Mother's Day (Belli Challenge below)

Here is my card for the SC today........but the police may be after me.  I couldn't make the sketch work for me.  I am ready for the police to come and take me off in shackles! LOL!.  I may do another and really get the sketch right....maybe not!
I used two different MFP sets:  Apples & Camellia, and Bearded Iris.  I hope you like it.  I will put this on the bag for my mother with her goodies in it for Mother's Day!

Creative Belli Challenge - Royal!

Welcome back to the Creative Belli Challenge! In honor of the Royal Wedding, our challenge this time is to make a "Royal" card. Not only did I use the Royal Purple and a bg of crowns, but also the image is of the Princess Bride with the saying, "as you wish". One of our favorite family movies!

Please join us. The whole idea of the Belli Challenge is to use what you already have in your stash. Remember, the more you use of what you have, the sooner you can go shopping!! LOL!

Please link your card here so we can enjoy it too! See you again in two weeks!

What's New?

I had such fun making this card today.  It's for the CC and MMTPT challenges at SCS.

The images were taken from three different Mark's Finest Papers sets:
mushrooms and butterfly - garden fairies
frog - Speedy the Cat's Friends
saying - Sew What?

I stamped and colored the images, and embossed the bg with the Forest Branches EF to look like grass.  Then I positioned each of the parts (only half the butterfly), and popped them up.  The bg is sponged, and I finished up with a bow and some gold cord.  I hope you like it.

Triple Cups

For both challenges stoday at SCS: TLC and CAS.  Not only are there three cups, but I also used the BIG punch 3 times.

Today I am relishing the peace and quiet of my house.  The grands have all gone back to school, and this morning Mom went back home.  It was lovely to have all the company, even though they are family, but nice to have the house to DH and moiself!!  hope you are having a lovely day, and that you will consider joining the Birthday card swap at SCS with MFP.

Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge - Congrats/Anniversary

This challenge today is really timely for me. Our oldest son David, and his wife Sarah, will be celebrating their 18th anniversary on May first. This will go to them. The punched piece is gold matte paper, and was it ever a pain in the **** to punch. It's pretty thick, and once I started it, I had to finish. I have more of the paper left, but you can be sure it won't be punched EVER AGAIN!

Orange Dianthus

This is my upload for the F4A61 Challenge at SCS today, usinig MFP's Butterflies Dianthus and Flourishes.
See you tomorrow.

StampinB's Challenge - Mother's Day

Today's challenge is submitted by Vicki D. to make a Mother's Day card. I just had to make one in yellow, white,  and orange, with some soft flowers and using some punches. The set I used from Mark's Finest Papers is called "In My Mother's Garden".  I hope you like it. Please join us. Attach your project here and join us again next week for another fun challenge!

Second Day - Tommy and Gramma

Here are the cards Tommmy and I made today.  Tommy used last week's sketch.  He thought it looked like pages in a book, so he made a handbook for magic.  I love the way his mind works......ten year olds have a lot going on!!

Mine uses "Owl Be Here" from MFP for THIS week's sketch.  I hope you like it.

Speaking of MFP, there is a Birthday swap going on at SCS, using MFP images.  Everyone who enters receives a special new set.  Go take a look.  You have until June 30 to get your cards in!!

From Tommy and Gramma today

Here are the cards Tommy and I made this morning.  They are for the two challenges at SCS today.  He is staying for a few days during his school vacation, and his brother John went home, making room for him.  Tommy loves to make cards, and had his own ideas about his images. 
His interest at the moment is mythology.  The image represents the staff of Hermes, and instead of twining snakes at the top, he put a tulip there.  What an imagination!
My card is a doorway with tulips already blooming.  I hope you like them both.  Have a great day.

Same But Different

For the challenges today..........Grandson Tommy is here, so we'll be busy for a few days.......I know you understand.

Label: MFP

Roses for Sue, and Cards by John (age 10)

First, we have a Featured Stamper, Sue, who deserves casing. Here is the card I made for her. Below are the four cards our grandson John made yesterday. he is here for a few days to finish his "vacation" at Grammy and Grampy's. He loves to color and draw, and has his own ideas. I hope you enjoy his cards too.

