Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Mark's Finest Papers July Blog Hop Day 3 - Lilacs in the Summer

Hello! Welcome to the July 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop! This week's new releases are: Little Birds With Big Mouths, Planted with Love, Lilacs in the Summer, and Adirondack Summer.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers. So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Set: Lilacs in the Summer? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!) For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Lilacs in the Summer. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's blog post.  Here is my sample:






Isn't this too cute! I just love this set for a birthday or hostess gift!  There is a candle in this wine glass that you can light for a centerpiece!

Here is the template below. Just resize it to 8" and print on designer paper - cut out and decorate. Right click and "Save Image As"

Hope you are enjoying the hop.



Over at the Stamping B's Pam has challenged us to use bling and embellishments.  I used the MFP set Lilacs in the Summer.  I love this butterfly.  My bling also includes some liquid pearls on the butterfly, along with the gems.  DP is Echo Park .  Feel free to come on over and join in the Stampin B's Challenge - Pam will be thrilled~
Thanks for stopping by~



22 comments:

Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...

Your wine glass/candle shade and coordinating tag aresooo pretty, Vicki!

craftieodmae said...

these are awesome!!!! LOve the image

Peggy said...

Fabulous lampshade and tag! Your card with the butterfly is beautiful! Love the colors and matching DP!

Evette K. said...

Vicki...just realized I have been commenting on yesterday stamp set. OMGGGGGGGGGGG how dumb I am. But I wanted to tell you anyway that your cards are way AWESOME..so beautiful that words fail me and that is saying something. LOL Greatjob.

Carol Dee said...

Great projects and lovely card.

Karen said...

Beautifulness Vicki!

Marisa said...

Wonderfully done, Vicki. Love the lamp shade and the butterfly card is great!

Barbara Colbert said...

VERY creative...very pretty!!!!

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

Fabulous creations, Vicki! TFS the directions for the shade!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Wowza GF! You knocked me over with these creations!

Emily Keaton said...

Cool projects, Vicki!

Designing with Debbie said...

WOW!!! What great creations. I love the wine glass

pam124 said...

Vicki, wow, your card is AMAZING!! The colors, the perfectly placed gems and liquid pearls are stunning. Your butterfly is AMAZING and pops off the sponged panel. That nestie is one of my favorites too. You certain came up with another fantastic creation this week! May the Bling Be With You!

Lynn McAuley said...

Great projects, but that card is amazing!! What beauty!

Joanne (jojot) said...

beautiful....wow

Dawn said...

wonderful!
I haven't done one of those shades in eons!!

redwasher1 said...

Vicki D. this is over the top!!! GORGEOUS!!!

Neva said...

OMGosh Vicki, I love these

Liz Williams said...

I love this idea and thanks for the template. I feel a case coming on!! What a terrific gift idea!

Roxie said...

Great projects!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

Stunning projects, Vicki! WOW! :)

Sharon in Arizona said...

Hi Vicki - Love your project and card!!! Especially the lampshade - so simple and easy but how beautiful!!! I have several pieces of stemware just taking up room in the cupboard that could be put to good use to decorate a shelf. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend and stay cool!! Temps going back up. Hugs, Sharon :o)