Fellow Crafters

2 Corinthians 5:17

THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION; THE OLD HAS GONE THE NEW HAS COME!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Tutorial Time on SpeedyTV Challenge 1

Hello Friends and Happy Friday,

We have some new and exciting news for you today. Happy Friday! Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co has some new and exciting news. We have created a new challenge design team that will be featured on SpeedyTV. With this team they will focus solely on tutorials. We have ten very talented members that one member will create a tutorial each week and then all you have to do to play along is create a card using that tutorial. As it is with all our design teams when you enter a card to the challenge you will be entered to win a free stamp set and if you use a Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamp set your name will be entered twice. Just think of all the cool techniques you could learn. If you join us for our monthly blog hops you might have said to yourself how did they do that card, well here is your chance to learn how. We hope to have lots of fun with this design team and teaching everyone fun, creative, easy to follow, and informative techniques. Our challenges will be every Friday and you can submit as many cards as you would like to the challenges. You do have to be a member of SpeedyTV to play along. But don't fret joining SpeedyTV is FREE!!!!! Not only do you get to play along with the challenges on SpeedyTV, you can join the swaps, learn new techniques, stamping tips and tricks, and so much more.

Our First challenge is to make a card using Tammylee's tutorial "Coloring on Distress ink with Alcohol Markers". You do have to be a member of SpeedyTV to participate but don't fret it is FREE to join SpeedyTV.

For my card I chose to use the stamp set that one lucky winner will win from this challenge:

"Spring Flowers"

I used Tim Holtz purple distress ink (sorry the actual color escapes me right now) I finished off my card with some purple glitter gems, some brads and a frame.



I hope you enjoyed my card. Thank you for stopping by and commenting, I hope to see you again soon. 

Now it is your turn to show us what you can create with this great tutorial. You have until 06/07/12 at 11:59 pm. Remember if you use a Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamp set your submission will be entered twice.
Wow think of all the possibilities you now have to win a free stamp set, You have Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge, Friends of SpeedyTVchallenge, the monthly blog hop and now Tutorial Time On SpeedyTV Challenges. Make sure to tell your friends. Have a Blessed Day!!!!

Thanks

 

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Speedy Fox and Friends #108 - Heat Embossing

Good Morning All,

Happy early Memorial Day! Welcome to this weeks challenge with Speedy Fox and Friends. What a crazy week this week. I spend yesterday at the Milwaukee County Zoo on my first field trip with my girls. It was a lot of fun. Then the rest of the day I spent trying to fix my email account that was hacked. So now that I am home from Madrid (LOL) I am back to doing my cards.


This week our challenge is to make a card using heat embossing. I chose to use Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co "Big Cats" stamp set for my card this week. I heat embossed the lion with gold embossing powder. I used Chocolate chip card stock for the base of my card and then layered with sand, DP and white card stock. To finish off my card I added some gold eyelets. I hope you enjoyed my card this week. Now it is your turn to join the fun. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I hope to see you again soon. For more chances to win a free stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stop by the Friends of SpeedyTV and join the fun. Have a blessed day.

Thanks

Monday, May 21, 2012

Friends of SpeedyTV #21 - Memorial Day Card

Happy Monday Blog Friends,

WOW what a week and weekend. We had a great and successful blog hop releasing our stamp sets for May. Thanks to everyone who hopped with us. Then came the weekend. We had beautiful weather for a change and then Saturday night my oldest (miracle baby) said Mommy I don't feel good. Checked her temp 102.2 sure enough you don't feel good. Sunday came and still had the fever, took her to the walk-in and turns out she has strep throat. I feel horrible for her she looks so sad. Hope the medicine will kick in soon.

Anyway onto our challenge at Friends of SpeedyTV. It is already almost half way through the year and Memorial Day is just a week away, so we thought we would challenge you to do a Memorial Day card. The free stamp set up for grabs to one lucky winner is:

"Hello Trucks"





For my card I used Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamp set "Liberty Lady Mini". I used Red, White, and Blue card stock and gems and American Flag ribbon. 


I hope you liked my card. Sorry about the picture I couldn't get it any brighter no matter how hard I tried. Thanks for stopping and commenting. I hope to see you again soon.  

You can use any stamp set that you would like, but if you use a Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamp set your name will be entered twice. Can't wait to see all the fabulous creations.
 

You have until 11:59 pm on Sunday May 27th to submit your cards. Good Luck everyone. Have a blessed day. 

