Christmas In July

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2615 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  For this current challenge they have given us a UNICORN CHRISTMAS color palette.  I used the pink, aqua and the green!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 08JULY26 ...An alphabet Christmas challenge!!  N is for NO STAMPING (none...juest designer papers and a sticker sentiment) and O is for ONCE IN DAVID"S CITY (they are asking to see buildings).  I included both alphabet letters on today's card.

Caffeinated Christmas // JUL2026 ...A monthly Christmas Card challenge that includes coffee, tea or cocoa.  I included cups of lattes alonge with coffee beans.  This Christmas card was made for of my girlfriends that loves her lattes!!

"Christmas In July" is the theme for these 5 challenges...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW868

INKspiraitonal Challenge // #IC372

Make My Monday // #MMM282

Inspiration Station // #IS87

Addicted to Stamps & More // ATS&M522

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Christmas Critter

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2611 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  OMBRE is the theme for this current challenge.  I used some ombre papers from Stamping Up to fulfill the theme of this challenge.

ABC Christmas // 13MAY26 ...An ABC Christmas challenge!!  J is for JUST ENOUGH (clean & simple) and K is for KNITWEAR!!  I created a CAS card with a little critter wearing his "knitwear" (Stamps from Stampendous)...keep it cozy!!

Addicted to CAS // #309 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word for this current challenge is CRITTER!!  This little bundled up guy from Stampendous seemed like the perfect CRITTER for this challenge.

Colorful Options // JUNE2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  Tiffany Blue is the color for the month of June!!  I used Bermuda Bay ink and ombre papers from Stampin Up.

  

      

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G386

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G386 ...A masculine challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge is SMASH IT!!  We want to see embossing folders used on your creations.  I used a boarder folder of snowflakes for my take on this challenge.  I even included some "smashed up" snowflakes on my envelope.

Now it is your turn...rummage through your embossing folders and find one that works for creating a masculine card.  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on this new SMASH IT challenge.  While you are there you will find great inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2610 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW!!  Snowflakes!! How about some embossed snowflakes?? And how about some snowflakes on a toboggan??

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M517 ...A theme challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the theme for this current challenge.  Hello Winter, let's get cozy!!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 13MAY26 ...An ABC challenge for Christmas cards!!  J is for for JUST ENOUGH and K is for KNITWEAR!! Christmas...clean and simple with a toboggan...YES!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Christmas Card Honoring Earth Day

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2609 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is EARTH DAY...RECYCLE!!  You know those bands that come on blanket when you buy a new one??  I'm sure most people throw them away...me...I save them and use them on cards!!  This gray band was wrapped around a fuzzy Christmas blanket that I was gifted this past Christmas.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW855 ...A theme challenge!!  LRW is also are celebrating EARTH DAY during this challenge and want us to use recycled items on our card.  A blanket band it is!!

ABC Christmas // 08APR2026 ...A monthly Christmas challenge inspired by letters of the alphabet!!  H is for HAT (paper pieced gingham hat on my snowlady).  I is for IMAGE ONLY (no sentiment on this Christmas card).

Update:  How fun!!  This snowlady card was chosen as a "top three" winner over at Jingle Belles...thanks to the Belles for the shout out on my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Vintage Christmas

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC677 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for combining these challenges and showcasing a Christmas card in April...gotta get that Christmas stash filled up!!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 08APR26 ...An alphabet challenge with a Christmas theme!!  H is for HAT & I is for IMAGE ONLY (no sentiment).   Can you find the hats??  They are there...toboggans on sledding kids & at least two Santa hats!!  And no MERRY CHRISTMAS or SEASONS GREETINGS found here...check!!

Jingle Belles // #JB2608 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  VINTAGE is the theme for this current challenge.  I used some vintage papers that I picked up at Hobby Lobby and did some distressing to accomplish my vintage vibe.  Thanks for keeping us on track for getting our Christmas cards complete!!

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb269 ...A wintery tic-tac-toe challenge using retro rubber!!  I am using a Stampin Up stamp set called Winter Woods that came out in 2018.  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board: sequins, pines, and tags...across the top of the board for the win!!  

Update:  Yippie...this card made the "top pick"!!  Thanks to the Retro Rubber team for the shout out on my Christmas card for your tic-tac-toe board.  What an honor!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Merry & Bright

 

2 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2606 ...A "year round" Chirstmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is WE THREE KINGS.  The belles want to see three of something on our cards!!  I have THREE packages under my tree!!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 11MAR26 ...An ABC challenge that is all about Christmas!!  There are three letters for this current challenge...fitting for the Jingle Belle challenge...makes for a perfect pair!! E is for Elves, F is for Foliage, and G is for gems.  I used all three on today's card because I have the trio theme going on!!  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Noel

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2605 ...A year round Christmas challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is MUSIC!!  Who doesn't love a Christmas Carole!?!

ABC Christmas Challenge // 11FEB26 ...An alphabet challenge with a Christmas theme!!  C is for CRIMSON & D is for DING DONG!!  I used Stampin Up's retired Bravo Burgundy for my crimson and a sheet of designer paper with bells on it for my ding dong!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M512 ...A theme challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the theme for this current challenge!!  I went a little "old school" on today's card and burnt the edges of my designer papers and sheet music...messy but fun!!

I Spy With My Little Eye // #34 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING THAT WE LOVE!!  I love Christmas!!  I love the true meaning, I love time with family, I love the yummy food, I love the music, and I love the lights!!

Update: This card was a top pick over on the ABC Christmas blog!!  Thanks to their team for the shout out on my 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)