Cloudy Day

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc567 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this challenge...Lemon Lolly, Pool Party, and Fresh Freesia. I used Pool Party ink for stenciling my clouds and card stock in all three colors.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc287 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: Embossing (emobssed butterflies), Dots or Sequine (I used sequines from Stampin Up), and frame (a stitched rectangle die to create a frame).

INKspiraitonal Challenges // #IC362 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  STENCIL is the word prompt for this current challenge.  I used a cloud stencil to create a backdrop for my butterflies.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS569

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS569 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!! The theme for this current challenge is "I'm Counting On You"...we want to see numbers!!  I used a Darice embossing folder that is a collage of number and then I added numbers that I cut out of a second embossed piece for my mug.  How did I "shop my stash"...the designer papers were in my box of scraps and the embossed folder was bought last summer and I don't think I have ever used it.  The snowdrop dies are brand new to my stash...they arrived yesterday and were waiting on me when I got home from work.

Now it is your turn!!  Dig through your stash and find those numbers...stamps, embossing folders, dies or designer papers.  We can't what to see how you display numbers on your card!  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on our new challenge and for additional inspiration from the rest of the design team.

2 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Cut it Up // #351 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!  This card was made for a friend who is turning 27 this month!!  I used my new snowdrop dies from Tracy Evans Boutique Designs and the mug was cut using a Stampin Up die.

Inspired By Challenges // #IB378  ..An "inspiration photo" challenge with an optional sketch.  I used both on today's card.  My inspiration for the "Spring Blooms" photo was the colors and the beverage themed vase (I didn't have a teapot so I used a mug).

Alphabet Challenge // 06MAR26 ...An ABC challenge!!  W is for Wildflower!!  Snowdrops are one of my favorites and when they are blowing in the wild it is just beautiful!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

2 Card Monday

 

Card #1 was inspired by 3 challenges...

Can You Handle The Pressure // 28FEB26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  With Sympathy is the optional theme for this current challenge.  I embossed my tag with a floral folder from Stampin Up!  I colored it in using inks and a aqua painter and layered a With Sympathy sentiment.

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS726 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for creating a sympathy card for a friend whose brother just passed away.

Just Us Girls // #JUG813 ...A die cut challenge!!  For this current challenge we are to use a die and follow a green theme.  I used Stampin Up's Garden Green for my green and a "package die" for my ribbon and trio of string...that is right...that is a die and not actually twine!!

Card #2 was inspired by 4 challenges...

Double Trouble // #211 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "In with the old, out with the new" recipe...3 layers, 2 colors, and 1 image...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #690...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to include a pig in honor of National Pig Day...CHECK!!  This piggie stamp has been hiding out in my stash for years as well as my buttons...I used to use them all the time but they have take a back burner.

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT690 ...A sketch challenge!!  TSOT has been partnering up with Double Trouble giving great layout for completing their recipes.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW848 ...A theme challenge!!  ANIMALS...this week we are to include an animal on our card.  How about a pink farm animal?!?

FarmQuest Challenges // #FQCB81 ...A farm and country challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge...baby animals!!  Aww sweet!!  Nothing cuter than a piglet!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC381

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC381 ...A color palette challenge!!  From the "Whispers of Spring" color palette choose at least 3 of the 5 colors to use on your card.  I actually used all 5...caramel (Crumb Cake card stock embossed and used as the mat),the peach, light blue, & the green...perfect for stenciling up my florals, and the  navy for my sentiment is in Night of Navy.

Now it is your turn!!  Which colors will you use?? Or will you all of them like I did.  We can't wait to see your creations with our "Whispers of Spring" color palette.  Hop on over to our blog and check out all the details.  While you are there you can also check out all the great samples from our design team.

Two additional challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC362 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge...Use Stencils!!  I used a layered floral stencil that I won as a prize for one of my card.

Just Add Ink // #JAI780 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are just adding stencils & dies!!  I used a layering stencil and die combo from Taylored Expressions and a second die from Stampin Up for my sentiment layer.

Card #2 was inspired by 3 challenges...

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC211 ...A theme challenge!!  IT IS ALL ABOUT THE MAN...that is the theme for this current challenge.  This chess card was made for my nephew who turns 21 tomorrow...he has grown up into a man!!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC671 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for showcasing these other two challenges.  

Cut It Up Challenges // #351 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  Happy Birthday is the theme for this current cutting challenge.  I used a die from Stampin Up's Wildflower Design bundle and stamped a Happy Birthday sentiment for the theme.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

With Sympathy

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Can You Handle The Pressure // 28FEB26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  WITH SYMPATHY is the optional twist for this current challenge.  I water colored my florals with inks from Stampin Up and an aqua painter.  My "with sympathy" sentiment is from Verve Stamps (sad to say...no longer in business).

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS483 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspiration from this mood board...the blues, and the florals.

Colorful Options // MAR2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  The color for March is GREEN!!  But the color board included gorgeous blue skies so I just had to include some soft blues as well.

Just Us Girls // #JUG813 ...A die cut challenge that showcases the color green!!  My sentiment is stamped and die cut...I love these dies from Stampin Up with their fancy edges!!  For my green I used Stampin Up's Garden Green ink and card stock.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVerison)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #329

 Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #329 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a sketch!!  This clean and simple sketch has endless possibilities!!  I decided this sketch was perfect for showcasing some retired ribbon from Stampin Up along with my new stamp from Lavinia.

I can't wait to see how this sketch inspires you!!  For all the details on our new sketch, hop on over to our blog.   While your are there you will see some great inspiration from the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #302 ...A "code word" challenge!!  WEATHER is the code word for this current challenge!!  An umbrella, a puddle, and rain still coming down...I like people who smile when it is raining!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC844 ...An "anything goes" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge...Ribbon & Bows!!  I used some retired Smokey Slate ribbon on today's card...it paired up perfectly with my little rain loving Lavinia mouse stamp!!

TicTacToe Challenges // #287 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: circles (a stitched die circle), layering (circle layered on base, ribbon layered on circle), and neutral colors (Smokey Slate).

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Noel

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2605 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is MUSIC!!  Who doesn't love a Christmas Carole!?!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 11FEB26 ...An alphabet challenge with a Christmas theme!!  C is for CRIMSON & D is for DING DONG!!  I used Stampin Up's retired Bravo Burgundy for my crimson and a sheet of designer paper with bells on it for my ding dong!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M512 ...A theme challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the theme for this current challenge!!  I went a little "old school" on today's card and burnt the edges of my designer papers and sheet music...messy but fun!!

I Spy With My Little Eye // #34 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING THAT WE LOVE!!  I love Christmas!!  I love the true meaning, I love time with family, I love the yummy food, I love the music, and I love the lights!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)