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 @ Shopping Our Stash #585

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS585 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge is IF THE SHOE FITS!!  These polka dotted shoes my my gnome are perfect for "Bringing on the Merry", don't you think?!?

Now it is your turn to "shop your stash" and find those shoes that you can use to create a card.  Will it be dies, stamps, or maybe stencils??  We can't wait to see what you find in your stash.  For additional inspiration, hop on over to our blog and check out all the other creations from the rest of our design team.  While you are there you can also read all the details for playing along with our challenge.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Found this sketch on the Stampin With Peggy blog and thought it would be perfect for showcasing my gnomes missing shoes!!  Each month Peggy hosts a sketch challenge that you will find on her blog and if you play along and want to share it....find her VIP page on Facebook for posting your creation.

Jingle Belles // #JB2621 ...A "year round" Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is PINK CHRISTMAS!!  I used Stampin Up's Bubble Bath for my gnomes nose and Melon Mambo card stock and designer papers...two shades of PINK!!

Cut It Up // #367 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  PRETTY IN PINK is the theme for this current challenge!!  I think my little gnome is sporting pink and looking pretty.  I die cut all the pieces and parts for creating my PRETTY IN PINK gnomes who is ready to "bring on the merry".

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Fall Reflections

 

5 challenge inspired today's card...

Cut It Up // #366 ...A "die cut" challenge with an optional twist!! The optional twist for this current challenge is USE TWO OR MORE DIES.  I used a guitar reflection die from InLove Arts and a die of birds from Stampin Up.

Make My Monday // #MMM288 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is AUTUMN/FALL. I created a cluster of trees with changing leaves.  The one thing I miss about living in Virginia...here in Florida we don't see much of that.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS498 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the collage of photos: the leaves, the colors, and the autumn vibes!!

The Paper Players // #PP806 ...A theme challenge!! The theme for this current challenge is NATURE'S LANDSCAPES.  I created a waterside reflection on today's card.

A Cut Above // OCT2026 ...A monthly die cut challenge.  I used two different dies from two different companies...Stampin Up and InLove Arts.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS584

 Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS584 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  BLACK CAT is the theme for this current challenge!!  I shopped my stash for the only cat I have on my shelf...Cutest Crew bundle from Stampin Up.

        

I guessing the idea behind the BLACK CAT theme was intented to have a Halloween intention but since I don't make/send Halloween card I followed the theme a bit loosely and created a birthday card for my grand-daughter who loves cats.  Maybe my twist on our theme will inspire those who aren't really into Halloween cats to still play along but use a BLACK CAT in a little different way.  

We hope you will join the fun and play along with our new challenge that begins today.  What do you have in your stash that will fit our BLACK CAT theme??   Hop on over to our blog for all the details on our new challenge and for some inspiration from the rest of the design team.  We can't wait to see your cards in our gallery.

5 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Sketch~N~Scrap // #SNS302 ...A monthly sketch challenge!!  This challenge offers for card sketches and scrapbook sketches...something for everyone!!  I used October's card sketch as the starting point for today's card.

Alphabet Challenge // 02OCT26 ...An ABC challenge!!  L is for LITTLE PEOPLE!!  For this challenge they want to see kid cards...a card for a little person!!  I made this card for my grand-daughter's birthday.

Cut It Up // #366 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is USE MORE THAN ONE DIE!!  I used the kitten and butterfly dies from Stampin Up's Cutest Crew bundle.

A Cut Above // OCT2026 ...An "anything goes" challenge using die cuts!!  This challenge just asks that you use a die...on today's card I used multiple dies.

Inspiration Station // #IS90 ...A monthly "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from this month's photo...the cat and the orange color.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Celebrate

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenge // #IC376 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this FURRY FRIENDS!!  I used the Cutest Crew bundle from Stampin Up for my trio of die cut kittens.

Cut It Up // #365 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is BLACK & ORANGE.  I used Stampin Up's Tangerine Tango (card stock & ink) and Basic Black (ink, card stock & pearls) on today's card.

Alphabet Challenge // 18SEPT26 ...An ABC challenge!!  K is for KITTEN!!  I used a trio of die cut black kitties on today's card.

Addicted to CAS // #317 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word for this current challenge is CIRCLES!!  I used a die cute collage of circles for my kittens to play in.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC225 ...A theme challenge!!  CLEAN & SIMPLE is the theme for this current challenge.  I kept today's card clean and simple with lots of white space.

        Update:

Yippie!!  This card was picked as a winner by both the Cut it Up challenge and the Alphabet challenge!!  Thanks to their design teams for the shout-outs on my kitty card!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

FALL In Love...

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Cut It Up // #364 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is SHAPED CARDS.  I used a retired die from Stampin Up called Top Note for today's card.

Inspiration Station // #89 ...A monthly visual prompt challenge!!  My inspiration from this visual prompt...the colorful leaves!!

We Love Stamping // 06SEPT26 ...A monthly stamping challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of September is TREES & LEAVES.  I went with the leaves portion of this theme.

Inky Paws Challenge // #256 ...A monthly challenge from Newton's Nook!!  For the month of September we have a FALLoween prompt.  I used a new set of stamps that just arrived in the mail from Newton's Nook.

First Cup Challenge // #18 ...A beverage challenge!!  Each month we are challenged to create a card that features a beverage.  How about a steaming cup of joe?!?

 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 they have seen ink!!

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)