Have The Best Day

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS759 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for combining today's challenges.  It was a fun clean and simple sketch with so many possibilities.  I may just have to use it again before this challenge is over.

AAA Card Challenge // #325 ...A "clean and simple" color challenge!!  I used Stampin Up colors: Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Night of Navy, and Mossy Meadow on today's card.

Stencil Fun Challenge // OCT2026 ...An "anything goes" stencil challenge with an optional twist!!  I didn't use the optional twist today but stay tuned...I will use it on tomorrow's card.  "Crazy is our fame, STENCILS are our game"...their blog quote!!

Alphabet Challenge // 16OCT26 ...An ABC challenge!!  M is for MOTIVATIONAL!!  Sometimes you just need to be reminded to have the BEST day...and you might just need a card to motivate you to make it that!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Rhinestone Christmas Tree

3 challenges inspired today's card...

TGIF Challenge // #tgifc599 ...A "product" challenge!!  The product that is being showcased is Stampin Up's Cutest Crew.  I used one of the little puppies on today's card.  Can you find him??  He is playing peek-a-boo amongst the packages!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 10OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!! BIRTHDAY is the optional twist for this current challenge!!  Christmas is the BIRTHDAY celebration of Jesus...so I think this can count!!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 14OCT26 ...An ABC challenge with a Christmas theme!!  U is for UNUSED (new rhinestones from Honey Bee stamps & this is the first I have inked up the puppies in the Cutest Crew stamp set). V is for Violet (I have violet packages and violet rhinestones).

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 the puppy stamp from Stampin Up's Cutest Crew stamp set...it is getting inked up for the very first time.  Also, I am using rhinestones from Honey Bee Stamps for the very first time today.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Beautiful Blessing

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC704 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card and it worked perfectly for combining these challenges.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #596 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this current challenge: Mossy Meadow, Golden Glow, and Cajun Craze...a perfectly Autumn combination.

TGIF Challenge // #tgifc599 ...A "product" challenge!!  The product that is being showcased is Stampin Up's Cutest Crew.  I ordered the bundle and used the three kitty dies on today's card.

INKspirational Challenge // #IC378 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge is CLEAN&SIMPLE and they want us using plaid!!  I used Stampin Up's plaid designer paper in Cajun Craze to make my punch art pumpkin.

The Paper Player // #PP808 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is HAPPY AUTUMN!!  This is also suppose to be a clean and simple challenge...my card yesterday was simple but lacked being clean, so today's card fits the challenge a little bit better. 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Leaf Blueprint

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Colourful Challenges // #33 ...A "colourboard" challenge!!  When I saw the current colourboard, I right away thought of this designer paper from Stampin Up...that peachy wood grain look fits perfectly!!

We Love Stamping // OCT2026 ...A monthly stamping challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of October is SHADES OF AUTUMN!!  This blueprint leaf stamp from Tim Holtz fit this month's theme.

The Paper Player // #PP808 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is HAPPY AUTUMN!!  This was also suppose to be a clean and simple challenge...my card was simple but it ended up not being very clean.  I will try again tomorrow to make another card that is both clean and simple.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #42 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying "AUTUMN IN THE WOODS!!  I have a "woodsy" background and an autumn leaf.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #585

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS585 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge is IF THE SHOE FITS!!  These polka dotted shoes my my gnome are perfect for "Bringing on the Merry", don't you think?!?

Now it is your turn to "shop your stash" and find those shoes that you can use to create a card.  Will it be dies, stamps, or maybe stencils??  We can't wait to see what you find in your stash.  For additional inspiration, hop on over to our blog and check out all the other creations from the rest of our design team.  While you are there you can also read all the details for playing along with our challenge.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Found this sketch on the Stampin With Peggy blog and thought it would be perfect for showcasing my gnomes missing shoes!!  Each month Peggy hosts a sketch challenge that you will find on her blog and if you play along and want to share it....find her VIP page on Facebook for posting your creation.

Jingle Belles // #JB2621 ...A "year round" Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is PINK CHRISTMAS!!  I used Stampin Up's Bubble Bath for my gnomes nose and Melon Mambo card stock and designer papers...two shades of PINK!!

Cut It Up // #367 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  PRETTY IN PINK is the theme for this current challenge!!  I think my little gnome is sporting pink and looking pretty.  I die cut all the pieces and parts for creating my PRETTY IN PINK gnomes who is ready to "bring on the merry".

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G391

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G391 ...A masculine challenge!!  For this current challenge we want you to use 3 out of the 4 colors: purple, green, orange and black!!  I used purple, green, and black.

Now it is your turn!!  We can't wait to see which colors you pick and how you use them to make a masculine card.  For additional inspiration, hop on over to our blog and check out the other cards make by our design team for this challenge.  While you are there you can also read all the details for this new challenge.  We look forward to seeing your cards in our gallery.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Scrap~N~Sketch // WCMD#2 ...A sketch challenge special for World Card Making Day.  This was their #2 sketch for the month.  It worked perfectly for showcasing C4G's new challenge!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 10OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY.  I made a masculine birthday card using an embossed background with a folder from Darice.

Addicted To Stamps & More // #ATS&M528 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BIRTHDAYS!!  I am always in need of a masculine birthday card for my stash.

 New Product Showcasing...

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 a floral stamp set and bird die from Altenew's mini monthly subscription.  It arrived on Friday and I inked it up for the first time for today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy Thanksgiving

 5 challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It // #AYSI383 ...A "5 ingredient recipe" challenge!!  The ingredients called for in this current recipe challenge are gingham, gems, twine, die cut, and a pumpkin!!  I got all five ingredients mix into today's card.

Cupcake Inspiration // #CI642 ...A "cupcake inspired" challenge!!  For this current challenge we have a photo of fall cupcakes!  

Inspired By // #IB411 ...A "visual prompt" challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by...PUMPKINS!!  I didn't use the sketch this time but let the colors and the pumpkins be my inspiration.

Inspiration Station // #IS90 ...A monthly "visual prompt" challenge!!  I made a card earlier this month that focused on the cat and had no pumpkin.  Today's card has a pumpkin and no cat!  Maybe I will make on more that has both a pumpkin and a cat?!?  Stay tuned...

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #20 ...An "anything found in or from a garden" challenge!!  PUMPKINS are in the garden right now!!  Not quite ready to be picked but they will be soon!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)