Thursday, July 4, 2024

On the Pond

  


4 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC584 ...A sketch challenge!!  I did a mini of this sketch since I didn't have that background shape in anything but this punch.  I think it turned out cute and today's card was definitely inspired by this sketch.

FarmQuest Challenges // #FQCB55 ...A farm and country challenge with a theme.  The theme for this current challenge is "things found in a pond or creek".  Frogs, cat-tails, and flowers are all found by the pond!

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI597 ...An "anything goes challenge"!  I was sweet childhood memories of playing in the creek and by the pond!!  Makes me sad that kids today don't make these memories!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC787 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this challenge is "Way to Grow".  The frog, the flowers and the cat tails are all growing and changing!!  I used two retired stamp set bundles from Stampin Up for today's card...A Friend Like You & By the Dock.







Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)





Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Sweet Birthday Wishes

 


4 challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP696 ...A tic-tac-toe game board challenge!!  My wining three in a row: stripes, birthday, and twine. 

Just Us Girls // #JUG733 ...A stencil challenge!!  I won a die from the Double Trouble challenge and used it to make a stencil. 

INKspirational Challenges // #IC319 ...A technique challenge!!  Use stencils with paste.  I used the stencil I created with my new die to add a paste stenciled backdrop of my birthday sentiment.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc479 ...A theme challenge!!  SWEET TREATS is the theme for this current challenge!!  Who doesn't love a party with some yummy cupcakes!!






Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS64 ...A "never been used" showcase blog!!  Anytime new items are used this is a great place to showcase them.  No challenge stipulations, themes, sketches, or color combo...just those items that you are using for the first time!!  I won this die from Double Trouble and used it right away to create a stencil for these above challenges.


Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)



Tuesday, July 2, 2024

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS525

 


Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS525 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge is..."never been used"!!  That is right we want to see things that you have found in your stash that has been there for over a year and has never been used!!  For my card I used a tag that came off a dress I bought two summers ago.  I saved the tag because I thought it would be a fun addition to a card but then kinda forgot about it.  I am also using a paper flower that I have had for about 5 years (bought with my daughters wedding in mind but then never used).

Now it is your turn!!  What do you have in your stash that has never been used?!?  We can't wait to see what you find in your stash that has gotten lost, set aside, or forgotten about and has never been used.  For additional inspiration and all the challenge details, hop on over to our blog.  You will also be able to post your creation at the "Never Before Used Schtuff" challenge blog because every month they asked to see your NBUS items.


3 other challenges help to inspire today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1011 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch with all it's pieces and parts was perfect for showcasing this tag!!

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc250 ...A tic-tac-toe game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row run across the middle of the board. They are die cut (sentiment), flowers (paper sunflower embellishment), and stripes (designer paper).

{PIN}spirational Challenges // #315 ...A monthly challenge inspired by Pinterest!!  This year each monthy this challenge blog is focusing on a craft supply, and this month it is those recycled or upcycled items you use.  Mine for this card is the tag that came on a dress I bought from a little boutique.



Card #2 inspired by 3 challenges...

CAS on Friday // #286 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is "nature"!!  Trees and a bunny...yes...that is nature for sure!!

Just Add Ink // #JAI708 ...A "choose two" challenge!!  From the three elements given, pick two of the elements to use on your card.  The three elements in this current challenge are blending, embossing, and white!!  I used embossing and white...lots of white space and a wooden embossed panel.

Addicted to CAS // #261 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word for this current challenge is "CRITTERS"!!  A bunny is my critter of choice for this challenge.  This stamp was gifted to me so I am not sure which company it came from.




Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)




Monday, July 1, 2024

A Sea of Thanks

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1015 ...A sketch challenge!!  Since I don't have any dome dies, I used my Watercolor Shapes stamp set for creating my dome.  Sometimes you have to get creative!!

Time Out Challenges // #TOC266 ...A photo inspired challenge!!  Since Bobby (a DT memeber) went with a tropical version of the sea I thought I could get away with it too!   Plus, I life in Florida and when I think of the sea I think of sand and palm trees rather than a rocky coast line.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M471 ...A "make your mark" challenge!!  I left "my mark" using ink to make my dome for the above sketch...and then layered that ink with my palm tree stamp!

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS441 ...A photo collage challenge!!  My inspiraiton from these photos: the theme, the color combo, and the palm trees!! 



Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)



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