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)

The Paper Players #540 // CAS Colours & Sketches #419

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

The Paper Players // #PP540 ...A color challenge! A classic color combo and one of my favorites...Black, Gray & Red.  Change of the way you combine this color combo and you can create a great card for just about every occasion.  Today, I have created a nautical/masculine card.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #419 ...A sketch challenge! This simple sketch has endless possibilities!  The images and dies from Stampin Up's Sailing Home worked perfectly for this sketch.

Verse of the Day:

Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord ! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!

Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NLT)

Hand Stamped Sentiments #365 // Sunday Stamps #256

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS365 ...A color challenge!! The color combo for this challenge...Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, and Bumblebee.  I always this of Stampin Up's Honey Bee set when Bumblee is called for as a color for a challenge.

Sunday Stamps // #256 ...A sketch challenge!! I always love a sketch with lots of layers!!

Verse of the Day:

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27 (NIV)