The Journey...

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Time Out // #TOC292 ...A theme challenge!!  TRAVEL is the theme for this current challenge!!  "The journey awakens the soul"...and we have the whole world to explore...truth!!  

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M496 ...A "make your mark" challenge!!  My mark...ink sponged onto my embossed (a textured mark) panel.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 28JUN25 ...An "embossing" challenge with an optional twist!!  Dogs and/or Cats is the optional twist for this current challenge.  Since I am not a per person, I am not using the optional twist.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC345 ...A "designer's choice"  challenge!!  Nonni's choice for this current challenge is...3 of the same thing!!  I have two three of the same things...my punched out banner flags...3 of them, and my blue strands of baker's twine...3 stands tied together.

  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Trio Of Feathers

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Alphabet Challenge // 27JUN25 ...An ABC challenge!!  F is for FEATHERS!!  How about a trio of die cut feathers?  Yes...I think I will.

Color Hues Challenge // #TCH113 ...A color challenge!!  Red & White are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Cherry Cobbler for my red...ink, designer papers, and bakers twine.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC345 ...A "designer's choice" challenge!!  Nonni's choice for this current challenge is to use 3 of the same thing.  3 die cut feathers...exactly the same!!

       

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Summer Vibes

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB343 ...A photo inspired challenge with an optional sketch!!  Summer vibes are strong in the photo.  It inspired me to pull out my Spellbinders summer dies and play along.  I decided to use the optional sketch as well.

Color Throwdown Challenge // #ctd836 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this current challenge: kraft, fuchsia, and orange.  I used Stampin Up's Melon Mambo & Pumpkin Pie.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC196 ...A theme challenge!!  Oranges & Lemons!!  I picked oranges and added several oranges and oranges slices to my summer vibes, "Happy Day" card.

Just Us Girls Challenge // #JUG782 ...A technique challenge!!  Die Cuts...with a summer theme!!  This set of Spellbinders dies is perfect for die cutting some summer vibes.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Resting & Relaxing

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS693 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for bring these challenges together.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW814 ...A theme challenge!!  To Boldly Go!!  That is the theme for this current challenge and they want to be bright bold colors...CHECK!!

Just Us Girls // #JUG782 ...A technique challenge!!  Use dies...summer themed dies to be exact!!  I think this chic on her beach towel fits this weeks challenge perfectly.

Make My Monday // #MMM255 ...A theme challenge!!  Summer Fun is the theme for this current challenge!!  Chillaxin on the sand, enjoying the sun & surf...true summer fun!!

Inspiration Station // #IS75 ...A monthly photo inspired challenge!!  The photo for the month of July has me wanting to be on a beach towel enjoying the beach water & sunshine.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC364

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC364 ...A sketch challenge!!  We have a new sketch challenge for you beginning today.  Our design team member Lisa designed this "Going In Circles" sketch.  When I saw this sketch, I right away thought of honey bees "going in circles".  Which made me think of this Penguin Palace stamp set that I won as a prize from one of my cards.

Now it is your turn to join the fun and play along with us!!  Hop on over to our blog and gather up additional inspiration from the rest of the design team...they have created some FANTASTIC cards using our new sketch.  You will also find all the details you need for play along with our new sketch challenge.  We look forward to seeing you take on our "Going In Circles" challenge!!

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP745 ...A theme challenge!! GOING IN CIRCLES is the theme for this current challenge!!  They want to see circles featured on our card entries. YES!!

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI621 ...A "cupcake photo" challenge!!  For this challenge they want to see brown, yellow, and white.  The perfect color combo for my honey bee card!!

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS76 ...A place to showcase those "never been used" items!!  Today I am inking up a stamp set from Peguin Place, that I won as a prize for one of my cards, for the very first time.

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges...

Just Add Ink // #JAI758 ...A sketch challenge!!  A fun sketch that worked perfectly for pairing with a color challenge.

TGIF Challenges // #tgif532 ...A color challenge!!  Coastal Cababna, Berry Brust, and Pumpkin Pie are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I love the cheery look this combo makes!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Mushroom Thank You

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS466 ...A color challenge!!  Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, and Granny Apple Green are the color called for in this challenge!!  A summery trio of colors!!

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1067 ...A sketch challenge!!  Color challenges and sketch challenges pair up perfectly!!

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS76 ...A place to showcase those "never been used" items!!  Today I am using a new embossing folder from Gina K. Designs that was a prize for one of my cards!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 28JUN25 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  They want to see texture on our cards!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is dogs and/or cats.  Since I am not a "pet person", I decided not to use the optional twist...just showing off my new embossing folder.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Little Birdie Thank You

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M496 ...A "make your mark" challenge!!  On today's card I "make my mark" using watercolor pencils from Stampin Up.  I also "made my mark" with ink & a stencil, and my scoring board for a textured mark.

Alphabet Challenges // 27JUN25 ...An ABC challenge!!  F is for feathers!!  How about a blue feathered birdie?!!?

Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge // #SC1065 ...A sketch challenge!!  I took this sketch and made it CAS using my scoring board for the 4 lines and a sun ray stencil for the star burst element.

Addicted to CAS // #286 ...A "code word" challenge!!  THANK YOU is the code word for this current challenge.  How about a little birdie thank you!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)