Happy Anniversary

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #315 ...A clean and simple "code word" challenge!!  ANNIVERSARY is the code word for this challenge!!  I created a CAS anniversary card for our friends who are celebrating 15 years.

Time Out Challenge // #TOC320 ...A "photo inspired" challenge!!  I created a stain glass window effect by using one of the dies from Stampin Up's Sunset Coast set.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M524 ...An "any occasion" challenge!!  How about an anniversary??  That is an occasion worth celebrating, right?!?

I Spy With My Little Eye // #40 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this challenge we are spying something YELLOW!!  I have two yellow flowers and some yellow ink!!

Little Red Wagon // #LRW873 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this currnt challenge is ANYTHING TIMES THREE!!  I used three pink heart enamel embellishments on today's card.  They seemed like the perfect addition to this anniversary card.

Update: Yippie!!  This card was chosen as a "top 3" over at the Addicted to CAS challenge!!  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on this card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sunflower Greetings

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspiration Station // #88 ...A monthly photo inspired challenge!!  The photo for the month of August focuses on SUNFLOWERS!!  So I pulled out my Tracey Evans sunflower stamp and got to work.  I also used my next to last sunflower embellishment from Hobby Lobby.

Just Us Girls // #JUG837 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspiration from the mood board...the dark rich colors and the sunflower.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #40 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "spying" a sunflower or something yellow!!

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS495 ...An "inspiration" challenge!!  My inspiration from the collage of photos...the sunflowers!!

INKspirational Challenge // #IC374 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge is GARDEN!!  Every year we add a sunflower or two to our garden.

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.  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sending Happy Thoughts

 

Today's card was inspired by 4 challenges...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #591 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card and it worked perfectly for combining these challenges.

Color Hues // #TCH138 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors for this current challenge...Navy & Teal!!  I used Stampin Up's Coastal Cabana and Night of Navy for my navy and teal sunflowers.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #39 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING WITH WINGS!!  Can you spy my something with wings??  BEES!! two on my card and one on my envelope.

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #18 ...An "anything in or from a garden" challenge!!  Flowers & bees,  two things you will find in the garden!!

Never Before Used // #NBUS89 ...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 another new die from the set that I ordered from Emily Moore Designs...the first time this die has felt the pressure!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Hard Times Better

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

I Spy With My Little Eye // #39 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "spying" SOMETHING WITH WINGS!!  How about a flock of birds...YES!!  Lot of wings on today's card.

Festive Friday // #FF0214 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring National Friendship Day, choose 3 of the 10 elements to use on your card.  My pick from the inspo list: friend sentiment, birds, and doodling.  Friends make the good times better & the hard times easier!!  So true!!

AAA Colourful Challenge // #30 ...A "colourboard" challenge!!  For this current challenge we have been given a night sky colourboard.  I mimicked the night sky, just layered my colors in reverse order.  Seemed fitting to have the "hard times" portion of the sentiment in the gray.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc587 ...A "technique" challenge!!  The technique being showcased for this current challenge is TONE ON TONE stamping.  My sentiment is gray on gray at the bottom, but the orange on orange landed more like a orange on yellow...ooops!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Thinking of You

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By // #IB395 ...A "photo inspired" challenge!!  My inspiration from this photo of sea life cookies...the color combo, and the sea life theme.

Alphabet Challenge // 26JUN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  E is for EMBOSSING!!  I used two of my favorite embossing folders for today's card.  I love all things beachy so of course these folders are a favorite.

As You See It // #AYSI376 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  My favorite embossing folder is______.  Stampin Up's Seabed and 3D Seashells are two of my favorite embossing folders and they get used a lot since I make lots of cards with a beachy theme.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #38 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "spying" SOMETHING FROM THE SEA.  From the sea...shells, seaweed, and coral...YES!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC389

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC389 ...A sketch challenge!!  Heidi has a fun "Down the Hill" sketch for us.  

           

This sketch has me thinking about the fishes in Stampin Up's A Fish & A Wish bundle...stamps and a matching punch...perfect for Heidi's sketch.

Now it is your turn!!  What do you see in Heidi's sketch??  We can't wait to see how this sketch inspires you.  Hop on over to our blog for additional inspiration from our design team and all the details for this new "Down the Hill" sketch challenge.

3 additional challenge inspired today's card...

Colorful Options // JUN2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  Aqua is the color for the month of June.  I used Stampin Up's Coastal Cabana for my aqua today!!

I Spy With My Little Eye // #38 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING BY THE SEA!!  I think this sea scape embossing folder and punched out fish fit the challenge perfectlly.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW864 ...A theme challenge!! The theme for this current challenge is Feather, Fur & Fin.  I picked the FIN element for today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Let's Get Together

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Make My Monday // #MMM280 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge...STENCILS!!  I used a sun ray stencils from Tim Holtz on today's card.

Lattes & Layers // JUN2026 ...A monthly latte challenge!!  I used stamps from multiple companies for today's card and layered them up...the sentiment layered in the sun rays is from the Greetery's Cozy Cup set, the beach design layered on the cup is from Stampin Up, and the to go cup is a Heidi Swapp stamp.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #38 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING BY THE SEA.  How about some waves and sunshine.  And who doesn't love a coffee shop over looking the beach!?!

Never Before Used // #NBUS87 ...

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 inking up, for the very first time, a "to go" coffee cup from Heidi Swapp stamps.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)