And the winning post is....#5 Barbip!! 7/30

Congrats!! You have won the PB stamp and ribbon. Please send me an email with your full name and addy and I will get this out to you. You have one week to get in touch with me before another is drawn.
 For those who did not win...no worries!! I think up all kinds of reasons to give blog candy away! :-)
Hugs, Judi

LAST Dare to Get Dirty Challenge!!! 7/30

Hi! This is my last card for the Dare to Get Dirty challenges. This was for
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I used Bazzill Textured CS ~ Black and Red. The inside is lined with Basic Grey and the outside has a torn piece. The sentiment is from PTI. I cut out the deckled oval with a nestie and sponged around it with Distress Ink. I then used Romak layering flowers and added a button. Thanks for looking and have a great evening!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!

Dirty Girl Sketch Card! 7/30 One More to Go!!

Hi! This is another Dare to Get Dirty Challenge card ~nly one more to go! This one is
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I kept this CAS even though it has layers. Think the lack of many embellishments and all the white space gives it that feel. I used Bazzill Textured CS and SU DP. My image is from Penny Black and was colored with watercolor pencils and cut out with a deckled nestie and popped up. Added a bit of tied ribbon and 3 oval pearls and it was done! Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!! 

Dirty Girl Birthday Side Swiped!! 7/30

Hi! This is a double challenge card. First it qualifies for todays Free 4 All Challenge ~ Side Swiped. Today Bev brought it to us! Thanks for filling in with such a fun challenge! Read about it here.
F4A23 Challenge

I even stayed up late last night to see if this would be posted yet and our power went out! It was not storming! It stayed off almost all night. :-( Anyway, glad it is back on now! My side is decorated with Gathered Twill from Pink Paislee. And my new items include that and my Admit One Tickets for the bonus feature. Thought this birthday card would be cute to include tickets to a show or concert! This also qualifies for
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I made this card out of a coffee filter!! Vintaged it and the dp I used with Distress Inks. Also altered the tag. So tickets or money can be included in the pocket as a gift! Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day! Hope you like it!!
2 more Dirty Girl Challenges to go!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!
Drawing tonight!!

Dare to Get Dirty Christmas Card! 7/29 Only 3 more to go!!

Hi! This Christmas card was done for the Dare to Get Dirty Challenges and qualifies for this one.

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My base is a Fabriano notecard. My layering pieces are DP from Memory Box and the inside is lined with it and my envelope is decorated with it as well. My main image is a Penny Black image. I colored with watercolors and cut it out with a circle nestie. I added 3 tiny gems (thanks Peggy!) and the be merry is from Stampin Up ~ Warm Words I really loved how this one turned out and hope you do too! Thanks for looking and have a great evening!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!! Only 3 more to having all 33 challenges complete! WAHOO!!

Multiple Challenge Dare to Get Dirty Card! 7/29

Hi! This is a multiple challenge card for the Dare to Get Dirty Challenges. It qualifies for
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This is a 3 by 3 notecard. My circle panel was run through a CB Snowflake EB Folder. I ran the strip through the Swiss Dots EB Folder and added a punched bow for my faux ribbon. My main image is from Penny Black and was colored with Markers. Thanks for looking and have a great evening!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!

Still Getting Dirty! 7/29

Hi! I tried uploading these earlier but lost them so will try again. I did this card for the Dare to Get Dirty Challenges. This one is ~
DTGD10StamperSharonThis card I am still undecided about...it is not my usual style but thought it was fun. I used classic black and white. The ruffled ribbon is from Webster Pages and the Bloom is a Prima. Thanks for looking and have a great evening!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!

Getting Dirty Sketch Challenge! ISC! 7/29

Hi! I did this card for justwritedesigns aka Julie`s Sketch Challenge for the Dare to Get Dirty Challenges.

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My base is white cs and is layered with a panel embossed with a rose eb folder which I received from sweet Harriet!! Thanks again gf!I then used Basic Grey DP and stamped my sentiment and then ran it through a Sizzix EB Folder. Matted in black and added candy dots. My main image is a gorgeous rose from Innovative Stamp Creations .

