Squigglefly Sneak Peaks of 6-2-2012 Release

These two cute images are just a few from a new release hitting the shop over at Squigglefly on Saturday, June 2, 2012.  Be sure and pop over to Squigglefly's shop and take a look around.  You'll be able to see the newly released images and browse around and check out all the awesome images in the shop - but have your coffee ready - because it will take some time!  And, remember, each Monday there is a new challenge at Squigglefly's challenge blog - this week it is Rhonda's Rowdy Rascal's with a challenge to make a CAS card!  If you enter the challenge - you have a chance to win a prize!

Guess what - 3 more new artists at Squigglefly as of June 2, 2012: Denise Clemenson, Mike Eustis and Kim Fleming!  Woo hoo - check out their images!!
Card Recipe:

Top Card
Stamp:  Fly Fishin' by Louise Gardner for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP Premium White 140 lb. CS; We Are Memory Keepers Vintage T DP
Ink:  Copics:    Hat: E44, 41; Hair: E55; Skin: E11, 00, 000, R21; Jacket: G14, 12; Shirt: G43, 40; Pants: E43, 41; Waders: YG95, 93; Water: BG11, 10
Accessories:  Hemp Twine and Bella's Baubles - Green

Second Card:
Stamp:  Puddle Jumpin' by Kim Fleming (a new artist at SF)
Paper:  MFP Premium White 140 lb. CS; Echo Park Splash DP
Ink:  Copics:  Rain Jacket: Y18, 08, 06, 04, 02, 00 and R24
Jeans: B93, 91, 18; Boots: R24, 22; Water: B10; Face: E11, 00, 000 and R21
Accessories:  Orange ribbon and Bella's Baubles - orange

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

CCEE Challenge 1222

This week, Charlene, gave the DT the challenge to make piercing the focal point of your card.  I hardly ever pierce my cards - but I do like the effect - so I don't know why I don't do it more often.  Be sure and check out the wonderful cards and projects of the talented DT over at CCEE - and while you're there - link up your card with piercing as the focal point!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Hampton Arts sentiment - Million Little Things
Paper:  Kraft CS
Ink:  Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Brown/White twine - Twinery; Paper Piercing Tool/Mat

Hope to see your cards over at CCEE!  Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

SCS MMTPT200

This week for the tea party - we are to bring flowers, grass, daisies, bumblebees, butterflies, etc. - things for a garden.  And, this week is "tickle a teapotter" week - wherein we mail our cards to other teapotters.  It's always fun to see which card you'll receive.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Oopsy Daisy by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP Premium Heavy 140 lb., CS and Basic Grey Indie Blooms DP
Ink:  Copics: Y38, 18, 08, 06, 00, E97; YG25, 23, 21 and R27
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Scalloped Circle Dies and Spellbinder's Label 20 Dies; EK Border punch inside card

Thanks for having a look - later gator!

There's Magic in the Air Challenge 05-28-2012

It's challenge week at There's Magic in the Air (the challenge blog for Paper Cupcake images).  The challenges are every 2 weeks - and if you enter - you could win a prize.  If you use one of the Paper Cupcake images - you get two entries instead of one!

This week the challenge is given by Danie - to use 3 items (in a straight line  on the (horizontal, vertical or diagonal) for the following chart:

I chose the top right to bottom left on the diagonal - 2 or more DP; brads and circles.  And, I used one of the very cute images from Paper Cupcakes - Soakin' Up The Sun. 

Why not make your card and join in the challenge.  And, while your at There's Magic in the Air linking up your card - check out the awesome cards of the DT!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Soakin' Up The Sun digi from Paper Cupcakes
Paper:  Echo Park Splash DP; MFP Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS
Ink: Copics:  Frog:  G46, 43, 40; Turtle: YG95, 93, 91; Ladybug: R24 and Lily Pad: G21; Raft:  YR04, 02, 00; Water: BG32, 11, 10; Reeds: G94 and E55

Hope everyone is having a relaxing and safe Memorial Day week-end.  Don't forget those who have served!!

