Monday Challenges

The first card I made this morning is for the CAS........and we had a magazine cover of cupcakes for inspiration.

I used my CM Cutting System, and masked the card to sponge on purple, pink, yellow, and green.  The cupcake I overstamped is from MFP (retired Birthday Mini), and I added a sentiment from the same set and a ribbon.  Easy.

The second card is done using a new technique, Faux Patina. It sounds difficult, but was actually easy to do.  It involves the cb and embossing.  I used four colors, Sahara, Caramel, Pumpkin, and Rust, then embossed in spots with copper.

The beautiful lace comes from MFP, and the rose is from SU.

Thanks for looking, and for your comments.  Have a great day!

Shades of Pink Flowers

For two challenges.........the IC, and for Speedy Fox and Friends.

Barb is our hostess, and for #100, has challenged us to make a card in shades of pink.

There's very little stamping here, only the sentiment.  I did some layering and fussy cutting, and added gems.  I am beginning to love making square cards!!

Please feel free to join us HERE, and see who else has left some fun and beautiful cards for us!

MFP Blog Hop - Last Day - Mother's Magnolias

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flap My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.

Here's my sample of this beautiful set:

And here's the DT:

Lois
Vicky
Anne (That's me)
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers

Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the March  New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Thanks for joining us this week on the Blog Hop.  We hope you had fun, and that you are a winner!!

MFP Blog Hop Day 3 - Wild Horses

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flap My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.

Here's my sample:

And here's the DT for you to visit:

Lois
Vicky
Anne   (That's me!)
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers

Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the March  New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Please join us again tomorrow for our last day!

CCEE1212 Housework???

Joanne (jojot) chose our theme for this week, Make The Sentiment The Focus.  I love this sentiment, and it could have been written just for me.  That's my attitude about housework.  Once you clean the house, it has to be done again.  How stupid is that???????

I used Pirouette Pink and white, my cb, nesties and the swirl EF.  The bit of green is celery, and a Martha Stewart punch.  Easy peasy.

Please join us, linking your card here at our BLOG.  While you're there, check out the DT's cards as well.  see you next Thursday for another fun challenge.

MFP Blog Hop Day 2 - Flaps My Wattles

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop! This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
                                                   Lighthouses Featured March 20

Flaps My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.

Here's my sample today, and here is the Design Team:

Lois
Vicky
Anne (That's me!)
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers

Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the March  New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Please join us again tomorrow!

MFP Blog Hop Day 1 - Lighthouses

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flap My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.

Here's my sample of one of the images in this fabulous new set:

And here's the Design Team - please check out their samples too! :

Lois
Vicky
Anne  That's me!
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers

Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the March  New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Please join us again tomorrow!!

Three in One

This is the first time I have ever combined three challenges in one - I needed to catch up for yesterday, when stamping just didn't happen.

This is for: Diane (pinkberry) our Featured Stamper, and I cased a card of hers.

The TLC today is to use a partial image. Check.

The CAS is to use a sketch provided by Angela. Check.

We are off today for a Bone Density Test for Mom, and we are in desperate need of black markers.  Why is it we run out of things at the same time??

Have a great day.  Don't forget the MFP Blog Hop starts here tomorrow, with four new fabulous sets!!

Inspired by Ties

For the IC and Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge..........a one layer card.

This is made with a new set called "Lighthouses" that will be shown with three more sets on Tuesday in a Blog Hop.  I hope you will visit here and see!!

We are off for the day.  Errands this morning, then to DD's for corned beef and cabbage, then to Tom and Cheryl's as usual for dinner and cards.  A fun day planned.

Have a great day today, and a fab weekend.

QFTD104 and CCEE1211 International Challenge (F4A)

Welcome to another CCEE Challenge!  This week our hostess Joanne (jojot) chose an International theme.

I thought you could probably figure out for yourself what country I chose!

The colors are monochromatic sepia on tan, with brown ribbon and raffia.  The images are from Beeswax, and the sand dunes were made by sponging post-its.  I used the hieroglyphics on the side only, and stamped them in black so they would show up just a little more.  The charm is from MFP. If you click on the card, you will see a larger image.

Please join us and link your card to our blog HERE.  Don't forget to check out the DT entrees, and make a comment or two.  See you again next week.  ( I also used this for the Free For All)

Now I know you were just dying to see some RED, and so was I, so here is my card honoring our Queen For The Day, Melina (mepylant).

