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Marks Finest Papers' July Blog Hop- Coneflowers & Roses

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Welcome to the Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company

July Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Thank you for hopping along this month! This is day 2 and we will
 Feature
July 16
Coneflowers & Roses

I loved creating with these two stamp sets! For these cards, I pulled out my circle/scallop dies and the Cuttlebug.

ROSES

CONE FLOWERS

 My quick card tips:
~ for an easy way to get coordinating colors for your pattern paper, use your color pencils with a little big of odorless mineral spirits. You can match up the colors perfectly every time.

~ If you don't have a die cut machine and dies, grab 2 different size bowls out of the cupboard. Yep, bowls! All you have to do is trace and cut! Then you can layer the circles to get an easy border.

~The first card, I cut the rose out by hand and adhered to the circle low and off center. For the second card, I stamped the image right in the circle.

~ For more ROSE card techniques: You can check out the forum and Tutorial Time Challenges for Beyond Borders tech using circle dies to create you cut out.
 (You have to be a member to view, it is free to sign up and a great site for challenges, tips, tutorials, games, swaps and just so much more!!!!)

How about you... any circle tips to share?!?!

Hope to see you tomorrow for my next hop inspiration card!
 Featured July 17
Snowflakes

Featured July 18
Sun and Moon & Heavenly Harmony

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 six winners will be announced on 
July 19, 2014 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 10 PM EST on Friday July 18, 2014


Here's the Design Team:

Come on back tomorrow for more creativity.
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  1. Vickie YJuly 16, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    Your cards are beautiful. Enjoyed reading the tips!

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  2. pjmackayJuly 16, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Love you cards beautifully done!

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  3. wannabcre8tiveJuly 16, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    Your cards are both really pretty and the coloring is wonderful.

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  4. KarenladdJuly 16, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    Oh my gosh, these are spectacular! Beautiful coloring and design!!

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  5. JanineJuly 16, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    Super colouring and great resulting cards

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  6. KarinsArtScrapJuly 16, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    2 gorgeous cards Sandra.
    Gr Karin

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  7. LoisJuly 16, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Two beautiful cards and several good tips!

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  8. terrieJuly 16, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Two really nice cards...the coloring is just awesome.
    Well done

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  9. Georette LeveaqueJuly 16, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Wow like these cards that you made
    And like the color that you use
    Thank for showing

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  10. KT Fit KittyJuly 16, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    These new floral stamps are so pretty! Your cards are gorgeous! Beautiful colouring!

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  11. Sue DJuly 16, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    FAbulous coloring!

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  12. Kathy BradleyJuly 16, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    Very pretty and elegant cards - love the colors you selected.

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  13. Jean BullockJuly 16, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    both cards are beautiful. I especially enjoyed the background you created on the second card. Well done.

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  14. (AJ) ArtJypsyJuly 16, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Love the bright and bold colors you used and the papers.

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  15. CarlavdMSJuly 16, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    My goodness...again wonderfull cards, both of them.
    Amazing to see all the different cards

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  16. KCJuly 16, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    I just love the coloring in the second card! your flowers are amazing!

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  17. JanisJuly 16, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Love how the background of your cards lends such a happy light-hearted look. Soooooooo pretty!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  18. stamping sueJuly 16, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    Well done!!!
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  19. AnonymousJuly 16, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Gorgeous cards, beautiful coloring. I love flowers and these stamps are wonderful. Mary L Schreiber

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  20. AnonymousJuly 16, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Gorgeous cards, beautiful coloring. I love flowers and these stamps are wonderful. Mary L Schreiber

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  21. Michelle N.July 16, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful coloring, gorgeous cards. This is a set on my wish list!

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