Simple Poinsettia

I made this card for CC299 at Splitcoaststampers.  We were to use Real Red, Old Olive, and River Rock.  The poinsettia stamp is from the "Seasonal Poinsettias" stamp set by Mark's Finest Papers.  I stamped the flower onto River Rock card stock then colored it with Copic markers.  I also used Real Red and off white paper, which was embossed with a Sizzix embossing folder.  I completed the card by paper piercing around the circle and adding a piece of Old Olive ribbon.  I am also entering this in the Stampin B's holiday card challenge #86.

Winter Holly

I made this card for FS199 and IC260 at Splitcoastamoers.  Here's my inspiration piece from The Country Porch- http://www.countryporch.com/c-and-f-enterprises/view.asp?item=862602123C
I chose to CASE this card for Krischir- http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1814897?&cat=500&ppuser=128214
The holly image and sentiment are from the Doodle Pantry.  I colored the holly with Copic markers then highlighted it with a white gel pen.  The papers used are Corn Husk by Mark's Finest Papers, Riding Hood Red by Stampin Up, and patterned paper by Graphic 45.  I completed this clean and simple card by adding the sentiment and three small rhinestones.

Christmas Kitties

Here are three different Christmas kitty cards I made.  The two kitties are from My Favorite Things and the three cats looking out the window are from Rubber Cottage.

Santa

I made this card for SC308 and CC298 at Splitcoaststampers.  The Santa image is from Rubber Stampede.  I bought this stamp a few years ago, but have never used it until now.  I used Glossy Accents on Santa's glasses and outlined his beard with a glitter Spica pen.  The papers used are Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, and DSP from Stampin Up.

Hot Chocolate

I made this card for F4A40 challenge at Splitcoaststampers.  We were to make a card featuring a dessert.  I chose to feature a mug of hot chocolate and a peppermint stick.  The stamp is from the "Snowman Country" set by Mark's Finest Papers.  I colored the mug with Copic markers then added silver Stickles for the steam.  I embossed the panels with Cuttlebug and added a coordinating gingham ribbon to finish off the card.

Holiday Sleigh

I made this card for two challenges at Splitcoaststampers: Sketch Challenge 308 (SC308) and Color Challenge 298 (CC298)- Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, and Cherry Cobbler.  This color combination is perfect for Christmas cards.  For my card, I used the "Bells on Bobtail" stamp set by Mark's Finest Papers.  The papers used are Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, and designer series papers, all from Stampin Up.  I completed the card by adding a bow, brads, and holly sprig.  I am also entering this in Speedy the Cat's #30 circle challenge.

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Day

Today there is a new challenge at the Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog. Today's challenge is to make a Christmas card. Head over to the blog to view the details of the challenge. While you are there, be sure to check out the beautiful projects made by my fellow design team members.

For my card, I used a snowman image from Crafty Sentiments.  I cut the image out with a circle Nestabilities die.  The background panel is embossed with a Tim Holtz embossing folder on the top and a Cuttlebug embossing folder on the botom.  I completed the card by framing the snowman, and adding rhinestone bling and a ribbon.

Santa Kitties

I made this card for this week's sketch challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  I am on the Doodle Pantry design team and this week, the Doodle Pantry is sponsoring over at Tuesday Morning Sketches, so I thought I would play along.  The kitty and the Santa hat are from the Doodle Pantry.  I printed the kitty four times then colored each kitty a different color.  The papers used are True Thyme from Stampin Up and Basic Grey's Jovial paper pad.  The border edge was made with a Stampin Up border punch.  I completed the card by adding ribbon and half pearls.

Santa Kitty

I made this card for SC307 at Splitcoaststampers.  The sentiment and images are from the Doodle Pantry.  The hat and presents are new releases.  Through the magic of computers, I put the hat on the kitty and placed the presents next to him.  I colored the kitty with Copics then added Stickles to his hat.  The papers used are Scarlett Red from Mark's Finest Papers and patterned papers by October Afternoon.  I completed the card by adding a ribbon from Stampin Up and using a Fiskars winter border punch on the lower portion of the card.  This card will be going to one of my fellow cat-loving friends!

