Monday, August 31, 2020

Fusion Challenge...Dragonfly

Today I am playing along with the Fusion challenge.  Play along with the sketch, the photo or both.

   

#bethegift challenge:   Visit a library and place sticky notes with encouraging messages in several books for others to find!


Sunday, August 30, 2020

CASology Challenge #372


Here is my take on the current challenge from the CASology team.  The cue card for this challenge was BALL.  I thought this ball and jacks was perfect for this challenge.
                    

#bethegift challenge:  Forgive someone today and reach out to say you care!!

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge # 450


Today I am playing along with the sketch challenge from Freshly Made Sketches.  I am using Stampin Up's Sea of Textures bundle along with their Whale of a Time designer papers.

                

#bethegift challenge:  Forgive someone today and reach out to say you care!!

Saturday, August 29, 2020

Color Throwdown Challenge #608 & Global Design Project #255


The Color Throwdown challenge this week.....
orangepinkyellow and peach!  My choices for these colors are Stampin Up's Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, and Peekaboo Peach. These colors made me think of Fall....maybe it is all the Pumpkin Spice Latte commercials!!  With Fall on my mind I pulled out my Tim Holtz leaf stamp which is perfect for the Global Design Project (#GDP255) theme challenge...Trees/Leaves!  I had fun sponging and blending these 4 colors onto this cut out leaf.

                                  

#bethegift challenge:   Learn something new today and reach out to teach someone else!

Friday, August 28, 2020

Just Us Girls Challenge #550 & Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #346


Coffee!!  I love my coffee!!  I smiled real big when I saw the photo challenge from Just Us Girls.  Here is my take on their challenge.  This card is a combination of retired stamps from Stampin Up and Verve.


Sunflowers!! I love sunflowers!!  Another smile crossed my face when I saw the photo challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments.  For this card I am using Stampin Up's Painted Harvest stamp set along with several of their dies.

#bethegift challenge:   Meet a new neighbor today.  Knock on the door of someone you don't know...just to say hi!


  

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Paper Players Challenge #505

 What a fun sketch from the Paper Players!!  Since the shapes were unusual and I am feeling a bit stingy with this new designer paper that arrived...I made 3 cards that way their were no scrapes that had the potential of being wasted. 

    
The third card's papers looked much better flipped some the shapes are reversed.  But...I love how I was able to use all the pieces of the papers instead of having pieces and parts left that I was not sure how to use...plus I have three new cards in my stash!!  Win! Win!

#bethegift challenge:   Make a list today of ways that you can bless your family,  your friends, and your community in the everyday things that you do.







Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Inspired By Challenge...Punny Sentiments


Here is my card for the "punny sentiments" challenge over at the Inspired By blog.  I am playing along with both the sketch and the theme.  Thanks for the inspiration!!  

     

#bethegift challenge:   Call an elderly women who has made an impact on your life, and thank her for the gift that she is.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Tic Tac Toe Challenge #078 & Paper Crafted Crew Challenge #389

Here is my take on the Tic Tac Toe challenge.  For the current game board I am playing my three is a row down the right side...balloons//any shape die//free.  

Balloons...Balloon punch

Any shape die...cheers sentiment

Free...primary colors

I am also using the sketch challenge from the Paper Craft Crew.  I just love their sketches...so may pieces and parts that it makes getting creative fun!!  Thanks for the inspiration!!

                                   

#bethegift challenge:  Share a quote or scripture with someone today...because words we speak make souls stronger.

As You See It Challenge #232 & Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #346

Sunflowers!!  One of my favorite flowers!!  The challenge from the Hand Stamped Sentiments team was a photo challenge with all kinds of fall scenes including a beautiful sunflower.  The As You See It team has a color challenge (Bermuda Bay//Crushed Curry//Cajun Craze) for us and the color badge includes a sunflower.  So....Sunflowers it is!!  I am using Stampin Up's Painted Harvest set.  Even though it is retired it will always be a favorite of mine...maybe because we used this set for my daughters wedding.

                               

#bethegift challenge:  Share a quote or scripture with someone today...because words we speak make souls stronger.

