Falling Leaves

 4 challenges inspired today's card...

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT656 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for my card.  I used it to build today's birthday card and it was perfect for including these 3 other challenges.

Retro Rubber Challenges // #rrcb241 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on tic-tac-toe game board runs across the top of the board...die cut, twine, patterned paper!!  As always with a Retro Rubber challenge we are asked to use stamps that are over a year old...my birthday sentiment is retired from Stampin Up and is over 10 years old.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC801 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  FALLING LEAVES is the theme for this current challenge!!  These wooden die cut leaves are perfect for creating the appearance of falling leaves.

Papercraft Challenges // #PC110 ...A theme challenge!!  FABULOUS FALL is the theme for this current challenge. How about some fabulous fall leaves and a monochromatic fall color!??! Happy Fall, Yall!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Birthday Boat

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Retro Rubber Challenges // #rrcb241 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on tic-tac-toe game board runs across the top of the board...die cut, twine, patterned paper!!  As always with a Retro Rubber challenge we are asked to use stamps that are over a year old.  This sailboat is a Martha Stewart stamp from Michael's that I bout over ten years ago, back when we lived in VA and Michael's carried a line of Martha Stewart stamps and craft supplies.  The sentiment is also well over a year old and is retired from Stampin Up.

CAS Colours & Sketch // #546 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this challenge...Pumpkin Pin, Night of Navy, and Wild Wheat.  This color combo was perfect for this little boy's sailboat, birthday card!!

Make My Monday // #MMM236 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this challenge is a "kid friendly card"!!  How about a birthday sailboat for a little guy?!? Yes, Please!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M478 ...A theme challenge!!  BIRTHDAY is the theme of this challenge!!  I am hoping that this birthday card brings a smile.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Two Card Wednesday

 

3 challenges inspired today's first card...

The Paper Players // #PP710 ...A theme challenge!!  "Love is in the air" is the theme for this challenge!!  Love is diffinately in the air when you are cuddled up by that special "somebunny"!!

Just Us Girls // #JUG747 ...A color challenge!!  Chartreuse, light blue, and gray are the colors called for in this current color challenge.  A perfect color combo for these little snuggle bunnies!!

Sketch~N~Scrape Challenges // #SNS275 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used this sketch as the starting point for today's card.  The layout was just perfect for this snuggle bunny image.

Card #2 inspired by 3 challenges...

Color Hues // #TCH96 ...A color challenge!!  Orange & Purple are the colors called.  Lots of Halloween ideas with this color combo but I decided to go a little different route.

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1027 ...A sketch challenge!!  I built my card about this sketch full of layers.  It was a great starting point for pulling together my textures and stamping.

Can You Handle the Pressure // #CYHTP ...An embossing challenge!!  There is an optional twist to this challenge but I decided not to use it today and just went with the anything goes element of the challenge.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS532 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this challenge is HALLOWEEN!!  So...dig around in your stash and find those Halloween ideas that you have hidden away.  For my card...I found this fun foam spider that was left over from my trick or treat goodie bags last year.  

Now it is your turn!!  Hop on over too our blog for additional inspiration from our design team and all the details for this new challenge.  We can't wait to see your spooky, creepy cards.

1 other challenge inspired today's card...

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC178 ...A theme challenge!!  Autumn/Halloween is the theme for this current challenge!!  Great minds think alike...or maybe it is just because it is October!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Feel Better Soon

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS656 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used this sketch as the starting point for today's card.  Always thankful for a good sketch to get my creative juices flowing. 

Color Throwdown Challenge // #ctd813 ...A color challenge!!  Yellow, pink, and orange are the colors called for in this current challenge.  This combination had me stumped for a bit but when it finally came together, I was pleased!!

Colorful Options // SEPT2024 ...A monthly color challenge!!  Orange is the color for September!!  One the orange mood board for this monthly there is a photo of roses that has a splash of pink and the candy corn has a bit of yellow so I felt okay having a little of those two colors as well.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Wishy Washy

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Just Add Ink // #JAI722 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for using washi tape and made for a quick and easy card.

Inspired By // #IB304 ...An inspiration photo challenge!!  This photo's inspiration is acorns.  I pulled out my acorn punch and went to work!!

Time Out Challenges // #TOC273 ...A quote challenge!! 'As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see'  -Vincent Van Gogh

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI603 ...A cupcake inspired challenge!!  These cupcake are sporting aqua, orange, and brown so you will find those colors on today's fall card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sweet Saturday

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC597 ...A sketch challenge!!  Today this sketch is the starting point for my card.  Thanks to the AHSC design team for continuing to give us great sketches to build our cards around.

FarmQuest Challenges // #FQCB61 ...A theme challenge with a country flair!!  The theme for this current challenge is "animals that eat grain".  I pulled out my animal stamps and decided on a little bunny...I guess it is only the tame ones that eat grain but I hope that is a-okay!??!

TicTacToe Challenge // #tttc257 ...A game board challenge!!   My winning three in a row runs left to right, through the middle of the board.  Plaid, embossing, and "thank you" are my winning three in the row!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)