MMTPT187

Quick post for this card - it is for SCS' MMTPT187 challenge.  The destination for our teapot cards will go to Robin (RJP111) one of our fellow teapotters.  Robin's husband recently passed away in a freak accident.  We were to make something that would remind Robin of the beach - so, a little window with some shells - soothing colors and peaceful view.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  SU Stipple Shells; SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  SU CS
Ink:  Copics:  Shells: E95, 93, 70, 55, 53, 50,41, 40, 35, 33, 31; YR27, 24, 23, 21 and 20
Accessories:  SU label punches and Madison Large window die

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

MFP and Speedy Fox Challenges

The challenge at Speedy Fox and Friends this week is to use lace - check - got the lace; the challenge at Speedy TV this week is to use embossing - check - have embossing.  This beautiful image is from the February releases by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. titled Dogwood Blossoms - and I love it!!

Please go and check out the wonderful cards of the Design Team at Speedy Fox and Friends and Speedy TV (hot links in above paragraph) - and while you are in the neighborhood, stop and check out the gorgeous stamp sets in the MFP on-line store!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Dogwood Blossoms - Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Imaginisce Garden Party DP;  MFP 140 lb. white
Ink:  Copics:  Blossom:  R85, 83, 81, Y38; Leaves: YG67, 63, 61 and branch: #11, 09
Accessories:  Sizzix EF; Lace

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Squigglefly Challenge SFC0812 - Holley's Hobbyists

Monday and time for another challenge at Squigglefly - this week given by Team Holley's Hobbyists - and that challenge is "Spring is in the Air."  What does "Spring is in the Air" meant to you - flowers, birds, Easter, St. Patty's Day - well, whatever it is - you make a card in that vein and link it up to the Squigglefly challenge blog -and - you could win a prize!  While you are at the challenge blog, make sure you check out all the wonderful and talented projects/cards of the Holley Hobbyists team!  This pretty little image is from Robin Willis for Squigglefly - and what is more Springy than tulips?!  Drop by the Squigglefly on-line shop for this image and so many, many more from Squigglefly's wonderful artists!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Pretty Tulips digi by Robin Willis for Squigglefly
Paper:  Basic Grey Indie Bloom; MFP 140 lb. white
Ink:  Copics:  Tulips:  Y18, 08, 04, 00; YR09, 07, 04; YG67, 63, 61; Pot: Y38, 35, 32; Ladybugs: R27
Accessories:  Nesties scalloped circle and circle dies; Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Outlawz Anything Goes and QFTD101 on SCS

This card is going to be for a couple of challenges:  Anything Goes on the Outlawz (to use Copics) and QFTD101 on SCS for Kokirose (Pat) - who is a very talented and very sweet lady!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  House Mouse Bunny Bath
Paper:  Authentique Blissful DP; MFP 140 lb. white; SU CS
Ink:  Copics:  Hot Tub: E19, 17, 15, 13; Bunny:  C7, 5, 3, 1 and R30, 21
Accessories:  Silver beads

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you again soon - later gator!

CCEE1208

Shirley, our sweet team mate and friend, is giving the challenge this week to use our favorite zoo animal.  I don't really like to see any animals kept in the zoo - would rather they were running wild, but probably one of my favorite wild/zoo animals is a zebra - they are so cute and such an oddity with their stripes.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Whimsy Spring Zebra and SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Basic Grey Hello Luscious DP; MFP 140 lb. white
Ink:  Copics:  Zebra: C7, 5, 3, 1, 00 and R30; Bird:  Y04, 02, 00 and YR68; Flowers:  Y02, 00, YG0, 03, 01 and YG67
Accessories:  Nesties scalloped circle die; Whimsy Tab 1 die

Thanks for taking a look and we sure hope to see you join us over at the CCEE challenge blog for this week's challenge!  Also, be sure and check out the wonderful cards and projects from my ultra-talented team mates! 

Later gator!

Speedy the Fox Challenge - Joy Fold Card

This card is for the Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., Speedy the Fox and Friends - 2-18-2012 challenge to make a Joy Fold card.  I used a beautiful stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers titled Brick Wall.  This is actually the first time I've used this awesome set - as I received it a couple of weeks ago.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Brick Wall by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  My Mind's Eye, Paris & Co. DP
Ink:  Soft Suede and Not Quite Navy
Accessories:  SU circle punches

Thanks for taking a look - and hope you can play in the challenge too!

MMTPT186

Our cards this week are going to the Albany Medical Center in Schenectady, New York, so that they can use them for the kids in the pediatric unit - where they treat kids - infant to 18 years of age.  Right before Christmas of 2011, the 8 year old son of a fellow teapotter, Sue (coffeestamper) had surgery to remove a brain tumor - and it was successful.  To thank the pediatric unit - we are sending blank birthday cards to the little boy that had the surgery and he is taking them to the pediatric unit nurses - so the nurses can give them out as needed.  I am sending a few more cards - for the younger kids (boys and girls) in the box to Sue's son, Chris.  Thanks for taking a look!

