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)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #337

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #337 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme!!  CHRISTMAS IN JULY is the theme for this current challenge.

Using my score board, I made my Very Vanilla layer into a package with a poinsettia as my bow.  I added matching score lines to my sentiment tag...rejoice and be glad.

Now it is your turn to join the fun and play along with us.  We can't wait to see your CHRISTMAS IN JULY creations in our gallery.  For all the details for this new challenge and for some great inspiration, hop on over to our blog.

2 additional challenges inspired today's card...

The Card Concept // #228b ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration form this visual prompt: the Christmas theme and the color combo.   A Christmas in July card (per part B of this challenge) it is...even though it is not quite July yet!!

Word Art Wednesday // #758-759 ...An "anything goes" challenge with a verse as an optional inspiration!!  While I didn't use the scripture verse on today's card...all scriptures points us to REJOICE & BE GLAD.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Let's Get Together

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Make My Monday // #MMM280 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge...STENCILS!!  I used a sun ray stencils from Tim Holtz on today's card.

Lattes & Layers // JUN2026 ...A monthly latte challenge!!  I used stamps from multiple companies for today's card and layered them up...the sentiment layered in the sun rays is from the Greetery's Cozy Cup set, the beach design layered on the cup is from Stampin Up, and the to go cup is a Heidi Swapp stamp.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #38 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING BY THE SEA.  How about some waves and sunshine.  And who doesn't love a coffee shop over looking the beach!?!

Never Before Used // #NBUS87 ...

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, a "to go" coffee cup from Heidi Swapp stamps.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

It's Your Birthday

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inky Paws Challenge // #253 ...A "Newton's Nook" challenge!!  Cute little kittens were given as our inspiration for this month's challenge.  I used a Newton's Nook stencil and kept today's card clean and simple.

Colorful Options // JUN2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  The color for the month of June is AQUA.  I used Stampin Up's Bermuda Bay as my aqua.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW864 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FEATHER, FUR & FIN!!  They want to see animal...little critters even if they don't necessarily have feather, fur or fin.  I picked kittens because I was anxious to play with my new Cutest Crew bundle from Stampin Up.

Make My Monday // #MMM280 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is STENCILS!!  Playful kittens call for a playful stencil!!

Never Before Used // #NBUS87 ...

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 Stampin Up's Cutest Crew's kittens for the very first time and using their matching die for the first tie!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion) 

Butterfly Thinlits

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC113 ...A sketch challenge!!  Every Wednesday the Splitcoast Stampers offer a sketch challenge with a "no time limit" sketch challenge.  This sketch was posted on 5/6 by Jeanette.  Thanks Jeanette for the fun sketch.

Love Those Pretty Papers // JUN2026 ...A monthly "designer paper" challenge with a theme.  The theme for the month of June is PASTELS.  These vintage papers from K & Company are just perfect for this months challenge.

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI638 ...A "cupcake inspired" challenge.  For this current challenge they have given us an "anything goes" challenge.  Those dark cupcake wrappers inspired me to sponge on some dark ink to all my edges.

A Cut Above Challenge // JUN2026 ...A monthly "die cut" challenge!!  I used a thinlits die folder (retired from Stampin Up) for my die cut & embossed butterflies.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)