A Card for Connie Jo

The Teapot Challenge today is to use Winter, Trees, or golf as a theme.  Our destination is Colorado, to Connie Jo, who is having knee replacement surgery today.  It's also for the color challenge: pink, lavender, sand.

I hope Connie will relax and not try to do too much when she gets home.........but if she's anything like her sister Cathy (Mutnik), she'll have to be reminded to slow down.

Have a great today.  We are having company from Virginia a little later this morning.....haven't seen them in AGES!!

Monday challenges

The Technique Lover's Challenge today was to make a Stacked card. This was really fun. If you want to make one, go to the forum to get directions. It was like making three cards at a time, and finding images and paper was the tough part.

This was for the CAS.........use a partial image.  I used this wonderful bird, and the rest of him can be seen inside.  Thanks for looking.

Raining all day today..........we'll be inside doing some crafting, reading, and puzzles.  Have a great day!

Inspiration Challenge

Today's site is a place that has a variety of buttons.  The one I chose looks just like this image from Mark's Finest Papers called "Cupcake Mini".  I got this set for free, taking part in a swap.  There is one going on right now, giving away a really cute set for taking part in the next swap.

Busy day today.......two of the grands are here, making cards in the kitchen.  After an early lunch, off to see granddaughter Erin do her Irish dancing at the competition (Feis).  See you tomorrow.

Blog Hop Final Day - Fun On The Farm

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

This week's new releases are:Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement, Butterflies and Wisteria, Forest Gifts, Fun on the Farm .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:Fun On The Farm? (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 Fun On The Farm. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

HERE'S MY SAMPLE:

And here's the DT:
Emily

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

thanks for joining us!

Blog Hop Day 3 - Forest Gifts

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

This week's new releases are:Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement, Butterflies and Wisteria, Forest Gifts, Fun on the Farm .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:Forest Gifts? (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 Forest Gifts. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Here's a sample of this set:

Here's the rest of the DT:
Emily

Nancyruth
Neva
Faith
Claudine
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Kittie

Markie
Mark’s Finest Papers

Please come back tomorrow for the final day!

Blog Hop Day 2 - Butterflies and Wisteria

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

This week's new releases are:Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement, Butterflies and Wisteria, Forest Gifts, Fun on the Farm .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: Butterflies and Wisteria? (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 Butterflies and Wisteria. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Here is my sample for you:

Here's the DT:
Lois

Vicky
Dawn
Anne - that's me!
Peggysue
Connie
Linda
Karen
Patty
Roxie
Vicki
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Mark’s Finest Papers

Check out Day 3 here tomorrow!

Blog Hop Day 1 - Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement

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

This week's new releases are:Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement, Butterflies and Wisteria, Forest Gifts, Fun on the Farm .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: Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement? (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 Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Here is the card I made to show you a  sample of this new set:

Here's the DT Check them all out by clicking on each name!
Lois

Vicky
Dawn
Anne - That's me!
Peggysue
Connie
Linda
Karen
Patty
Roxie
Vicki
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Mark’s Finest Papers

Come back tomorrow for day 2!

Last sneak peek!

Tomorrow is the Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop, introducing four new sets.  This is one of them (with a long name!), Black Eyed Susans For Encouragement!!!  Be sure to come and see them all!
This card is for the CAS130 challenge at SCS.......following a sketch.  See you tomorrow.

RED for a Featured Stamper

It sure felt good to use some RED on a dreary and rainy day!!  Getting a photo was not easy, but I think  you can see the RED all right.  We'll be inside all day ini the craft room and kitchen.......eating of course!!  Have a great day.

Two posts today

Here's my card for the IC this morning. I was inspired by a cow bag. I love this little cow from Fun On The Farm, which will be released by Mark's Finest Papers on Tuesday in a blog hop.

I made this card for Speedy's Friends challenge:  Anything but an A2 card.  I used Butterflies and Wisteria, which will be in the blog hop here as well.  I hope  you will come and see what I (and the rest of the DT) have done with samples!!

For Emily, our QFFTD!

Today our queen is Emily, my DT friend at MFP!  I cased one of her wonderful CAS cards. 

