Two for Monday

 Above is the card I made for the TLC......Telescoping image.  It might have been easier to make if I had read the directions.........that really shows you what I am like.  Full speed ahead.  Duh!

Below is my CAS in Brown, Ivory and RED.  Guess how happy that made me!!!!  I am slowly building up my stash of Christmas cards.  Started late, but I'm gathering steam as I go!  Have a great day!!

Pink for Michelle

Our Featured Stamper at SCS today is Michelle, who has a beautiful and varied gallery from which to choose.  This is the card I made in her honor.
We got snow last night and this morning, but not the many inches we expected. YAY!  We have a number of large branches down, and one barely missed my car, but all in all, things are fine.  Mom is better today, the Patriots are playing, and I think I'll make a beef stew to have in this sudden snap of cold weather.

Have a great Sunday, hugs to you all, and ssee you tomorrow.

Tall Santa

Don't you think it's about time I made a card in a real, true RED? This fun Santa is one I will make again......isn't he merry with his RED nose???

This card is for the Inspiration Challenge which comes from the Blue Carrot Shop.  For the info, please go to my gallery at SCS......the link is on my sidebar.

Snow coming today.  We are SO NOT READY!!  What an awful year.......the seasons have been short, and totally out  of sync (or maybe it's just us!!)

Mom is gradually getting better.  Thanks to those of you who have been sending cards.  Have a great weekend.

Triangle Flap Fold

Here's the card I made this morning for two challenges, the Free For All and the QFTD, Julie.  this fold is really easy, and I was glad to make another one.

I used a marker to take just a bit of the bg of this wonderful image from Mark's Finest Papers.  The set is Christmas In The Country.

StampinB's Challenge and a 12 Days of Christmas reminder

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.

This week Brenda gave us the challenge:  to make a GATEFOLD card using the letter "P".

Here is my card, using a Polar Bear cub.

This view shows the card open with the message inside
saying :

"Wishing you a Merry Christmas"



Below is the way the card will look
when it's taken out of the envelope.

The only way I could keep it together and
take a photo, was to hold it in my hand.
Please ignore those awful nails, and the 'age'
spots.  After all, I am old.  My Mom says
we are VINTAGE.

I hope you can see the cute little face on the Polar bear, and the snowflake on the tip of his nose.  I think he is really cute.  He comes from the set called "A Time To Chill" from Mark's Finest Papers.  The bg is torn paper, sponged in blue.  Please join us next Thursday for another challenge from the StampinB's!!!

Creative Belli Challenge - 1-2-3-4! and a SC Christmas card

Welcome to another in the bi-weekly Creative Belli Challenges.  This week our theme is 1-2-3-4.  I used one bird, two brads, 3 layers, and 4 images of leaves.  Remember, our motto is to use what we already have in our stash, not go out and get something new to participate!

Please add your card or project HERE so we can enjoy it too.  See  you in two weeks with another fun idea!

For the SC today, here is my card:

A Monkey Teapot and Falling RED Maple Leaves

For the MMTPT169 challenge today, we were to make a teapot with a King Kong theme.  I swear, these challenges get wilder all the time! Isn't it fun???  I posted a pic within a pic so you could see the top lifts up, and the card itself opens as well.  This will go to one of the teapotters as a "Tickle".

Below is my CC card.  The dessert feature today was dry embossing.  I used Mark's Finest Papers new little set, It's Fall Mini.  the embossing is Tim Holtz.  Hope you like these.

CAS and TLC, Plus a Reminder of the 12 Days of Christmas Hop

Here's my entry for the combined TLC and CAS today.  I hope you like it.

I used a new set from MFP called "It's Fall Mini".  I has some realaly cute images and words.

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers

Speedy's Friends Challenge #78, IC307, and a 12 Days of Christmas reminder!

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.

Today is Speedy's Friends Challenge #78, and the theme suggested by Linda, is to make a card or project based on your favorite holiday. I combined it with the IC challenge at SCS! My fav holiday is Christmas, and here's my card:

I'm sure it's no surprise that I chose RED as the main color!! The rest of the card uses Snowman Country from MFP, embossing, punched branches, and a nestie tag.  I hope you like it, and that you will want to take part in the challenge this week (and every week as well!).

Holly (QFTD83), F4A87, and a reminder of 12 Days of Christmas

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.

Today the QFTD is Holly (hollerina) at SCS.  Holly is a very compassionate person!! And what a card maker!!  I cased one of her cards as a tribute to her, and here it is:

I kept her wonderful layout but changed the theme to Christmas.  I used MFP sets, Snowman Country and Holly Greetings.

Now for the F4A87, a Triangle Flap card!  I used MFP's new set Snowball?

Mom has SHINGLES.......now we know why she was in such pain last week.  She is on meds, but it will take some time for her to get some relief.  We are NOT having fun.  I hope you are.  Hugs.

StampinB's and a reminder ....the 12 Days of Christmas

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.

The StampinB's challenge today is to use SCORING.  I made a CAS card using the moose silhouette from Christmas in the Country by MFP.



Please join us in the scoring challenge, and be sure to link your card or project HERE.  Check us out again next week on Thursday!

Cardinals in Winter....and 12 Days of Christmas reminder

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.

Here's my card for the Sketch Challenge at SCS today.  I used the new set from MFP called Cardinals iin Wiinter.  The snowflakes are from A Time To Chill, also at MFP.

Thanks for looking, and please go see the ideas for Christmas!

Two Challenges for Tuesday.....and the 12 Days of Christmas reminder!

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.

Today, for the Color Challenge:

and for the Teapot Tuesday Challenge:

Thanks for looking!!

12 Days of Christmas at MFP and Monday Challenges

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting today, October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.