Have a great day. John will go home tomorrow, and his brother Tommy will take his place here.

Speedy The Cat's Friends Challenge - Collage and IC

The challenge today is to make a collage. This is the hardest thing for me...... I never think what I do is good enough. I'm sure it takes a certain way for the mind to work, and mine just doesn't!! I hope y ou like this... it's off to my mother, who is going on vacation for two weeks (with me! LOL!) I know she will get a kick out of getting a card!

Both cards are for the Inspiration Challenge at SCS today........I loved the website so much I did two cards. This second one uses a new set from MFP called "Oh Boy, It's A Girl". I hope you like them both!

MFP Blog Hop - Last Day

Welcome to the MFP April Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS! Our New Sets are: In My Mother's Garden, Bearded Iris, Oh Boy, It's a Girl and Garden Fairies.For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY! We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!*** What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, April 10, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES! FRIDAY, April 15, 2011: Garden Fairies Here's my card using this fun new set:

Here's the rest of the DT: Emily- Karen- Patty- Roxie- Vicki- Liz: Claudine- Dawn- Nicole - Marilynn- Peggysue- Connie – Emily N.- Neva Silvia Patricia Chrissy Guest Designer, Lillian Mark’s Finest Papers

Thanks so much for joining us this week!

MFP Blog Hop Day 3

Welcome to the MFP April Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS! Our New Sets are: In My Mother's Garden, Bearded Iris, Oh Boy, It's a Girl and Garden Fairies.For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY! We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!*** What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, April 10, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES! Thursday, April 14, 2011-In My Mother's Garden. Here is my card using the new set: Here is the DT.......please check and see what they have done with this wonderful new set. Lois Vicky Dawn L. Anne Emily Karen Patty Roxie Vicki Liz Claudine Dawn M Nicole Marilynn Geri Lynn Neva Silvia Guest Designer, Lillian Mark’s Finest Papers Tomorrow is the last day........come back for Day 4!, and please look below for StampinB's Challenge for today.

StampinB's Challenge

The StampinB's Challenge today was chosen by Lois (clownmom) - To use a square, circle, and oval. I had this wonderful butterfly paper in my stash, and cut out one of them for the panel. I used my new MS punch, and the sentiment comes from a new release at Mark's Finest Papers called Garden Fairies.

Please join us by attaching your project to Mr. Linky here and join us again next week for another fun challenge!

MFP Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the MFP April Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS! Our New Sets are: In My Mother's Garden, Bearded Iris, Oh Boy, It's a Girl and Garden Fairies.For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY! We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!*** What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, April 10, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES! WEDNESDAY, April 13: Oh Boy, It's a Girl! here are my cards using this fun new set:
Here's the DT, and a link to each of their projects for today: Lois Vicky Dawn L. Anne Peggysue Connie Claudine Dawn M. Nicole Marilynn Geri Lynn Emily N. Patricia Chrissy Guest Designer, Lillian Mark’s Finest Papers Please join us again tomorrow for Day 3!

Belli Challenge #115 - Bunnies/Eggs

The Creative Belli Challenge this time is to make something with bunnies/eggs......Easter theme. Be sure to use what you already have in your stash. That's the main idea behind the Belli, to use what you have. Here's an Easter card I have made for one of my grandsons. Inside there is a maze (help the bunny find his carrot) and a crisp bill. Please feel free to join us, and be sure to add your project HERE, with Mr. Linky. We'll have another fun challenge for you in another two weeks.

MFP Blog Hop Day 1 Bearded Iris

Welcome to the MFP April Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS! Our New Sets are: In My Mother's Garden, Bearded Iris, Oh Boy, It's a Girl and Garden Fairies.For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY! We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!*** What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, April 10, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES! TUESDAY April 12, 2011- Bearded Iris. Here's the card I made using this set: Here's the DT - Check them out!! Lois Vicky Dawn L. Anne - That's Me! Peggysue Connie Emily Karen Patty Roxie Vicki Liz Geri Lynn Emily N. Neva Silvia Patricia Chrissy Guest Designer, Lillian Mark’s Finest Papers See you tomorrow for Day 2!

