Reminder - Ombre Part 2

Hi everyone,  happy Saturday!

Remember this inspiration photo I used last week?

I just thought I'd post a quick reminder that MariLynn's response to my chosen inspiration up today!  You can find my original post here.  You can find MariLynn's response at MFP Speedy TV, click here. And to find MariLynn's fabulous blog click here.  You won't be dissapointed, her take on the picutre is beautiful!  :)

And don't forget to visit MFP Speedy TV throughout the week as there is a new article under the 'Stampers Columns' tab every day of the week! :)

Get Inspired - Ombre

Welcome to the first post of a new column on MFP Speedy TV called Get Inspired!  This will be a weekly column posted every Saturday at MFP Speedy TV, and posting will shared by me and fellow senior DT member Marilynn.

As you may have gathered from the title, we want to offer you some inspiration on a weekly basis.  Do you ever feel like you want to make something but you don't have any ideas?  Or do you have an event to make a card for but you feel like you lost your mojo?  Well, we are here to help!  Every other week we will present you with something we found inspirational, and then make something based on that.  The following week the other person will make something using the same inspiration. This way you will get two different perspectives from the same inspiration!  How fun is that!?

This week I was feeling inspired by ombré.   I've been seeing ombré everywhere lately and I love it!    Its a method of shading where a colour goes from dark to light.  You can see it in clothing, nails, hair, yarn, art, and probably lots of other places that I haven't thought of.   One place you can definitely see it is Pinterest. As I was thinking of ombré, I knew that Pinterest is where I could find the perfect picture to demonstrate.

Isn't it pretty?  I love green so this one immediately caught my eye.  I tried to find where this picture came from, but it the pin didn't link back to the original source or include a name.  So, if you know where this comes from please let me know so I can give credit!  Here is what I came up with:

I thought it would be fun to haul out my paints for this one.  I used  only green, white, and black, and gradually mixed the colours so I could create the ombré effect.  I used a white card base and black embossing so that the green would stand out. I flipped the panel as I liked the dark coming from the top a bit better. A little twine and some gems added nice contrast.

I used the Mark's Finest Papers stamp set called "Hum Along", and I love the birthday sentiment with the little humming bird, its a fun surprise for the inside.

So that's it for me!  Don't forget to go to the Get Inspired page at MFP Speedy TV to see what MariLynn does  next week.  In the meantime have a look around you and see if anything inspires you.  Inspiration to create can come from anywhere!

If you are not a member of MFP Speedy TV, its a free social networking site focused on stamping and cardmaking with MFP stamps.  In additon to our column you will find lots of inspiration, including other informative columns on a daily basis, so why not click over and see what you are missing!

MFP Blog Hop Day #4 - Now Showing

Mark's Finest Papers May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Featured May 14th - Marsh Birds
Featured May 15th - In Tents

Featured May 16th - Space Fun

 Featured May 17th - Now Showing

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 18, 2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST (12AM ATL) on Friday May 17, 2013.

 The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Marsh Silhouettes"

 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Lily of the Valley"

                                                    

Everybody loves movies!  For that reason this set is a great one to have in your stash.  Its called "Now Showing":

I thought this would be the perfect set to make a card holder with, expecially if you give a movie theatre gift card as a set.  My first card uses the set as intended:

For the second card I thought I would do something a bit more unexpected.  I really like the shapes of the sentiments in this set, and I found a free cartridge in the Cricut Craft Room that I didn't realize was there. Its called "Flower Shoppe" and it contains quite a few rolled flowers which I love!  I'm not sure if the cartridge will permanently be free so I may cut a whole bunch at once to use in future projects.   Using the set and a few of the flowers this is what I came up with:

As you can see this set can be quite versatile.  I'm glad I have this one in my stash! :)

I hope you enjoyed my cards, but the fun isn't over!  You still have all of the rest of Mark's Finest Papers Senior DT to visit!  There is lots of inspiration to be had....



And don't forget to visit the Mark's Finest Paper's Store, where you will find all of the May sets, and lots of other lovely sets.  There are also lots of supplies to go along with your stamps.  Why not click on over and have a look?

I hope you enjoyed this month's hop.  Stay tuned for some upcoming posts  as I will be talking about some other projects I've been working on.  See you soon! :)

MFP Blog Hop Day #3 - Space Fun

Mark's Finest Papers May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Featured May 14th - Marsh Birds
Featured May 15th - In Tents

Featured May 16th - Space Fun

 Featured May 17th - Now Showing

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 18, 2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST (12AM ATL) on Friday May 17, 2013.

 The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Marsh Silhouettes"

 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Lily of the Valley"

                                                    

I have a little boy, and I know that this set will be perfect for years to come!  I can see myself using it over and over for birthday cards and invitations for him and his little friends.  Its called "Space Fun":

I had a good time with this set, and after I made the first card I loved how the stars turned out so I decided to use the same background for all three:

I love this set!  So fun!  :)

I hope you enjoyed my cards, but the fun isn't over!  You still have all of the rest of Mark's Finest Papers Senior DT to visit!  There is lots of inspiration to be had....



And don't forget to visit the Mark's Finest Paper's Store, where you will find all of the May sets, and lots of other lovely sets.  There are also lots of supplies to go along with your stamps.  Why not click on over and have a look?  See you tomorrow!

MFP Blog Hop Day #2 - In Tents

Mark's Finest Papers May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Featured May 14th - Marsh Birds
Featured May 15th - In Tents

Featured May 16th - Space Fun

 Featured May 17th - Now Showing

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 18, 2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST (12AM ATL) on Friday May 17, 2013.

 The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Marsh Silhouettes"

 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Lily of the Valley"

                                                    

Today's set is perfect if you like camping, or you have any campers in your life.  Its called "In Tents":

I felt like I wanted to do a more simple card to help the images and sentiments stand out but since its involving camping I didn't want to go completely clean either.  Here is what I came up with:

I hope you enjoyed my cards, but the fun isn't over!  You still have all of the rest of Mark's Finest Papers Senior DT to visit!  There is lots of inspiration to be had....

And don't forget to visit the Mark's Finest Paper's Store, where you will find all of the May sets, and lots of other lovely sets.  There are also lots of supplies to go along with your stamps.  Why not click on over and have a look?  See you tomorrow!

MFP Blog Hop Day #1 - Marsh Birds

Mark's Finest Papers May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Featured May 14th - Marsh Birds
Featured May 15th - In Tents

Featured May 16th - Space Fun

 Featured May 17th - Now Showing

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 18, 2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST (12AM ATL) on Friday May 17, 2013.

 The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Marsh Silhouettes"

 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Lily of the Valley"

                                                    

Today's set is a pretty one called "Marsh Birds":

I love this set so much I made three cards, water colouring with water based markers used on each.  This set is perfect for water colouring!  :)

I love the blue heron with the fish patterned paper.  And the sentiments are perfectly punny!

For this card I took advantage of the pre-printed collage on the Echo Park patterned paper.  It works perfectly with the pink flamingo, looks great, and saves time! :)

Its always nice to have a blank card on hand for unexpected events. :)


I hope you enjoyed my cards, but the fun isn't over!  You still have all of the rest of Mark's Finest Papers Senior DT to visit!  There is lots of inspiration to be had....



And don't forget to visit the Mark's Finest Paper's Store, where you will find all of the May sets, and lots of other lovely sets.  There are also lots of supplies to go along with your stamps.  Why not click on over and have a look?  See you tomorrow!