I was really challenged

This weeks challenges really gave me trouble. I had a real hard time putting something together. Filled the trash can this afternoon. I was not happy with anything but I think I finally came up with a couple of ideas. Speedy the Cats Friends Challenge was to use Ivory & Lace. Image and sentiment by Marks Finest Papers.   I only wanted the magnolia so I cut it away from the stamp it is part of. 

The Stampin Bs Challenge was to use the Collage technique and the GAB challenge was to use the Emboss Resist technique. The giraffe is embossed and I sponged over it. Cut it out into an oval. Layered on another oval and a rectangle.  The background was a trial and error. I sponged. I smeared. I dragged the ink pad over the paper and then I sponged it again until I was happy with the color. All stamps are from Marks Finest Papers. I used both techniques on this card. MFP also sells the Bakers Twine I've used. This is not the stamp set I intended to use but nothing I put together made any sense to me. I probably was not meant to craft today. I love this little giraffe and am happy with this card.

1-2-3 recipe challenge

Papercraft Star has a challenge this week that uses this great sketch.

The requirements though have you use a recipe. 1 color of card stock. 2 different designer papers. 3 pieces of bling. My flower embellishment was made with one of the new Cuttlebug quilling kits. I fooled around this morning rolling and rolling and rolling. Finally figured it out. No real directions come with the kit. My next one though will be made with really light weight card stock. I think that will roll and fold down so much easier than the SU card stock I used for this one.

Bright and cheery

That's what this card is. I was using it for my next DT assignment at Stamping Vacation (Monochromatic oranges) but since that site is on hold for a short while I decided to rework it and use it for the challenge at GAB "use a punch". Stamp is from I Brake for Stamps.They also sell the Prima flowers. I used Prisma pencils and Gamsol to color her. The punch is a Martha Stewart Punch around the Page.

I actually have this weeks challenges done already!!

I'm moving right along. Had the day off and devoting it to playing. Besides my other challenges I love I have challenged myself to use only what I have in the scrap basket. I have got to get this thing under control. So until its used up if that's possible I am not getting out a whole piece of card stock unless necessary. I wonder how long I can go. We shall see. You are probably going to see a lot of webbing also as the basket is full of it. I have my crazy periods where I spray anything that doesn't move and until I use it up I can not spray anymore. Here is my card for The Friends of Speedy the Cat challenge. We were to use "tone on tone and pop up the focal image". I stamped him twice. Both layers are popped up. The top squirrel is minus his tail. The ribbon and images are all from Marks Finest Papers.

The next card is for The Stampin Bs "make a Spring scene". My explanation is the frog is dancing for joy because winter is over and Spring is here. That and this stamp has been on my desk along with that saying for months. It was time to use it.

 

My daughter picked out that bling. Wasn't sure what I would do with it at the time but it worked perfectly for this. The stamps are from I Brake for Stamps.

Good bye to The Stamping Vacation challenge blog

They are going on a vacation to deal with family problems. Hopefully they will return sometime soon. I will miss taking part in their challenges.

TGIF

Yes I know its Wednesday but the challenge at The Stampin Bs was TGIF-texture,green,iridescent and begin with F. The background is sprayed with Pearl Glimmer Mist but does not show in the photo. Sentiment from Marks Finest papers Happy Pansies set.

It's been a rough week but I'm catching up.

Saturday I worked 13 1/2 hours and boy did it do me in. I am just toooooo old for that many hours on my feet. So no card making until today but at least I'm getting my challenges in before they were over. This card is for The Friends of Speedy the Cat.  The challenge this week was monochromatic blues. Both image and sentiment from Marks Finest Papers. Pansy colored with Copics. I'm also using this for the GAB challenge which was to use one of the designers sketches. This was Courtney's.

Start Here Challenge

Stamping Vacation--5-17-11


 The Start Here Challenge this month is:

 START WITH A YELLOW FLOWER

You have until June 17th to add your project.

Where to start. Didn't know whether to punch, stamp or use a dimensional I had of a yellow marigold.  Well I had these yellow flower die cuts I had cut awhile ago and found this brad buddy in my box. Put the Cuddlebug to work for my other layers and here is my card.

Animal Applause Challenge

 I hope some of you have followed me over to this great challenge blog and are having as much fun as I am.

Stamping Vacation -- 5-15-11
The Animal Applause Challenge is:

USE ANY CREATURE FROM THE FOREST

You have until June 15th to complete your project.

Sometimes these challenges become real challenges as I use what is in front of me. Found these frogs already stamped in my box. I layered a dark green layer of card stock on a white card base. I then took a moss layer and stamped a fern all over it and at the bottom of my image piece. The little beaded dragonfly was recycled from a card received a long time ago.

Marks Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 4

This has been so much fun. Thanks to Marks Finest papers and Speedy the Cat for giving me this opportunity. I truly have enjoyed it. This last set will get you ready for the 4th of July.

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!

FRIDAY, May 13, 2011: American Made
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

Home Sweet Home Challenge

Home Sweet Home Challenge

Stamping Vacation --5-13-11

This challenge is based on home decorating styles. This challenge is:

1930's Hollywood Regency ( glitzy, glamorous, bright and glossy)

You will find the full description on the Stamping Vacation blog and you have until June 13th to finish your project.

