New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #346

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #346 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is EMBOSSED BACKGROUND!!  

I embossed a filigree as a background behind my pumpkin and acorn, but I also embossed each of them in different embossing folders.

Today I am also a guest designer for the new Cut It Up challenge #368 that begins today!!  Their challenge is to use a die cut that  follows a THANKFUL/GRATEFUL/BLESSED theme!!  I used a pumpkin die & acorn die from Tim Holtz, along with a stitched sentiment banner from Stampin Up for my die cut elements.  I am so excited to finish out this year as a guest designer for this die cut challenge.

2 additional challenges helped to inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #319 ...A "code word" challenge!!  PUMPKIN is the code word for this current challenge.  I embossed a die cut pumpkin and added some bakers twine, giving my pumpkin a country vibe.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 24OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  I didn't use the optional theme this time...but since I used three different embossing folders on today's card I just had to share over on the CYHTP blog.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #345

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #345 ...A clean & simple challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is USE A TAG!!

I used a tag punch that I picked up at Hobby Lobby, a Unity stamp, some Stampin Up card stock & matching ribbon, a Tim Holtz mini stapler to hold the ribbon in place, and a Sizzix embossing boarder folder on today's card.

Now it is your turn!!  Will it be a tag shaped card or a tag on a card??  We can't wait to see your take on our CAS TAG challenge!!  For additional inspiration and all the details for our new challenge, hop on over to our CAS on Friday blog.

2 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Colorful Options // OCT2026 ...A color challenge!!  ORANGE is the color for October.  I used Stampin Up's Pumpkin Pie card stock and matching ribbon.

{PIN}spirational Challenges // #342 ...A monthly "Pinterest Inspired" challenge!!  Each month we are given a photo from Pinterest to inspire our creation.  My inspiration from October's photo: the feathers, the black, the orange!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge at CAS on Friday #344

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #344 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is SHADES OF GRAY!!  I used Stampin Up's Smokey Slate and Basic Gray for my take on this challenge.  I decided that shades of gray makes a great masculine card.  I pulled out the retired Guy Greetings stamp set from Stampin Up and got busy using my shades of gray.

We hope you will join the fun and play along with our new challenge.  We can't wait to see all the SHADES OF GRAY that will be turning up in our gallery.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Stencil Fun Challenge // SEPT2026 ...A stencil challenge!!  Their moto..."Crazy is our fame...Stencils are our game"!!  I used a stencil from Erin Lee Creative to frame my circle.

AAA Card Challenge // #324 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme.  The theme for this current challenge is to "FOLLOW MY LEAD"...Helen's lead that is!!  I used her shaded circle, her vintage style image, and sketch!!  

Addicted to CAS // #317 ...A "code word" challenge that is clean and simple!!  The code word for challenge #317 is CIRCLE!!  I used an ink blending technique to create my circle on today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #343

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #343 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for our new challenge is AUTUMN/FALL!!  The season is here so lets see your cards that celebrate this time of year.

             

Now it is your turn, what stamps or dies do you have that would fit our new challenge theme?!?  We can't wait to see your clean and simple AUTUMN/FALL cards.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details and check out all the great inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Inky Paws Challenge // #256 ...A Newton's Nook challenge...with a visual prompt!!  My inspiration from the prompt was the pumpkin and the fall colors.

Inspiration Station // #IS89 ...A monthly photo inspired challenge!!  My inspiration from September's photo was the leaves and the assortment of colors.

{PIN}spirational Challenges // #341 ...A monthly Pintrest challenge!!  This month we had a Pintrest photo with mixture of fall colors and leaves!!

 Never Before Used // #NBUS90 ...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 stamp from Newton's Nook...today is the first they have seen ink!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #342

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #342 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge that begins today is SEA!!  When I hear the word SEA, I think of waves and sunshine!!  With that in mind I pull out this stencil that showcases both waves and sunshine perfectly!!  And of course the sea would not be complete without a pelican!!

Hop on over to our blog for all the details on this new challenge and for great inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Allsorts Challenge // #AC857 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL!!  I picked a nautical creature for today's card using Stampin Up's Waves of Inspiration bundle.  I stenciled my background using a stencil from A Colorful Life Designs and Stampin Up inks.

Crazy Is Our Fame...Stencils Is Our Game // SEPT2026 ...A monthly stencil challenge.  The optional theme for the month of September is YELLOW!!  While it is not mostly yellow I did make sure to include some yellow for my Sun & Surf Circle Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs.

Crafty Animals // SEPT2026 ...A monthly ANIMAL challenge!!  I used a pelican on today's card...stamped and die cut using Stampin Up's Waves of Inspiration bundle.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

CAS on Friday Take Two

 

CAS Colors & Sketches // #592 ...A "clean and simple" color challenge!! I kept card #1 clean and simple and used the trio of colors that they called for...Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, and Berry Burst.  I also used those colors on my second card but it was not as clean and simple.

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC696 ...A sketch challenge!!  Card #2 follows there current sketch challenge.  I made this card for one of our teachers that is taking a leave of absence for Coast Gaurd deployment.

Cut It Up // #363 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  ON THE MOVE is the theme for this current challenge!!  I have got sailboats on the move on both of today's cards.  I used Stampin Up's Sunset Coast die for the light house and a sailboat die from their retired Lily Pad bundle.

CAS on Friday // #341 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  Our theme for this challenge is to make a ROUND CARD.  I am on the design team for this challenge that started last Friday and we have had only three people play along...so...I am showcasing this challenge again to stir up interest and encourage others to play along.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #341

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #341 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!! The theme for this current challenge is MAKE A ROUND CARD!!  I used Spellbinders dies (circle and scallop) to make my circle card.  I stamped my tropical get away using Stampin Up's Waterfront stamp set.

Now it is your turn...we can't wait to see your "clean and simple" ROUND cards.  For additional inspiration, hop on over to our blog and check out the great ROUND cards made by the rest of our design team.  While there you will also be able to find all the details for this new challenge.

4 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #314 ...A "code word" challenge that is clean and simple.  The code word for this current challenge is WATER!!

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb278 ...A retro challenge with a theme!!  Retro meaning that you use a stamp that is over a year old...I used Stampin Up's Waterfront that came out in 2018. And the theme for this current challenge is OFF TO THE TROPICS!!

Make My Monday // #MMM284 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BOARDWALK // COASTAL PATHWAY!!

Simply Clean & Simple // AUG2026 ...A monthly "clean & simple" challenge with a theme!!  NATURE is the theme for the month of August.

Card #2 was inspired by 4 challenges...

Color Hues // #TCH139 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors called for in this current challenge...yellow & orange!!  I used Stampin Up's Calypso Coral & Daffodil Delight for my orange and yellow.

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS750 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was pefect for showcasing this card's challenges.

A Cut Above // AUG2026 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of August is FALL FLOWERS.  I think colored leaves are the true flowers of fall but I had a felling the design team really wants to see flowers so I added in to rows of stamped flowers even those my die cut is a leaf.

The Paper Players // #PP799 ...A "clean & simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is LOOKING FORWARD TO FALL!!  Hello, Fall!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Post @ CAS on Friday #340

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #340 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme.  The theme for this current challenge is GET WELL!!  

I made two card for this current challenge...one with the die cut and one with the negative space that it left.  Both card have puppies as they are for a mother and daughter whose puppy is ill!!  One for each of them.  On the die cut card I add some scoring below the sentiment...I hate that the photo doesn't show it because it looks really cool in real life.  

Now it is your turn to play along!!  We can't wait to see your clean and simple get well cards in our gallery.  If you need some addition inspiration hop on over to our blog and check out all the great get well cards made by the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW870 ...A theme challenge!!  ENVELOPE is the theme for this current challenge.  I decorated my envelopes to match my card...each one has a puppy paw on it.

Crafty Animals Challenge // #108 ...A monthly challenge all about animals!!  This is an anything goes challenge as long as you include an animal on your card.

Cut It Up Challenge // #362 ...A die cut challenge with a twist!!  The twist...CUT OUT YOUR SENTIMENT!! I made two cards out of my one die cut...the sentiment & the negative space.

 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)