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

   November Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Big City Featured November 27 
Amaryllis Definition Featured November 28
Mountain Selections Featured November 29
Just a Note Featured November 30

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 December 1, 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 November 30, 2012.


As you all know November is the time to gear up for Christmas shopping. So many sales and crowds, well stick with us we have some great deals for your Holiday Shopping needs.

 

 The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Winter Scenes"

 

 

 

 

This time has flown - this is the fourth day of the 4 day blog hop from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  (Check out the view of the new sets at the top of this post - and you'll see the fun images in this pretty set!  For this card, I used 2 of the note images and one of the sentiments!

 

 

Remember, the more comments you leave on each blog of the Senior Design Team - the more chances you have towards winning the stamp sets being awarded to the winners!

 

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamp:  Just a Note by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

Paper:  MFP Corn Stalk CS; Authentique Essentials DP 

Ink:  Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Spellbinder's Matting Basics A Dies; Amber self-adhesive gems

 

Thanks for stopping by and good luck on the hop!

 

Patty P.

Lois

Vicky

Jane C 

Debbie 

Pam 

Pat G 

Thrifty Stamper 

MariLynn 

Karen K 

Bonnie 

Kathy B 

Angela B 

Cathy C 

Toni 

Sue W 

Kelli H 

Janine B 

Tammylee 

Janis L 

An'jenic 

Kate Z 

Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co 

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

   November Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Big City Featured November 27 
Amaryllis Definition Featured November 28
Mountain Selections Featured November 29
Just a Note Featured November 30

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 December 1, 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 November 30, 2012.


As you all know November is the time to gear up for Christmas shopping. So many sales and crowds, well stick with us we have some great deals for your Holiday Shopping needs.

 

 The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Winter Scenes"

 

 

Day 3 of Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., brings you the new release of Mountain Selections.  (Check out the view of the set at the top of the post).  Lots and lots of cool images for window scenes - or whatever your heart desires!

 

Be sure and stop by each blog of the Senior Design Team - because the more comments you leave - the better your chances to win one of the newly released stamp sets!

 

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamp:  Mountain Selections by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. (also used:  sentiment from Enjoy the View and the birds from the Scenic Selections set)

Paper:  MFP Hazelnut Tan CS; Blue CS

Ink:  Chocolate Chip and Old Olive

Accessories:  Madison Windows Large Die

 

Thanks for stopping by and good luck on the Hop!

 

Patty P.

Lois

Vicky

Jane C 

Debbie 

Pam 

Pat G 

Thrifty Stamper 

MariLynn 

Karen K 

Bonnie 

Kathy B 

Angela B 

Cathy C 

Toni 

Sue W 

Kelli H 

Janine B 

Tammylee 

Janis L 

An'jenic 

Kate Z 

Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co 

CCEE Stampers Blog Challenge 11-29-2012

Another Thursday is here already - geez - when I was  younger time seemed to stand still - now it goes by so fast!!  Go figure!  Anyway, our challenge hostess and DT member, Vicky Gould, is the challenge hostess for November and this week, Ms. Vicky has asked us to thread a ribbon through a bracket, CS - or somehow show that your ribbon has been threaded on your card.  Please check out the wonderful cards and projects of CCEE's awesome DT for some inspiration.  Get your ribbons out and start threading - and drop your card into Mr. Linky at the CCEE Stampers Challenge Blog for all to enjoy!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Poinsettia Blooms by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS: MFP Cherry Slush CS
Ink:  Copics:  R29, 27, 24, 22 and YR23
Accessories:  Gold Stickles; Spellbinder's Fancy Ribbon Threader Die

Thanks for the visit - later gator!

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

   November Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Big City Featured November 27 

Amaryllis Definition Featured November 28

Mountain Selections Featured November 29

Just a Note Featured November 30

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 December 1, 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 November 30, 2012.

As you all know November is the time to gear up for Christmas shopping. So many sales and crowds, well stick with us we have some great deals for your Holiday Shopping needs.

 

 The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Winter Scenes"

 



 

 

Welcome to Day 2 of Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s blog hop!  Today, the Senior Design team is featuring their cards and projects using the new stamp set Amaryllis Definition.  If you checked out the images of all the new sets at the top of this post, you'll see the gorgeous image and sentiments contained within this set!

 

 

REMEMBER, THE MORE COMMENTS YOU LEAVE ON EACH BLOG OF THE SENIOR DESIGN TEAM, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING ONE OF THE NEWLY RELEASED SETS!

