Current Weekly Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge

CURRENT WEEKLY SPEEDY FOX AND FRIENDS CHALLENGE HERE

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

New Featured Designer Series!


Hello and welcome to Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company's new weekly Speedy Fox Featured Designer spotlight and tutorial.  Each week, we will be highlighting one of our Senior Design Team members and bringing you a tutorial they will be presenting. 

Our first Featured Designer is our Friends of SpeedyTV Team Leader Debbie and she will be presenting a tutorial on embossing with bleach.

I live in Kenosha, WI



I have been a part of the Mark’s Finest Papers family since August of 2011.


I started stamping in 2004. I took a 5 year hiatus until I met a great woman. Chrissy D, who is also on the design team. She got me back into stamping and even helped me set up my blog. I began stamping when a group of ladies took me to a stamp camp for another stamping company back in 2004. I enjoyed myself so much I was hooked. I stamped for awhile and then along came my three beautiful girls (5,4 and 2), which put stamping in the backseat along with so many other things. Now that they are getting a little older I have found my love for stamping again. I also enjoy scrapbooking which I don’t seem to have as much time for. I am married to a wonderful man that I met when I was working for Domino’s Pizza. I always joked with my drivers, (which he was one of), that I was going to marry Liam, and 3 years later we were married. Since I have been back into the stamping scene I have been striving to step it up a bit so I am always wanting to learn new techniques and folds. You will be seeing all that I learn not only on the blog hops but on my blog as well.




Debbie's Technique is Bleach Embossing.
You can find the FULL TUTORIAL HERE. 

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 97--Recycle

Welcome to Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge Week 97suggested by Pat...." Recycle".  The winner from last week, (week 96) is #51 Donna R  !!!!!!!! Congratulations Donna R   !!!!!!!!  Please send your mailing address to marksfinestpapers@comcast.net and we will send you , "You are Cherished" a newly released stamp set for Jan!!!  Again, Congratulations!!!

                  This week we are recycling. What this means is use something that wouldn't normally go on a card or reuse something you took off another card.  Just reuse something. Be sure to tell us what you recycled. We can hardly wait to see what you use.  Here's the Design Teams samples to get your juices flowing......


  Pat   -- Buttons and a piece of counter top laminate.


                                            Debbie-- ribbon from another project

                                          Barbara --ribbon holder

                                          Linda --Magazine pages


                                           Tammylee--2 liter bottle



I 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 March 9, 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.

Happy Stamping
Pat  

Friday, March 2, 2012

CHALLENGE 96

CHALLENGE 96
Use Lace on a card!
Challenge participants...Sorry, Blogger ate the past 2 week's submissions.
We've posted the links, though!

Saturday, February 18, 2012

FEBRUARY BLOG HOP WINNERS

Thanks to all this month's participants, both designers and hoppers! Great inspiration!

Our winners are:
Jo4Him: Relax a Bit
Angie: North American Woods
Donna Nuce: Blessings
Ultimate Whirligig: Dogwood Blossoms

Congrats to you!

Winners, please email your snail mail address to us so that we can send you your Free Stamp Set!
marksfinestpapers@comcast.net

Friday, February 17, 2012

Fnal Day February Blog Hop and Chance at Blog Candy!

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's February Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Relax A Bit Featured February 14
North American Woods Featured February 15
Blessings Featured February 16
Dogwood Blossoms Featured February 17
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 February 18, 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 February 17, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers


Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the February New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!



Good Luck on the Hop!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

February Blog Hop Day #3 and Bog Candy!

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's February Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Relax A Bit Featured February 14
North American Woods Featured February 15
Blessings Featured February 16
Dogwood Blossoms Featured February 17
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 February 18, 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 February 17, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers


Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the February New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!


 Today's Sample was made by Tammylee


Good Luck on the Hop!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

February Blog Hop Day 2 and Blog Candy!

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's February Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Relax A Bit Featured February 14
North American Woods Featured February 15
Blessings Featured February 16
Dogwood Blossoms Featured February 17
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 February 18, 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 February 17, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers


Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the February New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!


North American Woods

Good Luck on the Hop!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

February Blog Hop Day #1

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's February Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Relax A Bit Featured February 14
North American Woods Featured February 15
Blessings Featured February 16
Dogwood Blossoms Featured February 17
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 February 18, 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 February 17, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers


Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the February New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!



