Thinking of You

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By // #IB395 ...A "photo inspired" challenge!!  My inspiration from this photo of sea life cookies...the color combo, and the sea life theme.

Alphabet Challenge // 26JUN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  E is for EMBOSSING!!  I used two of my favorite embossing folders for today's card.  I love all things beachy so of course these folders are a favorite.

As You See It // #AYSI376 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  My favorite embossing folder is______.  Stampin Up's Seabed and 3D Seashells are two of my favorite embossing folders and they get used a lot since I make lots of cards with a beachy theme.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #38 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "spying" SOMETHING FROM THE SEA.  From the sea...shells, seaweed, and coral...YES!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

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)

Best Wishes

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to CAS // #311 ...A clean and simple "code word" challenge!!  PATTERN is the code word for this current challenge!!  I used an embossed folder to create a pattern.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #588 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this current challenge are Blackberry Bliss, Gorgeous Grape, and Garden Green.  I used card stock for all three colors.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 27JUN26 ...An embossing challenge with an optional twist!!  I used a retired embossing from Stampin Up.  An oldie but a goodie!!  I also used the optional twist, which for this challenge was PURPLE!!

Alphabet Challenge // 26JUN26 ...An ABC challenge!!  E is for EMBOSSING!!  

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 inking up, for the very first time, the "best wishes" sentiment from Stampin Up's Sunrise Sailing set.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Lighthouse Birthday

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS739 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these challenges.

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M518 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BIRTHDAY!!

Alphabet Challenge // 29MAY26 ...An ABC challenge!!  C is for CIRCLES!!  I got a trio of circles!!

Die Cut Diva // JUN2026 ...A monthly die cut challenge with a theme!!  For the month of June they have given us an ANYTHING GOES challenge!!  Oh my...the possibilities are endless!!  I used my new

                                   

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 using a new die from Stampin Up...lighthouse from Sunset Coast dies. 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy Day

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC684 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these additional challenges.

The Paper Players // #PP788 ...A "tic-tac-toe" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this game board: circles (die cuts in the shape of a circle), free (a nautical theme//my favorite), and layers (6 layers...can you find all six??)

Alphabet Challenge // 29MAY26 ...An ABC challenge!!  C is for CIRCLES!!  I used Stampin Up's new SUNSET COAST dies that are in the shape of circles...2 of them layered up!!

                                                 

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 using a new die from Stampin Up...sailboat & sun-rays from Sunset Coast dies. 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sporty 4th Birthday

 5 challenges inspired today's card...

Alphabet Challenge // 15MAY26 ...An ABC challenge!!  B is for BALL!!  How about a soccer ball!!  I miss being a soccer mom...loved those games with the kids!!  Maybe my grands will play when they are old enough!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC216 ...A theme challenge!!  BLACK & WHITE color combo is the theme for this current challenge!!  I right away thought of a soccer ball and this stamp when I saw the theme.

Colorful Options // MAY2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  The color combo for this current challenge is BLACK & WHITE!!  A card with not additional color was tough for me but I love how it turned out.

The Paper Players // #PP787 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for showcasing these challenges and this soccer ball brad.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc293 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: number (Stampin Up number die), plaid (created a plaid using bakers twine from Hobby Lobby), and sport (soccer player stamp from Me&My Big Ideas and a soccer brad embellishment).

            

Update: Yippie!!  This little soccer player made the "team pick" over at the TicTacToe challenge blog.  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on my sports themed card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Three Card Sunday

4 challenges inspired today's 1st card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC680 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for combining today challenges in this dragonfly birthday card. 

Cut It Up Challenges // #355 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is SOMETHING WITH WINGS!!  I love this dragon fly die that is retired from Stampin Up and it is perfect for the Cut It Up theme!!

Alphabet Challenge // 01MAY26 ...An ABC challenge!! A is for AIR!!  Don't you just love the beautiful of dragonflies flying in the AIR!?!

AAA Birthday Challenge // #85 ...A birthday challenge!!  For this current challenge, that is celebrating their 7th birthday, they are giving us an "anything goes" challenge...just as long as it is a birthday card!!  Happy 7th Birthday!!

     

 

These two baby cards were made for the Little Red Wagon challenge!!  This week their theme is...N is for NEWBORN!!  I got a baby girl card for the CAS Colours and Sketches color challenge (#584 Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pumpkin Pie) and a baby boy card for the Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge (#487 Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, and Pecan Pie).

Update:

My entry into the Little Red Wagon challenge got me a win!!  Yippie!!  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on my baby card!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)