HEARTS!!

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC668 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these 5 challenges.

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge // #HSS481 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this current challenge: Flirty Flamingo, Strawberry Slush, and Bubble Bath.  I used my left over scraped from yesterday's card to created today's card.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc280 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this current game board: heart, die, and Red/Pink.  

Just Us Girls // #JUG810 ...A word challenge!!  VALENTINE is the word for this current challenge!!  Hearts, pinks, and red a perfect combination for a VALENTINE!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 14FEB26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  A floating hearts embossing folder: used it on some white cardstock and then punched out 8 squares.  The optional twist: DIE CUT...I used a die for cutting out my heart.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

I Love You

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #301 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word in this current challenge is PINK!!  I used 3 shades of pink and kept it clean and simple!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC209 ...A theme challenge!!  LOVE is the theme for this current challenge!!  Hearts, bows, and an "I love You" equals...LOVE...clean & simmple!!

Make My Monday // #MMM271 ...A technique challenge!!  What technique are we asked to use for this current challenge...Use two dies.  I used Stampin Up's sticked heart and a ribbon boarder die that I was gifted (not sure which company it is from).

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc286 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board: heart, die, and red/pink.  They are BACK...I am so glad that this challenge is back up and running!!

Just Add Ink // #JAI779 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" a sketch.  This sketch was perfect for a clean and simple Valentine.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS481 ...A color challenge!!  Strawberry Slush, Flirty Flamingo, and Bubble Bath are the colors called for in this current challenge.  This trio of pinks makes for a perfect Valentine's color combo.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Enjoy the Journey

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP772 ...A color challenge!!  Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, and Petal Pink are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I stamped and blended these 4 colors together to create today's card.

We Love Stamping // FEB2026 ...An "anything goes" stamping challenge with an optional twist!!  This challenge wants to see stamped images.  I used two...Watercolor Shapes from Stampin Up and my snail stamp is from Lavinia.  The optional twist for this challenge...HEARTS...this little fairy is following her heart and enjoying the journey.  A stretch...YES...so let's just say "anything goes" this time.

The Paper Funday Challenge // #84 ...An "anything goes" fun with paper challenge!!  The possibilities are endless with an anything goes challenge...enjoy the journey!!

 Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

For Your Shower

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc563 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this current color challenge: Melon Mambo, Black, and Bubble Bath.

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI634 ...A "cupcake photo inspired" challenge!!  My inspiration from the cupcake photo: the pink & black color combination and the hearts!!  Love is in the air!!

Allsorts // #AC842 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is MAKE YOUR OWN BACKGROUND.  I did just that using Stampin Up stamps and inks.  I used a Lavina stamp for my focal image.

We Love Stamping // FEB2026 ...A "stamping" challenge with an optional theme!!  HEARTS!!  I stamped hearts in my background using Stampin Up's Work of Art (retired) stamp set.

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb265 ...A "tic-tac-toe" challenge useing retro rubber!!  Retro, meaning that they want us to use a stamp that is over a year old.  The Work of Art set that I used for creating my background is over 10 years old.  While my Lavina stamp, that I used as my focal point, is brand new to me...all the other stamps fit the retro element of this challenge.  My winning three in a row on the tic-tac-toe board: die cut (two stitched ovals from Stampin Up), my choice (retro rubber), and gems (clear rhinestones).

Never Been Used Schtuff // #NBUS83 ...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 inking up a stamp set that was gifted to me for the very first time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion) 

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS567

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS567 ...A "shopping your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is BENT OUT OF SHAPE!!  What does this mean??  It means that we want to see shaped card...no squares or rectangles this time!!

         
Wanna play along?  Hop on over to our blog and check out all the details for our new BENT OUT OF SHAPE challenge.  While you are there you will also find great inspiration from the rest of the design team.  This is a great challenge for pulling those jumbo dies out of your stash!!

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Alphabet Challenges // 06JAN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  U is for UP-LIFTING!!  Today's card was created for a friend going through a rough time...I hope it is up-lifting to her.

Cut It Up // #349 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  THIS MAKES ME HAPPY is the theme for this current challenge.  I used a retired die from Stamping Up called Top Note to make my shaped card.  How does this card fit the theme...it makes me happy that I can make cards that bring a smile, a bit of encouragement, and are up-lifting to other.  Plus the process of creating make me happy!!  A win-win...making myself happy while making others happy!!

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #11 ...A "found in the garden" challenge!!  Butterflies are found in the garden...YES!!  I plant with butterflies and hummingbirds in mind, hoping to attract lots of those flying beauties!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Celebrate You #2

 

Inspiration from 5 more challenges...

Color Hues // #TCH126 ...A color challenge!!  Pink & Red!!  I used Flirty Flamingo and Poppy Parade from Stampin Up for my duo of colors!!

{PIN}spirtional Challenges // #334 ...A "photo inspired challenge from the Pinterest sight!!  My inspiration from the photo...pink & red!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC209 ...A theme challenge!!  LOVE!!  There is all kinds of love on this card!!  It is a celebration of YOU...with lots of love!!

Time Out Challenge // #TOC306 ...A "pick 2 challenge"!!  From the 6 elements given, pick at least 2 to use on your card.  I picked red, pink, sparkle, and heart...all to celebrate you!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M510 ...A technique challenge!!  Stencils and/or dies...these are the techniques they are looking for on our creations.  I use dies on my card...3 different ones to be exact.

This card fit so many challenges and I limit my posts to include just 5 so this card got two posts!!  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Celebrate You!!

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It // #AYSI365 ...A "5 ingredient recipe" challenge!!  The indgredients are: celebrate (die cut sentiment), die/punch (used both), vellum (vellum that I embossed with hearts), bling (clear rhinestones), and red (Poppy Parade).

Inspired By Challenges // #IB374 ...A "photo inspired" challenge with an optional sketch.  Inspired by: Love Letters!!  My inspiration from the photo...the envelope, red and pink, and the hearts.  I also used the sketch as the starting point for today's card.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC360 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge: XOXO!!  I sealed my envelope with an XOXO stamp!!

Just Us Girls // #JUG809 ...A die cut challenge!!  Today they want to see our HEART dies.  This one is retired from Stampin Up, but I just couldn't part with it...one of my favorites especially this time of the year.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW844 ...A theme challenge!! The theme for this current challenge is: Picturing Love!! 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC379

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC379 ...A sketch challenge!!  Heidi's sketch is perfect of using up scraps of designer paper or play with washi tape.  I decide to use some designer paper for my take on her sketch.

             
Now it is your turn...how will you use our new sketch?!?  We can't wait to see your card in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog and get all the details for our new "Strips of Color" sketch challenge.  While there you will also find great inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 other challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #578 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors in this challenge: Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, and Soft Sea Foam.  This color combo had me thinking of the water!!

Cut It Up Challenges // #349 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  THIS MAKES ME HAPPY is the theme for this current challenge.  Being on the water makes me happy!!  I used two dies from Stampin Up on today's card...the sailboat die from Sunrise Sailing and the circle from the stitched shapes set.

Alphabet Challenge // 06FEB26 ...An ABC challenge!!  U is for Up-lifting!!  "You are destined for great things"...an up-lifting message for a nephew who is graduating.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)