Kitty Love

I made this card for two challenges at Splitcoaststampers: IC268 and SC316.  I used two different stamp sets from Mark's Finest Papers.  The patterned papers are from Echo Park.  This will make a perfect Valentine's Day card for one of my fellow cat-loving friends.

Be My Valentine

I made this card for challenge C4CC8 at the Crazy 4 Cocoa Challenge Blog. You are to use red and pink, along with a Cocoa image.  I used a Cocoa Valentine's digital image from Sweet n Sassy Stamps.  I stamped love inside the heart and added red Stickles around the outside.  I used Sizzix embossing folders and papers and ribbon from Stampin Up.

Argyle Scottie

I made this card for IC268 at Splitcoastampers. I was inspired by this Japan Ken Doll from the Barbie website: http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/...oll#doll24-175 Doesn't the top of Ken's hair look like the top of the Scottie's head? This card was pretty quick and easy. I used a rhinestone Scottie sticker that I got in the $1 bin at Michaels.

Sew, What's New?

I made this card for FS207 at Splitcoastampers. I cased this card from Artsy Em: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=225572 I kept the same layout and color scheme. I changed the images from chairs to thimbles. I changed the placement of the ribbon, then added score lines above and below the thimbles. I used the "Sew What?" stamp set by Mark's Finest Papers.

Apple A Day

I made this card for FS207 at Splitcoaststampers.  I chose to case this card by Artsy Em: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1778454?&cat=500&ppuser=225572

I kept the same basic color scheme. I changed the shapes, ribbon, and stamp set. I used the "Apples and Camellia" stamp set by Mark's Finest Papers. The card stock colors used are Cool Caribbean, Real Red, Marigold Morning, and Crumb Cake by Stampin Up.

Class Act

I made this card with the newly-released "Gleefully Yours" stamp set by Gina K Designs.  It is a fun and versatile music-themed stamp set.  I stamped the piano in Versamark then embossed it with black embossing powder.  The patterned papers are from Echo Park.  I completed the card by adding the sentiment, ribbons, and a metal rhinestone brad.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1.  Stamp TV sketch challenge STVSKSP9

2.  Splitcoastampers TLC308-silhouettes

Caterpillar Hugs

I made this card with the "Caterpillar Hug" digital image from the Doodle Pantry.  I used two different Sizzix heart embossing folders for the background panels.  I used the colors for Splitcoaststampers CC306- Pear Pizazz, Bravo Burgundy, and Baja Breeze.  The sketch is from the Card Patterns Sketch Challenge #99.  I am also entering this in FEB11VSNMINI5 at Splitcoaststampers.  We were to use an image where something is entwined. 

Nutty for You

I made this card with the new "Nutty for You" digital set from the Doodle Pantry.  I copied and pasted the sentiment multiple times onto the background panel.  I used one of the pre-colored squirrel images.  These are nice when you are in a hurry or if you don't feel like coloring.  I used my new Spellbinders heart die and highlighted it with red ink.  I completed this love/Valentine's card by adding a heart rhinestone and gingham ribbon.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1.  F4A48-phrases at Splitcoastampers

2.  Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenges-anything goes

3.  Totally Papercrafts- add a heart

4.  Fresh Brewed Designs- love theme

Tic Tac Love

I made this quick and easy card for CAS102 at Splitcoastampers.  It was a sketch inspired clean and simple challenge.  I used a tic tac toe stamp from Great Impressions and a sentiment from Mark's Finest Papers.  I finished off the card by popping up red hearts and adding red and white gingham ribbon at the top of the card.

Pets are all Heart

I made this card for FS206 at Splitcoaststampers.  Here is the card that I cased: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1556123?&cat=500&ppuser=165520

I kept the same layout and color scheme, but changed the center of the card.  For this card, I combined a sentiment from the "More of Speedy the Cat's Friends" set and the cat silhouette from the "Tweet Blessing" set, both by Mark's Finest Papers.  This will make a perfect Valentine's Day card for one of my fellow cat lovers.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

1.  Speedy the Cat's Friends #38-use hearts

2.  Stampin Sisters in Christ #72 -new (I used my new Spellbinders heart die and new Valentine's papers)

Doggie and Kitty Love

I made this card with a Stampworks dog stamp I purchased last week at a used stamp store.  I made this card for Splitcoaststampers F4A47-texturize me and Stamp TV's sketch challenge STVSKSP8.  I am also entering this card in the Wags n Whiskers "with love" challenge.  I used three different embossing folders for this card.  I stamped the doggie and colored him with Copics.  I completed the card by adding a sentiment and putting a heart in his mouth.

I made this card for sketch challenge SC315 at Splitcoaststampers.  The stamp is a sweet kitty stamp from Penny Black.  Isn't he a handsome boy?  I think that due to the size of this stamp, when I use it next time, I will make a larger square card for a better balance.  Oh, well.

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop- Day 4

Welcome to the final day of the MFP January Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!


And…LOOK for the WINNERS of the Blog Hop TOMORROW!!!

