New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS575

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS575 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current shopping event...KRAFT-tastic!!  These kraft card bases with matching envelope were on sale at Hobby Lobby the last time I was there...perfect for this new challenge!! 

                         
Now it is your turn...What KRAFT items do you have in your stash??  For additional inspiration to get your creative mojo on, hop on over to our blog.  All the details for this new challenge are there as well.  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC368 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge is FOR THE GUYS!!  I do love my guy "to the beach and back"!!  Our move to Florida 12 years ago was the best thing for us!!

I Spy With My Little Eye // #37 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING MONOCHROME!!  Browns it is...card stock, ink, and pearls.

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb273 ...A "retro" challenge with a tic-tac-toe board!!  My retro rubber (meaning a stamp set that is over a year old) is from Stampin Up and it came out in 2021.  My winning three in a row on the tic-tac-toe board: emboss (matching embossing folder to this retro stamp set), embellish (brown pearls) and my choice (beach theme).

                                                                              

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Best Wishes

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Paper Craft Crew // #PCC674 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining this collection of challenges.

Die Cut Divas // JUN2026 ...A monthly die cut challenge with a theme!!  For the month of June they have given us an "anything goes" theme!!  So any die cut fits during the month of June.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #37 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING MONOCHROME!!  My card is shades of Stampin Up's Lost Lagoon using ink, designer papers, and card stock.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS489 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspiration from with mood board collage...the beach picture!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 23MAY26 ...An embossing challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is...EMBELLISHMENTS!!  I used some enamel dots and a little bit of twine, along with an embossing folder from Stampin UP.

                            

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC387

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC387 ...A color challenge!!  From the "Garden Grandeur" color palette of five colors, choose at least three to use on your card.  I picked Old Olive, Mellow Moss, Melon Mango, and Cherry Cobbler from Stampin Up to fulfill the color challenge.

                          

Now it is your turn!!  We can't wait to see how you use the color palette we have for you.  Hop on over to our blog for all the detail on our new "Garden Grandeur" color challenge.  While there you will finds great inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Can You Handle The Pressure // 20MAY26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is EMBELLISHMENTS!!  I used a paper clip and some pearl embellishment for my twist and the 3D fern embossing folder from Stampin Up for my background.

Little Red Wagon Challenge // #LRW860 ...A theme challenge!!  CREATE YOUR OWN BACKGROUND is the theme for this current challenge.  I did that by embossing and inking up my embossed ferns.

ElliBelle's Garden Party // #15 ...An "anything from or found in a garden" challenge!!  Flowers and ferns...both can be found in my garden and on today's card. 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sweet As A Peach

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Double D Challenges // 20MAY26 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SPLATTER!!  I used a Stampin Up splatter stamp to fulfill this theme.

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI637 ...A cupcake inspired challenge!!  My inspiration from this cupcake photo...the color combo and the peach theme.

Sketch~N~Scrap // #265 ...A "throwback" sketch challenge!!  From the three throwback sketches given I picked #265 as the starting point for today's card.

FarmQuest Challenge Blog // #FQCB84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  FRUIT GARDEN/ORCHARD is the theme for this current challenge.  How about some peaches!!

                                                                                          

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #335

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #335 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is RAINBOW!!

I used Stampin Up's Rainbow die and one of their retired stamp sets called Over the Rainbow for my take on our new challenge.  What do you have in your stash that could be used to make a clean and simple RAINBOW card??  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on this new challenge and to gather inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Allsorts Challenge // #AC850 ...An "anything goes" challenge!!  The possibilities are endless!!  I decided to make a clean and simple note of encouragement for a friend going through a rough time.

Die Cut Divas // MAY2026 ...A monthly die cut challenge with a theme!!  CELEBRATION is the theme for this current challenge.  Today I am celebrating the sunshine that comes at the end of a shine bow...keep looking up!!

Cut it Up Challenges // #357 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRIENDSHIP!!  Today's card is for a friend who needs a bit of encouragement. 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Woodsy Thank You

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Color Hues // #TCH133 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors called for in this current challenge...Lime Green & Violet!!  I used Stampin Up's Highland Heather for my violet and Granny Apple Green for my lime green.

The Paper Funday Challenge // #87 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  For the month of May the optional twist...MOUNTAINS or COAST.  I usually gravitate towards a coastal theme but today I picked MOUNTAINS!!

Allsorts Challenge // #850 ...An "anything goes" challenge!!  The possibilities are endless!!  I used Stampin Up inks and a retired stamp set for my focal point.  My "thank you" sentiment is from PaperTrey Ink.

                               

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sporty 4th Birthday

 5 challenges inspired today's card...

Alphabet Challenge // 15MAY26 ...An ABC challenge!!  B is for BALL!!  How about a soccer ball!!  I miss being a soccer mom...loved those games with the kids!!  Maybe my grands will play when they are old enough!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC216 ...A theme challenge!!  BLACK & WHITE color combo is the theme for this current challenge!!  I right away thought of a soccer ball and this stamp when I saw the theme.

Colorful Options // MAY2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  The color combo for this current challenge is BLACK & WHITE!!  A card with not additional color was tough for me but I love how it turned out.

The Paper Players // #PP787 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for showcasing these challenges and this soccer ball brad.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc293 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: number (Stampin Up number die), plaid (created a plaid using bakers twine from Hobby Lobby), and sport (soccer player stamp from Me&My Big Ideas and a soccer brad embellishment).

            

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)