Thursday, May 30, 2013

CCEE Challenge 1322 - It's a Picnic



Welcome to the weekly challenge at CCEE Stampers blog!  Shirley has been hosting the challenges all month - so, today, she is taking us on a picnic!  Get out your picnic baskets, watermelon, ants, etc. and come on along on our picnic!  Drop your cards into Inlinkz for everyone to enjoy and if you are linking from a gallery, be sure to reference CCEE1322! 

Card Recipe:

Image:  Picnic Basket by Just Inklined
Paper:  MFP White Premium Heavy 140 lb. CS; Little Yellow Bicycle Hello Spring DP
Ink:  Copics:  Basket: E19, 17, 15, 1 and11; Basket Liner:  YG07, 05, 03 and 01; Plates: Y06, 04 and 00; Peach YR82; Utensils: R24; Bread: E42, 41 and 40; Tomatoes: R27, 24 and 22; Wine: V06, 04, 01, 00 and E71; Grass: G28 and 24
Accessories:  SB Label Dies; SB Matting Basics A&B Dies

Thanks so much for stopping by - later gator!


Monday, May 27, 2013

Squigglefly Challenge 2113 - Around the Corner

 
Welcome to Squigglefly's Monday challenge!  Today, Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals are giving the challenge - "Around the Corner."  Round the corners on your CS, DP image, etc.  Easy Peasy!  Remember, there is always a prize to the winner of the challenge.  So, get your rounders, chompers, scissors  and round the corners. 

Card Recipe:

Image:  Tulip Display by Lynne Stansbery for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium140 lb. CS; SU Midnight Muse CS and SU DP
Ink:  Copics:  Y08, 06, 04, 00; YG05 and 03; BG10 and 0000
Accessories:  Large Corner Rounder; SB Lg Circle Dies; SB Matting Basics A&B Dies

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


Saturday, May 25, 2013

Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 161 - Joseph's Coat Technique


Today is another new challenge at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Speedy Fox & Friends - and that challenge is to use the technique of Joseph's Coat.  This was a new one for me - but for some reason, I just couldn't get the best picture to show the pretty colors!

Check out this awesome and fun stamp set that will be sent to the winner of the challenge:




Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Marsh Silhouettes by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP Hazelnut Tan CS; SU Midnight Muse CS; (Inside - Prima Nature's Garden DP)
Ink:  Versamark and SU Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist and Ranger's Clear EP
Accessories:  SB Matting Basics Dies A&B

Come and join in the challenge by trying the Joseph's Coat technique - it easy peasy!  Be sure and check out the card of the Speedy Fox & Friends DT!

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Thursday, May 23, 2013

CCEE Challenge 1321 - Let's Go Fishing


CCEE's Challenge 1321 today is given by our own sweet Shirley and she says - "Let's Go Fishing."  So, look through  your stamps and find something that deals with fishing, make your card and load it up into Inlinkz for everyone to enjoy!  If you're loading up to a gallery, be sure to reference CCEE Challenge 1321!

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  SU By The Tide
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium140 lb.CS; SU Midnight Muse CS (inside)
Ink:  Copics: G24, 21, 20 and R20; SU Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Island Indigo, Tempting Turquoise and So Saffron
Accessories:  Sponges; SB Matting Basics A&B Dies; Pop Dots

Hope to see you all at the CCEE challenge this week - and be sure to leave some love on the blogs of the DT!!

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Two Splitcoast Challenges


This card was for two challenges on Splitcoast - Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday Challenge 261 and Queen for the Day 165.  I am really liking this newly released set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. titled Marsh Birds.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Marsh Birds by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium140 lb.CS
Ink:  Copics:
Accessories:  SB Dies and Blue Thread

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!



Saturday, May 18, 2013

Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 160


Welcome to another challenge at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Speedy Fox & Friends!  Today the challenge is "Have a Window."  If you don't have a die - make your own window!!

