CCEE1741 - "Old Farmers Day"

Frances continues as hostess for the CCEE Stampers, and this week we are again celebrating an unusual holiday -- Old Farmers Day.  Frances aaked us to show our appreciation to our farmers by creating something farm-related today.  I pulled out two CottageCutz stamp/die sets for my step card.

Check out some more rural life over at the CCEE Stampers blog.

MFP Stamp Shop Autumn Fun Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to MFP  AUGUST Blog Hop
Autumn Fun

There are some changes to our Blog Hop, and  we hope you will be pleased with them. Be sure to look over the changes before hopping along.   Blog Hop guidelines can be found  HERE.   Commenting and doing the tutorials end sooner.

There will be prizes given for commenting and for doing the tutorials. Each winner will be chosen by Random.Org.   Large stamp set for commenting.  Mini stamp set for doing the tutorial,  and everyone doing the tutorials will  earn a Tutorial Badge. 
Now to the HOP!

Join us each day, Aug. 23 - 26, for some 

AUTUMN FUN!  Prize for Commenting is "BIG TREES."

You will have until Friday, 3pm CT, Aug. 26th to comment and do the tutorials.

Prizes and badge winners will be announced

on Sat. Aug. 27th. BLOG HOP GUIDELINES AND RULES FOUND HERE! (Be sure to read)

Tutorials

         1. Layered Embellishment by Gail  
2. Window Tent Card by Kren

Prize for doing one of the tutorials is the mini stamp set "From The Woods "

MFP Tutorial Badge awarded just for trying one of the tutorials.

NOW...

Let's get started HOPPING !!

For the second day of the Autumn Fun Blog Hop, I decided to do a technique that I just recently learned.  It's sort of a combination of a gatefold card and an easel card.  When it is closed, it just looks like your standard gatefold card with a belly band.

The surprise comes when you take off the belly band and open it up.  Voila!!!   Pretty cool, no?

The MFP Stamp Shop set that I used on this card is Scarecrow.

I decided to make a second card today, using a technique to which I often return -- the Side Step Card.

The MFP Stamp Shop sets used on this card are Fall Apples and Lesson Learned.

Now it's time to visit the rest of the hop again.   Here's the Design Team:

Bonnie

Gail
Karen

Kren

Lois (that's me)

Marilynn

Pam

Sandy

Shirley

Toni

Vickie

MFP Stamp Shop 

Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day to be  inspired! Get to work on the tutorials and show  us what you make by Aug. 26, 3pm CT  and don't forget to be commenting! Come back to the MFP Stamp Shop Blog on Aug. 27th to see if you are a winner!!

MFP Stamp Shop "I Wanna Go to the Beach" Blog Hop - Day 1

WELCOME  
TO MFP STAMP SHOP

I WANNA GO TO THE BEACH
 BLOG HOP

 

JOIN US EACH DAY, JANUARY 26-29 FOR SOME SAND CASTLE, SHELL- FINDING FUN. WE'LL HAVE  TUTORIALS AND DT INSPIRATION. THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR LEAVING COMMENTS ON THE DESIGN TEAM'S BLOGS AND PRIZES FOR TRYING OUR TUTORIALS.  YOU WILL HAVE 2 WEEKS TO ADD YOUR PROJECT TO THE JANUARY 29th POST FOR US TO SEE, SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE NOT TO JOIN IN THE FUN. 

Please Hop along with us!! 
 You could win one of the MFP Stamp Shop Beach-related stamp sets.  Just comment on the blogs listed below ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win!  (You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) Try one of the tutorials shown during the Hop and add your photo to the Inlinkz at the bottom of the MFP Stamp Shop blog post. The winners will be announced on Feb. 13, 2016,  on the MFP Stamp Shop 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 and posting pics of your projects is Friday February 12, 2016,
at 10:00 PM EST.

Tutorials

Jan. 27- Fingerpaint Bookmark by Sandy
Jan. 28- Easy WaterBackground by Pat

Let's get started !!

 

I decided that all my cards for this month's blog hop will be cards other than a standard A2 card.  My card for today is a Side Step Card.  I Googled "sea scene" to get the picture of the ocean for my tall section and used some sandy patterned paper for the two steps. 

 

 

The stamped images and sentiment are from the stamp set Silly Shells.

 

 

 

 

Be sure to check out all the cards created by the Design Team members today.  And comment often for more chances to win a free stamp set.

 

Here's the Design Team

Bonnie

 Karen
Kren
Lois (that's me) 
Marilynn

Pat
Pam
Sandy 

Shirley

Toni

Vickie

MFP Stamp Shop 
 

Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day and let us take you to the Beach. We hope to inspire you to start your own Fun in the Sun.  Get to work on the tutorials, show us what you made by Feb. 12th and check back on Feb. 13, 2016, to see if you are a winner. 

Speedy Fox and Friends - My State

Today's Speedy Fox and Friends challenge on the Mark's Finest Papers blog is to make something depicting your state.  In my back yard I have a hibiscus bush, and it just so happens that MFP,aHC has a brand-new stamp set filled with these beautiful flowers -- Humming Along.  I confess I've never seen a hummingbird in my yard, but I Googled "hummingbirds in Florida" and found that three species of hummingbirds do indeed live in Florida.  The ruby-throated hummingbird is the most populous.

We'd love to see what reminds you of YOUR state.  Make a card and link it up on the MFP Blog -- you could win a free stamp set.  If you use MFP stamps, you get two chances to win!

