Thursday, June 9, 2011

MFP BLOG HOP DAY THREE - SAND SURF AND RELAX


Hello Everyone! If this is your first day here for the Blog Hop - Scroll down a few to check out the other creations!


Welcome to the June 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop! This week's new releases are: All Aboard, Poppies Poppies Poppies, Sand Surf Relax, and Floating Along. For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.


So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Set: Floating Along? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)


For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Sand Surf and Relax. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's blog post.


Here are the details: On my first project, I used the technique called Copic Sections from the Technique Junkie Newsletter. If you have not joined, you will definitely want too! They have so many FABULOUS techniques!!


Cardstock: Black, Premium White Storm 120 lb card stock
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Elmers Glue, Pearl Gems,Spellbinders  Toffee Satin Edged Ribbon, Copics, Sponges, Dimensionals



Paper: Premium White Storm 120 lb card stock Espresso, Rose, 
Ink: Memento, Copics, Pear, Rose, Pumpkin
Accessories: Aged Brads, Swiss Dots, Big Shot


Now to HOP along - follow this trail! If you did NOT get here from the talented Patricia's Blog you will want to start at the beginning with Emily! If you came here from Patricia's Blog, your next stop is the talented Karen's blog! She is sure to WOW you!


Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
Have fun hopping!
Chrissy D

41 comments:

Lagene said...

Beautiful cards, I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how you made the background shading areas on the blue card?

Christine said...

Both sets are gorgeous but I just love the second one - the layout, textures and colours!

Tini A. said...

Both cards are so beautiful..great works!

Kittie said...

Both cards are lovely, Chris!

Vicky Gould said...

Two beach beauties!

Nancy said...

Beautiful "shell" cards, I really like the sentiment too.

Connie said...

Great work Chris! My fave is your second card. I just love that layout!
Connie

Marlena M. said...

Wow, this is awesome. The first one is so cool looking. ;)

Sue D said...

Great cards--very cool technique on the first.

Rosie Guiher said...

Both cards are great! Love the first one tho,lol.

Anonymous said...

What delightful cards!

Carol L said...

I love how you achieved two completely different looks from the same stamp set! The first is so unique and colorful, and the 2nd makes great use of that wonderful sketch! I love the hardware accents!

Sparkly Engineer said...

Two very nice cards but the second is my fav.

Designing with Debbie said...

i love both your cards. I love how you colored the shells.

shellybob said...

Very pretty..love the technique in the first one.

Karen said...

You have wowwed me! I love everything you did with this great stamp set.

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

Beautiful cards, Chrissy! :)

Anonymous said...

Love both your cards, this is a great versatile set!
Happy Stamping,
Kristy

Becky Dunham said...

Oh my goodness Chrissy - these are gorgeous! I would love a little bit of explanation on how you created that second card. i love how you stamped the background but then the shells on top look real :) Love love love them both!

rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

Sarah said...

Awesome cards, Chrissy! Love them both. Very creative techniques. Hugs, Sarah

Emily Keaton said...

Great color choices, Chrissy! And beautiful designs, too. :)

Janeen said...

the pink and grey is gorgeous.

crotnem said...

so nice. TFS

Patricia said...

Great Cards. But I really love the first one. The colors you used are perfect for this stamp set. Love these stamps!

Colorado Crafter said...

Both cards are lovely! The second one is my favorite... I really like that design.

Donna said...

Beautiful colors and great background! Love it!

dinosaur said...

I really like both cards, but I especially like the stamped background on the first one.

Nancy said...

Both are beautiful, but I truly love the brown/white one!! Great cards.

Anonymous said...

Pretty cards!!

Winnie and Patty said...

Chrissy--both of these cards are so pretty!! I think they really showcase the set very well! TFS

Jeanne said...

Love this technique. Very pretty cards. Thank you for sharing with us!!

Theresa's Studio said...

Great cards and designs. TFS

schmidtrv said...

Wow I love both your cards. The blue one is eye catching & the other one is more elegant. Love the use of the cuttlebug folder.
Vicky Schmidt

dawnmercedes said...

wow...two great looks!

Unknown said...

What fantastic examples! I just love what you did with this set!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!

Fun Hop!!!
Jenn
www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com

Beverly said...

Totally love that seashell card! The brown ones look real!

Becky said...

2 fabulous cards.

Lynn McAuley said...

Two stunning designs!! What gorgeous work, Chrissy!

MariLynn said...

Both of your cards are fabulous!!! I love the background on the first card, and those shells on the second card look so real!!!

Joanne (jojot) said...

both are fabulous...love the unique layout on the first and the realistic coloring on the second

miatagal said...

Chrissy,

Gorgeous cards, such creativity and oh so inspirational! I think it's time to go and try working with the inspiration.

Barb O.