Birthday Balloons

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M523 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BIRTHDAYS!!  A balloon filled birthday here today!!

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1115 ...A sketch challenge that posts every Wednesday with no end day!!  Today I am using a sketch from May 20th.  This sketch was perfect for combining today's challenges.

The Neglected Stuff Challenge // AUG2026 ...A monthly challenge that showcases the neglected items we have!!  This Cherry On Top designer paper from Stampin Up has truly been neglected!!  It came out in 2015 so it has been laying around in my stash for quite a while!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC221 ...A "CASE a card" challenge!!  Today I am CASEing a card created by Miss Boo (Jen Javorsky) over at Splitcoast Stampers...of course we used the same sketch but I copied her idea of using all designer paper for this sketch...the background, the circles, and the rectangle...all designer papers.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Kindness Changes Everything

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #17 ...An "anything in or from a garden" challenge!!  How about some wildflowers??  Maybe not in every garden but we always sow a row of wildflowers in our vegtable garden to give some color and a source for fresh cut flowers for our table.  This stamp set was a prize that I won for one of my cards...sorry can't remember which company it is from.  I love the "pen & ink doodling" vibe this set has.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc588 ...An inspiration challenge!!  How does the set of cards inspire??  For me is was the pastel colors and the tied up poises!!  Who doesn't love a bundle of posies all tied up?!?

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc298 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: border (a ribbon border under my flowers), yellow (yellow flowers and a yellow bee), and markers/colored pencils (Stampin Up).

We Love Stamping // AUG2026 ...A stamping challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is SUMMER BLOOMS!!  I stamped my wildflower cluster and then colored in my summer blooms.  I love this cluster of summer blooming flowers.

Never Before Used // #NBUS89 ...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 using two stamps that have never been inked up from a set I won as a prize for one of my cards...the flowers on the envelope and the sentiment.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

RELAX

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC373 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the visual prompt given...the sand (torn Stampin Up papers) and the sunshine (Tim Holtz stencil).

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI378 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SUMMER DAYS!!  I sure wish I would have had more "sit down" in the sand this summer!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC855 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is COLOURS OF SUMMER!!  This Spellbinder's die is perfect for displaying a COLOURS OF SUMMER vibe.  And this Stampin Up sentiment from Timeless Tropical could not have said it better...Rest & Relax...You deserve it!!

Little Red Wagon // #LRW869 ...A theme challenge!!  ONE THING is the theme for this current challenge!!  I have got ONE girl...ONE beach towel...ONE hat!!  An that makes for ONE relaxing sunshine filled summer day!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC221 ...A "CASE a card" challenge!!  I am CASEing a card found on Pinterest that belongs to bibicameron. I love her separation of the sand using cardstock. and it helps so much on these multi-layered detailed dies to have an example in front of you for getting all the pieces correct.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Summer Sailing

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Creative Inspiraitons // JUL2026 ...A theme challenge!!  SUMMER SUNSHINE is the theme for this current challenge.  Summer sailing in the sunshine...YES!!

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI378 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SUMMER DAYS!!  The thought of a boat out on the water enjoying these warm days of summer, makes me smile!!

INKspirational Challenges // #IC373 ...A visual prompt challenge!!  My inspiration from the visual prompt given...the water, the colors, and the beach vibes.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC855 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is COLOURS OF SUMMER!!  I use my new Stampin Up Shimmer Brush pens in shades of summer colors...Crisp Cantaloupe, Hydrangea Hue, and Barely Blush.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 25JUL26 ...An embossing challenge with a twist!!  CELEBRATION is the twist called for in this current challenge.  Here is a birthday card using Stampin Up's 3D embossing folder from the Sunrise Sailing bundle.  Birthdays are the best celebrations out there...another year, another opportunity, another day of celebration!!

Never Before Used // #NBUS89 ...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 using my new Shimmer Brush pens from Stampin Up for the very first time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Guest Designer @ Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenges

 

Today I have the privilege of being a guest designer at...

Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenges // AUG2026 // #56 ...A monthly challenge that showcases Christmas & caffeinated drinks.  I am so excited that I was chosen to be a guest designer on this challenge.  I hope you will join the fun and play along with them this month.

                        

These mice from Colarado Craft Company love their coffee and they love Christmas...so here's to a Caffeinated Christmas Card.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1121 ...A sketch challenge that posts every Wednesday with no end date!!  This sketch posted on July the 1st and was such a fun sketch that I used a second time...!st take on this sketch can be found HERE.

Addicted To Stamps & More // #ATS&M522 ...A theme challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the theme for this current challenge.  These mice are getting their caffeine so they are all juiced up and ready to celebrate!!

First Cup Challenges // AUG2026 ...A monthly beverage/drink challenge!!  Coffee is my go to beverage...especially around Christmas like these little mice.  So here's to celebrating Christmas in August (using retired Christmas designer papers from Stampin Up) with a bit of caffeine to keep us going.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)