Monday Mail Out...Birthday & Get Well

 2 card get created & mailed out today...

Card #1 inspired by 4 challenges...

Color Throwdown Challenge // #ctd742 ...A color challenge!!  Orange, Blue, Lilac, and Black are the colors called for in this challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist (retired), Highland Heather, and Basic Black.

As You See It // #AYSI298 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  The most recent addition to my stash is_____.  That would be Dare 2B Artzy's Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set that my hubby gave me for Mother's Day. 

INKspirational Challenges // #289 ...A word challenge!! MINI is the word for this current challenge!!  I stamped a mini rainbow on a mini card (3 x 3).

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS50 ...A "never been used" challenge!!  This rainbow set was a gift from my hubby for Mother's Day...I wasted not time getting it inked up!!  You might just see it again tomorrow with other stamps from the set getting inked for the first time.

Card #2 inspired by 3 challenges...

The Paper Players // #PP640 ...A color challenge!!  Pink, Green, Gray, and Black are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Smokey Slate, and Basic Black.

Just Add Ink // #JAI652 ...A sketch challenge!!  Every card follows a sketch of some kind, whether it is given as a challenge or one you dream up in your head...I am always thankful for a sketch challenge to give me a starting point.

Paper Craft Crew Challenges // #PCC517 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: ribbon(Basic Black ribbon), animal (Stampin Up's frog from So Hoppy Together), letters (Stampin Up's Monogram Messages).

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SOS309

 Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SOS309 ...A color challenge!! Spring Flair...berry, blue, yellow, and gray.  The spools of yarn in the photo had me thinking of my stash of twine...luckily I had the colors called for in this challenge along with some retired designer paper!  I wove my own little plaid square and finished it off with a bow and wooden stick pin.  How do these colors inspire you...flowers, nautical, crafty, yarn, or kids play scene??  Hop on over to our blog for additional inspiration from the rest of the design team...they are rocking these colors!!  Then...share your creation with us!!  We can't wait to see how this color combo inspired you!

2 other challenges inspired today's card...

Sketch~N~Scrap Challenge // #SNS241 ...A sketch challenge!!  The current card sketch was perfect for my woven idea I wanted to create for the new challenge over at Sunday Stamps.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS50 ...A never been used challenge!!  The wooden stick pin embellishment is my NBUS element.  And...I don't think I have even woven my own plaid before either, so that makes a second "never before used" element.  Card #2 also was created with a stamp set that is brand new!!  Just opened it this morning for Mother's Day!!

Card #2 inspired by 3 challenges...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC524 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch with all it's banners makes for a happy card...one with a rainbow of colors!!

Festive Friday Challenge // #FF0134 ...An inspo list challenge!!  For this challenge we are asked to use 3 of the 10 items off of the inspo list celebrating National Smile Day.  My three from the inspo list: circle, enamel dots, yellow.

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI298 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  The most recent addition to my stash is_____.  That would be Dare 2B Artzy's Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set that my hubby gave me for Mother's Day.  Yes, I opened it and inked it up right away!!

Update:  Yippie!!  This card was chosen as a "top 3" over at the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog. Thanks to their design team for the shout out on this card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)