A Leafy Thank You

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI355 ...A "speed" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is LEAVES!!  What does it mean to be a "speed" challenge...make a card in under 10 minutes!!  I am not totally sure the exact time because at about 5 minutes I got interrupted with a knock on the door and when I came back the timer was at 2 hours and 45 minutes!!  But it was under 10 minutes because I was almost done when I left.

The Paper Players // #PP752 ...A sketch challenge!!  This clean and simple sketch was perfect for creating the "speed" card mentioned above.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M500 ...A technique challenge!!  Use dies and/or stencils...I used a Tim Holtz die on today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Two Card Wednesday

 

Card #1 inspired by 3 challenges...

Addicted to CAS // #290 ...A "code word" challenge!! RAINBOW is the code word for this current challenge!!  My rainbow dies from Stampin Up just arrived in the mail this week...so excited that I get to play with them for this challenge.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #567 ...A color challenge!!  Flirty Flamingo, Lost Lagoon, and Pool Party are the colors called for in this current challenge.  This was such a fun color combo that I just had to play again today.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M500 ...A technique challenge!!  Use die cuts and/or stencils...I used my new rainbow dies from Stampin Up.

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges...

Sketch~N~Scrap Challenge // #SNS288 ...A monthly sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for my 2nd card.  It worked perfectly for showcasing the starry nights challenge over at TGIF.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc539 ...An inspiration challenge!!  I love the pink and purple sky behind the pines...made for a nice sympathy card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS555

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS555 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is "In or On the Water".  I went with in the water!!  I "shopped my stash" and pulled out this fantastic die from Stampin Up that doesn't get used like it should.

               

Now it is your turn, what do you have in your stash that would fit our new "In or On the Water" challenge that begins today??  Hop on over to our blog for all the details of our new challenge and gather up inspiration from the rest of the design team.  We hop you will join the fun and play along with us...we can't wait to see your creation. 

2 other challenges inspired today's card... 

CAS Colours & Sketches // #567 ...A color challenge!!  Flirty Flamingo, Lost Lagoon, and Pool Party are the colors called for in this current challenge.  A perfect trio of colors for my fishy card.

Inspired By Challenges // #IB350 ...A photo inspired challenge along with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by...FISH!!  Yes indeed today's card was inspired by fish and I did use the optional sketch.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

School Days Thank You

 5 challenges inspired today's card...

Just Us Girls //#JUG789 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  A country school day is the vibe I picked up on and tried to deliver in today's card.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC199 ...A "clean and simple" challenge!!  Lots of white space, punched out cirlces, one stamped sentiment, and several school themed stickers...clean and simple!!

Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge // #SC1075 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for a clean and simple card.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW821 ...A theme challenge!! CIRCLE OF LIFE is the theme for this current challenge.  They want to see at least one circle on our card...How about 5 of them?!? 4 punched out card stock circles and one circle sticker.

Papercraft Challenge // #PC121 ...A theme challenge!!  BACK TO SCHOOL is the theme of this monthly challenge.  August is the perfect month for a "back to school" challenge!!  A big thank you to all the teachers and support staff out there!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Rest & Relax

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Festive Friday Challenges // #FF191 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring National Beach Day, choose three of the elements to use on your card.  My pick of 3 out of the 10 elements: sanding technique, relax sentiment, and shells.  Happy National Beach Day!!

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS700 ...A sketch challenge!!  Wowsers...14 years of sketches...that is awesome!!  I think I have been playing along with most of them...so thankful for the years of fun inspiration!!  I celebrate with you!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC830 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is "B is for ____".  I filled in the blank with BEACH!!  I used some Cor-di-nations paper for my sanding technique, and Stampin Up inks & stamps for today's creation.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Yippie!!

 

3 challenges inspired today's 1st card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC643 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  I used an ombre printed paper and separated it even more on a black back ground.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC199 ...A "clean and simple" challenge!!  I kept it very very simple...and kept clean lines!!  I hope this works!!

Alphabet Challenge // 22AUG25 ...An ABC challenge!!  J is for JUMP!!  What is the jumpiest critter out there?? A frog of course!!  Yippie!!

Card #2 inspired by 3 challenges...

Jingle Belles // #JB2517 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is "The Spirit of Christmas Past".  How about a vintage song book page!?!

Make My Monday // #MMM258 ...A theme challenge!!  "Snow in August" is the theme for this current challenge!!  A Christmas card with a snowflake...YES!!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 13AUG25 ...An ABC Christmas Challenge!!  P is for PASTELS (how about actual pastels...I used Stampin Up's retired Stampin Pastels on the background and the birdie), Q is for Quick (this was one quick card with minimal elements), and R is for Robin (I stamped a little birdie in brown and colored in the breast in red creating a robin).

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #316

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #316 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme!!  VELLUM is the theme for this current challenge!!  I used some printed vellum for today's card.

I can't wait to see how vellum is used by all those who decide to play along with our new challenge.  Printed vellum, embossed vellum, torn vellum, layered vellum...the possibilities are endless!!  Hop on over to our blog and check out the great creations from the rest of our design team.  While there you can read all the details for this new challenge that begins today.

Another challenge inspired today's card...

INKspiraitonal Challenges // #IC348 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a floral theme!!  This printed floral vellum paper worked perfectly for this challenge.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Guest Designer @ Just Add Ink #JAI765

 

I am so excited to be Guest Designer at...

Just Add Ink // #JAI765 ...A "just add" challenge!!  This week we are "just adding" a trio of colors!!  The colors called for in this new challenge are Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather, and Gorgeous Grape.  A springy color combination that had me thinking of florals.

It was so fun to be a guest designer for Just Add Ink...they have such fun challenges and their design team offers up great inspiration for playing along with their challenges.  Hop on over to their blog and check out all the details and then join the fun and play along!!

Another challenge inspired today's card...

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M499 ...An "any occasion" challenge!!  There are always "thank you" cards needs to any and every occasion.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Back to School

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Color Hues // #TCH116 ...A color challenge!!  Red & Blue are the colors for this current challenge and they were perfect for a Back to School card.

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI624 ...A "cupcake inspired" challenge!!  These Back to School cupcakes are just the cutest and great inspiration for a teacher card.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc277 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: letters (my embossed background is a collage of letters), school theme (lockers, letters, pencils & crayons), and red (red card stock, stickers, and ribbon).

Papercraft Challenges // #PC121 ...A theme challenge!!  BACK TO SCHOOL is the theme for this current challenge.  The bells have rung and school is back in session!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)