I colored with copic Markers and cut it out using a deckled oval nestie. I added a scalloped velvet ribbon. The inside has Basic Grey Dp and the envelope was run through the rose eb folder. Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More Getting Dirty cards to follow!!

Dirty Girl Project!! PHEW!! I AM TIRED!! LOL 7/28

Hi! This is a multiple challenge project. I had purchased something similar a long time ago from a girl on ebay. We had an accident and juice got spilled on it and totally ruined it! So I thought...what a great time to recreate this cute scrapbook and box to keep it in. I had the box here just waiting to be used...lost and found! So here is a list of the challenges it is for. There will be 2 more pictures of this project to show the inside. I will use pictures of our dgd and will give this to her as a gift when she is a bit older and I think will appreciate it more. :-) The dress is just cut out of cardboard and an accordian book is attached to each dress.Then I decorated the packaging.

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Thanks for looking and have a fabulous evening!!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting Down and Dirty Sneak Peek from Mark`s Finest Papers! 7/28

Hi! This is a multiple challenge card for getting down and dirty!
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DTGD10SweetMissDaisy
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That is 6 challenges!! I used a sneak peek at a set from
Mark`s Finest Papers
The set is called Owl be Here and will be released in August. Isn`t that the cutest sentiment? I used a CB Folder on my white layer which is my first pattern. The second is the gingham ribbon and the third is the patterned felt flower. I used a MS Corner Punch on the inside and the Green DP on the card, inside, and envelope is Basic Grey. Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!! Off to get dirty some more!! LOL
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Multiple Challenge Card ~ Getting Dirty! 7/28

Hi! This is a multiple challenge card. First it is for today`s sketch challenge brought to us by Roxie. Read about it here.
SC291 Challenge
It works for Flutter by Wednesday 115

It is also for the following Dare to Get Dirty Challenges.
Cindy Haffner
Kim Hughes
MelMel
Joan Ervin
I used an Impression Plate from PTI for the base of my card. My main image is from Penny Black ~Stamped in Memento Black and sponged with Marigold Distress Ink. I matted with PTI CS. I added a MS Butterfly Punch and gemstones. The tab at the top is faux ribbon made from the CS. Half the envelope has the Impression Plate used on it and the other side has the butterfly. Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day! Late night for me here!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Color Challenge Card ~ Papertrey Ink 7/27

Hi! Just had to play with some new toys from PTI I received recently.This is for today`s Color Challenge brought to us by Betty ~ Today we are using Crushed Concord, Daffodil Delight, and Pear Pizazz. I substituted the colors. Today`s dessert option was to use dew drops ~ I did use them. Read about the challenge here.
CC281 Challenge

I started with a base of PTI`s new Harvest Gold. The inside is bordered with Memory Box DP as is my envelope liner ~ A new die from PTI! I then stamped off the larkspurs and colored with Copic Markers. I matted on purple using a very small margin. I then distressed and inked up with Distress Inks and then ran it through the Big Kick using PTI`s Canvas Texture Impressions Plate. Added the ribbon, dew drops, and just because sentiment. Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please be sure to enter to win the PB stamp and ribbon!!

Mark`s Finest Papers Sneak Peek!! 7/26

Hi! This is a double challenge card. First it is for today`s CAS Challenge ~ To be inspired by One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Read about it here.
CAS77 Challenge

I used the red for some fish inside and on envelope and for my crab. There is blue for the sky and one blue fish on the envelope. The second challenge is for Speedy the Cat`s Friend`s Challenge. This week Claudine has challanged us to make a masculine card. Read about it here.
Speedy the Cat`s Friends Challenge 13
This is a good card for me to keep on hand to give to dh if I have had a bad day and take it out on him! LOL Stamps are a sneak peek of a set that will be released in August at Mark`s Finest Papers 
Have a fabulous evening everyone!
Hi again Sis!
Blog candy will be shown tonight!!

