Sunday, December 14, 2014

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog

Glitter N Sparkle # 115
Challenge: Glittery, Sparkly Christmas
Blue Glitter Paper: Dollar Tree Store
Mettallic Ribbon: Wrights
Embossing Powder: JudiKim & Mark Interprises
Snowflake Folder: Cuttlebug
Sentiment: MFP Stamp Set
Ornaments: left over scrap from the envelope punch board
Check out the challenge at:
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2014/12/challenge-115.html
Merry Christmas


Thursday, December 11, 2014

Reindeer Card

Don't you think is so stinkin' cute?  Well I did!!
I was watching a YouTube by Maymay and I fell in love with this.
Mine is a bit different from her....I don't mind casing cards but I always
add my own spin to mine...
Check out the YOUTUBE video
title:
DIY Banner Dies as Reindeer

Have a great crafting day...
Merry Christmas

Friday, December 5, 2014

Playtime Winter Penguin

The image was a freebie from 2 Cute Ink Facebook Group.  The challenge is to use the free image for a card or project.
Check them out and join the group all of the rules are there. It was very easy to join...The group made fantastic cards with the image that was received.
Here is the place to go to:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/2CuteInkDigitalStamps/
Have a great day.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog # 112
Theme: Tag It
MFP Stamp Set: Holiday Tag (sentiment)
Circle Paper Punch: American Craft Paper
Ink: Studio g..............Ribbon: Offray
Treat Bag: folded envelope
Challenge at:
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2014/11/challenge-112.html

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV # 122
Challenge: Wreath from Punched Pieces
Hostess: Lois
MFP Stamp Set: Poinsettia Blooms (sentiment)
Snowflake Punch: Martha Stewart
Snowflake Embossed Folder: Cuttlebug
Silver Dazzle Dots: Hot of the Press
Silver Ribbon: Offray
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/tutorial-time-on-speedy-tv-challenge-122

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Simple Salutations Challenge

Simple Saluations Challenge # 118
Challenge: Theme (at least two shade of ) Gray
Mark's Finest Stamp Set:
Peace: Covered Bridge Stamp Set
Love & Hope: Mini Poinsettia Stamp Set
Dark Gray Banner: DCWV C/S
Lt. Gray Tree: a Secruity Envelope
Tree: Sixxiz Die.....Snowflake Punch: Sam's Club
Sequins & Ink: Dollar Store
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/simple-saluations-challenge-118

Monday, November 17, 2014

Dies R Us Blog Challenge

Dies R Us Blog Challenge # 14
Challenge: Christmas.....Anything Goes (using dies)
Sentiment: Mark's Finest Papers Stamp Set
Pattern Paper: American Craft
Die: Sixxiz Christmas Tree # 2
Snowflake Border: Sam's Club
Dazzles: Off the Press
Ribbon: Offray
Challenge at:
http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com.au/

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Speedy Fox and Friends

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge # 238
Challenge: Offset Embossing Folder
MFP Stamp Set: I am Thankful (sentiment)
Layered Leaf Die and Folder: Sizzix
Gold Metallic C/S & Sequins: Dollar Store
Chalk: Studio G
Offset Leaf Folder: Quick Kutz (bottom of card diagonal)
Challenge at:
http://mfpstampshop.blogspot.com

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV

Tutorial Time Challenge # 121
Challenge: Quilling
Hostess: Lis
MFP Stamp Set: Poinsettia Blooms (sentiment)
Gold & Red cardstock: Walmart
Dazzles: Hot of the Press
Quilling Paper: Paplin's
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Cricut: circles
Velvet ribbon: my stash (leftover)
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/tutorial-time-on-speedy-tv-challenge-121

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Simple Salutations

Simple Salutations Challenge # 116
Challenge: Things with Wings
MFP Stamp Set: Lots of Words 2013 (butterfly & sentiment)
Embellishments: offray ribbon, flower stickers
Swiss Dots Folder
Coloring: spectrum noir markers
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/simple-salutations-challenge-116

Speedy Fox and Friends

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge # 234
Challenge: Layer Torn Paper
MFP Stamp Set: All is Calm (trees & sentiment)
Embellishments: sequins, glitter glue (edge of torn paper)
Pattern paper: leftover stash
Challenge at:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Friends of Speedy TV

Friends of Speedy TV Challenge # 143
Challenge : Autumn Colours
MFP Stamp Set: Autumn Glory 2013 (leaves & sentiment)
Coloring: Reeves watercolor pencils
Tags: Envelope punch board
Chalks: Pebbles inc.
Ribbon: Michaels
Papers: My stash
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/friends-of-speedy-tv-challenge-143-autumn-colours

