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

Welcome to Day 3 of our Christmas in July Blog Hop!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

HO,HO, HO!! WELCOME TO MARK’S FINEST PAPERS, a Heinrich Co’s CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP!  DURING THIS FUN CHRISTMAS HOP, MANY OF THE CHRISTMAS SETS IN MARK’S FINEST PAPERS, a Heinrich Co.’s ON-LINE SHOP WILL BE FEATURED BY MFP’S VARIOUS DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS.  WE HOPE YOU CAN FOLLOW ALONG WITH US ON THE HOP  - AND MAYBE GET A JUMP START ON SOME OF THOSE CHRISTMAS CARDS AND PROJECTS!
 

Kathy B 

An'Jenic 

Angela C 

Jane C 

Toni 

Angela 

Today's special blog hop creations are Christmas Candy Kisses Sleeves  and Cookie Boxes! 

Tutorial for Christmas Candy Kisses Sleeves HERE

Sample Made by Kathy B.

Tutorial for Cookie Boxes HERE

Sample made by Kathy B

Hop with us for a chance to win this fabulous stamp set
 THE WINNER CHOSEN AT THE END OF THE HOP WILL BE RECEIVING THIS AWESOME CHRISTMAS/WINTER STAMP SET!!

 

Thanks for Joining us today, be sure to stop back by tomorrow for the final day of our Christmas in July Hop.
 

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

Welcome to Day 2 of our Christmas in July Blog Hop!
 

Tuesday July 30, 2013

HO,HO, HO!! WELCOME TO MARKS FINEST PAPERS, a Heinrich Co.'s CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP!  DURING THIS FUN CHRISTMAS HOP, MANY OF THE CHRISTMAS SETS IN MARKS FINEST PAPERS, a Heinrich Co.'s ON-LINE SHOP WILL BE FEATURED BY MFP's VARIOUS DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS.  WE HOPE YOU CAN FOLLOW ALONG WITH US ON THE HOP  - AND MAYBE GET A JUMP START ON SOME OF THOSE CHRISTMAS CARDS AND PROJECTS!

Shirley Qu
Thrifty Stamper

Gail Scott
 Sue W
Angela C
An'Jenic

Today's special blog hop creation is a Rocker Card
You can find a tutorial for this creation here.

The rocking card below is from yours truly.

 

 

Hop with us for a chance to win this fabulous stamp set
 THE WINNER CHOSEN AT THE END OF THE HOP WILL BE RECEIVING THIS AWESOME CHRISTMAS/WINTER STAMP SET!!

Thanks for Joining us today, be sure to stop back by tomorrow for Day 3 of our Christmas in July Hop.

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

Welcome to the First Day of our Christmas in July Blog Hop!

Monday July 29, 2013

HO,HO, HO!! WELCOME TO MARK’S FINEST PAPERS, a Heinrich Co’s CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP!  DURING THIS FUN CHRISTMAS HOP, MANY OF THE CHRISTMAS SETS IN MARK’S FINEST PAPERS, a Heinrich Co.’s ON-LINE SHOP WILL BE FEATURED BY MFP’S VARIOUS DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS.  WE HOPE YOU CAN FOLLOW ALONG WITH US ON THE HOP  - AND MAYBE GET A JUMP START ON SOME OF THOSE CHRISTMAS CARDS AND PROJECTS!

 

Kathy B

Thrifty Stamper

Angela C

Janine B

Angela C 

Pam S 
 

An'Jenic 

For today's special blog hop creations, we have created a Wine Tote
You can find a tutorial for this creation here.

The tote below was created by me.

 

Hop with us for a chance to win this fabulous stamp set
 THE WINNER CHOSEN AT THE END OF THE HOP WILL BE RECEIVING THIS AWESOME CHRISTMAS/WINTER STAMP SET!!

 

Thanks for joining us today, be sure to stop back by tomorrow for Day 2 of our Christmas in July Hop.

Squigglefly Challenge 3013 and MMTPT on SCS 261

Welcome to a new challenge at Squigglefly today - hosted by Team Holley's Hobbyists - a very talented group of ladies!

Today, the challenge from Holley's Hobbyists is to Piece or Pierce - fun and easy peasy!  So, get out some DP or your paper piercer and join us (just jump over using the hot link in the first paragraph)!!  And while you are at Squigglefly's blog, check out the DT's cards and leave some love on their blogs!

