Altered Eclectics Challenge - July - Anythng Goes as long as it's altered!

 

This started out as a soft-cover ledger from circa 1962!  My good friend Barb gave the ledger to me that had belonged to her mom.  I had been asking around if anyone came across an old ledger to let me know!  I'd been searching different antique stores but to no avail!  Thank you Barb for giving the ledger to me to alter!

 

This is the front cover of the ledger.  I plan to alter as time allows the inside pages.

 

For the cover, I used Pan Pastels to lay down some color and then added trinkets and embellishments and a couple stamped images, along with some washi tape added to the side along the spine.  I also gave the cover some color by using a sunburst stencil and a leaf stencil sponging over them with Pan Pastels.

 

This is my design team creation for Altered Eclectics this month.

 

We hope you'll find something to alter and share it with us!  You can find the Altered Eclectics challenge HERE.

Daydream Designs Umbrella and Rain Boots

 

I enjoy layering digital images to create my cards!

The images are from the Daydream Designs online store.

I used the umbrella image from Sunshine and Rain set, the yellow boots can be found in the Garden Accessories color set, the Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Beachscapes set, and the green dotted paper used to paper piece the umbrella is from Mother's Garden Paper Pack!  Cardstock is from my stash and the ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  My card is a 5 inch square card base.

MFP Oriental Sketch Challenge #43

 

This week's Oriental Sketch Challenge at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., uses this sketch:

 

For my card, I used the MFP sets Wealthy Fish and Asian Delights.  I stamped the bamboo image directly onto patterned paper and colored using Copic markers.  I stamped the pagoda onto patterned paper and fussy cut it out and popped it up using dimensionals next to the bamboo.  I used a bottle cap to embed an Oriental coin charm.  I embellished the card using Prima flourish.

We hope you'll play along with the Oriental Sketch Challenge this week; if you do you'll be entered to win a stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers.

You can find the challenge HERE.

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #82 - Let's Stamp!

 

The challenge at Ruby's Rainbow is to use your stamps...ink and image stamping or digital!

 

For my card, I used the Wild Rose Studio Bella and Daisy stamp.  The background papers are from the DCWV Nana's Kids paper stack.  A multi-loop ribbon and pearl embellish my card.

 

We hope you'll play along with our Stamping challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.

MFP Simple Salutations Summer Challenge

 

Summer is now in full swing and the challenge this week at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., Simple Salutations is to create a summer themed card.

 

I used the All Postal stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers.  I embellished the card with a small Tim Holtz paper clip and a butterfly from a Martha Stewart punch and added some crystal gems.

 

We hope you'll play along with the Simple Salutations Challenge this week.  If you do, you'll be entered to win a stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers.

 

You can find the challenge HERE.

Cuttin and Stampin Challenge - Americana 4th of July

This week's theme challenge at Cuttin and Stampin Challenge blog is to create a card for the 4th of July.

The Design Team was provided papers from the Pebbles Americana Paper pack and the Americana Wood Stamps.  I used these papers and the flag from the stamp set to created a Z-fold card.  I added a multi-loop bow and adhesive pearl.  The mini glitter clothespins and banners are from the Americana collection.

We hope you'll play along with the Cuttin and Stampin challenge this week. 

You can find the challenge HERE.

Twisted Tuesday Challenge - Red, White, Blue, and Stars!

 

The Twisted Tuesday Challenge is to include the colors red, white, and blue on your creation.  The TWIST:  we also want to see stars on your creation!

 

For my card, I used some stars and stripe paper from Paper Studio.  I used Biker Bee stamp from Stampendous and colored the image using Copic markers.  I placed two Maya Road stick pins behind the multi-looped bow.  Other items used, Martha Stewart border punch, Stampin Up star punches, and an adhesive pearl.

 

We hope you'll play along with the Twisted Tuesday Red, White, Blue, and Stars Challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.

MFP Sketch With a Twist Challenge #104 - Look on the Bright Side!

This week's SWAT Challenge uses this sketch and twist:

 

 

The TWIST is to use lots of Yellow on your card!

 

For my card, I used an image from the MFP Flaps My Wattles stamp set and the sentiment is from the MFP Sayings Galore stamp set.  The patterned papers are from my stash!  I colored the image using Copic markers.

