Thursday, August 16, 2012

Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps, A Heinrich Co.-Blog Hop-Day 3

Looking for my CCEE Stampers Post..scan one post down.

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

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Lesson Learned Featured August 14
Bring on the Sun Featured August 15
Tree Greetings Featured August 16
Oh Crab Featured August 17

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 August 18, 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 and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday August 17, 2012.

Happy Hopping! Hope you're having fun checking out all the awesome sets we're featuring this week.
I found this frame I bought at a LSS that used to be in my city. They've been gone several years and I really miss them. Anyway, my frame is really old and I'm glad to finally use it. It is Wild Asparagus/Happy Days Frame by My Mind's Eye.

I stamped my palm tree from the Tree Greetings set three times, paper pieced them, and popped on dimensionals. They are placed in between a couple rows of sand dunes made with Sand Dunes paper from The Paper Studio . Then, I used a Fiskars punch called Boundary Waters for my ocean. The shell is from another MFP set called Silly Shells featured last month and can be found in the store.
I didn't use a sentiment on the outside, rather will stamp it inside.

My clouds are sponged and I used a punch from a Stampin'Up! circle scallop punch and using VersaMagic Sea Breeze.

It's time to hop now and go see Toni here. I know she has something beautiful in store for you.

Or,  scan down and click on her photo.












 

27 comments:

An'Jenic G. said...

Oh I love the sand and your sea shell. TFS AJ-

Janine said...

Great card - very inventive

Karenladd said...

Oh, love this card! The addition of the shell image sets off the palm trees perfectly!

Vicky Gould said...

Could those trees look any more real!!! Even the trunks look real! Very cute framed project, Brenda!

Ellen Taylor said...

Fabulous tree set! Love the sand and waves! SOOO makes me wish I was there! Great card!

Lois said...

Great tropical scene you've created, Brenda. I love that sand dune paper!

loulou said...

Wonderful card, love the colouring on the palm trees and all the dimension, cheers Linda

wannabcre8tive said...

What an awesome scene, Brenda. I love the palm trees on your beautiful beach.

Tammylee said...

Now that is cute! I love the way you used the palm trees, just perfect.

Anonymous said...

Oh, this is sweet! Reminds me of Hawaii....can I go there now, please?

Sue D said...

Great framed piece--makes me want to go on vacation.

Elizabeth Hart said...

Very creative using those palm trees for the darling beach scene - just love it.

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Tree-mendous card. Like the beach scene you created.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Beebeebabs said...

Wow absolutely beautiful!!!

Kathy Bradley said...

Oh, Benz, what a pretty project. The palm trees are my fav in this set! Your scene is wonderful - and the sand dune paper looks awesome - and your waves are adorable!

Bonnie said...

Love those palm trees between the sand dunes! Makes me want to go to the beach! Wonderful Summer card!

Carol L said...

So peaceful and serene! Love those palm trees and I can almost feel the ocean breeze now :)

Winnie and Patty said...

Brenda--this card showcases this stamp set perfectly!!! I love the scene you created! Very creative! TFS

Pat said...

The sand paper looks like it is textured. Love the waves. Great card.

Jo4Him said...

I knew you'd have a fabulous creation today-LOVE your frame. Makes me want to put my toes in the sand. Thanks for sharing

MariLynn said...

Love the beach scene. Great job adding the shell.

Unknown said...

I love the beachy motif!!

Sarah Biswabic said...

What a cute card! I'm ready to hit the beach:)

Carol Hurlock said...

Your palm trees are awesome. How fun your beach scene is.

Lynne in NI said...

Beautiful beachy card ... love the effect of your sand and your wee seashell is perfect too!

nwilliams6 said...

I thinkk I lost some days or something as I seemed to have missed several of your cards! This one is really great and your sand is sooo wonderful. I tried a card with sand this week (I will post it next week for a challenge) and I have got to come up with a better technique!! Hugz!

Joanne (jojot) said...

as a lover of the tropics, this is a winner in my book