Later gator!

Squigglefly 5-28-2012 Challenge

Diana Garrison is one of the newest artists at Squigglefly and she has such awesome images - be sure and check them out over at Squigglefly's on-line shop and, while you're there, check out all of the other wonderful artists.

Today, the challenge over at Squigglefly is given by Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals to make a clean and simple card (CAS)!  Easy peasy - so get your card made and linked up - and you are eligible for a prize!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Garden Party by Diana Garrison for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP CS
Ink:  Copics:  BG34, 32, 11; B93, 91; R24, 22, 20; V04, 01; Y18, 08; YR24, 20, 04; YG23, 21
Accessories:  Sizzix EF and orange ribbon

Thanks for stopping by - I so appreciate your time and comment!

Later Gator!

Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 109

Challenge 109 at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. - Speedy Fox & Friends is to heat emboss on the front of your cards.  I chose one of the darling images from Flamingos on Vacation (May release) and embossed it with gold and added little green rhinestones for added sparkle (love those sparklies)!  Hop on over to MFP's challenge blog and check out the wonderful cards and projects by the very talented DT members - and make your card and link it up - you could win a stamp set!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Flamingos on Vacation by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Snow Storm Smooth Heavy CS and Lucky Limeade CS
Ink:  Versamark and Lucky Limeade
Accessories:  Cuttlebug EF and green rhinestones and Ranger gold embossing powder

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

SCS QFTD114

This card is for Splitcoast's QFTD114.  Treasure Oiler (Dawn Easton) was named the queen this week.  This card is a CASE of one of Dawn's lovely cards - hope she enjoys her week!

It is really hot here today - it is currently 92 degrees and mostly sunny (a bit of a breeze is all), but at least the humidity isn't sky high - which always makes the heat doubly bad.  But, living in Illinois - what can you do - it is what it is!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day week-end - and that if you are traveling - be safe! 

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  (sentiments from )Dogwood Blossoms by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP Confetti CS and Basic Grey Konnichiwa
Ink:  Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Spellbinder's circle and scalloped circle dies; Bella's Baubles

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

TSC0525 - SCS

Isn't this little guy and his bee buddy just the cutest!  It's from Sugar Nellie - and I believe there are 3-4 in this groundhog series - it just makes me smile!

This card is for the TSC0525 challenge over at SCS.  The challenge is to have an animal and a sentiment on the front of the card and to use either dry or hot embossing and a die or punch. 

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Aviator by Sugar Nellie
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Howdy Doody DP
Ink:  Copics:  Groundhog:  E15, 13, 11, 02,00 and R20; Helmet: E59, 57, 55; Scarf: R27, 24, 22; Plane: B93, 91 and R24; Bee Buddy: R24, Y18, BV000, 0000
Accessories:  Sizzix EF; EK Border Punch; Corner Rounder Punchy and 2 SU label punches

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

CCEE 1221 Challenge

Charlene is giving the challenges this month from our CCEE DT - and this week we were to use the colors (or something close) to Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Pacific Point and Wild Wasabi (and one neutral of your choice - I chose black).  So, I took a piece of kraft cardstock and sponged those colors for the BG - except I substituted Mellow Moss for Wild Wasabi.  I have the Wild Wasabi in the marker set - but not the pad.  I am still learning how to sponge - so it's not really the best job - especially the blue.  For some reason it didn't want to smooth out.  But, it is what it is!  Why not get your ink pads out and join us over at CCEE and link up your cards!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Hero Arts - Newspaper Tulips
Paper:  Kraft CS
Ink:  SU Pacific Point, Mellow Moss, Daffodil Delight and Cherry Cobbler

Hope to see you over at CCEE!  Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