 

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamp:  Amaryllis Definition by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; MFP Strawberry Freeze CS; Bo Bunny Ambrosia DP

Ink:  Copics:  R24, 21, 000, YG01; YG07, 05, 03; Pot: R27, 24, 22, 20

Accessories:  Spellbinder's Die; Scissors; Pop Dots

 

 

Good luck on the Hop!!

Patty P.

Lois

Vicky

Jane C 

Debbie 

Pam 

Pat G 

Thrifty Stamper 

MariLynn 

Karen K 

Bonnie 

Kathy B 

Angela B 

Cathy C 

Toni 

Sue W 

Kelli H 

Janine B 

Tammylee 

Janis L 

An'jenic 

Kate Z 

Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co 

 

 

 



BLOG HOP DAY 1 - MARK'S FINEST PAPERS, A HEINRICH CO.

   November Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Big City Featured November 27 

Amaryllis Definition Featured November 28

Mountain Selections Featured November 29

Just a Note Featured November 30

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 December 1, 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 November 30, 2012.

As you all know November is the time to gear up for Christmas shopping. So many sales and crowds, well stick with us we have some great deals for your Holiday Shopping needs.

 

 The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Winter Scenes"

 

 

 

Welcome to Day 1 of Mark's Finest Papers, Inc., a Heinrich Co.'s Blog Hop.  During the 4 days of this hop, you will see all the beautiful stamp sets being released this month by MFP!!  The first set that the Senior Design Team will be showcasing is Big City.  If you looked at the reveal of all the stamp sets at the top of this post, you will see all the awesome images and sentiments in this set!

 

Remember, the more comments you leave on each blog of the Senior Design Team - the better your chances to win one of the new November gorgeous stamp sets!

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamp:  Big City by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS

Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories:  Pop Dots; Spellbinder's Matting Basics Dies A (inside)

 

Good luck on the hop!!!

 

Patty P.

Lois

Vicky

Jane C 

Debbie 

Pam 

Pat G 

Thrifty Stamper 

MariLynn 

Karen K 

Bonnie 

Kathy B 

Angela B 

Cathy C 

Toni 

Sue W 

Kelli H 

Janine B 

Tammylee 

Janis L 

An'jenic 

Kate Z 

Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co 

 

 

 

 

There's Magic in the Air 11-26-2012 - Use Sparkle!!

Today is a new challenge by Paper Cupcakes at There's Magic in the Air - which runs through 12-09-2012.  Today's challenge is given by Design Team member, Ildiko, to use sparkle on your card or project.  How easy is that - most of us love sparklies!!  So, you have plenty of time to make your card and link it up.  Remember, there is a prize to be won!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Friendship Never Melts digi by Paper Cupcakes
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Cherry Slush CS; SU Baja Breeze CS; Old World Christmas 6x6 paper pad DP
Ink:  Hat and scarf: R27, 24, 22; Bird: Y04 and 02; Trees are pieced with a DP scrap
Accessories:  Glamour Dust Glitter

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

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

   Double Sneak Peek Today

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to a double sneak peek of two new stamp sets from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s.

 

The two new stamp sets featured today are - Oh, Deer (the top 2 cards) and next, Winter Scenes.  Remember, the more comments you leave on each blog of the Senior Design Team - the better your chances to win one of the new November stamp sets!

 

Without further ado, I'll give you the recipes for these cards.

 

 

Card Recipes:

 

Card 1:

Stamp:  Oh, Deer by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

Paper:  Ivory CS

Ink:  Versamark

Accessories:  Gold Embossing Powder; MFP Gold Twine; Hot Gun

 

Card 2:

Stamp:  Oh, Deer by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Chipboard CS; Simple Stories - Documented DP

Ink:  Copics:  E44, 43, 42, 41, 40 and R20

Accessories:  Scissors; Pop Dots

 

Card 3:

Stamp:  Winter Scenes

Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; Gray CS

Ink:  Copics:  G29, 19, 09; E44, 43, 42 and 41

Accessories: Scissors; Green- self-adhesive gems

 

 

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

 

Winter Scenes - Sneak Peek - 11-26-2012

Yep - another sneak peek for you!  I used silver embossing powder on this new set titled Winter Scenes.  This is one of the new November releases from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  This set has 2 beautiful images, 3 different snowflakes and 6 sentiments!  I may use navy cardstock next time and white embossing power - I think that will be pretty!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Winter Scenes by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Bashful Blue CS
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  Ranger Silver Embossing Powder:  Silver Cording from MFP

Remember, our 4 day blog hop starts Tuesday, November 27th and runs through Friday, November 30th.  November's releases will be awarded to the November winners.

