SCS_WT303 challenge_to use silver on card

For the SCS/WT303 challenge today we are to use Silver in our card.


I used the set “Hello Sunshine” by Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2049/*Hello-Sunshine-Stamp-Set/Detail

I inked the image with Palette Noir ink and colored all of the white spaces with a

Silver gel pen.

I then line cut the image and attached it to a dark silver paper lacey scalloped Nestie.

I added the silver half pearls in three different sizes and a pretty ribbon to finish.

All supplies are available at Mark’s Finest Papers except scrap of dp.
Nicky

challenge for SCS_SC313_Nature's Postage_Waterlilly

This is my card for today’s SC313 challenge.


I used an image from the set “Nature’s Postage” by Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2050/*Nature%27s-Postage-Stamp-Set/Detail

Inked in Palette Noir and colored with Copic markers.

This is a very clean sketch, thanks Roxie.

The only change I made was to thread ribbon for the strip panel instead of cs.

The sentiment comes from the same stamp set.

All supplies used on this card are from Mark’s Finest Papers.
 
Nicky

STYLISH BLOG AWARD

I got an award from Vicky Gould, I was nothing but shocked to receive this award from her. Vicky and I have been friends since I first joined SCS.
She is the kindest person, thoughtful and a good listener. Thanks, Vicky.

I’m suppose to tell 8 things about myself:

1. I’m an only child.

2. Both of my parents have passed.

3. I am married to my very best friend. “Not just a saying but true”

4. We are a blended family with 5 children..2 mine..3 his. Seven Grandchildren and one Greatgrandchild on the way.

5. I am an avid reader, movie buff and of course addicted paper crafter.

7. I am a Summer person and really suffer through freezing Ontario Winters..

8. My fur babies LittleBit and Dora are a precious gift and I couldn’t do without them.

And now I’m suppose to pass this on to 8 others.

I will nominate the following:

Anne: http://www.inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Emily: http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/ 

Patricia Rose: http://stampingwithkokirose.blogspot.com/

Pam: http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/

Charlene: http://www.wheremmsgather.blogspot.com/

Cathleen: http://crookedcardcreations.com/

Harriet: http://allycatcards.blogspot.com/

Patty: http://www.winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Hugs, Nicky

This week piecing challenge for Mark's Finest Papers challenge blog

I had so much trouble doing this card and I really shouldn't have. Oh! well at least I didn't give up.
This card represent a midnight sleigh ride.
The ribbon is the star filled night.
The stamp set I used is called Bells on Bobtails by Mark's Finest Papers.
It doesn't look like there is a lot of piecing on my card but there really is quite a lot.
First I stamped the image onto a matching piece of dp, then I cut out the piece where the reins are "by the hourses head, the reins behind the horse, the reins in the boys hands and the bottom of the sleigh where all of the scrolls are".
I popped the main image and then popped the sleigh once more.
The image is inked in Palette Noir and colored with Copic markers.
I added some silver pearls to the horse's harness and to the sleigh to look like bells.
Supplies can be found at Mark's Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop!

This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!




And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!



We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Friday, December 10: Take a Peek:


Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Emily N.- http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

These are my cards for the net set "Take a Peek".
 
The first card I used the image of the Hedgehog peeking from the hole in a tree.
I inked the image with Palette Noir and colored with Copic markers.
I chose a monchromatice look using only brown shades and a neutral "white".
The dp are from Basic Grey.
The embellishments used are a patterned ribbon and some pretty buttons.
Supplies can be found at Mark's Finest Papers.
 
For my second card I chose the image of the racoon surrounded by Daisies.
Again I inked with Palette Noir and colored with Copic markers.
My colors for this card were chosen by the colors in my main image.
Black and yellow.
The dp is again from Basic Grey.
You can find all of my supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.
 
You shoud visit MFP store as there are so many wonderful product to choose from no matter what your tastes are.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront
 
This has been a fun Blog Hop and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as I did.
Nicole

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop!

