Thursday, January 31, 2013

CCEE1305 1-31-2013


One of our DT members, Joanne, is the challenge hostess for the month of January.  For today, Joanne has indicated that it's Winter, but we should think of something hot, i.e., the beach, hot peppers, romance, etc. and make a card based on that theme. 

So, drop by CCEE Stampers Challenge blog and check out the DT's cards for some inspiration and maybe you could leave some love on their blogs.  Use the hot link above to get to CCEE and drop your card into Mr. Linky for everyone to enjoy.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Lighthouses by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., Vacation by MFP; and Hot & Spicy by MFP
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; SU Bashful Blue CS; SU Midnight Muse CS
Ink:  Copics:  Lighthouse: R29, 27, 24, 22 and Y18; Trees: G29 and BG09
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Matting Basics A & B dies

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!



Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Can You Digi It Challenge 28

 
 
 
Challenge 28 today at Can You Digi It is Green is Coming.   Below is the picture board for your inspiration.  I used Spring colors to show that green is indeed on its way - and the sooner the better! The challenge runs for two weeks - or until 02/11/2013 - so you have plenty of time to get a card made for this fun challenge - and there is a prize!!  And, remember to check out the shop at Can You Digi It for adorable images and awesome stamping supplies!
 
 


Card Recipe:

Image:  Frog by Dana's Digital Cafe for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS: MFP Spring Green CS; SU DP
Ink:  Copics:  YG07, 06, 05, 03, 02 and 00
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Fancy RibbonThreader Die; Spellbinder's Matting Basics A&B; Marcella K adhesive gems; Misc. Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by - and hope to see you at the challenge.  Later gator!



Monday, January 28, 2013

Squigglefly Challenge - Show Some Heart


Today is another new challenge at Squigglefly!  Holley's Hobbyists are handling the challenge and they have asked that we make cards and Show Some Heart.  I used another new image to be released on February 2, 2013 at Squigglefly's on-line shop - along with several other wonderful new images!

We hope to see you at the challenge - so, get your heart stamping accessories out - get your card made and drop it into Mr. Linky.  There is a prize to be awarded to the winner!

Card Recipe:

Image:  I Love You This Much by Cheryl Alger for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Cherry Slush CS; Bo Bunny Crush DP
Ink:  Copics:  Outfit:  BG23, 13 and 11; Skin:  E00, 000 and R21; Shoes/Stars: R24, 22 and 20; Hair: E3, 51 and 50
Accessories:  SU Hearts Framelits; SB Matting Basics A&B Dies

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Saturday, January 26, 2013

Happy Birthday with a Saturated Canary Image


This is a birthday card made for the Splitcoast TSC challenge yesterday.  The challenge was to use three different shapes - I used two Labels 20 Dies and a Circle Die - both from Spellbinders.  The cute image is called Haley (the little girl) and Harley (her little pig) - it just makes you want to buy a little pig and put a dress on it!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Haley & Harley by Saturated Canary
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Spring Green CS; SU DP
Ink:  Copics: (Haley's skirt: YG07, 05, 03, 02, 01, 00; Haley's Shirt/Bow:  R27, 21 and 20; Haley's Shoes: YG03, 01 and 00; Harley's skirt:  YG05, 03 and 01 and Harley's Bow: R21; Haley's Skin: E00, 000, R21 and Harley R00, 000 and R21; Also used PrismaColor Pencils and General's Chalk Pencils
Accessories:  Spellbinders: Circle Dies and Labels 20 Dies and Matting Basics A&B Dies

Thanks for having a look and for stopping by - later gator!



Squigglefly Sneak Peek



 
 
Meet Kylie, the Gymnast by Fawn Palmer for Squigglefly.  Kylie will be released on February 2, 2013 with several other images!  Be sure and jump over to Squigglefly's on-line shop and check out all the awesome new images on February 2nd!!
 
Card Recipe:
 
Image:  Kylie, the Gymnast by Fawn Palmer for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Authentique Essentials DP
Ink:  Copics:  Suit: YG05, 03 and 01; Skin: E00, 000 and R21; and Prisma Color Pencils
Accessories:  SP Labels 20 dies; SB Matting Basics A&B Dies; Misc. Ribbon
 
Thanks for stopping by - later gator!
 
