This Calls For Coffee

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #319 ...A "code word" challenge!!  PUMPKIN is the code word for this current challenge!!  I got two mini pumpkins on today's card.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC227 ...A theme challenge!!  AUTUMN/FALL is the theme for this current challenge!!  A cup of coffee, a good book, and a crisp Fall breeze...YES, Please!!

Time Out Challenge // #TOC324 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo...the cup of coffee, the leaves, and the pumpkin!!

Just Us Girls // #JUG846 ...An "anything goes" stencil challenge!!  I used a CiaoBella stencil that I won as a prize for one of my card.

Stencil Fun Challenge // OCT2026 ...A monthly stencil challenge with an optional theme!!  "Crazy is our game...Stencil is our fame"...challenge quote!!  For the month of October the optional theme is ORANGE...I didn't stencil with orange ink but I made sure to include orange on my card...the pumpkins, a splash on the leaves, and the stripe on the coffee cup!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Just Believe (Retired from Stampin Up)

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Time Out Challenges / / #TOC323 ...A "pick two" challenge!!  From the six words given, pick two of them to use on your card.  The six words are: Harvest, basket, gingham, circle, baking and apple.  I picked gingham and circle.

Little Red Wagon Challenge // #LRW879 ...A theme challenge!!  STITCHING is the theme for this current challenge.  I used a stitched die for my sentiment (from Stampin Up).

Word Art Wednesday // #772-773 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional scripture as inspiration!!  My inspiration for the current scripture is the word BLESSED!!  Stampin Up's Just Believe stamp set seemed perfect for this thank you card I created because I feel blessed and wanted to let the other person know.

Stencil Fun Challenge // OCT2026 ...A stencil with an opitonal twist!!  Crazy is Our Fame...Stencil is Our Game!!   I did lots of partial stenciling on today's card...the background and the sentiment circle but didn't use the optional twist this time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS583

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS583 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  CHICKEN is the theme for this current challenge!!  What do you have in your stash that would fit this theme??  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery!!

For my take on this challenge I "shopped my stash" and used a retired bundle from Stampin Up called Hey, Chick.  I could resist this snarky sentiment on today's birthday card.

3 additional challenges inspired today's 1st card...

Cut It Up // #365 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is ORANGE & BLACK.  I used Stampin Up's Basic Black & Pumpkin Pie for my colors and a die from Emma Moore Designs (the rectangle) and one from Stampin Up (the chicken).

AAA Birthday // #89 ...A "birthday" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is USE PATTERN PAPER!!  I used two different pieces, both from Stampin Up...one in Pumpkin Pie and one in Basic Black.

Sketch~N~Scrap // Throwback to #249 ...A monthly sketch challenge!!  I am playing along with their throwback challenge and using a past sketch for today's card.

4 challenges inspired 

today's 2nd card...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB407 ...A "visual prompt" challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by ACORNS!!  I used both the photo and the sketch as inspiration for today's card.  My inspiration from the photo: the acorns and the fall colors.

Just Us Girls // #JUG841 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspirations from this mood board: the girls, the fall colors, and the flowing hair.

Festive Friday // #FF0218 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring World Cardmaking Day, choose 3 of the 10 elements to include on your card.  My 3 elements are: a decorated envelope, stitching (hand stitched 4 Xs...one on each acorn and 2 and the background papers), and patterned paper.

Time Out Challenges // #TOC322 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SEASONAL COLORS WHERE YOU LIVE!!  Even here in Florida things are starting to take on the browns and yellows of Fall...the splash of blue represents all the water around us.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

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)

New Challenge @ Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G389

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G389 ...A masculine card challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is HOT AIR BALLOON!!  I used Stampin Up's Above the Clouds stamp set and matching punch for this new challenge.  

Now it is your turn...do you have any thing in your stash that follows the HOT AIR BALLOON theme??  Don't forget get to make it masculine!!  We can't wait to see your cards in our gallery.

2 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Love Those Pretty Papers // AUG2026 ...A designer paper challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of August is LOOK TO THE SKY!!  I used Stampin Up's Costal Cabana designer paper on today's card.

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity // AUG2026 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FOR THE MEN!!  I made today's card for my nephew who is entering a new phase of life.

Card #2 inspired by 6 challenges...

Addicted to CAS // #314 ...A clean and simple "code word" challenge!!  WATER is the code word for this current challenge.

Just Us Girls // #JUG836 ...A "word" challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is also WATER!!

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc590 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used sailboats instead of hexagons.  I loved this clean and simple sketch.

Time Out Challenges // #TOC319 ...A "pick two" challenge!!  From the 6 words given pick two to use on your card.  I picked BIRTHDAY & CAS.  A clean and simple birthday card.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 08AUG26 ...An embossing challenge with a theme!!  TIE IT UP is the theme for this current challenge.  I used some bakers twine for my "tied up" theme and a Stampin Up embossing folder for my waves.

Color Hues // #361 ...A color challenge!!  Yellow & Orange are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie.

Update:  This card was chosen as a "top three" winner over at CAS on Friday's water challenge.  Thanks for the shout out on this card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #339

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #339 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge is FLOWERS!!  I used a Stampin Up's 2-step stamping set called Beautifully Happy for today's card.

            
Now it is your turn!!  We can't wait to see your entries in our gallery!!  For all the details for this new challenge that begins today, hop on over to our blog.  While you are there you will also find great inspiration from the rest of the design team.

4 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Simply Clean & Simple Challenges // JUL2026 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current CAS challenge is BIRTHDAY!!  I used a "Happy Birthday" sentiment from Stampin Up's Circle Sayings stamp set.

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #17 ...A "something in or from a garden" challenge!!  FLOWERS!!  Yes!!  I am in Israel right now and I am enjoy such beautiful flowers...see photos at the end of my post.

Time Out Challenge // #TOC318 ...A theme challenge!!  MOTHER NATURE is the theme of this current challenge.  Oh the flowers we can find in mother nature...such beauty!!

AAA Birthday Challenge // #87 ...A monthly birthday challenge with a theme!!  FOR THE GIRLS is the theme for this current challenge.  A clean and simple bouquet of flowers for my birthday girl!!

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 inking up part of a Stampin Up's stamp set for the very first time...Beautifully Happy.  I have used the outlined flower stamp before but I have never inked up the 2-step stamping portion of this set!!  Why have I not??  It makes for a beautiful flower...adding that second step of color changes everything!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)