Thursday, February 28, 2013

CCEE Stampers Challenge 1309 - 2-28-2013


What is today?  Well, yes, it's Thursday - but what else?  Why, it's National Tooth Fairy Day!  Our team hostess this month is Frances Byrne - and she has asked the team to make a card in honor of National Tooth Fairy Day!  For some inspiration, hop over to the CCEE Stampers Challenge Blog and check out the team's cards!  We hope you'll join us with a card - and drop it into Mr. Linky for all to enjoy!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Pre-Colored Tooth Fairy by The Paper Shelter
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Prima Sweet Fairy DP
Ink:  Computer
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Matting Basics A&B Dies; Spellbinder's Large Rectangle Dies; Spellbinder's Lattice Rectangle Dies; Prima Studs (in the corners)

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Squigglefly Sneak Peek


This sneak peek is of Mr. Smiles by Jane Beljo for Squigglefly.  This tag isn't embellished at all, because it's going to a sick little boy (age 3) in the hospital with a set of little tot Legos to play with while he improves.  But the little guy loves to draw monsters - so I thought this might make him smile. 

Be sure and check out all of the new releases at Squigglefly's shop on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Tag Recipe:

Image:  Mr. Smiles by Jane Beljo for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Scrap DP
Ink:  Y38, 18, 08, 06, 04, 02; G07, 05 and 03
Accessories:  Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!



Wednesday, February 27, 2013

MMTPT239 on Splitcoast Stampers


The MMTPT239 challenge this week has a pink/green theme - and the cards will be going go the teapotters in an exchange!

I haven't used this old set for a time, but it always has been a favorite of mine - it's a Stampin' Up set called Happy Harmony.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  SU Happy Harmony
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Lily Pad CS;SU Pretty in Pink
Ink:  SU Gumball Green and SU Pretty in Pink
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Matting Basics A&B Dies; Spellbinder's Lg Circle Dies; Kaisercraft Pearls

Thanks for stopping by!


Squigglefly Sneak Peeks



 
 
 


Here are two sneak peeks of images to be released at Squigglefly's shop on March 2, 2013.  Aren't the images lovely?  These are from a set of images titled Flowers and Sentiments by Elizabeth Kushner for Squigglefly.  Along with the beautiful florals, there are lovely sentiments!  I've colored the lilies to resemble the Belladonna Lilies.

Be sure and drop by Squigglefly's shop on March 2nd to check out all of the new releases!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Flowers and Sentiments by Elizabeth Kushner for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Authentique Essentials DP
Ink:  Copics:  Y18, 08, 06, 04, 02, 00, E23; G07 and 03
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Matting Basics A&B Dies; Spellbinder's Large Oval Dies: Spellbinder's Labels 2 Dies; Gold Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!
 
 
 

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Can You Digi It Challenge 30 - Little Ones


The theme for Challenge 30 at Can You Digi It starting today is Little Ones.  If you look at the inspiration board below, you'll see little ones can mean babies, puppies, kitties, etc.  You can also check out the projects of theDT at the Can You Digi It blog (hot link above).  The challenge runs for two weeks starting today - so you'll have plenty of time to make a card and join the challenge - and there is a prize to the winner!  Be sure and drop over to the Can You Digi It shop and check out all the wonderful images and awesome crafting supplies!




Card Recipe:

Image:  Shorky by LilyPink for Can You Digi It
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; My Minds Eye Lost and Found Madison Avenue DP
Ink:  Copics:  W7,5, 3 and1; R24, 22 and 20
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Circle Dies; Spellbinder's Label 20 Dies; Pink Floss

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



Monday, February 25, 2013

SFC0813 - Get In Shape


The challenge at Squigglefly today is from Team Holly's Hobbyists - and it is to Get In Shape, i.e., make a card that is anything but an A2. 

I am sneak peeking a new image to be released on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Squigglefly's shop - and it is called Flowers and Sentiments by Elizabeth Kushner for Squigglefly.  There are 3 different beautiful floral images and sentiments as well!  Be sure and check out the new releases on March 2 at Squigglefly's shop!!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Flowers and Sentiments by Elizabeth Kushner for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Pink Paislee Indigo Bleu DP and Gray CS
Ink:  Copics:  Daisies:  Y18, 08, 06, 04, 02 and 00, E15 and 13; YG07, 05, 03 and 01 and R21
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Large Circle Dies; Spellbinder's Scalloped Circle Dies; Spellbinder's Matting Basics A&B Dies; Kaisercraft Pearls


Sunday, February 24, 2013

Squigglefly Sneak Peek


I've got a cute image to sneak peek for you today - as Easter is approaching and this would be really adorable for your cards.  This sweet image is by Fawn Palmer and it's called On An Egg.  I love the sentiment that goes along with it too!