I used the little butterfly from MFP's "Butterflies and Wisteria" that will be released on Tuesday, here, at a Blog Hop.  Please come and sett the four new sets Faith has designed.

StampinB's Challenge by Lois

Our challenge today was suggested by Lois......a square birthday card with piercing.

This is a sneak peek of a new set from Mark's Finest Papers, called "Forest Gifts", and will be released next Tuesday with three other fab sets.  I made this masculine birthday card using the spotlight technique, and I just love the deer being highlighted.

Please join us and post your card with Mr. Linky.  see you next week for another stampinB's challenge, and a Blog Hop for MFP!!

Sketch Challenge (Belli below)

Well this was frustrating!  I took a zillion pictures, and still can't get the daffodil color to show properly!  take my word for it, it really is a nice yellow.  I flipped the sketch and instead of the bar, I used a ribbon.  This is a sneak peek of MFP's new set Butterflies and Wisteria that will be released next week in a Blog Hop.

Off to Mom's this AM, lunch with Uncle Paul, Dr., then to rewatch the RED sox win! YAY!

See you tomorrow........and don't forget to check out the Belli Challenge below...........It's RED!!!

Belli Challenge #123

This week's Belli Challenge is to use some non-paper materials, such as fabric, net, denim, anything like that. The best part of this challenge every two weeks is that we are asked to use what is already in our stash. Of course I am a hoard.....um.....saver, so I had some wonderful mesh from something or other we bought as a toy for the kids to use at the pool. I thought it looked great as a veil for this simple hat.

I couldn't resist using a brand new punch.......hope that doesn't get me disqualified!

Below is my card with a great sentiment. Makes me chuckle every time. If you click on it, you can bring it up closer and read it easier.  Pleases try to join us, and post your card or project with Mr. Linky. See you in two weeks!

It's a sneak peek!

 Today I'm showing some samples of some new sets that will be released next week by Mark's Finest Papers.  This one is called Butterflies and Wisteria, and I made it for the color challenge of white, gray and turquoise.

The one below is called Fun On The Farm, and is for the Teapot Tuesday challenge, and will go to a child in the hospital.  I think it's cheerful enough to make someone smile.

There will be a Blog Hop next week here and at MFP, so be sure to watch for the new sets!!

Belated Birthday

Today the combined challenges worked for one card.  TLC - sentiment stamped over image, and CAS - belated birthday.  Simple and quick.  Mom and I just discussed the fact that we sledom make multi-layer cards like we used to.  Today we'll rectify that!!  Have a great day!

Featured Stamper Amy

This morning I cased a card by our FS Amy (amylovesnormajean) at SCS.  She has a lovely gallery.  I hope you like my card with NO RED!

Today DIL Debbie and DGS Jake come back from Maine.  We have missed them a lot.  I think Jake will love the new "Grandchildren's Room" that was done while he was away.

Beautiful day....we will probably sit by the pool and listen to the Red Sox beat the White Sox!! Hugs to you all.

Speedy's Friends Challenge

The challenge today is to use twine or jute on your card.  I made a pocket card using Planted With Love from MFP.  this is the first time I figured out how to add TWO things within my photo, and I really needed to do it so you could see all the parts.  I hope that you can click on the photo to see it larger, but I don't know for sure.

Please join us at Mark's Finest Papers and link your card so we can enjoy it too.  See you next week.

Daisies for Queen Carol

Our QFTD is Carol (gingerbeary), my friend and MFPDT member!  Carol makes beautiful cards, and I cased one of them very simply, which is NOT what she does!!  This is also for the F4A challenge, a summer CAS card.

Dark and dismal here today...hard to get a decent picture, but I''m guessing you can figure out that this card is layered and cb'd.  Have a fun day!  Happy Friday.

Stampin'B's Challenge - Ribbon

The challenge today for Stampin'B's was chosen by Faith, who wants us to use ribbon.   I added a charm and pin to mine.  The set is called Poppies, Poppies, Poppies, and I love it.  I wish it had a shorter name, however, because every time I type it, I groan.  Faith........Please!!  Shorter titles!!!!

Please join us by linking your card with ribbon to the Stampin'B's site.  See you next week.

RED for a Change!

