Owl Birthday

Today's Featured Stamper, maryrose, has a wonderful gallery.  I cased a card of hers keeping the layout and yellow, but changing the rest of the colors and images.  I added a little branch and leaves with a marker and punch.  Wear your crown and enjoy the honors heaped upon you this week, Mary!
We're going to be in front of the TV for the rest of the day, watching some football. Cross your fingers for the Patriots tonight!!

Combining Challenges

The inspiration for today was to use one of the fun jackets of Don Cherry. I chose to combine this challenge with the StampinB's.....a baby or toddler card, and Speedy the Cat's Friends. The sunflower is a CAS card done with a paintbrush, two ribbons
and a Charm from MFP.  The image of the baby was colored with markers, and I couldn't resist making the trailing blanket plaid as well.  Thanks for looking.

Roses for Mary

The challenge at SCS today was to take a break from Christmas cards, and make one for a birthday. My GF Mary has a birthday next month, and this will go to her.

I seldom make 5 1/2" square cards, but I really wanted a lot of white so the roses would show up, and I like how it turned out.

Have a great day, and hugs to you all!

Glittering Asian Flowers

Here is the card I made for the WT challenge today.....glitter.  I have a lot of the stuff, but seldom use it.  I can't keep it contained!! I prefer glitter glue......I can tell where I put it!!  The image is from SU's Just My Style, and colored with markers.  I hadn't used RED in quite a while, so here it is. I hope you like it.

Divine Diva Inspiration Challenge #42

Aren't these Christmas coasters wonderful? Lori chose a fabulous inspiration challenge for us this week!

Since I can't imagine doing any more Christmas items (enough already!), I went with the shape and overall design of the coasters. Unfortunately, I looked at them upside down, so that's the direction my card goes! Mea Culpa!! I used a variation on the colors, brown and cameo, and used Baroque Motifs for the swirl, flowers and sentiment. I hope you like it.

Please join us, and be sure to look at the rest of the DT's entries today by going to their names on my sidebar.

A Sad Day

Faith Hofrichter, the owner of Mark's Finest Papers, and Markie's Mom on SCS, lost her mother to cancer this morning. This card, using the sketch challenge will go in the mail to her today. If you go to my sidebar and click on my SCS gallery, you can pm me for her address if you would like to send her and her family a note.

How fortunate those of us are who have our mothers to love and enjoy. This is indeed a reminder to hug ALL our loved ones while we can!!

Peace to you all this lovely season.

2nd post - For the Tea Party

I made a second card today, for the Teapot Tuesday challenge. This card will go to a 15 1/2 year old girl with cancer, who is facing intensive chemo for the next YEAR!! I hope this will give her a little smile.

If you would like to send her a card too, the info is HERE. Thanks.

Thistle - one of my go-to's

When I can't decide what image to use for a card, this thistle by Expressions in Ink is pretty much my go-to stamp. I love to color it with markers, and it seems every color combination works. This time it's for the CC, gray, blue, purple. I hope you like it.

I had fun with the ribbon and pin, and couldn't resist some flowers with dewdrop centers. Have a great day.

Peaceful woods

This square card is for two challenges, the CAS and TLC. the set is from Mark's Finest Papers, and is called "A Walk in the Woods".

I'm off to PT, the bank, Target, you know how it is.....

Have a great day, and hugs to you all.

Casing Lisa, our Featured Stamper!

Lisa has the most wonderful gallery, and makes such lovely comments ...... no wonder she is Featured stamper today on SCS.

I cased a RED card of hers, and can you believe it?? I changed it to yellow!!This is a new image from Mark's Finest Papers. The set is called "Take A Peek", and I just love this raccoon face!




I cased a second card of Lisa's and kept the same colors, but changed the theme and images. this one is also MFP, called "Hello Sunshine".

We had ice last night, and cars are really creeping along. We are off to DS's for snacks, dinner and the Patriots game, but by then the temp will have risen enough to make it safe. Cross your fingers for the Pats to win, and have a great day.

Sit Back, Enjoy!

Happy Saturday!! The sun is shining, and it's supposed to be 48 degrees here today! Woohoo!

This card is for three challenges this morning......the IC, Speedy's Friends, and StampinB's.

This image is a new release from Mark's Finest Papers, and the set is called "Hello Sunshine". Four new sets were unveiled this week, and they are all da bomb!!

Have a great day! Hugs to you all.

BlogHop Last Day 4 - Take A Peek

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop! This month, we are releaseing 4 NEW SETS!


We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!

For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.


Here are some cards I made using the new sets:

Here's the rest of the DT:

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/
Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/
Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/
Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/
Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/
Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/
Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/
Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/
Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/
Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/
Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/
Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/
Emily N.- http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

Thanks for joining us, and be sure to stop by next month for more new sets!!

Blog Hop Day 3 - Hello Sunshine

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop! This month, we are releaseing 4 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!

For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.


