Delicious Blackberries

Just a real quick post tonight as I am pretty tired. This card is a double challenge from SCS. The first challenge was to use the work "delicious" as the inspiration for a CAS card, and I definitely think blackberies are very delicious! The send challenge was the color combo challenge to use more mustard, baja breeze and melon mambo for the colors on your card.

Stamps: Blackberries, Sunflowers and Bees by Mark's Finest Papers

Ink: Melon Mambo, Baja Breeze, More Mustard

Paper: Corn Husk by Mark's Finest Papers, melon mambo, baja breeze, more mustard

Misc: MS border punch, ribbon

Happy Stamping!

Patty & Winnie

Happy Sunday

Hello everyone!!! I hope some of you got to play along with us for the VSN this weekend. I've been busy on the computer all day commenting on the beautiful and creative cards everyone was able to create.

I'm posting two cards today. The top card was my entry into the VSN challenge to somehow use water on your card. I used water color crayons and an aqua painter. The background is called "water colored background" Here's the deets:

Stamps: Broom Rides by Mark's Finest Papers (this is a sneak peak--it will be released 7 Sept)

Paper: Penciling Paper from Mark's Finest Papers, black, more mustard

Ink: Staz-On Black

Misc: none

The second card is my entry for the Featured Stamper challenge today over on SCS. Here's the deets:

Stamps: Blackberries, Sunflowers, & Bee by Mark's Finest Papers

Paper: Snow Storm Smooth by MFP, summer sun, early espresso

Ink: black, early espresso

Misc: nesties, stickles, prismas, baby oil, ribbon

Happy Sunday!

Patty & Winnie

Hollyhocks in Yellow

Just a quick post tonight as I am very tired. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week.

Stamps: Pears and Hollyhock by Mark's Finest Papers
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth by Mark's Finest Papers, black, daffodil delight, pear pizzaz
Ink: basic grey
Misc: prismas, baby oil, scallop border punch, brads, ribbon

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Flower in Turquoise

I made this card Monday night for the SCS Clean & Simple challenge, but I didn't get it posted. We were suppose to use turquoise & kraft cardstock to make a CAS card. I like these colors together. I stamped the camellia twice with versa mark ink then embossed with black embossing powder. I cute out the middle of the camellia & popped it up with pop dots.

Stamps: Apples & Camellia and Flourishes & Frame by Mark's Finest Papers

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, crumb cake & black

Ink" Tempting Turquoise & Versa Mark

Misc: Black embossing powder, pop dots

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!!!! It's only been in the mid 80's here with low humidity, so we have really been enjoying life for the past 2 days!!!

Happy Stamping!

Patty & Winnie

Yeah--I got to play the MMSC challenge again!!

This is my take on the MMSC challenge for this week. Boy, I'm just barely getting it posted before the cutoff time!!!!!

Stamps: Thankful Mums & Pumpkin by Mark's Finest Papers

Paper: Corn Husk, DVWV Autumn Splendor Stack, SU Summer Picnic DSP

Ink: Soft Suede

Misc: Ribbon, slider, nesties, Cricut, Picturesque cartridge, prismas, baby oil

Happy Stamping!

Patty & Winnie

Pretty Pink Dianthus & Butterfly

I made this card for today's featured stamper challenge over on SCS. This card just really came together quickly for me.

Stamps: Butterflies, Dianthus & Flourishes by Mark's Finest Papers
Ink: Basic Grey
Paper: Pear Pizzaz, Pink Passion, Lavendar Lace (textured)
Misc: prismas and baby oil, paper flowers, MS fern punch, brad, pearls, Tim Holtz embossing folder

Have a wonderful Sunday!!!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Flourished Sea Horse

Sorry that I haven't posted in a few days, but I was in a fender bender on my way home Tuesday evening and haven't been feeling real well. Somehow it hurt my lower back, and I've been pretty uncomfortable for the past few days. However, today is much much better! YEAH!

I made this card a couple of weeks ago for a sketch challenge over on SCS. I love these colors together.

Stamps: Flourished Sea Creatures by Mark's Finest Papers
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth by Mark's Finest Papers, Certainly celery, daffodil delight, pretty in pink, rose red, lovely lilac, bashful blue
Ink: Early Espresso
Misc: ribbon, embossing folders, Fiskars border punch

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Roses for Your Birthday

Just a quick post tonight since it's late (at least it's late for me!) This card is for today's CAS (clean & simple) challenge on SCS.

Stamps: Summertime Roses by Mark's Finest Papers
Ink: Black
Paper: Black, blushing bride
Misc: MS border punch, ribbon, charm

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Speedy the Cat says Happy Birthday

I don't make a lot of square cards for some reason, but decided to do something different today. This card was made for the Featured Stamper Challenge over on SCS. I like the clean & simple lines of this card. It went together very quickly.

The stamp set is an older set from Mark's Finest Papers called "Our Family Tree". It's the first time I've used this set, but it won't be the last!