For the challenges today at SCS, these are the entries:

For CAS - Cupcakes, I love this combination.  I think it's really funny!

And for the TLC, here is the candy holder for a door handle:

This project was easy, and I know the grands would each love one.  The only problem is.......when you eat the candy, is it still fun???!  Mom says yes.  Have a great day, thanks for looking, and please check out the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.

Christmas Owl

How could I resist adding to the gallery for the FS this AM.  I am in love with this wonderful owl from MFP's new set, Holly Greetings!  Of course the RED bow HAD to be part of this Christmas card.  Have a great day!

Scarecrow Combo

Today I'm showing you a card I made for both the Inspiration challenge and for Speedy's Friends.  I used a brand new set from Mark's Finest Papers, called Country Thanksgiving. 
The theme for Speedy's Friends is to use a stamp more than once.  I stamped the tiny crow a second time, and put him on the Bosscut fence. Please feel free to join us, today and every Saturday on the MFP blog.

MFP Blog Hop - Day 4 Ginger Cookies

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!

This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Set: Ginger Cookies? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)

For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Ginger Cookies. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Here is my sample:

Here's the DT:

Emily

Nancyruth
Neva
Faith
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Markie

Carol
Mark’s Finest Papers

MFP Blog Hop Day 3 - Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter and StampinB's as well!

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.
So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Sets: Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)
For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Here are my samples:

Here's the DT:

Emily
Nancyruth
Neva
Faith
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Markie
Carol
Mark’s Finest Papers

The theme for this week's StampinB's was chosen by Joanne (jojot)...Birds, Birds, Birds. I used an older MFP set, Little Birds with Big Mouths. Please join us there too!

MFP Blog Hop Day 2 - Christmas in the Country and Snowball?

This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Sets: Christmas in the Country and Snowball? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)

For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Christmas in the Country and Snowball?. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Here are my samples: Christmas in the Country -

and Snowball?

Here's the DT:

Lois

Vicky
Dawn
Anne - me!
Peggysue
Connie
Linda
Karen
Patty
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Debbie
Mark’s Finest Papers

Creative Belli Challenge - Flower Soft or Felt

Our Challenge today is to use flower soft or felt.  I love this Belli Challenge......the idea is to use what we already have on hand, not go out and buy new stuff.  I have had these felt leaves for probably three years.  About time, don't you think, that I used some of them!!

Please join us this week, and every two weeks.  Thanks for looking.

MFP Blog Hop Day 1 - Holly Greetings

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!

This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Set: Holly Greetings? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)

For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Holly Greetings. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Here is a sample of this new set:

Here's the DT:
Lois

Vicky
Dawn
Anne - ME!
Peggysue
Connie
Linda
Karen
Patty
Liz
Geri
Lynn

Claudine

Debbie
Mark’s Finest Papers

Please join us again tomorrow!

Snowy Owl

The challenge this AM is to use more than one stamped bg, one over the other.  There is a screen bg under the leaves.  For the image I used a new set that will be released tomorrow by Mark's Finest Papers, called "Holly Greetings".  There will be a Blog Hop here.........please join me!!

RED Cardinals

Here's a sneak peek of a set to be released on Tuesday by MFP, called "Cardinals In Winter".  It's for two challenges, Speedy's Friends # 76, and the IC at SCS.

Linda chose our challenge today, NO dp.  Please join us and link your card to the blog so we can see it too.

StampinB's Challenge - By Lois, and A Cuppa Cocoa!

Lois is our hostess this week at the StampinB's.  She asked us to make a one layer card that is NOT white.  I used dark green with white embossing.

This is a sneak peek of a set that will be available from Mark's Finest Papers next week, called "Christmas in the Country".

Please join us by linking your card HERE, and be sure to look art what the team has done.  See you next week.

Later this afternoon I got to making the card for WT343....... a Hot Beverage.  What's better when the days get colder than Hot Cocoa.....with Marshmallow Fluff!

Ginger Christmas Cookie

I love the simple sketch for the challenge at SCS today.  I used a new set from Mark's Finest Papers (it's a sneak peek!), called "Ginger Cookies".  It will be released next Tuesday with five other new sets.  There will be a Blog Hop, so I hope you will join me here.

Mom and I are off to her house after my eye appt. this AM at 10.  We'll be back tomorrow, as usual.  Have a great day!

Sneak Peek and a Get well

Here's a sneak peek of a set from Mark's Finest Papers that will be released next week, Called "Country Thanksgiving".  Be sure to watch for a Blop Hop HERE, as there will be 6 new sets for Fall/Winter!!!!!

Below is a Get Well card for a girl in Ohio who just won't be able to visit her grandchildren in Arizona this winter, having had lots of surgeries.  I hope she likes it!! It goes off in the mail this morning.

Christmas Owl

For the two challenges at SCS today, here's a sneak peek of a new set that will be released next week from Mark's Finest Papers, called "Holly Greetings".  Have a great day.

Thanksgiving Flowers

This is my first Thanksgiving card.....and a case of eured99 (Diane) who is our FS today on SCS.  I love the shades of brown for the Fall, and this dried flower/weeds arrangement is one of my  favorite images.

This is a sports day for us, baseball and football. What could be better on a dark and rainy day but to be camped out on the couch with a glass of wine while a pork roast is cooking??!!! Enjoy your Sunday.

Speedy's Friends Challenge

Speedy's Friends Challenge this week is given to us by Colleen, who asked us to make a card or project using Polka Dots.  I made a Halloween card, using MFP's "Broom Rides", and stamping directly on the dp.

Please join the DT HERE, and link your card after you see what the DT has done! I hope you like how I interpreted the challenge this week.