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

MFP September Blog Hop/Thursday

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!


9/9 THURSDAY Stinky Situation

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

I was so thrilled to see how my card turned out using Speedy the Cat’s Stinky Situation.

I really love the tree limbs and thought they added so much to this card. I also used the porcupine and a sentiment. I used Copic markers to color and a beautiful black ribbon for my bow.

You can find this set and many others at MFP found here http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/, check it out, you’ll be glad that you did.

Hugs always, Nicole

MFP September Blog Hop/Wednesday

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/ 8 WEDNESDAY BROOM RIDES

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/

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

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



Well here we are for the second day of the MFP Blog Hop.

This set is just the cutest thing. I love Halloween and when you see this set you will just have to have it.

I did a pop-up fold card using the little ghost, the cat on the broom, the Broom Rides sign and a sentiment. I added a pretty yellow ribbon and ladybug charm.

I used Copic markers to color. All of the papers and stamps are From MFP’s, this set is called Broom Rides and can be found here http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront.

Hugs always, Nicole

MFP September Blog Hop

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!



9/7 TUESDAY: AUTUMN FUN

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/

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

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



Don’t you just love this fun Speedy the Cat’s Autumn Fun set from MFP.

For my card I chose to use the squirrel, the basket full of gorgeous Fall leaves and

the “Oh, NUTS! I Forgot sentiment”.

I used Copics to color the images, all papers and embellishments are from MFP and you can find this set and 3 other new sets here http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront.

Hugs always, Nicole

SCS_F4A28 Challenge_Created with birds

I had a blast doing the F4A28 challenge. We were to have an aviary theme and use a color that we are not too comfortable using.


I find that blue is one of the hardest colors for me to work in.

For my bird image I used 3 stamps from Inkadinkado.

The images are stamped in TH’s distress ink/Faded Jeans.

The bg was stamped with French Script, the crumpled and finally inked with TH’s di./Weathered Wood.

I distress all of the edges with a distressing tool. I finally retired my forks. LOL

The sentiment was stamped in Faded Jeans, I hope you can see it in the picture.

I used a pretty white ribbon that I streaked with Weathered Wood.



All papers, inks, ribbon and sentiment are from Marks’ Finest Papers that you can find here http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront



If I say so myself, I love how this card turned out.

SCS WT286 Challenge. Single Sheet Card

This is for Challenge WT286 challenge.


One I knew what I was going to do it was quite simple.

This is a fold-over card. Plain white cs.

For the border, bird and sentiment I used a set from Hampton Arts.

For the bottom flower I used an image from Rubbernecker.



I cut the sheet of card stock 5.5" by 11".

I scored at 4.5" and 8", before folding I took 1/8" off the part that folds up so that there would be no bulking.

I stamped two different scroll-work for the flap edge and trimmed.

The rest is pretty self explanatory.

I used India Ink Black for the stampings.

SCS_SC296 Challenge_Picking Grapes

This is my card for the SC296 challenge.


I love monochromatic cards and that’s exactly what I did today and in my favorite colors “browns”.

The image is by Hero Arts as are the Art flowers. I inked these cute kids in dark brown.

The image on the diamond shape is by Rubbernecker and the sentiment tag Whimsy Stamps.

Boy, I sure have feast of suppliers on this card. LOL

The papers and gems are from Mark’s Finest Papers. You can find them here http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

Rox, thanks again for one great sketch.
 
Hugs always, Nicole