Our New Sets are: In the Forest, Happy Pansies, Sew What, and Floral Tea.  For your convenience, all 4 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, January 15, 2011, 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 featuring the "Floral Tea" stamp set:

For this month's blog hop, I decided not to make any standard-sized cards.  The "Floral Tea" stamp set has so many uses.  Today, I decorated a tall bandage box by EK Success.  This tin is the perfect size for for tea bags.  It can be used to a gift for tea-lovers or even to keep on your desk at work to store tea bags.  I used patterned paper to wrap around the tin then I punched Bravo Burgundy paper with a Martha Stewart punch for the upper and lower borders.  I stamped the tea cup onto patterned paper then colored it in with Copic markers.  To complete the tin, I added the sentiment and half-pearls to simulate steam. 

FRIDAY, January 14, 2011-Floral Tea

Emily-

Karen-

Patty-

Roxie-

Vicki-

Liz:

Claudine-

Dawn-

Joanne T-

Nicole -

Marilynn-

Peggysue-

Susan –

Connie –

Emily N.-

Neva

Mark’s Finest Papers

Be sure to check 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 January Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!


And…LOOK for the WINNERS of the Blog Hop on Saturday!

Our New Sets are: In the Forest, Happy Pansies, Sew What, and Floral Tea.  For your convenience, all 4 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, January 15, 2011, 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 featuring the "Sew What?" stamp set:

For this month's Blog Hop, I decided not to make any standard-sized cards.  I used the "Sew What?" stamp set to make this sewing tin.  This is such a wonderful sewing-themed set!  I used a recycled mint container for the tin.  I embossed and masked the spool and thimble.  I used a blue embossing powder for the words.  I completed the tin by doing faux stitching around the edges and adding a decorative plastic needle on the front.  This little tin would be perfect for keeping a few needles, buttons, and small spools of thread close and handy.

Thursday, January 13, 2011-Sew What?

Nancyruth

Lois 

Vicky

Dawn L.

Anne

Emily

Karen

Patty

Roxie

Vicki

Liz

Claudine

Dawn M

Joanne T

Nicole

Marilynn

Geri

Lynn

Neva

Mark’s Finest Papers

Make sure to join us tomorrow for the fourth and final day of the Blog Hop!

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop- Day 2

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


And…LOOK for the WINNERS of the Blog Hop on Saturday!

Our New Sets are: In the Forest, Happy Pansies, Sew What, and Floral Tea.For your convenience, all 4 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, January 15, 2011, 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 featuring the "Happy Pansies" stamp set:

For this month's blog hop, I have decided not to make any standard-sized cards.  Today, I made a purse-shaped card using an Accucut die and Accucut die cutter.  I used the "Happy Pansies" set to stamp with Versamark and emboss with black embossing powder.  I colored in the flowers and ladybug with Copic markers.  I completed the outside of the card by adding a large gem sticker from Jolee's.  Because of the beauty of the flower stamp and the font on the sentiment, I did not think that the card needed anything else.

Here's the inside of the purse card.  I stamped the single pansy several times with tone-on-tone pink.  I finished it off with another sentiment.  Whether you color the flowers in or not, the flowers look equally elegant.

WEDNESDAY, January 12, 2011- Happy Pansies

Nancyruth

Lois

Vicky

Dawn L.

Anne

Peggysue

Susan

Connie

Claudine

Dawn

Joanne T

Nicole

Marilynn

Geri

Lynn

Emily N.

Mark’s Finest Papers

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 January Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!


And…LOOK for the WINNERS of the Blog Hop on Saturday!

Our New Sets are: In the Forest, Happy Pansies, Sew What, and Floral Tea.  For your convenience, all 4 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, January 15, 2011, 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 featuring the "In the Forest" stamp set:

For this month's blog hop, I decided not to make traditional size cards.  Today, I used the "In the Forest" stamp set to make a three-inch card and a coordinating gift bag.  I made the gift bag with an Accucut die, but there are several tutorials online about how to make your own bags without a special die.  For the card and bag, I stamped the bunny in black ink onto SU's Blushing Bride card stock.  The other papers used are SU's Concord Crush and Pear Pizzazz.  For the gift bag, I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder to emboss the bag, and a Martha Stewart punch to make the grass.  I completed each project by adding ribbon that I purchased for in the dollar bin at Michael's.  This bunny stamp is so versatile, especially with Easter and Spring around the corner.

I am not on the blog hop list today, so head over to the Mark's Finest Paper's Blog to see the lineup for today's hop.

Be sure to join us tomorrow for day 2 of the Blog Hop!

Floral Silhouettes

I made this card for the Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge #90 at Sweet n Sassy Stamps.  I used the "Dream Silhouettes" stamp set from Sweet n Sassy Stamps.  I love this stamp set!  I used Stampin Up's Cherry Cobbler card stock and patterned papers from Basic Grey.  I completed the card by adding a sentiment, half pearls, and a ribbon.  I am also entering this card in the Craft Your Passion "tie one on" challenge since I used a tied ribbon. 

