Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 2!

Over the hump and on the downhill slide to the weekend!! WooHoo!!

This is Day 2 of Mark's Finest Papers Design Team celebrating our BRAND NEW Speedy the Cat Designer Collection and Serenity Collection Stamps with a Blog Hop! You can ORDER THEM TODAY!

And...
For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs on January 13th, 14 and 15th. Then, on Saturday,(January 16), a winner will be chosen from those who have visited all 8 blogs both days. The winner will be announced on the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and will receive 2 Stamp Sets that will be released NEXT month. And remember, Friday night will be the New Flourishes Release at Mark's Finest Papers!


For my card today I used "MFP's Presents: Our Family Tree from Speedy the Cat's Designer Collection". The trees in this set are fabulous!! I stamped the tree on MFP's Snow Storm Smooth paper with black ink. Then using Copics colored the bands from bottom to top to simulate a glowing sunset. Copic colors: G24, G21, RV11, V12, V15. On the RV11 and V12 layers touched a little Y15 in the color bands. The sunsets we see here over the water have golden yellow throughout the pinks.

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The image was cut out and layered on MFP Pink Freeze Sparkle, Basic Grey Euphoria DP and an embossed panel of MFP Special Mint. And...of course I added a pretty purple bow!! All of the supplies used today an be found at Mark's Finest Papers. The layout for the card is this weeks, Mercy's Tuesday Sketch #56. I cannot let a week go by without using one of her sketches!

Don't forget to visit and comment on each of the following blogs for a chance to win!

Nancyruth- http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com
Lois- http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com
Nikki-http://smellslikehomemade.blogspot.com
Peggy- www.artfulljourney.com (that's me!)
Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com
Jeanne-http://nannys-room.blogspot.com
Faith- http://stampinwithmarkiesmom.blogspot.com
Mark’s Finest Papers- http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

30 comments:

piecesandpom said...

I love that image and your use of purple in the sky and ribbon is beautiful!

Jeanne Forsyth said...

This is so pretty - great use of color, and I love that purple ribbon!

Lois said...

Your sky is marvelous, Peggy! And the DP you chose to go with it is perfect!

Vicky Gould said...

What a refreshing, beautiful card. Your choice of colors is outstanding and that sky!!! Awesome. Beautiful card, Peggy.

Karen said...

How beautiful....looks just like a lovely sunset.

Robbie said...

I do LOVE this image! Gotta have this set. BUT...I love that you shared your great talent using COPIC markers!! Your sunset is absolutely gorgeous!

I, also, love your new "look". Great blog change...keep up the good work!!

Etha said...

Oh funky colors!! and they totally work :) Our mountain skies are more in the pink than the violet but they can look surreal as well. Don't have green grass though LOL.
Love your coloring, the touch of Y15 in there is amazing!!

StampinCathy said...

This is one awesome and inspiring card. I love the layout, colors, and details. Lovin all the stamps in this sneak peek so far.

Sandra said...

very nice, so calming!
Sandra

Cindy Haffner said...

Peggy this is GORGEOUS, look at those colors.

Markie's Mom said...

OMGosh!!!! Peggy, this is GORGEOUS!

Wanda in NC said...

Oh I love scenery cards - and love how you put Speedy on the fence - tfs this gorgeous card!

Carol Dee said...

Ohhh, this is stunning, I LOVE the colors used. That is a great stamp image. A must have!

Virgo5 said...

What a beautiful sky! TFS

Karen said...

Absolutely gorgeous card. Love the sunset colors and the DP plus ribbon that coordinates.

Angela said...

Oh Peggy, this is just stunning!! Love all the colors and that purple ribbon is beautiful!!
Hugs,
Angela

Laurie Marmon said...

love the sunset coloring to go along with the stamp. also love the purple bow...a perfect finishing touch.

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

Oh wow Peggy! You really know how to make magic happen with those Copics! Fabulous card!

stampinsilvia said...

What a gorgeous view! Wishin I was that cat right now!

Liz Williams said...

Wow, these colors are just awesome. It made me go "oooo!"

dahlhousedesigns said...

Gorgeous colors!!!

lisa a.

Patty said...

Sunrise or sunset, I'm not sure, but the colors are gorgeous!

Deb H. said...

Beautiful card. The sky is gorgeous. I love the cat sitting on the fence.

thestampinglady said...

Your background is just stunning. It is such an awesome card!

Rebecca said...

Absolutely beautiful! Amazing colors! I need to try out those copics!

chelemom said...

This is such a pretty card! Love the colors!

cheryl (clee') said...

Nice sunset sky!

Ravengirl said...

What a gorgeous backdrop you have created for that fabulous tree!

jimlynn said...

This is just gorgeous, beautiful, stunning, and awesome! Love it.

Kim Nath said...

Just gorgeous!