Teapot Tuesday - Guitars!

Our MMTPT Challenge this week is to make a card with a guitar for a developmentally disabled gentleman who LOVES to get mail. How could I resist a card in my favorite colors. For all the info, go to the SCS Forum.

Baby Giraffe

Here is a sneak peek of a set that will be released tomorrow......one of four from Mark's Finest Papers. Be sure to come here for a Blog Hop!! This set is called "Oh Boy, It's A Girl". Isn't he cute??? See you tomorrow!

An Iris For Becky

My card is a CASE of Becky Spinks's called Wedding. She is our Featured Stamper today on SCS. I used the big image from a new set that will be released in two days called "Bearded Iris". There will be a Blog Hop here starting Tuesday, showing the four new sets from Mark's Finest Papers. Be sure to come and look!

Emboss Resist for Speedy's Friends

This morning, the Speedy's Challenge is to use emboss resist, which I love!! I used the sets Big Cats and Fish You Were here from MFP. I hope you like them. Please join us!! Mom and I are off and flying today, but I'll be back to check in on you later!

For Harriet

My card today does dual duty.......for the Embedded Embossing technique, but especially for the Queen For The Day, Harriet Skelly (hskelly) at SCS. She is such a dear and sweet friend, I am just thrilled she was deservedly chosen. I cased a fairly simple card of hers, which you can see if you go to my gallery. Enjoy your day, Harriet, and the rest of you too. I'm off for my yearly eye appt., and will need new lenses. DH says that's what the $ is for! You know I'd rather be spending it on supplies, of course!! See you tomorrow!

My 1st StampinB's Challenge!

These cards are for StampinB's Challenge #105. Brenda challenged us to make a card in navy and green, with dots, stripes, or plaid. I've taken part in these challenges before, but never as a Design Team member!

The zebra card is a sneak peek of MFP's "Oh Boy, It's a Girl" to be released next week, and also for the WT317.

Early this week I was asked to join the DT, and of course I said yes! This is a fabulous bunch of creative gals........I am so honored to be asked to join them! From now on, on Thrusdays, you'll see my StampinB's entry. I hope you will join us, and post your project HERE to Mr. Linky.

Have a wonderful day. Mom is coming for a visit today, and will stay for a few days. Hooray!!

Another Sneak Peek from MFP

Here's a sneak peek from MFP that I made for Mom for Mother's Day. The set is called "Bearded Iris" and will be released next Tuesday. You can see the blog hop here. Off for the day. The sun is shining..finally. Have a good one!

No Mojo.

This is a sneak peek of a new set that will be released next week by MFP, called In My Mother's Garden.

I have no mojo today. It's a dark and rainy day, and I have no get up and go. Maybe the day will get better.........but at the moment, no mojo. Sorry.

I just LOVE Mondays!

Before you think I have lost my mind, remember I am retired!! There are NO mondays!! What I really love about the first day of the week is that there are two totally different challenges on SCS. Below are the projects I did this morning: CAS in aqua, white, and yellow, using the MFP set Flourished Sea Creatures.

The Technique Lovers Challenge was to print out a template and make a tote bag. I just love how it came out...... I think I'll fill it with my mom's favorite candy for Mothers Day. What do you think??

We are expecting rain all week. Better than snow! Have a good one.

A Whole Room for Irene!

Our Featured Stamper today is Irene, and she is the lovliest person!! She always has the sweetest comments, and makes gorgeous cards and projects.

I have been wanting to make a folded room card, and this is one I made as a case of one of her cards, which was an easel, but had a similar layout. The top photo shows the card closed, and the bottom shows it unfolded. I think the whole idea is really clever! It's based on one I saw by hskelly (Thanks Harriet!), and I will try this again. I hope you like it.

Off today to our daughter's to see grandson Tommy's Lacrosse game, and a long overdue visit with DSIL Tom, and Erin and John, the grands. Lots of hugs and kisses today! YAY! See you tomorrow.

For Queen Lois!

