The Spot Challenge #162 // Color Hues #18

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

The Spot // #162 ...A CASE challenge!! Copy And Selectively Edit, and this week we are CASEing Maheswari Rajaguru of My Stamp Garden.  I picked the card that she posted on March 18th using Stampin Up's Friends are Like Seashells set.

Color Hues // #TCH18 ...A color challenge!! The two colors we were given for this challenge...Teal and Purple!  I fought with this color combo at first but love how this card turned out.

Verse of the Day:

Take delight in the Lord , and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalms 37:4 (NIV)

Fab Friday #213 // Tic Tac Toe #113

 2 Cards for two challenges...

Fab Friday // #FabFri213 ...A sketch challenge!! This sketch was simple and sweet with so many possibilities!!  It was the perfect sketch for showcasing Stampin Up's Flowering Catcus Product Medley.  I love everything about this medley...the stamps, the dies, the felt embellishments, the papers...every element is perfection!!

Tic Tac Toe Challenge // #tttc113 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on the current game board...coffee, phone, and CAS.  This winning three in a row across the bottom of the game board was a perfect combination for a friend who lives hours away but stays connected with regular FT coffee dates.

Update: This card was a "team pick" !! So excited for the shout from the Tic Tac Toe team!!

Verse of the Day:

I will give thanks to you, Lord , with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

Just Us Girls #584 // The Paper Players #541 // INKspirational Challenge #239

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

Just Us Girls // #JUG584 ...A color challenge!  The trio of color for this current challenge...yellow, blue, and lavender.  I used Stampin Up's Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, and Highland Heather.

The Paper Players // #PP541 ...A CAS challenge showcasing polka dots!!  Clean And Simple...check!! Polka dots...check!! 

INKspirational Challenge // #239 ...A word prompt challenge!! The word for this current challenge...TRIANGLE!  I got that covered with my trio of triangles.

    

Verse of the Day:

I will give thanks to you, Lord , with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

Psalms 9:1 (NIV)

Cardz 4 Guyz #271 // Fusion 5.13.21 // Inspired By #174

 2 cards for today's post...

2 challenges inspired today's 1st card...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G271 ...It is time for another challenge to begin over at Cardz 4 Guyz!  The current challenge...make your own background paper.  We would love for yall to join the fun and play along with our challenge...this one has so many possibilities!!  I can't wait to see all the different back grounds!!

Fusion // 5.13.21 ...A fusion challenge! Use the sketch or the photo or fuse them together and use both.  I am using both this time. 

Card #2 was inspired by one challenge...

Inspired By // #IB174 ...A photo challenge with a sketch option!  I used both the sketch and the photo.  Can you believe in all my stash I have no lemons!?! What?!? I my just have to remedy that!! But for now I used a pear!!

Verse of the Day:  

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.”

1 Peter 3:12 (NLT)

Just Add Ink #554 // TGIF Challenge #316 // As You See It Challenge #250

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

Just Add Ink // #JAI554 ...An alphabet challenge!  Just add "G"!  For my "G" I added glitter and a grateful greeting. Each of my blooms are glittered using heat and stick powder and ultra fine yellow glitter.

TGIF Challenge // #tgifc316 ...A sketch challenge! This sketch was perfect for using some of this gorgeous berry paper.  

As You See It // #AYSI250 ...Fill in the blank challenge!  My favorite spring time flower is______.  Well I must say for me that is any bloom that leads to fruit handing on the branch or vine!!

Verse of the Day:

The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him

NAHUM 1:7 (NIV)

Paper Craft Crew #426 // Color Throwdown Challenge #642

 Today's card was inspired by 2 challenges...

Paper Craft Crew // #PCC425 ...A sketch challenge! I always love combining a sketch challenge with a color challenge...they are a perfect pair.

Color Throwdown // #CTD642 ...A color challenge!  The color combo for this challenge is Green, Pink, Red, and Brown.  I used Stampin Up's Garden Green, Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, and Soft Suede.

Verse of the Day:

Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?

Romans 8:35 (NLT)

Twofer Challenge #38 & Several Other Challenges

 

It is time for the Twofer Challenge (#38 cakes/cupcakes).  This challenges has us making cards for two card...2 designs for 2 different occasions using the same stamps, stencils, and/or dies.  I used Stampin Up's 2015 Sale-A-Bration set Big Day to create a birthday card and a retirement card.

Card #1                                              

2 challenges inspired this first card.  1.)  Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS485 ...A sketch challenge!  A simple sketch with endless possibilities. 2.)  Retro Rubber // #rrcb158 ...A tic tac toe challenge! My winning three in a row...Cake (Stampin Up's Big Day stamp set from 2015) Heat Embossing (Tangerine Tango embossing powder also a retro item) Flowers (paper flowers that have been sitting on my shelf for over six years) 

Update:  Yahoo!! This card was chosen by the Retro Rubber team as a "top pick"!!

Card #2

2 challenges inspired this second card.  1.) Global Design Project // #GDP291 ...A theme challenge!  The theme for this current challenge is BIRTHDAY!  2.) Try Stampin On Tuesday // #ttot505 ...A sketch challenge! This sketch have several layers and worked great for this fun newsprint designer paper.

Verse of the Day:                                                   “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.                                                                                                                         Matthew 5:3 (NIV)