MMTPT199 - SCS

Our teapotter cards are going to Athens, Alabama this week to the daughter of one of our teapotters - Mary (#1 Volunteer).  Mary had to go to the hospital and had to undergo treatment for a broken hip - Mary also suffers from Lupus and RA.  Mary felt so bad that they couldn't celebrate Rebekah's 12th birthday - hence, our cards are going to Rebekah!  Rebekah has 2 cats Tiger and Fuzzy Butt - so, I thought I would send her a kitty card!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Kitty and his Quilt by Great Impressions; Sentiment - Great Impressions
Paper:  SU DP and MFP CS
Ink:  Copics:  Kitty: W7, 5, 3, 1 and R20; Quilt: B93, 91, 12, 06, 04, 00; E43, 41, 40, 35, 33, 13 and 11
Accessories:  SU Doily Die; SU heart die

Thanks for stopping by - I always appreciate your visits and comments!

Squigglefly Challenge 05-21-2012

This is Monday and time for a new challenge at Squigglefly - given by Holley's Hobbyists - such a talented DT.  The challenge is to use something out of the ordinary on your card, i.e., a different shaped button, shells, a different shape - something you don't normally use on your card.  I chose to use an apple - and isn't this one adorable apple?!  It's one of the images I received from the One A Day In May sale - it's called Patchwork Apple by Fawn Palmer for Squigglefly.  This darling image - along with tons and tons of other wonderful images are available at Squigglefly's on-line shop.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Patchwork Apple Digi by Fawn Palmer for Squigglefly and SU Itty Bitty Dots BG stamp
Paper:  MFP CS
Ink:  Copics:  R83, 81, 29; Y18, 08, 06, 04; YR04, 02, 00; E43, 41, 35, 33; YG17, 07,05, 03; B93, 91; BG75, 72, 32 and 11
Accessories:  Ranger Icicle Stickles

Make a card with a different shape, element, etc. and link your card up over at Squigglefly - and you might win a prize!

Thanks for looking!  Later gator!

TSC Challenge 05182012 - SCS

This week the Twisted Sistahs' challenge was given by my very sweet friend, Shirley!  Shirley's challenge was to finish making a card or project you've had on  your desk - or make a card you've been putting off.  I had these tulips on my desk cut out with a die and did nothing with them.  So, it was very simple - used another die for the planter - some CS - and done.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink:  Memento Black Tuxedo
Paper:  MFP CS
Accessories:  Tulip Die and Planter Die - Memory Box

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

MFP BLOG HOP DAY 4 - Flamingos on Vacation - May 18, 2012

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 

               May Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Oopsy Daisy Featured May 15

Get Reel Featured May 16

Scenic Selections Featured May 17

Flamingos on Vacation Featured May 18

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 May 19, 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 May 18, 2012.

Lois

Vicky

Anne

Pat G.

Karen H.

Patty P.

Mary

Marilynn

Pam

Debbie

Nancy

Bonnie

Kathy    (YOU ARE HERE)

Brenda   (NEXT STOP)

Toni

Tangii

Anna S

Sue

Kelli

Janine

Mark's Finest Papers

Flamingos on Vacation!  This is a really, really fun set of images and sentiments, i.e.,"Does my outfit make me look fat" - spoken by a flamingo colored up quite brightly!  The sentiments are funny and cute!

Be sure and join us for this 4th and last day of this month's blog hop over at MFP's challenge blog!  Check out the cards of the other SR DT members and leave comments to become eligible to win one of the 4 new sets featured during our blog hop!

Card Recipes:

(1st card)
Stamp:  Flamingos on Vacation by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Basic Grey Lauderdale DP; MFP CS
Ink:  Copics:  BG13, 11; R21, 20, Y02; YR07, 04, 02 and Prismacolor Pencils; Copics Spica at You Blossom Glitter Pen
Accessories:  Pink Pearls

Thanks for stopping by and good luck on your travels through the hop!  Later Gator!

