With Love

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Just Us Girls // #JUG835 ...An "anything goes" die cut challenge!!  I am using new Emily Moore Designs dies on today's card.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc589 ...A color challenge!! Berry Burst, Lemon Lolly, and Crumb Cake are the colors called for in this challenge.  It was a perfect color combo for playing with these new banner dies.

Cut It Up Challenge // #363 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is ADD A SENTIMENT!!  I added an embossed sentiment to my die cut base and then strung up some die cut banners to finish it off!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 08AUG26 ...An embossing challenge with a twist!!  The twist for this current challenge is TIE IT UP!!  They want to see some ribbon, twine, or thread tied up along with your embossing.  I used some Crumb Cake bakers twine from Stampin Up along with a sentiment embossing folder from Cuttlebug.

Never Before Used // #NBUS89 ...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 using new dies that I ordered from Emily Moore Designs.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS580

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS580 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge is BACK TO SCHOOL!!  Here in our county we go back to school on Thursday...and we will have those little ones "reading more"!

                 
What BACK TO SCHOOL items do you have in your stash??  We look forward to seeing your creations in our gallery.  I actually used "brand new to my stash" items this go round.

Sketch~N~Scrap Challenge // #300...A monthly sketch challenge!!  A challenge that offers both card and scrapbook sketches...I am using their card sketch for the month of August.  This sketch worked perfectly for showcasing my new Pretty Little Studio designer paper.

Never Before Used // #NBUS89 ...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 using a prize items that I just won from Pretty Little Studios...Well Read designer papers and matching cut outs.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sea Turtle & Shells

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By // #IB401 ...An "inspired by" photo challenge with and optional sketch!!  I used both elements of this challenge on today's card.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC855 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this challenge is COLOURS OF SUMMER.  I think these colors along with the sea turtle and shells makes for a great COLOURS OF SUMMER card using Stampin Up's woodgrain papers and their Circle Saying shell stamp image cut apart.

AAA Cards Challenge // #319 ...A "clean & simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is S is for____.  For my card S is for seashells & sea turtles.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC373 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration form the visual prompt...the coloring, the seashells, and the overall beach vibe.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC392

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC392 ...A sketch challenge by Amy!!  Amy has a FRAMED FOCUS sketch to inspire us.  I decided to make my FRAMED FOCUS a Christmas theme.

We can't wait to see your takes on this new sketch.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on the FRAMED FOCUS challenge.  While you are there you will also finds great cards by the rest of the design team to inspire you.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Just Add Ink // #JAI791 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" a Christmas theme.  My little mouse & owl friends are wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!

Jingle Belles // #JB2616 ...A "year round Christmas" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are given a Christmas tic-tac-toe board to play with.   My winning three in a row on this game board runs diagonal from the bottom left to the top right: die, red/green, and embossing.

Word Art Wednesday // #764-765 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional scripture verse prompt.  I didn't use the verse prompt this time but I did want to share my card because I used part of my prize that I won here on Word Art Wednesday from Pretty Little Studios.

Never Before Used // #NBUS89 ...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 using a prize items that I just won from Pretty Little Studios...the owl & mouse die cut.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Merry Christmas

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1119 ...A sketch challenges that posts every Wednesday and has no end date!!  This sketch from June 17th was perfect for showcasing today's set of challenges.

Jingle Belles // #JB2616 ...A "year round Christmas" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are given a Christmas tic-tac-toe board to play with.   My winning three in a row on this game board runs across the middle of the board: flowers (Hobby Lobby paper flower & flower printed designer paper), red/green (both colors found on this card), and ribbon (retired from Stampin Up).  

Just Add Ink // #JAI791 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" a Christmas theme.  I used some retired Christmas designer paper that I have had in my stash for years now.

The Neglected Stuff Challenge // AUG2026 ...A challenge that showcases those neglected items!!  My neglected items on today's card is the designer paper from Stampin Up that I have had in my stash forever...yes I just might be a paper hoarder.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Post @ CAS on Friday #340

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #340 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme.  The theme for this current challenge is GET WELL!!  

I made two card for this current challenge...one with the die cut and one with the negative space that it left.  Both card have puppies as they are for a mother and daughter whose puppy is ill!!  One for each of them.  On the die cut card I add some scoring below the sentiment...I hate that the photo doesn't show it because it looks really cool in real life.  

Now it is your turn to play along!!  We can't wait to see your clean and simple get well cards in our gallery.  If you need some addition inspiration hop on over to our blog and check out all the great get well cards made by the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW870 ...A theme challenge!!  ENVELOPE is the theme for this current challenge.  I decorated my envelopes to match my card...each one has a puppy paw on it.

Crafty Animals Challenge // #108 ...A monthly challenge all about animals!!  This is an anything goes challenge as long as you include an animal on your card.

Cut It Up Challenge // #362 ...A die cut challenge with a twist!!  The twist...CUT OUT YOUR SENTIMENT!! I made two cards out of my one die cut...the sentiment & the negative space.

 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Nautical Birthday Wishes

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW870 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is ENVELOPES!!  I decorated my envelope to match today's card using a pennant punch and the same designer paper from Stampin Up.

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity // #212 ...A monthly theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FOR THE MEN!!  How about a masculine nautical birthday card?!?

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb277 ...A retro stamp challenge with a game board!!  My stamp that is over a year old comes from Stampin Up's Sailing Home stamp set that came out in 2019. And, my winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board runs diagonal from left bottom to right top...twine, free, and die.

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1120 ...A sketch challenge that post on Wednesday and does not have an end date!!  This sketch from June 24th was perfect for creating this masculine birthday card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)