Card Recipe: 

Stamp:  Cupcake Kiss digi by Paper Cupcakes
Paper:  Imaginisce Garden Party DP; MFP 140 lb. white; SU CS
Ink:  Copics:  Wrapper:  YG07, 05, 03, 01; Icing: B99, 97, 95, 93, 91; Chocolate Kiss on top:  E27, 25 and 23
Accessories:  Nesties Label 20 dies; CL Fanciful Flourish

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

There's Magic in the Air Challenge - Come Join in the Fun

Check out all the bunny ears hiding behind the old fence which needs painted!  Is that not a darling image?!!  It's by Nina from Paper Cupcakes - and her challenge blog is There's Magic in the Air. -  So, what are you waiting for - go and check out some of Nina's darling images at Paper Cupcakes and then hop over to her challenge blog - There's Magic in the Air and link up your card - you could win a wonderful digi prize!

We have bunnies living under one of our buildings out back - and at night they come out and play.  I swear they can jump really, really high when they are playing - it almost looks like a game of leapfrog!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  All Ears digi - Paper Cupcakes
Paper:  Memory Box Brioche Collection DP; MFP 140 lb. white; SU CS
Ink:  Copics:  Bunnies: E55, 53, 51, 50, 44, 43, 41, 40, 33, 31, 30; W7, 5, 3, 1, C3, 1, 00; R 81, 30, 21, 20; YG03
(The fence was brushed using TH Distress Ink)
Accessories:  SU label punches (2)

Hope to see you over at There's Magic in the Air!!!

Thanks for dropping by - and later gator!

SFC072012 - Challenge for February 20, 2012 at Squigglefly

Come and play at the Squigglefly Challenge blog today - a new challenge is starting and is handed down by Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals (and, yes, I'm one of the proud Rowdy Rascals)!!  Anyway, the challenge is to use yellow somewhere on your card!  Did you see the newest release at Squigglefly's on-line shop on Saturday the 18th - if not, pop over and check out those awesome images - and, in fact, there is a whole shop of wonderful images for any occasion you can imagine!  Did you see the wonderful cards by Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals on the challenge blog - you should check out their cards!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Waving Rolly by Matthew Finger (new artist) for Squigglefly; Cupcake Kit by Jane Beljo for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP 140 lb. white; Basic Grey Picadilly Collection DP; SU CS
Ink: Copics
Accessories:  Nesties label die; Pop Dots

We sure hope to see you at our challenge starting today - the 20th - and, in fact, we hope to see you each and every Monday - you know - you could win a very cool digi!

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

BLOG HOP DAY 4 - MARK'S FINEST PAPERS, A HEINRICH CO. - DOGWOOD BLOSSOMS

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

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Relax A Bit Featured February 14
North American Woods Featured February 15
Blessings Featured February 16
Dogwood Blossoms Featured February 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 February 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 February 17, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy  YOU ARE HERE!!
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the February New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our February New Release Mini:

Spring Joy

Here is a look at the new set Dogwood Blossoms being featured at the Hop today.

This new set is so elegant and the sentiments are beautiful - so very versatile.  Here is my card I made with this set:

If you arrived here from Harriet's blog - you hopping down the right path - and after me will be Ms. Brenda's blog.

Have a great day and thanks for hopping by - later gator!

Squigglefly Sneak Peeks

Here are a couple of sneak peeks of images from Squigglefly's on-line shop being released this Saturday, February 18th.  These are just a few of the wonderful images to be released.  And, you should check out Squigglefly's challenge blog - as there is a new challenge each and every Monday.  So, find yourself an image or two and make your card, upload it to the challenge blog - and you could win a very cool digi stamp.  P.S.  There is another new artist at Squigglefly - Matthew Finger - be sure and check out his images.

Card Recipe:

Top Card:

Stamp:  Birds of Peace digi by Betsy LePlatt for Squigglefly; Chi/Friend digi by Fawn Palmer for Squigglefly
Paper:  Bo Bunny Welcome Home DP; MFP 140 lb. white; SU CS
Ink:  Copics
Accessories:  Nesties Square Fleur de Lis die; Brown pearls

Second Card:

Stamp:  Evening in Ireland by Monica Estill for Squigglefly
Paper:  Bo Bunny Welcome Home DP; MFP 140 lb. white; SU CS
Ink:  Copics

Thanks for taking a look - later gator!

BLOG HOP DAY 3 - MARK'S FINEST PAPERS, A HEINRICH CO. - BLESSINGS!

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

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Relax A Bit Featured February 14
North American Woods Featured February 15
Blessings Featured February 16
Dogwood Blossoms Featured February 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 February 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 February 17, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy  YOU ARE HERE!
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the February New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our February New Release Mini:

Spring Joy

THE SET BEING FEATURED TODAY IS GORGEOUS - AND IT IS CALLED BLESSINGS - see the picture of the set directly below.

Here is the card I created with this lovely set!

If you left Harriet's blog and arrived here - you're hopping along the right path - and next is Brenda's blog.

Thanks for hopping along - later gator!

