Sneak Peek for July

Here's a sneak peek of a set called "Planted With Love" that will be released soon by Mark's Finest Papers.  I made this card in honor of our Featured stamper, Cindy, at SCS.  In the coming week, there will be more cards using the four new release sets....be sure to watch for them.

The party yesterday was such fun.  Today my foot feels awful.......I still can't get a shoe on!  But we had lots of laughs, and ate great food, brought by Sheila, Amy, David, and Julia (artystamper).  The kids (ages 10, 11, 14, 14, 14, 14, 16)  had a great time in the pool and hot tub, and we had 2 year old Chase (with his flaming RED hair) to enjoy as well.  We're pretty tired today, and will be content to sit and watch the baseball game.

I hope your 4th of July weekend is full of family, and that you will all be safe and happy!!

Pink Flowers at 3 AM

When you can't go to sleep, what do you do?  I'm so happy to be connected to SCS 24/7.  The Inspiration Challenge was posted, and here's my card.  I really like it, and hope you do too.

At ten this morning, there will be 22 of us for a cookout/pool party/hot tub soak.  It's supposed to be a really nice day. Hooray!  I hope you are having a fun weekend, and I'll get back to you on Sunday or Monday.

Country Music Day

Today I combined both challenges....Free4All (choose a holiday in July), and QFTD, honoring nwilliams6, Nancy.  I cased a card of Nancy's, changing the size and theme, and of course using RED. 

The rest of the day is gonna be busy........shopping, haircuts, getting ready for the 22 coming tomorrow.  The number keeps growing!  I hope to comment later on.  If I don't get to you, have a great 4th of July weekend.

StampinB's Challenge

The StampinB's challenge this week is from Faith........to use two different shapes and piercing.  I just got some new nesties, and couldn't wait to open them up.  I hope you like what I did for the challenge, and hope you will join us as well!  See you next week for another!!

White Butterfly

For both Tuesday challenges this week.

DS Paul and wife Debbie are coming today.  They are both so happy to be out of school! YAY!  It looks like it will be a nice pool and hot tub day........and for cooking out.  Guess I better get some stuff out of the freezer!

Mom and I go to her house tomorrow, then back here on Thursday.  We have to shop and get ready for our annual party on the 2nd (raindate 3rd).  Mostly family, and some friends (Hi Julia and Kent).  Have a fun day today!

Over The Edge

Here's my card for two challenges today.  The CAS was a color challenge, and who could resist RED, Black, and White?  The Technique was unnamed, but I call it Over The Edge, as that's how the image is to be done.

Sun is finally shining today.  We are resting after taking all the furniture and books out of the upstairs.  Now all we have to do is walk around everything in all the downstairs rooms.  What a mess.  I hope the carpenters and painters come soon!!  Have a great day.

Casing Claudine

Our FS today is my DT friend, Claudine Poch (sevencats).  I kept her wonderful colors and layout, but changed the rest.  If you want to see her original, please check out her gallery at SCS..she has some fab cards and projects!

Finishing clearing out the upstairs today, and watching the RED sox.....crossing our fingers for a win!! Have a great day!

Faux Metal Elephant

I was delighted to be asked by Smiling Stef to make a sample for this week's Inspiration Challenge at SCS.  The piece I chose from the Sundance catalog was an Elephant Charm Necklace, with a sterling silver ellie and turquoise beads.  As you can see, I used the Faux Metal Technique, and beads of silver.  The bgs are brushed silver and turquoise glitter paper.

This is also for the Speedy's Friends challenge today.  The theme is "Make It Sparkle", and IRL, this glitter paper is FABulous!!  The elephant image comes from Mark's Finest Papers set called African Veldt.

Thanks for looking, and please join both challenges!!



RED again!

Here's my card for two challenges today, F4A and QFTD.  Stripes were called for, so I cased a card by Marie that had this wonderful SU ribbon.  I matched the color with pomegranate, and used MFP's Brick Wall for the image.

Today is sticky and rainy, but the upstairs needs to be emptied out, so off I go to join DH who has already started.  Have a good day.  Hugs to you all.



StampinB's Challenge - Friendship Sentiment

Our challenge this week comes from Joanne (jojot) - to use a friendship sentiment.  I used a saying and image from MFP's set, "Poppies, Poppies, Poppies".  Since my friends are at least as old as I am, we share a lot of memories!! How appropriate is this sentiment??!!  Please join us, and link your card or project to our blog, where you can see the rest of the DT's samples.  See you next week!

