Thursday, December 10, 2009

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 2!

Hi All! If you missed yesterday's post and announcement, make sure and scroll down to yesterday's post to read the details about MFP Blog Hop. I will put the information and instructions at the end of this post as well. For today's card I used the Flourishes Lamp Post stamp set. (which you can get at Mark's Finest Papers). I made this card three times before I was finally satisfied with the end result. I tried airbrushing.... I tried sponging....Guess "third time is charm?" :-)
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The image was stamped on MFP Snow Storm Smooth. I masked the image and sponged two shades of blue ink for the night sky. Then the image was colored with Copics. What would a holiday lamp post be without some snow? I added Polar White Flower Soft at the bottom of the lamp post and touches of Star Dust Stickles in the sky. The light and wreath have touches of atYou Spica Clear, Yellow and Gold. The background paper panels are MFP Spring Green and China Blue Eyes. Just as a reminder... For your chance to win the blog candy, visit and comment on each of the design team members' blogs listed below on December 9th (yesterday) and 10th (today). Then, on Friday, a winner will be chosen from those who have visited all 7 blogs both days. The winner will receive 2 BRAND NEW Stamp Sets, 5 packages of Mark's Finest Papers and 5 Satin ribbons! And remember, Friday night will be the New Flourishes Release at Mark's Finest Papers! The winner will be announced on the Mark's Finest Papers Blog on Friday. Here is a list of the DT Blogs~ Nancyruth- http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/ Nikki- http://smellslikehomemade.blogspot.com/ Lois- http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/ Peggy- http://www.artfulljourney.com/ (thats me!) Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/ Faith- http://stampinwithmarkiesmom.blogspot.com/ Mark’s Finest Papers- http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/ Enjoy!

32 comments:

Carol Southern said...

Wow another creative thinker. Wonderful looking card.

Lynda M said...

Wonderful card. I love blue and greens the most for Christmas cards. My favs.

piecesandpom said...

Wonderful colors - bright and then nice and fluffy!

Debs said...

Wonderful card - great techniques.
Have a lovely day
Debs xx

Barbara said...

Love this card. I have been looking at this stamp set for awhile. I guess now I have to buy it and stop looking.

It's Me, Nikki! (aka NCSUnikki) said...

Peggy, this is GOR-JUSS--hee hee! Seriously, the background is flawless and you added the perfect amounts of sparkle and snow. Wonderful color choices, too!! Love it, Love it. You have my address if you want to send it, send it - LOL :)

Etha said...

Just gorgeous!!

Lois said...

Love the snow on your bushes and the glow around the lamp. Beautifully done, Peggy.

Sandra said...

very nice!
Sandra

nancyruth said...

oh my gosh Peggy this is stellar! I love the way you created the illumination from your lamppost, inspiring job my friend!!

StampinCathy said...

This is stunning and so inspiring. I just love the details, colors, and bling on this card. Love the cat too.

Vicky Gould said...

Oh, Peggy - what a great card. I was looking at that set and wondering - you may have just given me a push! Great masking job; beautiful colors - lotza sparkle!

Bonnie said...

Just the way it was in Minnesota at Christmas time. WOW! This is just gorgeous, the snow looks great as well as the masking, wow!

Carol Dee said...

Cool, love the snow on the bush, oh, on the card, not here ! Another snow day. uhg.

Amy Johnson said...

Wow! What a creative Xmas card. i love how you did the sky and the snow!

vdutchr said...

Such an appropriate card for the snow storms yesterday! I bet alot of people can relate to piled high snow! LOLO Great job!

the whimsical butterfly said...

This is Beautiful! I love how you did teh "Glow" of the lamp post and that snow is awesome!

Karen said...

Very creative - love the color combos

thestampinglady said...

Beautiful card. Love the use of the flower soft on the card--such a wonderful embellishment that is perfect for this card. TFS.

Anita said...

This is amazing!

Deb H. said...

Thanks for the idea of adding sprakles to the sky. Adds that special touch.

Mary said...

Beautiful. You really made the light glow on your card!

Pam said...

This is wonderful. I really like that polar white flower soft and your lamp light really appears to be glowing!

Luv Flowers said...

Peggy, I love how light and bright your card is!! I also really like how you used the flower soft. I have to practice with that. Wonderful job!!
Kim

Janet L. said...

Great card. The coloring is really good. I've never tried the flower soft, but you sure did a fabulous job.

Lynne Phelps said...

Wow - I can almost breathe in the crisp chill and see ice crystals in the air! Great card!

Stacy aka Twinshappy on SCS said...

Way cool Peggy! The snow looks wonderful!

jimlynn said...

This is so pretty! Great job on it.

madeleineb said...

such a cute idea - the flowersoft makes it look like snow - festive for this time of the year

Connie said...

Just love that lamp post, so very pretty with the snow...almost looks like real life.

Marg said...

I love your use of Flower Soft. It just finishes the card perfectly.

Cassie said...

very elegant - i hope i remember the release party! it sounds like fun!