Retro Rubber Challenge #161 // Tic Tac Toe #119 // INKspirational #242

2 Cards today...

First card was created for the Retro Rubber Challenge blog. Their current challenge was "Summer Treats"...using a stamp that is over a year old!!  #rrcb161  Nothing says summer treats like an ice cream cone!!  This mini ice cream cone stamp came out of Stampin Up's 2017 Sale-A-Bration set...Tasty Trucks.

A second card...This one was inspired by two challenges!! First the Tic Tac Toe challenge #119 using the the middle three across on the game board...Blue, Big Sentiment, Boat!  Second, the INKspirations challenge #242 with the word prompt...Maritime!

Verse of the Day:

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

MATTHEW 5:44 (ESV)

Just Add Ink #560 // TGIF Challenges #322

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Just Add Ink // #JAI560 ...A color challenge!! The color combination called is Gray Granite, Coastal Cabana, and Blackberry Bliss.  Sounds like a cluster of raspberries to me...don't you think?!?  I used Stampin Up's Berry Blessings to show case this color combo.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc322 ...A designer take over challenge!! Andrea calls for a Farmhouse theme.  I decided that a sponges woodgrain background would work perfect for this theme.

VERSE OF THE DAY

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Exodus 14:14 (NIV) Courtsey of YouVersion

Cardz 4 Guyz #274 // Addicted to CAS #200

Today begins another challenge brought to you from the Cardz 4 Guyz team.  We hope you will play along with our new challenge...TRAVEL!!  #C4G274  Nothing says travel for us Americans like a trip to Paris!!  Even though you can hardly see it in my photo the Eiffel Tower is embossed on my background of Early Espresso.  Of course my sentiment wraps up my feelings about travel and the journey it provides...cherish each and every moment!!

The Addicted to CAS challenge (#200) also offered inspiration for today's card.  Their code word for this challenge is SUN!!  Our travels and journeys are always better with a little bit of sunshine!!

Update:  This card was chosen as a "top three" for the Addicted to CAS challenge!!  Thanks to their team for the shout out!!

VERSE OF THE DAY

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Exodus 14:14 (NIV) Courtsey of YouVersion

Color Throwdown Challenge #648 // Freshly Made Sketches #491

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Color Throwdown // #ctd648 ...A color challenge!! The color combo for this challenge is orange, green, pink, and purple!  Perfect for the new InColors from Stampin Up!!  I used designer papers in Polished Pink for my pink, Soft Succulent for my green, Pale Papaya for my orange, Fresh Freesia for my purple.

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS491 ...A sketch challenge!! This sketch made the perfect backdrop for the this duo of palms from Stampin Up's Timeless Tropical bundle!! 

VERSE OF THE DAY

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Acts 1:8 (ESV) Courtsey of YouVersion

Fab Friday Challenge #216 // Time Out Challenge #190

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Fab Friday // #fabfri216 ...A color challenge!! The color combo for this challenge: Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, So Saffron, Fresh Freesia.  A summery combination that looks great together!!

Time Out // #190 ...A photo challenge!! The stripes and the foliage laying against it inspired today's card.  

VERSE OF THE DAY

Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Matthew 22:37-39 (NLT)

CAS Colours & Sketches #425

Today's card was inspired by sketch challenge from CAS Colours & Sketches #425.  I took a little liberty with this sketch and moved the circles a bit.  I have had so much fun playing with Berry Blessing from Stampin Up.

VERSE OF THE DAY

It is never fun to be corrected. In fact, at the time it is always painful. But if we learn to obey by being corrected, we will do right and live at peace.

Hebrews 12:11 (CEV)

Global Design Project #297

Today's card was inspired by the color challenge from the Global Design Project team.  #GDP297  The color combo for this challenge...Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss & Pear Pizzazz.  I used Blackberry Bliss ink and baker's twine, Fresh Freesia designer paper cut out using Stampin Up's Rectangle Stitched dies, and Pear Pizzazz card stock and rhinestones. 

VERSE OF THE DAY

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

Acts 3:19 (NIV) Courtsey of YouVersion

Just Us Girls Challenge #589

Today's card was inspired and created for the Just Us Girls challenge. #JUG589   Their current challenge is a color challenge.  The color combo...orange, red, and pink.  This color combo made me think of Poppies blooming so I went very retro and pulled out a retired background stamp from Stampin Up.  Using a sponge for application, I used Pumpkin Pie, Flirty Flamingo, and Poppy Parade inks. 

VERSE OF THE DAY

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Revelation 21:4 (NIV) Courtesy of YouVersion

Inspired By #179 // The Paper Players #546

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By // #IB179 ...A photo challenge with optional sketch! I decided to use both the photo and the sketch for this challenge.  I created my watermelon slices using my triangle punch and then trimming it and the rinds was punch out of the "whale builder" punch from Stampin Up...also trimmed it a little bit.

The Paper Players // #PP546 ...A CAS challenge with a fruit/berry theme.  I picked fruit...watermelons to be exact!  I love all the fresh fruit that summer brings!!

VERSE OF THE DAY

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?

Psalms 8:3-4 (NIV) Courtsey of YouVersion

Sunday Stamps #259 // The Paper Players #546

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC259 ...A color challenge!!  I used Pear Pizzazz, Cherry Cobbler, and Calypso Coral.  And since there were strawberries in the photo I used them on my card.  I loved the pairing of coral and cobbler for the berries...nice combo!!

The Paper Players // #PP546 ...A CAS challenge with a berry theme!! A perfect challenge for showcasing Stampin Up's Berry Blessings set from this past Sale-A-Bration.

Update:  Yippie!!! This card was chosen as a "top cup" by the design team over at Sunday Stamps!!  Thanks for the shout out!!

VERSE OF THE DAY

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?

Psalms 8:3-4 (NIV) Courtsey of YouVersion

Just Add Ink #559 // Try Stampin on Tuesday #511 // Hand Stamped Sentiments #366

  3 challenges inspired today's card...

Just Add Ink // #JAI559 ...A pick two challenge!! From these three: stripes, stitching, and paper strips, pick two!!  I picked stripes (scored stripes on my Calypso Coral paper) and stitching (2 trio of stitches with black thread)

Try Stampin On Tuesday // #tsot511 ...A sketch challenge!! When I saw this sketch I right away thought of bees flying around!!  Maybe because we had a swarm of bees take up residence in one of our birdhouses and bees were on my mind!!

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS366 ...A color challenge!! The trio of colors called for in this challenge...Calypso Coral, Bumble Bee, and Just Jade!!  I like this color combo and this keep using it!! 

VERSE OF THE DAY

Wait for the Lord ; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord !

Psalm 27:14 (ESV) Courtesy of YouVersion

Freshly Made Sketches #490 // Color Hues #20

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS490 ...A sketch challenge!  A perfect sketch for showcasing my new Seascape stamp set from Stampin Up.

Color Hues // #TCH20 ...A color challenge!  The two colors for this current challenge are black & aqua!  Tempting Turquoise by be retired from Stampin Up but it was perfect for this challenge.

VERSE OF THE DAY

for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) Courtesy of YouVersion