With Sympathy

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Festive Friday // #FF0221 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring Veteran's Day, pick three out of the 10 elements to use on your card.  I picked poppies, "with sympathy" sentiment, and watercolors.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC861 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  FEMININE is the optional theme for this current challenge.  I created a feminine sympathy card using a lace embossing folder and a filigree background stamp...both retired from Stampin Up.  I also used Stampin Up inks...Basic Black, Going Gray, Poppy Parade, and Garden Green.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 24OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  I didn't use the optional twist on today's card but used two different embossing folders.

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #20 ...An "anything in or from the garden" challenge!!  I wish I had some poppies in my garden...sadly they don't do so well here in Florida.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

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)

Rhinestone Christmas Tree

3 challenges inspired today's card...

TGIF Challenge // #tgifc599 ...A "product" challenge!!  The product that is being showcased is Stampin Up's Cutest Crew.  I used one of the little puppies on today's card.  Can you find him??  He is playing peek-a-boo amongst the packages!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 10OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!! BIRTHDAY is the optional twist for this current challenge!!  Christmas is the BIRTHDAY celebration of Jesus...so I think this can count!!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 14OCT26 ...An ABC challenge with a Christmas theme!!  U is for UNUSED (new rhinestones from Honey Bee stamps & this is the first I have inked up the puppies in the Cutest Crew stamp set). V is for Violet (I have violet packages and violet rhinestones).

Never Before Used // #NBUS91 ...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 the puppy stamp from Stampin Up's Cutest Crew stamp set...it is getting inked up for the very first time.  Also, I am using rhinestones from Honey Bee Stamps for the very first time today.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G391

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G391 ...A masculine challenge!!  For this current challenge we want you to use 3 out of the 4 colors: purple, green, orange and black!!  I used purple, green, and black.

Now it is your turn!!  We can't wait to see which colors you pick and how you use them to make a masculine card.  For additional inspiration, hop on over to our blog and check out the other cards make by our design team for this challenge.  While you are there you can also read all the details for this new challenge.  We look forward to seeing your cards in our gallery.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Scrap~N~Sketch // WCMD#2 ...A sketch challenge special for World Card Making Day.  This was their #2 sketch for the month.  It worked perfectly for showcasing C4G's new challenge!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 10OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY.  I made a masculine birthday card using an embossed background with a folder from Darice.

Addicted To Stamps & More // #ATS&M528 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BIRTHDAYS!!  I am always in need of a masculine birthday card for my stash.

 New Product Showcasing...

Never Before Used // #NBUS91 ...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 floral stamp set and bird die from Altenew's mini monthly subscription.  It arrived on Friday and I inked it up for the first time for today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge at Sunday Stamps #SSC397

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC397 ...A sketch challenge!!  Laurie was our sketch designer for this new challenge.  I took a little liberty with her sketch and switched out the oval for a window pane...I hope that was okay!?!  I was the only design team member that did, so....maybe it wasn't?!?

                      

Now it is your turn to play along...how will this sketch inspire you??  We can't wait to see your takes in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on this new challenge and to be inspired by the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Double D Challenges // 07OCT26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the 4 photos given...the window pane and the Autumn colors.  Fall is a great time to celebrate a birthday...cooler weather, bonfires, and a celebratory crispness is in the air...makes for a great party outside!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 10OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!  I embossed a brick wall for my window and included the optional birthday element by adding a "happy birthday" sentiment.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M528 ...A theme challenge!!  This current challenge has a HAPPY BIRTHDAY theme!!  Today's birthday card will be used for an upcoming fall birthday that our family is celebrating.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Forest Fungi

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Color Hues // #TCH142 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this challenge are AMBER & BRUNT RED!!  Amber ribbon & mushroom on the envelope. Brunt Red mushroom tops!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 26SEPT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  The twist for this current challenge is TREES!!  I used a birch tree embossing folder on today's card.

The Paper Players // #PP806 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is NATURE'S LANDSCAPES!!   I created a forest landscape.

Make My Monday // #MMM288 ...A theme challenge!! The theme for this current challenge is AUTUMN/FALL!!  

Update:  Thanks to the design team over at Make My Monday, this card was chosen as a "top pick"!! Thanks for the shout out on my mushroom card!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

My Door...

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI381 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this "High Tech Handsomeness" challenge: Basic Gray, Smokey Slate, and Azure Afternoon.  I even pulled in the photo theme that showed these colors and made a card with a brick wall and blue door.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC858 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is SYMPATHY/THINKING OF YOU/GET WELL!!  I think this "My door is always open for you" from Unity Stamps fits the optional theme perfectly.  I won this door & plant dies from Tonic Studios and the two embossing folders are from Stampin Up as well as the card stock & ink.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 12SEPT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is CLOUDY DAY!  For this challenge we were asked to use clouds...I just happened to have a cloud embossing folder...Yippie!!

 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 die from Tonic Studios and inking up a sentiment from Unity Stamp for the first time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVerson)

Guest Designer @ Double Trouble #225

 

Today I am a guest designer at...

Double Trouble // #225 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Sweet Surprise" recipe...3 layers (yellow mat, embossed white and images), 2 images (butterfly and mushrooms), and 1 aperture (shaker with micro beads)...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #704...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to fill in our aperture and create a shaker card...CHECK!!  How fun to be a "crazy cousin" added into the Double Trouble family tree.  Thanks for letting me be a guest designer for this challenge.

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT704 ...These two challenges (Double Trouble & TSOT) always partner up.  Since this is a planned partnership on their part (not me picking and combining challenges) you always know they work perfectly together!!

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #19 ...An "anything found in or from a garden" challenge!!  Butterflies and mushrooms are both found in a garden!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 12SEPT26 ...An embossing challenge!!  They also give an optional theme but I didn't use it on today's card...just a honeycomb embossing folder.

Word Art Wednesday // #768-769 ...An "anything goes scripture inspired" challenge!!  I didn't use the scripture this time, instead I just kept the card front free of any sentiment.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)