Color Throwdown Challenge #703 // Freshly Made Sketches #546 // CAS Colours & Sketches #480

 2 Cards...

Card #1 inspired by 1 challenge...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #480 ...A sketch challenge!!  I did a little stenciling for my triangle then added a sentiment diecut along with a graduation cap...Clean And Simple!!

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS546 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for showcasing Stampin Up's Friends Are Like Seashells set.  

Color Throwdown // #ctd703 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this challenge: Powder Blue (Stampin Up's Marina Mist ink stamped off one time & sequins), Kraft (card base and matching envelope) and Cream (card stock).

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Atlantic Heart Sketch #483 // Global Design Project #353

2 challenges inspired today's card...

Global Design Project // #GDP353 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this challenge: Soft Sea Foam, Blackberry Bliss, and Bermuda Bay.

Atlantic Heart Sketch // #AHSC483 ...A sketch challenge!!  I love any sketch with a banner and since this one called for three it was perfect for paring up with the GDP challenge.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

CASology #405 // Sketch-N-Scrap 253

2 cards 

Card #1 inspired by one challenge...

CASology // #405 ...A cue card challenge!! The cue card for this challenge is WINDY!!  A hot air balloon ride was the first thing that popped into my mind for this windy challenge.  So...I dug out Stampin Up's Above the Clouds stamp set and punch.

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges...

Sketch-N-Scrap // SNS253 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was intended to be a scrapbook layout but I liked it and decided to try it on a card.  Glad I did because I love how it turned out!!

Papercraft Challenges // #84 ...A theme challenge!!  Christmas in July!!  What great inspiration to get us started on our Christmas stash.

Christmas in July #84

Verse of the Day:  (courtesy of YouVersion)

Less Is More #469 // Retro Rubber #187 // Try Stampin On Tuesday #565

Card #1 inspired by 1 challenge...

Less Is More // #LIM469 ...A theme challenge!!  TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS!!  I love the simplicity of a Christmas pine!!  A natural beauty with an aroma that fills a house!!  A very Merry Christmas in July!!

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges...

Try Stamping On Tuesday // #TSOT565 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used up some leftover circles and washi tape to create this sketch.

Retro Rubber // #rrcb187 ...A tic tac toe challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this game board...circle, washi tape, and nature.  Seashells are nature where I live!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

TicTacToe Challenge #171 // Festive Friday #FF0114 // Just Us Girls #642

Card #1 inspired by 2 challenges...

TicTacToe Challenge // #tttc171 ...A game board challenge!  My winning three in a row ink blending(stenciled background, watercolor on torn piece), yellow (Stampin Up's Hello Honey), flowers(Stampin Up's Sweet Strawberry flower stamps).

Festive Friday // #FF0114 ...An inspo list challenge!! From the inspo list, pick 3 out of the ten words given when creating your project.  This current inspo list is in honor of International Owl Awareness Day !! My 3 inspo words are torn paper, brown, masking.

Card #2 inspired by 1 challenge...

Just Us Girls // #JUG642 ...A photo challenge!!  Use the given photo as inspiration for your card.  I used the hanging greenery as my inspiration.  I was wishing later that I would have mounted my leaves on a white card base....but oh well!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

As You See It #279 // Color Hues #45

 Card #1 inspired by 1 challenge...

Color Hues // #TCH45 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors for this challenge is peach & gray.  I used Stampin Up's Calypso Coral and Basic Gray. Stenciling and masking and the techniques used on my card today...quick and easy but oh so classy!!

Card #2 inspired by 1 challenge...

As You See It // #AYSI279 ...A color challenge!!  A sunset symphony silhouette!!  I love the combination of blues and pinks!!  I may not have had the exact blues called for in this combo but I improvised and matched them up very closely.  Hope that works!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Cardz 4 Guyz Starts A New Challenge Today

Recycle Something

 

Today begins a new challenge...

 Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G301 ...A masculine theme!! RECYCLE SOMETHING!!  I love the idea of taking something and making it into something new...so I love this challenge.   For my card I used an old pair of jeans and ran them through my Big Shot using a star die.  Grab that pair of jeans you have in the Goodwill bag and join our challenge...or check out the ways the others on our DT have recycled...or come up with your own idea to recycle something!!  Either way, come on over and play along with our new challenge!  I can't wait to see what you recycle!!

2 other challenges inspired today's card...

{PIN}spirational Challenge // #291 ...A inspirational challenge!!  Be inspired by the photo from Pinterest.  I love the denim quilt hanging on the line in this photo.  I decided to actually use denim on my card!

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc378 ...A theme challenge!!  A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS!!  This card has 2 of my favorite things...denim & recycling!!  I love a pair of comfy jeans, a jean jacket, or shorts...but today I love denim on my card!!  And I love taking something and making it into something new...recycling!!

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges...

The Paper Players // #PP601 ...A sketch challenge!!  This week's challenge is a simple sketch challenge with so many possibilities.

Just Add Ink // #JAI613 ...A color challenge!! Mint Macaroon, Fresh Freesia, and Starry Sky are the colors called for in this challenge.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy Monday From Chicago

 I am so enjoying the new baby snuggles here in Chicago.  Our daughter's family is doing great and adjusting well to their new roles...it is especially fun watching our (not quite 2 year old) grand daughter take her big sister role so seriously.

2 Cards...

Card #1 inspired by 1 challenge...

Inspre.Create.Challenge // #121 ...A color challenge!!  The color combo for this challenge is Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Pale Papaya, and Poppy Parade.  Stampin Up's Seas the Day bundle seemed like the perfect set for showcasing this color combo.

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges...

Make the Cards // #59 ...A sketch challenge!!  I liked this sketch so much that I used it again!!  It was the perfect base for this little stack of books.

Time Out Challenge // #218 ...A quote challenge!!  From a given quote, find your inspiration for a card.  For me...books!!  Because you need a pile of books for reading!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps

Today begins a new challenge...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC288 ...A sketch challenge!!  Our new challenge calls for multiple layers.  A great sketch for using up those papers you have been hoarding or to show-case some new ones.  Whichever you choose, we are excited to see how this sketch inspires you!!  Come on over to Sunday Stamp, see how the sketch inspired the rest of the DT, and play along with us!!

2 other challenges inspired my card...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc378 ...A theme challenge!! And the theme for this challenge...FAVORITE THINGS!!  Christmas is one of my favorite things!!  I love the true meaning behind it, family coming together, the decorations, and all the yummy food!!

Christmas in July #84

Papercraft Challenges // #84 ...A theme challenge!!  Christmas in July is the theme for their current challenge!!  I love the craft shows and sales that follow this theme!!  I also love challenges like this that remind us to be working on our Christmas cards!!

Card #2 was inspired by 1 challenge...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS545 ...A sketch challenge!!  I decided to use a leftover piece of die cut out for today's sketch.  We often discard these pieces but sometimes these negative space pieces make for great cards.  Today is one of those days!!

Verse of the Day:  (courtesy of YouVersion)