This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!




And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!



We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Thursday, December 9, 2010: Hello Sunshine


Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

Today’s card is featuring a stamp from the set “Hello Sunshine” from Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2049/*Hello-Sunshine-Stamp-Set/Detail


First I inked the stamp with Palette Noir and stamped it 2 times once on white card stock and once onto some dp.

I cut the images out, for the dp one I used the whole image for the one done on white cs I only used the circle with the face on it.

I colored the image with Copic markers.

For the bg I used a beautiful scene designer paper.

I then popped the dp sun image and once again popped the circle face over it..

I wanted to keep it simple and showcase this gorgeous sun so I decided to only add the sentiment and leave well enough alone.

I really love the way this turned out, I hope you do too.

Good luck to everyone, Nicole

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop!

This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!




And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!



We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Wednesday December 8: Nature's Postage


Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/

Emily N.- http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

For the Nature’s Postage Blog Hop card I chose my favorite flower image “the Poppy”.


I inked the stamp and image with Palette Noir and colored with Copic markers.

I used some embossing on the cs and this wonderful dp by Basic Grey.

To finish I added a small gingham ribbon and matching flower button.

Supplies can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers.
 
Happy hopping and good luck, Nicole

December Blog Hop for Mark's Finest Papers. Dec. 7th, 2010

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!


And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

DECEMBER 7, 2010- Hearts, Hearts, Hearts:



Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/ /

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/

Emily N.- http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

I love this new Hearts set. I decided that I would do an anniversary card.
I embossed the heart in gold embossing powder and added a frilly lace around the edges.
The cs is gold foil and a caramel color cs.
I added some intricate lace to the bottom and some Prima roses.
Good luck to everyone, Nicole

Sneek Peek for MFP/Set "TAKE A PEEK" coming Dec. 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th

Starting tomorrow at Mark's Finest Papers blogspot we will be hosting the December Blog Hop, full of wonderful new sets and lots of chance to win prizes. So be Sure to drop by Mark's Finest Papers Blogspot  that can be found here:
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/
This is my card for the CAS96 challenge to use bows.


This is also a Sneak Peak for the set “Take a Peek” from Mark’s Finest Papers
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

coming your way starting tomorrow.

I used a wonderful bright red cs and a linen white cs.

I stamped my butterflies 4 times in a matching red and the sentiment in Palette Noir.

I then cut 2 of the butterflies, added some black onyx beads and popped over the butterflies stamped onto the card.

The ribbon bow is a threaded one, I really love these though they can be a pain. LOL

Voila!!!

CAS95 challenge for SCS and Sneak Peak for Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop starting Dec. 7th, 2010

Be sure to check up out here http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/  for next weeks Blog Hop starting Dec. 7th, 2010 for some great new stamp sets and lots of great draws.


This is my card for today’s CA595 challenge to use flower accents.


For my images and sentiment I used a Sneak Peak of the set “Hearts, Hearts, Hearts” coming to Mark’s Finest Papers on Dec.7th, 2010.

The stamps were inked with Palette Noir and the butterfly was stamped 2 times.

I used Copics to color and then I cut out the pretty butterfly to pop it for effect.

I used a Lavender colored cs for my bg layer.

I love this gorgeous flower wreath.

All supplies available at Mark’s Finest Papers.
Nicky

Welcome to the MFP November Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 6 NEW SETS!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released: Brick Wall, Bells on Bobtail, Christmas Postage Due, Bold & Free, Muscial Holiday and Welcome Home. For your convenience, all 6 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (November 13, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

November 12 FRIDAY Musical Holiday


Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Judi – http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

This is my card for the release of the set “Musical Holiday” by Mark’s Finest Papers.

http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2033/*Musical-Holiday-Stamp-Set/Detail
I found the most wonderful orange and rust Christmas paper and I thought it would look fabulous with this set.
I used the music sheet from the set and stamped on the orange cs in a darker orange color, then I stamped on my sentiments in Pallete Noir.
I cut out the music sheet and popped it onto the orange Christmas dp.
I punched some snowflakes out of the rust cs and added some matching half pearls.
These were spread here and there on the card.
The ribbon was white and I died it with a rust colored marker.

