Thanks A Latte

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

First Cup Challenges // #19 ...A monthly challenge all about beverages!!  This cup of latte is decked out for October and is offering up a bit of thanks!!

Make My Monday // #288 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is AUTUMN/FALL!!  How about a little pumpkin spice latte to bring in the fall season?!?

Just Add Ink // #JAI796 ...A theme challenge!!  PAPER PIECING is the theme for this current challenge.  I did some paper piecing on my to go cup of latte.  Happy pumpkin spice season!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Sunflower Thank You

 

3 challenges inspired today's challenge...

Color Hues // #TCH142 ...A color challenge!!  Amber & Burnt Red are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Crushed Curry and Merry Merlot for my duo of colors on today's card.

We Love Stamping // OCT2026 ...A monthly stamping challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of October is SHADES OF AUTUMN.  I stamped in autumn colors and used an autumn flower.

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb282 ...A theme challenge using retro stamps!!  The theme for this current challenge is IT FEELS LIKE FALL!!  Sunflowers also give me a fall vibe.  For the retro element of this challenge, I used Stampin Up's Painted Harvest stamp set (from 2017) and built my sunflowers throught multi-step stamping.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Woodsy Fall

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS757 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for combining today's challenges on my woodsy fall card.

Inspired By // #IB410 ...An "inspired by" challenge with an optional sketch!!  For this current challenge we are to be inspired by FALL MUGS!!  My inspiration for today's card...muted fall colors and the animals (a fox and an owl).  I didn't use the optional sketch this time.

Hand Stamped Sentiment Challenge // #HSS498 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from their visual prompt: the fall colors, the leaves, and the critter!!

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb282 ...A theme challenge using retro stamps!!  The theme for this current challenge is IT FEELS LIKE FALL!!  I used a Stampendous stamp set called Woodsy Stack that I won in January 2025...so it is over a year old and meets the retro stamp requirement of this challenge.

Just Add Ink // #JAI796 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" PAPER PIECING.  I love paper piecing these cute little sweaters.

Update:  This card was chosen by the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge as a winner!!  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on my card!!  Y'all know how to make a girl feel good!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

You Make Me Happy!!

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #595 ...A clean and simple sketch challenge!!  This current sketch was perfect for combining today's challenges.  I used a vertical sentiment instead of a horizontal one...hope that is okay!??!

Addicted to CAS // #318 ...A "code word" challenge that is clean and simple!!  The code word for this current challenge is HAPPY!!  Stampin Up's retired "you make me happy" banner stamp was perfect for this challenge.  I could help but adding in a row of HAPPY in the background.

We Love Stamping // OCT2026 ...A monthly stamping challenge with an optional theme!!  The theme for October is SHADES OF AUTUMN.  I used Not Quite Navy ink for stamping my row of scripted HAPPY in the background (from Endless Birthday Wishes) & my sentiment banner (from Perfect Pennants)...all retired from Stampin Up.  My "shades of autumn" option, found in my circles, comes from a pack of paper from Pretty Little Studios.

Never Before Used // #NBUS91 ...The NBUS blog doesn't give challenges but offers a great place to show off those items that have "never been used" ...whether they are brand new or items that you have had for a while but haven't gotten around to using.  Today I am using new pack of designer paper from Pretty Little Studios.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Cupcake Birthday

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC702 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  I used some designer paper from Stamping Up for my bold stripes.

AAA Birthday Challenge // #90 ...A birthday card challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is BIG & BOLD.  I've got big bold stripes, a big "happy" sentiment, and bold colors!!

Addicted to CAS // #318 ...A "code word" challenge that is clean and simple!!  The code word for this current challenge is HAPPY!!  I used a retired "happy" sentiment from Stampin Up.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Fall Reflections

 

5 challenge inspired today's card...

Cut It Up // #366 ...A "die cut" challenge with an optional twist!! The optional twist for this current challenge is USE TWO OR MORE DIES.  I used a guitar reflection die from InLove Arts and a die of birds from Stampin Up.

Make My Monday // #MMM288 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is AUTUMN/FALL. I created a cluster of trees with changing leaves.  The one thing I miss about living in Virginia...here in Florida we don't see much of that.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS498 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the collage of photos: the leaves, the colors, and the autumn vibes!!

The Paper Players // #PP806 ...A theme challenge!! The theme for this current challenge is NATURE'S LANDSCAPES.  I created a waterside reflection on today's card.

A Cut Above // OCT2026 ...A monthly die cut challenge.  I used two different dies from two different companies...Stampin Up and InLove Arts.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Just Believe (Retired from Stampin Up)

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Time Out Challenges / / #TOC323 ...A "pick two" challenge!!  From the six words given, pick two of them to use on your card.  The six words are: Harvest, basket, gingham, circle, baking and apple.  I picked gingham and circle.

Little Red Wagon Challenge // #LRW879 ...A theme challenge!!  STITCHING is the theme for this current challenge.  I used a stitched die for my sentiment (from Stampin Up).

Word Art Wednesday // #772-773 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional scripture as inspiration!!  My inspiration for the current scripture is the word BLESSED!!  Stampin Up's Just Believe stamp set seemed perfect for this thank you card I created because I feel blessed and wanted to let the other person know.

Stencil Fun Challenge // OCT2026 ...A stencil with an opitonal twist!!  Crazy is Our Fame...Stencil is Our Game!!   I did lots of partial stenciling on today's card...the background and the sentiment circle but didn't use the optional twist this time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)