 

Friday, January 25, 2013

Tutorial Time on SpeedyTV Challenge 33


Today is another new tutorial and challenge at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Tutorial Time on SpeedyTV!  Today the tutorial is presented by Debbie Moran - and it is crayon resist!  Okay, I admit it, I had to run and buy some crayons.  I used to have a huge box here when my grandson was a tiny tot!  Anyway, I know I keep saying this, but this is a new technique for me again today!  Crayon resist is fun and easy peasy!!  Why not join us for this awesome tutorial and fun challenge at SpeedyTV!  Not a member, no problem - just to to the hot link above, click on Tutorial Time and then on Challenge 33.  You can drop your card into Mr. Linky and the stamp set below is the prize for this week's challenge!


Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Love, Love, Love by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; SU White Glossy; SU Midnight Muse CS
Ink:  SU Midnight Muse and Bashful Blue
Accessories:  SB Matting Basics A&B Dies; Pale Blue ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you at the challenge!

Later gator!


Squigglefly Sneak Peek


This cute new image is by Lynne Stansbery for Squigglefly - but will not be released until February 2, 2013 - along with many other images!  Be sure and stop by Squigglefly's on-line shop on February 2, 2013 and check out all the wonderful new images!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Up Close and Personal by Lynne Stansbery for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Cherry Slush CS; SU Midnight Muse CS: Authentique Essentials DP
Ink:  Copics:  Jeans: B97, 95, 93 and 91; Tennis Shoes:  R27, 24 and 22; Dress: R24, 22; Flats: R21 and 20 and Prisma Color Pencils
Accessories:  SB Circle Dies; SB Rectangle Dies and SB Matting Basics A&B Dies

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Thursday, January 24, 2013

Squigglefly Sneak Peak 1-24-2013



 
 
Today, I have a sneak peek for you of a new image to be released February 2, 2013 at the Squigglefly on-line shop.  This pretty image is titled Bush Shack by Gayle Seach (a new artist debuting her work at this release).  Be sure and be at Squigglefly's shop on February 2nd to see all of the wonderful new images.
 
Card Recipe:
 
Image:  Bush Shack by Gayle Seach for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Graphic 45 Botanicabella Collection DP
Ink:  Copics:  Shack: E19, 17, 15, 13 and 11; Greenery: YG07, 05, 03 and 01 and Prisma Color Pencils
Accessories:  CL Fern Dies; SB Matting Basics A&B Dies
 
Thanks for stopping by - later gator!
 
 
 
 
 

CCEE Stampers Challenge 1304 1-24-2013


Wow, time flies - it seems like I just uploaded last week's card!  Oh, wait - I did a pre-post - LOL!!  Anyway, Joanne, our hostess this week from our DT has asked us to make a card based on Punch the Clock Day (which is January 27th) and make it a masculine card.  I went for a very, very CAS green card and I already know to whom I shall send this card!

We hope to see you at the CCEE Stampers Challenge blog this week. After you make your card, just drop it into Mr. Linky for all to enjoy!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  In My Den by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP Spring Green CS
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Pea Pod Green Twine

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!



Monday, January 21, 2013

Squigglefly Challenge 1-21-2013 - Use Inchies


Today, there is a new challenge at Squigglefly brought to you by Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals - and that challenge is to use inchies on your card!  So hop on over to Squigglefly's challenge blog and check out the cards/projects of Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals - for some inspiration.  Remember, to leave a little love on their blogs!  And, the winner will receive a prize!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Polly's Pretty Pink Flower by Cheryl Alger for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Gray CS; SU DP
Ink:  Copics:  Flower/Shoes:  R24, 22, 21, 20 and 00; Dress/Ribbon:  Y08, 06, 04, 02, 00, Pot:  E15, 13 and 11
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Labels 22 Dies; 1 inch square punch

Thanks for dropping by - later gator!!



Friday, January 18, 2013

Blog Hop Day 4 - Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.




   January Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Fantastic Dogs Featured January 15
No Sour Grapes Featured January 16
In My Den Featured January 17
Love, Love, Love Featured January 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 January 19, 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 11PM EST on Friday January 18,2013.


Happy New Year!!! Welcome to the first blog hop of 2013! We are so excited to share the great stamp sets we are releasing this month and the months to come. 



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

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Not So Ugly"

 
 

 
 
 
 
Card Recipe:
 
Card (1)
Stamp:  Love, Love, Love by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium140 lb. CS; MFP Cherry Slush CS; MFP Black CS; Bo Bunny Crush DP
Ink:  Su Real Red and Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Basic Dies A&B; Pop Dots
 
Card (2)
Stamp:  Love, Love, Love by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb.CS; MFP Cherry Slush CS; MFP Black CS; Bo Bunny Crush DP
Ink:  SU Real Red and Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  SU Punch and Pop Dots
 
Thanks for stopping by and good luck on the hop!
 

