Relax!!

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Time Out Challenge // #TOC316 ...A "photo inspired" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo...the splash of pink & aqua and all the metal structure fit the sketch challenge I am using today.

Just Add Ink // #JAI789 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was prefect for combining these challenges.  The lines in the sketch fit the structure of the pool housing.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M520 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is DIECUTS and/or STENCILS.  I used Spellbinders flip-flop die, but didn't use stencils this time.

The Paper Funday // JUL2026 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is SUMMER SPLASH!!  Flip-flops are the shoeware of all summer splash moments!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sweet Thing

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Cards // #318 ...A clean and simple "follow my lead" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are following Marlies.  I used a new embossing folder from Darice and created an embossed strip instead of a black and white strip.

Alphabet Challenge // 26JUN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  E is for embossing.  I embossed a full folder in white and then cut out three of the images and colored them.  I used the left over bit for my side panel and envelope.

Double D Challenges // 1JULY26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the visual given...the watermelon slices!!  I know they are candy in the photo but fresh works, doesn't it?!?

FarmQuest Challenges // #84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRUIT, GARDEN, or ORCHARD.  I picked the fruit element for today's card.

Never Before Used // #NBUS88 ...

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 brand new embossing folder from Darice that I picked up on my trip to VA at the Green Valley Book Fair.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Beachy Birthday & Cozy Coffee

 

4 challenges inspired today's first card...

AAA Birthday Challenge // #87 ...A monthly Birthday challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of July is FOR THE GIRLS!!  Nothing like a girls trip to the beach to celebrate a birthday!!  Gotta love an birthday that falls in the summer!!

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HHS491 ...A sketch challenge!!  The sketch was perfect for combining these challenges and creating a beachy birthday card for a friend.

Make My Monday // #MMM291 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BLEND 2-3 COLORS!  I used Stampin Up's Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, and So Saffron for blending my beachy circle scene.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC219 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this challenge: yellow (So Saffron), pink (Blushing Bride), and orange (Calypso Coral).

 

Card #2 was inspired by 3 challenges...

Double Trouble // #219 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "It's Going to be a Long Day" recipe...3 layers (took three layers to make this cozy cup), 2 images (coffee cup & coffee beans), and 1 slimline card ...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #698...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to include glitter...FAIL!!  I was glittered out after crafting with my grand-daughter yesterday and was just not up to clean up glitter again today!!

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT698 ...A sketch challenge!!  These two challenges always partner up.  Since this is a planned partnership on their part (not me picking and combining challenges) you always know they work perfectly together!!

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb275 ...A "retro" challenge with a color combo!!  Retro meaning use a stamp that is over a year old (Cozy Cup from the Greetery that came out in 2019) and the color combo for this challenge is red, green, blue, and white.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Best Wishes

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #311 ...A clean and simple "code word" challenge!!  PATTERN is the code word for this current challenge!!  I used an embossed folder to create a pattern.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #588 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this current challenge are Blackberry Bliss, Gorgeous Grape, and Garden Green.  I used card stock for all three colors.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 27JUN26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  I used a retired embossing from Stampin Up.  An oldie but a goodie!!  I also used the optional twist, which for this challenge was PURPLE!!

Alphabet Challenge // 26JUN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  E is for EMBOSSING!!  

Never Before Used // #NBUS88 ...

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 inking up, for the very first time, the "best wishes" sentiment from Stampin Up's Sunrise Sailing set.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

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)