The Greatest Happinesses...

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #539 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used this sketch for a masculine creation and dug out some designer papers that I have been hoarding.

Papercraft Challenges // #PC106 ...A theme challenge!!  "For the Boys" is the theme of this current challenge!! This card is for a brother-in-law that is celebrating some "family happinesses"!!

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI597 ...An "anything goes" challenge!!  The neutral color of that cupcake had me thinking of masculine, neutral colors in general.

Alphabet Challenge // 27JUN24 ...An alphabet challenge!! G is for Gentlemen!!   This card was made for my brother-in-law and used up some of the masculine papers I had in my stash.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Hello Summer

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Make My Monday // #MMM228 ...A theme challenge!!  "Outdoor Summer Fun" is the theme for this challenge!!  The beach is where it is at...the best outdoor summer fun ever!!

Stick It Down Challenges // JUN2024 ...A FaceBook sketch challenge!!  I used this sketch on Thursday but I flipped it.  I promised to be back with an unflipped creation...so here it is!!

Time Out Challenges // #TOC266 ...A photo inspired challenge!! They have a rocky shore line, I have a sandy shore line but flip flops, an umbrella, and an Adirondack chair can be used as both locations!!  

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS63 ...A "never been used" challenge!!  When it comes to stickers...they have never been used before and they will never be used again!!  But these stickers made a great "outdoor summer fun" card.

Update:  This card was given a "special mention" shout out by Heather from the MMM challenge!!  So fun to have this card showcased!!  Congrats to the other winners as well!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Rest & Relax

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Simply Clean & Simple // JUN24 ...A CAS challenge with an optional theme!!  The theme for this month's challenge is "TROPICAL"!!  Palm trees and sailboat...resting & relaxing...that is totally tropical!!

Time Out Challenge // #TOC266 ...A photo inspired challenge!!  Rest & Relax!!   I may not have used a lighthouse or a rocky coastline....my inspiration falls a little father south!!

CAS on Friday // #286 ...A clean and simple challenge!!  NATURE is the theme for this current CAS challenge!!  When you live in Florida, this is my "nature"!!

Hand Stamped Challenges // #HSS441 ...A photo collage challenge!!  My inspiration from the collage...the sailboat and the palm trees!!

 Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Beautiful Rainbow Is On It's Way

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Colorful Options // JUN2024 ...A color challenge!!  The colorful option for the month of June is AQUA!!  I created a monochromatic rainbow (an oxymoron for sure) in shades of aqua for this challenge.

Stick It Down Challenges // JUN2024 ...A FaceBook sketch challenge!!  For today's card I flipped the sketch.  This was a fun sketch and I will be back with a creation that has not been flipped...stay tuned!!

Addicted To Stamps & More // #ATS&M471 ...A "make your mark" challenge!!  That means they want to see inks, paints, chalks, or markers.  I chose inks...6 different shades to aqua to be exact!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy Retirement

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Color Hues // #TCH89 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors called for in this current challenge: sage & pink!!  This color combo has a beachy feel and thought it perfect for my pair of Adirondack chairs.  

Make My Monday // #MMM228 ...A theme challenge!!  "Outdoor Summer Fun" is the theme for their current challenge!!  Who doesn't love lounging in an Adirondack chair on a summer evening!??!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC170 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch had me stumped for a moment but when I found these designer papers in my stash it fell into place nicely and I love how it turned out.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G350

 Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G350 ...A masculine challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this challenge is "anything goes".  So that leaves this challenge wide open with "masculine" being the only stipulation.  I made a "Roll Tide" card for a nephew that is a huge Alabama Crimson Tide fan.  

#C4G // Anything Goes

Now it is your turn...hop on over to our blog and check out the cards froms the rest of the design team.  They are sure to help you get your creative juices flowing.  With the challenge being an "anything goes" challenge the possibilities are endless, so come join the fun and play along with us.

3 other challenges inspired today's card...