To finish I tied a pretty bow with a brass wreath attached and a cute little reindeer button on the music sheet.
 
Nicole

Welcome to the MFP November Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 6 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!


We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released: Brick Wall, Bells on Bobtail, Christmas Postage Due, Bold & Free, Muscial Holiday and Welcome Home. For your convenience, all 6 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (November 13, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

November 11 THURSDAY Welcome Home


Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

This is my card for the release of the set “Welcome Home” by Mark’s Fines Papers.


This is such a wonderful and can be used for many occasions.

For my card I used the image of the lovely and cozy home.

I inked the image with Pallette Noir and colored with Copic markers. I then line cut the image and added some Snow Writer for the snow on the trees from the “A Walk in the Woods” set and the house.

I stamped some trees on a bg piece of card stock and added some snow drifts with a torn piece of paper and a grey colored ink pad.

I mounted my image onto the bg added the matting and some brown half pearls to the punched corners

The dp in the 1st panel is from my lcs. I added the sentiment to the bottom, some half pearls and a threaded bow made with a wonderful ribbon that I received on a gift and have been hoarding. LOL

Happy Hopping, Nicole
Good luch to everyone

Welcome to the MFP November Blog Hop! This month, we are releaseing 6 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!




We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released: Brick Wall, Bells on Bobtail, Christmas Postage Due, Bold & Free, Muscial Holiday and Welcome Home. For your convenience, all 6 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (November 13, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

NOV 10 (WEDNESDAY) 2 SETS: Christmas Postage Due; Bold & Free


Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Judi – http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

This is my card for today’s release of the new set “Christmas Postage Due” from Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2034/*Christmas-Postage-Due-Stamp/Detail


I love the stamp images and sentiments in this fun set. LOVE the Santa stamp....

I inked the image with Palette Noir and colored with Copic markers.

The fun on Santa’s hat is made with Stickles/Frosted Lace.

I also added some Crystal Effects to his glasses for the lenses.

The DP is Echo Park paper.

For the matting on the stamp I used some stamp edging scissors.

I added three thin ribbons of different patterns and tied in knots at different intervals

Hi! Everyone, this is my card for the release of the set “Bold and Free” from Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2035/*Bold-%26-Free-Stamp/Detail


I used the beautiful image of the mighty buffalo surrounded by a wreath of leaves.

I colored the image with Copic markers and line cut the image.

The colors for this card are blue, darkest brown, dark yellow and rust.

I used a plain oval Nestie to mount my image on and the framed it with a beaded oval Nestie.

For one of my three panels I used my CB and embossed bubbles onto the dark yellow paper.

I added some rawhide string, beads and feathers to finish my card.

I really love this set and I know you will too.

All of the supplies except “the feathers, beads and rawhide string” can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers Store. http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

Happy Hopping, Nicole

Welcome to the MFP November Blog Hop! This month, we are releaseing 6 NEW SETS!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released: Brick Wall, Bells on Bobtail, Christmas Postage Due, Bold & Free, Muscial Holiday and Welcome Home. For your convenience, all 6 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (November 13, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

November 9 TUESDAY: 2 SETS: Brick Wall; Bells on Bobtail



Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Judi – http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/


Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

This is my card for the release of the set “Bells on Bobtails” by Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2031/*Bells-On-Bobtail-Stamp/Detail


I love making black & white cards and this one is no exception.

I inked the image and the sentiment in Palette Noir. This is a one layer card with a black matting.

I added some silver half pearls to the horses harness and to the edging of the sleigh.

Since this is such a simple card I also added a beautiful black ribbon, glittery snowflake with a silver half pearl in the middle.

