A Nautical Birthday

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Birthday Challenge // #86 ...A birthday challenge with a theme!!  FOR THE BOYS is the theme of this current challenge!!  

Colorful Options // JUN2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  AQUA is the color for the month of June...I used Stampin Up's Coastal Cabana & Bermunda Bay for my aqua.

Word Power // JUN2026 ...A monthly WORD challenge!!  For this challenge they want you WORDS to be the focal point.  This jumbo "happy birthday" die is perfect for this challenge.

Simply Clean & Simple // JUN2026 ...A monthly CAS challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of June is NAUTICAL!!  Stampin Up's Sunrise Sailing sailboat die was perfect for this theme.

The Paper Funday Challenge // #88 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is polk-a-dots and/or stripes.  I used the polk-a-dots element of this challenge.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Pacific Point

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Funday Challenge // #88 ...A monthly theme challenge!!  For the month of June the theme is polk-a-dots and/or stripes.  I used polk-a-dots for today's card.

Time Out Challenge // #TOC315 ...A "pick 2" challenge!!  My pick from the 6 words (Vacation, Summer, Camping, Sun, Water and Ice Cream) given: Summer & Water.

Cut it Up Challenge // #358 ...A die cut challenge!!  I used Stampin Up's Sunrise Sailing die for today's card.  I cut out a woodgrain sailboat first and then a polk-a-dot one and layered them up.

AAA Cards // #316 ...A clean and simple challenge with a 1 + 1 game!!  My 1 + 1 from their game board: summer + travel.  One summer I would love to travel via a sailboat along the International waterway!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

I Am With You...

 

3 challenges inspired today...

Sketch~N~Scrap // #SNS228 ...A sketch challenge!!  This blog offers both scrapbook and card sketches.  I love their card sketches with layers and embellishments.  My leaf stamp, ink, papers, and embellishments are from Stampin Up.

Little Red Wagon // #LWR863 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is I'M SO SORRY!!  Scripture cards are some of the most encouraging for a friend who is hurting.  This verse stamp is from Unity Stamps.

Make My Monday // #MMM280 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge...STENCILS!!  I used a Lavina stencil to create my background of foliage.

 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Let's Hear It For The Gnomes

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC116 ...A sketch challenge!!  Kim from Splitcoast Stampers created this fun sketch.  It is the starting point for today's card and it works perfectly for combining these challenges.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC369 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo...the gnome and the mushrooms.

{PIN}spirational Challenge // JUN2026 ...A monthly Pinterest inspired challenge!!  My inspiration from the Pinterest photo...the blues and the greens.

Cut It Up // #358 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is ONE OF THE BOYS!!  I love it when there is a matching die for a stamp like on today's card.  No fussy cutting needed!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 13JUN26 ...An embossing challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is Boys to Men.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

2026 Graduation Time

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Cut It Up Challenges // #358 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is ONE OF THE BOYS!!  This graduation card was made for "one of the boys" I have in a preschool class!!  I can't believe he graduated this year!!  2026 was die cut with Stampin Up's number dies.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc294 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this game board: graduation, patterned paper, and gems.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M519 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is ANY OCCASION!!  I picked graduation as my occasion.

  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS576

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS576 ...A "shopping your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is SUMMER TIME!!

     

Stampin Up's new Relaxing Waterside seemed like the perfect set to play with for this SUMMER TIME theme.  

Now it is your turn, what do you have in your stash that fits our new challenge??  We can't wait to see your entries in our gallery.  If you need some inspiration to get you started, hop on over to our blog and check out all the other design team member's creations.  While there you can read all the details for today's new SUMMER TIME challenge.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Just Us Girls // #JUG827 ...A "word week" challenge!!  The word for this week is SUMMER!!  Just breathe...that is what I am saying to all my teacher friends as they enjoy their summer break.  Here in Florida that mean a good book, a beach chair, and some sand between you toes.

Make My Monday // #MMM280 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is USE A STENCIL.  I used two...sun rays from Tim Holtz and geometric pattern that I won.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW862 ...A theme challenge!!  O is for OUTDOOR...this is the current theme!!  I love to sit a read a good book OUTDOORS!!

  

Never Before Used // #NBUS87 ...

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 Stampin Up's Relaxing Waterside for the very first time!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G387

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G387 ...A masculine challene with a theme!!  GARDEN is the theme for this current challenge!!  My hubby's hobby is gardening so it seemed perfect for this Father's Day card to follow this gardening theme.

                              

Now it is your turn,  we can't wait to see your take on our GARDEN theme.  Don't forget to make it masculine.  Hop on over to our blog for all the detail for our new challenge.  While there you can also gather additional inspiration from the rest of our design team members.

Several additional challenges also inspired today's card...

Can You Handle The Pressure // 13JUN26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is BOYS TO MEN!!  The sweetest thing ever is watching my hubby and grandson gardening together!!

FarmQuest Challenge // #FQCB84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRUIT/GARDEN/ORCHARD.  How about some strawberries!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Cozy Christmas Coffee

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Make My Monday // #MMM280 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challeng is USE A STENCIL!!  I used two stencils on today's card.

Jingle Belles // #JB2612 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is SINGLE LAYER CARD!!  Masking and stenciling is a perfect way to make a single layer card.

Festive Friday // #FF0211 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring Father's Day, use 3 of the 10 elements.  I used stencil, splatters, and masculine colors.

First Cup Challenge // #15 ...A monthly challenge celebrating our love of beverages!!  A cozy cup of coffee on Christmas morning...yes, please!!

Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge // #cccc54 ...A monthly Christmas themed challenge using caffeinated elements!! 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #388

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC388 ...A sketch challenge!!  Lisa has designed a great sketch for our new challenge.

              

I decide this sketch would be perfect for a little display of fresh strawberries...fresh summer time yumminess!!

Now it is your turn!!  How does Lisa's sketch inspire you??  We can't wait to see your entries in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on this new "Layered Up" sketch challenge.  While there you will also find some additional inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Inspiration Station // #IS86 ...A photo inspired challenge!!  My inspirations from this month's photo...the basket weave (emobssing folder) and of course the strawberries (dies and designer paper)!!

FarmQuest Challenge // #FQCB84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRUIT/GARDEN/ORCHARD.  How about some strawberries!!

Just Us Girls // #JUG827 ...A theme challenge!!  SUMMER is the theme for this current challenge!!  One of my favorite things about summer is getting to pick fresh strawberries locally...summer time yumminess!! 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)