Winter Cardinal

I made this card for two challenges: SC305 at Splitcoaststampers and challenge #30 at Speedy the Cat's Friends- use a circle.  The stamps used here are from the "Greetings of the Season" set by Mark's Finest Papers.  I used green card stocks from MFP and the Wassail paper pad from Basic Grey.  I colored the cardinal in Copics then added border of pine made with a Martha Stewart punch.  I completed the card by adding the sentiment and cutting it out with a circle punch.

I am also entering this card in the I Did It Creations wings challenge.

Vintage Sleigh Ride

I made this card for sketch challenge 307 (SC307) at Splitcoaststampers.  The sleigh and sentiment are from Mark's Finest Papers.  I love the vintage feel of this sleigh!  To further add to the vintage feel, I used vintage patterned papers from Graphic 45.  I completed the card by adding a ribbon, charm, and snowflake made with a Martha Stewart punch. 

Kitty and Doggie Thanksgiving

A fellow shelter volunteer asked me to make 45 Thanksgiving cards for her to give to some of the other volunteers.  She wanted 3 dog cards and 42 cat cat cards!  Because I had to make so many cards, I decided to keep them as clean and simple as possible.  The dog stamp is from Serendipity Stamps, and the cat and wheat stamps are from Mark's Finest Papers.  The sentiments are also from Mark's Finest Papers.  The papers used are Crumb Cake and Dusty Durango from Stampin Up.  I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the main panel and added a small piece of gingham ribbon to finish of the cards.

French Horn

I made this card for SC306 at Splitcoaststampers.  It was a nice and simple sketch.  The image and sentiment are from the new "French Horn" set from the Doodle Pantry.  I colored the horn with Copic markers then cut it out.  The papers used are Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake from Stampin Up, and patterned papers from Bo Bunny.  I used a Martha Stewart holly punch to make the accents around the sentiment.  I completed the card by adding silver half-pearls and lace from Mark's Finest Papers.

Santa

I made this card for two challenges at Splitcoastampers: SC306 and CC296.  For CC296, we were to use Red, Tempting Turquoise, and white.  I used the new "Christmas Postage Due" stamp set by Mark's Finest Papers.  I love this Santa stamp!  I colored Santa with Copic markers then added glitter around the rim of his hat.  I used a Sizzix embossing folder to emboss half of the red panel.  I completed the card by adding a piece of Stampin Up ribbon, a sentiment, and two glitter domes.

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop- Day 4

Welcome to the MFP November Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 6 NEW SETS!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released: Brick Wall, Bells on Bobtail, Christmas Postage Due, Bold & Free, Musical Holiday and Welcome Home. For your convenience, all 6 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!

For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (November 13, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Today, we are celebrating the release of the "Musical Holiday" stamp set.

For my card, I stamped the musical score then punched out nine squares for the background.   I colored the horn with Copic markers then framed it with a frame made from Martha Stewart Holly punches.  The card stock is from Mark's Finest Papers and the ribbon is from Stampin Up.  I completed the card by adding red Stickles on the holly leaves and a "peace" sentiment from the "Seasonal Poinsettias" stamp set by Mark's Finest Papers.

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Judi – http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

Join us tomorrow at the Mark's Finest Papers Blog to see the winners of the Blog Hop!

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop- Day 3

Welcome to the MFP November Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 6 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released: Brick Wall, Bells on Bobtail, Christmas Postage Due, Bold & Free, Musical Holiday and Welcome Home. For your convenience, all 6 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!

For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (November 13, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Today, we are celebrating the release of the "Welcome Home" stamp set.

For my card, I used one of the sentiments and house images from the "Welcome Home" stamp set.  I stamped the house and sentiment onto patterned papers by Pinkpaislee.  I paired this with Deepest Mahogany card stock by Mark's Finest Papers.  I completed the card by adding paper piercing and a piece of ribbon. 

Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/ (you are here)

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/
Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

Join us tomorrow for the final day of the blog hop!

