Trio of Baby Animals

 

Several challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP782 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is BABY ANIMALS!!  I used a retired set from Stampin Up called A Little Wild.

Alphabet Challenge // 17APR26 ...An ABC challenge!!  Z is for ZOOLOGY!!  Three little animals from the zoo.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #583 ...A sketch challenge!!  This trio of circles worked perfectly for showcasing my trio of zoo animals.

2 challenges called for WASHI TAPE...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc573   &  AAA Birthday // #84

I stamped my zoo animals in black and then layered my marbled washi tape over each animal before die cutting them.  I matched my tape up with the animal colors...gray for the elephant, yellow for the lion, and brown for the bear.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS572

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS572 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is UP,UP, and AWAY!!  We want to see those things found in the air!!  I picked a hot air balloon from my stash...this die had already been cut out and was just waiting patiently to be used.  I also pulled out some designer papers that where from back in my scrapbooking days.

                 

Now it is your turn...what do you have in your stash that fits our Up, Up, and Away theme??  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery.  For all the details on this new challenge, hop on over to our blog.  While there you will also find great inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Double Trouble Challenge // #214 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Let's Make This Air-mazing" recipe...3 patterned papers (paper from my scrapbooking stash...not sure which companies), 2 colors from the color wheel (red & blue primarily but I may have a trace of each color because of the rainbows), and 1 image (one die cut hot air balloon)...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #693...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to include something we would find in the air (I picked a hot air balloon)...CHECK!! 

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT693 ...A sketch challenge!!  Of course this sketch works perfectly with the DT challenge...they plan it...they pair it up!!  

Just Us Girls // #JUG819 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspiration from the mood board: the rain clouds, rainbows, and rainy day vibes!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Cardz for Guyz #385

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz for Guyz // #C4G385 ...A masculine challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is CLEAN AND SIMPLE!

                

Now it is your turn...we can't wait to see your masculine CAS cards in our gallery!!  For additional inspiration from the rest of our design team, hop on over to our blog.  While there you can also find all the details for this new challenge that begins today.

2 additional challenges inspired today's card...

The Neglected Stuff Challenge // APR2026 ...A monthly challenge that asks us to pull out those
neglected items!!  My neglected item is this Stampin Up stamp set.  I am not sure the tools from this set have ever been inked up?!?  Also the card stock used on today's card came straight out of my scrap bin!!

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge // APR2026 ...A monthly themed challenge!!  The theme for April is CLEAN & SIMPLE!!  Just like our theme at C4G...so these challenges paired up perfectly!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Let Hope Be Your Anchour

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Just Add Ink // #JAI783 ...A color challenge!!  Espresso, pink, kraft, and blue...included all four colors on today's card.  

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC214 ...A theme challenge!!  WATER is the theme for this current challenge.  How about some rolling waves!??!

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc290 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board: pastel, free, and stencil!! WIN!!

Addicted To Stamps & More // #ATS&M515 ...A technique challenge!!  Use stencils and/or dies...I used both!!  Stenciled my beach scene and die cut my sentiment & the birds.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC384

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC384 ...A color challenge!!  From the "Pastel Portraits" color palette of five colors use at least three on your card.  I used all five colors this time. 

Stampin Up's Pretty in Pink, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Gray Granite, and Bubble Gum Green were my pick of colors for today's challenge.  My color picks didn't end up being as "soft" as our "Pastel Portraits" color palette...oops!!

How do these colors inspire you??  Do you see florals, new baby theme, or maybe balloons like Amy did??  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog where you will find all the details for our new challenge along with great inspiraiton from the rest of the design team.

2 other challenges inspired today's card...

We Love Stamping // APR2026 ...A monthly "stamping" challenge with a theme!!  SPRING is the theme for the month of April.  I stamped my own background paper using new stamps from Tracy Evans Boutique Designs.

Sketch~N~Scrap // #SNS296 ...A monthly sketch challenge that offers both card sketches and scrapbook pages!!  Today I am using their card sketch as a building block for showcasing our new color challenge over at Sunday Stamps.

Never Before Used // #NBUS85 ...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 new stamp set from Tracy Evan's Boutique Designs...they are getting inked up for the first time today.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #332

 

A New Challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #332 ...A clean and simple challenge with a SYMPATHY theme!!  Yesterday we began a new challenge but somehow I missed it!!  A scheduling mishap on my end...so sorry to the design team for dropping the ball on this one.  A day late I guess is better than NEVER!!  So here is my clean and simple SYMPATHY card. 

2 other challenges inspired today's card...

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #14 ...An "anything found in or from a garden" challenge!!  DRAGONFLIES are often found buzzing around our garden!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M515 ...A theme challenge!!  For this current challenge the theme is DIE CUT and/or STENCILS.  I used a Stampin Up die for today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Nautical Thank You

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC365 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  The visual prompt for this current challenge is a sketch.  I did a mini version on this sketch earlier this week but wanted to do another one with some full size squares.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 11APR26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  BLUE ON BLUE is the theme for this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's 3d shells embossing folder and their Night of Navy & Balmy Blue to showcase this challenge.

As You See It // #AYSI370 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  Besides Christmas card, I mail more _____ cards than any other!! THANK YOU!!  Another thank you card for my pastor's stash.  

Make My Monday // #MMM275 ...A theme challenge!!  MONOCHROME is the theme for this current challenge!!  Blue Blue and more Blue!!  Makes for a great nautical card!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)