The next new release of images at Squigglefly is Saturday, March 2, 2013 - so be there to check them all out!!

Card Recipe:

Image:  On an Egg by Fawn Palmer for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Memory Box Brioche DP
Ink:  Copics:  Y38, 18, 08, 06, 04,02 and 00; E42; Egg:  BG000; Flowers/Leaves: R27, 21 and 20; YG13, 11 and G17

Thanks for stopping by!!


Friday, February 22, 2013

Blog Hop Day 4 - All Postal

 
February Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Lots of Luck Featured February 19
Hum Along Featured February 20
Rain Clouds Featured February 21
All Postal Featured February 22

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 23,2013 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 February 22,2013.






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

 

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Big Cupcake"
 
 
 
 
 
 
Card Recipe:
 
Stamp:  All Postal by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Ivory CS; Basic Grey Hello Luscious; MFP Deepest Mahogony CS
Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa; Copics: BG13, 11; G06, 02, 00
Accessories:  Sizzix Postcard EF; Brown/White Twine
 
 
Thanks for stopping by - good luck on the Hop!

 



Tutorial Time on SpeedyTV Challenge 37

Below is my tutorial for Challenge 37 on Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Tutorial Time on SpeedyTV.


 


Hello and welcome to my Concertina Card Tutorial.  I purchased a book by Scor-Pal, Score, Fold & Create and it had so many awesome tutorials.  I changed up their tutorial a bit to suit my card – made it a bit easier and less embellished.  So, let’s get started.

Supplies:

Scoring Board of some sort;
Cutting board or scissors;
Border Punch of choice;
Ink and Stamp Set of choice; and
12x12 Designer Paper of Choice.



 

 

 
Step 1:

Cut your 12x12 designer paper to 12x8
 


 

 
 

Step 2:

Put your 12x8 piece of designer paper on your scoring board with the 12” length across.  Now score the side you want facing out at 3 inches and 9 inches (these will be mountain folds).  Turn the piece over and score at 6 inches (this will be the valley fold).
 
 
 
 
Step 3:

Lay out your scored piece of 12x8 designer paper and take a ruler and on the left side of the designer paper – using the ruler make a pencil mark at the 5 inch mark.  Now go the right side of your designer paper and, using your ruler – make a pencil mark at the 1 inch mark.  Take your ruler and pencil and connect the 5 inch mark to the 1 inch mark drawing a light line between the 2 marks.  Now take your cutting board or scissors and trim the top piece off.



 

 
 
 
 

Step 4: 

Now take a border punch of your choice and punch across the top of the 12x8 designer paper.

 




Step 5:

Now take the 12x8 piece of scored, trimmed and punched designer paper and make mountain folds at the 3 and 9 inch scored lines and a valley fold at the 6 inch scored line.

 


 

Step 6:

Now you are ready to stamp and/or decorate the card.  I used a sentiment from In My Den by Mark’s Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. – as you can see on the front panel.

 
 
 

I used the images and sentiments from In My Den to decorate the inside of my card.
 
 
 

  

But remember, you can use plain cardstock and designer paper together, you can use die cuts, ribbons and other embellishments to create a really fancy Concertina card. 

 

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial – enjoy.


Card Recipe:

Stamp:  In My Den by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS (for all images); SU DP
Ink:  Copics
Accessories:  Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by - and to see the rests of the Design Team's cards - head over to SpeedyTV and check them all out.  Not a member of Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s SpeedyTV - no problem, it's free and easy peasy to sign up.  Click on the Tutorial Time tab and then Challenge 37 to view all of the cards of the DT!



Thursday, February 21, 2013

MFP Blog Hop Day 3 - Rain Clouds

 
February Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Lots of Luck Featured February 19
Hum Along Featured February 20
Rain Clouds Featured February 21
All Postal Featured February 22

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 23,2013 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 February 22,2013.






