Retired Christmas Papers

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Stick It Down // NOV2026 ...A monthly sketch challenge found on FaceBook!!  This challenge offers both card sketches and scrapbook sketches...I play along with their card sketches.

The Paper Players // #PP811 ...A color challenge!!  For this current challenge they want to see red, green, and gold.  I used some retired DSP from Stampin Up for my red & green, and my gold is from Hobby Lobby.

The Paper Funday // #93 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is Autumn or Christmas...I went with CHRISTMAS!!

INKspirational Challenges // #IC380 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  CHRISTMAS FLORALS & GREENERY is the word prompt for this current challenge!!  This designer paper has both!!

Color Hues // #TCH144 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors called for in this current challenge RED & GREEN.  We are only suppose to use those two colors...neutrals are permitted.  I wasn't sure if gold is considered a neutral but than I checked on their blog and several DT members had used gold so I figured it was okay! 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Thank You X Two

 

Card #1 inspired by...

Simply Clean & Simple // NOV2026 ...A clean & simple challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for the month of November is LEAVES!!  So leaves it is!!

AAA Card Challenge // #327 ...A clean & simple challenge that gives us a 1+1 grid!!  Autumn + ___.  I picked NATURE...leaves and acorns!!  

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc602 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this current challenge are Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow, and Pecan Pie.  Actually both cards were made with these three colors.

             

Card #2 inspired by...

Just Us Girls // #JUG848 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this die cut challenge is ACORNS.   Die cut some leaves from Stampin Up's retired Beautiful Bouquet bundle and I stamped some acorns from Stampin Up's retired Autumn Splendor stamp set.

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb284 ...A sketch challenge using retro stamps!!  My restro stamp for this challenge comes from Stampin Up's Autumn Splendor which come out in 2009.  I actually found this set at a thrift store...it was brand new and had never been put together!!

                    

Never Before Used // #NBUS92...

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 an acorn stamp on both card (from Stampin Up's AUTUMN SPLENDOR // 2009) that I picked up at a thrift store last November...it is a wooden red rubber set that had never been put together...so brand new, never been used!!  Oh...and I got it for $3...yippie!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

You're Off To Great Places

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #320 ...A "code word" challenge!!  MASK is the code word for this current challenge!!  On Friday I made a card for this challenge that was an actual MASK.  Today I used the code word as a technique and MASKed my main image.

Just Add Ink // #JAI798 ...A "colour & inspiration" challenge!!  The challenge is to use at least 3 of the 5 colors on your card and let the photo inspire you!  I felt like the photo gave off a mystical vibe and I tried to create that on my card using my Lavina stamps and Stampin Up colors (Midnight Muse, Blushing Bride, and Highland Heather).

Time Out Challenge // #TOC325 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is ENCOURGEMENT / FRIENDSHIP / SUPPORT.  My dear, You are off to GREAT places!!

Stencil Fun // NOV2026 ...A monthly stencil challenge with an optional theme!!  "Crazy is our game...Stencil is our fame"...challenge quote!!  I didn't use November's optional theme on today's card but will try to be back with a second entry that does.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy 5th Birthday

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Birthday // #91 ...A birthday challenge with a theme!!  SMALL & DAINTY is the theme for this current challenge!!  How about some SMALL little mice with some DAINTY little cupcakes?!?  My grandson turns 5 on his next birthday...Happy 5th Birthday!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 24OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is NUMBERS!!  I actually have an embossing folder with number...perfect for this challenge.

Inspired By Challenge // #IB414 ...A "visual prompt" challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by...Denim!!  I cut up a pair of stained jean and used a piece on today's card and I used the sketch as well.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Bring on the Merry

 

6 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS761 ...A sketch challenge!!  An oval and some snowflakes...Yes, please!!  A great sketch for bringing this challenges together!!

Color Hues // #TCH144 ...A color challenge!!  Red and green are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Poppy Parade designer paper for my back ground and then colored my little owl's sweater with green and red markers.

Inspired.Create.Challenge // #ICC228 ...A theme challenge!!  CHRISTMAS CARD is the theme for this current challenge!!  Bring on the Merry!!

We Love Stamping // NOV2026 ...A monthly stamping challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of November is Christmas Critter!!  This stamped this little owl using a "builder" set of stamps from Stampendous called Woodsy Stack.  My sentiment was stamped using a Newton's Nook sentiment.

Jingle Belles // #JB2623 ...A "holiday leftovers" challenge!!  My leftovers on this card are the snowflakes.  I have a plate die that cuts out a 5x6 set of snowflakes...I use what I need and then put the leftovers in a little storage box.  My leftover box of snowflakes has an array of colors in different sizes...I picked out some silver ones for today's card.

Make My Monday // #MMM290 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is WINTER ANIMALS!!  I have my little winter owl all cozy in his Christmas sweater!!  Bring on the Merry!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Let's Shell-abrate!!

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Double Trouble // #228 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "SnickerDoodles" recipe...3 doodle style images (a doodled frame,some stars, and the inside of my shells), 2 layers (cut out & layered shells and sentiment), and 1 sentiment (It's your day, let's shellabrate)...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #707...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to include a "punny" sentiment..."SHELL-abrate"...CHECK!!

Try A Sketch on Tuesday // #TSOT707 ...A sketch challenge!!  These two challenges (Double Trouble & TSOT) always partner up.  Since this is a planned partnership on their part (not me picking and combining challenges) you always know they work perfectly together!!

CAS Colours & Sketches // #597 ...A sketch challenge!!  I love the row of images down the side of the card...so many possibilities!!  Since the TSOT sketch was all about doodling it worked to combine these two sketches into one.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW883 ...An "anything goes" challenge!!  I mixed a little bit of doodling with a bit of stamping and layers...anything goes!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

You're All Kinds Of Awesome

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Cards // #326 ...A clean and simple challenge with a sketch!!  This sketch was the starting point for my card today and it worked perfectly for combining these challenges.

Colorful Options // NOV2026 ...A color challenge!!  A "color board" of pinks, purples, and teals in honor of Día de los Muertos.  I even found a Catrinas mask that I could use on today's card.

Addicted to CAS // #320 ...A code word challenge!!  MASK is the code word for this current challenge.  I used an actual mask on my card today...but I had the thought that the design team might be looking for a MASKing technique?!?  Maybe I'll make another card that showcases the technique...stay tuned!?!

Time Out Challenge // #TOC325 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRIENDSHIP/ENCOURAGEMENT/SUPPORT!!  "You're All Kinds of Awesome"...a sentiment that everyone likes to hears and needs to be sent out as a reminder to our friends.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)