I'm beginning to make Mother's Day cards, and I just loved her colors and layout.  I changed the image and sentiment to the new set from Mark's Finest Papers, Mother's Magnolias, that will be released here on Tuesday.  Please come here then to see the samples of what's in store. (And don't forget to check here for sneak peeks too!)

Our diets are a bother, so I think since we are missing our regular food and snacks, not to mention going out and having a glass of wine, we will quit while we have the chance.  We lost 4 lbs.  I should have lost 10-15.  Life goes on, and I'd like to enjoy it. (Had a cortisone shot in my thumb yesterday - if it works, surgery will be OUT.  YAY!)  Have a great day!

Wild Horses Peek

Here's a sneak peek of another set from MFP - a Heinrich Co. that will be released on Tuesday of next week.

I think this "Wild Horses" set is wonderful for making masculine cards.  It has wonderful images and sentiments to go with almost anything.

There will be a blog hop here starting Tuesday, and I hope you will join me.  There are free sets as prizes, so be sure to comment!!!

Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek of a new set from Mark's Finest Papers - A Heinrich Co.  It will be released a week from today with three more sets.  This one is called "Lighthouses".  Cool, huh?

This is for the Color Challenge today on SCS.  Daffodil, Pool Party, and Poppy Parade, plus ribbon, was the theme.  I thought spotlighting the lighthouse worked really well. I hope you like it.

Rain today, but warm.  Mom has a Bone Density test today, so we'll go out just for that.  Have a great day.

Pictures of family

DD just sent these on..........from grandson Jake's Bar Mitzvah:

      

Erin, Amy, Tommy, Tom, John




Paul and Greg





Amy and Jake

 

Steve and Judy Winer, Jake, Anne, Mom, Jay - Grandparents and Great Grandmother



Grandchildren:
Back row:  Nathan, samantha, Erin.
Front: Tommy, Jake, John



Great Grandma

And a great picture of our Irish Dancer at the St. Patrick's day Parade in Worcester:



That's our Erin on the right!!



Featured Stamper and Family

Above are the two cards I made in honor of my friend, Harriet (hskelly), who is our Featured Stamper today.  Harriet and I are on a DT together, and I have to say, she is one of the sweetest people I know (at least cyber-ly!).  She always has lovely things to say, and cares about her teammates all the time.

Below is the first picture to come out of the Bar Mitzvah of our grandson, Jake.  My son Paul is his father, and Debbie, his mom, is now breathing again.  It has been a very stressful week for her.......more than for Jake!

Jakey did a fabulous job of reading the Torah, and he was so poised and grown-up! It was a lovely day with friends and family.  We all fully enjoyed it, even those of us who had never been to a Shul or ceremony before! Very impressive.

The ceremony was followed with great food and fellowship, and we are all glad it's done!  I hope you enjoy seeing the picture of the sweet boy and the exhausted parents!

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge #98

The challenge today is BINGO........I chose the bottom row, Image, Circles, and Piercing.

My posting is a bit late.......today was our Grandson Jake's Bar Mitzvah.  It was fun.  He was fabulous.  We were all weepy, he did so well.  There was a wonderful cocktail hour, and amazing food.  I came home to unwind and do the challenge.  I hope you like it.

Double Challenge and an ANNOUNCEMENT!!

This card is a case for our Queen For The Day, Neva (n5stamper) McMullen!

I combined two challenges, since that's what Neva's known for.  The other challenge today was the Free 4 All, to use fan folding.

It's been a while since I used RED.  Can you believe it???????  So here's a fan folded candle for a bright and fun birthday card.

Congratulations Neva.....enjoy your reign as our new Queen.





Now.......AHEM........(trumpet blare please, and drum roll)......I am pleased to announce that I have been selected to be a member of the new Cornish Heritage Farms Design Team.  The team was announced yesterday on the CHF Blog.  Go take a look HERE for all the information.  You'll see some VERY familiar names.  Keep an eye out for more!!

CCEE1210 Rosey Rose (Big Boy Toys below)

Our hostess this month in Joanne (jojot), who set our theme as Flowers.

How can  you get more floral than to use a rose, and what better than the rose color!!

The bg rose is cb'd with Swiss Dots, and the white front panel is also cb'd with SU's Manhattan Floral.  I sponged the flowers, then added an Inkadinkado sentiment.  The white ribbon had primas attached, and rose punched leaves a la Martha Stewart.  I hope you like it.

Please join us this week and every week HERE, and be sure to check out the rest of the DT.  See you with another fun challenge next week!