Sketch Saturday // #SS753 ...A sketch challenge!!  this sketch with the tag was perfect for my embroidered "Roll Tide" patch!!  While at first glance this sketch may have had a bit of a feminen feel to it, I made it more masculine by using a knot instead of a bow and by using the Roll Tide color combo!!

Papercraft Challenge // #PC106 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this challenge is "for the boys"!!  While I know that there are lots females out there that are Alabama football fans.  This card was made for a nephew who graduated from the University of Alabama and is a huge "Roll Tide" fan.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS63 ...A "never been used" challenge!!  I cut this patch off of a shirt that got ruined several years ago with the intention of using it to make a card but it got lost in the shuffle somewhere along the way.  Never got used until today!!  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Thanks Berry Much

 4 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS641 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the perfect starting point for today's card.  

Color Throwdown Challenges // #ctd798 ...A color challenge!! Red, blue, and green were the colors called for in this challenge!!  The perfect color combo for my sweet berry patch!!

Retro Rubber Challenges // #rrcb233 ...A game board challenge using a retro stamp!!  2012 makes for a very retro stamp...my sentiment! Even my strawberry stamp is a little bit retro (for this challenge that mean at least over a year old) since it came out in 2021.  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: embossing, summer, twine!!  Every summer I look forward to some strawberry picking!!

Can You Handle the Pressure // 22JUN24 ...An embossing challege!!  I love this 3D basket weave embossing folder from Stampin Up...the detail is just perfect!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps. #SSC338

 Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC338 ...A sketch challenge!!  Today we have a new "Feelin Sketchy" challenge for yall!!  I was so excited that my new die arrived in time to use it for this sketch. It is perfect for showcasing both the die and our new sketch.  The mountain circle die is gonna be so much fun to play with!

We can't wait to see what you do with this new challenge that begins today.  Hop on over to our blog and check out all the details for this "Feeling Sketchy" challenge.  You will also find great inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 other challenges inspired today's card...

Papercraft Challenges // #PC106 ...A theme challenge!!  "For the Boys" is the theme for this current challenge!!  I made this masculine get well card for a friend who is recovering from a tragic work accident.  Prayers for a speedy recovery for Mr. Shane.

Make My Monday // #MMM228 ...A theme challenge!!  "Outdoor Summer Fun" is the theme for the MMM challenge.  I love a hike in the mountains...summer, spring, fall or winter...every season is a good season for a hike through the woods.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS63 ...A "never been used" challenge!!  This is the first time this die has been used!!  I recently ordered it from ErinLee Creative.  I am looking forward to playing with all kinds of color combos! 

Card #2 inspired by two challenges...

Festive Friday Challenges // #FF0162 ...A "inspo list" challenge!!  From the 10 items on the inspo list honoring the 4th of July, choose 3 to include on your card.  I picked red, white, & blue, rhinestones, and a flag.  Happy 4th to all yall!!

Just Add Ink // #JAI707 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" a sketch to our creation!!  This sketch was perfect for showcasing my patriotic creation.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

You Are Extraordinary

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC582 ...A sketch challenge!!  I love the layers and the corner designs called for in this sketch.  It worked perfectly with the tic-tac-toe board from Retro Rubber challenges.  And my pink embossed background stripe worked perfectly for the Can You Handle The Pressure challenge.  Overall this sketch was perfect for combining these three challenges into one card.

Retro Rubber Challenges // #rrcb233 ...A tic-tac-toe game board challenge.  I actually had a double win on this board...down the left hand side with ink blending, embossing, and die & across the top with ink blending, stencil, and sequins.  Part of this challenge is to use stamps that are over a year old...I am using Stampin Up's Beautiful Blizzard that came out in 2018.

Can You Handle the Pressure // 22JUN24 ...An embossing challenge!!  I embossed snowflakes on my pink card stock.  There was an optional twist to this challenge...sports...hats off to all the winter snow sports out there!!

22JUN24

Update:  Thanks for the shout out on this card from the Retro Rubber design team.  It always makes my day when I see one of my cards showcased!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)