New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS568

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS568 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is GOLDEN YEARS!!  We want to see gold on your creations.  I used some metallic gold card stock from Hobby Lobby that I had in my stash.  I am a little sad that photographing gold doesn't do it justice!!

What do you have in your stash that is golden??  Embossing powder, foils, card stock, or maybe some embellishments.  We can't wait to see what you have that fits of GOLDEN YEARS challenge.  For all the details on our new challenge that begins today...hop on over to our blog!!  While you are there you will find some great inspiration to get you started!!

4 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Just Add Ink // #JAI779 ...A sketch challenge!!  This clean and simple sketch was perfect for showcasing today's new challenge over at Shopping Our Stash.  It also worked for combining these other additional challenges.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC361 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the prompt: the rainbows and the pink & purple colors.

Colorful Options // FEB2026 ...A color challenge!!  The colors on the color board are pink and purple.  I use Stampin Up's Highland Heather and Pretty In Pink for my purple and pink.

Alphabet Challenges // 20FEB26 ...An ABC challenge!!  V is for Volume (dimension)!!  I used on layer of 3D tape for adhering my stitched die square and two layers of 3D tape of my clouds!!  I should have taken a picture from the side to show it better but I ran out of time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sweet As Honey

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS725 ...A sketch challenge!!  While this sketch has endless possibilities I right away saw these bees from Stampin Up as being perfect for this sketch.

Festive Friday Challenges // #FF0203 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list celebrating Chinese New Year, pick three to use on your card.  I picked: heat embossing (the wings and sentiment using white embossing powder & the stripes and stinker using black embossing powder), red & black (red designer paper & black card stock and embossing powder), and an envelope (you will always find a matching envelope with my cards).

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #12 ...An "anything found in a garden" challenge!!  Bees!!  Yes, bees!!  We live less than a mile from an apiary and have the best pollinators ever...sometimes we have to many of them!!  LOL

      

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC380

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC380 ...A sketch challenge!!  Our new "Wide Open" sketch challenge by Claire has so many possibilities.  Claire's sketch worked perfectly for combining several challenges that I had tagged to play along with.  I used the "anything goes" space to showcase some designer paper that I have been hoarding!

How will you use today's new sketch??  We can't wait to see your take in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog for all the detail on today's new "Wide Open" sketch challenge.  While you are there you will also find additional inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 other challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It // #AYSI366 ...A theme challenge!! CANDY IS DANDY is the theme for this current challenge.  I used lollipop stamp from a set that I won as a prize for one of my cards.

Make My Monday // #MMM571 ...A technique challenge!!  The technique for this current challenge: use two dies.  I used the lollipop die and the sentiment die for my two dies.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW846 ...A theme challenge!!  JUST THE WAY YOU ARE is the theme for this current challenge.  I am a "sucker for you"...just the way you are!!  AWWWW!!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Birthday Blessings

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC366 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was a tough one.  It took me a minute to figure out the layers and implement them.  I hope I got it right.

Inspired By Challenges // #IB376 ...A "photo inspired" challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by TEA GARDEN!!  My inspiration from the photo: the florals in a cup, and the pink & green!  Today I opted not to use the sketch.

Just Us Girls // #JUG811 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo/moodboard: the pinks and the mug.  Oh so pretty in pink!!

Little Red Wagon // LRW846 ...A theme challenge!!  "A Billy Joel themed challenge. This time's song is "Just the Way You Are" and I'm looking for projects of any kind that celebrate somebody (even yourself!). Think birthday, love you or celebration cards and projects", says Kate from the LRW team.

First Cup Challenges // #11 ...A monthly "any kind of drink" challenge!!  When these florals die off this mug will make for a yummy cup of joe!!  Here's to the first cup from this mug!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #328

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #328 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is CUTE!!  I think this birthday chick is just about one of the cutest birthday stamps that I have.         

Now it is your turn to showcase one of your cute stamps!!  We can't wait to see our CUTE creations...remembe to keep it clean and simple.  Hop on over to our blog for additional inspiration from the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP773 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  BALLOONS & BIRTHDAYS!! That is the theme for this current challenge.  This chickie has a balloon and party hat for celebrating her birthday.

Allsort Challenge // #843 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  EMBOSSING is the optional twist for this current challenge.  Today's card is showcasing products from Stampin Up...the embossing folder, the stamps and matching dies, and the papers.

Color Hues // #TCH127 ...A color challenge!!  Teal & Peach are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Costal Cabana and Calypso Coral for my teal & peach.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Floral Birthday

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #579 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these 4 challenges.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc286 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: florals (Stampin Up's Wildflower Design stamp set), ink blending (blender pen used for coloring in the florals), and Sentiment Strip (Happy Birthday).

Color Hues // #TCH127 ...A color challenge!!  Peach & Teal are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin' Up's Cantaloupe Crisp & Bermuda Bay for my color duo.

Little Red Wagon Challenges // #LRW846 ...A theme challenge!!  "A Billy Joel themed challenge. This time's song is "Just the Way You Are" and I'm looking for projects of any kind that celebrate somebody (even yourself!). Think birthday, love you or celebration cards and projects", says Kate from the LRW team.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M571 ...A "leave your mark" challenge!!  This challenge wants to see our MARKS...coloring, blending, sponging...I used a blender pen and inks for my MARKS!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

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)