For the Ways To Use It challenge, the theme was Big Boy Toys, and what better than the images of the same name by MFP - a Heinrich Co.  Here's the card I made for SCS today.

Bunny Love

The sketch challenge today was a really easy one.

Instead of strips, I used the cb and some narrow embossing folders.

This bunny is my all-time favorite Easter image, and coloring him is easy.........few colors necessary.  I think he's great for cards for little ones!

Have a great day.  We are off to Mom's to sort out some stuff.

Color Challenge and Teapot Tuesday

The colors for today are pink, wasabi and vanilla.  I even did the dessert, heat embossing.

The Clear EP really makes the colors stand out!  I used a lattice punch, and made tiny flowers with liquid pearl centers.  The leaves are also punches, and curled a bit for some dimension.


Below is my card for the Teapot Challenge...........the theme was cats and books, and the cat was to be ROYAL!

Thanks for looking............have a great day!

Easter Purple

This easter card came about because I loved this image.  I saw a card made with it on Judy's gallery (jaydekay) at SCS, and ended up buying it today at Angel's Landing.  Since it's a digi, it came in right away.  I'd like to thank Judy for enabling me!!!!! LOL!

This is a case of a card by Kecia Waters (LittleSeaOtter), our FS.  I changed the colors, but kept the layout, and used that brand new image.  I hope she likes it (and  you do too!).

Birds on the Wire

For the Inspiration Challenge today, and for Speedy Fox and Friends, here is a Clean and Simple card.

I chose a beautiful stacked white layer cake with birds and yellow flowers.

For SF&F, the challenge this week is to use something recycled.  The bits of ribbon and cord tied into the MFP ribbon at the top, and all pieces saved from other things.

Have a great day.  Tom and Cheryl come for dinner tonight, and I made a crockpot full of beef stew.  It's starting to really smell good!

Have a great weekend!

Casing Judy's Flowers and a Giraffe for Easter

Our QFTD today is Judy Rozema.  She has the most wonderful gallery filled with lovely cards (and lots of giraffes!)

I cased her card, changing the yellow to blue, the layout is a speck different, and I added a black ribbon (which I hope  you can see!)

I may go back and do another card for her.......a giraffe maybe????

We have ice under the snow, so we will probably hunker down where we are.  Hate winter!!  Seeya.

I couldn't let the day go by without making another card for Judy.  I mentioned the giraffe in my earlier post, and cased a card of hers called "Stretch".

I made her card into an Easter card, and it will probably go to one of the grands.....they ALL have a great sense of humor.  They really enjoy getting cards, especially because I always put in some $.

I think Judy will get a smile out of this one.

That's it.  No more additions or edits for me today.

CCEE Spring Scene

The challenge this week is to make a card for Spring.Our hostess for this month is Joanne (jojot).

I couldn't resist using my new die cut window, showing the inside of the house and Spring starting outside.

I added a cute little kittie, and a mouse scampering away.

Please join us, and link your card HERE.

We have a new challenge every Thursday..........hope to see you again next week!!

Sweet Easter

I love the sweet expression on the face of this Penny Black bunny.  I used this image today for the Sketch Challenge at SCS.

I'm tired of St. Patrick's Day cards........you can get really sick of Green, Green, Green!

There is a Blog Hop coming up for the month of March at Mark's Finest Papers - A Heinrich Company, and the images are just wonderful.  I'm getting started on them today.

We are expecting snow later today, and I can't say I'm all that happy about it.  The only good thing is that we are a day closer to Spring.  We are enjoying programming from Spring Training Baseball from FL, and that's the only thing keeping our heads above water now.

Have a great day wherever you are.

Hello Friend

A combined challenge this morning.......the TLC and CAS.

A simple card, really.  Just took a little longer than I thought, and I wish I had made the image a little straighter, but that's show biz!

Today is haircut day.  Our DGS's Bar Mitzvah is less than two weeks away.  I have nothing to wear yet, and may have to go in a paper bag, since nothing fits.  I've enjoyed eating, and it shows.

Have a great day.

Dogwood Thoughts

Here's the card I just finished for the Featured Stamper (catcrazy) today on SCS.  I changed the colors and image, but kept the wonderful layout.  I had some gorgeous ribbon, so I put that in too.

We got a late start, going to Mom's to sort out some basement stuff.  Got a lot done, but LOTS more to go.  Have a great rest of the weekend.  I'm going to spend the rest of the day with my feet up and a nice COLD glass of wine! Seeya!

