Thanks A Latte

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC217 ...A sketch challenge!!  This fun sketch worked perfectly for combining these challenges.  But I do have a question...should anyone one have 6 cups of coffee??  Maybe I should have picked something else for my 6 little boxes, but this cute little coffee cup from Trinity Stamps was calling to me and it fit this next challenge.

Time Out Challenge // #TOC314 ...An "inspired by" challenge!!  The inspiration for this current challenge...YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE!!  Yep...I am sipping on one right now as I type up this blog post!!  I promise I will not have six of them!! :-)

Color Hues // #TCH134 ...A color challenge!!  The color duo called for in this current challenge...pink & turquoise!!  I used Stampin Up's designer papers for my pink & turquoise, and the background of coffee beans comes from Newton's Nook.

                                                                                          

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Mom & Christmas

 

2 challenges inspired today's card...

Festive Friday Challenge // #FF0197 ...A "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring "National Family Day", choose three items to include on your card.  My pick of three: patterned paper, parent & child, and masking technique (used on both the card and the matching envelope).

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC205 ...A sketch challenge!!  The current ICC challenge is a sketch challenge and it was perfect for combining these two challenges into a mother's day card.

Card #1 was inspired by 4 challenges...

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M505 ...A technique challenge!!  Stencils are called for in this current challenge.  This challenge was perfect for playing with my brand new Sweet Poppy stencil that came in the mail yesterday.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #573 ...A color challenge!!  The colors...Stampin Up's Real Red, Shaded Spruce, and Gold.  I used Shaded Spruce card stock to mat my card, Real Red ink for stenciling and Gold card stock to cut out my teeny tiny stars.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC836 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  CHRISTMAS is the optional theme for this current challenge...let the Christmas bells ring!!

Jingle Belles // #JB2523 ...A "year round" Christmas themed challenge!!  LEFTOVERS...the theme for this current challenge.  I used a small piece of left over card stock from Friday's card.  It was a small piece and I almost threw it away but it was perfect for these teeny tiny stars on my Christmas bell.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS80 ...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 Sweet Poppy stencil that arrived in the mail yesterday!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy Holiday in Pastels

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC200 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge: Never to early for Christmas!!  Thanks for the inspiration to add another card to my Christmas stash.  When December gets here, I will not be so overwhelmed with making Christmas cards...now all I will need to do is address them.

Festive Friday Challenge // #FF0193 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring World Card Making Day, pick 3 out of the 10 elements to use on your card.  I picked: pink, blue, and patterned paper.

Stick It Down Challenge // SEPT2025 ...A sketch challenge found on FaceBook!!  They offer sketches each month for both cards and scrapbook pages.  I had so much fun using their card sketch yesterday that I just had to use it again today as the starting point for my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSc358

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC358 ...A sketch challenge!!  I had the privilege of creating this week's sketch.  I hope you are inspired by this "Flipped Over" sketch and have as much fun with it as I did.  I decided that this sketch needed a male version and a female version.

Hop on over to our blog and check out all the other great cards that are showcasing my sketch.  You will also find all the details for playing along and a linky for uploading you card to our challenge gallery.

Card #1 was also inspired by 2 other challenges...

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC490 ...A theme challenge!!  MONOCHROMATIC is the theme for this current challenge.  To sided designe paper works great for creating a monochromatic themed card.  I used Stampin Up's retired Soft Suede for my monochromatic color.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M470 ...A technique challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge: Use die cuts or stencils.  I used a Sizzix star die that was one of my first dies when I bout the original Cuttlebug over 30 years ago!!  I have since worn that machine out and replaced it with a Big Shot but still that this star die.

Card #2 was also inspired by 4 other challenges...

Cupcake Inspiration // #CI615 ...A "cupcake photo inspired" challenge!!  My inspiration from the cupcake photo...orange (Pumpkin Pie ink for my stamped mushroom), pink (Melon Mambo card stock), and white (stamped bunnies)!!  I added just a splash of green for the leaves!!

{PIN}spirational Challenges // #PC324 ...A monthly Pintrest photo challenge!!  For the month of April we have a Field of flowers with two bunnies hanging out...those my two bunnies were my inspiration for today's card, but instead of flowers I picked a field of mushrooms!!

The Paper Funday Challenge // #75 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist.  The optional twist for this current challenge is B is for____.  I filled in the blank with BRIGHT!!  Bright colors you will find her on card #2.  Most of the poducts used on today's card are from Stampin Up except for the bunny stamp which is from Colorado Craft Company.

Love Those Pretty Paper // APR2025 ...A monthly designer paper challenge with an optional twist!!  I used the optional SPRINGTIME twist for today's card.  Card #1 also used "pretty paper" but did not use the twist.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

An Acorny Thanks

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI343 ...A "speed" challenge using punches!!  I used a retired acorn builder punch and a banner punch from Stampin Up!!  I finished my card in well under 10 minutes...6.5 minutes to be exact.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC188 ...A theme challenge!!  MASCULINE is the theme for this current challenge.  I make "thank you" cards for my pastor so that he has a stash for sending out.  I always try to keep the ones for him a bit more masculine.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 08MAR25 ...An embossing challenge!!  They always offer an optional twist but I did not use their St. Patrick's Day twist this time.  I love this embossing folder...it was one of my very first folders.

Update:  This acorn card was given an "honorable mention" over at the As You See It blog.  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on my card!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G344

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G344 ...A masculine color challenge!!  The color combination for this challenge: Navy, Kraft, and Red!!  This masculine color combo makes a great nautical card.  I sanded my edges for a rustic look and added some staples...great embellishment that keep it masculine.

Now it is your turn to join the fun and play along.  We can't wait to see how you use navy, kraft, and red in your creation!!  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on this new color challenge & check out how the rest of the design team used this color combo.

2 other challenges inspired today's card as well...

Sketch Saturday // #SS747 ...A sketch challenge!!  Every card has a sketch, and I love it when I find one that works perfectly for pairing up!!  It has been a while since I played along with this challenge...I welcomed their inspiration today!!

The Paper Players // #PP683 ...A tic-tac-toe game board challenge!!   My winning three in a row on this game board: designer paper (red embossed paper that I sanded just slightly), diecut (Sailing Home dies), and ribbon (retired striped ribbon as back drop).

Project #2 inspired by 2 challenges...

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC164 ...An "anything but a card" challenge!!  How about a name banner that I make for my friends baby shower?!!?  Riley will be here in about 6 weeks and it was fun throwing a shower for her and her parents.

Tic Tac Toe Challenges // #tttc244 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this game board: twine, patterned paper, and die cut sentiment (the letters to spell out her name)

Project #3 inspired by 2 challenges...

Just Add Ink // #JAI695 ...A "just add" challenge!!  Today we are just adding CHOCOLATE!!  I have no chocolate stamps...not one!!  How is that even possible in the stash that I have accumulated over the years?!!?  But...I did have some Reese Cups in the cabinet!!  So...I ate two and saved the wrappers for creating this card for a friend who love Reese Cups!!  

Time Out Challenges // #TOC260 ...A theme challenge!!  STRIPES!!  I used some yellow stripes for today's "You got this" card.  I may just be back with some more colorful stripes before this challenge is over.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy Easter

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc463 ...A sketch challenge!!  The starting point for today's card.  

As You See It Challenges // #AYSI318 ...A theme challenge!!  EASTER!!  How about a nest full of colored eggs and a pair of bunnies...so cute!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC163 ...A color challenge!! Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pretty Peacock are the colors called for in this sketch.

Make My Monday Challenges // #MMM221 ...A theme challenge!!  SPRING!!  Yep...a nest for springtime favorites!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)