Birthday Soccer Girlie

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW877 ...A "recipe" challenge!!  They want to see 1 image, 2 papers, and 3 embellishments.  I used 1 soccer girl stamp from Me&My Big Ideas, 2 papers (solid card stock and designer paper from Stampin Up) and 3 pink rhinestones from Hobby Lobby.

Just Add Ink // #JAI795 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" dies & stencils...one or both...with a kid theme.  On my card, I used both and I followed the KID theme!!

Double D Challenge // 26SEPT26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  Pretty In Pink...the color was my inspiration along with the bows (see the bows in my little players hair)!!  All things pink on today's card...pink card stock, pink ink, pink designer paper, pink stenciling, and a pink uniform!!

Retro Rubber // #rrcb281 ...A retro stamp with a tic-tac-toe board challenge!!  This girlie soccer player is over 15 years old...from back in the day when I was a soccer mom and still scrapbooking.  My winning three in a row on the tic-tac-toe board: distressed edge, letters, and die.

Just Us Girls // #JUG842 ...A theme challenge!!  STENCIL is the theme for this current challenge.  On Wednesday I stenciled inside my die cut bubbles, making little floral inserts.  I loved how it looked so I used it again today.  The stencil that I used is from Funky Fossil.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Thinking of You

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC700 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these challenges.

Color Hues // #TCH141 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors called for in this current challenge: PURPLE & ARTICHOKE.  A perfect combinations for an arrangement of flowers.

A Cut Above // SEPT2026 ...A monthly "die cut" challenge!!  I used Spellbinders floral dies on today's card.  I also used the negative space from my die cut leaves to stencil in some additional leaves...I love the subtle dimension this gives.

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #19 ...An "anything in or from a garden" challenge!!  Today, I picked from a flower garden!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Have A Brew-tiful Day!!

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS755 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used this sketch as a starting point for today's card.  Used a bear instead of a triangle and an oval sentiment in place of circle, but it was the sketch behind today's creation.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #594 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this challenge: Peaceful Pine, Highland Heather, and Bubble Bath.

The Paper Players // #PP804 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is BEARS!!  I used a Spellbinders bear die on today's card and left lots of white space, making it clean and simple.

First Cup Challenge // #18 ...A monthly "beverage" challenge!!  My bear is enjoying a mug of joe...having a "brew-tiful day"!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Celebrate

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenge // #IC376 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this FURRY FRIENDS!!  I used the Cutest Crew bundle from Stampin Up for my trio of die cut kittens.

Cut It Up // #365 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is BLACK & ORANGE.  I used Stampin Up's Tangerine Tango (card stock & ink) and Basic Black (ink, card stock & pearls) on today's card.

Alphabet Challenge // 18SEPT26 ...An ABC challenge!!  K is for KITTEN!!  I used a trio of die cut black kitties on today's card.

Addicted to CAS // #317 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word for this current challenge is CIRCLES!!  I used a die cute collage of circles for my kittens to play in.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC225 ...A theme challenge!!  CLEAN & SIMPLE is the theme for this current challenge.  I kept today's card clean and simple with lots of white space.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS583

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS583 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  CHICKEN is the theme for this current challenge!!  What do you have in your stash that would fit this theme??  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery!!

For my take on this challenge I "shopped my stash" and used a retired bundle from Stampin Up called Hey, Chick.  I could resist this snarky sentiment on today's birthday card.

3 additional challenges inspired today's 1st card...

Cut It Up // #365 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is ORANGE & BLACK.  I used Stampin Up's Basic Black & Pumpkin Pie for my colors and a die from Emma Moore Designs (the rectangle) and one from Stampin Up (the chicken).

AAA Birthday // #89 ...A "birthday" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is USE PATTERN PAPER!!  I used two different pieces, both from Stampin Up...one in Pumpkin Pie and one in Basic Black.

Sketch~N~Scrap // Throwback to #249 ...A monthly sketch challenge!!  I am playing along with their throwback challenge and using a past sketch for today's card.

4 challenges inspired 

today's 2nd card...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB407 ...A "visual prompt" challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by ACORNS!!  I used both the photo and the sketch as inspiration for today's card.  My inspiration from the photo: the acorns and the fall colors.

Just Us Girls // #JUG841 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspirations from this mood board: the girls, the fall colors, and the flowing hair.

Festive Friday // #FF0218 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring World Cardmaking Day, choose 3 of the 10 elements to include on your card.  My 3 elements are: a decorated envelope, stitching (hand stitched 4 Xs...one on each acorn and 2 and the background papers), and patterned paper.

Time Out Challenges // #TOC322 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SEASONAL COLORS WHERE YOU LIVE!!  Even here in Florida things are starting to take on the browns and yellows of Fall...the splash of blue represents all the water around us.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Very Merry Wishes

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS754 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for combining today's challenges.  So many possibilities with this sketch but I gave it a Christmas theme.

ABC Christmas Challenge // 09SEPT26 ...A "Christmas themed alphabet" challenge!!  S is for SNOWMAN & T is for TRANSPORT!!  I used both letters on today's card...this retro bike is TRANSPORTING my frosty little SNOWMAN!

Little Red Wagon // #LRW876 ...A theme challenge!!  For this current challenge we have been given a Billy Joel song...FOR THE LONGEST TIME.  They want to see cards that are nostalgic or represents memories.  How about this nostalgic bike??  Not only is the image kinda retro, the stamp came out in 2012 making it actually retro!! LOL

Jingle Belles // #JB2619 ...A "year round Christmas" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are asked to CASE on of the Belles.  I picked a card from 2016 made by Stephanie...she "halved" her card and I did too // she used a snowman and I did too.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC395

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC395 ...A sketch challenge!!  Heather has designed a great "Don't Leaf Me" sketch to inspire us!!

              

How does this sketch inspire you??  We can't wait to see your takes in our gallery.  For additional detail hop on over to our blog.  While you are there you will find great inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

A Cut Above // #SEPT2026 ...A monthly "anything goes" die cut challenge!!  I used a retired die from Stampin Up on today's card.  This die works great in both the fall and the spring depending on the colors you use.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC858 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SYMPATHY/THINKING OF YOU/GET WELL!!  I needed a sympathy card for my boss who lost her mother-in-law.

Love Those Pretty Papers // SEPT2026 ...A monthly "designer paper" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of Sept is FALL FLORALS!!  This woodgrain paper from Stampin Up seemed perfect for my die cut fall florals.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)