Gold and Apricot

This Easter card is for two challenges today, the Inspiration, and Speedy Fox and Friends #96.  Barb is our hostess, and asked us to use lace this week.  Please join us and link your card here.

Tommy went home this morning.  He came with a bunch of stuff, and of course went home with more!  We had a wonderful time with him.  He's the easiest of the younger grands.

Now it's just us again, and the peace and quiet is lovely.

The wind is very strong today, so no outdoor plans for us.......but DH asked if we would like to go out for lunch and of course Mom and I said SURE!  I don't think we will blow away!

Have a great weekend.  Hugs to you all.

A Monkey For Pat

Our Queen for the Day is Pat Rose.  What a sweet lady she is, always with beautiful and fun cards, lovely comments too.

I cased a card with a monkey on it, and changed it very little.  Hers was so nice I didn't want to "monkey" around with it. *sorry*

Snow does not keep us from going to Toys R Us in search of more Lego people.  Tommy is hoping to find some he doesn't already have.

Have a great day, and if you would like some snow, come here!

CCEE #1208 Favorite Zoo Animal

If you know anything about me, you know my favorite color is RED............ but my favorite animal at the zoo is the GIRAFFE.

I love their silent elegance.

This theme was selected by Shirley.  I loved this choice!  It's a Valentine that will go to one of my grands. 

Of course it had to be a TALL card.  Tall and thin.  Hmmmmm... maybe it should go to my son Paul.  He is tall and thin (6'10", 173#)!!

The bg dp is giraffe paper.  How cool is that??????

Please join us, linking your card or project here, and we'll be back next Thursday with another fun challenge.

Hot Water!!

This card using the sentiment and teabag from Relax A Bit (MFP) is for the Sketch Challenge today on SCS.  If you want to click on the image, you can probably see the glass mini beads better on the teabag.

Two of the grands went home this morning, and the next arrives in time for lunch.  I just have to make up the bed for him, and see what has to be put away from the two goofy boys' play!!

They were really good...ate well, slept well, went in the Hot Tub three times a day......in general had fun.  The next one is a quiet and thoughtful boy.  A lot different!

I'll take Tommy to the bookstore and grocery as well.  He is a picky eater, so it's better to let him choose.

Have a great day.  No comments again from me today, as you can understand.  Hugs to you all!

Lotsa Flowers!

The boys slept late this morning, so while they were in the kitchen, there was ample time for making a card.

This is for the color challenge, gray and 2 shades of pink.  Lotsa little punched flowers.  I'm happy with the results.

Have a great day..we'll be busy with the boys.

Spring Pink

This is gonna be quick.  I have two grands with me.  We are going to the bookstore, toystore and grocery.  Gotta keep 'em busy.  Have a great day.

Black and White (and RED) Birthday

This card is for our Featured Stamper today, beccabatgirl (Becky).  I cased a card of hers with a typewriter, tab, and flower.  Hers is beautifully colorful, mine ended up in my favorite colors!

No commenting today.  A busy one ahead for us.

DSIL Tom is bringing DGS John for a mini vacation here, and will help DH with the chipper.  We have SCADS of branches in the yard!

DS Paul is bringing DGS Jake for the same vacation with cousin John..the two boys like the same kinds of things (except food!).  Should be eventful!  His wife, our fun Debbie, will stay for dinner and cards, and the grownups will leave the boys to us.

Have a great day.  See you tomorrow for the challenges, and there will probably be entries from the boys as well.

Beauty Rose

Here's a joyfold card for both the Inspiration Challenge and Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge #95. 

Pat is our hostess this week at MFP, and she wanted us to use a different fold.  I hardly ever think to do this, so this was fun for me.  Thanks Pat. Please join us!

Today Tom and Cheryl are coming for dinner (spaghetti and meatballs - easy!), and cards.  The guys (Tom and DH) are officiating at the America East Track and Field Meet at Boston University.  Nine colleges compete.  They will enjoy themselves today!

Tomorrow, because it's school vacation, we will have Jake, age 12, and John, age 11, here for a mini stay at Grandma's.  On Wednesday, those crazy boys will go to their respective homes, and we will have Tommy, age 11, for the rest of the week.  Busy, busy.  What's fun is that all three boys love to craft........so you will see grandson cards here as well.

Have a great weekend! Hugs to you all, and thanks for joining me here for the Blog Hop.  Hope you enjoyed it!