All of the supplies for this card can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

This is my card for the release of the set “Brick Wall” by Mark’s Finest Papers/Speedy the Cat Series.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2030/*Brick-Wall-by-Mark%27s/Detail


I found a mottled piece of card stock stashed away that was perfect for my brick wall. I inked the brick wall stamp with Palette Burnt Umber.

The vine is inked with TH’s Pine Needles ink and added the pretty paper flowers. I then inked the butterflies with Palette Noir, colored with Copic markers and covered them with some Crystal Effects. I decided to have some fun and added Speedy the Cat to the image.

The sentiment with the gorgeous font is also part of this lovely set.

The colors for this card are mid. yellow and white. I added some lace to give this card a wonderful vintage feel.

Supplies for this card can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

Happy Hopping, Nicole

SCS challenge WT295 use Green

Our challenge today is to use the color green. For my card I used the set “Greetings of the Season” from Mark’s Finest Papers.

http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-1969/*Greetings-of-the-Season/Detail
The colors used are dark brown, cream and green.

I colored the pine needles and cone with gel pens and added glitter to the pine cone only.

For the shape I used my CB and an Nestie die cut “Beaded Oval” and a plain oval.

I then added more glitter to all of the beaded parts of the oval.

I used a pretty gem flourish to finish.

All supplies used to make this card except the gems can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers.
You can have a browse in MFP's store here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront
 
Nicky

SCS challenge SC305 sketch

Here is another Sneak Peak set “Musical Holiday” from Mark’s Finest Papers for you to fall in love with, I know I did.


This set and 5 other new sets will be available on Nov. 9th/10, so be sure to watch for it.

For my card I stamped my images with Palette Noir black ink, I colored the French horn with a gold gel pen and the holly/berries were colored with Copics.

I did an out of the box look with the horn, popped up all of the holly.

I stamped the holly on the bottom left 3 times, each time cutting away a leaf the popping all 3 layers.

The bg paper is scrap from last years stash, it was in black and cream so I colored the holly leaves with Copics to match my images.

With the music note I used my CB and a round Nestie.

Isn’t the music sheet stamp awesome, I stamped it in a Burgundy color and the cut it to shape.

I think this will be a very popular set.

All of the supplies used on this card “except for the scrap dp” can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

Nicky

Created for SCS_CC295 Colour Challenge

I really love this set “Bold & Free” from Mark’s Finest Papers as it


speaks to a part of my heritage.

This is a Sneak Peak of this set that will be available Nov. 9th/10

so be sure to watch for it.

I used cs that I thought was as close to the CC295 colours.

I used TH’s DI in Antique Linen to age the bg of the base panel. I then inked my images

in Palette Burnt umber. On the feathers I added a bit of pumpkin colour to compliment the

colours in the base panel.

The photo is one that I’ve had for a while and love it. I thought that it enhanced the look

of the card and the Bold & Free sentiment.

All supplies used in making this card can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront
 
Nicky

SCS challenge FS192_Welcome Home

This is my card for today’s FS, CherylQuilts.


For my image I used a Sneak Peak set “Welcome Home” from Mark’s Finest Papers.

This is one beautiful set, coming out on November 9th.

This is Cheryl’s Card that I cased http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1760690?&cat=500&ppuser=29047

Things that I’ve changed:

The shape of the panels

The colors

The stamp set

I used a embossing edge at the bottom instead of a punched edge at the side.

All of the stamping was done with Palette Noir black ink.

This is an all black and white card.

The embossed border is a CB folder/Snowflakes.

I added a black threaded ribbon, a large button snowflake and some small half pearls.

All of the supplies used on this card are from Mark’s Finest Papers

http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

I really like this card and may choose it as my Christmas card this year
Nicky

SCS_WT294 Challenge_Frames

For today’s challenge we are to use frames in our cards.


I used the set “Walking in the Woods” by Mark’s Finest Papers.
You can find this set here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-1974/*A-Walk-In-The/Detail

I inked the image in greens and browns then huffed and stamped the image on white cs.

