Tuesday, October 28, 2014

MFP blog hop day one- OWLS


Welcome to the Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company
Oct.  Blog Hop! 
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured  Oct. 28
Owls

Featured Oct. 29
Polka Dot Country

 Featured Oct. 30
Cardinal

Featured Oct. 31
Create with Pine Boughs

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 
Nov. 1, 2014 on the MFP Stamp Shop 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 10 PM EST on Friday Oct. 31, 2014






When I saw the little owl, I knew I wanted to make a bookmark. I watercolored my owl to try and make the look of feathers. The background of my bookmark was made using faux barn board technique. I embossed it with my script folder and cuttlebug. I added gold paint over the raised areas. I also added copper inka gold with a  stencil



Here's the Design Team:


Come back tomorrow for more creativity.

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18 comments:

  1. KarenladdOctober 28, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    Wow!! I love the gorgeous background and watercolored owl on this bookmark. Wonderful design and effect!

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  2. JanineOctober 28, 2014 at 3:22 AM

    Love the sparkle on your bookmark - very nice

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  3. nwilliams6October 28, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    Some very cool techniques on this book mark Marilynn. I love the color you did the owl too. Well done! Hugz

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  4. LoisOctober 28, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Very nice bookmark, MariLynn. Lots of nice texture on a very small canvas.

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  5. Mountain Plain CrafterOctober 28, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    This is an awesome bookmark! You achieved the look of feathers with your water coloring. Awesome!

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  6. terrieOctober 28, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    I like how you did your background it turned out really nice.
    Very nice bookmark with your Owl stamp...well done

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  7. JaneOctober 28, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Such a sweet bookmark! Very creative on all of it!

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  8. Kathy BradleyOctober 28, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Marilynn,
    Very pretty bookmark - and you did a great job on his feathers and the BG is awesome.

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  9. ionabunnyOctober 28, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    Love your watercolored owl and the background is gorgeous. Hugz

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  10. SHartlOctober 28, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    What a fun way to color your owl. The feather effect is really great!

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  11. Vickie YOctober 28, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Your bookmark is very pretty! Love the techniques you used.

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  12. wannabcre8tiveOctober 28, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    A very cute bookmark. Love the colors.

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  13. pjmackayOctober 28, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    What a fantastic job you did on watercoloring your owl! It looks fabulous!

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  14. Sue DOctober 29, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    wonderful bookmark. I like the background technique.

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  15. New CreationsOctober 29, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    A stunning creation with a new release, love the raised and gold paint BG, really popped up the image!!!

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  16. JanisOctober 29, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Fabulous background and wonderful watercoloring on the owl for the feathers!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  17. Anne October 29, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    I love the colours and textures! Brilliant!

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  18. Karen (TLgirl353)October 29, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Amazing how you made this owl look- just terrific!

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