Thanks





I will be submitting my card to the Sweet Stop Sketch challenge this week.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Speedy Fox and Friends #108 - Father's Day

Good Morning Everyone,

Welcome to a new challenge with the Speedy Fox and Friends. Wow what a week, first the blog hop showcasing our new releases, then the Speedy Fox and Friends challenge and don't forget our Friends of SpeedyTV Challenge we have every Monday.  So many ways to win a wonderful stamp set. This week Speedy Fox and Friends is challenging you to make a Father's Day Card.

As some of you many know I lost my dad in October and I have been struggling terribly with anything that has to do with Fathers. I was not going to do this challenge this week because it was just too hard. I know I have my husband who is a father but being the first Father's Day without my dad I just couldn't handle it. At the last minute I thought I am going to make a simple card as a tribute to my dad. I think what made losing my dad so hard for me is because I was really close to him and I had to watch him wither away to nothing and constantly in agony. Here is the memorial card that I made for the visitors that came to pay their respects.


My dad was a real character, he never smiled but he was a master joke teller. You could never tell what he was thinking. Every time my sister or I would bring boys home he put the fear of God into them with his stern look. When it came to his 22 grandkids and 1 great grandkid he was a big softy especially with the girls. Here are some pictures of my dad.



For my card I could only handle making something simple. I created a card using chocolate chip card stock for the base and DP. I used Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co sentiments from "Your are Cherished", "Big Boy Toys", and "You Light Up Your Life". I finished off the outside of my card with some brown ribbon. On the inside of my card I just added some simple sentiments.



I hope you enjoyed my card. Thanks for letting me share my feelings for my dad and how much I loved him and miss him. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I hope to see you again soon. We look forward to seeing your wonderful creations and commenting on your beautiful cards. You have until 3PM on Friday May 25, 2012 to post your card. Remember if you use MFP a Heinrich Company stamps your name will be entered into the drawing twice.  Don't forget to check out the challenges with Friends of SpeedyTV and get another chance to win a free stamp set from Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  Have a blessed day.

Thanks











I Love and Miss you Dad!!!!!!

Friday, May 18, 2012

Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co Blog Hop Final Day

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 
            May Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Oopsy Daisy Featured May 15
Get Reel Featured May 16
Scenic Selections Featured May 17
Flamingos on Vacation Featured May 18
Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 19, 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 May 18, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Sue
Kelli
Janine
Mark's Finest Papers




Here is a look at May's Gorgeous Stamp Sets.



Today's Featured Stamp Set is
"Flamingos On Vacation"



Well we have come to the end of out road here. We hope you enjoyed our blog hop this month. Thank You for joining the fun and excitement we have every month showcasing such fabulous stamp sets. For my card today I made it using this weeks sketch challenge from SCS. I hope you like it. Thanks for stopping and commenting. I hope to see you back soon. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the winners of these great stamp sets. 

Looking for extra ways to win a free stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co, check out the Friends of SpeedyTV weekly challenge over at SpeedyTV.  Have a blessed day! 

Thanks



Thursday, May 17, 2012

Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co Blog Hop Day 3

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 
          May Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Oopsy Daisy Featured May 15
Get Reel Featured May 16
Scenic Selections Featured May 17
Flamingos on Vacation Featured May 18
Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 19, 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 May 18, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Sue
Kelli
Janine
Mark's Finest Papers




Here is a look at May's Gorgeous Stamp Sets.


 

Today's Featured Stamp Set is
"Scenic Selections"

I hope you are enjoying the hop so far this week. We have another great stamp set to show you today.  This set is a complimentary set that will compliment any other stamp set you may have. Do you ever make a card and say if only I had a this or a that, well this stamp set helps with that. 


For my card today I used not only this stamp set but two oldies but goodies. I used "You Light Up Your Life" and "Christmas in the Country" stamp sets. I colored my scene with chalks and Copic Markers. I hope you enjoyed my card today. Thanks for stopping and commenting, I hope to see you again soon. 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the final day of our releases for the month. Looking for extra ways to win a free stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co, check out the Friends of SpeedyTV weekly challenge over at SpeedyTV.  Have a blessed day! 

Thanks
 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 
          May Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Oopsy Daisy Featured May 15
Get Reel Featured May 16
Scenic Selections Featured May 17
Flamingos on Vacation Featured May 18
Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 19, 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 May 18, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Sue
Kelli
Janine
Mark's Finest Papers




Here is a look at May's Gorgeous Stamp Sets.




Today's Featured Stamp Set is
"Get Reel"



I love this silhouette stamp set so much. Since I lost my dad in October I have been really struggling with missing him. Every time I see sentiments and pictures like this it makes it even harder. I struggled so much with my card today for this stamp set. Even though I love it and it is terrific I just couldn't get my card the way I want it. Do you ever have that time where you have so many ideas in your head and you know what you want to do but it just doesn't come out that way? That is what happened with this card. I am really disappointed in how it turned out, but was running out of time so I had to post it. Sorry it is not a fancy fold or a cool technique, I hope you enjoy it anyway. 


Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I hope to see you again soon. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the third of our releases for the month. Looking for extra ways to win a free stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co, check out the Friends of SpeedyTV weekly challenge over at SpeedyTV.  Have a blessed day!

Thanks

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co, Blog Hop Day 1

  Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's 
  May Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Oopsy Daisy Featured May 15
Get Reel Featured May 16
Scenic Selections Featured May 17
Flamingos on Vacation Featured May 18
 
Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 19, 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 May 18, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Sue
Kelli
Janine
Mark's Finest Papers




Here is a look at May's Gorgeous Stamp Sets.





Today's Featured Stamp Set is
 "Oopsy Daisy".


I have two cards for you today. My first card is from Technique Junkies Fancy Folds and Motion Paper Craft CD called Flap Fold Card. This is a new card for me but was pretty easy to make. 





The second card I have for you today is also using a technique from Technique Junkies called Colored Microfine from their current newsletter. This is a pretty cool technique but it called for using foil stickers (of which I do not have) so I wondered if it would work using heat embossing and sure enough it did. 



Well I hope you enjoyed my cards today. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, I hope to see you again soon. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the second of our releases for the month. Looking for extra ways to win a free stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co, check out the Friends of SpeedyTV weekly challenge over at SpeedyTV.  Have a blessed day!

Thanks





Sunday, May 13, 2012

Friends of SpeedyTV Challenge 20 - Paper Piercing

Happy Monday,

I hope everyone had a great Mothers Day. Mine was pretty relaxing for the most part. My dear husband did the dishes, mopped the kitchen floor, made dinner and let me rest all day. My precious 3 girls made me tons of Mothers Day cards and all came in bed with me this morning and cuddled and wished me a Happy Mother's Day.  All in all a pretty good Mothers Day for me.

Welcome to another exciting week of challenges with the Friends of SpeedyTV. This week we want to challenge you to make a card using paper piercing. This is a fun and easy technique that everyone can use. We are giving away to one lucky winner this great stamp set from earlier this year:

"Flaps My Wattles"




Since this is the stamp set we are giving away this week I thought I would use it to make my card.  I stamped my image onto white card stock with Basic Black ink and then colored it with my Copic Markers. I then mounted my image onto yellow and olive card stock and them onto my DP. Before I mounted this to the base of my card which is Royal Blue I added my yellow ribbon. I also put a small sentiment on the inside of my card. I hope you enjoyed my card today. Thanks for stopping and commenting, I hope to see you again soon. Be sure to stop by the Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co blog starting this Tuesday for our monthly blog hop and get a chance to win one of the new releases. 

Now it is your turn to show us your paper piercing. You can use any stamp set that you would like, but if you use a Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamp set your name will be entered twice. Can't wait to see all the fabulous creations.

You have until 11:59 pm on Sunday May 20th to submit your cards. Good Luck everyone. Have a Blessed Day!

Thanks



Saturday, May 12, 2012

Speedy Fox and Friends #107 - Use Chalk

Happy Saturday Speedy Fox and Friends,

First of all I want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. I know it is a day early but I wanted to make sure that I wished happy day to those moms out there who work so hard and don't get enough credit. This week with Speedy Fox and Friends we are challenging you to make a card using chalk. Chalk is a fun tool to use, there are so many ways to use it your possibilities are endless.

Since I have been having such a creative block lately I went to my dear friend Chris Dickinson's house for a play date (one we have not had in a while). She is the sweetest, most caring, encouraging, inspirational, helpful, and loving person I have ever had the privilege to be friends with. She has helped me in so many ways over the last year and a half in more than just stamping. I love her dearly and just wanted to thank her for all she does for me.



For my card this week I am using Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co "North American Woods" stamp set. I stamped my image with VersaMark and then used my sponge dauber to color the image with chalk. I used So Saffron, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, White and DP for my paper. I finished off my card with bronze brads. I hope you liked my card. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, I hope to see you again soon.

You have until 3PM on Friday May 18, 2012 to post your card. Remember if you use MFP a Heinrich Company stamps your name will be entered into the drawing twice. Have fun and good luck.
 

Don't forget to stop by Tuesday through Friday this week for the monthly blog hop on Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.  Have a blessed day.

Thanks

Monday, May 7, 2012

Friends of SpeedyTV #19 - Mother's Day Card

Good Morning and Happy Monday,

Welcome to the newest challenge with Friends of SpeedyTV. Sorry my post is late, I have had a weekend from you know where, and a morning with 5 crabby kids. With Mother's Day on Sunday we thought what better a theme than to make a card for those who have done so much for us, OUR MOTHERS!! Think back to all the things your mom has done for you and has been there for you through and make the best card you could ever make. I know I would be completely lost without my mom and I am sure the same is true for so many out there.My mom has always been there for me with a shoulder to cry on when something bad has happened to me.








