April Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Featured April 16
Columns and Topiaries
Featured April 17
Be A Showoff
Be A Showoff
Featured April 18
Honor and Glory
Featured April 19
Honor and Glory
Featured April 19
Birds and 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"
Patty P.
Vicky
Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co
On Monday on Splitcoast Stampers, the technique lovers challenge was to make a flip flop card.
Even though I had made one of these before, I thought I would give it another try. I went for a vintage look. On my topiary I added some quilled roses. I added a key charm to the sheer ribbon, because I was remembering The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I was thinking it could be the key to the secret door.
For the inside I used more of the vintage looking paper, a page from my encyclopedia, and a paper doily.
On Monday on Splitcoast Stampers, the technique lovers challenge was to make a flip flop card.
Even though I had made one of these before, I thought I would give it another try. I went for a vintage look. On my topiary I added some quilled roses. I added a key charm to the sheer ribbon, because I was remembering The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I was thinking it could be the key to the secret door.
For the inside I used more of the vintage looking paper, a page from my encyclopedia, and a paper doily.
I was thinking that it would be a great card to slip a package of seeds into. Since I didn't have that package of seeds yet. I used two sets from last month's release to make a gladiolus seed pack.(seeds packets and glad glads)
I like the sentiment about peace especially after the attack in Boston. I do find peace in my garden, but I believe that true peace is in Jesus alone. This song below really touched my heart and I hope it will encourage you as well.
A gorgeous card, especially with the vintage look. I like the quilled roses you added to the topiaries.
ReplyDeleteLovely card and gorgeous version of that hymn. Thanks for sharing both.
ReplyDeleteWow, Marilyn! That's one awesome criss-cross card...the doily just adds that finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting fancy fold card! A flip flop card. You have inspired me to try one. Your card is lovely!
ReplyDeletekren@
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Marilyn- this is a beautiful sample for all of us to see today! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilled flowers. Very vintage. You are the Master of Vintage technique.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with everyone this is a beautiful card.
ReplyDeletestamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Gorgeous card! Love the delicate roses and your pretty charm!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone BEAUTIFUL!!!! You really created a wonderful card!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, MariLynn -- like something out of a Victorian gift catalog (if there were such a thing).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, I love how you added the roses to the first card.
ReplyDeleteYour card turned out so nice...well done
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love the outside and inside, very vintage like.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the idea of the seed packet inside!
ReplyDeletePam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
Marilynn,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant. I love the idea of slipping a pretty packet of flower seeds in as a little gift - very nice.
Great card like how you put it together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I love the colors and the elements.. just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCool fold and love all the sweet embellishes like the key and doily.
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MariLynn--you are amazing!!! I feel like the key let me into a beautiful hidden garden!!! What a fabulous card. I love how you used the Glad Glads and the Seed Packet stamp sets for the inside! Just beautiful! TFS!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card design with your secret element inside!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous-I wish I could layer like that!
ReplyDeleteHA! I see what you mean about our gardens. Truly stunning!!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS,,,love the vintage look ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your fancy folded card with this vintage design! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteFabulous - so shabby chic, vintage and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou did and awesome job on your flip flop card. TFS AJ-
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I especially love your thoughts about the sentiment for those in Boston.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card MariLynn - love the key and quilled rose accents, and the 'seed' package :-).
ReplyDeleteYes., true peace is found in Jesus alone.
Blessings
Maxine
Wow! What a gorgeous card! So intricate and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove how you did the flowers out of the pillar. You are very cre8ive:)
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