Stampin B's 125 - Round Card

Brenda is challenging us to make a Round or Easel Card - I opted for round.  I used the fun new set Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement.  A couple of scraps of dp and this card was done.  Very easy -- thanks to my Spellbinder's!  I just love dies!!! (Heaven, I tell ya, Heaven!)  Wanna join in the fun?  Well, come on over to the Stampin B's and upload your card!
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Stampin B's - Collage

 

Vicky, over at the Stampin B's, has challenged us to make a collage card.  I love making these, since I use my 3 layered background effect.   On this card, I used designer paper and just stamped some ink shadows, which does give it a collage look.  My version anyway.  I used the fabulous MFP stamp set American Made.  I just adore this set of stamps!  Very versatile, and very masculine!  We all need masculine cards at one time or another!  Wanna play?  Well, come on over to the Stampin B's and join in!  We would love to see your collage card!

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Stampin B's 108

This week over at the Stampin B's, Joanne challenged us to make a blue monochromatic card with paper piecing.  That challenge just screamed the fun Mark's Finest Papers stamp set Oh Boy, It's a Girl.  MFP also carries that adorable gingham ribbon -- really a lot of it at a great price! I always forget to tell you about ALL the addition items that Mark's Finest Papers carries!  Check it out - it is amazing!
I also wanted to share with you the FIRST card I made, I misread the challenge as piercing rather then piecing.  Funny how one little letter changes the entire concept! lol

(I liked this one better, that's why I am showing you!)

Anyway, do you like blue? Do you like to paper piece? Well, then pop on over to the Stampin B's and play in the challenge!
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Stampin B's 107

This week is my challenge over at the Stampin B's; Make a Mother's Day Card.  I used the Mark's Finest Papers stamp set Bearded Iris, lots of layers, and beautiful lace (also MFP).  My mil isn't a foo foo lady, so I chose more neutral colors with my pop of color.  I am thrilled with this card, and I hope she will be also!  Are you going to be making a Mother's Day card?  Pop on over to the Stampin B's and share with us!
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Stampin B's 105

Brenda over at Stampin B's has challenged us to use green and blue with dots or stripes.  Well, one of my favorite combos is dots & stripes, so I used both! I adore the fact I also got to use some of my dp.  Good grief I have so much, and really I don't use it enough!  The images are another sneak peek of Mark's Finest Papers' April release (Tuesday 4/12), Garden Fairies and Bearded Iris.  The designer paper is Basic Grey - Oliver Paper, also available at Mark's Finest Papers NOW.
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Stampin B's 104

This week on The Stampin B's, Vicky has challenged us to make our own background paper.  I looked forward to this challenge since I LOVE the 3 layer background technique. [[ White emboss image on paper, ink up acrylic pad leaving white in between- mist with sprayer, stamp paper, and last, color up an image and stamp over both layers.]]  Ideally you should use water color paper since you are working with water, but I just used regular white cardstock, and it also works.  I just adore the end result of these type of cards.  I used the March release MFP stamp set - Just Dandy. (It is my favorite set this month).  Come on over to the Stampin B's and join in the fun!!
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Stampin B's 103

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On Stampin B's this week, Nancy challenged us to make a masculine birthday card.  Apparently, I am into stars (I used one last week on STB too - whoops) - the plaid bg is a download from blogland, I used one of my favorite images - the feather - I just love this feather from Mark's Finest Papers Bold & Free stamp set.  The HB is from the newly released MFP set African Veldt. Those jumbo eyelets are also available from Mark's Finest Papers!  [Oh I like these - perfect for a masculine card]. Pop on over to Stampin B's, check out the other DT's samples, and then, join in the fun!  Thanks for stopping by~~

Stampin B's #98

This week Nancy has challenged us to a monochromatic card.  I am completely in love with the MFP Big Cats stamp set.  This lion is just so awesome and makes the perfect masculine card when done in different shades of brown.  The image simply does not require any coloring -- stamp and done.  Sometimes you just have to love these easy cards!  Come on over to the 'Stampin Bs and join in the fun!
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Stampin B's #95

Nancyruth challenged us make a card inspired by a song.  I found "A Bunny Song" that worked quite well for this image!  I used the Mark's Finest Papers stamp set In the Forest.  All papers are also from MFP.  Come on over to the Stampin B's and join in the fun!  Thanks for stopping in~~

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This week at the Stampin B's Emily has challenged us to have a banner of some kind.  Well, as you can see I went all out with a tea cup banner invitation using the Mark's Finest Paper's set Floral Tea.  All papers are also from MFP.  Hope you come on over to Stampin B's and join us!