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Squigglefly Challenge - Sparkle and Bling

It's Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals bringing you this week's challenge at Squigglefly's blog - and it's to have sparkle and bling on your card and/or project.  This time of year, especially, that shouldn't be too difficult - right?!

I used one of the new images to be released on Saturday, December 1st at Squigglefly's shop and it's titled Sleeping Gift by Fawn Palmer for Squigglefly.  Why not join us - there is a prize for the winner!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Sleeping Gift by Fawn Palmer for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; MME Signature Christmas DP
Ink:  Copics:  Paper Pieced the gift; B95 on ribbon on gift; Elf: R27, 24, 22; G21, 07, 05 and 03; E11, 00, 000 and R21; Hair: E27, 53 and 51
Accessories:  Glitter stickers

Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you at this week's challenge!!

Squigglefly Sneak Peeks of December 1st Release

Here are two sneak peeks for Squigglefly's December 1, 2012 release of new images!  The top card features Snack Time by Diane Carubia for Squigglefly and the second card features the Throne, also by Diane Carubia. 

Remember, there is a new challenge at Squigglefly on Monday, November 26, 2012 - and there is a prize!!

Card Recipes:

Top Card:
Stamp:  Snack Time by Diane Carubia for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; DP Scraps (unknown)
Ink:  Copics and  Prisma Color Pencils:  Bear: E47,44, 43, 42 and 41: Shirt/Boots: R27, 24 and 22; Lavender:  Prisma Color Pencils; Leaves: YG03 and 01; Puppy:  W5, 3 and 1; Bird: YR04; Pole: R27, 25 and 23; Planter: E15 and 13
Accessories:  Spellbinder's circle dies

Second Card:
Stamp:  Throne by Diane Carubia for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; Prima En Francais
Ink:  Copics:  YR24, 2 and 21; B97, 95, 93 and 91
Accessories:  Zva Creative Pearls

As always, thanks for stopping by for a visit! Later gator!

Mountain Selections - Sneak Peek

This scene was created with images from a new Mark's Finest Paper's, a Heinrich Co.'s set titled Mountain Selections.  Each little image for the scene came from this way cool set.    Can I just say that there are 28 images in this set - all can be used for these scenic cards - or whatever else you might desire.  Mark's has several of these types of sets in the store - so there is a huge array of images for tons of scenes!  And, Mountain Selections is the newest addition to the scenic selections types of stamps!

Remember, MFP's 4 day blog hop starts Tuesday, November 27th and runs through Friday, November 30th.  The new November stamp sets will be awarded to the winners of the hop.

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  Mountain Selections by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP Hazlenut Tan CS; Light blue and navy CS
Ink:  Copics:  Cabin: E17, 15, 13 and 11; Mountains: E44, 43, 42 and 41; Boat: R24; Trees Hunter Green and Old Olive
Accessories:  Window Die and Denim Twine; Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Winter Chickadee Christmas Card

This Christmas card is for the QFTD challenge at Splitcoast Stampers.  I used a new stamp by Northwoods I recently purchased.  The new QFTD is Mrs Noofy (Sue) - and she has an awesome gallery.  I CASEd one of her "bird" cards.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving - and that if you are out shopping for Black Friday sales - I wish you good luck.  The crowds will be horrible and the traffic worse - so I hope you have plenty of good cheer as you start!  I am an on-line shopper or a gift card kinda gal - so I wish you well  in your shopping endeavors!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Winter Chickadees - Northwoods
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium140 lb. CS; MFP Hazelnut Tan CS
Ink:  Copics: E43, 42, 41, 40 and E23; W3, 2 and 1; Prisma Color Pencils for pine needles
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Die; Black Pearls

Thanks for stopping by!!  Later gator!

Never-Ending Card at Tutorial Time on SpeedyTV

The tutorial today is how to make a never-ending card by Katie from our TTSTV DT.  This is the first time I've ever attempted one of these cards.  It really wasn't all that hard.  I got the base made quite quickly and then I decorated all 4 sides.  This awesome card turns inside of itself 4 different times for 4 different card faces!
So check out the cards from the DT over at SpeedyTV for some inspiration!  Remember, to join SpeedyTV is free and there's tons of challenges, gallery cards, etc. for you to enjoy!  Once you get to SpeedyTV - just click on the Tutorial Time tab and then click on the top and newest tutorial link.  There will be a wonderful stamp set given to the winner of the challenge!  Truly, this wasn't nearly as hard as it might look!!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Poinsettia Blooms by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; MFP Cherry Slush CS; SU DP
Ink:  Copics:  Poinsettia bloom:  R29, 27,24, 22 and YR23; Holly:  G07, 05 and 03 and R37; Lantern:  W7, 5, 3 and 1; R27, 24, 22, YR23; G29, 05, 03 and E25 and 23
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Circle dies

Thanks for looking - later gator!

