Speedy the Cats Friends Challenge # 79

This week we are using only scraps to make our cards. All images and paper scraps were on my desk including the card base. The deer image is left over from my Coasters project and the holly is left over from my Altered frame. All the paper was used in something this last week that I had made. Didn't have to look for anything. And now my desk is a little cleaner. That's a good thing. Stamps from Marks Finest Papers. I decided to do the Spotlight technique to hi-light the deer.

Autumn Challenges

Haven't had much time for stamping this week. Thanks to a mouse who ate the PVC pipes in the bathroom I'm getting a new floor and that put me into cleaning mode as my husband is in destruction mode. Vicious circle. So Spring cleaning came early. But today I need some stamping time. This card is for the Friends of Speedy TV Challenge #4, Harvest theme. I'm also using it for 2 challenges at SCS. Fridays Way to use it, LEAVES WT346 and Wednesdays Sketch SC356. Stamps are from Marks Finest Papers.

Speedy the Cats Friends Challenge # 78

For this challenge we are altering items to give as Christmas Gifts. I got this set of coasters at Micheals. They are back with the frames.  A little pricey but I got them for 50% off which made them just right for me. They are real heavy and have this base that houses them. A great gift and the picture can be changed out by season or whenever simply by slipping them into place. I wrapped a piece of ribbon around the base.  Stamps and ribbon from Marks Finest Papers.

                                         Check out the Challenge blog for lots of great gift ideas.

Cupcakes for everyone

I have combined several challenges in this card. The Stampin Bs challenge was to use Scoring. The stamp set is a new set from MFP called Birthday Mini. Colored with Copics and added stickles to the frosting.

The colors used are for the SCS CC345 (pink, dk pink & green). The cup cake is for the SCS CAS140 (clean & simple card cupcake theme).

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.

 This started Monday and will go for 12 Days. Great ideas for Stamping projects to give as Christmas presents. Check it out each day.

Speedy the Cats Friends Challenge 77

This week the theme is "seeing double". Use an image twice on your project. I used the set Holly Greetings. The owl is colored with pencil, the holly leaves with Copics and the wreath and sentiment with Distressed inks.  Be sure to check out the other DT members items and don't miss the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop which starts on Monday the 17th. There are some really awesome ideas.

                                            This card uses the the set Ginger Cookies.

MFPs Blog Hop Day 4

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.
So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Set: Ginger Cookies? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)
For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Ginger Cookies. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.
Emily
Nancyruth
Neva
Faith
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Markie
Carol
Mark’s Finest Papers

I used a Martha Stewart punch to form my wreath.

Use a bird

This card is for a sketch challenge for my SSSD yahoo group and also for the Stampin Bs Challenge this week "Use a Bird". Ribbon and image are from MFP.

IBFCC #11/ Girl Power

The challenge which I almost missed the deadline for at I Brake for Challenges is Girl Power. I have these stamps on my desk for over a week. Just couldn't get motivated. Stamps are from IBFS. The image was sponged and then sprayed with water giving it a blotchy look. Spellbinder die cuts. Cuddlebug Folder sponged.

MFPs Blog Hop Day 3

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.
So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Sets: Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)
For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.
Emily
Nancyruth
Neva
Faith
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Markie
Carol
Mark’s Finest Papers

MFPs Blog Hop Day 2

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.
So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Sets: Christmas in the Country and Snowball? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)
For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Christmas in the Country and Snowball?. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.
Lois
Vicky
Dawn
Anne
Peggysue
Connie
Linda
Karen
Patty
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Claudine
Debbie
Mark’s Finest Papers

I watercolored the scene.

MFPs Blog Hop Day 1

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.
So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Set: Holly Greetings? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)
For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Holly Greetings. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.
Lois
Vicky
Dawn
Anne
Peggysue
Connie
Linda
Karen
Patty
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Claudine
Debbie
Mark’s Finest Papers

TLC346 at SCS

The technique this week was to use 2 background stamps and layer them or combine a few smaller ones to make your background. I used 3 stamps from MFP to make the background. The little cardinal is from the set Cardinals in winter. I used distressed inks and Copics. I'm also using this for the SCS- CAS139 which was an inspirational picture this week.

