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!

for Faith!!

What a treat to find Faith our QFTD!!  I cased one of her fabulous colorful cards, and combined it with the F4A63 challenge to make a pocket card and use a different technique.  I stitched with my sewing machine (badly!) and used a piece of acetate for a window card.  Faith, enjoy your wearing of the tiara, and I hope you like what I have done for you!! Big Hugs.

Mom is doing so well.  Her hands are not affected, nor is her sense of humor.  Her speech is coming along, and she would like to thank you all for your hugs and best wishes, not to mention the wonderful cards!!

We leave on Sunday for vacation.  We hope to get in another challenge before we leave.  Have a great day!

StampinB's challenge

Today's Challenge with the StampinB's is chosen by Faith........use flower soft or glitter.  I chose flower soft, which I don't use very often.  It was a good nudge for me to get some out!! I used MFP's set "A Walk In The Woods" for my image, and a new nestie.  I really love yellow for this time of year!  I hoope  you like it, and will join us by adding your card with Mr. Linky here.  See you again next week.

For Mom

I'm off. Mom had a stroke yesterday.  Her speech is affected. More tests today to find out why.  See you later. This card is for her.

Here's Some RED!

This is my card for the FS today.  Don't you think it was about time I used some RED?  Making a clean and simple card is so easy.......this took less than 5 minutes because I already had my white cut!! How cool is that?  Have a great day.

Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge (and IC282)

Welcome to another Speedy's Friends Challenge.  This week we are asked to use pins.  I used a wonderful MFP pearl pin with an image from In My Mother's garden.

Please join us by adding your card or project here . See you again next week!

*BLUSH*

Imagine my surprise (and delight) to be named Queen For The Day at Splitcoaststampers!! What an honor and a treat as well!!!

This card is made for my own challenge, and the Free For All, layaers.  I had such a good time making and layering all these RED Hearts.  The card is a 6 x 6, and I think I will probably give it to Mom on Mother's Day at lunch.

Speaking of lunch, in honor of my royal day, DH is taking me to lunch.  He says I deserve it.  He's a keeper, isn't he?

Have a fab day.  Mine sure is!!

StampinB's Challenge - Paper Piecing and Monochromatic Blues

Our challenge today from Joanne at StampinB's is to use a technique - Paper Piecing, and to use Monochromatic blues.  I had this paper which I bought in November in a little store across from Colby College in NH. The guy had the most gorgeous papers, and I have been hoarding it......BAD, BAD!!  So here is the fab dp, used with MFP's "Sew What?"

Please join us, and add your project here with Mr. Linky. see you again next week.

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!