Here's my card for the SC at SCS.  Had to be RED.  Mom and I are off to Lynn, lunch with Uncle Paul in Danvers, Dr. at Peabody, then food shopping in Salem.  Back tomorrow.  Have a good one.

CC and Teapot Tuesday

 This one is for the color challenge today........a simple 5 minute CAS.  I love these colors!

Below is my gingerbread card for the Teapot Tuesday challenge. The guy is made out of cork to match the dp.  Easy and fun, since the cork is peel and stick.  How easy is that?

Waiting for my Aunt and Uncle to arrive for a visit.  I have lunch all ready.....sandwiches and a nice platter of goodies for fingering!  have a great day, and see you tomorrow for a few minutes before Mom and I go to her house.

CAS with a Tag

I need to tell you the ribbon is really NAVY.  On a dark morning, the photo doesn't come out great (or maybe it's the photographer!).  The theme today at CAS was tags, and the tag is really simple.  I happened to remember I had a SUN eyelet, and could even find it.  It dresses up a card a lot I think, and I use embellishments when I can.  At least I need to, since I can't possibly outlive what I've bought!

That's it for today.  Make it a good one!

Featured Stamper Sunday

Our FS today, Jennie (mocjen) has a very clearly CAS style.  I kept as close to that as possible (for me!), using MFP's new set, Planted With Love.

Today it's just DH, Mom, and me.  Peaceful here.  I've been awake since 4:00........this is what I do when I can't sleep.  Isn't a hobby a wonderful thing?!  Today we will do some heavy duty R&R, read the paper, do the puzzles, read, and watch the Red Sox.  I hope your day is restful too!

Heart Irises

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Here's my card for two challenges today, Speedy the Cat's Friends, and the IC at SCS.  Speedy wants us to use three hearts, and the Inspiration is glass art.  Please join us on either or both!!

Have a great day....keep cool!

Queen Julia's Day!!

My sweet friend Julia (artystamper) was named Queen For The Day today at SCS.  No one deserves it more!! Her artistic abilities and talents are not to be believed!!  She makes beautiful cards, and fantastic projects of all kinds........puts me to shame!!!  Check out her gallery and see for yourself!!

This is a card I cassed in her honor.

Have a great day.  We're in the midst of a really HOT week, so we'll be inside all day.  We have grandson John here, who is loving "his" new room!!  We'll be trying to keep him busy in the house, but I'm sure he'll be in the hot tub and pool as well.  See you tomorrow, and BIG HUGS to you, Julia!!

StampinB's Challenge

Vicky chose our theme this week........a card using black, brown, and ivory.  I made this LOOOOONG card that folds up  to A2 size, using SU punches, and the sentiment from MFP Owl Be Here.  I hope you like it, and will join us.

We have spent the week getting the grandchildren's rooms ready, and after 8 hours of lugging and organizing after the painter and carpenter did their thing, it was ready just in time for  grandson John, who arrived late Tuesday afternoon.  He LOVED it!!  He spent the rest of the day in "his" new room.  He'll be here until saturday.

when you read this, I'll be at Mom's, taking her to her house for getting her mail, a Dr. appt., and hairdresser.  We'll come back late Thursday, and be glad to return to central air conditioning.  Have a great week!

Belli Challenge

The Belli Challenge this week is to be inspired by Karen's china.  Please go to our blog and take a look.  I am out of town, but will be checking in later in the week.

CAS and TLC

This card was made for the two SCS challenges.  The bg is a stamped acrylic block.  It makes a very light basis for the image.......I kinda like it.

Today it's very busy here.  The carpet installers are already at work.  As soon as they are done, we start moving furniture back into the upstairs, getting ready for the youngest grandson and his vacation at "Camp Grandma".  MANY years ago, my mom labeled it just that when she took any one of my kids.  One of them even came back with a t-shirt that had Camp Grandma emblazoned on the front! (I even have one!)

I have a Dr. appt for my toe (and probably and x-ray), then friends from New York are stopping by.  We'll polish that off with burgers or steak on the grill, then the Red Sox.  After moving the furniture and setting up the beds and bookcases we'll need some R & R.  Have a fun day, and if you're not busy, we could use your help!!!  Hugs to you all.

