Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop!

Hi Everyone!! Happy Wednesday! Do you believe in Santa Claus?? I know I do!! :-) Mark's Finest Papers Design Team is celebrating our FIRST Blog Hop! How could we make it a REAL celebration? How about giving away some Blog Candy? For your chance to win, visit and comment on each of the design team members' blogs listed below on December 9th (today) and 10th (tomorrow). 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.
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I chose the Flourishes Stamp set "Santa~ I Believe" for today's blog hop card. (Available at Mark's Finest Papers) He is stamped with brown ink on Mark's Finest Papers (MFP) Snow Storm Smooth and colored with copics. The image was layered on Ripened Tomato and Tan Line. The DP is from my scrap bin. The layout is from this weeks Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #51. I used a MS punch on the corner of the image panel and added a couple silver glittery brads. The Ivy on Santa's hat is cut from the background DP. His white hair and beard was given a coat of Gare Innocence paint. It has sparkles in it but the photo does not show this well. Make sure and visit each of the DT blogs listed below and leave comments. They have some fabulous creations for you to see! And that blog candy is waiting on one lucky person!! 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/ Good Luck! See you back here tomorrow for the second day of the Blog Hop!

42 comments:

marla said...

Love that card design!!! Wonderful papers you used.

Sandra said...

well if this card does not put one in the Christmas spirit, nothing will! Love it!
Sandra

piecesandpom said...

Wonderful papers, wonderful coloring of Santa and I really like the 'chomped' corner. It realy balances the card.

Lynda M said...

Wonderful details. Love the use of that corner punch that way. You've inspired me.

Renee G said...

very pretty!

Carol Southern said...

Isn't this just the most beautiful santa face. You have brought him to life. Fantastic card.

nancyruth said...

absolutely beautiful Peggy!

Lois said...

I like your layout, Peggy! This Santa is my favorite!

Karen said...

great...gotta get me that stamp set....

StampinCathy said...

This is one awesome and inspiring card. I just love that Santa and colors.

Pam said...

Peggy, You have done an incredible job with Santa. What kind of paint is that and where can I get it?

Vicky Gould said...

What a wonderful Santa, colored to perfection! Great design, Peggy.

Carol Dee said...

Great card. Wonderful embelishments. Especially like the corner punch on santa's image.

Etha said...

oh wow, the corner punch works so well with this image! fantastic idea :)

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

Wow Peggy-- You and Lois have now forced me into having to have this Santa!! I love him and he shall be mine!! Gorgeous coloring-- great card!

Crystal (mom4cuties) said...

Yikes, fabulous!

Anonymous said...

I love every santa stamp ever made I think. I definately Believe! Your layout and paper is perfect for this image.
Deb aka SCS dlsplu

Marg said...

What a great idea for the corner punch. I love it!

vdutchr said...

Peggy so an elegant santa! The bg papers are fabulous!!

Karen said...

Nice old-time santa especially with the holly papers

Anita said...

Beautiful card!

Mary said...

What a stunner! Love love love your card!

inkedx2 said...

Yes, I believe in Santa too! This card would make anyone who didn't a believer. Great card, TFS!

Robbie

Terre said...

Love all of your detail work, love the Santa stamp, thank you for sharing such a wonderful card.

madeleineb said...

I really love this santa stamp - have made up a few myself. Love the way you popped up the holly, I had not thought of that YET

Monika/Buzsy said...

Fabulous card! I love that paper... perfect with that Santa image. TFS!

Stacy aka Twinshappy on SCS said...

Gorgeous Peggy! Your Santa looks fabulous!

Barbara said...

after reading all the comments, there is not much left to say except......WOW

Shelly Schmidt said...

Oh yes I do believe in Santa! And you have done a fabulous job with your card- I love it!

Luv Flowers said...

Oh my gosh Peggy, your copic coloring is amazing!! I like the two types of dp you used as well. A very fun and festive card.

Kim

Joanne (jojot) said...

he makes me smile....how jolly

Deb H. said...

Beautiful. Your coloring is just fabulous. Looks professional.

Lynne Phelps said...

This is a wonderful card - I love the layout, the papers, the coloring - just lovely!

jimlynn said...

This is so pretty! Very
Christmas-y!

thestampinglady said...

I love that Santa image--it has such a vintage image. Your card is awesome. TFS.

scraphappy4067 said...

Your card is absolutely gorgeous!

Kelly

Mercy said...

peggy...this is amazing! that santa stamp is the best i have ever seen! i love how you cut out the holly from the paper to add to his hat...ingenious! great coloring, papers, and i love the way you used the corner punch!

thanks for playing along with my sketch for this week...you did a fantastic job! :)

{{{hugs}}}
mercy

Janet L. said...

Love this card! Santa looks so real. Thanks for sharing.

cswenson2 said...

Okay Faith, I'm telling Hubby that I had to buy "one more" Christmas stamp set, because of you, LOL. Your tree card is so beautiful I had to buy it.

Deb (aka SCS dlsplu)

Connie said...

Got to love that big Santa image. Very pretty.

Cassie said...

i love this santa and you've framed him so beautifully.

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