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!!!