Happy Thoughts

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Card Challenge // #317 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a sketch!!  this sketch was perfect for combining today's challenges and creating get well card for a friend.

Addicted to CAS // #311 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word challenge for this current challenge is PATTERN!!  I created a background using a repeated splash pattern in three different colors.

AAA Colourful // #29 ...A colour board challenge!!  I love the color board for this current challenge...pastels all blended together!!  I used Stampin Up's Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, and Highland Heather.

Make My Monday // #MMM291 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BLEND 2-3 COLORS!!  I blended three colors using a splatter stamp.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Jungle Birthday

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP792 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these challenges and created a birthday card for my neice.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc583 ...A technique challenge!!  The technique that we are to use for this current challenge is...dimensionals...Popping It Up!!  On today's card, I "popped up" my lemur and one blade of grass using dimensionals from Stampin Up.

Cut It Up // #359 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme.  The theme for this current challenge is CRITTERS!!  This little jungle critter is sneaking in with birthday wishes.  All dies (lemur, vines, leaves and grass) used on today's card are from Stampin Up's Jungle Pals bundle.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Pink Floral Birthday

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc295 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board runs down the left side of the board...floral, pink, and birthday.

TGIF Challenge // #tgifc583 ...A technique challenge!!  The technique that we are to use for this current challenge is...dimensionals...Popping It Up!!  On today's card, I "popped up" my bee using dimensionals from Stampin Up.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC852 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme.  The theme for this current challenge is BEES, BLOOMS, and/or BIRDS!!  I used the blooms (stencil & matching die from Taylored Expressions) and bees (bee stamp & matching die from Stampin Up) elements on today's card.

Just Us Girls // #JUG829 ...A stencil challenge!!  I used a multilayered stencil from Taylored Expressions for my stencil on today's card.  I love how the layers allow you to blend in multiple ink colors.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC370 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge is LEFTOVERS!!  I use trimmed off pieces of designer paper that were "left over" from another card. I also used some twine that was "left over" from one of Stampin Up's suite packets.

 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS577

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS577 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge that begins today...YOU'RE SO SWEET!!   

              

When I saw the theme for this challenge I right away thought of Stampin Up's Sweet Strawberry bundle.  Who doesn't love the the sweet yumminess of fresh summer strawberries.

Now it is your turn...what do you have in your stash that is SWEET?!?  Maybe a sweet sentiment, maybe fruit, maybe candy, maybe a sweet baby face...we can't wait to see what you pull from your stash for this new challenge.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details and for additional inspiration from the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Inspiration Station // #IS86 ...A monthly "inspiration photo" challenge!!  My inspiration from June's photo...the strawberries, the colors and the basket weave had me thinking of this plaid paper.

Spiltcoast Stampers // #SC1117 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch from Lisa was perfect for showcasing my sweet strawberries!!

FarmQuest Challenges // #FQCB84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRUIT, GARDEN, or ORCHARD!!  Fruit it is for today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Nautical Thank You #2

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Stick It Down Challenges // JUN2026 ...A sketch challenge!!  This monthly FaceBook challenge offers sketch for both cards and scrapbook pages.  This is my second take on their card challenge.  I also used this sketch on Saturday's card.

Addicted to CAS // #311 ...A "code word" challenge that is clean and simple!!  The code word for this current challenge is PATTERN!!  I used patterned paper and kept it clean & simple!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #520 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is DIECUTS and/or STENCILS.  I used a Stampin Up die cut to finish off my CAS card.

Festive Friday // #FF0212 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  For this challenge we are asked to use 3 elements from the list of 10 elements honoring NATIONAL BIKINI DAY!!  My three from the list are blue, polk-a-dots, and ribbon.  Of course a nautical theme finishes it off perfectly since you would be wearing a bikini.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC389

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC389 ...A sketch challenge!!  Heidi has a fun "Down the Hill" sketch for us.  

           

This sketch has me thinking about the fishes in Stampin Up's A Fish & A Wish bundle...stamps and a matching punch...perfect for Heidi's sketch.

Now it is your turn!!  What do you see in Heidi's sketch??  We can't wait to see how this sketch inspires you.  Hop on over to our blog for additional inspiration from our design team and all the details for this new "Down the Hill" sketch challenge.

3 additional challenge inspired today's card...

Colorful Options // JUN2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  Aqua is the color for the month of June.  I used Stampin Up's Coastal Cabana for my aqua today!!

I Spy With My Little Eye // #38 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING BY THE SEA!!  I think this sea scape embossing folder and punched out fish fit the challenge perfectlly.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW864 ...A theme challenge!! The theme for this current challenge is Feather, Fur & Fin.  I picked the FIN element for today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Nautical Thank You

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Funday Challenge // #88 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for the month of June is polka-a-dots and/or stripes.  

Stick It Down Challenge // JUN2026 ...A monthly FaceBook challenge with sketches for cards and scrapbook pages.  This sketch was perfect for using up some designer paper from Stampin Up that I have been hoarding.

Simple Clean & Simple // JUN2026 ...A monthly clean and simple challenge with an optional theme.  The optional theme for the month of June is NAUTICAL!!  I love this nautical paper and thought a die cute anchor would finish it off.

A Cut Above // JUN2026 ...A monthly die cut challenge!!  I used one of Stampin Up's retired stamp and matching die for my die cut element on today's card.

 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)