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Stampin B's - Old & New

This week Joanne challenged us to use something old and something new.  Old is my embossing folder - new is my stamp image and sentiment from Mark's Finest Papers soon to be released set In the Forest.  Just a CAS card, but the bunny image is so cute-- this card will make someone's day!  Come on over to the Stampin B's and join in the fun!!  Thanks for stopping in ~~

Stampin B's #91

Its my challenge week over at the Stampin B's - this week - a celebration card.  I went for celebrating in a different way - Spring - nature - warmth...  Yep - celebrate Nature!!  I used Mark's Finest Papers stamps; Take A Peek, Hearts Hearts Hearts, Nature's Postage and Cupcake Birthday.  (just a little combining there).  I hope you come over to the Stampin B's and join in the fun with your Celebration card!!
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I am such a dummy - I totally read the challenge incorrectly, and when I got a phone call asking where my card was for Stampin B's.  I rushed to get it sent and than it dawned on me - whoops - messed up this challenge.  It was suppose to use ribbon WITHOUT a bow or knot.  Well folks - it's late and I am going with what I made - be it wrong or not.  One thing about the Bee's - we are a go with the flow kinda group so hopefully Lois will forgive this silly mistake.  Meanwhile here is my project.  The last of a co-workers Secret Santa gift for Friday.  Christmas is officially done for another year..... as far as cards and gifts go anyway.

Another candle and calendar.  I have so much fun making these.  I know the calendar really comes in handy for me on a daily basis, so I hope the recipient will like it too.  I have recently gotten a Grand Calibur and the scallops you see around the candle are the GRAND scallops die cut.   This machine is a trip - it holds a 8.5 x 11 piece of cardstock so you can cut TONS of dies at the same time!  I am still adjusting - I find myself going back to my friend, Cuttlebug -- I need to stop the comfort zone and go for the easy zone~~ I mean seriously - multiple dies AT ONCE!!  Very cool.  Hope to see you over at the Stampin B's~~ Thanks for stopping by~

Stampin B's #89

This week at the Stampin B's Brenda challenged us to make a baby card.  The timing of this was perfect since I am a great Aunt for the 2nd time to a cute little girl named Sawyer.  Miss Sawyer arrived December 8th.  I have seen baby bassinets - 3D - around - however, since I wanted a card, I made mine flat, much easier to mail!!  We hope you join in over at the Stampin B's~~  Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin B's 87

This week Emily challenged us to use Turquoise, purple and something shiny.  I am using a sneak peek from Mark's Finest Papers - Nature's Postage.  I colored with copics (not impressively I might add- lol) and glittered the flower.  I used kraft as my base.  I just really love kraft - there is nothing that does not look good with it!  My sketch is from Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge.  Come on over and join in the fun at the Stampin B's~~ Hope to see you there~  Thanks for stopping in-

Stampin B's - Holiday Card

HAPPY TURKEY DAY [if you celebrate it]~~  I am so thankful for all of you who get my posts in your email, are a follower who looks at my posts, and especially those of you who are so NICE to leave comments on my posts!  And of course, I am thankful for a DH who TOTALLY supports me in my addiction of stamping!
The challenge this week over at the Stampin B's is to make a holiday card.  I used MFP stamp set Greetings of the Season.  I also scored my background with my Scor Buddy.  I LOVE that tool and use it on every card.

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I wanted to share this with you-- my little 2.5# turkey!  It is cute that I had to share it with you.  I put the Aleene's glue with it to try and get a size feeling.  I am hoping to get dinner for DH and DS and hopefully a turkey sandwich the next day - yep on white bread with cranberries!  Oh how happy I will be to get my sandwich!!  Edited to include a picture of the turkey - duh!