Double Challenge Monday! 7/26

Hi! This is a double challenge card. First it is a tribute card to our wonderful Featured Stamper this week who is Ravengirl aka Toni! I was already familiar with her fabulous CAS card gallery. Congrats Toni! Your work is amazing! Read about it here.
FS181 Challenge

I did not choose one card but rather did a card being inspired by her lovely gallery. I know...the challenge police will be after me!
Check out her gallery here.
Ravengirl`s Gallery
Today`s CAS challenge was to be inspired by One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish brought to us by Denise. Read about it here.
CAS77 Challenge

We have this book and many others of Dr.Seuss. I am going to send this card to our 26 yr old son who had his tonsils out. I know he will love it...he has a pair of pajamas with this printed on it!! LOL And my computer generated sentiment comes from the angry caught fish who says One Red Fish Too Many!! And Andrew...we know it wasn`t you who got the Big Catch!! My main image is cut out with a circle nestie. I colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. Then I covered with Versamark and used Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel. Doing it only once it spreads out and has a waterlike effect. Hard to capture in the photo. I popped it up. Ran part of the envelope and the bottom edge inside of the card with a bubbles EB folder. Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Double Challenge Card 7/24 Penny Black and Verve

Hi! This is a double challenge card. First it is a card to honor our Queen for the Day ~ MariLynn!! YAY!And if you are familiar with her work at all you know she does the most magnificent butterflies. So rather than case one card I chose to include one on my basket handle. Congrats MariLynn! Wear that heavy crown proudly! Read about it here.
QFTD19 Challenge

This is also for today`s Inspiration Challenge brought to us by Stephanie and suggested by Gail MacFadden. It is an online store called Novica. Read about it here.
IC242 Challenge
This is what I chose as my inspiration.
Novica Inspiration
I used an old Penny Black image, colored with watercolors, cut out, matted, used a corner punch,adding my precious tiny gems in the cut out corners, then popped my main image up. Added a ribbon and brass charm leaves. The inside says Wishing you sunny days and the envelope says sunshine and smiles ~ Both sentiments from Verve. Thanks for looking and I hope you like it today!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blog candy later today!!

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR RECENT CARDS! THANKS! Blog Candy Giveaway! Penny Black Rubber Stamp and Ribbon! Drawing on 7/30

Hi! Here is a snippet of Blog Candy offered for my excitement being included in PB Stamps Gallery this month! Isn`t this the cutest stamp? It is called mimi & friend. Also included is a roll of ribbon. To enter just leave a comment telling me your favorite Penny Black stamp. Easy enough? The winning number will be picked on Friday, July 30th. This will stay on top until the drawing. Thanks all!!

Mark`s Finest Papers Double Challenge Card 7/23

Hi! This is a double challenge card. It qualifies for yesterday`s Way to Use It Challenge brought to us by Julia ~ To Move It! I chose using a glassine envelope and a tag with my image and sentiment. Read about it here.

WT280 Challenge


It is also for todays Free 4 All Challenge brought to us by Dawn to use cool or warm colors. Read about it here.
F4A22

I chose cool colors for Spring ~ Blue, Purple, and Green using a set called Tropical Vacation from Mark`s Finest Papers found here.
Mark`s Finest Papers
along with the cs and cool shell charm! I LOVE this set and if you love the beach like I do this set is for you! I used some funky fibers on my tags and used very old dp I had stashed away. The tree on the enveope is repeated on the inside of the card. A bit different for me but it`s growing on me! I hope you like it. Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day! I will be back sometime tomorrow to catch up on leaving comments...I have a date day with my dh tomorrow and things have been hectic around here!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!
Blog Candy Soon!!!!!!!!!!

WAHOO!! Check this out!! I am so excited!!

Ok...so I don`t actually have a new card today but I was honored to be chosen by the sweetest man and his wife over at PB Stamps .
I was just browsing and look at two things I came across on his fabulous site!
July Card of the Month 
and
Sample Cards by ME!!