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Speedy Fox and Friends

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge # 233
Challenge: Extra Fold
Card: Twisted Fold (front and inside extra fold)
MFP Stamp Set: Vroom 2012 Happy Halloween (sentiment)
Pattern Paper: Design Originals
Martha Stewart Stickers: (spiders & medallion)
Chalk: Pebbles Inc.
Ink: Memento (black)
Challenge at:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Simple Salutations Challenge

Simple Salutations Challenge # 115
Challenge: Metal Embellishments
MFP Stamp Set: Autumn Glory (sentiment)
Metal Brads: brown, green & orange  (making memories)
Image: http://beccysplace.blogspot.com (freebie)
Coloring: Reeves (watercoloring pencils)
Burlap Trim: Michael's Madison Collections
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/simple-salutations-challenge-115

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge # 232
Challenge: Color "Brown"
MFP Stamp Set: Saying Galore (sentiment)Thinking of You
Technique: Iris Folding (brown pattern paper: light & dark)
Leaf cut out from Tim Holtz die cut
Chalk ink border & leaf
Memento ink, Brown cardstock base of card
Challenge at:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Speedy Fox and Friends

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 232
Challenge: Theme brown
MFP Stamps: Autumn Greetings & Happy Fall from "Autumn Glory"....Hello from Saying Galore (sentiments)
Embellishments: sequins, oval (pumpkins)
pattern paper with brown flowers
brown kraft cardstock, brown embroidery thread & brown ink around pumpkins and borders
Card size: 2-4x4 & 1- 3x3
Challenge at:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Tutorial Time Challenge

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV # 118
Challenge: Weathered Wood
Hostess: Jane
MFP Stamp Set: Autumn Friendship (sentiment)
Embellishments: Ovals (pumpkins) bits of ribbon (stems)  brown ink
Marths Stewart score board
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/tutorial-time-on-speedy-tv-challenge-118

Friday, September 5, 2014

Color Challenge

Color Challenge # 38
Challenge: Red, Yellow and Blue
Hostess: Lis
MFP Stamp Set: Sending Happy Thoughts (sentiment)
                            Black Eyed Susan Mini (flower)
Embellisments: Pattern Paper ( red, yellow & blue)
                          Red Ribbon, small butterfly & tag
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/color-challenge-38-red-yellow-blue

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Friends of Speedy TV

 
Friends of Speedy TV  # 140
Challenge: Card for a Child
MFP Stamp Set: Lots of Words (sentiment)
Embellishment: Scrap paper, wiggly eyes, embroidery thread,
Swiss dots folder & black, purple ink (border)
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/friends-of-speedy-tv-challenge-140-card-for-a-child

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Speedy Fox and Friends

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge # 227
Challenge: Silouhette
MFP Stamp Set: Island Life (sentiment)
                           Scenic Selections (seagulls)
                           Silly Shells (sailboat)
Embellishments: scrap paper for banners & ink for background
Challenge at:
htpp://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Simple Salutations #112

Simple Salutations # 112
Challenge: Favorite School Subject
MFP Stamp Set: Lesson Learned (books, apple & words)

My favorite subject was "English" because of the great "books"
that we had to read and the book reports... I read all the time...
I also worked in a library so I was in my glory with all the books they had.

Embellishment: a real library card and book jacket
Ink: memento black and Bic markers
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/simple-salutations-challenge-112

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Tutorial Time # 115

Tutorial Time # 115
Challenge: Distressed Stains Patterned Background
By: Barbara
MFP Stamp Set: Lesson Learned (apple & border)
Cuttlebug Folder: Number Collage
Ink: black memento
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/tutorial-time-on-speedy-tv-challenge-115

Monday, August 25, 2014

Speedy Fox and Friends # 226

Speedy Fox and Friends # 226
Challenge: CAS (clean and simple)
MFP Stamp Set: Lesson Learned (apple)
Notebook & Polka Dot Paper (background)
Challenge at:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Sketch with a Twist # 111

Sketch with a Twist # 111
Challenge: Sketch (the twist) Tree or Trees
MFP Stamp Set: All is Calm (trees & sentiment)
Silver Sequins, black ink, speckled strip
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/sketch-with-a-twist-challenge-111

Friends of Speedy TV # 137

Friends of Speedy TV # 137
Challenge: Yellow and Grey
MFP Stamp Set: Lots of Words (sentiment)
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
Swirl Pattern C/S under butterflies: Tissue Box
Scrap Paper, Ribbon, Dollie, Swiss Dots Folder
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/friends-of-speedy-tv-challenge-137-yellow-grey

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Friends of Speedy TV # 136

Friends of Speedy TV # 136
Challenge: Masculine
MFP Stamp Set: Island Life  (lighthouse & sentiment)
Chalk background
Twine embellishment
Challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/friends-of-speedy-tv-challenge-136-masculine-card

