Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #79 - Use Scraps

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #79.  This week's challenge is to use scraps.  I have way too many scraps so I was happy to be challenged to use them!  I used the leaf image from Autumn Glory and the sentiment from Thankful Mums and Pumpkins.  The card stock is from Mark's Finest Papers and the patterned papers are Bo Bunny.
Now it is your turn to play.  Create a new card or project and lnk it directly to InLinkz on the MFT blog for a chance to win a new stamp set.  If you use MFP images you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #77 - Seeing Double

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #77 - Seeing Double (use an image more than once).  I stamped the leaf from Mark's Finest Papers Autumn Glory multiple times with More Mustard ink.  The sentiment is stamped in Chocolate Chip ink.  The paper strips are from Basic Grey Indian Summer and the cardbase is embossed with a Sizzix embossing folder. I finished it off with 3 brown pearls on the main image panel.  All papers used here are from Mark's Finest Papers.
Now it is your turn to play - just create a new card using an image more than once and link it directly ti InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP images your name will be entered twice!
I am entering this in Pals Paper Arts 115 Fall/Thanksgiving challenge.
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #76 - No Designer Paper

Welcome to this week's Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge!  We have been challenged by Linda to make a card without designer paper.  My card features a cardinal image from a soon to be released stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers called Cardinals in Winter.  All card stock is from MFP as well.  The strips of card stock were embossed with a Cuttlebug Border embossing folder.
Now it is your turn - create a new card without using designer paper and link it directly to InLinkz on the Marks Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a new stamp set.  If you use MFP images you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest Papers; Paper - Mark's Finest Papers; Ink - Memento; Misc - Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Cuttlebug Border Embossing Folder, Foam Squares

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #75 - Polka Dots

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #75!  This week Colleen challenged us to use polka dots!  I love polka dots!  I used the Dotti Biscotti patterned paper from PaperTrey but the stamps and all other papers are from Mark's Finest Papers.  I used the flowers and sentiment from Black Eyed Susan For Encouragement set.
Now it is your turn to play - make a new card using polka dots and link it directly to InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a new stamp set.  If you use MFP images you will be entered twice!  And don't forget to check out what the other blog challenge designers created!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #72 - Punches

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge#72.  We are being challenged to use punches on our cards.  I actually had to use a leaf die because I didn't have anything appropriate in the way of punches for the card I wanted to make.  I stamped the background panel with the leaf from a soon to be released set Autumn Glory.  I painted the leaf image with Pearl-ex paints in various colors and stamped it onto white card stock.  Wow does it shimmer!  I also did a Pearl-ex wash on watercolor paper and cut a leaf with a Cuttlebug leaf die and embossed it with the companion embossing folder.
Now it is your turn to play - create something new using punches and link it directly to InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP images you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #71 - Bling!

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge!  This week we are challenged to use bling - rhinestones, pearls, etc.  I had these rhinestone snowflakes from last year - got them from the Michaels $1 bin.  I paired the snowflake up with one of the snowflake images in Mark's Finest Papers Time to Chill set (retired) and the sentiment is from the Seasonal Poinsettia set. The dp is from an old DCWV Winter mat Stack.
Now it is your turn to create a new project using bling for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  Link your new project directly to InLinkz on the Mark's Finest Papers blog.  If you use MFP images you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest Papers; Paper - Mark's Finest Papers, DCWV; Ink - Memento; Misc - Ribbon, Rhinestone Snowflake sticker, Nestability

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #70 - Lace

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #70 - to use lace.  I stamped the flower from MFP's Magnolia Wedding on MFP's white card stock and painted it with Scarlet Jewel ink and SU! markers.  I then cut out the flower and then cut part of the leaves and petals so I could curl them to add dimension.  All papers are from Mark's Finest Papers.
Now it is your turn - create a new project using lace and link it directly to InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP images you will be entered twice!  Please go to MFP blog for more inspiration!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #69 - Emboss It!