Big City - Sneak Peek

This new city is called Big City and has 3 very cool images - and one of them is on this little gift card. And, it has 4 wonderful sentiments.  This little gift card is going to the daughter of a friend of mine who just bought her first home in New York - right down from Central Park!  Big City life will be so exciting for her!!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Big City by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Blue CS
Ink:  Versamark Onyx Black
Accessories:  Ribbon scrap

Remember, MFP's 4 day blog hop starts Tuesday, November 27th and runs through Friday, November 30th.

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Just a Note - Sneak Peek

I've got another sneak peek for you today of a new set called Just a Note.  This set is awesome - it has, as you can see, a large background musical score stamp, the musical note by the sentiment and another musical note that can be used.  It has two wonderful sentiments.  This set is going to come in quite handy for many occasions!  Remember, MFP's 4 day blog hop starts Tuesday, November 27th and runs through Friday, November 30th.  MFP is giving away the new sets to the winners of the hop.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Just a Note by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP Smashed Peas CS; MFP Aged Cranberry CS; and MFP Corn Husk CS
Ink:  Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Matting Basics Dies A and B

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

CCEE Stampers Challenge 11-22-2012

It's Thursday and a new challenge at the CCEE Stampers Challenge Blog.  Vicky Gould, one or our awesome and talented DT members is our challenge hostess this month.  For this week's challenge, Vicky has asked us to use the colors yellow, orange and brown and some DP.  I used orange, brown and yellow on my fish and cut out the hat, frame and lure from some DP in an old scrapbook kit I had in my stash to frame out Mr. Fish!

Hope you can join us this week at the CCEE Stampers Challenge Blog and drop your card into Mr. Linky for all to enjoy!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  On the Fly by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Ivory CS; Scrapbook kit - old - no name
Ink:  Copics:  YG95, 93, 91; R83,; YR02, Y06 and E25

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Sneak Peek of new Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s November stamps

Amaryllis Definition is the title of the set from which this image belongs.  The set has image 3 beautiful images and 4 wonderful sentiments.  The sneak peeks run through Monday and then MFP's 4 day blog hop starts Tuesday, November 27, 2012 and runs through and including Friday, November 30th! 

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Amaryllis Definition by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; MFP Spring Leaf CS
Ink:  Copics:  RV06, 000, 0000 and YR04
Accessories:  MFP Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and I'll be having sneak peeks the rest of this week until the hop starts!

Later gator!

A Couple of Challenge Cards for Splitcoast

 

 

These two cards are for challenges at Splitcoast Stampers.  The top card is for Mother Mark's Teapot Tuesdays - and the card is going to a gentleman who was told his cancer was cleared up, however, in October of this  year - the doctors told him the last diagnosis was in error.  George now faces a life-threatening surgery - so our teapotter cards are going to this gentleman to deliver some smiles.

 

The second card is for this week's Featured Stamper 302 - Shadow's Mom (Lee-Anne).  I CASEd one of Lee-Anne's gorgeous cards in her honor as Featured Stamper.

 

 

Card 1 Recipe:

 

 

Stamp:  Lockhart Stamp

Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Hazelnut Tan CS; MFP Scrambled Eggs CS

Ink:  Copics

 

Card 2 Recipe:

 

Stamp:  Stampendous World Christmas Tree; Memory Box sentiment

Paper:  Ivory CS

Ink:  Versamark

Accessories:  Ranger Gold Embossing Powder; Spellbinder's Matting Basics B dies

 

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!



 

 

Can You Digi It Challenge 23 - CAS

Today, it's time for a new challenge at Can You Digi It which will run for two weeks.  The following story board is the inspiration for the challenge.

Be sure and check out all the wonderful digi images, papers, and stamping supplies at Can You Digi It - it's a one stop shopping mall!  I guess you can tell which piece I used from the story board for my card.  Actually, it's a postcard die I used by Sizzix to create this Christmas piece.  Remember, the challenge runs for 2 weeks which gives you plenty of time to complete a card and drop it in for the challenge - and there is a prize to the winner!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Bells & Holly by A Creative Need for Can You Digi It
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS
Ink:  Copics:  Bells: C4, 3, 2, 1; Ribbon: B97, 95, 93 and 91; Holly Leaves: G05, 07 and R37
Accessories:  Sizzix Postcard EF; Pop dots for Bells

Thanks for stopping by - and we hope to see you at the Can You Digi It challenge!!

Later gator!