Monday with Friends, the Easter Version

Hello Friends!  Today  begins the new challenge with the Friends of Speedy TV.  The challenge for today is to create an Easter card.  I struggled with my card, something fierce, but not because it was an Easter card.  You see, we had a monster week at my house last week and I think I may have burned the candle at both ends a bit!  On Saturday, at the first performance of my daughter's play, I began to feel sick.  It progressed and I spent most of yesterday in bed.  I would feel a bit better and make a bit of my card.  I spent all day on this baby!

I didn't have any Easter sentiments in my Mark's Finest Papers arsenal, so I used a computer generated sentiment to accompany my pansies from the Spring Flowers Stamp Set.  I die cut out the sentiment and sponged around the edges to match the purple tones in my pansies.  

I hope you will find time this week to play along with the Friends of Speedy TV challenge.  There is a prize on the line this week, the fabulous Pussy Willows stamp set.  In another bit of good news, there are three more fabulous stampers joining the Friends of Speedy TV design team.  I'd like to welcome Tammylee, Barb and Davi to the team!

Thanks for stopping by!

Details - Stamps: Spring Flowers (MFP); Paper: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Springtime Vintage dsp; Ink: Elegant Eggplant; Accessories: WCC, blender pens, MME Lush double stitched ribbon, sponge dauber, Nestabilities, M's rhinestones, stampin' dimensionals, paper snips.

Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrich Company Blog Hop Day 4 - Mother's Magnolias

Hello! Welcome to the fourth and final day of Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flaps My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

I think today's sample card could work well for a variety of occasions, so I didn't stamp a sentiment inside.  I originally made this as a Mother's Day card and then pondered the idea of it as an Anniversary card as well.  I think of my husband as a protector, teacher and friend, as well.  However, my mother might really appreciate the lace, rhinestones and border punches more than my hubby.  I think I will work that sentiment into a more masculine card on the next go round!


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 March 24, 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 March 23, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers


Our big promotion  this month! With the purchase of the March New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to hop on over to see what Tangii has in store!

Details - Stamps: Mother's Magnolias (Mark's Finest Papers); Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, October Afternoon dsp; Ink: Tuxedo Black; Accessories: Copic Marker's, black lace, scor-tape, MS arch lattice punch, stampin' dimensionals, rhinestones.

Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrich Company Blog Hop Day 3 - Wild Horses

Hello! Welcome to the third day of Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flaps My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

I went super simple for today's card.  I really like this horse and tried to color it to the best of my ability.  I made it the star of the show today and sponged in a scene behind it.  I tried to keep my embellishments to a minimum with a simple corner punch and a linen thread bow.  I think this will make a great masculine birthday card!

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 March 24, 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 March 23, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers


Our big promotion  this month! With the purchase of the March New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Thanks for stopping by.  Make sure you head over and see what Tangii has created for you today.

Details - Stamps: Wild Horses (Mark's Finest Papers); Paper: Mark's Finest Papers; Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pool Party, Going Gray, River, Rock; Accessories; Copic markers, paper snips, linen thread, corner punch, stampin' dimensionals.

Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrich Company Blog Hop Day 2 - Flaps My Wattles

Hello! Welcome to Day 2 of Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flaps My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

For today's sample, I bring you 'Mark's Finest' barred rock chickens fresh from the new Flaps My Wattles set.  I stamped these birds, colored them minimally, and fussy cut them.  Next, I drew my own speech bubble to fit the sentiment and cut that out.  Finally, I gave my birds some scenery via some distressed hills and a framed sunshiny day.

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 March 24, 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 March 23, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers


Our big promotion  this month! With the purchase of the March New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to check out what Tangii has to offer you today! 

Details - Stamps: Flaps My Wattles (Mark's Finest papers); Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Recollections dsp, unknown green polka dot paper; Ink: Tuxedo Black; Accessories: Copic Markers, paper snips, copic multi-liner; May Arts burlap twine, stampin' dimensionals.

Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrich Company Blog Hop Day 1 - Lighthouses

Hello! Welcome to the first day of Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flaps My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

As noted above, today we are featuring the new Lighthouses set.  I used the largest lighthouse image in the set and a birthday sentiment.  What fun this was to color!!  I kept it clean and simple, letting my lighthouse shine (pun intended).  I did a little embossing, some die cutting and applied a couple of rhinestones and then called it a card.  

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 March 24, 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 March 23, 2012.

Lois 
Vicky 
Anne 
Pat G.
Karen H. 
Patty P. 
Mary
Marilynn 
Chrissy 
Karen K. 
Pam 
Debbie 
Nancy
Bonnie 
Harriet 
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers


Our big promotion  this month! With the purchase of the March New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to head over and see what Tangii has for you today!

Details - Stamps: Lighthouses (Mark's Finest Papers); Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black; Ink: Tuxedo Black; Accessories: Copic Markers, Nestabilities, square lattice embossing folder, rhinestones, stampin' dimensionals.

Monday With A Punch

The Friends of Speedy TV are all getting together to challenge you and offer up a new stamp set for one player.  Today's challenge is all about border punches.  I opted for just a little bit of a border punch and I went with my trusty scalloped border punch.   Oh my, do I love that punch!  I also love the set I used called Pucker Up.  The lemon images are brilliant and I love the fun sentiments.  I kept my design kind of simple because I wanted that luscious lemon to be the focus.  My gingham kept calling to me, so I used it...in triplicate! 

It's a busy day in my world!  My little 5 year old is auditioning for a play after school today and I begin day 1 of a two day training in deescalation and restraint.  Fun times!  If my little one makes the play, she may have practice after school every day this week with two performances on Saturday.  I'm ready for the adventure.  I feel some stamping coming on during the after school play practice hours.

Happy Monday!  Thanks for stopping by.

Details - Stamps: Pucker Up (Mark's Finest Papers); Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, DCWV dsp; Ink: Tuxedo Black; Accessories: Scalloped border punch, copic markers, paper snips, black & white gingham, stampin' dimensionals.

Another Peek and A Featured Stamper

Happy Sunday!  I just finished a fabulous meal courtesy of my Mother-in-Law.  We are one day late as many of the family were all out celebrating last night.  She served up corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, green salad and biscuits.  One of my husband's sisters brought the monstrous multi-layered chocolate cake from Costco.  I think we just made my MIL's weekend.  She had two of her children, three grandchildren, a DIL and one of the grand kid's girlfriends over.  She really enjoys the company and all the kids cleaned up the kitchen.

I didn't want to, but I did have to hurry home to take care of some of my design team responsibilities. This card is made in honor of pinkberry, today's Featured Stamper on Splitcoaststampers.  I chose this card of hers and morphed it to suit my tastes.  This is also a sneak peek of Mother's Magnolias, a new set soon to be released by Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrich Company.  Stay tuned for details about its upcoming release.

Thanks for stopping by!

Details - Stamps: Mother's Magnolias (Mark's Finest Papers); Paper: Whisper White, Mellow Moss, BG Sugared; Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pink Pirouette; Accessories:  copic markers, sponge dauber, elegant bouquet embossing folder, mellow moss taffeta, Nestabilities, stampin' dimensionals, glue dots.