For the view through the window, I used MFP's newly released set Marsh Silhouettes, along with a previously released set titled Scenic Selections (birds).  Wash up those windows - and drop them into Inlinkz - and, remember, there is always a prize for the winner.  This week, the prize is:


Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Marsh Silhouettes and Scenic Selections by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Pape:MFP Hazelnut Tan CS; SU Bashful Blue; We R Memory Keepers Vintage-T DP
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories:  MB Window Die

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Friday, May 17, 2013

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


May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured May 14th
Marsh Birds

Featured May 15th
In Tents
 
Featured May 16th

Space Fun
 
Featured May 17th

Now Showing

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 18,2013 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 May 17,2013.



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

"Marsh Silhouettes"


 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is



"Lilly of the Valley"
                                                      

 


 
 
Wow, the first three days of our hop have flown by so quickly!  Today is Day 4 of the hop and the Senior Design Team is showcasing Now Showing.  I've made 2 cards with this set and you can see how versatile it is and such fun to work with!  The second card also features Space Fun images in the film strip!
 
 
Remember, 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 for May!
 
 
Your next stop is Angie - be sure and hop over to see what she has in store for you today!
 
Thanks for stopping by - and good luck on the hop!
 
 
 
Patty P.
Pam 
Kathy B  (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 



Thursday, May 16, 2013

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


May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured May 14th
Marsh Birds

Featured May 15th
In Tents
 
Featured May 16th

Space Fun
 
Featured May 17th

Now Showing

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 18,2013 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 May 17,2013.



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

"Marsh Silhouettes"


 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is



"Lilly of the Valley"
                                                      



 
 
Welcome to Day 3 of MFP's 4 day blog hop!  Today, the Senior Design Team is featuring Space Fun - an adorable set and it's awesome for all ages!!  Check out the ad above for the picture of the full set!
 
 
Remember, the more comments you leave on the blogs of the Senior Design Team throughout the hop - the more chances you will have to win one of the newly released sets!
 
 
Your next stop is the talented, Angie, so hop on over to her blog and check out what she has in store for you!

 

Patty P.
Pam 
Kathy B   (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 



Thanks for stopping by and good luck on the hop!



CCEE Stampers Challenge 1320 - Let It All Hang Out Or Over


Shirley is handing out the challenges for the month of May at the CCEE Stampers Challenge Blog and, for today's challenge, she has said "Let it hang out or over."  Well, there are so many ways to interpret this - but I chose to hang my blue heron over the side of the ovals. 

We sure hope to see you at the challenge - and if you link up from a gallery - be sure to identify your card with CCEE1320.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Marsh Birds and Marsh Silhouettes by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; SU Midnight Muse and Perfect Plum
Ink:  Copics: C1, C0, BG000, 0000 and E43
Accessories:  SB Large Oval Dies; Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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


May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured May 14th
Marsh Birds

Featured May 15th
In Tents
 
Featured May 16th

Space Fun
 
Featured May 17th

Now Showing

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 18,2013 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 May 17,2013.



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

"Marsh Silhouettes"


 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is



"Lilly of the Valley"
                                                      

 
 
 
 
Wow, it's already Day 2 of MFP's 4 day hop - where does the time go?!  Today, the featured set by the Senior Design Team is In Tents.  I had such a good time working with this fun set (and if you'll look above this post at the ad - you can see all the fun images)!
 
 
Remember, the more comments you leave on the blogs of the Senior Design Team - the more chances you'll have to win one of the wonderful new stamp sets!
 
 
Your next stop is the talented Angie!
 
Thanks for stopping by - and good luck!
 


Patty P.
Pam 
Kathy B  (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 






Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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


May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured May 14th
Marsh Birds

Featured May 15th
In Tents
 
Featured May 16th

Space Fun
 
Featured May 17th

Now Showing

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 18,2013 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 May 17,2013.



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

"Marsh Silhouettes"


 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is



"Lilly of the Valley"
                                                      


Welcome to Blog Hop Day 1 of our 4 day hop!  Today, the Senior Design team is featuring Marsh Birds.  It's a gorgeous set (as you can see from the ad above).  I actually really like how this card turned out.  Sure hope you can hop along with us!  Remember, the more comments you leave on the blogs of the Senior Design Team-the more chances you'll have to win one of the newly released stamp sets!