I mounted this image on a olive shade cs and punched corners of the image then added pearls to the punched corners.

The frame was made using 2 rectangle scalloped Nesties at the same time. I also embossed them.

The dp is from my scrap pile. I punched some leaves and added them for embellishements.

The sentiment was put on a small tag with punched leaves and a pearl.

To finish I added a pretty tree charm with a tiny gem at the top.

I hope you like the outcome.
Nicky

SCS challenge SC304

What a fantastic sketch. I used the set “Thankful for You” from Mark’s Finest Papers for my card today.

The set can be found here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-1972/*Thankful-For-You-Mark%27s/Detail
I inked the image and the sentiment with Palette Noir black, colored the face, hair and arms with Copic markers.

The dress, cap and pumpkin are pieced with BG Indian Summer paper pad and the apron is pieced with White Linen.

For the bg I used a deep burgundy paper with White Linen and BG Indian Summer.



All of the supplies used to make this card are available at Mark’s Finest Papers found here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

Thanks for dropping by, have a great day.
Nicole

SCS challenge TLC295 Make it Shimmer

I really had trouble taking a picture of this card showing the glimmer on the reindeer. I is overcast today and no sun to reflect it.

For this card I used the set “Time to Chill” from Mark’s Finest Papers found here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront
I followed the instructions given for this technique in the challenge info.
I had a scrap piece of this wonderful dp with the blue and pink in it so that is what set off the color scheme for this card. I used Nesties in the plain and scalloped rectangle.
I stamped the reindeer in Palette Noir black and the snowflake in light blue.
The main image is popped up with dimensionals.
To finish my card I added double ribbon in a matching blue with a pretty holly charm.

I really like the way this technique turned out, I just wish the photo showed the shimmer off better.
All supplied used can be found here at Mark's Finest Papers: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

Nicole

OCTOBER BLOG HOP FOR MARK'S FINEST PAPERS 10/15/10

Welcome to the MFP October Blog Hop! This month, we’ve added TWO MORE STAMP SETS!!!


And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released today: Seasonal Poinsettias, Time to Chill, A Walk in the Woods, Greetings of the Season, Thankful for You, Snowman Country
For your convenience, all 6 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (October 16, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!

10/15 FRIDAY Snowman Country


Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Judi – http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

What a great Blog Hop this has been. I hope that you all love the 6 NEW SETS as much as I do.

For our final Blog Hop day for October I am using the new set “Snowman Country”.

I stamped the snowman on a cup image 2 times in Palette Noir black. Cut out the complete image from one and the snowman and the holly only from the other stamping.
I colored the image with Copic markers.

On the first layers I used a Christmas embossing folder onto white paper and matted in red.

The second thin layer is Christmas scrap paper left from last year and matted in red.

The third layer is embossed with a music folder, I then stamped the gingham pattern in red, the sentiment in Palette Noir black, added the glitter to the heart and matted in red.
For my focal point I poppep the cup, the snowman and the holly with pop-ups. I added different colored glitter to the snowman, red on his scarf and mitt and white on the brim of his hat.

Put a smatter more glitter on the tree behind the snowman and added tiny half pearls for the hollyberries.

All supplies used on this card are from Mark’s Finest Papers.
Nicole

OCTOBER BLOG HOP FOR MARK'S FINEST PAPERS 10/14/10

Welcome to the MFP October Blog Hop! This month, we’ve added TWO MORE STAMP SETS!!!


And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released today: Seasonal Poinsettias, Time to Chill, A Walk in the Woods, Greetings of the Season, Thankful for You, Snowman Country
For your convenience, all 6 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (October 16, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!

10/14 THURSDAY Thankful for You


Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Jeanne - http://nannysroom.wordpress.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

 
This card was made with the new set “Thankful for You”. The card size is 5.25 X 5.25.


I inked the wheat image with coloured markers in various shades of soft browns and yellows and then stamped onto Linen white paper. The bg paper is deep brown linen. The sentiment is stamped with Palette Burnt Umber.
I then added some gold glitter to the wheat image.
The main panel is then popped up onto deep brown paper.
The rest is self explanatory and the finishing touch for this card are the gorgeous gems.

