Merry Christmas

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1119 ...A sketch challenges that posts every Wednesday and has no end date!!  This sketch from June 17th was perfect for showcasing today's set of challenges.

Jingle Belles // #JB2616 ...A "year round Christmas" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are given a Christmas tic-tac-toe board to play with.   My winning three in a row on this game board runs across the middle of the board: flowers (Hobby Lobby paper flower & flower printed designer paper), red/green (both colors found on this card), and ribbon (retired from Stampin Up).  

Just Add Ink // #JAI791 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" a Christmas theme.  I used some retired Christmas designer paper that I have had in my stash for years now.

The Neglected Stuff Challenge // AUG2026 ...A challenge that showcases those neglected items!!  My neglected items on today's card is the designer paper from Stampin Up that I have had in my stash forever...yes I just might be a paper hoarder.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Post @ CAS on Friday #340

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #340 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme.  The theme for this current challenge is GET WELL!!  

I made two card for this current challenge...one with the die cut and one with the negative space that it left.  Both card have puppies as they are for a mother and daughter whose puppy is ill!!  One for each of them.  On the die cut card I add some scoring below the sentiment...I hate that the photo doesn't show it because it looks really cool in real life.  

Now it is your turn to play along!!  We can't wait to see your clean and simple get well cards in our gallery.  If you need some addition inspiration hop on over to our blog and check out all the great get well cards made by the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW870 ...A theme challenge!!  ENVELOPE is the theme for this current challenge.  I decorated my envelopes to match my card...each one has a puppy paw on it.

Crafty Animals Challenge // #108 ...A monthly challenge all about animals!!  This is an anything goes challenge as long as you include an animal on your card.

Cut It Up Challenge // #362 ...A die cut challenge with a twist!!  The twist...CUT OUT YOUR SENTIMENT!! I made two cards out of my one die cut...the sentiment & the negative space.

 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Nautical Birthday Wishes

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW870 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is ENVELOPES!!  I decorated my envelope to match today's card using a pennant punch and the same designer paper from Stampin Up.

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity // #212 ...A monthly theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FOR THE MEN!!  How about a masculine nautical birthday card?!?

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb277 ...A retro stamp challenge with a game board!!  My stamp that is over a year old comes from Stampin Up's Sailing Home stamp set that came out in 2019. And, my winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board runs diagonal from left bottom to right top...twine, free, and die.

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1120 ...A sketch challenge that post on Wednesday and does not have an end date!!  This sketch from June 24th was perfect for creating this masculine birthday card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Birthday Balloons

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M523 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BIRTHDAYS!!  A balloon filled birthday here today!!

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1115 ...A sketch challenge that posts every Wednesday with no end day!!  Today I am using a sketch from May 20th.  This sketch was perfect for combining today's challenges.

The Neglected Stuff Challenge // AUG2026 ...A monthly challenge that showcases the neglected items we have!!  This Cherry On Top designer paper from Stampin Up has truly been neglected!!  It came out in 2015 so it has been laying around in my stash for quite a while!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC221 ...A "CASE a card" challenge!!  Today I am CASEing a card created by Miss Boo (Jen Javorsky) over at Splitcoast Stampers...of course we used the same sketch but I copied her idea of using all designer paper for this sketch...the background, the circles, and the rectangle...all designer papers.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Kindness Changes Everything

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #17 ...An "anything in or from a garden" challenge!!  How about some wildflowers??  Maybe not in every garden but we always sow a row of wildflowers in our vegtable garden to give some color and a source for fresh cut flowers for our table.  This stamp set was a prize that I won for one of my cards...sorry can't remember which company it is from.  I love the "pen & ink doodling" vibe this set has.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc588 ...An inspiration challenge!!  How does the set of cards inspire??  For me is was the pastel colors and the tied up poises!!  Who doesn't love a bundle of posies all tied up?!?

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc298 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: border (a ribbon border under my flowers), yellow (yellow flowers and a yellow bee), and markers/colored pencils (Stampin Up).

We Love Stamping // AUG2026 ...A stamping challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is SUMMER BLOOMS!!  I stamped my wildflower cluster and then colored in my summer blooms.  I love this cluster of summer blooming flowers.

Never Before Used // #NBUS89 ...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 two stamps that have never been inked up from a set I won as a prize for one of my cards...the flowers on the envelope and the sentiment.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

RELAX

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC373 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the visual prompt given...the sand (torn Stampin Up papers) and the sunshine (Tim Holtz stencil).

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI378 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SUMMER DAYS!!  I sure wish I would have had more "sit down" in the sand this summer!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC855 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is COLOURS OF SUMMER!!  This Spellbinder's die is perfect for displaying a COLOURS OF SUMMER vibe.  And this Stampin Up sentiment from Timeless Tropical could not have said it better...Rest & Relax...You deserve it!!

Little Red Wagon // #LRW869 ...A theme challenge!!  ONE THING is the theme for this current challenge!!  I have got ONE girl...ONE beach towel...ONE hat!!  An that makes for ONE relaxing sunshine filled summer day!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC221 ...A "CASE a card" challenge!!  I am CASEing a card found on Pinterest that belongs to bibicameron. I love her separation of the sand using cardstock. and it helps so much on these multi-layered detailed dies to have an example in front of you for getting all the pieces correct.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Summer Sailing

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Creative Inspiraitons // JUL2026 ...A theme challenge!!  SUMMER SUNSHINE is the theme for this current challenge.  Summer sailing in the sunshine...YES!!

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI378 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SUMMER DAYS!!  The thought of a boat out on the water enjoying these warm days of summer, makes me smile!!

INKspirational Challenges // #IC373 ...A visual prompt challenge!!  My inspiration from the visual prompt given...the water, the colors, and the beach vibes.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC855 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is COLOURS OF SUMMER!!  I use my new Stampin Up Shimmer Brush pens in shades of summer colors...Crisp Cantaloupe, Hydrangea Hue, and Barely Blush.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 25JUL26 ...An embossing challenge with a twist!!  CELEBRATION is the twist called for in this current challenge.  Here is a birthday card using Stampin Up's 3D embossing folder from the Sunrise Sailing bundle.  Birthdays are the best celebrations out there...another year, another opportunity, another day of celebration!!

Never Before Used // #NBUS89 ...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 my new Shimmer Brush pens from Stampin Up for the very first time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)