Christmas In July

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #287 ...A clean and simple challenge with a "code word"!!  CHRISTMAS is the code word for this current challenge.  Christmas in July with a mug of java!!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 09JULY25 ...A year round Christmas alphabet challenge!!  N is for "non-Christmas stash" (this Latte Love stamp set from Stampin Up is definitely in my non-Christmas stash) & O is for "one layer card" (just ink stamped and sponged on my base...just one layer)

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M497 ...A themed challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the theme for this current challenge!!  Merry Christmas!!

The Paper Funday Challenge // #78 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  Stenciling is the optional twist for this current challenge.  I had my brick stencil out on my workspace and decided it worked perfectly for adding a bit of stenciling to my Christmas card.

If you play along with any of these challenges your card would also work to join the fun over at CAS on Friday...we have a Christmas In July challenge running there right now!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Thinking of You

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC638 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card and it worked perfectly for showcasing 2 additional challenges.

Colorful Options // JULY2025 ...A color challenge!!  The summer vibes this group of challenge colors gives off is perfect for showcasing Stampin Up's Storybook Garden Patch stamp set.  The orange, yellow, and green combination takes you right to a garden.

The Paper Funday Challenge // #78 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  Stenciling:  is the optional twist for this current challenge and I did some brick stenciling along the edges of today's card.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS76 ...The NBUS blog doesn't give challenges but offers a great place to show off those items that have never been used...whether they are brand new or items that you have had for a while but haven't gotten around to using. Today I am inking up this carrot from Stampin Up's Storybook Garden Patch stamp set for the very 1st time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Hump Day Creation

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By // #IB344 ...A photo inspired challenge with an optional sketch!!  I did use the optional sketch for today's card.  My inspiration from the photo was the colors.

The Paper Players // #PP746 ...A color challenge!!  Pretty Peacock, Fresh Freesia, and Lemon Lolly are the colors called for in this current challenge.  

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc274 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board: foliage, layers, and flowers.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Friends Make Good Times Better

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

TGIF Challenges // #tgif533 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for creating a sand & surf card...a good foundation for showcasing several challenges.

Just Us Girls // #JUG783 ...A word challenge!!  BEACH is the word for this week's challenge.  Beaches need a little sand, a little surf, and some shells...CHECK!!

Just Add Ink // #JAI759 ...A "pick 2" challenge!!  From the three words given (Trees, Beach, Water), pick two to use on your card.  I picked beach & water!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

2 New Challenges Begin Today

 Today's card was inspired by 2 new challenges that begin today...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G376 ...A masculine challenge with a theme!!  "Summer Holiday" is the theme for this new challenge that begins today.  We have our surf boards all lined up, let the summer holidays begin!!  Now it is your turn, we can't wait to see your "summer holiday" creation.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details and for additional inspiration from the rest of the design team.

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS552 ... A "shop you stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge that begins today..."Wood Is Good"!!  I used a woodgrain embossing folder and some woodgrain designer papers from my stash.  What do you have in your stash that fits our "Wood Is Good" theme??  we cant wait to see your creations. Hop on over to our blog for all the details and for additional inspiration from the rest of the design team.

I am also entering this card in these challenges...

Simply Clean & Simple // JULY2025 ...A monthly CAS challenge with a theme!!  BEACHY is the theme for the month of July.  Surf's up and the boards are ready to ride some waves!!

Paper Funday Challenges // #78 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge!!  They do give an optional twist but I didn't use that on today's card...just anything goes-ing it today.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happiness In A Cup

 

Today's card was inspired by 3 challenges...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS694 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for playing along with the As You See It challenge because it called for circles.  See their challenge listed below.

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI352 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  If you could use only one shape on your card, it would be a_____!! CIRCLE is the shape that I would choose!!

Alphabet Challenge // 11JULY25 ...An ABC challenge!!  G is for GIRLFRIEND!!  I love a coffee date with a friend...the best!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Brighter World

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

{PIN}spirational Challenges // JULY2025 ...A monthly challenge inspired by a Pinterest photo.  The photo for the month of July is a dreamy Caribbean sunset.  I created a sunset using inks and sponges.

Inspiration Station // #IS75 ...A monthly photo inspired challenge!!  Palms trees!!  I am sitting looking out over palms as I type up this blog...sunsets or bright days...either way I love love love them...in person is better than on a card!!

Colorful Options // JULY2025 ...A monthly color challenge!!  Orange, yellows, and reds...Yes...makes for a beautiful sunrise or sunset...summer time vibes!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

BIRTHDAY ICE CREAM

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Festive Friday Challenges // #FF188 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring National Ice Cream Day, pick 3 elements to use on your card.  I picked cone, ice cream, and yellow!!  

Love Those Pretty Paper // JULY2025 ...A monthly designer paper challenge!!  The optional theme for the month of July is birthdays.  No birthday is complete without some ice cream...right...and these fun printed papers from Stampin Up made for super fun scoops of ice cream?!!?

INKspiritonal Challenges // #IC345 ...A "designer's choice" challenge!!  THREE OF THE SAME THING is Nonni'e choice for this current challenge.  How about three scoops of ice cream?!?

Allsorts Challenge // #AC827 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  FOR A CHILD is the theme for this current challenge.  I think just about any young child would love a ice cream card...right?!?  Thanks to InLove Arts for these fun dies that make a perfect card for a child.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #313

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #313 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme!!  CHRISTMAS IN JULY is the theme for this current challenge.  Before we know it Christmas will be here so we want to inspire you to start you Christmas stash.  

We hope you will join the fun and play along with us.  You have 2 weeks to design a clean and simple Christmas card.  Hop on over to our blog and check out all great cards that our design team created to inspire you.  You will more than likely start humming Christmas carols!!

1 other challenge inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles Challenge // #JB2514 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  Poinsettia Perfection is theme for this current challenge!!  So a clean and simple poinsettia card comes off my work space today!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

The Journey...

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Time Out // #TOC292 ...A theme challenge!!  TRAVEL is the theme for this current challenge!!  "The journey awakens the soul"...and we have the whole world to explore...truth!!  

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M496 ...A "make your mark" challenge!!  My mark...ink sponged onto my embossed (a textured mark) panel.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 28JUN25 ...An "embossing" challenge with an optional twist!!  Dogs and/or Cats is the optional twist for this current challenge.  Since I am not a per person, I am not using the optional twist.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC345 ...A "designer's choice"  challenge!!  Nonni's choice for this current challenge is...3 of the same thing!!  I have two three of the same things...my punched out banner flags...3 of them, and my blue strands of baker's twine...3 stands tied together.

  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)