Sweet Thing

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Cards // #318 ...A clean and simple "follow my lead" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are following Marlies.  I used a new embossing folder from Darice and created an embossed strip instead of a black and white strip.

Alphabet Challenge // 26JUN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  E is for embossing.  I embossed a full folder in white and then cut out three of the images and colored them.  I used the left over bit for my side panel and envelope.

Double D Challenges // 1JULY26 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the visual given...the watermelon slices!!  I know they are candy in the photo but fresh works, doesn't it?!?

FarmQuest Challenges // #84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRUIT, GARDEN, or ORCHARD.  I picked the fruit element for today's card.

Never Before Used // #NBUS88 ...

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 a brand new embossing folder from Darice that I picked up on my trip to VA at the Green Valley Book Fair.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy Thoughts

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Card Challenge // #317 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a sketch!!  this sketch was perfect for combining today's challenges and creating get well card for a friend.

Addicted to CAS // #311 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word challenge for this current challenge is PATTERN!!  I created a background using a repeated splash pattern in three different colors.

AAA Colourful // #29 ...A colour board challenge!!  I love the color board for this current challenge...pastels all blended together!!  I used Stampin Up's Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, and Highland Heather.

Make My Monday // #MMM291 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BLEND 2-3 COLORS!!  I blended three colors using a splatter stamp.

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)

A Trio of Birthday Kitties

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #586 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this current challenge are Balmy Blue (card stock & designer paper), Gray Granite (card stock), and Night of Navy (ink, designer paper, & embellishments).

Just Add Ink // #JAI787 ...A "choose two" challenge!!  From the elements list of patterned paper, animal, people, twine, and shadows...chose two.  I picked animal (kitty die) and patterned paper (Stampin Up's Night of Navy & Balmy Blue DSP).

Addicted to CAS // #309 ...A "code word" challenge!!  CRITTER is the code word for this current challenge.  This new little kitty dies from Stampin Up seemed perfect for this challenge.

AAA Card Challenge // #315 ...A "clean and simple" sketch challenge!!  Their current sketch was perfect for showcasing this trio of kitty dies & combining these challenges.

                                                                   

Update: So excited that my card was chosen as a "top three" over on the CAS Colours & Sketches challenge.  A big thank you to the design team for the shout out on my kitty card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

  

Let It Snow

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1094 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's snowflake card.  It worked perfectly for showcasing these additional challenges.

A Place To Start // DEC2025 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for December is WINTER THINGS!!  Snowflakes are winter things for sure!!

AAA Colourful Challenges // #23 ...A "colourboard" challenge!!  This "aqua" colourboard is perfect for a snowflake themed card.

AAA Card Challenge // #305 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with an optional twist!!  WHITE ON WHITE is the optional twist for this current challenge.  I used white snowflakes on a white background...white on white is so elegant!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Two Card Sunday

 

Card #1 was inspired by 3 challenges...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS680 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch is perfect for some spring time florals.

Festive Friday // #FF0181 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring Easter choose 3 of the 10 elements on your card.  I picked pink, flowers, and brads from the inspo list.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC820 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme!!  The optional theme for this current challenge is SPRING FLOWERS.  I used my new Beautifully Happy stamp set from Stampin Up.

Card #2 was inspired by 3 challenges...

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS460 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this current challenge: Pecan Pie, Summer Splash, and Pretty Peacock.

AAA Card Challenge // #287 ...A clean and simple challenge!!  This current challenge has a fun little 1+1 game board for us.  My 1+1 is silhouette + landscape.

Just Us Girls // #JUG769 ...A technique challenge!!  The technique being showcased this week is...DIE CUTS!!  But the team wants to see die cuts with out flowers!!  How about a masculine card with several dies, none of which are flowers!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)