It's Your Day

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Double Trouble Challenge // #210 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Scrapper's Gaucamole" recipe...3 colors, 2 patterned papers , and 1 embossed element...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #689...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to showcase our favorite snack...CHECK!!  Blueberries!!  I love them!! I love them fresh, I love them frozen, and I love them in recipes!!  A healthy snack at that!!  We have 12 blueberry bushes in our orchard!!

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT689 ...A sketch challenge!!  A great sketch for combining not only their partner challenge but these two other challenges showcased in today's card.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M511 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge...Make Your Mark...a coloring challenge!!  I colored with Stampin Up markers on the back of my embossed blueberry bush.

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #12 ...A "garden party" challenge!!  This challenge asks us to showcase anything found in or from a garden!!  We have 12 blueberry bushes in our "garden/orchard".  Our fenced in garden area consists of flowers, veggies, blueberries, and citrus trees.

Verse of the Day:  (courtesy of YouVersion)

THANKS

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspiration Station // #IS82 ...A "photo prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from February's photo: the white on white flowers, the dark stems, and the dark pink centers.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC210 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge...FLORALS!!  I embossed my flowers onto vellum and then colored their centers pink on the underside.

The Paper Players // #PP774 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used this sketch earlier this week and had so much fun with it that I had to bring it out again!!

Little Red Wagon Challenges // #LRW847 ...A theme challenge!!  L is for LEFTOVERS!!  One of my goals this year is to work out of my scrap box as much as possible.  Why...because it has become so full that it is overflowing onto my work space!!  So this challenge was perfect for me!!  I used the pink designer paper and the vellum on today's card from my scrap box.

Update: I was so excited to see that this card made the "top picks" over at Inspiration Station.  Thanks for this shout out on my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

You're A Gem

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Sketch~N~Scrap // 20FEB26 ...A "throwback Thursday" challenge!!  Pick one of the three sketches from past challenges for your card.  I picked #108 from 2017 for today's card.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC843 ...An "anything goes" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is EMBOSSING (heat and/or dry embossing)!!  I used heat embossing this time using Stampin Up embossing powder on Brutus Monroes Bright Days gem.

Alphabet Challenge // 20FEB26 ...An ABC challenge!!  V is for VOLUME (dimension).  I used 3D foam tape to adhere my gem.  Also, since I heat embossed my gem, it has it own bit of VOLUME!!

Love Those Pretty Papers // FEB2026 ...A monthly designer paper challenge with a theme.  The theme for this current challenge is POLK-A-DOTS.  I used designer papers and washi tape from Stampin Up on today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Christmas Bells

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2604 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  RED is the theme for this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Merry Merlot and Real Red for stenciling my jingle bell.

ABC Christmas Challenge // 11FEB26 ...An "alphabet Christmas" challenge!!  C is for Crimson & D is for Ding Dong (bells).  I used a jingle bell stencil and some designer paper with jingle bells on it for my D.  For my C, I used Merry Merlot ink and card stock and some crimson ribbon I had in my stash.

The Paper Players // #PP774 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these three challenges.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS568

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS568 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is GOLDEN YEARS!!  We want to see gold on your creations.  I used some metallic gold card stock from Hobby Lobby that I had in my stash.  I am a little sad that photographing gold doesn't do it justice!!

What do you have in your stash that is golden??  Embossing powder, foils, card stock, or maybe some embellishments.  We can't wait to see what you have that fits of GOLDEN YEARS challenge.  For all the details on our new challenge that begins today...hop on over to our blog!!  While you are there you will find some great inspiration to get you started!!

4 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Just Add Ink // #JAI779 ...A sketch challenge!!  This clean and simple sketch was perfect for showcasing today's new challenge over at Shopping Our Stash.  It also worked for combining these other additional challenges.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC361 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the prompt: the rainbows and the pink & purple colors.

Colorful Options // FEB2026 ...A color challenge!!  The colors on the color board are pink and purple.  I use Stampin Up's Highland Heather and Pretty In Pink for my purple and pink.

Alphabet Challenges // 20FEB26 ...An ABC challenge!!  V is for Volume (dimension)!!  I used on layer of 3D tape for adhering my stitched die square and two layers of 3D tape of my clouds!!  I should have taken a picture from the side to show it better but I ran out of time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sweet As Honey

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS725 ...A sketch challenge!!  While this sketch has endless possibilities I right away saw these bees from Stampin Up as being perfect for this sketch.

Festive Friday Challenges // #FF0203 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list celebrating Chinese New Year, pick three to use on your card.  I picked: heat embossing (the wings and sentiment using white embossing powder & the stripes and stinker using black embossing powder), red & black (red designer paper & black card stock and embossing powder), and an envelope (you will always find a matching envelope with my cards).

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #12 ...An "anything found in a garden" challenge!!  Bees!!  Yes, bees!!  We live less than a mile from an apiary and have the best pollinators ever...sometimes we have to many of them!!  LOL

      

Update: Thank, Michelle, for the shout out on my card.  It was fun to see that this card got showcased over at Freshly Made Sketches.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC380

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC380 ...A sketch challenge!!  Our new "Wide Open" sketch challenge by Claire has so many possibilities.  Claire's sketch worked perfectly for combining several challenges that I had tagged to play along with.  I used the "anything goes" space to showcase some designer paper that I have been hoarding!

How will you use today's new sketch??  We can't wait to see your take in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog for all the detail on today's new "Wide Open" sketch challenge.  While you are there you will also find additional inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 other challenges inspired today's card...

As You See It // #AYSI366 ...A theme challenge!! CANDY IS DANDY is the theme for this current challenge.  I used lollipop stamp from a set that I won as a prize for one of my cards.

Make My Monday // #MMM571 ...A technique challenge!!  The technique for this current challenge: use two dies.  I used the lollipop die and the sentiment die for my two dies.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW846 ...A theme challenge!!  JUST THE WAY YOU ARE is the theme for this current challenge.  I am a "sucker for you"...just the way you are!!  AWWWW!!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Birthday Blessings

 

5 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.

First Cup Challenges // #11 ...A monthly "any kind of drink" challenge!!  When these florals die off this mug will make for a yummy cup of joe!!  Here's to the first cup from this mug!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)