Thankful

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI627 ...A "cupcake photo" inspired challenge!!  From this cupcake photo we are inspired by the pale pink and the brown.  I used Stampin Up's Early Espresso and Blushing Bride for my color combo.

Inspired By Challenges // #IB355 ...An inspiration challenge with an optional sketch!!  For this current challenge we are to be inspired by...ACORN!!  I also used the optional sketch on today's card.

Just Us Girls // #JUG794 ...A technique challenge!!  STENCILING is the technique for this current challenge.  I used a brick stencil and some pink and brown ink.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC202 ...A theme challenge!!   The theme for this current challenge is AUTUMN/FALL.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Leafy Thank You

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS705 ...A sketch challenge!!  This clean and simple sketch worked perfectly for combining these four challenges.

Addicted to CAS // #292 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word for this current challenge...LEAVES!!  This code word was perfect for pairing up with the Color Throwdown color combo.

Color Throwdown Challenges // #ctd841 ...A color challenge!!  Terra Cotta, navy, and pale blue are the colors called for in this current challenge.  A perfectly autumn combination.

Just Us Girls // #JUG794 ...A technique challenge!!  STENCILING is the technique being highlighted for this week's challenge.  I left my dies in place and stenciled inside of the metal frames...such a cool back drop for my falling leaves.

3 additional challenges call for Fall//Autumn themed card:

The Paper Funday #80 (a monthly theme challenge)

Inspire.Create.Challenge #ICC202

Inspiraiton Station #77 (a monthly photo inspired challenge)

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC370

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC370 ...A sketch challenge!!  Melissa has a fun "squared away" sketch to inspire us.  

Now it is your turn...how does this sketch inspire you?!?  How will you use this sketch?!? We can't wait to see your creations.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on our "squared away" sketch challenge.  While there you will find awesome inspiration from the rest of the design team.

2 other challenges inspired today's card...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW826 ...A theme challenge!!  I'M STILL STANDING is the theme for this current challenge.  With Jesus and some coffee...I'm still standing!!

I Spy With My Little Eye // SEPT2025 ...A monthly  "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying...clean and simple cards.  My white space is done in black this time...hope that is a-okay.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS77 ...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 new die from my Textured Notes set that I just got from Stampin Up.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Pumpkin Thanks

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS472 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this current challenge are Darling Duck, Timid Tiger, and Pretty Peacock.  As I am typing up this post I realized all three colors have animals in there name...just a little FYI!!

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc280 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: pumpkin, plaid, orange.

Make My Monday // #MMM261 ...A theme challenge!!  Autumnal Fall is the theme for this current challenge.  Nothing says autumn like a pumpkin.

Love Those Pretty Paper // SEPT2025 ...A monthly designer paper challenge!!  For the month of September we are suppose to us designer paper from our favorite provider.  I have several favorites and Stampin Up is right there at the top of the list.  I love that they provide designer papers to match all their colors.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Oh Christmas Tree

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #569 ...A color challenge!!  Mossy Meadow, Secret Sea, Pecan Pie are the colors called for in this current challenge.

ABC Christmas Challenge // 10SEPT25 ...An alphabet Christmas challenge!!  T is the current letter and T is for trees.  Oh Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!!

INKspirational Challenges // #IC350 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  For this current challenge the word prompt is...TREES!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M502 ...A theme challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the theme of this current challenge.  How about a lone Christmas tree to add to our Christmas stash.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Guest Designer @ Just Add Ink #JAI770

 

Today I am guest designing for...

Just Add Ink // #JAI770 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" color: Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, and Highland Heather.  A very pretty color combo for a Mother's Day. 

Now it is your turn!!  How will you use this color combo??  We can't wait to see your creations.

It has been an honor to guest design with the Just Add Ink team for the month of September.  Thanks for the opportunity, it has been fun playing along with your team.  The time difference has been a little bit tricky and I am not sure I have figured it out yet!! LOL

Another challenge helped inspire today's card...

Festive Friday Challenge // #FF0193 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  For this challenge we are asked to use 3 of the 10 elements on the inspo list.  The inspo list for this current challenge is honoring World Card Making Day.  I used pink, purple, and ribbon.  Happy World Card Making Day!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

The Sky's The Limit

 

Today's card was inspired by 4 challenges...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc543 ...An "inspiration" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo...the blue, the clouds, and the sprinkles.  The sky is the limit!!

Double Trouble Challenges // #200 ...A Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3 challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Oodles of Doodles" recipe...3 doodled images, 2 layers, and 1 sentiment...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #679...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to use bright colors (bright colored sprinkles along with bright blue ink) ...CHECK!!

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT679 ...A sketch challenge!!  The TSOT team is pairing up with the Double Trouble challenge to forge a great combination for these current challenges.

The Paper Players // #PP200 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  WATERCOLOR is the theme for this current challenge.  I painted a watercolored sky and then layered my beaded & doodled clouds on top.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Hello Fall

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB354 ...A photo inspired challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by...Autumn!!  My inspiration from the photo...the hello sentiment, pumpkins, and yes I used the sketch.

Just Us Girls // #JUG793 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspiration from the mood board...the pumpkins and the white aged wood.

Color Hues // #TCH118 ...A color challenge!! Smokey Blue and Sage Green are the colors called for in this current challenge.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS77 ...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 new die from my Textured Notes set that I just got from Stampin Up.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)