Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 127

This week it's all about circles.  I used different sized circles I cut out of fun foam, glued 2 layers together and mounted on EZ Mount to form circle stamps. I then stamped them in Fall distressed ink colors to make my background.  The leaf is stamp in Black EP in ywo layers. Go on over and add your card for a chance to win a free stamp set.

Stamps - MFP a HC -Autumn Glory

Distressed Ink- Mustard, Pealed Paint, Mustard, Burlap,Vintage photo

Sept. Blog Hop Day 4

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 

   September Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Buried Treasure Featured September 25
Going Batty Featured September 26
Autumn Splendor Featured September 27
Tweet That Featured September 28

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on September 29, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday September 28, 2012.

Tutorial Time at Speedy TV #17

This week we are making Flap Cards at Speedy TV. Go on over and hilight Tutorial Time and click on
#17 for the directions.  I didn't have the magnet to keep the flap shut so I used a brad with a ribbon loop on it that can be shifted to open and close the flap. On the other side the bow helps to hold that side down.

Stamps - MFP a HC - Bring on the Sun
Misc. - Copic Markers, ribbon from MFP a HC

Sept. Blog Hop Day 3

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 

   September Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Buried Treasure Featured September 25

Going Batty Featured September 26

Autumn Splendor Featured September 27

Tweet That Featured September 28



Please
hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp
sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each
day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the
blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be
announced on September 29, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go
back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the
more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count
twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday September 28, 2012.

Sept Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 

   September Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Buried Treasure Featured September 25
Going Batty Featured September 26
Autumn Splendor Featured September 27
Tweet That Featured September 28

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on September 29, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday September 28, 2012.

Sept. Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 

   September Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Buried Treasure Featured September 25
Going Batty Featured September 26
Autumn Splendor Featured September 27
Tweet That Featured September 28

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on September 29, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday September 28, 2012.

Holly Jolly Greetings

This is the cutest Santa. He is part of the 5th set being offered at MFP a HC starting today.  The Holly comes in 2 sizes. On the second card I tried a technique called Starburst. Kind of a patchwork design. Very easy to do

Trick or Treat

Here's another peak at the new set MFP a HC I'm Going Batty. The trees are from the set Tree Greetings. I sponged the background. Then added a strip of white sponged brown for the side walk. The pumpkin is a circle with a notch cut out of the top. Fence, grass and bat are all die cuts. I think it's a fun card.

Also entering this at Loves Rubberstamp Challenge/ make your own background

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 126

This weeks blog challenge is all about tags. I chose to do a Technique Junkie technique called Tag Fence and made a little scene. The tags were stamped with script and put through the Cuttlebug in the wood Embossing Folder. The bush is actually 3 tree tops i cut the trunks off of. Go on over and join in. You could win a great stamp set.

Stamps - MFP a HC - Garden Art, Tree Greetings
Misc.- Copics , Cheery Lynn Grass die

Sneak Peak Buried Treasure

Today I'm showing you a small part of the new set Buried Treasure. You'll see the rest of it next week during the MFP a HC Blog Hop. Arhg you a Pirate lover? You'll have to check it out.

Tutorial Time at Speedy TV #16

This week we are using plant material at Speedy Tv. I have never done this but it was fun. Went around the yard gathering flowers then came in to smash them. This card uses a reddish purple Crepe Myrtle. Go on over and hilight Tutorial Time and click on #16 for the directions. Enter a card for a chance to win a free stamp set.

PDE Challenge #38

The PDE challenge this week is Recess. A game you played when you were a child.

Their prize sponsor is :

Mark's Finest Papers & Stamps a Heinrich Co - Wild Horses Stamp & Sentiment Set (shown below)

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Go on over and add your card. Here is mine.

Sneak Peak Holly Jolly Greetings

This is the Extra set this month.  You will see the rest of the set next week during the MFP a HC Blog Hop. Love the Holly. Comes in 2 sizes. I've colored these with Copics.

                               This is called a twisted card and makes a great gift card holder.