CCEE1207

This is Shirley's third week of handing down the challenges - and what an awesome job - she has come up with some great challenges for us!  This week, Shirley would like us to make a white on white card, but she said we can add color to our image and use a colored ribbon.  (I used a strip of CS since I didn't have the right color ribbon).  We hope you'll drop by and join us for the challenge this week at CCEE!  And, be sure and check out the team's beautiful and awesome creations!!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  ODBD Scriptures Collection 1
Paper:  MFP 140 lb. white
Ink:  Not Quite Navy
Accessories:  Sizzix EF; Nesties Square Fleur de Lis die

Thanks for stopping by - and, later gator!

MARK'S FINEST PAPERS, A HEINRICH CO. - BLOG HOP DAY 2 - NORTH AMERICAN WOODS

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

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Relax A Bit Featured February 14
North American Woods Featured February 15
Blessings Featured February 16
Dogwood Blossoms Featured February 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 February 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 February 17, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy  YOU ARE HERE!
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the February New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our February New Release Mini:

Spring Joy

Here is a look at the awesome and beautiful new set being featured today - North American Woods:

Here is my card I made with this set.  I have to tell you - I always have trouble making masculine cards - but no longer!!

I love, love this set - and all the perfect "masculine sentiments."

You should have arrived here from viewing Harriet's beautiful project - and next you'll be heading to the sweet and talented Brenda's blog!!

Thanks for hopping by - later gator!

Blog Hop Day 1 - Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. - Relax A Bit

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

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Relax A Bit Featured February 14
North American Woods Featured February 15
Blessings Featured February 16
Dogwood Blossoms Featured February 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 February 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 February 17, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy  YOU ARE HERE!!
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the February New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our February New Release Mini:

Spring Joy

Here is a look at the new set being featured during our Blog Hop Day 1:

And, here are a couple of cards I made with this beautiful new set:

What a fun set to color - pretty images and lots of sentiments!

You should have come here directly from the very talented Harriet's blog - and after me, you'll hop over to see what beautiful project Brenda has created!!

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Final Sneak Peek Before Hop

Well, tomorrow starts our 4 day blog hop, so please be sure to go by MFP's challenge blog to start the hop each day.  We look forward to see you - and you could win one of the beautiful new stamp sets.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Dogwood Blossoms by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Alla-Prima DP; MFP 140 lb. white for image
Ink:  Copics:  Blossoms:  BG32, 13, 11, 10; YG07, 05, 03, 01 and E19, 17, 13
Accessories:  Blue pearls and pop dots

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

SFC062012 - Have a Heart

This week at Squigglefly challenge blog - its Holley's Hobbyists giving the challenge - to have a heart, i.e., use a heart on your card, make your card a heart - you get the picture.  Be sure to go by Squigglefly's challenge blog and check out the cards from Holley's very talented team.  And, be sure and drop by Squigglefly's on-line shop for a look at the latest releases!!  We sure hope to see you playing in the challenge this week - and you could win a wonderful digi!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Symphony Rabbit by Linda Birkinshaw for Squigglefly
Paper:  Authentique Blissful Collection DP; SU CS; MFP 140 lb. white
Ink:  Copics:  Bunny: C7, 5, 3, 1, R30 and E81; Violin: E17, 15 and 13; and Prismacolor Pencils
Accessories:  SU heart die; Nesties deckle rectangle dies; chocolate pearls

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

North American Woods by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

This image is from a set to be released next Tuesday from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., titled Dogwood Blossoms.  Be sure and check out Mark's Finest Papers on-line shop on Tuesday for all the new stamp sets!  And, our 4 day blog hop starts on Tuesday, February 14th and runs through Friday, February 17th!  Put your hopping shoes on and join us at MFP's challenge blog, where the hop will start each day - and you could win one of the new beautiful sets.  Looking forward to seeing you!!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Dogwood Blossoms by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue DP; MFP's 140 lb. white
Ink:  Copics:  Blossom: R85, 83, 81, 17; YG95, 93, 91 and E31

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

North American Woods - Sneak Peek

Here is another sneak peek of an image from a new set titled North American Woods by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  This set is awesome for making masculine cards - and I always have a hard time coming up with ideas for "guy" cards.  Well, this set solves that problem - yeah!  Our 4 day blog hop starts Tuesday, February 14 through Friday, February, February 17th.  Be sure to visit MFP's challenge blog and hop along on the teams' blogs for your chance to win an awesome stamp set!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  North American Woods by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Ink:  Prismacolor Pencils
Accessories:  Nesties Rectangle Deckle dies

Thanks for stopping by today - later gator!

Sneak Peek - Blessings by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

This is a peek at a new set titled Blessings being released next week by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  All of the new sets are being peeked this week by the design team for MFP.  Next Tuesday, February 14 is the start of the 4 day blog hop - so be sure and go by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s challenge blog Tuesday, 2/14 through Friday, 2/17 and hop along to each blog for your chance to win beautiful stamps!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Blessings by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP 140 lb. white
Ink:  Copics:  Leaves/Shoots:  YG25, 23, 21, 17, 13, 11; Lilies: Y00, 000, 0000
Accessories:  MFP Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by - it's always appreciated!  Later Gator!