HappBee Birthday!!

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #275 ...A clean and simple "code word" challenge!!  CENTER FOCUS is the code word for this challenge!!  This is a perfect challenge for showcasing my new set of honeybee stamps...giving them CENTER stage!!  I kept today's card clean & simple and it is a center focused card.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC185 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this challenge is CLEAN & SIMPLE!!  This challenge can be perfectly paired with any other CAS challenge.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS70 ...A "never been used" challenge!!  This is the first time I have inked up these Penguin Palace stamps that I won from Word Art Wednesday.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

2 Cards Each Inspired By 2 Challenges

 Card #1 was inspired by...

Inky Paws Challenge // #236 ...A color challenge!!  Cherry Red, Turquoise, and Buttery Brown are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I saw the link to this challenge on the Word Art Wednesday blog and decided to combine their verse challenge with this color challenge.  I used Newton's Nook designer paper and coffee frame dies.

Word Art Wednesday // #WAW685-686 ...A verse challenge!!  The verse for this current challenge comes from Luke 1:79.  Each morning as I sit and have my quiet time and meditate over scripture I have a cup of warm coffee in my hand.  So this coffee card seemed appropriate as I meditate on His Word and look to be "guided into a way of peace".

Card #2 was inspired by...

Sketch~N~Scrap // JAN2025 ...A sketch challenge!!  We were given 4 retro sketch to choice from...I picked #114 from 2018.  When life gets prickly others need to know we are thinking about them.  I used old designer papers & felt flowers along with a new card base.  I had run out of card bases and picked up a brand new pack of them...so that is my new!!

As You See It // #AYSI340 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  This year, my crafting resolution is ___________.  For me I am resolving to use up my designer paper stash!!  For today's card I am using some from Stampin Up's retired Flowering Cactus bundle.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

EEEK! He Found A Cabin!!

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Double Trouble Challenge // #183 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, & Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow this recipe: 1 sentiment that makes you smile (I mean when this little mouse finds a cabin in the woods "Stay Cozy" just brings a smile), 2 patterned papers (Wintergreen tablet from Hobby Lobby), and 3 images (mini snowflakes stamped, mouse from Colorado Craft Company & embossed cabin image).  Thing 2 wants to see a mouse or some cheese...CHECK. Thing 3 asks us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday...CHECK.

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT662 ...A sketch challenge!!  For the circles called for in this sketch I used my mouse and snowflakes.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 25JAN25 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  I used the optional theme of SNOW with this cabin in the woods snow scene & by embossing my snowflakes with a lattice folder.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC333 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge is SNOW!!  I used a snow scape scene along with snowflakes.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS540

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS540 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this challenge is CRAFTY REMNANT!!  What does that mean?? To use it mean to use something that is layout on you work space...you know that item that didn't get put away, left over pieces & parts, stamp sets that have stacked up or embellishments that are still laying out.  

For me, I used the torn piece and remaining 6x6 designer paper that was leftover from my "See Ya Soon" card that I made on January 25th.  Even my stamped image and mat were left over scraps that I found in my leftover paper box that sits on my desk.  You can see it HERE.

Now it is your turn...what do you have on your desk/work space that you can use to make a card for our challenge??  Hop on over to our blog and check out all the detail, plus find some great inspiration from the rest of the design team.  We can't wait to see what you create.  Make sure you let us know what you used that was laying out on your desk/work space!!

3 other challenges also inspired today's card...

As You See It // #AYSI340 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  This year my crafting resolution is __________.  My resolution is to use from my stash of designer papers!!  Today not only did I do that but I used leftovers from another card and scraps from my paper box of scraps.  Really I think I have enough paper to last until Jesus returns!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC185 ...A clean and simple challenge.  I kept today's card clean (lot of white space and not embellishment) and simple (basic stamping and layering...nothing fancy).

