Fusion Challenge & INKspirational Challenge

Here is my entry for the Fusion challenge and the INKspirational challenge.  I used both elements of the fusion challenge...the sketch and the color & heart from the photo.  As for the INKspirational challenge...coffee and Jesus are two things I love!!  The background...photo paper // alcohol // cottonballs // ink...easy peasy but very messy!!  Maybe next time I put on some gloves!!  


#bethegift challenge:  Give even the smallest donation to one "new to you" charity.

Global Design Project #227 & Freshly Made Sketches #422

Here is my take on the "let it grow" challenge from the Global Design Project and the sketch challenge from Freshly Made Sketches.  I am using the fern from Stampin Up's Butterfly Basics and a new ribbon/bow die that my hubby got me for my half birthday...he totally surprised me!!  Gifts on a half birthday is super fun!!

#bethegift challenge: Pray for someone who feels invisible!

A Trio of Challenges

A trio of challenges inspired this card...the sketch challenge from CAS(E) this Sketch, the photo inspiration from Paper Craft Crew and the #051Tic Tac Toe challenge (my three...red/die cuts/bow).  I used Stampin Up's Beautiful Bouquet stamps and matching dies.


Update:  My card was a "Team Pick" over at the TicTac Toe Challenge!! What an honor!!

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #332

Created this card for the Hand Stamped Sentiment challenge.  This week they are having a sketch challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Sailing Home bundle along with some retired designer papers for my card.  No special techniques in this card...just simple stamping and layering!!  

#bethegift challenge: Ministry of Smiling Day!! Smile to as many people as possible!!

Color Throwdown Challenge #580

Stampin Up's Floral Affection embossing folder worked perfect for the Color Throwdown challenge this week.  The color combo was purple, green and gray...I used chalks to color my embossed floral image.  Thanks Color Throwdown for another great color combo!!

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #530

Today I am playing along with the sketch challenge from Mojo Monday.  For today's card I pulled out a bunch of retired items from Stampin Up...Something for Baby bundle and designer papers from retired In Colors.  

#bethegift challenge: Text 3 people an encouraging verse that says they are loved.

Addicted to CAS #177 & CASology #361

Happy Valentines Day!!!  A perfect day to make a sweetheart card!!  Since the cue card from CASology is SWEETHEART, it seemed fitting to post a card to their challenge today!  I also used the Addicted to CAS challenge to create a OMBRE card as part of the inspiration for my card.  I used Stampin Up's Stitched Be Mine die and Work of Art stamp set.  

#bethegift challenge:  Give chocolates to someone who feels forgotten.