Two cards for Teri, our FS

Mom and I made cards for Teri this morning.  Mom's is the one with the stars.  Usually we make the same card together, but since these are going to Nate, my grandson and Mom's great grandson, we had to make different ones today.  That's it for us, back to the craft room.......August cards must be done!!  Have a great day.

Blog Hop - Last Day - Adirondack Summer

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

This week's new releases are: Little Birds With Big Mouths, Planted with Love, Lilacs in the Summer, and Adirondack Summer.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

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

Here's my sample for this set:

Here's the rest of the DT:
Emily
Nancyruth
Neva
Silvia
Faith
Claudine
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Kittie
Mark’s Finest Papers

Thanks for joining us!

Blog Hop Day 3 - Lilacs In The Summer

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

This week's new releases are: Little Birds With Big Mouths, Planted with Love, Lilacs in the Summer, and Adirondack Summer.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

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: Lilacs in the Summer? (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 Lilacs in the Summer. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's blog post.

Here's my sample using this set:

Now here's the DT.  Please check what they have done!
Emily
Nancyruth
Neva
Silvia
Faith
Claudine
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Kittie
Mark’s Finest Papers

See you tomorrow for the LAST day!

Blog Hop Day 2 - Planted With Love

Hello! Welcome to the July 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This week's new releases are: Little Birds With Big Mouths, Planted with Love, Lilacs in the Summer, and Adirondack Summer.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

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: Planted With Love? (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 Planted With Love. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's blog post.

Here's the card I made as a sample of this set:

.......and here's the DT.  Please check them out!

Lois
Vicky
Dawn
Anne - That's me!
Peggysue
Connie
Emily
Karen
Patty
Roxie
Vicki
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Mark’s Finest Papers

Blog Hop Day 1 - Little Birds with Big Mouths

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

This week's new releases are: Little Birds With Big Mouths, Planted with Love, Lilacs in the Summer, and Adirondack Summer.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: Little Birds With Big Mouths? (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 Little Birds With Big Mouths. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's blog post.

Here's my card as a sample of the new set.  Below are the rest of the DT.......please check them out! Lois
Vicky
Dawn
Anne - That's Me!
Peggysue
Connie
Emily
Karen
Patty
Roxie
Vicki
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Mark’s Finest Papers

Sweet Little Crow

I love reverse masking........so easy!! This card is for both challenges, the TLC and CAS.  I used the tiniest crow from MFP's new set, Planted With Love, that will be released tomorrow with three other sets!  There will be a blog hop here.......be sure to come back and look!

Off to Mom's today, and back tomorrow afternoon.  Have a great day!

RED for two!

For two challenges today, the IC at SCS, and for Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge at MFP.  The MFP challenge was to use a die cut in the bg.  I used a mega-nestie, and two EFs with the cb.  Feel free to join us every saturday.

StampinB's Challenge - Beach Scene with Sand

The theme for today's Stampin'B's challenge is to make a beach scene, and to use sand.either REAL sand or sand that is stamped.  I hope you like what I did, and that you will joiin us this week.  See you next Thursday!

Creative Belli Challenge - Your Own Embellishment

We have a fun project for  you this week...........Make Your Own Embellishment.  Remember the bottom line plan here......use what's already in your stash.

I made my own crocheted flower, and of course it's RED!  I only added a punched edge, a simple sentiment, and sizzix branch with the little ribbon.  I think I could use this card for almost any occasion.

Please join  us, and check in with us in two weeks for the next one!

Marsh Butterflies

The CC today is Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango, Rich Razz.  Tough combination, but I think Mom and I got it done.  We even did the dessert....the pin.  Off on a "field trip" today to our Sanitary Landfill (the Dump), then out to lunch! YAY!  Have a great day.

Two for Two

Two challenges, two cards, using sneak peeks for Mark's Finest Papers that will be released next week.  The top one is for the CAS, Planted With Love, and the bottom for TLC (Faux Silk) using Adirondack Summer.

There is a fun set of holiday challenges under CAS today at SCS.  Mom and I have done one, and will take a look at the others.  Today is a day of rest for us, so we can play all day!! YAY!  Happy 4th!

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!