 

 

We hope you'll play along with the SWAT Challenge this week.  If you do, you'll be entered to win a stamp from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

 

You can find the challenge HERE.



Daydream Designs - Simply Eggstraordinary!

 

I LOVE this adorable sentiment and image from Daydream Designs!  The sentiment that includes the hens is from the Simply Eggstraordinary sentiment set.  The background gingham is from the Country Morning Papers.

 

I used Stampin Up Real Red cardstock with the red gingham.  I used a Martha Stewart border punch and wrapped ric rac around it to embellish the card.

 

You can find this adorable set and beautiful gingham papers at Daydream Designs.

Crafting When We Can Challenge #72 - which option will you choose?

 

The Crafting When We Can Challenge is being sponsored by ArtbyMiran!

 

For my card, I chose the image called Victoria from ArtbyMiran.  The challenge on the CWWC blog gives us 3 options to choose from....be sure to check it out!  I chose option B to use blue, butterfly, bling, and birthday!  I used the Spellbinders floral oval die for the image and the butterflies are a Memory Box border die.  I put bling on each butterfly, and used lots of blue!  The Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Mark's Finest Papers Sayings Galore stamp set.

 

We hope you'll play along with the "options" challenge at Crafting When We Can.  You can find the challenge HERE.

MFP Oriental Sketch Challenge #42

 

This week's Oriental Sketch Challenge at Mark's Finest Papers SpeedyTV uses this sketch:

 

 

For my card, I used the butterfly image from the MFP Hello Butterflies stamp set and the sentiment is from the Oriental Joy stamp set.  The background designer paper is from Graphic45 Bird Song paper stack.  The lace trim is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  the ribbon is from my stash; I like the look of multi-looped bows so I've been practicing that technique using a pegged bow maker.  Spellbinders dies and an adhesive pearl are also part of the card.

 

We hope you'll play along with our challenge this week.  If you do, you'll be entered to win a stamp from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.

 

You can find the challenge HERE.

MFP Simple Salutations Challenge 102 - It's Graduation Time!

 

The Simple Salutations Challenge this week at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., is to create a graduation card.

 

I used an image from the newly released Great Flowers stamp set, colored it using Copic markers and the used a clear Wink of Stella pen to give the image some sparkle.  The You Did It sentiment is  from the Hello Butterflies stamp set and the Great Job sentiment is from the Butterfly Sayings stamp set, all from Mark's Finest Papers.  I embellished my CAS card with pink sequins.

 

We hope you'll play along with the Simple Salutations Challenge; if you do you'll be entered to win a stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers.

 

You can find the challenge HERE.

 

 

MFP Sketch With a Twist Challenge #103 - Travel

 

This week's SWAT challenge is to use the following sketch with a travel theme!

 

For my card I used the Mark's Finest Papers Space Fun stamp set!  The patterned paper is from a DCWV paper pack.  I used banner dies to cut out the stamped sentiments and center banner with an image.  I fussy cut the space ship and rocket.

We hope you'll play along with our challenge this week; if you do, you'll be entered into a random drawing for a free stamp from Mark's Finest Papers.

You can find the challenge HERE.

Daydream Designs - Beachscapes - I Need Some Beach Therapy!

 

I love the beach!  It helps that I live in a resort town with an amusement park/beach that's full of summer fun, relaxation, and lots of sunny therapy!

 

I also LOVE this digi collection from Daydream Designs called Beachscapes.  The chair and umbrella are from the Beachscapes Outline set.  The chair reminds me of the lawn chairs I enjoyed relaxing in when visiting my grandparents many years ago!

 

After printing the image onto Crafter's Companion Spectrum Noir 100 lb ultra smooth cardstock, I cut the panel so it would layer onto a 4 1/2 x 7 cardbase.  I sponged the background using distress inks and then coloring the images with Copic markers.  I used a small dot stamp inked with versamark ink and stamped it randomly before sprinkling with Frantage embossing powder.  I embellished the bottom of my card using a small wooden picket fence and added a small starfish.  The clouds were punched using a fiskars punch; the sentiment is printed on one of the clouds...I Need Some Beach Therapy!

 

You'll find the Beachscapes digital stamp collection at Daydream Designs online store.

Sparkles Challenge #57 - At the Beach / Summer Fun

 

The Sparkles Challenge this month is Summer Fun and/or At the Beach!