Belli Challenge - The Letter "G"

The Creative Belli Challenge for this week is to use something "G" on your card or project.  I made a twisted easel card, that is held open with a GLITTERED brad.

Please join us, and check back in two weeks for another challenge, using stuff from  your stash!

Green Ferns and RED bird

This is the card I made for Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday.......it had to be round!

I don't love this.  It's for the color challenge today, and it was hard for Mom and me to put them together.  Oh well, they're not all winners.  We are off shortly to DGD's 8th grade graduation.  Only 300 students graduating today!!  Gonna be warm in that gym!! Seeya tomorrow!

Old World Look

Mom and I combined the challenges today at SCS...........TLC (Old World Look) and CAS (Tall and Thin).  I used two different MFP sets, All Aboard, and BG Fun.

Today is the beginning of a home improvement project.  The electrician arrived a few minutes ago, and the carpenters and painters come next week.  I have to go to the HD store, and arrange for carpeting, and it involves a lot of furniture moving.  In a week or two we will have two more bedrooms for the grands.  Yay!  I have thought about this for years! I'm so happy to get it started!

Have a wonderful day!

Speedy's Friend's Challenge # 60 - Buttons

Here's the card I made for Speedy's Challenge, and for the IC at SCS today.  Gotta run.......we're celebrating the Bruin's Championship!  Have a great day!

Casing Two Friends!

This is the card I made for the Queen For The Day, my friend Vicki Dutcher. I cased a card of the same shape, but changed the colors to my favorites. Surprise!!  I used MFP's All Aboard set.  New, and FAB!

And this is the card I made for the Free For All Challenge - case a card made by a friend.  Joanne Grzelak (jojot on SCS) makes the most wonderful cards!  I love all her layers and she is the EMPRESS of piercing such straight lines.  I really need some lessons in this, GF!!  I cased a card of hers, keeping the same colors and layout, but used my new diecut from Marianne Designs and a different EF and punch.  Here's to you, Joanne, my talented friend.

Rain today, and Mom and I have made a real mess in the craft room.  We have no other plans, except if we're invited out for lunch we could accept!  Have a great day. Hugs to you all!

StampinB's Border Punch Challenge!

Here's my card for the stampinB's Challenge today - Use a Border Punch!!  I also used the new set, Floating Along!

RED, RED, RED!

Were you surprised it took this long to make the popppies RED???  Here they are!

Mom and I are off to her house, back tomorrow.  We have lunch with my Uncle Paul today, then watching the RED Sox and Bruins tonight!  see you later!

Get Well for Jessica

This card goes to CA as a get well for Jessica (Mutnik's daughter) who was badly injured being thrown by her horse.  She loves horses, still, and flowers, so I hope this will cheer her as she recovers.  It fits the requirements of the two Tuesday challenges at SCS as well.

Pouring rain, yucky skies, 50 degrees.  June???? Nope! 

We are off on a "field trip" to the dump....er....Sanitary Landfill... today, and the library.  We may even talk DH into lunch at our favorite place!  Mom and I are always ready to grab our purses and run!!

Have a great day.  If the sun is shining where you are, send some our way! Hugs to you all.

How about some RED???

The two challenges at SCS were so close that one card sufficed for both.  AND.......I used RED.  About time, huh?  This is one of the new sets from Mark's Finest Papers called "All Aboard".  I just adore this little train!

Terrible weather again today.......we are SO SICK of cold and rain! Where is summer?  My pool looks ready for some swimmers, but 50 degrees doesn't quite make it!  Hope it's better where you are.  Have a great day.

Dry Embossing for Mary

The Featured Stamper at SCS today is Mary Brown (stampercamper), and I cased a card of hers very closely.  I loved the Elegant Lines EF she used, and added a different color butterfly and sizzix leaf.  I changed the colors as well.

We spent a rather frantic day yesterday.......Three sets of company, including friends and family, and two of our grandsons.  By the time they all left it was 10, and DH, Mom, and I went happily to bed! Phew!  Today is low key.  DH is officiating at a track meet, and Mom and I got to play this morning.  Lunchtime will find us on the couch, watching the Red Sox (winning again, we hope!).  Have a relaxing day yourselves!!

Blog Hop Last day

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

This week's new releases are: All Aboard, Poppies Poppies Poppies, Sand Surf Relax, and Floating Along.

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: Floating Along? (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 Floating Along. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's blog post.

Here's my card using this set:

And here's the DT:
Nancyruth
Emily
Neva
Silvia
Faith
Claudine
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Kittie
Sharon-Guest Designer for June
Mark’s Finest Papers

Thanks for joining us!!

