Thursday, April 18, 2013


 
April Blog Hop

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured April 16
Columns & Topiaries
Featured April 17
Be a Showoff 
Featured April 18
Honor & Glory
Featured April 19
Birds & Trees
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 April 20,2013 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 on Friday April 19,2013.


 The special stamp set we have for you this month is:
"Zoo Friends"
 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is
"You May Bow"
                                 


Today we are showcasing "Honor and Glory"

This is a very versatile set that can be used for lots of different themes.  I chose to use the Dragon and the Castle on my two cards.

I used 4 different embossing folders to create this card and added gold shimmer paper to separate them.  I embossed the castle and the sentiment with gold embossing powder and the last touch was three gold brads...

For this card I used a circle theme.  I found this Basic Gray paper from years ago and added it to the background.  I circle punched black cardstock and embossed the green to make the trim for the gold embossed Dragon.  Added two of the sentiments, and a little twill tape.

Well we are at day three of the hop and I hope you have paid the team a visit this week.  They are all so talented and have so much to show you.  Be sure to check back tomorrow for our last day.

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25 comments:

  1. stampingbowdApril 18, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Wow!!! Love all the textures and cool design on your first one! A wonderful modern art feel to it. Your second is such FUN!!! Wonderful idea to use the bubble EF and I love the circles out of the black CS! So cool!

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  2. Donna K April 18, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    These stamp sets really rock!! You've done a great job showcasing both images!! I'm a new follower and just wanted to say thanks for linking up with us at Tara's Craftin Desert Divas “Peacock Color Challenge “ Linky Party!!

    ~Donna K
    Guest Designer Craftin Desert Diva's
    Pinque Peacock DT

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  3. LoisApril 18, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    I really like that first card with its color blocking. And the bubbles on the second one make a fun card!

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  4. kReNApril 18, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    That color blocking is great! Fab!

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  5. terrieApril 18, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Jane, I like how you added texture to both of your cards..well done

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  6. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Awesome cards!!! Thank you for linking up with us for Tara's linky party over at http://craftindesertdivas.com/.


    Robin
    Cut One Designs by Robin

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  7. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Two fabulous creations...I find it interesting that the card I did, Lois did and yours all have the banner like sentiment...in the same place! Your dragon get well is dang adorable with the ef!

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  8. An'Jenic G.April 18, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Oh ya I love the both and that embossing is so perfect. Just amazing. TFS AJ-

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  9. Pat April 18, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Love the background technique on that first card. It looks awesome.

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  10. MariLynnApril 18, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Great cards. I love how you did the background on your first card.

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  11. JanineApril 18, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Love those bright colours on your first card - Lego bricks was my immediate thought! Building a Lego castle would be quite fun!

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  12. Cindy GrohApril 18, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    First word out of my mouth when I saw the castle card "Cute!" Love the embossing folders and the design of them. Then I saw your second card-"Super cute!" I love that embossing folder with the dragon. That old BG paper is perfect background. Fun cards. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  13. RavengirlApril 18, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    I really like what you have done here! The color blocking is so cool! Your dragon card is great with the circle theme running through it. The forked banner reminds me of lizard tongues and perhaps a dragon tongue :)

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  14. PamApril 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Love, love, love the embossing on both cards!The color blocking on the first looks so nice and the the green embossed paper behind the dragon looks great!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  15. GoldaApril 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    These are both great. I have to say, that adorable little dragon is my favorite.

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  16. Michelle N.April 18, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Great cards-the get well card is a kick in the pants!

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  17. DaviApril 18, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Wonderful cards Jane,,The second one is especially GREAT Love it :)

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  18. stamping sueApril 18, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    wow...color blocking and green dragon!!! good art!
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  19. wannabcre8tiveApril 18, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Awesome cards, I love how you used primary colors on the first one. I like all the dots on the second one.

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  20. Kathy BradleyApril 18, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Jane,
    Wow, your first card looks awesome with the bright blocks of color in the BG behind your lovely embossed image. Very pretty card. And, oh, I really like your second card with the embossing - and the lovely DP - and your dragon looks awesome - as does your lovely card!

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  21. Vicky GouldApril 18, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Love the color blocks on the first card; love the green on the second!

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  22. Winnie and PattyApril 18, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Jane--what great backgrounds on both of these fabulous cards! TFS

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  23. marikoApril 19, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Great colors on your first card! Great embossing on your second card! It looks like dragon scales!

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  24. marg0006April 20, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Like the sketch design and embossing with the green dragon. Great blend of colors.

    marg0006 at Verizon dot net

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  25. Cathy DineenApril 21, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    That folder does look great with the dragon, doesn't it ;)

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Thanks for all the sweet comments. I really appreciate them.

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