 

For my card, I used an acrylic block to create the background for my stamped layer.  I used distress inks direct to the block then spritzed it with water and "stamped" it onto watercolor paper.  Once it dried, I used DeNami sea shells and DeNami seagulls stamps; the sentiment is from Mark's Finest Papers Island Life stamp set.   I used Stampendous Frantage Shabby White Embossing Enamel to give the look of specks of sand and then added some small adhesive pearls.  I used 3 small shells to embellish the right lower corner, some twine and a wooden flourish.  I mounted the stamped panel onto a piece of corrugated cardstock; the overall card size is 5 x 7.

 

We hope you'll share your Summer Fun and/or Beach creations with us!  You can find the challenge HERE.

 

If you play along you could win  a gift voucher from the challenge sponsor, Dawn till Dusk!

 



MFP Oriental Sketch Challenge #41

 

Every Saturday at Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co., SpeedyTV we have an Oriental Sketch Challenge.  This week you can enter a card using this sketch:

 

If you participate in the challenge you'll be entered to win a stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers!

 

For my card, I used the Mark's Finest Papers Great Flowers stamp set and the sentiment is from Oriental Joy stamp set.

 

We hope you'll play along with us!  You can find the challenge HERE.

Mark's Finest Papers June Blog Hop Day 4 Please Snow!

Welcome to the Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company

June Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 

 Featured June 10
Gears To You and Gear Up 
Featured June 11

Pretty Pears

 Featured June 12

Great Flowers and Flower Blocks

 

Featured June 13
Please Snow

 

 

I created a treat or gift bag using the Please Snow stamp set.  I stamped the image directly onto the bag and colored it using Copic markers and a white watercolor pencil.  I cut the sentiment words individually after stamping it onto a scrap of white cardstock so I could fit the words onto the small bag.  This would make a fun treat bag to give to students, friends, family as a seasonal gift or stocking stuffer!

I also used the same stamped bag to create a luminary!  I inserted a small flameless candle inside the bag to create the illumination.

 

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 six winners will be announced on 

June 14, 2014 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 10 PM EST on Friday, June 13, 2014.

 

Here's the Design Team:

 

Lois

Kelli Jo

Karen 

 Kathy

Toni

Janine

Shirley Q

                         Vickie  (you are here!)
Sandy

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We hope you enjoyed the June Blog Hop!

Mark's Finest Papers June Blog Hop Day 3 - Great Flowers and Flower Blocks

Welcome to the Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company

June Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 

 Featured June 10
Gears To You and Gear Up 

Featured June 11

Pretty Pears
 

 Featured June 12

Great Flowers and Flower Blocks

 

Featured June 13
Please Snow


 

Great Flowers is a beautiful floral set!  I stamped the image onto watercolor paper and colored it using watercolor crayons and small paintbrush.  I then highlighted some of the petals using a white gel pen.  I used spellbinder dies for the image, leafy flourish, and doily layer.  A blue adhesive pearl and green twine multi-loop bow used as embellishment.

For the beautiful Flower Blocks stamp set I created a sunburst side panel using black, white and gray patterned paper strips; the image was stamped using versamark ink and embossed using detail black embossing powder.

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 six winners will be announced on 

June 14, 2014 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 10 PM EST on Friday June 13, 2014

 

Here's the Design Team:

 

Lois

Kelli Jo

Karen 

 Kathy

Toni

Janine

Shirley Q

                           Vickie  (you are here!)
Sandy

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Come on back tomorrow for more creativity.

Mark's Finest Papers June Blog Hop Day 2 - Pretty Pears

Welcome to the Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company

June Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 

 Featured  June 10

Gears To You & Gear Up

Featured June 11

Pretty Pears
 

 Featured June 12

Great Flowers & Flower Blocks

 

Featured June 13

Please Snow

 

For my Pretty Pears card I used Spellbinders Floral Ovals dies to create a shaped card.  I stamped the pear image using Memento New Sprout ink and used Memento Black to stamp the sentiment.  The ribbon and crocheted flower are from my stash.

 

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 six winners will be announced on 

June 14, 2014 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 10 PM EST on Friday, June 13, 2014.

 

Here's the Design Team:

 

 Jane C

Pat 
Thrfity Stamper

Marilynn 
Bonnie 

Sue W

An'Jenic

  Pam M

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Come on back tomorrow for more creativity.