Allsorts Challenge // #AC815 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The twist for this current challenge is CLOSE TO NATURE.  I did use with twist by creating all natural beach scene...no people or toys just the sand, surf, and a bird!!  I use Stampin Up's Waves of Inspiration stamp set along with their papers for creating today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Wintergreen Winter Wonderlamd

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Hand Stamped Senitments // #HSS445 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  The trio of images called for was perfect for showcasing these beautiful wooden snowflakes that I have in my stash.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC333 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  SNOW is our prompt for this current challenge!!  How about a trio of laser cut wooden snowflakes?!!?

Papercraft Challenges // #PC114 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is WINTER WONDER.  I created a winter wonderland of snowflakes in the pines.  Belive it or not we had a winter wonderland here is Florida this past week with a blanket of snow on the sand...CRAZY!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC815 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist.  CLOSE TO NATURE is the optional twist and I used that with my snowflakes in the pines.  While I don't enjoy the cold that bring snow or the mess it leaves behind it is a beautiful part of nature.  All parts of today's card are from Hobby Lobby...the laser cut snowflake dies, the Wintergreen designer paper, and the gold card base.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Thanks A Latte!!

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC613 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's "Thanks A Latte" card.  I replaced the star with my coffee pot and coffee cups.

Time Out Challenge // #TOC280 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is: "Your favorite things to do in January"!!  When it is cold out side (like it is in January) I  like to drink lots and lots of coffee...especially if I can do it with a friend!!  The only thing better than a cup of coffee is two cups of coffee and a friend to share it with.

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI340 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  This year, my crafting resolution is ___________.  For me I am resolving to use up my designer paper stash...that mean I will not be buying any more designer paper this year.  Well this starts after Stampin Up's Sale-A-Bration...cause I already caved and bought some!!  Resolution 2025 start over!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

See You Soon

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #552 ...A sketch challenge!!  As soon as I saw this sketch I know I wanted to use my turtle stamp.  It is perfect for having her clawing back to the water.  Thanks for the great challenges to keep me inspired!!

Color Hues // #TCH102 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors for this current challenge: navy & lime green!!  A perfect combo for stampin my turtle.  I used Stampin Up's Night of Navy (ink and designer paper) & Granny Apple Green (ink and card stock) for my duo of colors.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC815 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme.  The optional theme for this current challenge is "CLOSE TO NATURE".  A turtle returning to the ocean after laying eggs is definately "close to nature".  I used Stampin Up's 2-step stamping turtles in the Sea Turtles stamp set.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #301

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #301 ...A clean & simple challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FLOWERS!!  I used one of my flowers from Stampin Up.  While this set was a hostess set in the 2014-2015 catalog and is no longer available I just love it and use it often for clean and simple cards.

#301 Flowers

Now it is your turn!!  Hop on over to our blog to find all the details for this new "FLOWER" challenge and gather some inspiration from the rest of our design team.  We can't wait to see your take on our challenge that begins today and run until Feb 5th.

2 other challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M484 ...A theme challenge!!  ANY OCCASION is the theme for this current challenge.  Birthday is the occasion that I picked for today's card.

  The Paper Funday Challenge // #72 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  Monochromatic is the theme for this challenge...Strawberry Slush is my repeating color...not truely monochromatic but they did say that was optional.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Miss You!!

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

TGIF Challenges // #tgif508 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge...There are no rules for art!!  I did coloring for my art using watercolor pencils!!  

The Paper Players // #PP721 ...A clean and simple challenge!!  With a theme...Postman bring me a letter!!  How fun!!  I just love opening my mailbox and finding a card.  How about you??

Simply Clean & Simple // JAN2025 ...A monthly CAS challenge with a theme.  The theme for this current challenge is "use something new".  I am using a new stamp set that I won from the Word Art Wedsnesday challenge blog.

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS70 ...

Not a challenge site but a great place to show off those "never been used" items...whether it is something brand new or something that has been neglected. Today I am showcasing a new stamp set that I recently won in a blog hop.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)