A Long Necked Friend

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Cupcake Inspiraitons // #IC633 ...A color challenge!!  Grape, fig, and Beige are the colors called for in this current challenge!!  I used Stampin Up ink and papers for my take on this color combo.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS479 ...A sketch challenge!!  It is always fun to pair up a color challenge with a sketch challenge.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M508 ...A theme challenge!!  BIRTHDAY is the theme of this current challenge.  Nothing like a theme challenge to finish off a combinations of a color and sketch challenge.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Vintage Thank You

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC664 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for playing with this gorgeous designer paper that I have had laying out on my work space.

Make My Monday // #MMM269 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is "Use Paper With Pattern".  Both pieces of designer paper that I used today have repeating patterns.

Ellibelle's Garden Party //  #11 ...A "garden party" challenge!!  Anything found in a garden!! How about vining florals?!? Plus, this designer paper has such a secret garden vibe!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Blue Christmas

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Paper Players Challenge // #PP768 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this challenge: Misty Moolight, Night of Navy, and Silver.   A wintery color combo that is perfect for a snowman carde.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc559 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch worked perfectly for showcasing this combination of challenges.

Color Options // JAN2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  For the month of January the CO teams is asking to see Blue & White cards.

Make My Monday // #MMM269 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is "Papers With Patterns".  I have some printed designer papers and some embossed card stock...both are papers with patterns!!

Love Those Pretty Papers // JAN2026 ...A "designer paper" challenge with an optional twist!!  SNOWMAN is the optional twist for this current challenge.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Penguin Party

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Double Trouble Challenge // #207 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Cool, Wild, and/or Crazy" recipe...3 colors (Soft Sky, Highland Heather & Only Orange), 2 shapes (square & geometric cut outs), and 1 sentiment (Happy Birthday)...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #686...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to use 2 squares (I used a stitched die square and then made mini square embellishments)...CHECK!!

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT686 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch challenge partners up with Double Trouble regularly to give us a double challenge.  

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb263 ...A "retro stamp" challenge with a theme!!  For this first challenge of 2026 the theme is "Anything Goes" and true to it's name this challenge also requires using a stamp that is over a year old.  I used the pequin from Stampin Up's Snow Place bundle that came out in 2015...over 10 years old!!

Alphabet Challenge // 09JAN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  S is for SQUARE!!  I used a stitched square die and a trio of mini squares as an embellishment.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC840 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is "Winter Animals"...I picked a penguin.  This cute little guy is form Stampin Up's Snow Place set.  My embossing folder, inks, and papers are also from Stampin Up.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS565

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS565 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  OLD & NEW is the theme for this current challenge and we want to see something old from you stash and something new to your stash!!  My new item is this color by number watercolor paper from Altenew (a prize for one of my card wins).  My old item is Stampin Up's watercolor pencils that I have had for over 10 years.

Now it is your turn...what do you have that is NEW to your stash that would pair up perfectly with something OLD in your stash?!?  We can't wait to see your old and new pairings!!  If you want all the details for this new challenge, hop on over to our blog and check it out.  While you are there you will also find great inspiration from the rest of the design team!!

4 other challenges inspired today's card...

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC207 ...A theme challenge!!  NEW is the theme for this current challenge.  I love this new watercolor paint by number that I won as a prize for one of my card entries.  Not only was this item brand new, it was also a new technique for me...my first paint by number used on a card.

Festive Friday // #FF0200 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring National Tulip Day, pick three of the ten items to include on your card.  My pick: the tulips, the dry embossing and the orange & yellow color combo.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M508 ...A theme challenge!!  BIRTHDAY is the theme for this current challenge!!  I made this birthday card for a friend who loves tulips.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 10JAN26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  I used a Gina K. Designs embossing folder on today's card and also included the twist...a birthday card for a friend.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Glittery Christmas Wrap

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2601 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  For this first challenge of 2026 the theme is "No Time Like the Presents"...that right...PRESENTS!!  They want us to use left over wrapping paper!!  This red glittery wrapping paper has been a nightmare!!  Glitter every where!!  So very messy...we are at January the 12th and I am still finding this glitter!!  Never again!! 

INKspirational Challenges // #IC358 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  SHINY is the word prompt for this current challenge!!  Between the glitter and the metallic card stock I think I have the shiny covered!!

Time Out Challenge // #TOC304 ...A theme challenge!!  ALL THAT GLITTERS is the theme for this current challenge!!  I have glitter everywhere!!  This glitter Christmas wrap has been the worse purchase ever!!  Glitter is everywhere...I then I use it to make a card...CRAZY!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC377

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC377 ...A sketch challenge!!  Our sketch today is called "A Trio of Fun"!!  I decided this sketch would make a great boy's birthday card...not only did I use a trio of wheels but I included a trio of space ships.

                     

What comes to mind when you see this sketch??  We can't wait to see!!  Hop on over to our blog for all the details and to gather up some inspiraiton from the rest of the design team.  They have some great takes on our new challenge sketch...flowers, mushrooms, snowman, bunnies and gears...the options are endless!!

2 other challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M508 ...A theme challenge!!  BIRTHDAY is the theme of this current challenge. #birthdaysrock!!  I love this sentiment from a retired Stampin Up set...it is perfect for a boy's birthday card!!

Little Red Wagon // #LRW840 ...A theme challenge!!  NEW is the theme for this current challenge!!  Outer space is a whole NEW world!!  And a birthday makes a NEW year of life!!  Might be a stretch but I think NEW "blasts off" of today's card!!  Oh...and it is a NEW creation to add to my birthday stash!!  Also...this is a NEW challenge that begins today with a NEW sketch from Sunday Stamps!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)