 This is not what I started out to make but before you knew it I had created a tribute to this beautiful lady. I have used glitter, Perfect Pearls, Spellbinders Craft Foil and lots of red, white and blue bling. Both of these stamps are from a brand new stamp set called American Made from Marks Finest Papers.

Marks Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 2

Here we are at day 2. This is a great set for male birthdays and Fathers Day. If you have reached my blog first please be sure to start at the top of the list and go all the way through to see what the rest of the Design Team created.

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, 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!
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

Monochromatic Creations Challenge

This Monochromatic Creations Challenge is to use :

WHITES

Use all and as many shades of white as you want but only whites. You have until June 11th to complete your project. Remember this challenge and all challenges qualify for the monthly prize drawing at Stamping Vacation.

I love this technique and it lets you get out all those punches and use them for something other than a border. These are all from Martha Stewart. The label is from Spellbinders. Flowers from Marks Finest Papers.

No embellishments

Speedy the Cats Friends challenge this week was to use paper, ink and stamps only. I right away knew what I wanted to do for this with one of the new sets being featured this week at Marks Finest Papers. Did all my cutting, embossing and gluing and don't you know I pulled out the pearls and loaded this up with pearls when it was all put together. Then I remembered the name of the challenge. So off came the pearls and they may go back on before I mail this to someone but it's pretty enough without them. I am loving this new Spellbinders die. Cut out the center with a circle die and then used it in its original place for the sentiment.

Marks Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 1

The day has come and I am so excited. I hope you all play along. Here is my card. This is a great Graduation set. If you have come to my blog first please start at the top of the list and go all the way through to see what the design team has created.

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!

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!

All Blog Hop participants will have the chance to win a Month Long GUEST DESIGNER position on our Senior Design team! That’s right! ONE lucky winner will receive a Guest Designer package that will include June 2011’s Four New Release sets, a selection of Premium Papers, and beautiful embellishments. The winner will also receive a Guest Designer Watermark, Blog Button and have the choice to participate in the June 2011 Blog Hop!
What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. EACH DAY that participants comment on all the Design Team blogs, their name will be entered once in the random drawing. Each participant has the opportunity to have his/her name entered up to four times. (There are four days of the blog hop, so there are up to four entries per person.) The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, May 14, 2011.
***WE ARE AWARE THAT SEVERAL LINKS WERE NOT WORKING ON THE DT MEMBERS' BLOGS. THE LINKS WORK ON THIS BLOG. IF YOU MISS A BLOG TODAY, IT WILL NOT EFFECT YOUR CHANCES TO WIN THE BLOG CANDY!

TUESDAY May 10, 2011- Here Comes the Grad
Lois
Vicky
Dawn L.
Anne

Peggysue

Connie
Emily K.
Karen H.
Patty
Roxie
Vicki
Pam
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Emily N.
Neva
Karen K.
Silvia
Patricia
Chrissy
Guest Designer Pat
Guest Designer Crafty Math Chick
Mark’s Finest Papers

Embellish It challenge

Stamping Vacation Embellish It Challenge ---May 10th

Simple challenge.... all you do is use the listed embellishment on your creation.

The Embellish It Challenge is....

USE Beads

you have until June 10th to complete this challenge and remember every challenge you participate in gives you another chance at the monthly $25.00 gift certificate that is awarded. Here is my card.

This is the image I started with. I added glitter to the center and sewed beads over all of the tiny circles.

There is glitter everywhere

Over at Speedy TV Faith did a video on this glitter technique. Very easy to do with double sided tape and it just so happens that the Stampin Bs challenge is to use glitter. So I tried out the technique and made my challenge card at the same time. This also works for the GAB challenge which is Use Rose Red, Kiwi Green and Tempting Turquoise. This little monkey has been colored and laying in my box waiting to be used on a card and both of these challenges worked well for it.

GAB Challenge

My Faux Tile card from last weeks challenge was chosen as the Top pick for April. I was really surprised. Thanks ladies. This weeks challenge was to make something 3D. My card has a flower on it made on a loom. I saw this at Amazing Paper Grace. She does such wonderful things with ribbon. Her bows are fabulous! I also had the ribbon bee in my stash. A polished stone piece was used for the background. The leaves are a Spellbinders die.

My first Speedy TV swap

This card is for the Birthday card swap over at Speedy TV. One of the great reasons to play over there is you receive a free set of Speedy the Cat stamps each time you participate in a swap. Can't beat that!! There is a cute Birthday set this month. Check it out!! So many wonderful cards to look at for inspiration in the gallery also.

This is part of a set called African Veldt and can be found at Marks Finest papers. 
Bakers Twine is from there also. 

Use a Hat Pin

That is the challenge at Speedy the Cats Friends blog this week.  I have seen many ladies using them but have never tried it myself till today. Both pins are from Marks Finest Papers. The stamps are theirs also and can be found in the Happy Pansies set. Don't forget I am Guest Designer on their blog this month. The blog hop I am participating in is May 10-13. 4 new sets will be featured. I hope you check it all out. I have had a great time creating with these sets and you could have a chance to win one.