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 @ 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)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS580

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS580 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge is BACK TO SCHOOL!!  Here in our county we go back to school on Thursday...and we will have those little ones "reading more"!

                 
What BACK TO SCHOOL items do you have in your stash??  We look forward to seeing your creations in our gallery.  I actually used "brand new to my stash" items this go round.

Sketch~N~Scrap Challenge // #300...A monthly sketch challenge!!  A challenge that offers both card and scrapbook sketches...I am using their card sketch for the month of August.  This sketch worked perfectly for showcasing my new Pretty Little Studio designer paper.

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 a prize items that I just won from Pretty Little Studios...Well Read designer papers and matching cut outs.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Psalm 121:1-2

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc297 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board: any die (Spellbinders), layers, and embossing (Stampin Up embossing folder).

Scrap~N~Sketch // #SNS299 ...A monthly sketch challenge that offers both card and scrapbook sketches!!  I used this month's card sketch as the starting point for today's card.

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #17 ...An "anything from or in the garden" challenge!!  FLOWERS...even a veggie garden has blooms so all gardens at some point have flowers!!

Word Art Wednesday // #762-763 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional scripture.  I didn't use this week's given scripture verse but I used another one.  It is a scripture verse stamp from Verve Stamps (no longer in business but I love all of their stamps that I have and have kept them in my stash.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

I Am With You...

 

3 challenges inspired today...

Sketch~N~Scrap // #SNS228 ...A sketch challenge!!  This blog offers both scrapbook and card sketches.  I love their card sketches with layers and embellishments.  My leaf stamp, ink, papers, and embellishments are from Stampin Up.

Little Red Wagon // #LWR863 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is I'M SO SORRY!!  Scripture cards are some of the most encouraging for a friend who is hurting.  This verse stamp is from Unity Stamps.

Make My Monday // #MMM280 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge...STENCILS!!  I used a Lavina stencil to create my background of foliage.

 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sweet As A Peach

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Double D Challenges // 20MAY26 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SPLATTER!!  I used a Stampin Up splatter stamp to fulfill this theme.

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI637 ...A cupcake inspired challenge!!  My inspiration from this cupcake photo...the color combo and the peach theme.

Sketch~N~Scrap // #265 ...A "throwback" sketch challenge!!  From the three throwback sketches given I picked #265 as the starting point for today's card.

FarmQuest Challenge Blog // #FQCB84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  FRUIT GARDEN/ORCHARD is the theme for this current challenge.  How about some peaches!!

                                                                                          

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Thank You Very MUSH!!

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

FarmQuest Challenges // #FQCB83 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FUNGI!!  I used a stamp set from Newton's Nook to stamp my mushrooms//fungi and my punny sentiment.

Allsorts // #AC849 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  MONOCHROMATIC is the theme for this current challenge!!  For my monochromatic card I used Soft Suede ink and designer papers from Stampin Up.

Sketch~N~Scrap // #SNS297 ...A monthly sketch challenge for cards and scrapbook pages. I used their card sketch as the starting point for today's card.  It was a great sketch for showcasing these challenges.

Just Add Ink // #JAI785 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" die cuts and/or stencils.  I used both...rectangle die from Stampin Up and a Lavinia stencil.

Update: This card was chosen as a winner over at the Farm Quest Challenge!!  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on my card!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC384

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC384 ...A color challenge!!  From the "Pastel Portraits" color palette of five colors use at least three on your card.  I used all five colors this time. 

Stampin Up's Pretty in Pink, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Gray Granite, and Bubble Gum Green were my pick of colors for today's challenge.  My color picks didn't end up being as "soft" as our "Pastel Portraits" color palette...oops!!

How do these colors inspire you??  Do you see florals, new baby theme, or maybe balloons like Amy did??  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog where you will find all the details for our new challenge along with great inspiraiton from the rest of the design team.

2 other challenges inspired today's card...

We Love Stamping // APR2026 ...A monthly "stamping" challenge with a theme!!  SPRING is the theme for the month of April.  I stamped my own background paper using new stamps from Tracy Evans Boutique Designs.

Sketch~N~Scrap // #SNS296 ...A monthly sketch challenge that offers both card sketches and scrapbook pages!!  Today I am using their card sketch as a building block for showcasing our new color challenge over at Sunday Stamps.

Never Before Used // #NBUS85 ...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 set from Tracy Evan's Boutique Designs...they are getting inked up for the first time today.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)