Santa's Hat

 4 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS717 ...A sketch challenge!!  This clean and simple sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It was perfect for combining these 4 challenges.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS478 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this challenge are Shaded Spruce, Beige, and Real Red.  The polka dots on this designer paper were white...but I made them beige with my sponge brayer and Crumb Cake ink.  Where there is a will there is a way!!  LOL

Love Those Pretty Papers // DEC2025 ...A "designer paper" challenge with an optional theme!!  SANTA is the optional theme for this current challenge.  I used a Santa hat sticker from Hobby Lobby to incorporate the theme into today's card that used designer paper from Stampin Up.

Colorful Options // DEC2025 ...A color challenge!!  Red & Green are the colors called for in this monthly color challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Shaded Spruce & Real Red.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Celebrate the Season

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

TGIF Challenges // #tgif555 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It was perfect for combining these challenges.

INKspiraitonal Challenges // #IC356 ...A technique challenge!!  The technique that is being showcased for this current challenge is STENCILING!!  An optional twist that earns you a little advantage...stencil snowflakes!!  CHECK!!

Alphabet Challenge // 13DEC25 ...An ABC challenge!!  R is for Ribbon!!  Sheer ribbon is one of my favorite ribbons for using on cards.  I have several different colors but white is my go to.  I actually finished off my roll on this card.  Time to hit Hobby Lobby for some more.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #575 ...An "end of the year//you pick" challenge!!  From past color challenges and sketch challenge pick one to use on a new creation.  I picked a color challenge (#567).  It is the same color combo that I used on yesterday's card...perfect for a snowflake scene.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Merry & Bright

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #575 ...An "end of the year//you pick" challenge!!  From past color challenges and sketch challenge pick one to use on a new creation.  I picked one of each since sketch challenges (#570) and color challenges (#567) pair up so perfectly.

Addicted to CAS // #298 ...A "code word" challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the code word for this current challenge!!  As we get closer and closer to Christmas day...let's all be Merry & Bright!!

Make My Monday // #MMM267 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is "A Clean & Simple Christmas".  Here my my CAS Christmas card.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M507 ...A theme challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the theme for this current challenge!!  Very fitting since Christmas is 8 days away!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS563

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS563 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge that begins today is "My Sweet Embossable You"!!  You can pick dry embossing, like I did, using an embossing folder or you can also do some heat embossing using embossing powders.  Either way is fine, just rummage through your stash and fine one of those embossing options to use on your card.

                

Now it is your turn to shop your stash!!  We can't wait to see what you find for our "My Sweet Embossable You" challenge!!  For additional inspiration, hop on over to our blog...our design team is sure to inspire you.  While you are there you will find all the details for this new challenge that begins today.

Several additional challenges also inspired today's card...

Can You Handle The Pressure // 13DEC25 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is "Any Holiday".  Do birthdays count as holidays?!?  Well, I guess it depends on who you ask.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS81 ...A monthly inky for showcasing those new items that are getting used for the very first time or maybe that items have got pushed aside...you have had it for a long time but just have never used it!!  This embossing folder got picked up at a craft fair this summer and today it got the pressure for the very first time!!

Time Out Challenges // #TOC303 ...A photo inspired challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo...the purple background, and the bling.  Plus birthday's should be celebrated with girlfriends...this picture gives off that girlfriend vibe!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC838 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  NEW is the optional theme for this current challenge.  I am using a new embossing folder from DARICE that I picked up at a craft fair this summer...it makes for a great background behind Stampin Up's "happy birthday" die.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G381

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G381 ...A masculine challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is CHRISTMAS CRITTERS!!  How about a Hippo?!?  Isn't there a song about getting a hippo for Christmas??  Not sure but this two cute hippos seemed like they were ready to do a little Christmas celebrating!!

               

Now it is your turn...what Christmas critter do you have that want to come out and celebrate with us??  We can't wait to see how this new challenge inspires you.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details about this challenge.  While you are there you will find great inspiration from the rest of the design team.  Their cards are sure to get your creative juices flowing.

2 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Colorful Options // DEC2025 ...A monthly color challenge!!  Red & Green are the colors called for this month.  Perfect color combination for all these last minute Christmas cards.

We Love Stamping // DEC2025 ...A monthly stamping challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of December is RED & GREEN.  These cute little hippos from Stamping Up have their sprigs of holly in red and green making them jolly!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Cozy Christmas

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

{PIN}spiraitonal Challenges // #332 ...A monthly Pinterest inspired challenge!!  Each month we are given a Pinterest photo to use as inspiration for our card.  This cozy Christmas photo had me thinking of a cabin nestled in the snow covered woods...cozy indeed!!

Addicted to CAS // #298 ...A "code word" challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the code word for this current challenge!!  Christmas in a cozy cabin in the woods...why, YES!!

Inspiration Station // #IS80 ...A monthly photo inspired challenge!!  Another cozy cabin photo...reminds me of a Christmas we spent in Gatlinburg, TN with my in-laws.  Sweet cozy Christmas memories.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M507 ...A theme challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the theme for this current challenge!!  Nothing like a cozy fire in a cabin to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Let It Snow!!

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By Challenge // #IB366 ...An inspiration challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by...BRIGHT CHRISTMAS!!  And I used the optional sketch!!  I loved the bright colors in this modern Christmas inspiration photo.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc285 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this game board: bow (a die cute bow), square (two stamped squares in Stampin Up's Watercolor Shapes) , and sparkle (10 pink rhinestones).

Can You Handle The Pressure // 13DEB25 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is ANY HOLIDAY!!  Since it is December I am picking Christmas!!  I used Stampin Up's snowflake embossing folder for my background.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #32 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying something...Festive for Christmas!!  How about a bow, trees, and snowflakes!?!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVerison)