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Mark's Finest Papers Nov. 26th **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 119 - Button Up.

Here's my sample for the challenge. Thanks for looking!

Pretty basic card. I just stamped the snowflakes in silver and cut around the edges, randomly. I used an embossing folder on the edge of the white piece and just scored some lines in the red. A green Copic marker was used to color white buttons and added some red threads and ribbon to complete the card. In retrospect I think I should have stamped the snowflakes in red. But...oh well. lol

I used MFP stamp sets "Snowflakes".

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Mark's Finest Papers Nov. 12th **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 118 - Shades of Gray.

Here's my sample for the challenge. Thanks for looking!

I used a couple of different paper "grays", including the piece that has the stamped main image. Image and sentiment were stamped using Momento Tuxedo Black. Pretty basic card with just a few small pearls added to the reindeer as a collar and a matching bow to make the color "pop".

I used MFP stamp set "Crisp Winter".

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Mark's Finest Papers Oct. 29th **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 117 - Boo to you, halloween.
Here's my sample for the challenge. Thanks for looking!

I did quite a bit of masking to create the "pumpkin patch." I raised one pumpkin and the owl and branch to create dimension. The "moon" was masked as I used daubers to ink in the sky. Copics were used to color the images and the "googly eyes" added the perfect finish to my owl.

I used MFP stamp sets "Scenic Scenes" , "Owls", and Witchie" for the boo sentiment.

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Mark's Finest Papers October 15th **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 116 - Things with wings.
Here's my sample for the challenge. Thanks for looking!

I picked out some matching colors for the variety of layers and I embossed half of the white panel before stamping. I used Memento Tuxedo Black to stamp my butterflies and the word Fly. The butterflies were colored using Copic markers and I added a clear Glitter pen to add additional sparkle. The glittery sticker sentiment seemed to be the perfect finish to the card.

I used MFP stamp sets "Wings"and "Bearded Iris".

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Mark's Finest Papers October 1st **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 115 - Elemennts, use metal.
Here's my sample for the challenge. Thanks for looking!

Since "metal" was to be my inspiration, I really felt I needed to Gold emboss my leaves. It gave the card some added sheen to accent my gold metal clip holding the sentiment. Naturally I felt it necessary to use my Gold Leafing pen to edge the "tag" and panel. hehe

I used MFP stamp set "Thankful" mini set.

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Mark's Finest Papers Sept. 17th **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 114 - Play ball.
Here's my sample for the challenge. Thanks for looking!

I was surprised to find that I didn't have any "sports" related stamp sets, other than fishing, and that doesn't require a "ball". lol So, thankfully MFPs has great sentiments that will work for just about any type of card and this is how this card was created. The die cut banners were perfect for the "Go for it" sentiment.

I used MFP stamp sets "Gear Up" and "Black-eyed Susans" (I think the large set may be retired).

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Mark's Finest Papers Sept. 3rd **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 113 - Recipe card/use 1 image, 2 flowers, 3 papers, 4 brads.
Here's my sample for the challenge. Thanks for looking!

I paper pieced my little snow guy's cap and jacket, adding pompoms and buttons for accents. Copic markers were used to color everything else. The blender was used on the mittens to give it a knit sort of look...I did say, sort of. lol

I used MFP stamp set "Brrrr".

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August 27th **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 112 - Favorite School Subject.
Here's my sample for the challenge. Thanks for looking!

Ok...perhaps you guessed, I really didn't want to be a Pirate in school but it was the best I could come up with. LOL Everything was stamped using A*muse inks and Memento Tuxedo Black, and colored using Copic markers.

I used MFP stamp set "Buried Treasure".

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August 20th **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 111 - Bears..
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

I decided that this Bear needed to be done using the Burned Edges technique. It's one of my faves for masculine cards! Just tear around your image and apply your lightest tan/brown ink (using sponge or dauber) around the edges, going up to the image...then apply the next darker ink, going half way through the lighter brown, use the darkest tan/brown to finish up in the same method. 3 shades of ink should be enough. I then use black on the very edge to really pop the "burned" look. I needed to cut the "happy birthday" sentiment in half to make it fit on the tag. Love clear stamps for that reason.

I used MFP stamp set "North American Woods".

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August 6th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 109 - Use Oriental Paper.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

I used some Oriental background paper and stamped the Asian script on a piece for the layer. I paper pieced the lantern, cut it out and used some 3D mounting tape before attaching it to the card base. Some Candies, gems, and my Gold Leafing pen added some nice finishing touches.

I used MFP stamp set "Lanterns".

