Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Speedy The Cat's Friends Challenge #23 Happy Anniversary

The last words I read, when I was checking out the weekly challenge, over at Mark's Finest Paper Blog, was to have fun. That is exactly what I set out to do! When I got there, I realized that they are celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Mark's Finest Paper! How exciting is that? The challenge they came up with for this celebration, was Buttons and Bows. The best part, is that one in every 10 cards will be a winner!!!!! How do you like that? Please go check it out and leave them some happy wishes!

My card stars with a base of Creme De Menthe Pure Luxury card stock. My DP is from ATD called Under The Tree. I added half of a paper doily for texture, and then wrapped it with a big red and white gingham bow. My DD shared some cool felt flowers with me this past weekend, and I added some vintage buttons threaded with embroidery floss. There are some fern like punches used for leaves. My sentiment is from MFP set called Cupcake Birthday, and is stamped on layered SU! punches. This party would not be complete without Speedy The Cat, so I used a bigger version from my Tropical Vacation set.

As you can see from my side photo, I am trying to dress up my insides more, The inside sentiment is It's Time To Party! That is also found on the Cupcake Birthday set.

Happy Anniversary, and may you have many more wonderful years to share with us!

18 comments:

Betty Benton said...

This definitely looks like fun! You have made some of the cutest cards with Speedy the Cat! I'll have to hop over and leave them birthday greetings!

craftieodmae said...

Love it!!! and your bow is perfect in every way!!

The Other Patti Sue said...

Speedy looks like he's gonna pounce on those gorgeous flowers!Super pretty!

A Consuming Passion said...

What a fun card Mary Anne - love your felt flowers too!

Mark's Finest Papers said...

CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!!!!!!!!

Carol L said...

This is so cute!! How sweet of your DD to share those great felt flowers! I love MFP and can hardly wait to see the new releases coming out!

Virgo5 said...

Very fun card! Loe the felt flowers and buttons!

Becky said...

This is so cute. Love those flowers

Lynn McAuley said...

What a fun and fabulous creation!! I love the felt flowers with the button centers. Great depth with these wonderfully layered embellishments!! How fabulous that you included Speedy in your design!

Thank you for sharing this delightful card with the Friends of Speedy the Cat in this week's buttons and bows challenge, Mary Anne!

redwasher1 said...

Your card is just fabulous! I always enjoy your wonderful cards!!
Thanks for joining us at Speedy's Friends.

martina's kaartjes said...

Very pretty christmas card !!
greetings, martina
x

Kerrie said...

What a fun card.... lovely and bright .... buttons & bows.... just beautiful!

Colleen said...

Mary Anne,
This is just sooooo cute! I love the bow and the felt flowers.

Payne Holler Cards said...

yep, everything everyone has said and double!!
lovin that ribbon and felt flowers too...fun card (-:

Patti J said...

This is too much fun! I love that your DD shared her felt flowers with you - they are perfect on here, and girl, I love that ribbon (and totally PERFECT bow)!!!! Have a great night!!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Terrific card! Gotta love Speedy! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends~~

Janice M said...

Great card Mary Anne!! Love the Doily with the gingham ribbon!

Becky said...

Well you did a fabulous job with this, love the buttons and bow :)