Sneak Peak Autumn Splendor

This set I really like. As soon as I saw the owls I knew I wanted to paper piece them. Watch next week to see the whole set during the MFP a HC Blog Hop.

The background is an Embossing folder which I chalked. After piecing the owl I cut him out and added to the fence.

Sneak Peak I'm Going Batty

Cute set. Watch next week for the MFP a HC Blog Hop to see all the stamps. I chose to cut the cat and broom out after coloring. They are seperate stamps. Sponged the background.

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 125

This week the challenge is Use your favorite technique. I love background techniques. My favorite thing to use is Webbing from Krylon on inked backgrounds. You can sponge, spray, smoosh, dab or however you want to apply your ink. Sometimes that is good enough and sometimes it needs something more. Thats where Webbing comes in. I just love it. So todays card is a metallics dabbed with sponge background that I sprayed with black Webbing. Go on over and show us your favorite technique to try and win a stamp set.

Stamps - MFP a HC- Buffalo Springs, Silhouette mini Selections
Misc. - Metallic inks, Black Webbing by Krylon.

Tutorial Time at Speedy TV #15

This week at Speedy TV we are making Shaker cards. I have never made one of these. Took some time to get it the right height for my shakings. I used Glitter and these plastic snowflakes. Could still be just a little higher but only you and I know that. I used the fun new Snow Gifts set to make the card. Be sure to go on over and hilight Tutorial Time and click on #15. Enter a card for a chance to win a free stamp set.

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 124

This week the challenge is use RED & WHITE. The rose and sentiment are both from the MFP a HC Love Remains set. I used a Polished Stone background layer along with a Martha Stewart punch around the page layer. Go on over and add your card for a chance to win a stamp set.

Stamps - MFP a HC -L ove Remains
Misc. - Martha Stewart punches, twine from MFP a HC, Copic markers

PDE Challenge 36

This week the PDE challenge is to use Music on your project.

Our Sponsor is Heather Ellis with prize of 3 digital images to winner. So be sure to enter.

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Here is my card. 

Stamps--MFP a HC--Christmas Music Mini
Misc.-Charm and ribbon from MFP a HC

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 123

This week the challenge is Sympathy cards. This is a card I just don't have in my stash. I used to stamp sets for my card. Sponged the clouds and ground. Colored the tree with pencils. Go on over and add your card for a chance to win a stamp set.

Stamps- MFP a HC- Tree Greetings, Oopsy Daisy
Misc. Pencil and Gamsol

SSSD-Sept. Technique-Double Embossing.

This is a fun, fast and easy technique.Here is what you will need. Embossing folders, Cuttlebug or machine of choice, ink pads, card stock and sponges or daubers.

First thing you do is put your card stock in and embossing folder and run it through your machine of choice.

     Now lightly sponge a light color over the raised areas. You want most of the ink on the raised design.

So far so good. Easy right!!. Now stick your piece back into a different embossing folder. Inked side up. Remember the front of the folder is the one with the writing on it. Run it through your machine 3 or 4 times. This will flatten the first design while still embossing the new design. Take it out and sponge lightly with a darker color.

                                             Here are 3 that I did with different folders.

                                                 And my card. Hope you enjoy this.

SSSD-Sept. Different Kind of Card/POP UP.

This is another easy card to do. Don't know why I never use this technique. Very quick and easy. Here's what you need.

              Card inside (white) is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.  Fold in half.  Card Outside is 5 1/4 x 8 1/4. Fold in half.

      Find the center at the fold of the inside piece and mark 1/2" on each side of this mark.

               
                                             Cut 3/4" in on these 2 marks.

Fold your card in half pushing this cut section to the inside. Turn card over and crease this fold to lay flat.

                                                          Add your outer cover

                                 
                                                 Decorate the inside

                                            Put your adhesive on the bottom half of the pop up fold.

     
                                              Attach your image you are using as a pop up.

                                                   Decorate the outside.

Stamps-MFP a HC - Celebrate Big