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)

Sending Happy Thoughts

 

Today's card was inspired by 4 challenges...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #591 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card and it worked perfectly for combining these challenges.

Color Hues // #TCH138 ...A color challenge!!  The duo of colors for this current challenge...Navy & Teal!!  I used Stampin Up's Coastal Cabana and Night of Navy for my navy and teal sunflowers.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #39 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING WITH WINGS!!  Can you spy my something with wings??  BEES!! two on my card and one on my envelope.

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #18 ...An "anything in or from a garden" challenge!!  Flowers & bees,  two things you will find in the garden!!

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 another new die from the set that I ordered from Emily Moore Designs...the first time this die has felt the pressure!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Life Is A Beautiful Ride

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #589 ...A clean and simple sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the starting point for today's card.  It worked perfectly for combining these 4 challenges.

The Paper Funday Challenge // #89 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The twist for the month of July is SUMMER SPLASH!!  Lots of summer splashes take place on our boat!!

Time Out Challenge // #TOC317 ...A theme challenge!!  WATER is the theme for this current challenge!!  I used a Funky Fossil stencil for creating my WATER on today's clean and simple card.

Just Us Girls // #JUG832 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspiration from the mood board...the sun rays, the pastel colors, the water, and the over all SUMMER theme!!

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)

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)

  

Bee Thankful

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Festive Friday // #FF0209 ...An "inspo list" challenge!!  From the inspo list honoring World Bee Day, pick three of the inspo elements to use on your card.  I picked...bee, black, and yellow.

Just Add Ink // #JAI785 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" a die cut image and/or stenciling.  I used both for today's card.

Ellibelle's Garden Party // #15 ...An "anything from or in a garden" challenge!!  BEES...pollinating all those flowers!!  Yes you usually will find some bees in a garden.

CAS Colours & Sketches // #585 ...A sketch challenge!!  Such a fun sketch I had to use it again today!!  Clean and simple and easy to use...gotta love it!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS574

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS574 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge is CONGRATULATIONS!!  That sentiment could be for a wedding, graduation, or a new baby...I picked graduation since I need several cards for this weekend.  I used number dies and designer papers that have been in my stash for years!!  I also used a "cap" sticker that was left over from last year at this time.

                              
Now it is your turn!!  What do you have in your stash that would make a card for our CONGRATULATION theme?!?  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery.  For inspiration and all the details for our new challenge, hop on over to our blog.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #585 ...A clean and simple sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for a quick graduation card that I need for this weekend.  And it worked perfectly for combining these challenges.

Just Add Ink // #JAI785 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" dies and/or stencils.  Today I am just using dies...number dies from Stampin Up...perfect for a graduation card.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC216 ...A theme challenge!! BLACK & WHITE is the theme for this current challenge.  I didn't know the school colors for this card, so I went with a black and white theme to be safe.

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)