Here is my last sneak peak before Tuesdays MFP Blog Hop

This set is called Cardinals in Winter. I water colored the image after first using Copics on one and then pencils on another. I decided I liked the water coloring the best. I'm using it for the SCS Friday Free 4 All/ Make your own background. This is just a piece of white card stock I sprayed with Gold Webbing and while it was still wet ( you have to be real QUICK ) I sprinkled Embossing powder with Glitter in it over the webbing, tapped off the excess and then heated it. There is a sparkle to the background that doesn't show up well in the photo.

There will be blog hop fun right here starting Tuesday. You could win one of the new sets just by visiting  the DT blogs and leaving some love.

Rain Rain RAIN

I don't think we've had an all day rain in at least three years. There were 2 outdoor art festivals I wanted to go to. But since they were a no go I stamped a little. Still had a couple of projects to finish up. This is a sneak peak of a stamp set that will be available starting Tuesday at MFP called Christmas in the Country. I have water colored this sample on water color paper. Added Frosted Lace Stickles for the snow detail.

Speedy the Cats Friends challenge # 76/No designer paper

That is an easy one for me. I rarely use designer paper. I like making my own. This is a sneak peak of a brand new set that will be available on Tuesday from Marks Finest Papers called Country Thanksgiving. This scarecrow is my newest favorite stamp. Isn't he cute.

Check out the Blog for the DT samples and play along please. You could win a new stamp set. ANd be sure to check out the Blog Hop on Tuesday to see all the new sets for October. Here are a few more cards I made with this set.

A couple more sneak peaks

 This card is for CC343 at SCS. Colors More Mustard,Tangerine,Cream, and Soft Suede. Stamps are from the set Country Thanksgiving from Marks Finest Papers. I stamped the sunflower in all 3 colors for the background.

  These images are from the set Ginger Cookies by Marks Finest papers. Colored with Copic markers.

My last card is for the SC353 sketch challenge at SCS. Stamps are from the set Holly Greetings by Marks Finest Papers. This one is colored with Prisma pencils and Gamsol.

CAS138

Here is a sneak peak of another new MFP stamp set for October available next Tuesday. This one is called Holly Greetings. I used the CAS138 sketch for my card.

You know that commercial where the kids think the parents are bored because they are gone.

This is what we did today. 

My MFP Debut/ Speedy the Cats Friends Challenge # 75

Today marks my first day as a DT Member for Marks Finest Papers and their blog Speedy the Cats Friends. The Challenge is to use Polka Dots. I had to think about this one for awhile. Then I remembered this technique. I like the way the card turned out.

 To celebrate my first challenge I am going to show you how I made my card. The stamps are from MFP. The set is called Poppies Poppies Poppies. Ribbon is also from MFP.
Here are the supplies needed. Make sure your ink pads are lighter than the markers you are going to use but from the same color family.

                                 Stamp your image on regular white or a light colored card stock.

Now take your first finger dauber and the first color and work in a circular motion to form your dots.

                                       Now repeat with the second dauber and second ink pad.

                                                  Color your image with your markers.

Next take your reinker, and I ended up using Old Paper distressed ink. The pumice stone was too dark for my liking. On your work surface make a little puddle.

Wet your water brush or paint brush with the ink and tap it across your fingers splattering your image.

I cut the image out with one of the Spellbinder label dies. The layer behind is is a white piece of card stock sponged with Distress inks Wild Honey, Marmalade and Rusty Hinge. Added the ribbon around the layer. I finished the card with little round embellishments which added more polka dots. I hope you join in on the fun and enter your Polka Dot card. You could win a set of MFP stamps.