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

 

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Big Cupcake"
 
 
 
 
Card Recipe:
 
Stamp:  Rain Clouds by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Scrambled Eggs CS
Ink:  Copics:  Frog: YG07, 05, 03 and 01; R21; Umbrella: Y18, 08, 06, 02, 04 and 00; Clouds: C01, 02, B01 and 00; Rain Drops: B02
Accessories:  Pop Dots; Spellbinder's Matting Basics Dies B (inside); Scissors
 
 
Thanks for stopping by - good luck on the Hop!

 


CCEE1308 Challenge 2-21-2013

 
Our hostess for the challenges this month at CCEE is one of our DT members, Frances Byrne.  Frances has asked us to see how many things beginning with the letter "C" we can use to create a card. Think colors, images, embellishments or style of card!  We hope to see your cards - be sure and check out the cards of the DT for some inspiration - and leave some love on their blogs.  Just drop your card into Mr.Linky for everyone to enjoy!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Big Cupcake by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS (for image); SU Crumb Case CS; SU Chocolate Chip CS; Pink Paislee Bayberry Cottage DP
Ink:  Copics: E47, 44, 43, 42, 41 and 50
Accessories:  SB Circle Dies; SB Scalloped Circle Dies; Brown/White Twine; Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!



Wednesday, February 20, 2013

MFP Blog Hop Day 2 - Hum Along

 
February Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Lots of Luck Featured February 19
Hum Along Featured February 20
Rain Clouds Featured February 21
All Postal Featured February 22

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 23,2013 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 February 22,2013.






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

 

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Big Cupcake"
 
 
 


Card Recipe:
 
 
Stamp:  Hum Along by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium140 lb. CS: Ivory CS; SU Regal Rose CS
Ink:  Copics: Hibiscus: R24, 22, 20; YG05, 03 and YG15; Hummingbird: YGj07, 06, 05, 03, 02 and 11;  RV05, 04 and 01; C7, 5 and E43
Accessories:  MS Border Punch; Pop Dots
 
Good luck on the hop!



Pam 
Kathy B  (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 




Tuesday, February 19, 2013

MFP Blog Hop Day 1 - Lots of Luck

 
February Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Lots of Luck Featured February 19
Hum Along Featured February 20
Rain Clouds Featured February 21
All Postal Featured February 22

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 23,2013 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 February 22,2013.






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

 

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Big Cupcake"



 
Card Recipes:
Card 1:
Stamp:  Lots of Luck by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper: Ivory CS
Ink:  Copics: Suit/Hat: G09, 07, 05 and 03; Vest/Socks: YR16 and 15; Clover:  YG05 and 03; Skin: E00, 000 and R21; Shoes: W7, 5, 3 and 1; YR23
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Matting Basics B Dies (inside)
 
Card 2:
Stamp: Lots of Luck by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Spring Green CS
Ink:  Copics:  Clover: YG07, 05, 03 and 01
Accessories:  Spellbinder's Matting Basics A&B Dies; Pop Dots
 
 
Thanks for stopping by - and good luck on the hop!



Pam 
Kathy B  (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 



Monday, February 18, 2013

Official Sneak Peek of Big Cupcake and Love Script




Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. is official sneak peeking their 5th stamp set, Love Script, and the mini set, Big Cupcake.

Remember, MFP's 4 day blog hop starts tomorrow, February 19th.  The more comments you leave on the blogs of the Senior Design Team, the more chances you have to win one of the newly released stamp sets!

Card Recipes:
Card 1: Love Script:
Stamp:  Love Script by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP Hazelnut Tan CS; Ivory CS
Ink:  SU Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Spellbinder dies; EK border punch and ivory pearls

Card 2:
Stamp:  Big Cupcake Mini Set by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb.CS: Kraft CS; Authentique Essentials DP
Ink:  Copics: Wrapper:  E57,55, 53, 51; Icing: B00, 000, 0000; Hearts: B02 and 01
Accessories:  SB Circle Dies; Pop Dots

Card 3:
Stamp:  Big Cupcake Mini Set by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Cherry Slush CS; DP Scrap
Ink:  Copics: Wrapper:  E55, 53, 51; Icing: BG23, 13 and 11; Cherry Hearts: R24, 22 and 20
Accessories:  Pop Dots; Glamour Dust Glitter

Thanks for stopping by - and hope to see you at the hop on the 19th!