Thanks so much again Dick. You are the best!!!!!!!!! People I am telling you...check out his store. Penny Black stamps you will be drooling over!!
I may just have to do a small blog candy this weekend I am so happy!!
Check back for details!!
Hugs all!!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PHEW! Count the Challenges on this one!! 7/20

Hi! Today`s card is for several challenges. It is for today`s color challenge brought to us by Betty to use Regal Rose, Old Olive , and Peach Parfait and Neutrals. The dessert option was to pop it up. Read about it here.
CC280 Challenge

And I did! My cute little Pure Innocence girl is popped up along with my glittered dragonfly. It is also for Teapot Tuesday. Today is all about hearts and if we choose to send our cards to a fellow stamper`s daughter who had her tonsils out. Our 26 year old son just had his out so I know about it firsthand! Read all about this great cause to make a card here.
MMTPT103 Challenge
I have several hearts on my card. The big one she is holding says Georgia feel better soon! I even have heart pearls on it! I had fun with this.


Here is a rundown on the rest of the challenges.


You too can play along just by becoming a fan club member! Dare to get dirty!!






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DTGD10craftycaro


DTGD10rsalamon


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What fun this was! Off to do some more! Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Double Challenge Card 7/17

Hi! This is a double challenge card. First I was inspired by our Queen for the Day who just happens to be one of my all time favorite artists on Splitcoast!! YAY!!! Read about it here.
QFTD18 Challenge

Hobbydujour aka Sallie come on down! Well after all Anne said it was Bob Barker! Wear that crown proudly my dear. I am so thrilled you were chosen this week. Whats a girl to do when I would love to case or be inspired by every card in your gallery? But they don`t have that option yet! LOL So I chose this today.
Sallie`s Card
I chose this image because Sallie and I seem to love the same sort of images. Penny Black flowers and old PSX stamps! So this one is for you gf! Sending it to you!! Hope you like it. Congrats again...you are one of the sweetest gals I know!
This also qualifies for today`s Inspiration Challenge and Anne has filled in today...thanks! Read about it here.
IC241 Challenge
She has sent us to Georgie Love a cool internet site! This is what inspired me!
Georgie Love
I used an old Penny Black image that showed what I would so enjoy doing with Sallie! I watercolored my image, matted, and popped it up. Used a scalloped corner punch on one side and added a $5,000.00 gem that Peggy sent me! Snort! Added golden spoons and stamped Tea for Two, Me & You from a TeaTime set from PTI. The inside reads Steep,stir Tea Time Enjoy . The envelope says A warm cup of tea can diminish all the troubles that may be. Hope you like it! Thanks for looking and have a fabulous Saturday! Our son just had surgery to correct sleep apnea so I am wide awake and worrying over him like a mother hen. But I know his wife is taking great care of him!! I won`t be able to hear his voice for over 2 weeks! Now that will be hard!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark`s Finest Paper`s BLOG HOP!! Day 4!! Featuring Apples and Camellia ! 7/16

Mark's Finest Papers' Design Teams are celebrating our NEWEST STAMP RELEASE with a Blog Hop. Our very talented Design Teams have created exciting paper crafts for your inspiration. With the addition of New Design Team members, this is going to be a really fun-packed Hop! Sit back, and hold on to your mouse! This is going to be a FABULOUS ride! Come Hop along with us!




We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released today: Background Fun, Southwest Cowboy, Flourishes & Frame, and Apples & Camellia. For your convenience, all 4 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 on July 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2010. On Saturday, (July 17, 2010), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for that day. ( There will be four different winners, one winner for each day.)