Today's Sample was made by Tammylee

Good Luck on the Hop!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 94


Welcome to Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge Week 94 suggested by Barb...." a shaped card".  The winner from last week, (week 93) is #9 Cyndi !!!!!!!! Congratulations Cyndi!!!!!!!!  Please send your mailing address to marksfinestpapers@comcast.net and we will send you , "You are Cherished" a newly released stamp set for Jan!!!  Again, Congratulations!!!

                  This week we are making  "shaped cards".  What does this mean well it means make something other than the normal 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 sized card. So try a circle, triangle, square or an shape you can come up with. Have fun with it.  Try something different.   Here's the Design Teams cards to get your juices flowing......


                                                          Kim Hahn

                                            Barbara Colbert

                                            Linda Payne


                                            Tammylee Newberry

                                                          Pat Garvin


                                                          Debbie Moran

I 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 Feb. 17, 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.

Happy Stamping
Pat Garvin

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 93


Welcome to Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge Week 93 suggested by Pat...." Use a Spray". The winner from last week, (week 92) is # 33 Donna !!!!!!!! Congratulations Donna  !!!!!!!!  Please send your mailing address to marksfinestpapers@comcast.net and we will send you , "You are Cherished" a newly released stamp set for Jan!!!  Again, Congratulations!!!

                  This week we are using "sprays"!  There are lots out there to choose from. You could even make your own. Have fun with it. Use more than one if you want.  Here's the Design Teams cards to get your juices flowing......

                                                          Pat Garvin


                                            Barb Colbert

                                            Linda Payne

                                            Tammylee Newberry

                                                           Debbie Moran

                                              Kim Hahn


I 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 Feb. 10, 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.

Happy Stamping
Pat Garvin






Saturday, January 28, 2012

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 92


Welcome to Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge Week 92 suggested by Linda...." 4 layers". The winner from last week, (week 91) is #28 Shelby  !!!!!!!! Congratulations Shelby!!!!!!!!  Please send your mailing address to marksfinestpapers@comcast.net and we will send you Pucker Up a newly released stamp set for Dec.!!!  Again, Congratulations!!!

                   We had so many Birthday cards entered last weeks. Thanks for playing ladies. We love seeing all the ideas.  This wee we are making cards with at least 4 layers. Pile them on! Here's the Design Teams cards to get your juices flowing......


                                                    Linda Payne

                                            Tammylee Newberry

                                           Pat Garvin

                                           Barbara Colbert


                                                           Debbie Moran


                                                           Kim Hahn




I 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 Feb. 3, 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.

Happy Stamping
Pat Garvin








Saturday, January 21, 2012

Blog Hop Winners & Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 91

Thank you to all this month's Blog Hop participants!
And the winners are:

Love Remains : Mary Schreiber  

Cowgirls Rule : Luann
Sending Happy Thoughts : Marsha
You Are Cherished : Stamping Sue

Congratulations to the winners! All winners, please email your name and your snail mail address to:
MarksFinestPapers@comcast.net so that we can get your stamp set to you!



Welcome to Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge Week 91 suggested by Patty...." Birthday Card". The winner from last week, (week 90) is #66 Peggy R  !!!!!!!! Congratulations Peggy R !!!!!!!!  Please send your mailing address to marksfinestpapers@comcast.net and we will send you Pucker Up a newly released stamp set for Dec.!!!  Again, Congratulations!!!

                    I hope you all enjoyed our Blog Hop this week. The new January Stamps are awesome !!!  And wait till you see the February releases. February will have an exciting Blog Hop. I'm already excited. 








This week we will be making a "Birthday Card". This is something we all need a supply of.  There is always somebody having a birthday. So make more than one, enter them and have fun!!  Here's the Design Teams cards to get your juices flowing......

                                                          Barbara Colbert


                                                  Tammylee Newberry

                                                Pat Garvin

                                                 Debbie Moran


                                                                Kim Hahn


                                                                Linda Payne


I 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 Jan. 27, 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.

Happy Stamping
Pat Garvin

Friday, January 20, 2012

January Blog Hop FINAL Day and Blog Candy

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20
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!)We will announce all four winners on January 21, 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!) The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Friday January 20, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers



Today's sample card was made by
Speedy Fox's Blog Team member:

Good Luck on the hop!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

January Blog Hop Day #3 and Blog Candy

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20
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!)We will announce all four winners on January 21, 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!) The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Friday January 20, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers



Today's sample card was made by
Speedy Fox's Blog Team member:


Good Luck on the hop!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

January Blog Hop Day #2 and Blog Candy!

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20
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!)We will announce all four winners on January 21, 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!) The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Friday January 20, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers



Today's sample card was made by
Speedy Fox's Blog Team member:

Good Luck on the hop!