Trying Some New Things...

Hello!  Today I have a card for some challenges on SplitCoaststampers.com that I don't normally participate in.  I FINALLY had some time to stamp and went browsing on SCS and felt like I could combine the Technique Lover's Challenge (#269) and the Clean and Simple Challenge (#63) to make a card.  The Technique Lover's Challenge was to use paper-piercing on your card.  The Clean and Simple challenge was a sketch challenge.

 I kept it simple today and made a one-layer card. (gasp!!)  This card took less than 15 minutes to complete.  ALL supplies can be purchased at Mark's Finest Papers.  The stamp set is called Butterflies, Dianthus and Flourishes.  I used my new Janome Sew Mini to create all the paper-piercing.  I stamped the butterfly on the Corn Husk card base AND onto some Breezy Blue card stock.  I cut the butterflies our and popped them up.  Then I inked the edges (I don't know why...the mood just hit me..LOL) It's a simple, easy card but I hope you like it.  Thanks for stopping by- have a great day!!

The Final Day of Mark's Finest Papers New Release Blog Hop- with blog candy (and theFriday Fun Challenge)

Mark's Finest Papers Design Team is celebrating our BRAND NEW STAMPS for the Speedy the Cat Designer Collection and Serenity Collection with a Blog Hop! They are available NOW!
For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, visit and comment on each of the following design team embers' blogs (see below) on April 14th, 15th, and 16th. On Saturday, (April 17), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all 9 blogs for that day! (3 different winners, one winner for each day.)
The 3 Winners will be announced on the Mark's Finest Papers Blog. Each winner will receive 1 Stamp Set that will be released NEXT month.

I hope you have enjoyed the new release hops as much as I have!  These are some fantastic sets with TONS of possibilities.  Today we are featuring the set Our Side of the Pond.  It has two frogs, a swan and an adorable turtle.  That's why I am also combining this post with my Friday Fun Challenge- This is what Christi challenged us to this week:

April 16-  Earth Day

Get back to nature for this Earth Day. Trees, flowers, etc...anything to do with nature

So- I used the cute Frog and created a pond scene for this Hip Hop Hooray Card.  

Be sure to check out the other Friday Fun Girls' blogs and I hope you play along- maybe even with your newest set from Mark's Finest Papers! (The paper, ribbon, brad, circle Nestabilities are all available at Mark's Finest Papers)

Jimmi
Kimme
Sara
Christi

Paper: Momma's Favorite Purple, Lime Squeeze and Pensacola Sand. 

Make sure to visit the following Design Team Blogs:  

 Nancyruth

 Nikki

Lois

Peggy

Vicky

Jeanne

Faith

and end at Mark's Finest Papers Blog.  

 Enjoy the hop!

Mark's Finest Papers New Release Blog DAY THREE

Mark's Finest Papers Design Team is celebrating our BRAND NEW STAMPS for the Speedy the Cat Designer Collection and Serenity Collection with a Blog Hop! They are available NOW!
For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, visit and comment on each of the following design team embers' blogs (see below) on April 14th, 15th, and 16th. On Saturday, (April 17), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all 9 blogs for that day! (3 different winners, one winner for each day.)
The 3 Winners will be announced on the Mark's Finest Papers Blog. Each winner will receive 1 Stamp Set that will be released NEXT month.

Today's card uses the new release, Take the Time.  This set is perfect for masculine cards, but you can also make general cards as well.  My card is actually for my boyfriend's parents who are celebrating their Wedding Anniversary.  (I realize the sentiment says Timeless Friends, but I feel that you should be best friends with your spouse- says the single girl...lol) I used the sketch from this week's sketch challenge over on SCS. The clock face is covered with Crackle Accents.  You can also use the Cracked Glass technique to achieve a similar effect. All the paper, ribbon and even the brads are available at Mark's Finest Papers.  

Stamps: Mark's Finest Papers Take the Time

Paper: Corn Husk, Pensacola Sand, Breezy Blue and Basic Grey Kioshi

Breezy Blue Sheer Ribbon, and Designer Brads

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team's Blogs and leave a comment along the way.  

Make sure to visit the following Design Team Blogs:  

 Nancyruth

 Nikki

Lois

Peggy

Vicky

Jeanne

Faith

and end at Mark's Finest Papers Blog.  

 Enjoy the hop and we will see you tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the new release blog hop! 

Mark's Finest Papers New Release Blog Hop DAY TWO (with Blog Candy!)

Mark's Finest Papers Design Team is celebrating our BRAND NEW STAMPS for the Speedy the Cat Designer Collection and Serenity Collection with a Blog Hop! They are available NOW!
For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, visit and comment on each of the following design team embers' blogs (see below) on April 14th, 15th, and 16th. On Saturday, (April 17), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all 9 blogs for that day! (3 different winners, one winner for each day.)
The 3 Winners will be announced on the Mark's Finest Papers Blog. Each winner will receive 1 Stamp Set that will be released NEXT month.

 

I am very excited about the card I have to show you today.  Today the Design Team is featuring the new release, Butterflies, Dianthus, and Flourishes. If you like detailed images and you like to color (I find it very relaxing after a stressful day) then you will LOVE this set.   There are also some great sentiments perfect for thank you cards, sympathy cards and just general thinking of you cards.  

In case you didn't know, I LOVE butterflies.  (I even have a butterfly tattoo...yes it's true!) This set has two of them.  I am in heaven.   I am just so inspired by this set and I truly hope you will be too.  The paper, ribbon and Nestabilites are also available at Mark's Finest Papers. 

 

 Stamps: Butterflies, Dianthus and Flourishes from Mark's Finest Papers

Paper: Strawberry Freeze, Pensacola Sand, Basic Grey Green at Heart patterned paper

Accessories: Labels ONE Nestabilities, and Sheer Ribbon

Make sure to visit the following Design Team Blogs:  

 Nancyruth

 Nikki

Lois

Peggy

Vicky

Jeanne

Faith

and end at Mark's Finest Papers Blog.  

 Enjoy the hop and we will see you tomorrow for DAY 3!  

 

Sunday Announcement

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I was hoping to have something to show you today but I was very lazy yesterday and didn't stamp a thing. Sometimes you just need a "down" day and I took one. But I do have an announcement that I am excited to share with you.

I have been chosen to be the April Guest Designer for Mark's Finest Papers! I am so honored and excited. If you haven't checked out the store, you can find it HERE. You definitely need to check out the Designer Blog HERE. Mark's Finest Papers offers premium papers, embellishments, and stamps from Flourishes, Tattered Angels AND Speedy the Cat has his own line of stamps- and I have to tell you, they are pretty cool.

Thanks for stopping by- stay tuned for more projects later this week!