Sketchy Sweet Sunday

 2 challenges inspired card #1...

Festive Friday // #FF0116 ...An inspo list challenge!!  For this challenge we are given a list of 10 words in honor of Grandparent's Day!!  The challenge is to use 3 of the words given in the inspo list on your card.  From the list I picked: plaid, hug, and buttons...I also made it a grandparents card with my sentiment.

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS550 ...A sketch challenge!!  I like the trio of sections given in this sketch...so many possibilities!!

Card #2 inspired by 3 challenges...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch // #AHSC487 ...A sketch challenge!!  Multiple layers and shapes...great for getting my creative juices flowing!!

Global Design Project // #GDP357 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this challenge: Flirty Flamingo, Tihitian Tide, & Pool Party.  Right away, I thought of a baby card.

As You See It // #AYSI282 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BABIES!!  Hugs & Kisses!!  Isn't that all we want to do when we see them!?!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Shopping Our Stash Begins a New Challenge Today!!

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS464 ...Today begins a new challenge!!  "You Deserve A Hand"....that is our challenge for you!!  I pulled Stampin Up's Treasures Of Life stamp set from my stash because it has this sweet set of hands that is perfect for this challenge!!  Today I was also able to use up some scrap pieces of card stock from my stash.  What do you have in your stash that fits our new challenge??  I can't wait to see your creations...come on over an play along!!

"You Deserve A Hand" Challenge

Try Stampin On Tuesday // #TSOT542 ...A sketch challenge!!  With an optional twist...FLORAL!!  I loved this sketch for showcasing our new challenge over at SOS and I used some floral designer paper as my background so that I had the floral option covered!!

A second card because I just can't put down this new stamp set!!

Ever since Seas the Day arrived it has been on my desk!!  Today's card show a completely non-nautical card.  The "seaweed" stamp from this set makes a great berry bush!!  I used the sketch challenge from TGIF Challenges ( #TGIF355 ) as my inspiration.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sunday Stamps #275 // INKspirational Challenges #257 // Retro Rubber #175

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Sunday Stamps // #SS275 ...A color challenge!!  Use 3 of the 5 colors from the palette.  My trio of colors...Smokey Slate, Basic Gray and Cherry Cobbler.

INKspirational Challenges // #257 ...A theme challenge!! COZY!!  Nothing is cozier that holding a grandbaby!!

Retro Rubber // #rrcb175 ...A theme challenge using stamps over a year old!!  The theme for this current challenge...LOVE!!  This set from Stampin Up is right over a year old.  I made my first card with it on Jan 27, 2021.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Time Out Challenges 200 // Try Stampin On Tuesday 532

 2 Cards each inspired by 1 challenge...

Card #1...

Time Out Challenge // #200 ...A word challenge!! PRECIOUS is the word for this current challenge.  This one stumped me for a while...no gem stamps...what else can I use?? How about a baby card...nothing is more precious than a brand new baby!!  So out came Stampin Up's Treasures of Life set.  Those hands...aren't they just PRECIOUS!??!

Card #2...

Try Stampin On Tuesday // #tsot532 ...A sketch challenge!! This card was originally made for yesterday's post but then I felt like it wasn't masculine enough for the Cardz 4 Guyz challenge. The gingham was just to girly...so while it does fit the gingham, checks, or plaids theme portion of our challenge it really wasn't masculine enough for the Cardz 4 Guyz challenge!!  That means another entry for the Try Stampin on Tuesday sketch challenge...oh and I do think I hit the optional COZY theme too!

Verse of the Day:

“There is no one holy like the Lord ; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.

1 Samuel 2:2 Courtesy of YouVersion

Hand Stamped Sentiments #371 // Color Throwdown #658

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS371 ...A sketch challenge!! I enjoyed this sketch with it's fun overlay.  Stampin Up's Treasures of Life stamp set with it's sketch images was perfect for this challenge.

Color Throwdown // #ctd658 ...A color challenge!!  This combo of navy, grays, and light blue was perfect for a masculine card.  With grandparents day right around the corner it was great inspiration for this card for a grandfather!!

Verse of the Day:

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.

James 5:13 (NIV) Courtesy of YouVersion

The Paper Players Challenge #526 & Sunday Stamps Challenge #249

 Two challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP526 ...A tic tac toe challenge!  Pick your three in a row off of their game board.  My three in a row runs down the left hand side...

Die (heart and love sentiment in Bravo Burgandy)

Red (chalk and card stock...burgandy is in the red family correct?)

Stencil (brick stencil across the bottom of my card) 

Sunday Stamps // #SS249 ...A color challenge!  Warm hearts...reds, gray, mustard!  I used Bravo Burgundy cardstock, Basic Gray ink, and chalks to get my challenge colors.

 

Verse of the Day:

And there is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by and in which we must be saved.

ACTS 4:12 (AMPC)

As You See It Challenge #242 & The Spot Challenge #147

 Two challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It // #AYSI242 ...A sketch challenge!  This sketch was perfect for showcasing Stampin Up's Treasures Of Life stamp set that is in their new mini catalog.  I love this set but every time I make a card using it I really miss my grand daughter that is living hundreds of miles away!!  Lucky for me her parents are great at sending photos and videos.  

The Spot // #147 ...A theme challenge! Get You Your Heart On!  Again...this stamp set!! Gets my heart on!! 

 

Verse of the Day:

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

PSALM 139:13-14 (ESV)

Fab Friday Challenge #205 // Inspired By Challenge #158 // Time Out Challenge #179

 Three challenges inspired today's card...

Fab Friday // #205 ...A sketch challenge!  Layered rectangles...perfect for showcasing just about any stamp set.  I decided to use Stampin Up's new Treasures of Life set.

Inspired By // #IB158 ...An inspiration challenge!  I pulled the gingham and the heart theme from this inspiration photo.  The little "I love you" heart in the little hand seemed perfect for this challenge.

Time Out // #179 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme...YOU!!  Here is what they were looking for...."We want to know more about you-show us in form of a card!-this could be your favorite card making style, what food you love, your job, what your hobbies are, what books you like...the list goes on!"  So...this new stamp set from Stampin Up best describes me....2020 made me a grandma...Grammie!!  My daughter and her husband gave us our first grandchild...what a blessing!!

 

Verse of the Day:

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

MATTHEW 5:7 (NLT)