Blog Hop Info and The King

Today Mark's Finest Papers is releasing its newest sets AND having a blog hop.  Be sure to go HERE to begin the hop.  For my card I used the new set called Bearded Iris.  This is one gorgeous set.....and irises can be so many wonderful colors.  Now, after checking out the rest of my post (of course I want you to see it all....lol!!!), be sure to go to Mark's Finest Papers Blog to begin the blog hop.

The Teapot Tuesday Challenge on SCS today involves making cards with guitars.  The destination for our cards this week is someone who loves guitars.  Well, the only guitar image I have is a stamp of Elvis's guitar, so I went with that.  The stamps used on this card are mostly from the now defunct Cornish Heritage Farms.  A couple of others were bought online years ago and have no company name on the stamps. 

I must admiit that for a change I REALLY like the way this card came out....hope the recipient feels the same way.

Time for my Thursday Challenges

Well.....today I was the hostess for both of my Thursday Challenge Teams......if I had thought ahead I would have done two challenges I could easily combine.....however...........this week I have TWO cards for you.

My Elvis card, with images from the now defunct Cornish Heritage Farms, is for the Stampin B's challenge.  I asked the team to Strike Up the Band and do something music related.  Well, I grew up with rock and roll and Elvis, so that was my inspiration and motivation.

My challenge for the CCEE Stampers Challenge was related to the weather......not the weather on any particular day, but to honor the Winds of March by using swirls in some way on their creations.

I used this sweet ocean-inspired stamp set that my dear friend, Charlene gave me.  On her visit to an Archiver's store she thought of me when she saw this Archiver's exclusive set and I just LOVE it.......cuz, just in case you didn't know, I love being near the ocean....it is where I find peace and tranquility.  Thanks again, Ms. Bertie!!!!

My swirls can be found on the background in the form of dry embossing with my CB.

Now.....that is what I have for you today.....however....there is more for you to see at the blogs for both these fabulous teams...so here are the links to help you 'travel' to some great creations.

Stampin B's Blog
CCEE Blog

Crazy4Challenges and Speedy's Friends Challenges

Crazy4Challenges -- C4C50
A card related to music....with extra points for Elvis!!
Hostess -- Frances

I am so thrilled that I bought many of their Elvis stamps before Cornish Heritage Farms decided to close.  I don't have ALL of them, but I do have several.  This one I think is called Blue Christmas, but decided I didn't want to wish people a 'blue' Christmas, so I computer generated this saying.  Whaddayatink????

Now be sure to go see the other Crazies to see what musical inspiration shows up on their fab creations.

Crazy4Challenges Blog
Barbara Anders
Cindy Haffner
Frances Byrne
Jessie Rone
Joanne Grzelak (me!)
Joycelyn Pelkey
Lynda Benden
Vicki Garrett
Silke Kittman
Maria Bell
Angela Wood
Silke Ledlow

Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge -- 16

Hostess -- Moi!
Think Floral

Thoughts of flowers brought to mind this set by Mark's Finest Papers.  Then thoughts went to this sketch I saw Frances use some weeks back.  Brought the two thoughts together and this card went together pretty easity.  I did try a touch of some fancy piercing on this one.....otherwise, I think you can figure this out for yourself.

Now you really must take some time to go see the 'garden of delight' awaiting you at the following links.

Julia Aston
Dawn Mercedes
Joanne Travis
Joanne Grzelak (me!!!)
Geri Utterback
Lynn McAuley
Vicki Dutcher (Coordinator)
Speedy the Cat's Friends Blog


Both teams would love for you to play along with us.  Visit the team blogs for the particulars on how you can join us in these challenges.