The other challenge for this card is Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday at Splitcoast Stampers - and this week - it's Tickle a Teapotter - our cards will be going to each other!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Swing Me a Story Maddie by Cheryl Alger for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Little Yellow Bicycle Hello Spring DP
Ink:  Copics:  Hat:  R89, 85, 83 and YG05; Dress/Socks:  R85, 83 and 81; Shoes: E25, 23 and 21; Swing: E15,13 and 11; Hair: Y32 and E50; Skin: E00, 000 and R21; Book:  YG05, 03 and 01; Ladybug R27
Accessories:  SB Matting Basics A&B Dies

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Squigglefly Sneak Peek

I have a second sneak peek for you today of a new image from Squigglefly to be released on August 3rd - and this one is from a new artist by the name of Judith Hart.  Be sure and check out Ms. Hart's releases on the 3rd at Squigglefly's on-line shop, as well as several other artists' releases.

I will a third peek for you on Monday - and I will be using it for 2 challenges!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Bedtime by Judith Hart for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium140 lb. CS; Bo Bunny Ambrosia DP
Ink:  Copics:  Headboard: YR07, 04 and 02; Pillow: Y06, 04, 02; Bear: E17,15 and 13; Jammies:  R85, 83 and 81; Skin: E00, 000 and R21; Sheet/Blanket: YR8, 01, 00, 000 and 0000
Accessories:  SB Matting Basics A&B Dies and Scissors\

Thanks for stopping by - and remember, Squigglefly will have a new challenge for you on Monday, July 29th!

Later Gator!

Squigglefly Sneak Peek

Today, I have a sneak peek for you from Squigglefly of a new image being released on August 3, 2013 by artist, Diana Garrison and this is title Birds on a Wire.  Isn't it adorable!!

Remember, check out Squigglefly's on-line shop on August 3rd for the new releases.  And, there will be a new artist added to the line-up at Squigglefly on the 3rd and her name is Judith Hart!  Stop by tomorrow for a peek at a new image by Ms. Hart!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Birds on a Wire by Diana Garrison for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium140 lb. CS; MME Lost and Found Portobello DP
Ink:  Copics:  B95, 93, 91, 34, 32, 24, 21, 16, 14 and 12; E55, 53, 44, 43, 42, 41 and 40
Accessories:  SB Matting Basics A&B Dies

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 170

 

Today is a new challenge at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co's Speedy Fox & Friends!  Pat has asked us to "tie it up."  I have used orange twine on my card and tied a double bow!  Remember, there is a prize to the winner.  This adorable fish is from a set titled Wealth in Friendship. 

Here is the cute set that will go the winner and it's titled Vroom - perfect for Halloween!!

 

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamp:  Wealth of Friendship by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; SU Tempting Turquoise and K& Co. DP

Ink:  Copics:  YR24, 23, 21 and 20; BG13

Accessories:  SB A&B Matting Basic Dies; Orange Twine; Pop Dots

 

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



Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s SpeedyTV's Inspiration Challenge 21 - Boxers

 

 

Today is a new Inspirational Challenge at MFP's SpeedyTV!  Shirley, our team leader, has given us 3 adorable pictures as inspiration for our cards/projects.  Check out these 3 very beautiful boxers:

 

 

I used the second picture Boxer Coffee Club for my inspiration.  I used one of MFP's stamps sets titled Oh, Beans for my card.

I used two of the stamps to make my background and a third image from the set for my main image.  I stamped it 3 times and used pop dots between the layers for dimension - just added two colors of twine and that was it!  This cute stamp below will be the prize to the winner!

Card Receipe:

Stamp:  Oh, Beans by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; SU Brown Sugar CS
Ink:  SU Raspberry Ripple and Brown Sugar
Accessories:  Scissors and Pop Dots

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

Later gator!

CCEE Challenge 1330 - Color Blocking

Welcome to another challenge at CCEE Stampers.  Sabrina has been our hostess this month (giving us lots of fun challenges) and for today, she has asked us to use color blocking.  There are several different color blocking techniques, but went with just plain old paper blocking.  If you'd like to join us for the challenge, just make sure to reference CCEE1330 and drop your card into Inlinkz for everyone to enjoy.  Hope to see your cards!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Shello
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; SU Midnight Muse CS; SU Bashful Blue CS; Paper Studio Waves DP
Ink:  Copics:  E47, 44, 43, 42, 41 and YR23
Accessories:  SB Large Square Dies; Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Squigglefly Challenge 2913 Pretty Pink or Baby Blue

Today's challenge at Squigglefly (Happy Monday) is to use pretty pink or baby blue on your cards.  I wanted to use this pretty Coneflower image by Diana Garrison - so, I chose pink!

Squigglefly's next batch of new images will be released on August 3rd - and there is a new artist that has been added to SF - Judith Hart.  So, be sure and check out all the images, including those of Ms. Hart on 8/3/2013 at Squigglefly's shop!