All supplies except the gems are from Mark’s Finest Papers.
Nicole

OCTOBER BLOG HOP FOR MARK'S FINEST PAPERS

Welcome to the MFP October Blog Hop! This month, we’ve added TWO MORE STAMP SETS!!!


And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released today: Seasonal Poinsettias, Time to Chill, A Walk in the Woods, Greetings of the Season, Thankful for You, Snowman Country

For your convenience, all 6 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (October 16, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!

10/13 WEDNESDAY: A Walk in the Woods and Greetings of the Season


Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/

Jeanne - http://nannysroom.wordpress.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Judi – http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/ this is me

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

My first card:

My first card is made with the new set “A Walk in the Woods”. It has the most beautiful trees and sentiments.

This is a CAS style card with just one layer.
I inked the tree image in a deep green colour, huffed and stamped.
I then added some Snow Writer to simulate the snow accumulation on the tree.
I then used a trees border punch at the top of the white, stamped the sentiment and added some square and round dark green gems. Quite simple but I’m pleased with the look.

All supplies used are from Mark’s Finest Papers.

My second card:

My second card is a new set “Greetings of the Season”. Again this is a very beautiful set for the Christmas and Winter seasons.

I used the stamp of a pine branch with pine cones. I inked the set with markers in different shades of green and brown, huffed and stamped the image 2 times. I then line cut the pine cone, added some glitter and popped it up on dimensionals.
I used a square plain and scalloped Nesties and mounted for my main panel.
The base was stamped with a wonderful sentiment in burnt umber Palette ink, a beautiful pine tree image done the same way as the branch and cone and then added a gem flourish to top it all off.

All supplies used are from Mark’s Finest Papers.

Hugs always, Nicole

Welcome to the MFP October Blog Hop! This month, we’ve added TWO MORE STAMP SETS!!!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 6 New Stamp Sets Released today: Seasonal Poinsettias, Time to Chill, A Walk in the Woods, Greetings of the Season, Thankful for You, Snowman Country

For your convenience, all 6 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (October 16, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!


10/12 TUESDAY: Seasonal Poinsettias and Time to Chill

Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/

Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblinsg.blogspot.com/

Jeanne - http://nannysroom.wordpress.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/

Judi – http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com/

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/


These are my cards for the sets "Seasonal Poinsettias" and "Time To Chill".

This is the card that I made for our brand new set “Seasonal Poinsettias”. I heat embossed the Poinsettia wreath in Azurite embossing powder and line cut it. I added the JOY sentiment in Palette Noir Black. I used my CB and a new die cut for me “lacy circles” in Christmas red paper.


The second panel is done in deep green with a white overlay punched with a tree line punch and a large snowflake. I added some red half pearls to the wreath and the centre of the snowflake.

The first panel was embossed with a swirls folder.

To finish I added a glittery bow ornament.

For this card I love this adorable “Time to Chill” set that is new to Mark’s Finest Papers line.


It is a one layer card except for the popped polar bear cub.

I tore a piece of paper and masked off the sky which I sponged in a very deep blue, I added some dots for far away stars and a larger North star with a tiny silver bead in the middle.

I then moved the torn paper down a few times and sponged in the edges to make snowdrifts. I saw this done on a card by Michelle Zindorf and got brave enough to try it. Thanks Michelle, I hope to get much better. LOL I used the bare tree image from the “Walk in the Woods” set that is coming out later this week.

The bear and sentiment are stamped with Palette Noir Black and highlighted in light grey Copic for shadows. I then line cut this adorable little bear and popped it. Used a few half pearls at the bottom for accents.
Hugs Alway, Nicole

SCS_SC301 challenge_Scarlet Beauty

This is for the SC300 challenge. Thanks Roxie for this terrific sketch.


