2 Card Monday

 

Card #1 inspired by 3 challenges...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW843 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge: NEUTRAL COLORS!!  I used cream, kraft, and black!!

CAS Colours & Sketches // #577 ...A sketch challenge!!  This clean and simple sketch was prefect for a quick and easy "Thank You" card.

Make My Monday // #MMM270 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is CLEAN & SIMPLE

       

Card #2 inspired by 4 challenges...

Retro Rubber Challenges // #rrcb264 ...A "retro rubber" challenge with a sketch!!  Retro meaning that we need to use a stamp that is over a year old.  I got this Unity stamp several years ago as a prize for on of my card wins.

Just Us Girls // #JUG808 ...A "copy and share everything" challenge!!  I picked Carol's card to CASE (copy and share everything).  My inspiration from her card: the typewriter, the butterfly, the florals and the collage technique.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC360 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge, XOXO!!  I added the word prompt to my "typed" note.

Festive Friday Challenges // #FF0202 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the list of 10 elements honoring Valentine's Day, pick 3 to use on your card.  I picked: pink, gray, and hearts.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

You Make Me Smile

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Festive Friday Challenge // #FF0202 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the 10 elements given in honor of Valentine's Day, pick 3 to use on your card.  I picked hearts, pink, and ink blending.  The count down to Valentine's Day is on!!

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS721 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used a mug in place of the circle. My mug was bigger than I remembered, but I really wanted to paper piece this snowman mug.  It seemed fitting with all this super cold weather we are having.

Time Out Challenges // #TOC305 ...A technique challenge!!  For this current challenge they want us to use "our favorite technique".  STENCILING is my favorite technique...oh and I really love paper piecing too...this card has both!!

The Paper Players // #PP771 ...A theme challenge!! LOVE IS IN THE AIR is the theme for this current challenge.  I made this card as a Valentine for one of my coffee loving friends.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVerison)

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).

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)