Stamps:  Mark's Finest Papers - Humming Along

Paper:  MFP Evergreen Mist, Strawberry Freeze, Snow Storm Smooth, Deep Olive

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic markers, Fiskars Grass border punch, MS Fence border punch

CCEE1235 - Back to School

Anne Harmon's last week as hostess of the CCEE challenges brings a very topical theme -- back to school.  Because Anne loves RED, I decided to use it for the background of my desk and blackboard.  The images are from a new set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company, called Lesson Learned.  Last week on the front page of Splitcoaststampers was a technique for making a round step card that looked like fun.  So I used that technique for my card.

If you'd like to play along with the team, check out the challenge on our blog and be sure to link up your card using Mr. Linky at the end of the post.  If you upload to SCS or another internet site, be sure to use the keyword CCEE1235 so we can find you.

Stamps:  Mark's Finest Papers - Lesson Learned
Paper:  MFP Premium Heavy White, Ripened Tomato, Licorice Whips, Snow Storm Smooth
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Worn Lipstick, Versamark
Accessories:  Creative Memories circle template, Copic markers, Spellbinders Star circles, Key Tag punch, Brad, Detail White embossing powder

MFP Blog Hop Day 4 - Oh, Crab

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 

   August Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Lesson Learned Featured August 14
Bring on the Sun Featured August 15
Tree Greetings Featured August 16
Oh Crab Featured August 17

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the blogs listed below (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 four winners will be announced on August 18, 2012 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 11PM EST on Friday August 17, 2012.

On my first card today I used a fun product called Mudd Puddles, which I found in a local stamp store near where my sister lives.  I added some sparkly bubbles and a few rocks (from Scenic Selections).

I don't often make long cards, but I thought a little parade of tropical fish would look cute.

As a bonus to end the week, I made a card using a fifth MFP stamp set for August called Celebrate Big.  I had seen a tutorial on Jackie Topa's blog some time ago for making a Side Step Dresser card, which I thought was so very clever.  When I saw Celebrate Big, I thought I might try to do a variation of this "dresser card" to make a kitchen cabinet.  Here is what I came up with:

I hope you've enjoyed all the cards created by the design team this month.  Be sure to comment often to increase your chances of winning a free set.

Lois (that's me), Vicky, Pat G., Patty P., Marilynn, Pam, Debbie, Bonnie, Kathy, Brenda, Toni, Tangii, Thrifty Stamper, Sue, Kelli, Janine, Tammylee, Janis L., Mark's Finest Papers .

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 4 - Hot & Spicy

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 
                       July Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Asian Delights Featured July 17
Wild & Free Featured July 18
Garden Art Featured July 19
Hot & Spicy Featured July 20

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the blogs listed below(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 four winners will be announced on July 21, 2012 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 11PM EST on Friday July 20, 2012.

Here we are on the last day of the MFP Blog Hop.  I hope you have gotten some inspiration from the design team.

While my first card is technically a clean and simple one, it does have several layers.

My second card is a step card, but a little different than the others I made this month.  The steps are in the center.  I saw this type of card at a recent stamp show and thought I'd like to give it a try.

My friend's kitchen is decorated with items painted with chili peppers.  I thought I'd give her these two cards in case she needs a few more!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team members' blogs to see what they did with this "hot" set.  And make sure you comment for your final chance to win a free stamp set this week.

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 2 - Wild & Free

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 
                       July Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Asian Delights Featured July 17
Wild & Free Featured July 18
Garden Art Featured July 19
Hot & Spicy Featured July 20

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the blogs listed below (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 four winners will be announced on July 21, 2012 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 11PM EST on Friday July 20, 2012.

Again I've got a relatively clean and simple card for today's set.  After stamping the tree, I masked the card base using a Spellbinders die and sponged in the sky.

I then added the animals and the sentiments, then drew the frame.

I must be in a rut because my second card is another side step card.  The giraffe and tree image is actually from the 5th stamp set for this month.  It's called Above the Rest and coordinates very nicely with Wild and Free.

The sentiment is actually longer than what appears on my card, but it was too long to fit in the space.  I think the shortened version still conveys the message!

Don't forget to check out the rest of the team members' blogs and comment to win a free stamp set.

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 1 - Asian Delights

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 
                       July Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Asian Delights Featured July 17
Wild & Free Featured July 18
Garden Art Featured July 19
Hot & Spicy Featured July 20

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the blogs listed below (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 four winners will be announced on July 21, 2012 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 11PM EST on Friday July 20, 2012.

My first card for today is a clean and simple one.

I added a few score lines to separate the oriental symbols and the cherry blossoms.

My second card is a side-step card, which is always fun.  I used several of the images from today's set.

In addition I added an oriental coin.

Be sure to check out the blogs listed below.  The more you comment, the more chances you have to win a free stamp set.

Teapot Tuesday and Blog Win!

I recently visited a blog hop sponsored by Our Daily Bread Designs for their February release -- mainly because I wanted to see what the design team did with the ocean stamp, which I thought was outstanding. I figured I might as well throw my hat in the ring, so to speak, and commented on all the blogs -- maybe I'd win something. Well, what do you know -- I won the whole release, all three sets. Doing the happy dance here!!! 

This week's Teapot Tuesday destination is South Carolina, where Robin, another teapotter, lives. Her husband recently died suddenly. If you'd like more information, here's the link to this week's tea party. Cindy related that Robin would one day like to have a condo on the beach, so I thought my newly-acquired ocean stamp would be perfect. Maybe this would be what she might see while sitting in her condo.

I don't know if you can drive on the beach in South Carolina, but here in Florida (particularly in Daytona Beach) cars drive up and down the beach all the time. That is Robin's yellow Mustang there on the sand!