New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC398

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC398 ...A sketch challenge!!  Lisa created a fun "In the Corner" sketch to inspired our creativity!!  I used ribbons for my banners and layered them on sheet music right out of an old songbook I picked up at a yard sale.

How does Lisa's sketch inspire you??  We can't wait to see your entries in our gallery!!  For additional inspiration from the rest of our design team and for all the details on this new challenge, hop on over to our blog.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI384 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FEATHERS.  I used a new die from Altenew's mini monthly subscription.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW882 ...A theme challenge!!  S is for STENCIL...that is their current theme!!  I used a brick stencil from Tim Holtz and stenciled randomly over my sheet music.

Double D Challenge // 21OCT26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  Four photos of flying animals to inspire a WING theme!!  I've got one single bird with an embossed wing.

Verse of the Day: (coutesy of YouVersion)

Deck The Halls

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS760 ...A sketch challenge!!  Their current sketch worked perfectly for combining these challenges into an adorable Christmas card.

Double D Challenge // 21OCT26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  Four photos of flying animals to inspire a WING theme!!  My trio of winged birdies are decking the hall with a loud and proud fa-la-la-la-la!

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI384 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FEATHERS!!  The fluffy feathers on this trio of birdies makes them so adorable.

Jingle Belles // #JB2622 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is ANIMALS!!  I picked birdies from a Pretty Little Studio packets for my animals.

ABC Christmas // 14OCT26 ...An alphabet Christmas challenge!!  I used both the letters on today's card...U is for UNUSED and V is for VIOLET.  Today I broke the seal on this Christmas packet from Pretty Little Studio and used it for the first time.  I used Stampin Up's Highland Heather for my violet.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVerion)

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)

Birthday Soccer Girlie

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW877 ...A "recipe" challenge!!  They want to see 1 image, 2 papers, and 3 embellishments.  I used 1 soccer girl stamp from Me&My Big Ideas, 2 papers (solid card stock and designer paper from Stampin Up) and 3 pink rhinestones from Hobby Lobby.

Just Add Ink // #JAI795 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" dies & stencils...one or both...with a kid theme.  On my card, I used both and I followed the KID theme!!

Double D Challenge // 26SEPT26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  Pretty In Pink...the color was my inspiration along with the bows (see the bows in my little players hair)!!  All things pink on today's card...pink card stock, pink ink, pink designer paper, pink stenciling, and a pink uniform!!

Retro Rubber // #rrcb281 ...A retro stamp with a tic-tac-toe board challenge!!  This girlie soccer player is over 15 years old...from back in the day when I was a soccer mom and still scrapbooking.  My winning three in a row on the tic-tac-toe board: distressed edge, letters, and die.

Just Us Girls // #JUG842 ...A theme challenge!!  STENCIL is the theme for this current challenge.  On Wednesday I stenciled inside my die cut bubbles, making little floral inserts.  I loved how it looked so I used it again today.  The stencil that I used is from Funky Fossil.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Planted Paradise

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS496 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called up in this current challenge are Secret Sea, Cajun Craze, and Pool Party.

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb280 ...A sketch challenge!!  I had so much fun with this sketch that I needed to use it again!!  My retro stamp is from Stampin Up's Planted Paradise that came out in 2024.

Double D Challenges // 02SEPT26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo collage...the vase and the shades of blue.

Update:  This card was chosen by the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge as a winner!!  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on my card!!  Y'all know how to make a girl feel good!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Under His Wings

 4 challenges inspired today's card...

Double Trouble // #222 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Gimme Smore" recipe...3 layers (Very Vanilla base, Calypso Coral layer, designer papers), 2 colors (Early Espresso & Calypso Coral), and 1 sentiment (verse sentiment from Unity Stamps) ...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #701...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to use an extra ingredient (border punch & twine...two extra ingredients)...CHECK!!

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT701 ...These two challenges 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!!

Double D Challenges // 05AUG26 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FEATHERS!!  I love this stamp from Unity Stamps with its feathers, wings, and scripture.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #39 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING WITH WINGS!!  I have several birds in flight...wings spread wide!!

Update:  Yippie!!  This card was chosen as a "top 3" over at the Try A Stamp On Tuesday and at the Double Trouble Challenge...two wins for this card!!  Thanks to the design team for the shout outs on my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Pina Colada

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Double D Challenges // 15JUL26 ...A themed challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is YOUR FAVORITE FRUIT!!  Pineapple is my favorite fruit!!  Fresh pineapple is the best but I will take it frozen or even canned!!  And a frozen drink in an actually pineapple is the bomb!!

First Cup Challenges // JUL2026 ...A monthly beverage/drink related challenge!!  Most of the time you will find coffee themed cards from me but today my beverage is a pina colada...severed in a pineapple.  Totally inspired by July's beverage photo!!  Happy Sipping!!

Spiltcoast Stampers // #SC1120 ...A sketch challenge that posts every Wednesday with no end date!!  This sketch is from June 24th and it worked perfectly for showcasing my pina colada drink.

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb277 ...A retro challenge with a tic-tac-toe game board!!  Retro as in, use a stamp that is over a year old.  The Timeless Tropical bundle that I used for die cutting my pineapple & stamping my envelope came out in 2020 (so it fits the retro element of this challenge).  While I didn't use a stamp on my card I did use a stamp from the Timeless Tropical bundle on my matching envelope.  My winning three in a row on this game board runs across the top: sparkle (green chunky glitter), emboss (these dies not only cut but also emboss), and die cut image (my pineapple and foliage).

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sweet Thing

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Cards // #318 ...A clean and simple "follow my lead" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are following Marlies.  I used a new embossing folder from Darice and created an embossed strip instead of a black and white strip.

Alphabet Challenge // 26JUN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  E is for embossing.  I embossed a full folder in white and then cut out three of the images and colored them.  I used the left over bit for my side panel and envelope.

Double D Challenges // 1JULY26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the visual given...the watermelon slices!!  I know they are candy in the photo but fresh works, doesn't it?!?

FarmQuest Challenges // #84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRUIT, GARDEN, or ORCHARD.  I picked the fruit element for today's card.

Never Before Used // #NBUS88 ...

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 brand new embossing folder from Darice that I picked up on my trip to VA at the Green Valley Book Fair.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)