Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps, A Heinrich Co. - Blog Hop/Day 1

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

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Buried Treasure Featured September 25
Going Batty Featured September 26
Autumn Splendor Featured September 27
Tweet That Featured September 28

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 September 29, 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 September 28, 2012.

 
 
 
 This is the perfect stamp set for making my little grandson a birthday card. He is so into pirates. For  his third birthday I made him a treasure chest and put some maps/treasures inside. I am using a piece cut off one of the canvas-type maps on this card which he will receive for his next birthday. The flag pole is part of a pirate ship die cut and I stamped the trunk again and cut out the skull to place on the flag. The canvas fabric for the sentiment came from Hobby Lobby. I've distressed around the image by curling/tearing some of the paper and inking with Distress Inks. The only coloring was the compass rose.
 
Recipe:
Stamps-MFP Buried Treasure
Paper-map canvas from Hobby Lobby, The Paper Studio Textured Waves
Ink-Memento Rich Cocoa, Toffee Crunch, Desert Sand, Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Walnut Stain,
Accessories-Sizzix Bigz Die-Pirate Ship-flag and pole only, Canvas fringe, twine, Copics
 
Next, you'll head to Toni's blog.






 
 
 

34 comments:

Winnie and Patty said...

Brenda--your grandson is going to love this card and I'm sure he'll get a lot more cards from this cute set! TFS

Janine said...

Great use of the set and creating that flag - very clever.

An'Jenic G. said...

Awesome card! I love the use of the burlap. And your card is simple cute! Your grandson will love his card next year. TFS AJ-

Vicky Gould said...

Aarg, I be likin' your treasure map, Matey...that's one cool card!

nwilliams6 said...

I love pirate stuff as much as most boys (Johnny Depp just made me see them in a new light - LOL). This set is very cool, and I love your fun card. Great colors and images my friend! Hugz!

Lois said...

Way cool, Brenda! I like that you made your own little pirate flag. Your grandson will love it!

Ellen Taylor said...

What fun for your grandson Benz! He is going to love it! Love the vibrancy and burnt edge look. The frayed canvas sentiment is so clever! Fabulous card!

Sonia said...

Beautiful funny card dear Benzi^_^
Colorful and joyful^_^
Hugs,
Sonia

Stampsnob. said...

Great card Like the use of the fabric...........Lis

Anonymous said...

So darling! What a lucky grandson you have!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Great job distressing these pirate-y pieces, Benzi. They look very authentic!

Marisa said...

This would be such a great set of a boys birthday party invite. Love the sentiment on the piece of linen! Well done :)

Kathy Bradley said...

Wonderful card, Brenda and the canvas looks awesome. It looks like a pirate has staked out land on the map - I see the skull and crossbones!!

Karen McAlpine said...

Oh, perfect for a little guy's b-day!!

NanaConnie said...

Love the map and the burlap sentiment! That ship would make a great card, too. :-D

Pam~ said...

This is so creative and great for any age! Love how you made the map look ... so authentic! I know this will be a huge hit with your grandson and everyone else that gets to see it!

I was looking through my stamp stash and, darn, I don't have an elephant. LOL Have to admit that I do like the houndstooth embossing folder.

Ravengirl said...

Wow, love the effect of the colored canvas on there! Very cool!

Memaw said...

Great card buried treasure can be so much fun. Hope you had fun.
Judy

Carol L said...

How cute is this, and to know you created some treasure for him to put together makes it all the more fun! Your DGS will just LOVE this!

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Captain Jack Sparrow says you will not be walking the plank with this card. Especially like the added burlap & bright color.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow Fan

Jo4Him said...

Love your card; lots of fun details. Thanks for sharing

SHartl said...

Love the texture from the canvas piece and the twine you added!

Pat said...

Great pirate flag

Sue D said...

Great card--I like how you stamped on canvas.

Katie said...

argh! looks great...

Julie said...

This card is super cool! I especially love the sentiment on the canvas! Great layout and awesome images!

Davi said...

VERY cool Brenda!!! I love the canvas fabric and colors :)

Cathy Dineen said...

Your card for the set is awesome! I love the sentiment you used - perfect! :)

Sarah Biswabic said...

What a great card!

Bonnie said...

What a fun card for a pirated loving little boy! Great map and little flag!

Janis Lewis said...

The colors are so vibrant! :) Janis

MariLynn said...

I like the canvas

loulou said...

This is such a great boys stamp set. Love the burlap sentiment - very cool idea. cheers Linda

Unknown said...

Too cute and fun!!
Sarah Mae