Happiness Always!!

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC666 ...A sketch challenge!!  Their current sketch was perfect for combining these challenge and creating a wedding card.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 24JAN26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  ALL WHITE is the optional theme for this current challenge.  I love white on white card but I usually have a hard time pulling them off.  Today's creation made be pretty happy!!

I Spy With My Little Eye // #33 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  During the current challenge we are spying NEW BEGINNINGS.  A wedding marks a new beginning for sure.

Alphabet Challenge // 23JAN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  T is for Texture!!  I game my card texture using an embossing folder, iridescent twine, and layering die cuts.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS480 ...A "photo collage" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo...the white (white on white), the circular shape of the gears (circular embossing pattern), and the oval shape of the vase (my sentiment die).

Update:  This card was chosen as a "top 3" over at the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog!!  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Penguin Valentine

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Double Trouble Challenge // #208 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Waddle We Do Next" recipe...3 colors from the color wheel (Blue, Red & Yellow), 2 images (2 stamped penguins), and 1 sentiment (always & forever)...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #687...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to include a penguin (I included 2 of them...a him & a her)...CHECK!!

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT687 ...A sketch challenge!!  Part of the Double Trouble challenge is pairing up with the TSOT sketch.  This sketch was perfect for creating a hilly, wintery scene for my 2 penguins.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M509 ...An "any occasion" challenge!!  I picked Valentine's Day as my occasion.  Valentine's Day is right around the corner and I need to add some to my stash for the teachers at work.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Waves of Blue

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC359 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  Shades of Blue!!  I love the shades of blue in the designer paper.

Color Hues // #TCH125 ...A color challenge!!  Blue & White are the colors called for in this challenge.  I got blue waves and a white seagull!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC841 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  FOR BOYS & MEN is the optional theme of this current challenge.  I supply "thank you" cards to  my pastor for him to use and since we live in Florida this one is perfect for adding to his stash.  On today's card, I used Stampin Up's seagull stamp set, some paper from a box of 12 x 12 papers from back in my scrapbooking days (sorry I no longer know which company it came from), and a trio of embellsihment dots from Stampin Up.

Colorful Options // JAN2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  Blue & White are the colors called for in this challenge.  While their color prompt is all icy and cold looking, I went for a warmer look and created a blue and white beachy card.  Can you tell I am ready for summer?!!?

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Two Card Wednesday

Card #1 was inspired by 3 challenges...

Just Us Girls // #JUG305 ...A technique challenge!!  The technique we are to use...STENCILING!!  This is a new stencil that just arrived from Lavinia.  I love white ink on kraft...such a cool look.

Time Out Challenges // #TOC305 ...An inspiration challenge!!  For this current challenge we are to be inspired by OUR FAVORITE TECHNIQUE.  Stenciling is one of my favorite techniques!!

We Love Stamping // JAN2026 ...A stamping challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of January is SOMETHING NEW!!  I stamped my new mouse from Lavinia and stenciled around him with my new stencil...oh and the washi tape is new too!!  

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS82 ...A "never been used" site for showcasing our new items!!  Not really a challenge blog but a place to link up your never been used items.  Today I am using a new stamp for the very first time and a brand new stencil as well.

Card #2 was inspired by 4 challenges...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #577 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's 2nd card.  It was perfect for showcasing all 4 of these challegnes.

Make My Monday // #MMM370 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is CLEAN & SIMPLE!!  Here is my CAS entry for challenge #370.

Addicted to CAS // #300 ...A "code word" challenge!!  FOOD is the code word for this current challenge.  How about a chocolate covered strawberry?!?

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc561 ...A product challenge!!  The product that is being showcased for this current challenge is...EMBOSSING POWDER!!  I used some of Stampin Up's retired Early Espresso embossing powder to my my strawberry into a chocolate covered strawberry.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

 

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS566

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS566 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  LOVE ME DO is the theme for this current challenge.  We want to see some of your love items from you stash!!   On my card I used some love birds, heart designer papers, heart die, and created an "I love you" sentiment for on my mitten.

                            
What pieces and parts do you have in your stash that follows our love theme?!?  We can't wait to see your creations!!  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on this new challenge and then join the fun and play along with us!!  The rest of the SOS design team has some great creation to inspire you.

4 other challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB372 ...A "photo inspired" challenge with an optional sketch!!  From the inspiration photo of MITTENS, create a card.  My inspiration for today's card came the color combo, the birdie, and of course I had to use a mitten!!  Today, I did use the optional sketch.

Alphabet Challenge // 23JAN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  T is for texture!!  I gave my mitten some texture using one of Stampin Up's retired embossing folder.

Cut It Up // #348 ...A "die cut" challenge!!  I used 2 die cuts on today's card...the heart and the "you" in my "I love you" sentiment.

Just Add Ink // #JAI777 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" something seasonal!! Since February is almost here I picked the Valentine season as the theme on my card.  Love is in the Air!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy 3rd Birthday!!

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS720 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for celebrating the 3rd birthday of our grand-niece.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #33 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying NEW BEGINNINGS!!  A 3rd birthday marks so many new beginnings!!  So many "firsts" are in store for this sweet little girl!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M509 ...An "any occasion" challenge!!  I think a 3rd birthday fits this challenge perfectly!!  Every three year old will be thinking that their birthday IS the occasion of the year!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC378

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC378 ...A "color palette" challenge!!  From this LOVE IS IN TH AIR color palette of 5 colors, pick three to be used on you card.

                        

With February right around the corner, this color palette is perfect for creating Valentine's Day cards.  I love pinks and browns together and can't wait to see them in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on our new color challenge.  While there you will find great inspiration from the rest of our design team.

4 other challenges also inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC665 ...A sketch challenge!!  I love the banner and layers that this sketch offered.  It was a fun sketch to follow and it paired up perfectly with Sunday Stamp's color challenge.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M509 ...A theme challenge!!  Any Occasion is the theme of this current challenge.  Valentine's Day is the occasion of today's creation!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 24JAN26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  I did not use the optional twist on today's card but since I used two different embossing folders on today's card I wanted to add it to your gallery.  I will be back with a card that does use your optional twist...stayed tuned!!

Alphabet Challenge // 23JAN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  T is for Texture!!  I used two different embossing folders on today's card so I got that texture theme covered!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)