So, get your pink or blue out and create a card for the challenge and be sure and check out the cards/projects of the DT for some inspiration.  And, there is always a prize to the winner!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Coneflowers by Diana Garrison
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium140 lb.CS; SU Pretty in Pink
Ink:  Copics:  R85, 83 and 81; YR27, 24, 23 and 21; YG05, 03 and 01
Accessories:  SB Matting Basic Dies A&B; SB Large Rectangle Dies; Pearls

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 169 - Weaving

Welcome to another Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge - No.169!  Today, Pat has asked us to make a card using "weaving."  As you will see from the cards/projects of the Design Team - there are different interpretations!!  So, check out the blogs of the DT for some inspiration and, perhaps, you could leave them a little love!

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Be Virtuous by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP Sunrise Orange CS and SU Tempting Turquoise
Ink:  Black Onyx
Accessories:  Orange Ribbon; SB Fancy Ribbon Threader Dies

Hope you'll join us for this challenge to show some "weaving" on your card or project - and, remember, there is a prize to the winner of this adorable stamp set titled Silhouette Mini:

Remember, stop by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s on-line store for all your card making/scrapbooking needs!

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Inspiration Challenge 20 and CCEE Stampers Challenge 1329

 

This card is for two challenges.  First, Shirley, our very talented team leader for the Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s SpeedyTV's Inspirational Challenge, has selected three beautiful fancy cakes for your inspiration - and I mean yummy beautiful - it will make your tummies growl!

 

 

Aren't these cakes beautiful - and yummy!!  Okay, get your aprons on and get ready to whip up your cards.  Remember, there is a prize for the winner of the challenge!  Check out this fun truck - lots of fun male cards come to mind!

 

 

 Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Lotus Blossoms by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb.CS; MFP Black CS
Ink:  Onyx Black
Accessories:  SB Matting Basics A&B Dies

The next challenge for my card is for the CCEE Stampers Blog Challenge 1329 - Sing a Song!  This month, our talented and sweet hostess is Sabrina - and Sabrina wants everyone to make a card based on a song - and you need to name the song title.  So, going back to the 1980's, I picked a song some may or may not remember by Allanah Myles - titled Black Velvet.  I remember cranking that song up in the car and blasting it out - and singing just as loud - and, mind you, I can't carry a note!  So, pick a song and make a card and load it up into Inlinkz for all to enjoy!  Remember to reference CCEE 1329!

Hope to see you all at the challenges!  Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

SFC2813 and MMTPT259

 

This card is for Squigglefly's newest challenge given by Holley's Hobbyists today - and that is to "emboss".  Be sure and check out the cards by the DT for some inspiration!

This card is also for MMTPT259 on Splitcoast.  Our cards this week will b going to Karissa Fleagle in Shippensburg, PA.  Karissa is undergoing heart surgery for the 5th time and is also having her 18th heart catheter inserted the day before the surgery - and she is only 20 years old.    We are hoping our cards will deliver some smiles.

Card Recipe:

Image:  Birds and Ladybugs by Cheryl Alger for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; SU Pretty in Pink CS; Bo Bunny Garden Girl DP; MME Indie Chic Saffron DP
Ink:  Copics:  BG78, 75, 72, 10; RV06,04, 02, 00; R24, 22; YR02, 00; E43, 42, 41; Y04, 02, 00
Accessories:  Sizzix EF; SB Matting Basics A&B Dies; SB Scalloped Circle Dies

Thanks so much for stopping by - later gator!

Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 168

Welcome to another challenge from Speedy Fox & Friends on Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s challenge blog.  This week, Pat has asked us to make a card or project using our favorite technique.  When I have time (which doesn't seem often enough), I love to make handmade envelopes to match the card.  For my card, I used Basic Grey's Konnichiwa DP and used 3 separate pieces between the card and the envelope that coordinate.  I used matching card stock and on the flap attached a piece of the DP and on the front, I used one of the lotus blossom images from the new stamp set featured on my card - titled Lotus Blossoms. 

Use the hot link above to jump over to MFP's challenge blog so you can get some inspiration from the DT.  The winner will receive this adorable stamp set as a prize:

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Lotus Blossoms by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Basic Grey Konnichiwa DP
Ink:  SU Peach Parfait
Accessories:  SB Labels 29 Dies; SB A&B Basics Dies; Pop Dots

Hope to see you at the challenge!

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

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

July Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured July 9th
Lotus Blossoms

Featured July 10th

Shello
 

Featured July 11th 
Be Virtuous
 

Featured July 12th
Presents

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 July 13, 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 July 12, 2013.

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

"Dino News"

 The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"Dragonflies"
                                                      

 

 

 

Here's the Design Team:

Patty
Lois
Jane C
Pat G
Debbie
Kathy
Angela
Thrfity Stamper
Toni
Janine
Sue W
Marilynn
Karen K
Bonnie
Cathy C
Pam
Kate Z
Shirley Q
An'Jenic
Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

Thanks for stopping by and good luck on the hop!