Here are my cards using some of the images in this new set:

Here's the rest of the DT:

Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/
Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/
Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/
Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/
Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/ - That's ME!
Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/
Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/
Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/
Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/
Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/
Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/
Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/
Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/
Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/
Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/
Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

Please join us again for our last day tomorrow!

Blog Hop Day 2 - Nature's Postage

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!

For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Here are my cards using some of the images in this new set:

Here's the DT....have a look at what they've done too:

Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/
Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/
Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/
Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/
Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/
Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/
Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/
Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/
Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/
Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/
Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/
Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/
Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/
Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/
Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/
Emily N.- http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

See you tomorrow for Day 3!

Creative Belli Challenge - Christmas card

The Belli Challenge this week is to make anything Christmassy. The only requirement of the Belli is to use what you already have in your stash, not to go out and buy something specifically for this challenge.

Have fun and join us! You can add your card or project to Mr. Linky here.

MFP Blog Hop Day I - Hearts, hearts, hearts

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!

For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.


Here are my cards using this wonderful new set:

Here is the design team and their entries for today:

Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/
Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/
Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/
Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/
Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/ - That's Me!
Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/
Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/
Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/
Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/
Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/
Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/
Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/
Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/
Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/
Emily N.- http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

Please join us again tomorrow for Day 2!

Cupcake Birthday

This card using Cupcake Birthday from MFP, makes use of the Emboss Resist technique. I haven't done this a lot, and it's really easy, so I'm glad to be reminded to do it again!

I have had a busy morning. Made 2 cards, went to PT, got a haircut, talked to Mom, and it's just 10 AM. Good, huh?

Have a great day.

Casing Bobbie's Girl

Here is a case of FS186, Carol (Bobbie's Girl), whose week being featured I missed, somehow. I'm glad to right this wrong!! I used a set from MFP that will be released this coming Tuesday called Hearts, Hearts, Hearts. There will be a Blog Hop, so be sure to come here Tuesday for the first of four days.

RED and Green

Today I combined the IC and Speedy's Friends challenges to make a lighthouse card with RED and green. Of course, the green is only minor, as you know how much I love RED!

I sent out all my Christmas cards, but there is always one or two that seem to arrive unbidden, so I will have a few extras.

Have a fab day today!!

Nutcracker in Green

Isn't he a fabulous nutcracker? From Mark's Finest Papers, Christmas Postage Due has some wonderful images, but I love this guy!!

I'm off to PT - pain and torture. We are meeting the neighborhood "gang" for lunch today, and that's the extent of my plans. Hooray!

Have a great day too!

StampinB's Challenge - 2nd post today.

I just couldn't resist StampinB's challenge today......turquoise, Purple, and something shiny.

Here is another of the images in Hearts Hearts Hearts to be released next week by Mark's Finest Papers.

I have Jake, my DGS all day today, so this is it for me! Have a good one.

Divine Diva Inspiration Challenge #41

Here is the inspiration piece Lori chose for us this week. You can find it here. The box contains cupcake papers, and items on little sticks to put in the top of them. Wouldn't this be a fun gift as an early Christmas present???? Wouldn't kids love to make them?? Wouldn't we all LOVE to EAT them???!!



Here is the card I was inspired to make. I'm sure you're scratching your head, as there is nothing cupcake-y or Christmas-y involved here. To tell the truth, I am tired of making anything to do with Christmas, so instead I chose to follow the shape of the scallop circle.

I think the layers of flowers and pearls and beads make a gift sort of all their own, and loved the teal and pink with the ecru lace. It's really sizeable (6 1/2") round, so it makes a statement!! I think it's a fab birthday card to send to my BFF!

Thanks for looking today. Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has done by going to their names ono my sidebar. See you in two weeks!

Another Sneak Peek!

I just love this image.....a new release next week from Mark's Finest Papers, called "Hearts, Hearts, Hearts". I barely colored the flowers.....I think it looks great!!

Happy December. December? Oh Man!! I have 2 grands yet to buy for, give checks to my children, and do something crafty for Mom. Time is running out. Where did it all go?

Take a Peek!

Here's a sneak peek of a new set from Mark's Finest Papers that will be released a week from today!! There are such cute images and sayings in it......wait until you see the rest!! This is called "Take a Peek". I think it's so adorable!!

It's also for the CC today on SCS. Have a great day!

Faux Tile and flowers

Just got back from PT. I think it stands for Pain and Torture!!

Luckily, I had made my card for the two challenges today before I left. This Faux Tile technique is really fun, and I just love the results.

Have a wonderful day!!

Christmas for Kris

Our Featured Stamper on SCS today is Kris, who is just the nicest! I cased a card of hers mostly on layout. I really needed to make something RED for Christmas. This year I made a lot of nontraditional color cards, but you know I have to make a few in my favorite!!

Have a wonderful Sunday.

...and a Triple!

Here's a card that combines three challenges, and uses my favorite COLOR. How fab is that???!

I combined the IC260 which comes from a site called "The Country Porch", the challenge from the Stampin'B's, to make a Holiday card, and Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge, to use a Bow. Easy peasy.

Dessert First

This is the 7th and final card for the week of Mom's birthday. I used the theme of the F4A40 challenge today for it.