Monday, August 4, 2014

Christmas in July Blog Hop

Day Five:
Mark's Finest Papers Christmas in July Blog Hop
Challenge: Advent Calendar
By: Pat
MFP Stamp Set: Calendar (Snowman Face & Snowflakes around the border)
Snownflakes: Martha Stewart Punch
Numbers: Laser Stickers
Sentiment: Let it Snow (Hot off the Press) Stamp
Pattern Paper: DCWV (Arctic Wishes)
Magnets to hold Calendar on the Refrigerator

Friday, August 1, 2014

Christmas in July Blog Hop

Day Four:
Mark's Finest Papers Christmas in July Blog Hop
Challenge: Stamped Frame
By: Sue
MFP Stamp Set: Poinsettia Blooms & Joyous Season (Pine Branch)
Emebellishments: Anique White ( base paint for frame)
Chalk Ink ( around the frame)
Spectrum Noir Markers: Pinks
Glitter: Martha Stewart
Frame: ArtMinds Wooden Frame (this is all that Michael's had)
Blog at: http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Christmas in July Blog Hop

Day Three:
Mark's Finest Papers Christmas in July Blog Hop
Challenge: Pringles Cookie Container
By: Sandy
MFP Stamp Set: Holiday Tag (Sentiment & Gingerbread)
Embellishments: Bic's Markers, Lace Sticker & Ribbon
Blog at: http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Christmas in July Blog Hop

Day Two:
Mark's Finest Papers Christmas in July Blog Hop
Challenge: Stove Top Popcorn Cover
By: Vickie
MFP Stamp Set: Holiday Tag (Santa, Sentiment & Gift Tag)
Glitter: Martha Stewart
Blog at: http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Monday, July 28, 2014

Christmas in July Blog Hop

Day One:
Mark's Finest Papers: Christmas in July Blog Hop
Challenge: DIY BOW by Sandy
MFP Stamp Set: Joyous Season for sentiment and pine branch
Check it out at:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Friends of Speedy TV # 135

Lace and Pearls is the challenge for
Friends of Speedy TV
Sentiment: MFP "Saying Galore" Stamp Set
Lace: my mother stash of ribbon
Flower: left over embellishment
Pearls: Studio G
Check out this challenge at:
Happy card making...

Tutorial Time Challenge # 111

Tutorial Time challenge is by Lois.
Shaving Cream is the technique (my favorite)
Butterfly: MFP "Lots of Words" Stamp Set
Sentiment: MFP "Saying Galore" Stamp Set
Embossed Folder: Cutterbug (Thank you saying)
Embellishment: sequins & ribbon
Challenge at:
Come and join us

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Simple salutations Challenge # 107

Simple Saluations Cahllenge is
"Favorite Color"...
My favorite color is Yellow & Blue.
Sentiment: MFP "Saying Galore" stamp set
Score Line: Martha Stewart score board
 Cuttebug Folder: Swiss Dots
Embellishments: ribbon, sequins & butterflies
The challenge is at:
enjoy card making
 


Monday, July 21, 2014

Speedy Fox and Friends #221

This challenge is to use your "Acrylic Block" as a stamp to do the background...
Spellbinder: Label Ten
Background Colors: Bayshores Teal & Ballet Blue
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder
MFP Stamp Set: "Dragonflies Mini" & "Marsh Silhouetts" (cattail & sentiment)
Ribbon, Sequins
Challenge is at:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com//

Friends of Speedy TV # 134

Friends of Speedy TV Challenge is a "Shaped Card".
 Spellbinder Blossom Three die cut for my shape.
 Embellishments: 3-D stickers (flowers) 
Sentiment: MFP "Sending Happy Thoughts" stamp set
Pink ribbon & Tiny Butterfly
Check out the challenge at:
 
 

Friday, July 18, 2014

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV # 110

"Stenciling with Colored Pencils" is the challenge on Tutorial Time by Barbie...
I used the same border punch as my stencil...I also used the rainbow colors in all the circles
Add a few sequins and butterfly...
The Hello sentiment is from MFP "Sending Happy Thoughts".
Check the challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/tutorial-time-on-speedy-tv-challenge-110
Enjoy!!

Color Challenge # 31

Green, Brown & Blue is this week colors for Color Challenge...
Green: paint squares & sequins
Brown: background put through a cuttlebug folder
Blue: ribbon, butterflies, sequins & ink around the banner
Sentiment: MFP "Saying Galore" stamp set
Check it out at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/6399788:Page:148707
Enjoy your day!

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Simple Salutations Challenge 106

"Favorite Animal" is the challenge on Simple Salutations...
I used MFP "Cowgirls Rule" stamp set for the horse and sentiment.
I wrinkled my background paper and inked it, added my image in a spellbinder die cut,  a few embellishment. To color the image used chalk...
The challenge is at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/simple-salutations-challenge-106
Enjoy your day!