Pam 
Kathy B  (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 
 






Tutorial Time on Speedy TV Challenge 32 - Packing Tape Transfer Technique



Today is another technique challenge on Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s SpeedyTV.  Today, Thrifty Stamper, from our Tutorial Time Design Team has a new technique on transferring images with packing tape - Challenge 32.  Be sure and check out her fun tutorial, make your card and link it up on SpeedyTV.  Not a member - not a problem - it's easy and free to join.  Once you are at SpeedyTV (use hot link above), click on Tutorial Time and then click on Challenge 32 and there you are.  Check out the designs from the DT for some inspiration - and be sure to leave them some love on their blogs!

This is the lovely stamp set going to the winner of the challenge:



Card Recipe:

Stamps:  MFP Tree Greetings; MFP Scenic Selections


Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you at the challenge - later gator!



Thursday, January 17, 2013

Blog Hop Day 3 - Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.




   January Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Fantastic Dogs Featured January 15
No Sour Grapes Featured January 16
In My Den Featured January 17
Love, Love, Love Featured January 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 January 19, 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 11PM EST on Friday January 18,2013.


Happy New Year!!! Welcome to the first blog hop of 2013! We are so excited to share the great stamp sets we are releasing this month and the months to come. 



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

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Not So Ugly"

 


 
 
 

Card Recipe:
 
Stamp:  In My Den by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; MFP Spring Green CS; SU Midnight Muse CS; Graphics 45 Steampun Debutante DP
Ink:  Copics:  Chair:  B97, 95, 93, 91 and E25, 23; Books: G99, 94 and YG95 and 93
Accessories:  Pop Dots; Spellbinder Matting Basics Dies A&B; Black adhesive gem
 
Thanks for stopping by - and good luck on the hop!!



Pam 
Kathy B   (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 







The hostess from our Design Team this week is Joanne and she has asked us to make a clean and simple sympathy card.  Please check out the cards of the DT on CCEE Stampers Challenge Blog for some inspiration.  And, if you opt to make a card, you can drop it into Mr. Linky for all to enjoy (just use the hot link above).

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  SU  Thoughts and Prayers
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Sunrise Orange CS
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Draft Concepts EF; SB circle dies

Hope to see you at CCEE for the challenge this week.

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!



Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Blog Hop Day 2 - Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.




   January Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Fantastic Dogs Featured January 15
No Sour Grapes Featured January 16
In My Den Featured January 17
Love, Love, Love Featured January 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 January 19, 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 11PM EST on Friday January 18,2013.


Happy New Year!!! Welcome to the first blog hop of 2013! We are so excited to share the great stamp sets we are releasing this month and the months to come. 



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

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Not So Ugly"

 
 
 
 
Card Recipe:
 
Stamp:  No Sour Grapes by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Cherry Slush CS; MFP Black CS; SU DP
Ink:  Copics:  Bottle:  R59, 56; Grapes: V09, 06, 08, 04; Leaves: YG07, 05, 03 and 01; Cheese:  YR21 and 20; Glass Stem:  BG000, 0000
Accessories: Red Glitter Twine; Wine Bottle Template Cutting Cafe
 
Thanks for stopping by - go luck on the hop!
 

Pam 
Kathy B  (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 






Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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




   January Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Fantastic Dogs Featured January 15
No Sour Grapes Featured January 16
In My Den Featured January 17
Love, Love, Love Featured January 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 January 19, 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 11PM EST on Friday January 18,2013.


Happy New Year!!! Welcome to the first blog hop of 2013! We are so excited to share the great stamp sets we are releasing this month and the months to come. 



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

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Not So Ugly"

 



Card Recipe:
 
Stamp:  Fantastic Dogs by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS: WeRMemoryKeepers Friends Furever DP
Ink:  Copics: Cocker Spaniel: YR27, 24, 23, 21 and 20


Thanks for stopping by - and good luck on the hop!

Pam 
Kathy B  (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 

 





Can You Digi It Challenge 27 01-15-2013



Today is a new challenge at Can You Digi It and it's called Getting Girly which will run for two weeks until January 28th.  So, yes, you have plenty of time to get a card made for this fun challenge.

This is the picture board for some inspiration.  If you notice, there is a lot of pink - but I used my inspiration from the touches of light green in a few of the pics.




Be sure and join us for this Getting Girly challenge - and when you link your card up - you have a chance to win a great prize!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Chic Dress and Frame by LilyPink for Can You Digi It
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; MFP Black CS; MFP Spring Green
Ink:  Copics:  YG07, 05, 03, 01, 0000, 00
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Matting Basics A & B; SU Green Ribbon

Hope to see you at the challenge.  Thanks for stopping by - later gator!