Birthday Blessings

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC366 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was a tough one.  It took me a minute to figure out the layers and implement them.  I hope I got it right.

Inspired By Challenges // #IB376 ...A "photo inspired" challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by TEA GARDEN!!  My inspiration from the photo: the florals in a cup, and the pink & green!  Today I opted not to use the sketch.

Just Us Girls // #JUG811 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo/moodboard: the pinks and the mug.  Oh so pretty in pink!!

Little Red Wagon // LRW846 ...A theme challenge!!  "A Billy Joel themed challenge. This time's song is "Just the Way You Are" and I'm looking for projects of any kind that celebrate somebody (even yourself!). Think birthday, love you or celebration cards and projects", says Kate from the LRW team.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #328

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #328 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is CUTE!!  I think this birthday chick is just about one of the cutest birthday stamps that I have.         

Now it is your turn to showcase one of your cute stamps!!  We can't wait to see our CUTE creations...remembe to keep it clean and simple.  Hop on over to our blog for additional inspiration from the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP773 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  BALLOONS & BIRTHDAYS!! That is the theme for this current challenge.  This chickie has a balloon and party hat for celebrating her birthday.

Allsort Challenge // #843 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  EMBOSSING is the optional twist for this current challenge.  Today's card is showcasing products from Stampin Up...the embossing folder, the stamps and matching dies, and the papers.

Color Hues // #TCH127 ...A color challenge!!  Teal & Peach are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Costal Cabana and Calypso Coral for my teal & peach.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Floral Birthday

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #579 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these 4 challenges.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc286 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: florals (Stampin Up's Wildflower Design stamp set), ink blending (blender pen used for coloring in the florals), and Sentiment Strip (Happy Birthday).

Color Hues // #TCH127 ...A color challenge!!  Peach & Teal are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin' Up's Cantaloupe Crisp & Bermuda Bay for my color duo.

Little Red Wagon Challenges // #LRW846 ...A theme challenge!!  "A Billy Joel themed challenge. This time's song is "Just the Way You Are" and I'm looking for projects of any kind that celebrate somebody (even yourself!). Think birthday, love you or celebration cards and projects", says Kate from the LRW team.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M571 ...A "leave your mark" challenge!!  This challenge wants to see our MARKS...coloring, blending, sponging...I used a blender pen and inks for my MARKS!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Bowl of Berries

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By // #IB375 ...A "photo inspired" challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by BERRIES!!  I used my itty bitty strawberry die for this current challenge and I "sort of" used the sketch!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 14FEB26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  DIECUT is the optional theme for this current challenge...I used both elements.

A Cut Above // FEB2026 ...An "anything goes" die cut challenge!!  My strawberries were die cut and so my gingham bowl!! 

Ally's Angles // #103 ...An "anything goes" challenge!!  These challenges have endless possibilities and are a great place for showcasing your work.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G383

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G383 ...A masculine challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is MONOCHROMATIC!!  I used Kraft for my monochromatic card...it works perfectly for a masculine card and it fits the beachy vibe of my card.

What color will you pick??  Our design team has lots of inspiration for you if you are stuck.  Hop on over to our blog and play along with us.  You will find all the detail there for our new MONOCHROMATIC masculine challenge that starts today.

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

Retro Rubber Challenges // #rrcb265 ...A retro challenge using a tic-tac-toe board!!  Retro mean that you need to use a stamp that is over a year old.  I am using a retired Stampin Up stamp from 2003 called Seaside Sketches.  My winning three in a row on the tic-tac-toe board: kraft, ??, and embossing...across the middle of the board.

Addict to Stamps & More // #ATS&M510 ...A technique challenge!!  We are asked to use a die and/or stencil.  I used one of Stampin Up's Stitiched Shapes die for my focal point.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 14FEB26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  I used Stampin Up's 3D Seashell embossing folder and also followed the optional twist to include a die cut.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC843 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is EMBOSSING (heat or dry...your choice)!!  I used an embossing folder from Stampin Up for my dry embossed shells.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVerison)

Take Life One Cup At A Time

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Inky Paws // #249 ...A "Newton's Nook" challenge!!  This month they have a sketch for us.  I used a coffee cup stamp and matching die from Newtons Nook for this sketch challenge.

Time Out Challenges // #TOC306 ...A "pick two" challenge!!  From the 6 elements given, pick at least two to be used on a card.  I picked red, pink, and heart.

Lattes & Layers // FEB2026 ...A "coffee lovers" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is HEARTS!!  Plus, make sure you use layers and a latte!!  

First Cup // FEB2026 ...A "beverage" challenge!!  My choice of beverage is coffee...every single time!!   Just taking life & crafting one cup at a time!!

{PIN}spiraitonal Challenges // #334 ...A monthly Pinterest photo challenge!!  My inspiration from this month's photo...the pink and the red!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

"Owl" My Heart

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS723 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It was a perfect sketch for combining these 4 challenges.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW845 ...A theme challenge!!  I'M SEEING RED is the theme for this current challenge.  I used red card stock along with red printed paper.

Just Us Girls // #JUG810 ...A "word week" challenge!!  The word of the week is VALENTINE!!  I giving him "owl" of my heart!!

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge // CI634 ...A "cupcake photo inspired" challenge!!  My take from this photo of cupcakes: the red and black color combo, and the hearts.  Love is in the air!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

HEARTS!!

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC668 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these 5 challenges.

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge // #HSS481 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this current challenge: Flirty Flamingo, Strawberry Slush, and Bubble Bath.  I used my left over scraped from yesterday's card to created today's card.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc280 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this current game board: heart, die, and Red/Pink.  

Just Us Girls // #JUG810 ...A word challenge!!  VALENTINE is the word for this current challenge!!  Hearts, pinks, and red a perfect combination for a VALENTINE!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 14FEB26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  A floating hearts embossing folder: used it on some white cardstock and then punched out 8 squares.  The optional twist: DIE CUT...I used a die for cutting out my heart.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)