Friends of Speedy TV Challenge 133

The challenge on Friends of Speedy TV is two vibrant color of
"Turquoise & Orange".
I made bookmarks changing the top colors of each color.
I used MFP "Nature's Brushstrokes Mini" stamp set.
Frikar border punch, swiss dots embossing folder and very small butterfly punch.
Check out what the designer team made with these two colors at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/friends-of-speedy-tv-challenge-133-turquoise-and-orange
Join the crafting fun...

Monday, July 14, 2014

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 220

"RED" is the choosen color for the challenge on Speedy Fox and Friends.
I used MFP "Lots of Words" for the stamped butterfly...I also used MFP "Big Cupcake" mini stamp set for the sentiment...
Check this challenge at:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com
The hanging butterfly is a technique on Tutorial Time by Jane
Enjoy crafting...

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV # 109

"Beyond the Borders" is the challenge on Tutorial Time by Jane...
This was a new technique but I had a great time doing it and I like the result that I got...
I used MFP "Lots of Words" stamp set for my butterfly and sentiment.
Please go and learn the technique by Jane at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/tutorial-time-on-speedy-tv-challenge-109
Enjoy this technique

Friday, July 11, 2014

Simple Salutations Challenge 105

The theme on Simple Salutations is for someone who just moved into a "new home"...
I did iris folding for the house (pattern on the internet).
I used MFP "Saying Galore" stamp set for my sentiment...
What a great challenge check it out at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/simple-salutatioins-challenge-105-7-8-14
Enjoy crafting!

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV # 108

"Flower Pounding" is the challenge on Tutorial Time Speedy TV.
Well I used flower petals but no hammer (Can you imagine no hammer in this house) lol...
I use the base of a screwdriver that is why there's dots then used the base of a flashlight. But I got the flower to go on the cardstock...
The sentiment and Daisy flower is from MFP Stamp Set,
Lots of Words & Greeting and Salutations.
Give this challenge a try and enter your card at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/tutorial-time-on-speedy-tv-challenge-108
This was a fun challenge to do...

Monday, July 7, 2014

Friends of Speedy Tv Challenge 132

The theme on Friend of Speedy TV Challenge is "Sympathy Card".
I for myself I never know what to write inside a sympathy card so these kind of cards are hard to make...
It can be for any occasion just by changing the banner...
Swiss Dots folder by Cuttlerbug, Butterfly folder is by Darcie,
a few rhinestones.
I used the sentement from MFP "Lesson Learned".
Join in this challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/friends-of-speedy-tv-challenge-132-sympathy-card
Enjoy your day!

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Speedy TV Inspiration Challenge # 70

July 4th the Inspiration Challenge.
I used the red, white and blue colors that goes hand and hand with the Fourth of July...
Sparkly rhinestones for the fireworks and stars...
Check this challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/challenge-74-luau-wedding-table-7-31-14
Happy fourth of July

ScrapZee  Challenge...fireworks
http://scrapzee.websitetoolbox.com/post/july-2-8-fireworks-challenge-6967470?trail=15#9

Simple Salutations Challenge # 104

With the Fourth of July this week the challenge on Simple Salutatons is
"Patriotic"...
Embroidery thread, Swiss Dots embossing folder and left over paper scraps, I made my card pretty simple but with the theme of Patriotic with the proper red, white and blue colors...
MFP "Mini Birthday Stamp Set" for the sentiment.
Join in the fun at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/challenge-104-patriotic-7-2-14
Happy Fourth of July...

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Friends of Speedy TV Challenge 131

The challenge on Friends of Speedy TV is "Note Cards"...
The sentiment is from MFP stamp set of "Marsh Silhouetts"
The pattern cardstock on the cards are from side of tissue boxes...
Today the tissue boxes have pretty design and swirl so I save them for small project..
Check this challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/friends-of-speedy-tv-challenge-131-set-of-note-cards
Enjoy crafting!!

Monday, June 30, 2014

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge

"Mesh" is the theme on Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge...
I had silver mesh that I saved a while back from a wrinkled ribbon.
Inked some butterflies from MFP "Scenic Selections"& "Birthday Mini Stamp Set"  also with the sentiment..
Here is where you can go and check the challenge at:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com
Enjoy crafting...

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Simple Salutations Challenge 103

The theme on Simple Salutations is "Summer"...
To me summer makes me think of  beaches & lighthouses...
I have a favorite lighthouse that I visit every year...It's called Nubble Light in York, Maine...I could sit there for hours..
I used MFP "Island Life" for the lighthouse & part of the sentiment.
Check out this challenge at:
http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/simple-salutations-challenge-103-6-25

This card also entered the challenge at:
http://scrapzee.websitetoolbox.com