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Monday, December 9, 2013

Calm and Wisdom - Mark's Finest Paper, A Heinrich Company Blog Hop


Dec. Blog Hop! 
 
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
 Featured Dec. 10
Calm and Wisdom

 Featured Dec. 11
Bow Hunting

  Featured Dec. 12 
Family
 
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 three winners will be announced on Dec. 14, 2013 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 Dec. 13, 2013.
 
I don't know what is about Asian proverbs or sayings.  They seem to be so grounded and peaceful.  I wanted to use a sketch that would bring that same feeling of order and balance.  I went with various sized rectangles and a couple of patterns.  There are limited colors and little flecks of gold for elegance.
 
As I type, I am thinking that a quiet snowfall also brings about the same feeling for me.  The weather forecast has just a touch of snow in our future and it is supposed to start in about half an hour.  We'll see...meteorologists has such a cushy job! 
 
Thanks for stopping by!  You will want to head off to Janine's blog now. 
 
Details - Stamps: Calm and Wisdom (MFP); Paper: Neenah Solar Crest White, JoAnn's dp; Ink: Tuxedo Black; Accessories: stampin' dimensionals.
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26 comments:

  1. Shelly SchmidtDecember 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Wonderful card- and you are so right! Funny too- when you go to China everyone is always in such a big hurry....even to get in and out of an elevator or the subway...loving your pretty layout!

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  2. wannabcre8tiveDecember 9, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Very pretty, I love the paper and the colors.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Really gorgeous! Love that you showcased the sentiment.

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  4. JanineDecember 10, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    Very nice and elegant card. Our weather forecasters get a lot of grief when they get it wrong!

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  5. loulouDecember 10, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Lovely elegant card. Great focus on the sentiment.

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  6. LoisDecember 10, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Great layout to feature that sentiment!

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  7. kReNDecember 10, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    I love this sentiment and it looks great in this layout. Great colors as well.


    Thanks for sharing your creativity!
    kReN@http://afourthlife.blogspot.com
    Come and follow me, Friends!

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  8. stamping sueDecember 10, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Very nice card. like the way you captured the saying in the middle of the rectangle with the gold flecks that give the feel of stars in the distance.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  9. Sunshine HoneyBeeDecember 10, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Like the tile look.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  10. GailDecember 10, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    This is a wonderful layout!

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  11. KarinsArtScrapDecember 10, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    it's a lovely card.

    gr karin

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  12. Stampsnob.December 10, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Nicely done Love the background paper........Lis

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  13. MariLynnDecember 10, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful layout for your card.

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  14. Renee CollierDecember 10, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Nicely done...love the background paper....it looks like embossed gold metal.

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  15. Kathy BradleyDecember 10, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Toni,
    Very lovely and elegant - and you're right about the sentiments - they do have a calming effect.

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  16. terrieDecember 10, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    This card and sentiment is really nice...well done

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  17. Pat December 10, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Love the layout.

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  18. Winnie and PattyDecember 10, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Toni--what a fabulous CAS card! Just wonderful! TFS

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  19. KarenladdDecember 10, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Great sentiment and something to always remember!

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  20. SHartlDecember 10, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    A great saying and wonderful color blocked card.

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  21. (AJ) ArtJypsy December 11, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    I think you have made this proverb look right at home with the CAS approach.

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  22. Anne December 11, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    So chic and elegant!

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  23. Michelle N.December 12, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    This a a great card-love that sentiment and the colors, papers you chose!

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  24. CarmenDecember 12, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Wonderful card... Love it.

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  25. Jean BullockDecember 13, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Lovely card. I like how you pieced and arranged the rectangular shapes. This would look great framed and hung on the wall. Great sentiment.

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  26. Jo4HimDecember 13, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Love your CAS card; thanks for sharing

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