This card is for Queen Lois (Bak), QFTD. She so deserves this honor.......and what an honor it is to serve with her on the MFP DT!! Also for the IC and for Speedy's Friends. DH is gone for the day to RI........he starts the track meet for the east coast college meets today. I have the day to moiself, and I have thousands of things to do!! I'll check in with all of you later!

Home, Home on the Range

The Free For All challenge at SCS today was to make a card or project about HOME. I used MFP's Southwest Cowboy set for making this card. I hope you like it.......Home on the Range really appealed to me, as I love the southwestern theme. Thanks for looking. See you tomorrow.

Lace and Flower!

For the WT (flowers) and StampinB's (no dp, use stamps to make a bg), I used a brand new Inkadinkado image of lace. It's a stamp I will surely use a lot! I never ever use this Razz. color.........so it was about time I inked it up.

A very gray day here.......we are being promised snow for tomorrow. So much for Spring. Yuck. My job today is to empty the hot tub, and refill it. I hate that job, but DH is in meetings all day today, and I really need to earn my keep! Hugs to you all.

Daisies in Blue (Belli posted below!)

This card is for the sketch challenge today.......I flipped the direction to accommodate my daisies from Mark's Finest Papers. I really love this sentiment! How fabulous for someone who is getting over a sickness or just plain in need of some reminding to put themselves first!! This will go to Mom, who is back home, and caring for herself!

Thanks for visiting, and please look below for the Belli Challenge!!

Creative Belli Challenge #114

The creative Belli Challenge for this week has a Seamstress theme: Please look in your stash for anything seamstress related (pins, thread, buttons, measuring tape, etc.). We would love to have you join us HERE.

This is the card I made for the challenge, using MFP's "Sew What?" set. I hope you like it.

Please join us again in two weeks.

Lilies for Mom

The colors for the challenge today are so pretty, and so Springy!! I couldn't resist making another Easter card for Mom, one of the seven I will send her. She loves Easter lilies, and has lots of them in her garden. If Spring would only come to New England, hers would bloom!! Have a great day!!

2nd Post today.........Old Chick!

Couldn't resist making another for Mom. I hope she will think it's as funny as I do! Thanks for looking.

Bunny Bear Hugs for Easter

The TLC this morning was to FOLLOW THE EDGE of the image. Isn't this fun? The image is from Darcie's Country Folk, and I think it's really adorable. I combined it with the CAS challenge, to cut up sentiments (MFP - He Is The Lamb). I hope you like it. It's one of the seven I will be sending to Mom for the week before Easter. Have a great day!

Good Day/Bad Day

On the left is my card casing the Featured Stamper today. There's a story that goes with it, of course!

Elaine's card is called "Goth Girl". That got me off to my craft room looking for my goth girl image. I looked everywhere, and when I didn't find it, I remembered I never bought it! DUH! But I DID have a stamp by the same company (Stampotique) that was really weird, so I used that. The next time I see the goth girl, you can bet I'm coming home with it.

Now........that wasn't so awful, but here's the good/bad:

The ads this morning had a chair at Target that would be perfect for my room, especially since I have finally made space so Mom and I could work together. DH said he'd take me tomorrow, then changed his mind, and we were there at the store when it opened. Got two chairs. Yay.

Came home, made my card, and the printer died. DH was NOT HAPPY! My camera card worked fine so I could upload, but we couldn't copy the Sunday puzzles. He tried the fax, but the slippery paper just crunched up. He went to Staples to get a new 4 in one, and they weren't open. NOT HAPPY! He went especially because their A2 envies are $5.00!! (Run to Staples!), and I wanted 5 boxes. He has put together one of the chairs, and it's perfect! ($17.00!! WOW!), and gone back to Staples. I hope he comes home happy this time!!

That's my song and dance, and the longest blog I have ever posted. If you get this far, I hope you get a new chair and some envies! Have a great day.

Addendum: He called from Staples, and I had to go there with my camera card to be sure he had the right printer........he said he wasn't making a third trip!!

Candied Apple for Recuperation

This card will be in the mail this AM to Mom, to remind her to EAT!!, and to continue to get better! It satisfies the criteria for the IC277, and for Speedy's Friends (dry and heat embossing, and popping up).