Stamps: Our Family Tree

Paper: Corn Husk, Premium Paper Craft Pack from MFP "Fall Festival"

Ink: early espresso, really rust

Misc: brads, top note die, sm & scallop oval punches

I hope eveyone is having a wonderful weekend. Happy Sunday!

Happy Stamping!

Patty & Winnie

Blog Hop Friday--Owl Be There

Welcome to the last day of this month's blog hop from Mark's Finest Papers! I hope you've had as much fun playing along with us as we have had bringing it to you!!!

Top Card:

Stamps: Owl Be There, Background Fun

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: MFP Corn Husk, Early Espresso

Misc: Cricut, Stamps Cartridge, ribbon, chalks, soft suede reinker, aqua painter

Bottom Card:

Stamps: Owl Be There, Flourished Sea Creatures (sentiment)

Paper: Premium Craft Paper Pack from Mark's Finest Papers "Grandma's Hope Chest"

Ink: Crumb Cake, Mint Melody

Misc: charm, ribbon, nesties, scallop oval punch

Mark's Finest Papers' Design Teams are celebrating our NEWEST STAMP RELEASE with a Blog Hop. Our very talented Design Teams have created exciting paper crafts for your inspiration. With the addition of New Design Team members to inspire you, this is going to be a really fun-packed Hop!
We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released today: Tweet Blessings, Flourished Sea Creatures, Regal & Proud, and Owl Be Here. 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 on August 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2010. On Saturday, (August 14, 2010), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for that day. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day.)THAT MEANS IF YOU MISSED A DAY, YOU STILL HAVE OTHER CHANCES WIN! And, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!

August Guest Designer- Wendy- http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/
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/

Faith - http://stampinwithmarkiesmom.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/ YOU'RE HERE
Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

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

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/
Joanne G- http://inkyoceangazer.blogspot.com/
Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!

Patty & Winnie

Blog Hop Thurs--Regal & Proud

Welcome to day 3 of Mark's Finest Papers blog hop! I hope you are having fun with us this week!!

Top Card:

Stamps: Regal & Proud

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Paper: Anna Griffin DSP, MFP Corn Husk, Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa

Misc: Prismas

Bottom Card:

Stamps: Regal & Proud, Background Fun

Ink: Always Artichoke

Paper: MFP Corn Husk, Always Artichoke

Misc: punches

Mark's Finest Papers' Design Teams are celebrating our NEWEST STAMP RELEASE with a Blog Hop. Our very talented Design Teams have created exciting paper crafts for your inspiration. With the addition of New Design Team members to inspire you, this is going to be a really fun-packed Hop!
We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released today: Tweet Blessings, Flourished Sea Creatures, Regal & Proud, and Owl Be Here. 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 on August 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2010. On Saturday, (August 14, 2010), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for that day. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day.)THAT MEANS IF YOU MISSED A DAY, YOU STILL HAVE OTHER CHANCES WIN! And, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!

August Guest Designer- Wendy- http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/

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/
Faith - http://stampinwithmarkiesmom.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/ YOU'RE HERE

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

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

Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/
Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/
Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

Joanne G- http://inkyoceangazer.blogspot.com/

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

Happy Stamping!

Patty & Winnie

Blog Hop--Wednesday--Flourished Sea Creatures

Welcome to day 2 (of 4) of Mark's Finest Papers blog hop!!! The minute I saw this set I knew I had to make a candle for one one of my projects!!!!

Deets for the card:

Stamps: Flourished Sea Creatures

Ink: Marina Mist

Paper: Snow Storm White & Marina Blue

Misc: embossing plate from Spellbinders, MS Seahorse punch, pop dots

Mark's Finest Papers' Design Teams are celebrating our NEWEST STAMP RELEASE with a Blog Hop. Our very talented Design Teams have created exciting paper crafts for your inspiration. With the addition of New Design Team members to inspire you, this is going to be a really fun-packed Hop!
We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released today: Tweet Blessings, Flourished Sea Creatures, Regal & Proud, and Owl Be Here. 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 on August 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2010. On Saturday, (August 14, 2010), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for that day. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day.)THAT MEANS IF YOU MISSED A DAY, YOU STILL HAVE OTHER CHANCES WIN! And, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!

August Guest Designer- Wendy- http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/
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

Faith - http://stampinwithmarkiesmom.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/ YOU'RE HERE
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
Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/
Joanne G - http://inkyoceangazer.blogspot.com/
Geri- http://geriscards.blogspot.com/
Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/

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

Good luck & have fun on our blog hop!!!

Happy Stamping!

Patty & Winnie

Blog Hop--Tweet Blessings

Welcome to the first day of our four day blog hop from Mark's Finest Papers. I hope you play along with us all four days for your chance to win!!!

