Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Merry Christmas (the countdown is on!!)

 


3 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2516 ...A "year round Christmas" challenge!!  For this current challenge the Belles have given us a sketch to inspire us.  Thanks for the inspiration and the challenge to continually add to our Christmas card stash...all year long!!

Color Hues // #TCH115 ...A color challenge!!  PINK & GRAY are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I do love pink and gray together!!  For today's card, I used Stampin Up's Basic Gray and Smokey Slate & Flirty Flamingo.

ABC Christmas Challenge // 09JULY25 ...An alphabet challenge with a Christmas theme!!  N is for non-Christmas stash.  Gray & Pink are not your usual Christmas colors and the Smokey Slate designer papers are not found in my Christmas stash.



Card #2 inspired by 4 challenges...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB347 ...A photo inspired challenge with an optional sketch!!  I used both the photo and the sketch for today's card.  My inspiration from the photo: the bag (I used a gift bag instead of a lunch bad), polka dots, and stripes!

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS469 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this current challenge: Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, and Blackberry Bliss!!  A party of colors!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 26JULY25 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  BIRTHDAY//ANNIVERSARY!!  Gifts are exchanged for both these occasions, so this card works perfectly for either one.  I love the party feel this embossing folder gives!!

Time Out Challenges // #TOC294 ...A word challenge!!  The current challenge...from the 6 words given, pick 2 to use on your card.  I picked stars and stripes.


I almost forgot that I used a new stamp on this card....


Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS77 ...
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 a new stamp from Gina K Designs that I recently won as a prize for one of my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)



8 comments:

  1. Love the texture on the card! Thanks so much for playing along at Inspired By!

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  2. What a great way to combine challenges, Deb. Your stars and stripes gift fills the bill for us at Time Out. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Wonderful card!
    Thanks for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
    Helen x

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  4. Great card DJ, The pink and grey works so well on your design. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Color Hues!

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  5. That's a pretty card for Christmas, Deb! I think pink and gray are a great combo for a non-traditional look and the poinsettias are lovely. Thank you for joining in at Color Hues!

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  6. love the pink & grey color combination for Christmas ... So very glad you got SKETCH-y with us at Jingle Belles.

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  7. Very fun card, I love the various patterns and textures! Thank you for joining us at Time Out!

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  8. Love the fun colors for your birthday party card! Such a happy and festive card! Thanks for joining the hand stamped sentiments challenge!

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