MFP BLOG HOP DAY 3 - SCENIC SELECTIONS - May 17, 2012

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 

                May Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Oopsy Daisy Featured May 15

Get Reel Featured May 16

Scenic Selections Featured May 17

Flamingos on Vacation Featured May 18

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 May 19, 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 May 18, 2012.

Lois

Vicky

Anne

Pat G.

Karen H.

Patty P.

Mary

Marilynn

Pam

Debbie

Nancy

Bonnie

Kathy

Brenda

Toni

Tangii

Anna S

Sue

Kelli

Janine

Mark's Finest Papers

Welcome to Day 3 of Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s May blog hop!  Gee, Day 3 already!  Time flies when you're having fun!  How many times have you wished that you had an accessory stamp for your card - well, your wish has just come true!  This set is titled Scenic Selections - lots of things you can add to your card - birds, trees, butterflies, rocks, leaves, grass and fences!  It's perfect!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Scenic Selections by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Basic Grey Origins DP; MFP CS
Ink:  Copics:  YG17, R85, 29 and E09 - sponged Blue for the sky
Accessories:  Madison Window Die (small)

We hope to see you hopping along (start at MFP challenge blog)and to check out the cards and projects of SR DT.  Thanks for stopping by and your next stop will be Brenda!  Good luck.  Later gator!







CCEE Challenge - 5-17-2012

Charlene has handed us the challenge this week at CCEE to emboss (heat or dry) vellum on our cards. I have never really had much luck working with vellum and I'm not overly enthused about this card, but as they say, it is what it is. I don't have much time right now to make another, as I am still playing catch up from vacation. Drop by CCEE and check out the really gorgeous projects from the other DT members - they all know how to work with vellum!! You can also make up your card and link it up at CCEE. We look forward to seeing you!

Card Recipe:

Stamp: Oopsy Daisy by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

Paper: All papers MFP (except vellum)

Ink: Copics: Y18, 08, 06, 04, 02, 00; Y38; YG25, 23, 21 and R27

Accessories: MFP ribbon; SU picture corner punch and Ranger Black Sparkling Embossing Powder

Thanks for having a look - later gator!



MFP BLOG HOP DAY 2 - GET REEL!

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 

              May Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Oopsy Daisy Featured May 15

Get Reel Featured May 16

Scenic Selections Featured May 17

Flamingos on Vacation Featured May 18

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 May 19, 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 May 18, 2012.

Lois

Vicky

Anne

Pat G.

Karen H.

Patty P.

Mary

Marilynn

Pam

Debbie

Nancy

Bonnie

Kathy    (YOU ARE HERE)

Brenda   (NEXT STOP)

Toni

Tangii

Anna S

Sue

Kelli

Janine

Mark's Finest Papers

DAY 2 OF THE HOP AT MARK'S FINEST PAPERS, A HEINRICH CO. - featuring the second of the four new sets this month titled Get Reel.  How many of you have husbands, boyfriends, sons, daughters, or other family members that love to fish!  Me, me, me!!  My DH is REALLY an avid fisherman - so I know he'll love the cards I make for him with this set!  And, it's in time for upcoming Father's Day!  Aren't the silhouette images wonderful - and the sentiment "Eat, Sleep, Fish" fits my DH perfectly.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Get Reel by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. (and also featuring stamps from the Scenic Selections set (to be shown on 5/17 this week)
Paper:  MFP CS
Ink:  Archiver's Black Ink

So, keep your hopping shoes on this week and check out all the wonderful cards and projects from the other SR DT members - start at MFP's challenge blog each day!

Your next stop will be Ms. Brenda - so hop on over and see what beautiful project she has created.  Thanks for stopping by and good luck during the hop.  Later gator!

MFP BLOG HOP DAY 1 - OOPSY DAISY!!

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 

                 May Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Oopsy Daisy Featured May 15

Get Reel Featured May 16

Scenic Selections Featured May 17

Flamingos on Vacation Featured May 18

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 May 19, 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 May 18, 2012.

Lois

Vicky

Anne

Pat G.

Karen H.

