Beautiful Blessing

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC704 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card and it worked perfectly for combining these challenges.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #596 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this current challenge: Mossy Meadow, Golden Glow, and Cajun Craze...a perfectly Autumn combination.

TGIF Challenge // #tgifc599 ...A "product" challenge!!  The product that is being showcased is Stampin Up's Cutest Crew.  I ordered the bundle and used the three kitty dies on today's card.

INKspirational Challenge // #IC378 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge is CLEAN&SIMPLE and they want us using plaid!!  I used Stampin Up's plaid designer paper in Cajun Craze to make my punch art pumpkin.

The Paper Player // #PP808 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is HAPPY AUTUMN!!  This is also suppose to be a clean and simple challenge...my card yesterday was simple but lacked being clean, so today's card fits the challenge a little bit better. 

Update: Yippie!!  This card was chosen by the TGIF design team as a winner!!  Thanks for the shout out on my card!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Cupcake Birthday

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC702 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  I used some designer paper from Stamping Up for my bold stripes.

AAA Birthday Challenge // #90 ...A birthday card challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is BIG & BOLD.  I've got big bold stripes, a big "happy" sentiment, and bold colors!!

Addicted to CAS // #318 ...A "code word" challenge that is clean and simple!!  The code word for this current challenge is HAPPY!!  I used a retired "happy" sentiment from Stampin Up.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Christmas Mosaic

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

AAA Colorful Challenge // #32 ...A "colourboard" challenge!!  Green and Fuscia are the colors called for on this colourboard.  I decided this combo would make a great Christmas card.

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC701 ...A sketch challenge!!  A color challenge and a sketch challenge make a great pair and today is evidence of that.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #41 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "spying" BACKGROUND TEXT!!  

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI382 ...A "fill in the blank" challenge!!  "It's 3 months before Christmas and this will be the _____Christmas Card I've made".  Well...I make Christmas card all year long with several Christmas challenges so I don't really know the answer, but this is my second one this week.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Thinking of You

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC700 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these challenges.

Color Hues // #TCH141 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors called for in this current challenge: PURPLE & ARTICHOKE.  A perfect combinations for an arrangement of flowers.

A Cut Above // SEPT2026 ...A monthly "die cut" challenge!!  I used Spellbinders floral dies on today's card.  I also used the negative space from my die cut leaves to stencil in some additional leaves...I love the subtle dimension this gives.

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #19 ...An "anything in or from a garden" challenge!!  Today, I picked from a flower garden!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Can't Beet A Friend Like You // You're Simply Awesome

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC698 ...A sketch challenge!!  To accomdate the size of my beet, I flipped the sketch, and I used foliage instead of flowers.  I hope that is okay.

FarmQuest Challenge // #FQCB85 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is VEGETABLE GARDEN.  You will find beets in our vegetable garden both in the spring and in the fall.

AAA Birthday // #89 ...A "birthday" challenge with a theme!!  PATTERN PAPER is the theme for this current challenge.  I used 2 pieces of patterned paper from Stampin Up on today's card.

Cupcake Inspiration // #CI640 ...A "cupcake inspired" challenge!!  The cupcake photo for this current challenges has us following an "in the garden" theme.

Card #2 inspired by 3 challenges...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #593 ...A sketch challenge!!  A clean and simple sketch perfect for combining these three challenges.

Inspire By Challenges // #405 ...A "photo inspired" challenge!!  Inspired by ROLLING PINS!!  I love the foliage on the pins in this photo and just had to add some to my pins.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc593 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors in this current challenge are Fresh Freesia (enamel dots), Lost Lagoon (ink), and Very Vanilla (card stock).

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Happy Anniversary

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC697 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used Stampin Up's Stitched With Whimsy dies to create the layered framed look called for in this sketch.

Addicted to CAS // #315 ...A "code word" challenge!! ANNIVERSARY is the code word called for in this current challenge.  Here's to celebrating another year of marriage.

Just Us Girls // #JUG838 ...An "anything goes stencil" challenge!!  I used a layering stencil from Taylored Expressions and some mini stenciling brushed from Honey Bee...they work great for those dainty small stencil areas.

Make My Monday // MMM285 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is YELLOW & WHITE + ANOTHER COLOR!!  I used 3 shades of yellow and a green ink from Stampin Up.

Update: This card was chosen as a "top pick" over at the Make My Monday challenge!!  Thanks to the design team for the shout out on my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

CAS on Friday Take Two

 

CAS Colors & Sketches // #592 ...A "clean and simple" color challenge!! I kept card #1 clean and simple and used the trio of colors that they called for...Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, and Berry Burst.  I also used those colors on my second card but it was not as clean and simple.

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC696 ...A sketch challenge!!  Card #2 follows there current sketch challenge.  I made this card for one of our teachers that is taking a leave of absence for Coast Gaurd deployment.

Cut It Up // #363 ...A "die cut" challenge with a theme!!  ON THE MOVE is the theme for this current challenge!!  I have got sailboats on the move on both of today's cards.  I used Stampin Up's Sunset Coast die for the light house and a sailboat die from their retired Lily Pad bundle.

CAS on Friday // #341 ...A "clean and simple" challenge with a theme!!  Our theme for this challenge is to make a ROUND CARD.  I am on the design team for this challenge that started last Friday and we have had only three people play along...so...I am showcasing this challenge again to stir up interest and encourage others to play along.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)