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MFP Blog Hop Day Four: Nutcrackers

Sadly, it is the last day of this month's MFP Blog Hop!



Welcome to the Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company

Sept.  Blog Hop! 





This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured  Sept. 23
Hot Air Balloons

Featured Sept. 24
Witchie


 Featured Sept. 25
Chrysanthemum

Featured Sept. 26
Nutcrackers


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 
Sept. 27, 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 Sept. 26, 2014




Here's the Design Team:


Hope you have enjoyed the hop and the great new images - be sure and comment on as many DT blogs as you can so you will have a chance to win some of the great images.
Hugz!


Sorry about the word verification - I am trying to stop some anonymous comments from spam sources. I promise not to keep it on long.

Comments

  1. LoisSeptember 26, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Great idea just to use his head and chest in the circle! And I love your papers -- particularly the plaid!!!

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  2. New CreationsSeptember 26, 2014 at 3:31 AM

    Love the background papers and this is a creative use of the image, love the innovative idea!!!

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  3. McCrafty's CardsSeptember 26, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    This is gorgeous Nancy, I like the image the colours and the big snowflake behind the image
    Kevin xx

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  4. ionabunnySeptember 26, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    That is so cute. He's such a happy chappie. Hugz

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  5. kReNSeptember 26, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    Your layout and layers are inspired, Nancy. Love how you focused on the face of nutcracker. TFS!
    kReN

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  6. stamping sueSeptember 26, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Oh my goodness! brilliant idea to have him peeking above the circle cut out!
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  7. MariLynnSeptember 26, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    What a clever and creative way to use your nutcracker. Great job showcasing the sets this month!!

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  8. (AJ) ArtJypsy September 26, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Love how you cropped your nutcracker and traditional colors used.

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  9. terrieSeptember 26, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    I like how you used only the top half of your nutcracker...
    Your card is just wonderful...
    Well done

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  10. Anne TempleSeptember 26, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Fabulous card and great paper choices. Love the vibrant colors and your design, especially only using part of the stamped image.

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  11. Kathy BradleySeptember 26, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Nancy,
    Beautiful and elegant. You selected such perfect DP, dies and layout to showcase your handsome Nutcracker!

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  12. Vickie YSeptember 26, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful card; love the half doily behind the snowflake with the nutcracker layered on top.

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  13. JD/ JillSeptember 26, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Nicely done card, Nancy. Like you layout! My daughter would love this card too, she collects nutcrackers!

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  14. JanisSeptember 26, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Really great card. Love the dimension in the circle around the soldier!! The subtle snowflake behind him really adds in a quiet way.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  15. Pam MacKaySeptember 26, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Love your design and polka dots! Super fun Christmas card!

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  16. coopsSeptember 27, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    so stunning nancy.i love the papers and traditional colours and the image is fab :D

    xx coops xx

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  17. cotnobSeptember 27, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    This is a fabulous Christmas card Nancy, I love your design and papers.
    Pauline
    x

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  18. wannabcre8tiveSeptember 29, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    I love what you did with this cute nutcracker. The circle frame was perfect for showcasing him. I like the papers you chose to go with him.

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