Wednesday, January 18, 2012

MFP Blog Hop - Cowgirls Rule


Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!



This month's New Stamp Set Releases are


Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20




Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the blogs listed below (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!)We will announce all four winners on January 21, 2012 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!) The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Friday January 20, 2012.


I think today's set, Cowgirls Rule, is my favorite of this month's release. I made another criss-cross card today, using MFP Dark Chocolate Bar and some Heidi Grace designer paper. My contrasting cardstock is Later Afternoon Sun, so I colored the roses on the boots yellow. The insert is a fairly simple birthday wish.



I love the image of the little girl and her horse! When I colored the saddle, I made it a sort-of-mahogany color to coordinate with the Basic Grey Boxer DP I used as a background for the focal image. The sentiment is attached using some brown/white bakers twine threaded through eyelets.



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Lois (you are here)
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
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29 comments:

Bonnie Lynn said...

Both of these are great Lois. This is probably my fav set of the release too.

laurie said...

Love these cards and who makes better sets??? Love them.

Vicky Gould said...

I love this set. Your coloring is outstanding. Love the criss-cross card too!

Benzi said...

I really like the criss-cross card, Lois. I need to try that. And, you did a great job coloring that horse. Super cards!

Anonymous said...

Darling creations! The yellow roses are so pretty. Great way to put the sentiment on with the eyelets and the twine.

shirl said...

great card but an especially great envelope -love the embellishemts and the boots. great job.

NancyK said...

I love both cards Lois. This is such a cute set!

Kathy Bradley said...

Lois,
Your card is just lovely and I will have to try the criss-cross card. Very pretty!

MariLynn said...

Great cards. I really like your criss cross card!

Karen said...

Great cards Lois.

Ravengirl said...

Those cards look awesome! I'm loving that little cowgirl!

Pat said...

2 great cards. I need to try that criss cross card. Really like it. Nice coloring job.

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

I love these with the Dark Chocolate. The criss cross card with the boots is my fav, but of course, they are both wonderful coming from you!!

Barbara Colbert said...

Great crisscross card!! Super coloring and great color combo!

wannabcre8tive said...

Both of your cards are awesome.

Mary Marsh said...

2 beautiful cards Lois-love criss-cross cards and yours is excellently done

Harriet Skelly said...

Oh another criss cross card - love the papers you used on it! I love that image with the little girl and horse and you colored them so beautifully!

Tammylee said...

I just love this set wow, the projects are wonderful

Sheri said...

I absolutely love this stamp set. Both cards are great!

Designing with Debbie said...

Lois, I love your cards. Your first card is a pretty cool fold.

Winnie and Patty said...

Lois--these projects are fantastic!!! I especially love the top one! TFS

Lagene said...

Oh I just love this sweet cowgirl stamp set!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Lois- I especially like your criss cross card! Really cute creations!

Sue D said...

Great cards--my favorite is the criss cross card.

imsteelefullofscrap said...

2 cute just love the stripped envy to match

Luanne said...

Lovely cards! Love the cowboy shoes.

JoAnn said...

Love this crisscross card design. First time I've seen it, but it's one I'd like to try. Thanks for sharing.

Karenladd said...

Adorable cards...love your coloring!

Chrissy D said...

OThe coloring of that horse is the perfect light shade!!! Love that! Your Criss Cross card is so cool too! TFS!