New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #585

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS585 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge is IF THE SHOE FITS!!  These polka dotted shoes my my gnome are perfect for "Bringing on the Merry", don't you think?!?

Now it is your turn to "shop your stash" and find those shoes that you can use to create a card.  Will it be dies, stamps, or maybe stencils??  We can't wait to see what you find in your stash.  For additional inspiration, hop on over to our blog and check out all the other creations from the rest of our design team.  While you are there you can also read all the details for playing along with our challenge.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Found this sketch on the Stampin With Peggy blog and thought it would be perfect for showcasing my gnomes missing shoes!!  Each month Peggy hosts a sketch challenge that you will find on her blog and if you play along and want to share it....find her VIP page on Facebook for posting your creation.

Jingle Belles // #JB2621 ...A "year round" Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is PINK CHRISTMAS!!  I used Stampin Up's Bubble Bath for my gnomes nose and Melon Mambo card stock and designer papers...two shades of PINK!!

Cut It Up // #367 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  PRETTY IN PINK is the theme for this current challenge!!  I think my little gnome is sporting pink and looking pretty.  I die cut all the pieces and parts for creating my PRETTY IN PINK gnomes who is ready to "bring on the merry".

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G391

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G391 ...A masculine challenge!!  For this current challenge we want you to use 3 out of the 4 colors: purple, green, orange and black!!  I used purple, green, and black.

Now it is your turn!!  We can't wait to see which colors you pick and how you use them to make a masculine card.  For additional inspiration, hop on over to our blog and check out the other cards make by our design team for this challenge.  While you are there you can also read all the details for this new challenge.  We look forward to seeing your cards in our gallery.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Scrap~N~Sketch // WCMD#2 ...A sketch challenge special for World Card Making Day.  This was their #2 sketch for the month.  It worked perfectly for showcasing C4G's new challenge!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 10OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY.  I made a masculine birthday card using an embossed background with a folder from Darice.

Addicted To Stamps & More // #ATS&M528 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BIRTHDAYS!!  I am always in need of a masculine birthday card for my stash.

 New Product Showcasing...

Never Before Used // #NBUS91 ...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 floral stamp set and bird die from Altenew's mini monthly subscription.  It arrived on Friday and I inked it up for the first time for today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy Thanksgiving

 5 challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It // #AYSI383 ...A "5 ingredient recipe" challenge!!  The ingredients called for in this current recipe challenge are gingham, gems, twine, die cut, and a pumpkin!!  I got all five ingredients mix into today's card.

Cupcake Inspiration // #CI642 ...A "cupcake inspired" challenge!!  For this current challenge we have a photo of fall cupcakes!  

Inspired By // #IB411 ...A "visual prompt" challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by...PUMPKINS!!  I didn't use the sketch this time but let the colors and the pumpkins be my inspiration.

Inspiration Station // #IS90 ...A monthly "visual prompt" challenge!!  I made a card earlier this month that focused on the cat and had no pumpkin.  Today's card has a pumpkin and no cat!  Maybe I will make on more that has both a pumpkin and a cat?!?  Stay tuned...

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #20 ...An "anything found in or from a garden" challenge!!  PUMPKINS are in the garden right now!!  Not quite ready to be picked but they will be soon!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge at Sunday Stamps #SSC397

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC397 ...A sketch challenge!!  Laurie was our sketch designer for this new challenge.  I took a little liberty with her sketch and switched out the oval for a window pane...I hope that was okay!?!  I was the only design team member that did, so....maybe it wasn't?!?

                      

Now it is your turn to play along...how will this sketch inspire you??  We can't wait to see your takes in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on this new challenge and to be inspired by the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Double D Challenges // 07OCT26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the 4 photos given...the window pane and the Autumn colors.  Fall is a great time to celebrate a birthday...cooler weather, bonfires, and a celebratory crispness is in the air...makes for a great party outside!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 10OCT26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!  I embossed a brick wall for my window and included the optional birthday element by adding a "happy birthday" sentiment.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M528 ...A theme challenge!!  This current challenge has a HAPPY BIRTHDAY theme!!  Today's birthday card will be used for an upcoming fall birthday that our family is celebrating.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Thinking of You

 

5 challenges inspired today...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS758 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for combinning these five challenges!!

Colorful Options // OCT2026 ...A color challenge!!  Orange & Black!!

{PIN}spiraitonal Challenges // #342 ...A monthly "Pintrest inspired" challenge!!  My inspiration, the orange and black!!

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc303 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row: twine (black & white bakers twine) , fall colors, and frame (I framed in my roses with black).

Little Red Wagon // #LRW880 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challend is USE A FRAME!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

 

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #345

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #345 ...A clean & simple challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is USE A TAG!!

I used a tag punch that I picked up at Hobby Lobby, a Unity stamp, some Stampin Up card stock & matching ribbon, a Tim Holtz mini stapler to hold the ribbon in place, and a Sizzix embossing boarder folder on today's card.

Now it is your turn!!  Will it be a tag shaped card or a tag on a card??  We can't wait to see your take on our CAS TAG challenge!!  For additional inspiration and all the details for our new challenge, hop on over to our CAS on Friday blog.

2 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Colorful Options // OCT2026 ...A color challenge!!  ORANGE is the color for October.  I used Stampin Up's Pumpkin Pie card stock and matching ribbon.

{PIN}spirational Challenges // #342 ...A monthly "Pinterest Inspired" challenge!!  Each month we are given a photo from Pinterest to inspire our creation.  My inspiration from October's photo: the feathers, the black, the orange!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Itsy Bitsy Spider

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc598 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for playing with this corner spider's web stamp that I wanted to use for...

Festive Friday // #FF0220 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list celebrating Halloween, choose 3 elements to use on your card.  I picked spider web, green, and Halloween sentiment.  And the little spider I stamped hanging from it was perfect for...

Simply Clean & Simple // OCT2026 ...A monthly CAS challenge with an optional theme!!  The theme for October is SOMETHING TINY!!  How about this itsy bitsy spider?!?

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)