Friday, September 26, 2014

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop day 4



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Sept.  Blog Hop! 



This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured  Sept. 23
Hot Air Balloons

Featured Sept. 24
Witchie

 Featured Sept. 25
Chrysanthemum

Featured Sept. 26
Nutcrackers


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When I think of nutcrackers, a cute little guy like the one on my card isn't what comes to my mind. My mom's dad, Papa, had a pecan tree and he would gather, crack and shell the nuts from his tree. He didn't have time for cute. He had an industrial type that when he pulled a lever back it would send the weighted end crashing into the nut with a lot of force. Pecans have never tasted as good as those he cracked for us from his tree. Hard to think I have been without my Papa for 25 years. 
I found a little nutcraker charm to add to my card. I also thought that nutcracker needed some texture. I added the end of a q-tip for his beard and moustache. 

 Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has done with this set.


Here's the Design Team:


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16 comments:

  1. New CreationsSeptember 26, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    I think this is the cutest nutcracker with its big and beautiful moustache in his wonderful dress!!! Very eye catching approach, I just LOOOOVE this creation:)

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  2. kiwimeskreationsSeptember 26, 2014 at 2:10 AM

    Oh MariLynn he is so cute!! That moustache is fabulous and the wee charm perfect for the card. Thank you for sharing about you Papa.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  3. JanineSeptember 26, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    What a nice story and sweet little charm to go with your lovely coloured nutcracker

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  4. Anne September 26, 2014 at 4:05 AM

    So rich and elegant, so festive and beautiful! Bravo!

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  5. LoisSeptember 26, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    Cute card -- I love how you made his mustache!

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  6. nwilliams6September 26, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    Marilynn, some awesome colors and the image is done up wonderfully! My favorite part is the bow you did with the mix of materials - super creative (love the little charm too - so perfect). Wonderfully done! Hugz!

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  7. ionabunnySeptember 26, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    The charm is such a lovely addition and the q-tip moustache suits him perfectly Hugz

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  8. kReNSeptember 26, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    Oh my gosh, Marilynn, you found the perfect charm for this image. Amazing and love all the colors and dp use.
    kReN

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  9. Artes de NágelaSeptember 26, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    Gorgeous!
    The idea of the beard was very good!
    Have a great weekend!

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  10. stamping sueSeptember 26, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    wonderful story about your papa. your card is inspired with the q-tip mustache and your coloring is well done.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  11. (AJ) ArtJypsy September 26, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    CAS and fabulous. Love how you added the mustache.

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  12. terrieSeptember 26, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    What a wonderful story and I like the what you added for the mustache and the charm...
    Well done

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  13. Kathy BradleySeptember 26, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    MariLynn,
    Your card is lovely and elegant! The DP is so very pretty and the little charm is so perfect!

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  14. Vickie YSeptember 26, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Very creative use of the q-tip! Gorgeous card.

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  15. JanisSeptember 26, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Beautiful card!!! Love the story abt your Papa....great memory. The little charm really adds to your card.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  16. Pam MacKaySeptember 26, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Wonderful memory! Love the stripes and little charm!

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