For my card I made it using Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co "Mother's Magnolias". This is my favorite stamp set for so many reasons. Magnolias are my favorite flower and it is the perfect set for this card. That is why we are offering it to one lucky winner who plays along with us in this weeks challenge. You have until Sunday May 13th at 11:59pm to upload your card. If you use one of Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamp sets your name will be entered twice.





Happy Stamping we can't wait to see what everyone has for their Moms. I hope you enjoyed my card. Thanks for stopping and commenting, I hope to see you again soon. Have a blessed day and week.

Thanks






Submitted to the following challenges:
Pattie's Creations Challenge - Mother's Day
Pixie Dust Studio Challenge - Flowers
Kaboodle Doodles - Mother's Day
The Pink Elephant - Mother's Day
 

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Blog Candy Winner

Good Evening Everyone,

I hope that everyone has had a blessed day. We have had the most crazy weather today. It Thunder stormed all day and my oldest daughters soccer game was cancelled for the second time, The best thing about the rain is that it brings up such beautiful flowers. I want to thank all who left me such great comments. I really had a hard time picking a winner. I wish that I could give it to everyone.  Well without further ado the winner of my blogaversary is drum roll please ...........................

        ****** Becky ******

Becky said...
Hey Debbie, I'm always hesitant to comment when someone is offering candy on their blog and I've never found their blog before....I was surfing other blogs that I follow and saw yours listed so I decided to check it out. I love, love, love your creations and just want to say congratulations on your blogaversary :) I have now become a follower so I will be able to keep up with what you create. I have posted your candy on my blog sidebar...thanks so much for the chance to win! 

Becky please contact me at djchrist71@gmail to claim your prize. When you email me please include your snail mail address so that I can get it out to you in the mail. Thank you for supporting me and becoming a follower. If I do not hear from you within 3 days I will pick another winner.

For those of you who didn't win I hope to have more in the near future so stay tuned. Have a blessed day. 


Thanks


Saturday, May 5, 2012

Blogaversary Blog Candy

This is a sticky and will stay on the top until May 5th. For current posts please scroll down. 
 

Hello Everyone,



On March 5th I celebrated my first Blogaversary. I know I am late getting this blog candy up but better late than never. (Sorry I couldn't get a better picture)

The Rules:

1. You must be a follower or become a follower (no candy only followers please)
2. Must be in the United States, (sorry international friends shipping is too much right now)
3. Post a picture to your side bar.
4. Leave a comment so that you will be entered into the drawing. Make sure to leave your blog address in your comment.

The blog candy will end on May 5th 2012, and I will post the winner the next day.

What is in the candy you ask? Here is a list:

1. Brand New Ice and Snow stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
2. Misc. stamps from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
3. Various unmounted stamps from DRS Designs
4. Flowers
5. Ribbon
6. Lots of Gems
7. Sizzix - Frog die cut
8. Raffia (gently used)
9. 4 charms
10. bag of buttons
11. 3 small punches
12. misc stamps
13. Pack of baby girl announcement cards
14. photo mounting corners
15. beads

Lot's of great stuff. Good luck to you all. Thanks for stopping and commenting. Have a blessed day!

Thanks

Speedy Fox and Friends #106 - Use 3 of Something

Good Morning Speedy Fox Friends,

Happy Saturday, welcome to a new week of challenges with Speedy Fox and Friends. This weeks challenge is to make a card using three of something. Lately I have been having a creative block so this was hard for me. I thought and thought and thought and this is what I came up with.



I used Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. "Daffodil Greetings" and "Brickwall Mini". I stamped my images on White Card Stock and then colored it with my Copic Markers. I chose to use Certainly Celery for the base of my card and then put some designer paper on the base. I punched out three circles and mounted my images into those circles. Then I took the circles that I punched out and added my sentiment to it and mounted them to my card with pop dots. I finished off my card with yellow ribbon and 3 green pearls on each side of my ribbon.


On the inside of my card I mounted white card stock and stamped my sentiment and my full image and colored it with my Copic Markers. I hope you enjoyed my card. Thanks for stopping and commenting, I hope to see you again soon. We hope everyone enjoys this weeks challenge! We look forward to seeing your wonderful creations and commenting on your beautiful cards. You have until 3PM on Friday May 11, 2012 to post your card. Remember if you use MFP a Heinrich Company stamps your name will be entered into the drawing twice. Have fun and good luck. Have a blessed day. 

Thanks