Blog Hop Day 3

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

This week's new releases are: All Aboard, Poppies Poppies Poppies, Sand Surf Relax, and Floating Along.

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: Sand Surf Relax? (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 Sand, Surf, Relax. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's blog post.

Here's my sample from today's set:

And here's the rest of the DT:
Nancyruth
Emily
Neva
Silvia
Faith
Claudine
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Kittie
Sharon-Guest Designer for June
Mark’s Finest Papers

Blog Hop Day 2

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

This week's new releases are: All Aboard, Poppies Poppies Poppies, Sand Surf Relax, and Floating Along.

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: Poppies, Poppies, Poppies? (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 the 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 POPPIES, POPPIES, POPPIES. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's blog post.

Here's my card for the Set for today:

Here's the DT and their samples:
Lois
Dawn
Anne - That's Me!
Peggysue
Connie
Emily
Karen
Patty
Roxie
Vicki
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Lagene-Guest Designer for June
Mark’s Finest Papers

Creative Belli Challenge #119 - Branches

Welcome to another Belli challenge..........the challenge where you have to use what you already own!!  I love this bird punch, and whaddyaknow!  It has a branch as part of it!!  Of course I had to use RED  for my bird, and punch out some extra branches too.  I also added some little flowers and a CB'd frame with a cut out oval.  I made the additional wings into leaves!! Please join us in this week's challenge!

BLog Hop Day 1

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

This week's new releases are: All Aboard, Poppies Poppies Poppies, Sand Surf Relax, and Floating Along.

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: All Aboard? (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 ALL ABOARD. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's blog post.

Here's my card for today:

And here's the DT and their samples:

Lois

Dawn

Anne - That's Me!

Peggysue

Connie

Emily

Karen

Patty

Roxie

Vicki

Liz

Geri

Lynn

Lagene-Guest Designer for June

Mark’s Finest Papers

Carrot Birthday

Easy to combine the challenges today.......a card that is a play on words, and a stamped envelope.  Easy Peasy!! Have a fun day........I'll be spending mine at the Dentist, getting another crown! Swell!

Speedy's Friends Challenge - Flowers

Today's challenge is to use flowers.  How could I resist showing you another card made with the new set "Poppies, Poppies, Poppies" that will be released Tuesday from MFP.  There will be a Blog Hop, so I hope you will come here to check it out!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Time for some RED!!!

For two challenges today:  QFTD (Butterfly), F4A67, Other than a card.  About time for RED, don't you think???  The only stamp I used today is on the candy tote bag, and is "American Made" from MFP.

Have a great day, and fab weekend.

Another Sneak Peek - Poppies! (StampinB's below)

Here's another set that will be released next Tuesday during the Blog Hop for Mark's Finest Papers.  You can join me here to see all the fab new images!! I love this set called "Poppies, Poppies, Poppies", because in addition to beautiful flowers, everything on this card is included.......and MORE!!

Have a great day.  Mom and I are back home, safe and sound!!

StampinB's challenge today was to make a card for a guy using brown and black, plus one more color.  I was given  a House Mouse image, and couldn't resist using it today. I added some pink to the mousie faces.

Sneak Peek

Here's another sneak peek of the new set "Floating Along" that will be released next Tuesday by Mark's Finest Papers.  I really love the images, and think you will too. 

Mom and I are off to her house for medicine and bills, etc.  See you late tomorrow.

Synchronicity

Here is the card Mom and I made this morning for two challenges, using a sneak peek of a new set from Mark's Finest Papers called "Floating Along".  The sets will be available with three other new ones next Tuesday in a Blog Hop.  You can check them out here. 

Have a great day.  I hope the sun is shining in your neck of the woods as it is here!!

Six Fold Card and American Made (CAS)

Here are the two views of the six folded card shown on SCS today for the Technique Lovers Challenge.  I used two different MFP sets, Grret The Day With Gerber, and Blackberries Sunflowers & Bees.  The paper is double-sided from Scenic Route and Curry.  I distressed the edges of the curry and used markers on the flowers.  Interesting shaped card, but probably one of a kind from me.  Maybe the paper should have been prettier. I just don't know.  Anyway, here it is.

For the CAS challenge today, here is a card that is apropriate for Memorial Day. Have a good one.

Magnolia Wedding for our FS

Rosemary is our FS this week.  I cased one of her beautiful butterfly cards, using a magnolia instead but keeping the pretty layout.  I used MFP's sets, Magnolia Wedding and Frames and Flourishes. 
We had the family here yesterday for a sort of impromptu party, and we are tired.  The yard will have to wait.  Humid and hot, the pool looks really yucky, but DH is not up to more work today, and you know that Mom and I are inside girls!!!
Have a great day.  Good to be back home!