Patty P.

Mary

Marilynn

Pam

Debbie

Nancy

Bonnie

Kathy  (YOU ARE HERE!!)

Brenda  (NEXT STOP)

Toni

Tangii

Anna S

Sue

Kelli

Janine

Mark's Finest Papers

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., Blog Hop Day 1 featuring the first of four new sets titled Oopsy Daisy.  Aren't the daisies beautiful and do you see the ladybug on the leaf on the single daisy?  And, look at the leaf with the larger ladybug - they are darling!

Be sure and join us at the MFP Challenge Blog hop along with us all four days - commenting on the blogs - and you might be one of the lucky winners selected to win one of the four new sets this month!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Oopsy Daisy by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. and the butterfly is from Scenic Selections by Mark's Finest Papers - to be featured on May 17th during the Hop
Paper:  Bo Bunny Ambrosia DP; MFP CS
Ink:  Copics:  R85, 83, 81; Y38; YG07, 05, 03
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Label Die

Thanks so much for stopping by and your next blog stop is Ms. Brenda - and good luck!!  Later gator!

There's Magic in the Air 5-14-2012 Challenge

Wow, it's been 2 weeks already since the last challenge - time flies!  (Each challenge at There's Magic in the Air lasts for 2 weeks - so you have plenty of time to make your card and link it up - and you could win a prize.

Today, the challenge is given by Nina (owner of Paper Cupcakes Digi Stamp store and There's Magic in the Air challenge blog) and she has given us a sketch to follow.  Be sure and check out the images at Paper Cupcakes - there are so many adorable digis!!  So, get your materials out - and follow the sketch, make a card and link it up!  We hope to see  you at the challenge.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: Sending Cheer  Your Way
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dolled Up DP; MFP CS
Ink:  Copics:  Flower: YR04, 02, 00, Y38, YG07, 05, 03; Grass: YG17; Bird: BG1, 11, 10, Y18; Letter: BG57, R29

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Squigglefly Challenge 5-14-2012

It's Monday, so a new Squigglefly challenge is given by Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals to make a card wherein the sentiment is to be a main focal point.

Pop over and check out Squigglefly's on-line shop - it's such a fun place to sit and browse and browse.

I used one of Chesney Young's sentiments - and it's wonderful!  I know to whom I am mailing this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by - and remember, every Monday there is a new challenge at Squigglefly!  You could win a prize!!!

Later Gator.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Measured by the Heart by Chesney Young for Squigglefly
Paper:  7 Gypsies Global DP and MFP CS
Ink:  SU Soft Suede
Accessories:  Copper colored brads; Distresser

MMTPT 197 - 5-7-2012

I've been gone about a week and just got home this morning, so a few of these posts are late - as the pre-posts didn't get done in time before I left and, in some cases, a few of the cards didn't get completed either.

The teapotters this week are sending their cards to Stockton, NJ t Alan and Ellen - newlyweds from March of this year.  However, Alan has run into some health problems and the couple need some cheering up.  The couple actually eloped - and didn't have a big wedding - hence our cards!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Wedding Cake digi from Birdie's Blog; SU Whimsical Words
Paper:  MFP CS
Ink:  Copics: R27, 24, 22 and G03
Accessories:  White Pearls

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

MFP Sneak Peek - Flamingos on Vacation - May 11, 2012

Flamings on vacation!  Why not - everyone needs a break - right!  This set is sooo cute - I can't wait until you can see the whole set!    It has 5 images and 7 sentiments! 

Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co's. 4 day blog hop starts on Tuesday, May 15th and runs through and including Friday, May 18th.  We hope to see you there hopping along and leaving comments on the blogs of the Sr. DT members - and there will be winners selected to receive the new sets!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Flamingos on Vacation - Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Unknown DP - and MFP CS
Ink:  Copics:  R21, 20, YG07, 05, 03
Accessories:  MFP satin ribbon

We look forward to seeing you next week.

Later gator!