 
 
Your next stop is the blog of our talented Angie!!  Thanks for stopping by and good luck!


Patty P.
Pam 
Kathy B  (YOU ARE HERE)
Toni 



Monday, May 13, 2013

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





Today, Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., is sneak peeking their 5th and mini sets in the new May release.  The first 2 cards were made with the beautiful mini set, Lily of the Valley.  The third card shows the new fifth set titled Marsh Silhouettes (which coordinates with another new set being released titled Marsh Birds.)  That's the great thing about MFP stamp sets, there are so many ways to mix and match!!

REMEMBER, MARK'S FINEST PAPERS, A HEINRICH CO.'S 4 DAY BLOG HOP STARTS TOMORROW AND RUNS THROUGH FRIDAY, THE 17TH.  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 1 Recipe:

Stamp:  Lily of the Valley by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  Kraft CS
Ink:  Copics:  YG07, 05, 03 and 01 and Y08
Accessories: Green gingham bow

Card 2 Recipe:

Stamp: Lily of the Valley by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS
Ink:  Copics:  YG05, 05, 03 and 01
Accessories:  Sizzix EF

Card 3 Recipe:

Stamp:  Marsh Silhouettes by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  SU Morning Sun and Sunrise Orange CS
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  Twine

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Squigglefly Challenge 1913 - There's Something in My Pocket


It's Monday and time for a new challenge at Squigglefly!  This week, Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals' challenge is to make a card with a pocket to hold something - i.e., a gift card, bookmark, whatever!  I used a sentiment by Roann Mathias to insert into my little envelope pocket.  Be sure and check out all the wonderful images and sentiments at Squigglefly's on-line shop!

We hope to see you at the challenge - and, remember, there is always a prize to the winner!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Friends Forever by Roann Mathias for Squigglefly
Paper: MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb.CS: Graphic 45 French Country DP (thank you, Shirley)
Ink:  Computer
Accessories:  SB Matting Basics A&B Dies; Sizzix Scallop Envelope Die

We can't wait to see what you all make for this challenge!

Later gator!

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 159 - Glittered

 
Woo hoo - my first day on the Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Speedy Fox & Friends Design Team (I moved from Tutorial Time on SpeedyTV to this team)!  The challenge today is for your card/project to be "glittered."  It's very hard to see, but the space ship is glittered and I used dots of Icicle Stickles all around the ship and on the little planet!  Get your sparklies and glitter out and drop your card into Inlinkz.  (You can use the above hot link to hop over and check out the cards of the Design Team for some inspiration)!  This is also a sneak peek of a new stamp set to be released next week by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

The winner will receive this pretty stamp set titled Autumn Friendships.



Card Recipe:

Stamp: Space Fun by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS
Ink:  Copics:  Space Ship:  BG49, 32, 11, 10, 0000; Alien: YR04, 02, 01 and Y17 and R24
Accessories:  SB Matting Basics A&B Dies

Hope to see you at this week's challenge!!

Later gator!



Friday, May 10, 2013

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


I've got another sneak peek for you today of one of the new sets to be released next week by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. titled In Tents.  Lots of fun images in this set, as well as cute sentiments to go along with the images.

Remember, Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s 4 day blog hop starts Tuesday, May 14, 2013 and runs through Friday, May 17th.  The more comments you leave on the blogs of the Senior Design Team - the more chances you will have to win one of the newly released stamp sets.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  In Tents by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  SU Bashful Blue
Ink:  Copics
Accessories:  Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Thursday, May 9, 2013

CCEE1319 - Make a CAS with Scraps


Today's challenge 1319 at the CCEE Stampers challenge blog - given by our very own sweet Shirley - is to make a CAS card using scraps - easy peasy - right?!

For this challenge, I sneak peeked a new stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. titled Marsh Silhouettes.  You can see that I used two of the images and one of the sentiments from the set.

You can use the hot link above and jump over to CCEE and check out the cards/projects of the DT for some inspiration.  We hope you'll join us by dropping your card into Inlinkz for everyone to enjoy. If you are joining through a gallery - just make sure to reference CCEE1319.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Marsh Silhouettes by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; DP Scraps
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!