For my card today I decided to give you a SNEAK PEAK at “Greetings of the Season” that will be released by Mark’s Finest Papers on Oct. 12th.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront
I stamped the gorgeous Cardinal with Palette Noir Black and then colored with Copics.
I then line cut the image and added some colored glitter to different parts of the bird “red”, pine cones “gold” and pine needles “green”.
The dp is from my scrap pile. I used a Chritmas embossing border and a full embossing panel of some Holly. I did sone piercing on the edge of the embossed border.

All supplies used on this card are from Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

p.s. Yahoo! I just checked and I won something from last weeks SC300 challenge draw. Can’t wait to hear what it is. Thanks for all of your hard work, Roxie.
Hugs, always, Nicole

SCS_CC291 CHALLENGE

This is my card for the SCS_CC291 challenge. We are to use the colors

Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron and Tangerine Tango.
I used colors as close as I could match them to.

This is a SNEAK PEAK of “Thankful for You” being released by Mark’s Finest Papers
on Oct. 12th.

I inked the stamp with various colors for the corn stalks, huffed and stamped. I really like the result.
The sentiment is also inked and stamped then I embossed the panel with a leaf motif.
The little girl was colored with markers and cut out. I also stamped the black cat to sit by her feet.
The 1st layer is also embossed with the same leaf motif and on the edge I used my white gel pen and made dots.

All of the supplies used on the card are from Mark’s Finest Papers. Take time to visit, there is so much to see, you can find it all here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

FS191 challenge at SCS

This is my card for today’s FS191 challenge to case Allison’s gallery.


This is the card that I chose to case: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1758528?&cat=500&ppuser=90084


Things that I changed:

the colors

the image

the sentiment

added punched snowflake and half pearls.



"Time to Chill" will be available at Mark’s Finest Papers Oct. 12th.

All supplies used can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers.
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront
 
Hugs always, Nicole

Congratulations to SCS for their SC300 challenge celebration

Can you believe it, our 300th SC challenge. This is my favorite challenge of the week.


Congratulations to SCS, Roxie and all of her helpers.

Thanks to all of the sponsors for their generous donations for this weeks challenge.

There are some pretty amazing gifts to be won today, good luck to all.



For my card I used a set from Mark’s Finest Papers by Speedy the Cat/ Broom Rides.

I stamped the image in Palette Noir Black.

The sponging was done using TH’s DI in Walnut Stain.

The dp is Eerie paper pad by BG.

Added some half pearls in a brown shade.

The color palette is black and browns.

All products used on this card are available at Mark’s Finest Papers. You can find these products and much more here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront
 
Hugs Always, Nicole

SCS F4A31 challenge to use scallops

This is my card for today’s F4A31 challenge to use scallops.




For this card I used a stamp set from Mark’s Finest Papers by Speedy the Cat/Stinky Situations. You can find this great set and other here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-1912/*Stinky-Situation-Stamp-Set/Detail

The colors are black, grey and white.

I used Palette Noir to ink the image and the sentiment the sponged some light grey around the circle image.

I just got this scalloped Nestie and I think it’s fabulous.

The stripe paper is a piece of scrap I had.

I finished with a pretty polkadot ribbon, two button brads and a Prima flower.
Hugs always, Nicole

SCS_FS189_Case of Kristen/eberlinek's card

This is my card for the FS189 challenge to case one of Krysten/eberlinek’s cards.


I chose to case this card of Kristen’s: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1474617?&cat=500&ppuser=46167



Things that I kept:

The circle showing above the card.

The pumpkin theme.



Things that I changed:

The stamp set.

The shape of the card, I wanted the card to fit in an 4 1/4 by 5 ½ envelope so I changed it to an easel card.

The color of the papers and the embellishments. I used a set from Mark’s Finest Papers shown here:

http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-1909/*Broom-Rides/Detail

I colored the image with Copics, color pencils and gamsol.