Mom loves ice cream, and actually all desserts, so she will enjoy looking at this yummy creation!

We survived Thanksgiving, adding only 1 # for DH and none for me. YAY! Hope yours was great too.

Have a wonderful day.

Creative Belli Challenge

Our Belli Challenge this week is to use something that begins with the letter "R". Remember, the object of the Belli is that you use what you already have on hand in your stash!!

Of course you can tell I used ribbon, but I had to sneak in a little RED, although that's not an embellishment is it??

The glasses on Santa's face shine IRL with Crystal Effects, and I just got this wonderful set of MS around the page punches, so I had to use them! The image is from Mark's Finest Papers.

Please feel free to join us by adding your card or project here to Mr. Linky, and be sure to look at what the DT has done. See you in two weeks ....... and Happy Turkey Day to you all!

RED roses

It's early in the AM on a very gray day, and taking a good pic was tough. I hope you can see how RED this card really is!

I made this card for both SCS challenges today. I've been up for hours with a migraine, but no time for that........Mom is on her way for the holiday. She has come down (up?) with SHINGLES, and of course is not a happy camper. She is on meds, and I hope we can distract her enough that she will at least be more comfortable.

Have a wonderful day. Hope to be able to craft with Mom and at least upload tomorrow. Seeya!

Get Well for Julia

This morning I combined the CAS and TLC for a get well card. My sweet friend Julia (artystamper) is recuperating from surgery.

I love to make CAS cards.......what a switch from layer and layers that I used to make all the time!!

Today is DD's 39th birthday. HB my wonderful Amy!!

Hello!

The Featured Stamper on SCS today (CriminalGrace) has a wonderful gallery of CAS cards.

I used Mark's Finest Papers set called Speedy the Cat's Friends for this card, done in kraft and white.

Quiet day today. Yesterday DS Paul, DIL Debbie, and DGS Jake spent the day with us, including hot tub, dinner, football and cards. Today it's just us, and later some more football. Go Patriots!! Have a great day.

2nd post - QFTD and IC

The QFTD36 is Bev Maxell, who is just the nicest person. I cased a CAS card of hers, and reversed the colors, using RED for blue.

It's also for Speedy's Friends challenge, to use a circle.

I took some inspiration from the website Pony Plaid Village.......a RED hat.

Have a fun day and a great weekend!

Snowy Woods

I really love this set from Mark's Finest Papers, called A Walk in the Woods. The variety of images of trees is fabulous!!

These trees were masked, I used the cb for the top part of the chard, and sponged and masked the rest. I hope you like it.

It's also for StampinB's challenge this week to use snowflakes.

Ankhs!

Can you tell I'll a little left of center today? The challenge was to make a thank you card.

I have no thank you cards per se in my stash, and seldom put Thanks on the front of a card. This one however deserved one, even though it's a play on words.

This will go to Mom for her birthday (I'm still sending one a day for the week of her big day!). It will thank her for having 88 birthdays, 66 of them that I've been enjoying with her. She LOVES anything Egyptian, and has never seen this image. I think she will get a big kick out of it!!

I'm off to PT for my hand this AM. See you later.

Divine Diva Inspiration Challenge #40

Welcome to another week of the Divine Diva Inspiration Challenge.

This week Lori chose this site pictured here:

http://www.decade-gifts.com/gift-629/The-Perfect-Remedy

Here is the card I made, inspired by the picture. I loved the medallion in the corners and the colors.

I added ribbon and flowers, and a punched piece of SU dp that really matched. I hope you like the results.

Please feel free to join us. Be sure to take a look at what the DT did with this picture by going to my sidebar and clicking on their names. See you next month!

Christmas Lighthouse

I am in love with this set, called Welcome Home from Mark's Finest Papers! The lighthouses and sentiments are fabulous, and they can be used all year long.

I hadn't made any RED cards for a while and was starting to feel some withdrawal, so I hope you don't mind so much of it today!

Have a wonderful day - hugs to you all.

Mom's Birthday Approaches!

Today I uploaded three cards, all for Mom's birthday. She is 88 this year. I will be sending her a card every day of the week of her b'day. She loves to get mail, and what better than some pretty flowers and butterflies.






















The blue butterfly card uses the WISH technique which you can find on SCS under TLC299. It's easy, and I think it comes out wonderfully.

The flower cards are for the Color Challenge and for Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday Challenge, which is very special this week. My Mom will be the recipient of the cards the Teapotters make if they choose to send them. She will be thrilled and overwhelmed!! If any of you would like to send her a card too, I'd be glad to give you her address.

Thanks for looking here today. Have a great day, and hugs to you all.

Inverted Circle

Since I still have some Thanksgiving cards to make (and time is short! WOW!), this is for the CAS93 at SCS today. We were to follow a sketch, and I took a few liberties. (What else is new?)

I'm using the Thankful For You set from MFP. It has such wonderful images for Fall and the holiday!

Thanks for looking. Have a great day, and I'm glad to be back!