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge! This week Linda challenged us to use embossing - either dry or heat embossing.  I chose dry embossing and made a CAS one layer card.  I used a daisy embossing folder with a template to not emboss the middle in an oval shape.  Then I stamped the daisies from Mark's Finest Papers Greet the Day With Gerber with Versafine Onyx Black ink and colored them in with SU! markers.  I colored the flower centers with a black Spica Glitter pen.
Now it is your turn. Create a new project using dry or heat embossing, then link it directly to InLinkz on the Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP's stamps you will be entered twice.

This also qualifies for CAS-ualFridays (CFC16) - embossing.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest Papers; Paper - Mark's Finest Papers; Ink - Versafine Onyx Black; Misc - SU! Markers, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Oval Embossing template

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #68 - Distressed Edges

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #68.  This week Carol challenged us to make cards with distressed edges.  That isn't something I normally do on my cards so it was a good challenge to stretch me.  When I thought about the distressing it made me think about this fairy image from Mark's Finest Paper's Garden Fairies.  I did a Twinking H2O color wash on water color paper for the background - I thought it would look mystical - but you can't see the shimmer in the photo!
Now it is your turn to create a new project with distressed edges and link it directly to InLinkz on the Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP images you will be entered twice for the chance to win!  While you are visiting the blog, please check out what the other designers created!
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest Papers; Ink - Versafine Onyx Black; Paper - Watercolor, Mark's Finest Papers; Misc - Twinkling H2O's, Aquabrush, Edge Distresser, Foam Squares

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #66 - Use Twine or Jute - No Ribbon

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge!  This week we are challenged to create a card and to use jute or twine, but no ribbon.  I used the sentiment and shell images from Mark's Finest Papers Surf, Sand, Relax stamp set.  The paper is from Mark's Finest Papers as well. 
Now it is your turn to play.  Create a new card using jute or twine and link it directly to InLinkz on the Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP stamps you will be entered twice for the chance to win!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #65 - 3 Hearts

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge!  This week the challenge is to use three hearts on our project.  I used an image from Mark's Finest Papers called Hearts, Hearts, Hearts (how appropriate!) and stamped it three times using Raaspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise and Hawaiian Shores ink.  I stamped the sentiment from the same set over two of the hearts.  I thought it needed a bit of sparkle so I added a rhinestone to each heart in the center of one flower using the same color as the ink.
Now it is your turn to play for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set! Just create a project and include three hearts on it and link it directly to InLinkz on the Mark's Finest Papers blog.  If you use MFP stamps you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #64 - Pink, Yellow and Green

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge#64.  This week's challenge is a color challenge: pink, yellow and green - the colors of summer!  I used Mark's Finest Papers Sew What stamp set and an older FTL sketch from the Clean and Simple Stamping blog.  The patterned paper is from my stash and I don't remember what company made it -sorry.  I stamped the thread spool, colored it with Copics and cut it out.  I used Bakers Twine to wrap around the spool and stuck in a hat pin - both from Mark's Finest Papers.  The buttons were made with PaperTrey Button Die.  The border stitches were made with an image in the Sew What set. 
Now it is your turn to play.  Just create a new project using the challenge colors and link it directly to InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers Blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP stamps your name will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #63 - Die Cit in Background

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge.  This week the challenge is to use die cuts in your background.  I used the tags dies from Spellbinders.  I stamped this image from a not yet released stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers called Planted With Love with Memento ink and colored it with Copic markers and water color pencils.  That cute crow is from the same set - I cut him out and popped him up on a foam square.
Now it is your turn to create a new project using die cuts in your background and link it directly to InLinkz on the Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers.  If you use MFP stamps you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #62 - Patriotic Card / 4th of July

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #62.  The challenge is to make a card for the 4th of July. This was a challenge for me as I didn't have any Mark's Finest Papers (MFP) patriotic stamps.  I looked through all of my MFP sets and decided that the dandelions from Just Dandy could look like fireworks.  So I colored the top of the largest dandelion with Memento markers and stamped them on white card stock.  I punched a fence for Speedy the Cat to sit on and watch the fireworks show.  The string of banners is a die cut from an SEI paper pack.  The sentiment is also from Mark's Finest Papers - Here Comes the Grad set.
Now it is your turn to play - just create a new card inspired by our theme - the 4th of July and add a direct link to it on InLinkz on the Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP stamps your name will be entered twice for the chance to win!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #61 - Sparkle