Crafty Sentiments Challenge Day

Today there is a new challenge at the Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog.  Today's challenge is to make a card using red paper and red flowers.  It is in honor of Remebrance Day, which is celebrated on November 11 in the UK.  Head over to the blog to view the details of the challenge. While you are there, be sure to check out the beautiful projects made by my fellow design team members.

Because I live in the USA and do not celebrate Remembrance Day, I decided to incorporate red and flowers into a Winter/Christmas card.  The snowman is a digital image from Crafty Setiments.  I colored it with Copic markers then used Flower Soft for the snow, and Stickles for the hat and buttons.  The patterned papers are from Ocotber Afternoon and the card stock is Riding Hood Red from Stampin Up.  I completed the card by adding a sentiment from Mark's Finest Papers and three glitter domes.

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop- Day 2

Welcome to the MFP November Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 6 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released: Brick Wall, Bells on Bobtail, Christmas Postage Due, Bold & Free, Musical Holiday and Welcome Home. For your convenience, all 6 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!

For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (November 13, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Today, we are celebrating the release of "Christmas Postage Due" and "Bold & Free."

For this card, I used the "Christmas Postage Due" stamp set.  It was hard to decide what stamps to use, as this set has so many awesome stamps.  I decided upon the Santa stamp and the Ho! sentiment.  I stamped the Santa image with Versamark then embossed it with black embossing powder.  I colored Santa with Copic markers, and used a Sizzix embossing folder for the white background panel.  I made the sentiment by stamping Ho! three times then mounting them onto punched circles.  I completed the card by adding a piece of Stampin Up Riding Hood Red ribbon and a holly leaf made with a Martha Stewart punch.

 

For this card, I used the "Bold & Free" stamp set.  I used the buffalo image and one of the sentiments.  I embossed a piece of Hazelnut Tan card stock with a Cuttlebug embossing folder, then used an oval Spellbinders die to cut out the center.  I used Tim Holtz distress ink on the embossing to give it a leathery and aged look.  I stamped the buffalo onto Corn Husk then colored it with Copic markers.  I completed the card by using gold Smooch around the inside of the oval and adding four brads.  The stamp set, card stock, Spellbinders dies, Tim Holtz distress inks, Copic markers, and Smooch can all be purchased from Mark's Finest Papers. 

   

Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Judi – http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

Be sure to join us tomorrow for day 3 of the blog hop!

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop- Day 1

Welcome to the MFP November Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 6 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released: Brick Wall, Bells on Bobtail, Christmas Postage Due, Bold & Free, Musical Holiday and Welcome Home. For your convenience, all 6 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!

For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (November 13, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Today we are celebrating the release of two sets:  "Brick Wall" and "Bells on Bobtail."

Here are three small 3 inch square cards that I made using the "Brick Wall" stamp set.  The floral vine stamp makes a perfect background stamp.  I simply stamped the flower onto each card with the coordinating ink (Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, and Soft Suede on Crumb Cake).  I stamped the sentiments in black ink then completed the cards by adding coordinating ribbon.

For this card, I used the "Bells on Bobtail" stamp set.  I wanted to play off of the vintage feel of the sleigh and horse image, so I used vintage-style patterned papers by October Afternoon.  I stamped the image in black, then used Tim Holtz Distress inks to give the image an aged look.  To complete the card, I stamped the sentiment and added a snowflake made with a Martha Stewart punch.

Head over to the Mark's Finest Papers Blog to view the order of today's Blog Hop.

Join us tomorrow for day 2 of the hop!

Doodle Pantry Challenge Day

The Doodle Pantry has a new blog and two new challenges a month.  Today is the start of the first monthly challenge.  All you need to do is to create a card using a Doodle Pantry image.  Head over to the Doodle Pantry blog to see all the challenge details.

For my card, I used the new "Christmas Birdie" image and sentiment from the Doodle Pantry.  I colored the image with Copic markers then framed it with Nestabilities dies.  The papers used are Riding Hood Red from Stampin Up, Seeds of Thyme from Mark's Finest Papers, and patterned papers from October Afternoon.  I used Martha Stewart holly border and corner punches on the green panel.  I completed the card by adding a few rhinestones and a bow made with Riding Hood Red ribbon.