2 Mother's Day Cards

 2 cards, each inspired by 2 challenge2...

Card #1...

Try Stamping on Tuesday // #TSOT552 

...A sketch challenge!!  There was an optional twist of using black and white plus one additional color but I just couldn't pull that off since I needed a Mother's Day card.

Card #2...

Global Design Project // #GDP340 ...A CASE challenge!!  For this challenge we are CASEing a card made by Ann Alexander.  I love the foliage & square layers, and all the pieces and parts (twine & rhinestones).  While I used a Happy Mother's Day sentiment...it is a thank you card for the best mom ever!!

And since both of these cards are Mother's Day cards they are being entered in the TGIF Challenge!! #TGIF366  They have a theme challenge for their current challenge...Happy Mother's Day!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

The Paper Players #588

 Today's card was inspired by 1 challenge...

The Paper Players // #PP588 ...A sketch challenge!!  I decided to keep this card monochromatic using just Soft Suede ink and card stock.  Embossing the base and the square using the same folder...I love the way it turned out.  It was very simple to put together but very classy and eye catching!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

INKspirational #263 // Make the Cards #53 // Hand Stamped Sentiments #387

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenge // #263 ...A technique challenge!!  The technique that is highlighted for this challenge...WATERCOLORS!!

Make the Cards // #53 ...A technique challenge!!  BLENDED BACKGROUNDS is the technique for this challenge.  This two technique challenges pair up perfectly.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS387 ...A color challenge!!  The color combo for this challenge is Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, and Pacific Point.  A nautical combination for sure!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

TGIF Challenges #365 // Just Us Girls #629

 2 cards each inspired by 1 challenge...

Card #1...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc365 ...An inspiration challenge!!  Their "make a wish" inspirational piece had me reaching for a retired set from Stamping Up called Over the Rainbow.  My wish is that this "keep looking up" card will brighten my friends day!!

Card #2...

Just Us Girls // #JUG629 ...A  photo challenge!!  I love the bright colors of these rocks, and rounded edges.  This "dream big" charm that I found in my stash is a perfect sentiment to paint on a rock.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash

 Today begins a new challenge at Shopping Our Stash...

Shoppin Our Stash // #SOS469 

We have a new challenge starting today!!  We want you to shop  your stash and create a card for a mom, grandmother, or some other important lady in your life!!  Here is a sentiment to get your creative juices flowing..."What a difference you have made in my life".  We can't wait to see how you are inspired and what you will use from your stash.  From my stash, I pulled out some sheer ribbon (remember when it was all the rave and showed up on everyone's cards) and a heart charm that I have been hoarding.

3 other challenges inspired my card...

Cupcake Inspiration // #CI542 ...A color challenge!! The trio of colors for this challenge...orchid, lime and yellow.  When I brayered my yellow ink over the orchid stenciled bricks it made them kinda orange looking.

Sunday Stamps // #SSC281 ...A sweet pastels challenge!! Use 3 of the 5 pastels from the graphic.  I picked the green, the yellow, and the orchid.

TicTacToe Challenge // #tttc158 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this game board are...ink blending, embellishment, and stencil.

Verse of the Day:  (courtesy of YouVersion)

Tulips!!

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

Fusion Challenge // #4.14.22 ...A fusion challenge!! Use the photo or the sketch or fuse them together using both!  I decided to create a fusion and use both.

Color Hues // #TCH39 ...A color challenge!! The color duo for this challenge is green and purple!!  I had some retired Concord Crush ribbon that I wanted to use so out came my Concord Crush ink that paired perfectly with Garden Green.

Time Out // #212 ...A theme challenge!! SPRING!!  Their photo of a field of purple tulips inspired my row of purple tulips.

Verse of the Day:  (courtesy of YouVersion)

1, 2, 3...Do you see the pattern?

 Card #1 inspired by 1 challenge...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #466 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in the challenge...Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive.  

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges....

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS532 ...A sketch challenge!!  A simple basic sketch with so many possibilities!!  I like sketches like this.  

Festive Friday // #FF0107 ...An inspo list challenge!! From the inspo list, pick 3 of the ten words given when creating your project.  This current inspo list is in honor of International Dance Day!!  For my
card I used these three inspo words...blue (blueberries and a bit of the color blue), vellum (embossed my image on vellum and then fussy cut it), and patterned paper (Berry designer papers).

Card #3 inspired by 3 challenges...

Global Design Project // #GDP339 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this challenge is FLOWERS!!  It is spring time and I am loving all the flowers that are blooming!!

Less Is More // #LIM463 ...A one layer card challenge!!  But we are also asked to make it off centered!!  

Addicted to CAS // #218 ...A code word challenge!!  The code word for this challenge...one layer!!

Update:  This card was selected at a "top 3" by the Addicted to CAS team!  Thanks to the team for the shout out!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

3 Challenges...One Prickly Card

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Color Throwdown Challenge // #ctd689 ...A color challenge!!  The color combo for this challenge is green, orange and pink!  I used Stampin Up's Garden Green, Calypso Coral, and Melon Mambo for my trio of colors.

Paper Craft Crew // #PCC467 ...A sketch challenge!!  This week's sketch is a horizontal sketch.  I like the layers and yet simplicity of this sketch.

Tic Tac Toe Challenge // #tttc158 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning 3 in a row run down the center of the board...florals (succulent stamp & felt flower from Stampin Up's Flowering Cactus Product Medley), patterned paper (square of Calypso Coral from Stampin Up's Flowering Fields), and die cut (catcus  & stitched square dies) for the win!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Coffee & Friends, the Best Blend!!

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC469 ...A sketch challenge!!  For my trio of circles I stenciled three coffee stain circles.  Perfect backdrop for these "happy mugs" don't you think!?!

Just Add Ink // #JAI600 ...A just add challenge!!  Just add inspiration from the coffee themed photo!!  I love all things coffee and those warm fall colors are just perfect.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

CASology #402 // Retro Rubber Challenge #180

 2 challenges...

1st challenge...

CASology // #402 ...A cue card challenge!!  The cue card for this current challenge is FLUFFY!!  I got asked to make a birthday card with a puppy theme.  It was ordered with the intent of the puppy giving it to his owner.  After seeing a picture of the puppy this is what I made for her.

2nd challenge...

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb180 ...A sketch challenge!!  For this challenge we are also asked to use stamps that are over a year old.  I used two different sets from Stampin Up for my sentiments...Good Greetings from 2014 and Sheltering Tree from 2015.  The designer papers used for this challenge along with the butterfly punch are also very retro and have been retired for several years.

I cut 3 pieces of designer paper to 4 x 5.25 and then cut my triangles out of each one  which made for 3 cards.  I didn't want to add any more scraps to my pile so I decided to go ahead and use the top portions right away which created an additional 3 cards.  6 cards later I have used up all the scrap pieces and have additional cards for my stash!!  Win!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)