Thanks for taking the time from your holiday and stopping in~~

Stampin B's - Snowflakes, snowflakes, snowflakes

 

Blogger didn't post this - arg!!

I have to laugh, I always feel guilty when I CASE a card from one of my "favorite" stampers-- but than when they do such AWESOME tutorials, and you end up with a beautiful card-- why feel guilty.  I still made the card I just didn't create the design of the card.   Right?  RIGHT???  - Well that's what I am sticking with anyway.  This card was made following my "mentor" Theresa Momber.  The girl has such AMAZING talent and I won't learn if I don't follow the directions.  That's why she does her step by step directions -- so we can learn!  I am just taking her up on her offer!  So, my thanks Theresa - I made snow mounds and a beautiful scenery card.  My images are from Mark's Finest Papers A Walk in the Woods stamp set.  I love this set - the trees are just to fabulous!  The little boot charm and all papers are also from MFP.  Come on over to the Stampin B's and upload your card~ we'd love to have you play.

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Mark's Finest Papers November Blog Hop Day 3/ Stampin B's

Welcome to the MFP November Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 6 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released: Brick Wall, Bells on Bobtail, Christmas Postage Due, Bold & Free, Musical Holiday and Welcome Home. For your convenience, all 6 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, (November 13, 2010), 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.
Here is my sample for Welcome Home:

  I made a Hostess thank you card along with a home bookmark as the small gift.  Directions for this corner bookmark can be found here.)The bookmark does fit in inside the card for mailing.  This is also for the Stampin B's challenge - a house on your card  EDITED - uploaded in the CCEE challenge - store bought flower - thanks Jojot!!






That's it for me.  Keep hopping for the other designers.  Thanks for stopping by ~

 Nancyruth - Lois - Vicky - Dawn L - Anne - Emily

Karen - Patty - Roxie - Vicki (ur here) - Liz - Claudine

Dawn - Joanne T - Nicole - Marilyn - Geri - Lynn

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Stampin B's & Stamp TV Sketch

Gosh I get so busy creating for future stuff, that I don't get to play much during the week.  I'm still working on that time management arena - lol.

This is my sketch challenge for Stamp TV.  I thought last week was my last one, but I got to go one more week!  Just a few layers vs last week's CAS sketch that I did.

I used GKD stamp set, Botanicals.  As much as I dislike needing sympathy cards, I do like to have some in my stash.  The font on this set is friendly, but elegant and is perfect for what I wanted.  I used muted colors, as is appropriate and I have to say I am happy with this card.  Once again, I also used GKD's FREE download paper.  This stuff is so awesome as a card base - looks textured I just love that!  Not a member of Stamp TV?  Just register - it is free and filled with AMAZING stuff, along with terrific tutorials - all on video that Gina herself has created.  Well worth the 2 minutes it takes to sign up.

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 This card is for the Stampin B's.  This week Lois challenged us to use an animal in a die cut.  I have an animal ON a die cut, so I hope this works.  lol  As you can see I am using Speedy the Cat.  I adore his Santa hat and the way he looks like a stamp.  I went CAS (which, I know I have been doing a lot lately - it's just so fun!)  This is a sneak peek of Mark's Finest Papers, Christmas Postage Due.  (Our blog hop starts next Tuesday!)  Come on over to the Stampin B's and join in the fun~~
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Stampin B and Last STV Sketch

This week Brenda challenged us to make a Thanksgiving Day card with pumpkins.  I used the pumpkins from  MFP stamp set Thankful Mums and Pumpkin, and the sentiment from Thankful For You.   The gorgeous background is designer paper from 7gypsies, also from Mark's Finest Papers.  A very basic card, but I am happy with it.  Come on over to Stampin B's and join in the fun~

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This is my last week of hostessing the Stamp TV Sketch Challenge.   That was a fast 2 months!  I just laugh, I can't get away from CAS cards.  I just LOVE them.  In honor of this, I have made this last sketch so CAS I bet people will struggle with it! LOL.  I used my very first stamp set from Gina K Designs - My Cuppa Joe  and Vintage Background, the cardstock is GKD Green Apple and GKD White Luxury. 
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