Caroline Graduates

The challenge today at SCS and Speedy the Cat's Friends is combined in this card for our next door neighbor who is indeed graduating from High School.  It's ivory, so I backed it with white so you could really see the true color.  Please join us today in Speedy's challenge of Ivory and Lace, and attach your card to Mr. Linky here, and check out the DT's creations.

Belli Challenge

I'm a bit late for the Belli Challenge this week.  Here is my card using "TOOLS".  I used punches, a die cut, and an embossed bg.  Please check out the rest of the team.

Free for All and QFTD

Back in the gallery and here at my blog after vacation.  Hope  you like this pocket card, and the new MFP set, American Made.

StampinB's Challenge - Collage

Welcome back to the StampinB's Challenge. This week Vicky G. had asked us to make a collage. I used MFP's Big Boys Toys for the images. In additions, I added twine and a lug wrench (always need that, right?), and guy brads.

Inside, the sentiment says " If you're taking a road trip, remember, it's not the destination but the journey that make you nuts!" (Maxine)

Please join us by adding your project to Mr. Linky here, and add StampinB's to your keyword at SCS. See you next week.

StampinB's Challenge - Spring Scene

Welcome back to another challenge from the StampinB's. This week's theme is chosen by Nancyruth: Make a Spring scene.
I used two different sets by Mark's Finest Papers, A Walk In The Woods for the trees, and Happy Pansies for the sentiment. Lots of sponging and markers went into this, and I really like the blue ribbon to take a little of the green away. I finished it off with a sun charm and gold cord.
Please join us in the challenge, linking your card here , and if you post on SCS, be sure to add StampinB's to your keyword. See you next week!

Blog Hop For MFP - American Made

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


Our New Sets are: Here Comes the Grad, Big Boy Toys, Magnolia Wedding, and American Made.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, May 14, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES!

Here are my samples for you today:

FRIDAY, May 13, 2011: American Made

Here's the rest of the DT:

Emily-
Karen-
Patty-
Roxie-
Vicki-
Liz:
Claudine-
Dawn-
Guest Designer, Crafty Math Chick
Guest Designer, Pat
Marilynn-
Peggysue-
Connie –
Emily N.-
Neva
Silvia
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Mark’s Finest Papers

Thanks for joining us for the Blog Hop! We hope you have seen some new images that interest you!!

StampinB's - TGIF

Welcome to another StampinB's Challenge. Emily chose our theme today, which is T (texture), G (green), I (iridescent), and F (our choice). I chose a frog, because I love frogs!!! And since today is my birthday, I'm allowed anything I want!!

I used all MFP images.......bee - Happy Pansies, frog - Speedy the Cat's Friends, ferns - Ferns & Chickadee. I also used a nestie, and the tiny bubbles EF with my cb. I hope you like it.

Please join us, and link your card or project here . See you again next week!

Blog Hop for MFP - Big Boy Toys

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


Our New Sets are: Here Comes the Bride, Big Boy Toys, Magnolia Wedding, American Made.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, May 14, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES!

Here's my sample of this great new set:

And here's the rest of the DT:

WEDNESDAY, May 11: Big Boy Toys

Lois
Vicky
Dawn L.
Anne
Peggysue
Connie
Claudine
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Geri
Lynn
Emily N.
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Guest Designer, Pat
Guest Designer, Crafty Math Chick
Mark’s Finest Papers

See you tomorrow for Day 3!

Creative Belli Challenge - The Letter "S"

Welcome to another Creative Belli Challenge. This week we are to use the letter "S" in our projects. Here is mine. You could probably find all the things I used, but just in case you can't, here's the list: sand, surf, summer, scene, sun, seabirds, sand crab, and finally, even the letter "S"! How's that?? Feel free to join us. Don't forget to use what's already in your stash (and that starts with "S" too!). Please go here and add your entry to Mr. Linky. See you again in two weeks!

Blog Hop For MFP - Here Comes The Grad!

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


Our New Sets are: Here Comes the Grad, Big Boy Toys, Magnolia Wedding and American Made.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, May 14, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES!

Here's my sample for you to see:

TUESDAY May 10, Here Comes the Grad: Here's the DT!

Lois
Vicky
Dawn L.
Anne
Peggysue
Connie
Emily
Karen
Patty
Roxie
Vicki
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Emily N.
Neva
Silvia
Patricia
Chrissy
Pam
Karen K.

See you tomorrow for Day 2!