Top Card

Stamps: Tweet Blessings, Floursishes & Frame

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Snow Storm Smooth

Ink: Rich Razzelberry

Misc: ribbon, nesties, markers

Bottom Card

Stamps: Tweet Blessings

Paper: Premium Craft Paper Pack "Chicken Coop" from Mark's Finest Papers,

Ink: Black, Real Red

Misc: MS Border punch, small & large tag punches, brads, ribbon, flowers from the Premium Craft Paper Pack "Chicken Coop"

Mark's Finest Papers' Design Teams are celebrating our NEWEST STAMP RELEASE with a Blog Hop. Our very talented Design Teams have created exciting paper crafts for your inspiration. With the addition of New Design Team members to inspire you, this is going to be a really fun-packed Hop!
We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released today: Tweet Blessings, Flourished Sea Creatures, Regal & Proud, and Owl Be Here. 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 on August 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2010. On Saturday, (August 14, 2010), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for that day. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day.)THAT MEANS IF YOU MISSED A DAY, YOU STILL HAVE OTHER CHANCES WIN! And, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning!ance to win!

August Guest Designer- Wendy- http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/
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/

Faith - http://stampinwithmarkiesmom.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/ YOU'RE HERE
Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
Julia- http://createwithjulia.blogspot.com/
Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

Good luck and have fun!!!

Happy Stamping

Patty & Winnie

Butterfly Sympathy

Unfortunately I needed more sympathy cards, and this is what I came up with. What do you think?

Stamps: Mark's Finest Papers Butterflies, Dianthus & Flourishes
Paper: Black, Grey & Snow Storm White
Ink: Versa Mark & Basic Grey
Misc: Embossing folder, black embossing powder, ribbon, charm

I hope you have a wonderful week. Don't forget that tomorrow start's Mark's Finest Papers monthly blog hop. You have 4 chances to win one of next month's new releases if you play! So make sure you check back every day this week starting tomorrow through Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Flourished Happy Birthday

One of my Mark's Finest Papers Desgin Teammates is the Featured Stamper on SCS today! Congrats to Vicki Dutcher!!!! Your gallery is beautiful. You can see Vicki's gallery HERE

We're having a blog hop this week at Mark's Finest Papers starting on Tuesday, so make sure you check back every day Tues through Fri for the newest releases!!! If you go to each blog and comment on the cards, you are entered into a drawing to win a set from next month's releases!!! And if you play along every day, you have 4 chances to win!!!! WOW

Here's the deets on my card today:

Stamps: Flourishes & Frames & Background Fun by Mark's Finest Papers

Paper: Snow Storm Smooth by Mark's Finest Papers, Black, Riding Hood Red & Pink Pirouette

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Pretty in Pink

Misc: Ribbon, pop dots

Happy Stamping!

Patty & Winnie

Hummingbird Happy Birthday

I made this card tonight for the "Ways to Use it" challenge on SCS. The challenge was to "stick it", use a pin on your card, sewing, sewing themed etc etc etc. So this is what I came up with. I really like this card. I may have to make a few more of these to use for my clients. We'll see. It took me about 45 min to make the card, so it was a little labor intensive.

Stamps: Mark's Finest Papers Pears & Hollyhock, Flourishes & Frame
Ink: Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzaz, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth, black, Pear Pizzaz, Daffodil Delight
Misc: Prismas, baby oil, pin, crystals, ribbon from Mark's Finest Paper, MS Border punch,

Have a wonderful evening. Hopefully it's not storming where you are like it is here!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

2 more cards

Here's 2 more cards that I've done over the past few days. The top card was for the Mini VSN challenge last Friday night over on SCS. The bottom card combines yesterday color combo challenge & today's sketch challenge over on SCS. Can you tell I'm really into flowers lately? LOL

The images are all from Mark's Finest Papers. You should stop over there and check out all the new things Faith has on her website!!! She now has COPICS!!!!!! And at a great price.

Top Card:

Stamps: Ladybugs & Carnation

Paper: Blushing Bride, Concord Crush, Snow Storm Smooth

Ink: Basic Grey

Misc: embossing folder, ribbone, charm, nesties, dew drops, prismas & baby oil

Bottom Card:

Stamps: Summertime Roses, Background Fun, Cupcake Birthday (sentiment)

Paper: Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso, Snow Storm Smooth

Ink: Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red

Misc: Prismas, baby oil, metal flower & brad, small & scallop oval punches, border/edge embossing folder, pop dots

Happy Stamping!

Patty & Winnie

Top card:

Stamps

Under the Sea Creature Birthday

I just love this soon to be released set called "Flourished Sea Creatures" by Mark's Finest Papers
It will be released mid-August. I made 6 of these to use for some of my needed birthday cards for August. I think they're just perfect!

Stamps: Flourished Sea Creatures by Mark's Finest Papers
Ink: Always Artichoke, Blushing Bride, Cajun Craze, Peach Parfait, Marina Mist
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth by Mark's Finest Papers Marina Mist
Misc: Prismas & Baby Oil

Happy Monday everyone!!!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie