Thursday, December 5, 2013

MFP's SpeedyTV's Inspiration Challenge 40 - Chicken Coops




Welcome to a new week at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s SpeedyTV's Inspiration Challenge.  This week, for Inspiration Challenge 40, Shirley has given us the most adorable pictures of chicken coops - and I mean adorable!!

Check these out:







Oh my gosh, what chickens wouldn't want to live in these awesome coops?!!!

I chose the pink/white coop for my inspiration and I used a newly released image from a set titled Lots of Words from Mark's Finest Papers.

Be sure and check out the cards/projects of the Inspiration Challenge Design Team - and if you have time, leave them some love on their blogs!  You can use the hot link above to get to SpeedyTV.  Not a member of SpeedyTV, not a problem - it's free and easy to join.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Lots of Words by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS
Ink:  Copics:  R85, 83, 81 and YG07, 05 and 03

Remember, there is always a prize to the weekly winner.

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!

CCEE Challenge 1349 - Christmas Stocking





Welcome to a new challenge at the CCEE Stampers blog.  This week, Frances has asked us to put a Christmas stocking on our card for Challenge 1349!  Be sure and check out the cards/projects of the talented ladies on the Design Team and, maybe, you could leave them a little love on their blogs!

Be sure and reference CCEE1349 if you are linking in from a gallery - so that everyone can enjoy your card or project.

Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Squigglefly Christmas Stocking digi image
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS: Bo Bunny Blitzen DP
Ink:  Copics:  Stocking: B97, 95, 93 and 91; E47, 44, 43 and 42; Holly: G29, 28; Holly Berries; R27 and Bells: YR 24 and 21

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

Later gator!



Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Squigglefly Sneak Peek


I've got a sneak peek for you of a new image by Cheryl Alger Grant for Squigglefly and it's titled Maddie's Charlie Brown Tree.  I love all of Cheryl's images - they can always bring a smile to my face!

This Saturday, December 7, 2013, a new set of images will be released at Squigglefly's shop - so be sure and check it out!  And, remember, each Monday is a new challenge at Squigglefly's challenge blog!

Card Recipe:

Image:  Maddie's Charlie Brown Tree by Cheryl Alger Grant for Squigglefly
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; MFP Cherry Slush CS; SU Green CS
Ink:  Copics:  Scarf/Socks: G09, 07, 05, 03; YG07, 05, 03 and 01; Coat: R39, 37, 35 and 05; Ornaments:  Y02, 00 and YR24, 21; Hair: YR 27, 24 and 21; Skin: E00, 000 and R21; Hat/Shoes: E17, 15, 13 and 11
Accessories:  SB Matting Basics A&B Dies; SB Large Circle Dies

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!


Mark's FInest Papers Preview Week 1 - Day 2 - Swallowtail Mini Set





This is Week 1, Day 2 of Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.'s challenge blog preview week.  Head on over to the preview week(hot linked for you) and see what members of the Senior Design Team have for you today featuring the Swallowtail mini stamp set.

Here is the set - isn't it lovely!




Card Recipe:

First Card:
Stamp:  Swallowtail Mini Set
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Kraft CS; Basic Grey Plumeria DP
Ink:  Copics: V09, 06, 04, 01
Accessories: Primo Twine; Pop Dots; SB A&B Dies; Pop Dots

Second Card:
Stamp:  Swallowtail Mini Set
Paper:  SU Perfect Plum CS; Basic Grey Plumeria DP
Ink:  YR07, 04, 02 and 01
Accessories:  Pop Dots; SB A&B Dies

Thanks for stopping by - and I hope you have time to leave some love for the DT members featured this week!

Later gator!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Mark's Finest Papers - Preview Week 1 - Day 1 - Lots of Words Set

 


Today starts a new hop system at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. challenge blog. We are splitting the hop into two weeks - 3 days each - and the Senior Design Team (while still one group) - will be split to handle both days of the hop.  For example, I am showcasing cards featured Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week (Preview Week) - but my blog is not featured until next week (week 2) with different sets.  Confused, just head over to MFP's challenge blog (hot linked above) and check out what the Senior Design Team has for your inspiration!





Card Recipe:

First Card:
Stamp:  Lots of Words by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS; Pink CS
Ink:  Copics:  YR16, 14, 02
Accessories:  Sizzex EF; MFP Orange Satin Ribbon; Pop Dots

Second Card:

Stamp:  Lots of Words by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Paper:  MFP White Heavy Premium 140 lb. CS
Ink:  Copics: Y06, 04, 02, 00, YR16; B04, 02,. 01, 00; YG05, 03, 01
Accessories: Pop Dots

Be sure and leave some love for the Senior Design Team members featured this week!

Thanks for stopping by - later gator!