Bowl of Berries

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By // #IB375 ...A "photo inspired" challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by BERRIES!!  I used my itty bitty strawberry die for this current challenge and I "sort of" used the sketch!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 14FEB26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  DIECUT is the optional theme for this current challenge...I used both elements.

A Cut Above // FEB2026 ...An "anything goes" die cut challenge!!  My strawberries were die cut and so my gingham bowl!! 

Ally's Angles // #103 ...An "anything goes" challenge!!  These challenges have endless possibilities and are a great place for showcasing your work.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G383

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G383 ...A masculine challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is MONOCHROMATIC!!  I used Kraft for my monochromatic card...it works perfectly for a masculine card and it fits the beachy vibe of my card.

What color will you pick??  Our design team has lots of inspiration for you if you are stuck.  Hop on over to our blog and play along with us.  You will find all the detail there for our new MONOCHROMATIC masculine challenge that starts today.

4 other challenges also inspired today's card...

Retro Rubber Challenges // #rrcb265 ...A retro challenge using a tic-tac-toe board!!  Retro mean that you need to use a stamp that is over a year old.  I am using a retired Stampin Up stamp from 2003 called Seaside Sketches.  My winning three in a row on the tic-tac-toe board: kraft, ??, and embossing...across the middle of the board.

Addict to Stamps & More // #ATS&M510 ...A technique challenge!!  We are asked to use a die and/or stencil.  I used one of Stampin Up's Stitiched Shapes die for my focal point.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 14FEB26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  I used Stampin Up's 3D Seashell embossing folder and also followed the optional twist to include a die cut.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC843 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is EMBOSSING (heat or dry...your choice)!!  I used an embossing folder from Stampin Up for my dry embossed shells.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVerison)

Take Life One Cup At A Time

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Inky Paws // #249 ...A "Newton's Nook" challenge!!  This month they have a sketch for us.  I used a coffee cup stamp and matching die from Newtons Nook for this sketch challenge.

Time Out Challenges // #TOC306 ...A "pick two" challenge!!  From the 6 elements given, pick at least two to be used on a card.  I picked red, pink, and heart.

Lattes & Layers // FEB2026 ...A "coffee lovers" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is HEARTS!!  Plus, make sure you use layers and a latte!!  

First Cup // FEB2026 ...A "beverage" challenge!!  My choice of beverage is coffee...every single time!!   Just taking life & crafting one cup at a time!!

{PIN}spiraitonal Challenges // #334 ...A monthly Pinterest photo challenge!!  My inspiration from this month's photo...the pink and the red!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

"Owl" My Heart

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS723 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It was a perfect sketch for combining these 4 challenges.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW845 ...A theme challenge!!  I'M SEEING RED is the theme for this current challenge.  I used red card stock along with red printed paper.

Just Us Girls // #JUG810 ...A "word week" challenge!!  The word of the week is VALENTINE!!  I giving him "owl" of my heart!!

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge // CI634 ...A "cupcake photo inspired" challenge!!  My take from this photo of cupcakes: the red and black color combo, and the hearts.  Love is in the air!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

HEARTS!!

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC668 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these 5 challenges.

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge // #HSS481 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this current challenge: Flirty Flamingo, Strawberry Slush, and Bubble Bath.  I used my left over scraped from yesterday's card to created today's card.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc280 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this current game board: heart, die, and Red/Pink.  

Just Us Girls // #JUG810 ...A word challenge!!  VALENTINE is the word for this current challenge!!  Hearts, pinks, and red a perfect combination for a VALENTINE!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 14FEB26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  A floating hearts embossing folder: used it on some white cardstock and then punched out 8 squares.  The optional twist: DIE CUT...I used a die for cutting out my heart.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

I Love You

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #301 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word in this current challenge is PINK!!  I used 3 shades of pink and kept it clean and simple!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC209 ...A theme challenge!!  LOVE is the theme for this current challenge!!  Hearts, bows, and an "I love You" equals...LOVE...clean & simmple!!

Make My Monday // #MMM271 ...A technique challenge!!  What technique are we asked to use for this current challenge...Use two dies.  I used Stampin Up's sticked heart and a ribbon boarder die that I was gifted (not sure which company it is from).

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc286 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board: heart, die, and red/pink.  They are BACK...I am so glad that this challenge is back up and running!!

Just Add Ink // #JAI779 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" a sketch.  This sketch was perfect for a clean and simple Valentine.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS481 ...A color challenge!!  Strawberry Slush, Flirty Flamingo, and Bubble Bath are the colors called for in this current challenge.  This trio of pinks makes for a perfect Valentine's color combo.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Enjoy the Journey

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP772 ...A color challenge!!  Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, and Petal Pink are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I stamped and blended these 4 colors together to create today's card.

We Love Stamping // FEB2026 ...An "anything goes" stamping challenge with an optional twist!!  This challenge wants to see stamped images.  I used two...Watercolor Shapes from Stampin Up and my snail stamp is from Lavinia.  The optional twist for this challenge...HEARTS...this little fairy is following her heart and enjoying the journey.  A stretch...YES...so let's just say "anything goes" this time.

The Paper Funday Challenge // #84 ...An "anything goes" fun with paper challenge!!  The possibilities are endless with an anything goes challenge...enjoy the journey!!

 Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)