SO THAT MEANS IF YOU MISSED A DAY, YOU STILL HAVE OTHER CHANCES WIN! And, you can go back and comment, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!
Friday July 16: Apples and Camellia

Hi! Wow! I can`t believe this is already Day 4 of Mark`s Finest Papers Blog Hop! We have all had a blast creating these cards and I hope you got some inspiration from our work!
I went for a bit of drama with my last card...hoping it would cheer someone`s day! I started out with Black CS and embossed it and a partial section of my envelope with a new Tim Holtz EB Folder. Isn`t it pretty? I also used one of his new On The Edge Dies as a topper and a bottom panel on the inside. Basic Grey DP was used for that. The beautiful camellia was stamped and embossed 4 times, cut out, colored with Copics, and each layer popped up. Added some pearls and was done! Supplies available at Mark`s Finest Papers . While there please be sure to check out all the new products available including the Bind It All! Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Below is a list of all the design team members! Be sure to check them all out and leave a comment at each and be eligible for some fabulous Blog Candy!
 Hope you enjoyed our hop as much as we have presenting it to you!


July Guest Designer- Melisa Waldorf
NancyRuth
Lois
Vicky
Jeanne
Anne
Debbie
Peggysue
Faith
Vicki
Susan
Judi ( That`s me! You are here!)
Patty
Karen
Connie
Roxie
Liz
Claudine
Dawn
Mark`s Finest Papers

Mark`s Finest Papers BLOG HOP ~ Day 3! Featuring Flourishes & Frame 7/15

Mark's Finest Papers' Design Teams are celebrating our NEWEST STAMP RELEASE with a Blog Hop. Our very talented Design Teams have created exciting paper crafts for your inspiration. With the addition of New Design Team members, this is going to be a really fun-packed Hop! Sit back, and hold on to your mouse! This is going to be a FABULOUS ride! Come Hop along with us!




We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released today: Background Fun, Southwest Cowboy, Flourishes & Frame, and Apples & Camellia. For your convenience, all 4 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 on July 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2010. On Saturday, (July 17, 2010), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for that day. ( There will be four different winners, one winner for each day.)



SO THAT MEANS IF YOU MISSED A DAY, YOU STILL HAVE OTHER CHANCES TO WIN! And, you can go back and comment, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!

Thursday July 15: Flourishes & Frame

Already on Day 3 and the beautiful sets keep coming! This is my card for Flourishes & Frames. Used a new Tim Holtz EB Folder. My main panel is that luscious Linen Finish CS that I have been raving about! Find those supplies here at Mark`s Finest Papers . The inside of my card has more flourishes and says Your kindness is appreciated. This set has many great sentiments and is a must have! Thanks for looking and have a great day! Please be sure to comment and visit all the team member`s blogs listed below to have a chance to win Blog Candy!

July Guest Designer- Melisa Waldorf
NancyRuth
Lois
Vicky
Jeanne
Anne
Debbie
Peggysue
Faith
Susan
Judi (That is me! You are here!)
Patty
Karen
Connie
Roxie
Vicki
Joanne
Dawn
Claudine
Liz
Mark`s Finest Papers

Sketch and Teaparty Tuesday!! 7/14

Hi! Had to do one more card for today`s fabulous Sketch Challenge. Read about it here.
SC289 Challenge

And I am late to Teapot Tuesday but wanted to send Mark another card so here I am now. Read about it here and please help out if you can. Peggy started this card drive...such an angel!
MMTPT102 Challenge
Used another Penny Black stamp and some more Basic Grey DP! Easy peasy! I hope this cheers Mark up! Thanks for looking and have a great evening!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday 7/13/10 Cat Bath! Mark`s Finest Papers Blog Hop one post below!!!! Please don`t miss it!

Hi! I just had to do today`s sketch brought to us by Roxie. Read about it here.
SC289 Challenge

Great sketch! I used this darling Penny Black stamp. Cut out with a deckled nestie and sponged memento blue for the sky. The image is colored with Copics. My layers are from Basic Grey and I lined the inside and put a strip on my envelope. Added black pearls and I was done with this CAS card! Fun! It also qualifies for Flutter by Wednesday 113. Read about it here.
Flutter by Wednesday 113
I do have a butterfly on my main image and have 3 layers!! Birds flutter too! Thanks for looking and have a great day!
I have also included this in a challenge on Deena`s blog ~ A shopping inspiration. I chose the colors on the second bedroom colors to be inspired by ~ blue and brown. Love these colors together! Join in the fun here.
A Shopping Inspiration

Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark`s Finest Papers BLOG HOP!! 7/14 Featured today ~ Southwest Cowboy! YEE HAW!!