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #61.  This we we are challenged to include sparkle on our card!  Not sure if you can tell from this photo but the hummer was painted with  Pearl Ex paints and is so shimmery and sparkly in real life!  I used Mark's Finest Papers Daffodil and Anise set and watercolored this one layer card. 
Now it is your turn to play - just create a new card and include some sparkles on it and link it directly to InLinkz on the Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP stamps you will be entered twice for a chance to win.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Marks' Finest papers; Paper - Mark's Finest Paper, Watercolor paper; Ink - Versafine Onyx Black; Misc - PearlEx paint, Aquabrush

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #60 - Buttons

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #60!  This week the challenge is to use buttons. 

I used the colors from this week's Color Throw Down #146 and the SCS sketch for this past week as well.  These were great colors to use with Mark's Finest Papers Greet the Day with Gerber stamp set. 
Now it is your turn to play - create a new card using buttons and link it directly to InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP images you will be entered twice for the chance to win!
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest Papers; Paper - Mark's Finest Papers, DCWV Citrus Mat Stack, SU! Pear Tart; Ink - Memento, Pear Tart, Summer Sun, Tangerine Tango; Misc - Aquabrush, Buttons

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #59 - Fathers Day Card

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge.  This weel we were challenged to create a Fathers Day card.  I used the boat image from Mark's Finest Papers Sand, Surf, Relax along with a shell image.  The sentiment is a Basic Grey rub-on from my stash.  I embossed the green panel with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.
Now it is your turn to play for a chance to win a new stamp set that has yet to be released.  Just create a new Fathers Day card and link it directly to InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog. 
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest Papers; Paper - Mark's Finest Papers; Ink - Memento; Misc - Copic markers, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Basic Grey Rub-on

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #58 - Paper Flowers

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge - this week we were challenged to use paper flowers.  I don't usually use raised flowers like these because I mail most of my cards,  but this wedding card is for a friend to give to her granddaughter  - it won't be mailed.  This sketch is from MFT Wednesday Stampclub MFTWSC22.  The sentiment is from Mark's Finest Papers Magnolia Wedding.  Actually all materials used here are from Mark's Finest Papers - the card stock is the 140# weight which comes in white and ivory and is awesome for card bases!
Now it is your turn to play in the challenge.  Create a new project using paper flowers and link it directly to InLinkz on the Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set.  If you use MFP images you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #57 - Ivory and Lace

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge.  This week we have been challenged to use ivory and lace.  Ivory and lace = shabby chic to me so that is what I tried here - not my style though I love to look at shabby chic cards.  My lace is the lacy scallop border punch.  All the cardstock that I used is ivory 140# weight card stock from Mark's Finest Papers - awesome cardmaking paper!  The two circular die cuts are from Marianne Designs Createables.  I stamped the magnolia from MFP's Magnolia Wedding and cut it out and popped it up.  The patterned paper is from Prima.
Now it is your turn to create a new card using ivory and lace and link it directly to InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a new stamp set.  If you use MFP stamps you will be entred twice!
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #56 - Tone on Tone

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge!  This week we are challenged to create a tone on tone card and to pop up the focal image.   I stamped the camellia from Mark's Finest Papers Apples and Camellia with Memento Angel Pink on the card front and on Bazzill pink cardstock.  I stamped the camellia several times and cut out different layers of each so I could make layers which I attached with foam squares for the popped up dimension.  I used a Sizzix border embossing folder for the side and bottom of the card.  The sentiment is from another MFP set - Natures Postage Stamp.
Now it is your turn - create a new card following the challenge criteria and link it directly to InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a stamp set from next month's release.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest Papers; Paper - Mark's Finest papers, Bazzill; Ink - Memento; Misc - Sizzix Border Embossing Folder, Foam Squares