Monday, August 24, 2020

Color Throwdown Challenge #607 & CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge #386

A color challenge and a sketch challenge....the perfect fit!!  Here is a card that was inspired by the color challenge from the Color Throwdown team and a sketch challenge from CAS(E) this Sketch.  The color combination from the Color Throwdown team was...blue, purple & yellow.  

                           

#bethegift challenge:   Help or invest in your community showhow today!  Visit a shelter, volunteer at a non profit or pick up trash at a local park....etc.

Just Add Ink Challenge #519 & Less Is More Challenge #426




Today I am playing along with two challenges for this card.  A color challenge from Just Add Ink...their color combination for this challenge is Purple Posey, Misty Midnight, and Seaside Spray.   I used designer papers for each of the colors.  The second challenge that inspired this card is the Less is More challenge.  Their challenge was to add in some doodling.  I decided to frame my edges with some hand drawn doodles using my Misty Midnight marker!!

                                                      

#bethegift challenge:   Help or invest in your community showhow today!  Visit a shelter, volunteer at a non profit or pick up trash at a local park....etc.

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Global Design Project #254 & As You See It Challenge #232


I have used two challenges as inspiration for this card... 

The color challenge from the As You See It team...

Bermuda Bay//Cajun Craze//Crushed Curry

And the sketch challenge from Global Design Project #GDP254

                          


#bethegift challenge:  Begin to plan/organize a fundraiser for an organization dear to your heart.

Time Out Challenge #168


The Time Out challenge had a fun photo for our inspiration.  I used the gel pack with glitter technique from years ago.  It didn't turn out as cool as it was in my mind.  

                   


#bethegift challenge:  Begin to plan/organize a fundraiser for an organization dear to your heart.


Saturday, August 22, 2020

Freshly Made Sketches #449 & Cardz 4 Guyz #251

    

 

       

Gone Fishing!!  That is the theme for the current challenge from Cardz 4 Guyz.   I am also using the fun sketch from the Freshly Made Sketches team.  Stampin Up's Best Catch was perfect for both this sketch and the gone fishing theme...I paired it with the Waterfront set as well so that I could achieve the "triangles" from the sketch.

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Gone Fishing #251
#bethegift challenge:  Finda a book that you've read and loved...share it with someone you think will love it too.

Friday, August 21, 2020

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #543 & The Paper Players Challenge #504

It was not until I stated posting this card that I realized the Paper Players challenge was intended to be a CAS (clean and simple) card....so I'm not sure this card counts!!  While their back to school theme was the inspiration for this card, there are lots of layers, pattern, and not a lot of white space.  This card was also inspired by the sketch challenge from Mojo Monday.

                       

#bethegift challenge:   Do one thing out of your comfort zone for someone today!

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Global Design Project #254 & Just Us Girls Challenge #549


Here is my take on the color challenge from Just Us Girls and the sketch challenge from Global Design Project (#GDP254).  The color challenge was to use Kraft, Dark Teak and Berry.  My choice for those colors are from Stampin Up...Tranquil Tide//Rich Razzleberry//Crumb Cake.

                  

Sunday Stamps Challenge #237

Today's card was created for the Sunday Stamps Challenge.  Their current challenge is a color/photo challenge.  My card is a definite reflection of both these elements.
                        
#bethegift challenge:   Go through your closet and downsize your clothes...donate to a shelter near you.

Update:  Im so excited...This card was chosen as a "top cup" for the Sunday Stamps challenge.  

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Twofer Challenge #30 & Library Challenge

Here is my take on the Twofer Challenge...two different designs for two different occasions using the same stamps, stencils, and/or dies.  I started with Verve's "enjoy today" sunshine stamp and Stampin Up's cloud stencil...used the stamp "as is" on the first card and changed the sentiment on the second card using Stampin Up's window punch.  The first card was also created for the Library Challenge...create a card based on a book's title, story, or cover.  The current book that has been pulled off the shelf is John Green's The Fault in Our Stars.
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#bethegift challenge:   Reach beyond the dividing lines and say HI to someone who might be a little different than you.