I popped the cat on top of the pumpkin, stamped a border on the inside of the card and colored the tiny pumpkins. I used three sentiments from the set and the tree, cat and gravestone embellishments are buttons.

I also added some gems around the bg scalloped circle.

I don’t know if you can see it but the gravestone says I. M. Notwell. LOL



Hugs always, Nicole

Winner of Blog Candy

The winner of Friday's Blog Candy is Crystal. Congratulations.
Can you please contact me with your mailing information so that I can ship this beautiful stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers.
Hugs always, Nicole

Problem.....Please read

Hi, yesterday at 11am I edited my card and lost any comments that were there. I did not know that I would lose them by editing my card....sorry.
For those of you who commented early in hopes of winning the Blog Candy can you please comment on this blog post and I will draw the winner at 5pm today and post the winner then.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Hugs always, Nicole

Here is my card for today.

Welcome to today’s Blog Candy. All you have to do is comment and there will be a winner chosen and announced here tomorrow “09/18/10".



I misunderstood the theme of today's SCS F4A30. I'm French so sometimes think out of the box. I thought it meant to use punny stamps and to me mean tiny, I didn't get the pun part. LOL
Oh well, here is my card anyway.
This is a card I made using bitty stamps from our sets.

The set that I chose to use today is from Mark’s Finest Papers/Speedy the Cat/Autumn Fun.

You can see this set and many other great things here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront



I used the bitty LEAVES stamp, the single leaf and the itty-bitty sentiment “Happy Autumn”.

The colors I chose are a pale green and brown.

The card is simple and pretty self explanatory but if you need to know anything more please feel free to pm me.

I stamped the images in Palette Hybrid ink/Burnt Umber. I did some soft sponging along the bg panel but kept the rest of the image clean. I staggered the image for full effect and finished with a two-tone ribbon.
 
Hugs always, Nicole

BLOG CANDY TOMORROW!!

Be sure to drop by tomorrow for your chance to win some Blog Candy.
I will be giving away a new release set by Mark's Finest Papers/Speedy the Cat/Broom Rides.
You can see the set here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-Stamp-Sets/Categories
I will draw for the winner on Saturday and post it on this blog.
Hugs always, Nicole

SCS_SC298 Challenge

This is my card for today’s SCS_SC298 challenge.


For my images today I used a Speedy the Cat/Broom Rides set from Mark’s Finest Papers found here: http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

The dp’s are by Basic Grey/Eerie paper pad.

For the main panel I first stamped this adorable little ghost in Sepia then masked him and over stamped the tree.

I scraped the ink pad along the edges of the oval and added some spooky bats and googly eyes.

For the die cut ovals I used Nestabilitie’s in plain and scalloped ovals.

My color scheme was brown and green.
All of the papers, inks and images are from Mark's Finest Papers.

I think that this is one terrific sketch and I know that I will be using it again.
 
Hugs always, Nicole
 
P.S. BE SURE TO DROP BY ON "FRIDAY" AS THERE WILL BE SOME BLOG CANDY TO BE WON!!!!

MFP September Blog Hop/Friday

Welcome to the MFP September Blog Hop! This month, we’ve added two new DT members and have shortened link lists! And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!


1. We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released today: Autumn Fun, Broom Rides, Stinky Situation, and Thankful Mums and Pumpkins. 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 TODAY. On Saturday, (September 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!

9/10 FRIDAY Thankful Mums & Pumpkins

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com

Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com

Debbie- http://www.debbieseyer.com

Peggysue- http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com

Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com

Judi – http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Today is the last day for MFP’S Blog Hop. I hope that you’ve all put your comments in to win some terrific prizes.

For today’s blog I used Speedy the Cat’s “Thankful Mums and Pumpkins”.

I used the image of those gorgeous little pumpkins. The coloring is done with

Copic markers. I used my CB with plain circle and scalloped circle. The makings for the pretty flower was a gift from Hamilton Gal. Stamp set and papers are from MFP, they can here

http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/ be sure to check it out.

Hugs always, Nicole