Mark's Finest Papers' Design Teams are celebrating our NEWEST STAMP RELEASE with a Blog Hop. Our very talented Design Teams have created exciting paper crafts for your inspiration. With the addition of New Design Team members, this is going to be a really fun-packed Hop! Sit back, and hold on to your mouse! This is going to be a FABULOUS ride! Come Hop along with us!




We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released today: Background Fun, Southwest Cowboy, Flourishes & Frame, and Apples & Camellia. For your convenience, all 4 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 on July 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2010. On Saturday, (July 17, 2010), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for that day. ( There will be four different winners, one winner for each day.)



SO THAT MEANS IF YOU MISSED A DAY, YOU STILL HAVE OTHER CHANCES TO WIN! And, you can go back and comment, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!

Wednesday July 14: Southwest Cowboy

So the fun and excitement continues! Today Southwest Cowboy is featured. Can I just tell you how much I love this set? I cannot put it down! This is such a great set for any of the guy`s in your life. And sometimes...let`s face it! It is difficult to come up with fresh and new ideas for those manly cards. Well this is just the ticket! The papers, stamps, and darling boot charm all come from Mark`s Finest Papers . The inside of the card is stamped with a fabulous rearing horse. Hope you like it! I went clean and simple with this one.

I just had to do another one and since watercoloring is one of my favorite mediums I just had to paint another desert sky. I masked with a small circle and just had fun with the background. After the watercolors dried I went back and sponged with Distress Inks. Stamped the cute sentiment and added a charm. And at Mark`s Finest Papers you can find top quality watercolor paper, premium cardstock,Distress Inks, and this fabulous new stamp set! Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Please be sure to check out each and every design team member`s blog and leave a comment! Not only will you see some awesome work but you have a chance at winning Blog Candy as stated above. Below is a list of the team members.

July Guest Designer- Melisa Waldorf
NancyRuth
Lois
Vicky
Jeanne
Anne
Debbie
Peggysue
Faith
Susan
Judi (that is me! you are here!)
Patty
Karen
Connie
Roxie
Vicki
Joanne
Julia
Claudine
Mark`s Finest Papers

Mark`s Finest Papers Blog Hop!! Background Fun!!

Mark's Finest Papers' Design Teams are celebrating our NEWEST STAMP RELEASE with a Blog Hop. Our very talented Design Teams have created exciting paper crafts for your inspiration. With the addition of New Design Team members, this is going to be a really fun-packed Hop! Sit back, and hold on to your mouse! This is going to be a FABULOUS ride! Come Hop along with us!




We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released today: Background Fun, Southwest Cowboy, Flourishes & Frame, and Apples & Camellia. For your convenience, all 4 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 on July 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2010. On Saturday, (July 17, 2010), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for that day. ( There will be four different winners, one winner for each day.)



SO THAT MEANS IF YOU MISSED A DAY, YOU STILL HAVE OTHER CHANCES TO WIN! And, you can go back and comment, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!



Tuesday July 13: Background Fun

Hi All! So the excitement begins today! This is my first card for the release of Background Fun. I simply sketched and cut out this basket shape and stamped it with the Woven Background stamp! You could also use a diecut. Or just stamp the background and add a handle! The possibilities are endless with this fun set! I used Distress Inks to shade my basket after stamping. This cute gingham ribbon and buttons are all available from Mark`s Finest Papers .

This is a second card I did using the cracked background. I just used a vase punch and stamped it! Popped it up and added flowers and the sentiment. Stamped a border inside the card and on the envelope. Don`t you just love this shade of green? Fabulous papers, premium paper craft packs, and paper flowers all available at Mark`s Finest Papers .

 Be sure to stop by all the design team members blogs listed below!

Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!!

July Guest Designer- Melisa Waldorf

NancyRuth

Lois

Vicky

Jeanne

Anne

Debbie

Peggysue

Faith

Susan

Judi (you are here!)

Patty

Karen

Connie

Roxie

Vicki

Cathleen

Claudine

Mark`s Finest Papers

CAS75 Challenge 7/12

Hi! This is my card for today`s CAS challenge brought to us by Denise who is filling in for Jen. Thanks Denise! Read about it here.
CAS75 Challenge

Today we were to use dry embossing. I used the SU Sizzix EB Folder on Core`dinations CS. I heavily sanded to shab it up. Added the sentiment from SU Whimsical Words. Added oval pearls. Thanks Peggy!! Added Basic Grey DP inside and used a MS Border punch. And added a K & Co. sticker to the envelope. Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Double Challenge Card 7/11

Hi! This is a double challenge card. 1st it is for todays Featured Stamper challenge brought to us by Neva today...thanks for filling in! Read about it here.
FS179 Challenge

Today the honor goes to sbs81 aka Stephanie Serrano! What a great choice Neva!! She has an amazing gallery of such cute images!! Fabulous talent! Congrats Stephanie! I chose this card to be inspired by.
Stephanie`s Card
I hope I captured a bit of your whimsy in my card today! I used an old Ramblin Ted image from Penny Black. Watercolored and cut out with a top note die. Mounted on So Saffron and added a gingham bow and butterfly. The inside has Basic Grey DP lined paper mounted. Hope you like it!
The 2nd challenge is Flutter By Wednesday 112 challenge. YAY! So glad they are back! Read about it here.
FBW112 Challenge
Thanks for looking and have a fabulous Sunday!!
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Double Challenge Card and Sneak Peek! Mark`s Finest Papers

Hi! This is a double challenge card and a sneak peek at a new set from Mark`s Finest Papers being released next week called Southwest Cowboy. The 1st challenge is today`s Inspiration Challenge brought to us by Stephanie. We were to be inspired by an online shop called Blue Carrot. Read about it here.
IC240 Challenge

This is what inspired me.
Blue Carrot Shop
I also was inspired by the second challenge ~ Our queen for the day and it is Sabrina aka Cook22!! I was thrilled to see it was her this week carrying on the tradition of wearing that heavy crown! Enjoy your time in the spotlight Sabrina!! You so deserve it!! Read all about it here and join in the fun!
QFTD17 Challenge
This is the card I chose from Sabrina`s fabulous gallery.
Sabrina`s Card
Hers was a beach scene so I switched mine to the Arizona landscape. Congrats again Sabrina!
I watercolored my Arizona sky background and used the cactus stamp and wonderful sentiment from the sneak peek set Southwest Cowboy. The feather charm, stamps, and paper can all be found at
Mark`s Finest Papers
Thanks for looking and have a fabulous Saturday!!
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F4A20 Challenge Card Mark`s Finest Papers

Hi! Today`s Free for All Challenge was to use something new ~ Brought to us today by Wendy! Thanks for filling in! Read about it here.
F4A20 Challenge

Well I just received this limited edition Spellbinders Impressabilities die and could not wait to use it! I used Linen Finish CS and popped it up. It is so much prettier in real life...hard to capture with a photo. Used Basic Grey DP on the inside and used a MS Corner Punch. Added twine and the Starfish charm. Everything is available from
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except the MS punch. If you have not tried the CS from here...you need to! I LOVE this linen finish. Very elegant. Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!
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Ways To Use It Challenge 7/8

Hi! This is for today`s Way to Use It challenge brought to us by Julia ~ To use yellow. This was an easy one for me as I love this fun and happy color! Read about it here.
WT278 Challenge

I used an old Penny Black image called Sunshine Wreath ~ Painting with watercolors. The sentiment is from Verve. Thanks for looking and have a fabulous evening!
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Hi! This is a double challenge card.1st challenge is today`s Technique Challenge brought to us by Holly ~ To make a flower Read about it here.