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July 30th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 108 - Lemon Meringue/Yellow & White
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

The images and sentiment were stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black. Lemons were paper pieced and die cut flowers were sponged with a yellow ink and embellished with a yellow gem stone. (Inside of card has the sentiment "Throw them back, and demand chocolate!")

I used MFP stamp set "Pucker Up".

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July 23rd **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 107 - Two favorite colors.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

The images were stamped using A*muse Ink pad, Mermaid. The sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black

I used MFP stamp sets "Plywood" and "Marsh Silhouettes".

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July 16th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 106 - Animal.

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

The images were colored with Copic markers. I colored white ribbon with the matching Copic marker for the perfect green to match the parakeet. Gotta love Copics!!

I used MFP stamp set "Fabulous Pets.

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July 9th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 105 - New home

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

The key image was colored with Copic markers and embellished with gem, along with the "flowers" (actually "holes" from paper punch, shaped on foam) on the die cut house.

I used MFP stamp set which is a brand new set featuring the key image and sentiment (and so much more)...shhhh...coming out in Aug.

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July 2nd **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 104 - Patriotic, country colors = USA.

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

I used Momento Tuxedo Black to stamp the image and colored with Copic markers.

I used MFP stamp set "Oopsie Daisy".

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June 25th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 103 - Summer Time.

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

I used Momento Tuxedo Black to stamp the image and colored with Copic markers.

I used MFP stamp set "Garden Wishes Mini".

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June 18th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 102 - Graduation.

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

I used Momento Tuxedo Black to stamp the image.

I used MFP stamp sets"Lighthouses" and "What a Fox" for the sentiment.

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June 11th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 101 - Father's Day.

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

I used a Kaleidacolor Ink pad for stamping the images and sponges the edges in Momento Tuxedo Black.

I used MFP stamp sets "Plywood" and "Lighthouses".

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June 4th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 100 - Beach.

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

I used daubers and Memento inks to do the background. The seagull was colored using Copic markers and Baker's twine was added to posts for dimension.

I used MFP stamp sets "Gullible Mini Set".

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May 28th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 99 - Card stock only.

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

Iris was colored using Copic markers.

I used MFP stamp sets "Bearded Iris".

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May 21st **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 98 - Punches/Die Cuts

Here's my sample card as a design team member for Mark's Finest Papers! Thanks for looking and head on over to join in the challenge fun!

I hand cut the Autumn stamp and die cut the oval for the sentiment and die cut and embossed the 2 other leaves. I used a dauber to add ink color to the Autumn leave and edges of the leaf die cuts. Memento Inks were used.

I used MFP stamp set "Autumn Friendship".

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May 14th **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 97 - Numbers

Here's my sample card as a design team member for Mark's Finest Papers! Thanks for looking and head on over to join in the challenge fun!

Memento Inks were used to stamp my sentiment.

I used MFP stamp set "Pretty Pears".

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May 7th **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 96 - Mother's Day

Here's my sample card as a design team member for Mark's Finest Papers! Thanks for looking and head on over to join in the challenge fun!

I used Copics for the coloring of the flowers!

I used MFP stamp sets "Dogwood Blossoms" and "Frances/Her Majesty".

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APRIL 30 **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 95 - Tags

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I masked the daisies and stamped over the tag with the background stamp and colored daisies with Copic markers. I used Crystal Lacquer on the finished daisies for a shiny lift.

I used MFP stamp sets "Oopsie Daisy" and "Background Fun".

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APRIL 23 **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 94 - Ribbon, Lace, Twine

Here's my sample card as a design team member for Mark's Finest Papers! Thanks for looking and head on over to join in the challenge fun!!

The "queens" dress was cut out and I taped ribbon (purple dotted)to the back of the image, creating the ribbon dress.
The stamps I used are MFP Paper Doll Frances/Her Majesty and Paper Doll Frances

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APRIL 16 **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 93 - Easter/Spring

Here's my sample card as a design team member for Mark's Finest Papers! Thanks for looking and head on over to join in the challenge fun!!

I used vellum, gold embossing image to front, coloring on the back using Copic markers.
I used MFP "Easter" stamp set.

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APRIL 9 **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 92

Here's my sample card as a design team member for Mark's Finest Papers! Thanks for looking and head on over to join in the challenge fun!!

I used Copic markers to color. The stamp sets I used were Easter and Friends.

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APRIL 2 **SIMPLE SALUTATIONS **CHALLENGE 91
Here's my very first card as a design team member for Mark's Finest Papers! Thanks for looking and head on over to join in the challenge fun!!