Benefit for Katie

There is a special benefit being held for a woman named Katie, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Stomach Cancer.  Her fellow crafting friend Jak Heath is offering a variety of digital images for a donation of about $23.  All of the money raised from the donations will go to Katie's medical care.  Head over to Jak Heath's website to read about Katie and to donate to this cause.

Here is a card I made with the Doodle Pantry's new "Bunny Friends" set which, was designed for this benefit.

For this card, I used one of the bunny's and sentiments from the Doodle Pantry.  I colored the bunny and his friend with Copics then inked around the edges.  The card stock colors used are Marigold Morning, Cool Carribean, and Poppy Parade from Stampin Up.  I embossed the Marigold Morning panel with a Sizzix small hearts embossing folder.  I completed the card by adding the sentiment and a few rhinestone hearts. 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1.  Stamp TV STVCSP7-turquoise, mango, red

2.  Card Patterns- sketch 97

Be Mine

I made this card with a digital Cocoa the Mouse image from Sweet N Sassy Stamps.  I colored Cocoa with Copics and framed him with Nestabilities dies.  The papers used are Pixie Pink and Chocolate Chip from Stampin Up, and patterned papers from Bo Bunny.  I used my new Martha Stewart double heart punch on the base panel. I completed the card by adding rhinestones and a satin bow.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1.  Crazy 4 Cocoa CFCC6-resolutions.   I would like to resolve to show more love to others this year.

2. I Heart To Stamp- sketch challenge

3.  Splitcoastampers IC266

Kitty Love

I made this card with a Penny Black cat Valentine stamp.  Isn't it the cutest?  I stamped the image, colored it with Copics, then cut it out.  I used Sizzix and Cuttlebug embossing folders and a Martha Stewart heart punch.  Sweet and simple!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1. Splitcoastampers CC304-red, white, grey or silver

2.  Splitcoastampers SC314

3.  Colour Create- pink, white, red, and hearts option (I colored the rose pink)

4.  Tuesday Throwdown-embossing

Doodle Pantry Challenge and New Release Day

Today is new release day and the start of a new challenge at the Doodle Pantry Blog. 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 and to see the wonderful new digital releases.

I made these Valentine's with the new Critter Toppers from the Doodle Pantry.  They are so fun and cute!  You can use them to hang over cards, shapes, or treat bags.  For the sheep and bunny, I used the pre-colored images which was so quick and easy.  For the cat image, I used the un-colored version and colored it with Copic markers.  I used Spellbinders heart dies and a Sizzix small hearts embossing folder.  The sentiment is also from the Doodle Pantry.  Every year I made classroom Valentine's for my son and nieces and this is the design I plan to use this year.

Get Well Tea

I used the "Mugs & Kisses" stamp set by Gina K Designs for this card.  This is such a fun and versatile set!  I used Stampin Up's Basic Gray card stock and patterned papers by Basic Grey.  I used my new Die-namics border die for the lower part of the card.  I completed the card by adding a double bow and three grey brads.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1. Stamp TV- sketch challenge STVSKSP7

2.  Splitcoaststampers CC304-red, white, and grey or silver

3.  Craft Your Passion-anything goes

Tea For Two

I made this card with a silhouette stamp from DP Artworks.  The sentiment is from the soon-to-be-released "Floral Tea" stamp set by Mark's Finest Papers.  The papers used are Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, and Wild Wasabi from Stampin Up.  The kitty even wore a pearl necklace for the special occasion. 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1. CAS99 Splitcoastampers- Wild Wasabi, Kraft, Chocolate Chip

2.  Clean & Simple Sunday Sketch- CAS sketch

3.  F4A45 Splitcoaststampers- resolutions.  I have a large cat stamp collection and I sell my cards at a no-kill shelter.  One of my resolutions is to use many of my cat stamps. 

4.  I Did It Creations-favorite techniques.  One of my favorite techniques is to make clean and simple cards.

Sew, Sew, Sew

I made this card with the soon-to-be-released "Sew What?" stamp set by Mark's Finest Papers.  It is a great sewing-themed stamp set.  I made this card for several challenges: 1.  CC303 at Splitcoastampers- Old Olive, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight. 2.  FS204- I chose to case this card:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1804678?&cat=500&ppuser=89160 3. Speedy's Friends #36-something new.  I used this new stamp set for my card.  The card is pretty straightforward.  I randomly stamped onto the white paper then added some texture with a Stampin Up embossing folder.  I completed the card by adding the sentiment and a spool button.

Cool Cat

I made this card for the Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge #89 sponsored by Sweet n Sassy Stamps.  It was a challenging sketch with multiple layers and a partial circle.  I decided to use my new Spellbinders Wonky Squares dies for the upper two layers.  I used a Martha Stewart fence punch for the lower strip.  The cat and sentiment stamps are from Sweet n Sassy Stamps.  The papers are Daffodil Delight by Stampin Up and patterned papers by Echo Park.  I completed the card by adding a Stampin Up ribbon and a layered Prima flower.