TLC280 Challenge

It also qualifies for today`s CAS Challenge ~ To be inspired by Carrie`s Cakes. Read about it here.
CAS74 Challenge
This is the cake that inspired my flower.
Carrie`s Cakes

I love this new Tattered Florals Die from Tim Holtz. I used dictionary print dp from 7 Gypsies. I then inked the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot). I popped up each layer, added a pearl for the center, and added Prisma Fine Glitter. The sentiment is from Mark`s Finest Papers ~ A set called Ladybugs and Carnations. My base layer is Linen Finish CS from Mark`s Finest Papers. Find supplies here.
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I did this card to give to my sister when she comes for her yearly visit. Thanks for looking and have a wonderful evening!!
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Double Challenge 7/5 Penny Black

Hi! This is a double challenge card. I did it first to honor our featured stamper this week ~ cookiebaker aka Charlene! I was familiar with her gorgeous work but had such fun going through her gallery at one time. Congrats Charlene! You are an amazing talent! Read about it here.

FS178 Challenge
I chose this card to case.
Charlene`s Card
I flipped the sketch, changed theme, and colors. I needed a birthday card for our dgd this week so thought this new Penny Black stamp was perfect! This card also qualifies for today`s CAS challenge ~ To be inspired by Carrie`s Cakes online site.Read about it here.
CAS74 Challenge
 I chose the cupcakes page found here.
Carrie`s Cakes
Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!
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A Real Lady! Mark`s Finest Papers

Hi! This is a triple challenge card. 1st it is for todays Inspiration Challenge brought to us by Stephanie. Today we went to Oompa where you will find the most darling toys and child related products. Read about it here.
IC239 Challenge

I was inspired by all these ladybug products.
Oompa
This also qualifies for Speedy the Cat`s Friends` Challenge ~ To use a diecut. Mine is a new border die from Tim Holtz. Gosh I love this man! Be sure to enter this challenge as you could win a free stamp set! Read about it here.
Speedy the Cat`s Friends` Challenge 10
Stamps, ribbon, buttons, Sizzix Die can all be found at
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And last but certainly not least our Queen for the Day this week is estdas aka Dorothy!! YAY! She is a sweet person and we have so much fun with her on Teapot Tuesday`s! Read about it here.
QFTD16 Challenge
Dorothy your gallery was so much fun to go through. I loosely based my card today on this fun loving card of yours!
Dorothy`s Card
Congrats Dorothy and enjoy your time in the limelight but watch that crown! It can get heavy!
Thanks for looking and have a safe and happy 4th everyone!! Hugs!!
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Mark`s Finest Papers Sneak Peek!!

Hi! This card was done for today`s Way to Use It challenge brought to us by Cindy who is graciously filling in for Julia. Thanks! Read about it here.
WT277 Challenge
We were to do a Canada Day or July 4th card without using reds or blues. This fabulous set I used today is a sneak peek of a set called Regal and Proud from Marks Finest Papers and will be released in August. It will be found here at that time.
I used Bazzill textured CS as a base and then used Basic Grey DP to stamp on. What a wonderful set of stamps to let someone know how proud we are for serving our country. I will be donating my card and more made with this set! I just added gold cord and metallic cs punched out stars. Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!
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Mark`s Finest Papers Blog Challenge Card

Hi! This is a card I did for  Speedy the Cat`s Design Blog challenge ~ To use a die cut. Link your card up as they are giving away a FREE stamp set!! Definitely worth playing for! I inked up the butterfly and sentiment from a set called Ladybugs and Carnations. Items can be purchased at Mark`s Finest Papers . My die is a Spellbinders Piercerabilities Scalloped Border Die. I pierced from the back side and sponged the edges and the embossed section. I also scored my card and added 2 pearls. I stamped the inside and envelope to match. I really love how this turned out and hope you do! Thanks for peeking and have a fabulous day!!
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Edited ~ OOPS I am another one who jumped the gun..think this in its right place now! Sorry about that!