Love Birds

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC208 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It was perfect for showcasing these other challenges and creating a cute Valentine's Day card!!

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc562 ...A "inspiration photo" challenge!!  The mention of "sweet characters  and adorable critters" in your write up, right away made me think of this adorable pair of love birds.

The Paper Players // #PP771 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is LOVE IS IN THE AIR!!  Yep it sure is for these love birds!!

We Love Stamping // FEB2025 ...A monthly stamping challenge with an optional theme!!  HEARTS...the theme for February!!  This challenge want to see at least one stamped image.  I used Stampin Up's retired stamp set and die..."Have A Hoot".  The designer papers are from Stampin Up as well.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

You Are The Best!!

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB373 ...A "photo inspired" challenge with an optional sketch!!  This current photo has us inspired by "Hot Chocolate"!!  My inspiration from the photo: the pink and brown color combo and the single mug.  I did use the optional sketch on today's card.

First Cup Challenge // #11 ...A monthly beverage challenge!!  My first cup every morning may be water but my second is always coffee!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M509 ...An "any occasion" challenge!!  Any occasion is a good occasion for a mug of yumminess!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

2 Card Monday

 

Card #1 inspired by 3 challenges...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW843 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge: NEUTRAL COLORS!!  I used cream, kraft, and black!!

CAS Colours & Sketches // #577 ...A sketch challenge!!  This clean and simple sketch was prefect for a quick and easy "Thank You" card.

Make My Monday // #MMM270 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is CLEAN & SIMPLE

       

Card #2 inspired by 4 challenges...

Retro Rubber Challenges // #rrcb264 ...A "retro rubber" challenge with a sketch!!  Retro meaning that we need to use a stamp that is over a year old.  I got this Unity stamp several years ago as a prize for on of my card wins.

Just Us Girls // #JUG808 ...A "copy and share everything" challenge!!  I picked Carol's card to CASE (copy and share everything).  My inspiration from her card: the typewriter, the butterfly, the florals and the collage technique.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC360 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge, XOXO!!  I added the word prompt to my "typed" note.

Festive Friday Challenges // #FF0202 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the list of 10 elements honoring Valentine's Day, pick 3 to use on your card.  I picked: pink, gray, and hearts.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

You Make Me Smile

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Festive Friday Challenge // #FF0202 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the 10 elements given in honor of Valentine's Day, pick 3 to use on your card.  I picked hearts, pink, and ink blending.  The count down to Valentine's Day is on!!

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS721 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used a mug in place of the circle. My mug was bigger than I remembered, but I really wanted to paper piece this snowman mug.  It seemed fitting with all this super cold weather we are having.

Time Out Challenges // #TOC305 ...A technique challenge!!  For this current challenge they want us to use "our favorite technique".  STENCILING is my favorite technique...oh and I really love paper piecing too...this card has both!!

The Paper Players // #PP771 ...A theme challenge!! LOVE IS IN THE AIR is the theme for this current challenge.  I made this card as a Valentine for one of my coffee loving friends.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVerison)

Happiness Always!!

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC666 ...A sketch challenge!!  Their current sketch was perfect for combining these challenge and creating a wedding card.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 24JAN26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  ALL WHITE is the optional theme for this current challenge.  I love white on white card but I usually have a hard time pulling them off.  Today's creation made be pretty happy!!

I Spy With My Little Eye // #33 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  During the current challenge we are spying NEW BEGINNINGS.  A wedding marks a new beginning for sure.

Alphabet Challenge // 23JAN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  T is for Texture!!  I game my card texture using an embossing folder, iridescent twine, and layering die cuts.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS480 ...A "photo collage" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo...the white (white on white), the circular shape of the gears (circular embossing pattern), and the oval shape of the vase (my sentiment die).

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Penguin Valentine

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Double Trouble Challenge // #208 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Waddle We Do Next" recipe...3 colors from the color wheel (Blue, Red & Yellow), 2 images (2 stamped penguins), and 1 sentiment (always & forever)...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #687...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to include a penguin (I included 2 of them...a him & a her)...CHECK!!

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT687 ...A sketch challenge!!  Part of the Double Trouble challenge is pairing up with the TSOT sketch.  This sketch was perfect for creating a hilly, wintery scene for my 2 penguins.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M509 ...An "any occasion" challenge!!  I picked Valentine's Day as my occasion.  Valentine's Day is right around the corner and I need to add some to my stash for the teachers at work.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Waves of Blue

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC359 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  Shades of Blue!!  I love the shades of blue in the designer paper.

Color Hues // #TCH125 ...A color challenge!!  Blue & White are the colors called for in this challenge.  I got blue waves and a white seagull!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC841 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  FOR BOYS & MEN is the optional theme of this current challenge.  I supply "thank you" cards to  my pastor for him to use and since we live in Florida this one is perfect for adding to his stash.  On today's card, I used Stampin Up's seagull stamp set, some paper from a box of 12 x 12 papers from back in my scrapbooking days (sorry I no longer know which company it came from), and a trio of embellsihment dots from Stampin Up.

Colorful Options // JAN2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  Blue & White are the colors called for in this challenge.  While their color prompt is all icy and cold looking, I went for a warmer look and created a blue and white beachy card.  Can you tell I am ready for summer?!!?

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)