New Challenge @ Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G390

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G390 ...A masculine challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FALL/AUTUMN THEME COLOURS!!  I used Stampin Up's Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie and Soft Suede.

Now it is your turn!!  We can't wait to see your masculine cards with a FALL/AUTUMN THEME COLOURS.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details and for additional inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC376 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word for this current challenge is FURRY FRIENDS!!  Most of the time I really enjoy watching the playful squirrels and consider them furry friends, but...when they get into my bird feeder they are no long my friends!!

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc301 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: woodgrain, free, and die.

A Cut Above Challenge // SEPT2026 ...A monthly "anything goes" die cut challenge!!  I used a retired die from Stampin Up for my HAPPY sentiment.

 Never Before Used // #NBUS90 ...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 emphera piece from a packet that I won from the Pretty Little Studio for a card that was a winner.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sea Turtle & Shells

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By // #IB401 ...An "inspired by" photo challenge with and optional sketch!!  I used both elements of this challenge on today's card.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC855 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this challenge is COLOURS OF SUMMER.  I think these colors along with the sea turtle and shells makes for a great COLOURS OF SUMMER card using Stampin Up's woodgrain papers and their Circle Saying shell stamp image cut apart.

AAA Cards Challenge // #319 ...A "clean & simple" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is S is for____.  For my card S is for seashells & sea turtles.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC373 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration form the visual prompt...the coloring, the seashells, and the overall beach vibe.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Summer Sailing

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Creative Inspiraitons // JUL2026 ...A theme challenge!!  SUMMER SUNSHINE is the theme for this current challenge.  Summer sailing in the sunshine...YES!!

As You See It Challenge // #AYSI378 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SUMMER DAYS!!  The thought of a boat out on the water enjoying these warm days of summer, makes me smile!!

INKspirational Challenges // #IC373 ...A visual prompt challenge!!  My inspiration from the visual prompt given...the water, the colors, and the beach vibes.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC855 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this current challenge is COLOURS OF SUMMER!!  I use my new Stampin Up Shimmer Brush pens in shades of summer colors...Crisp Cantaloupe, Hydrangea Hue, and Barely Blush.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 25JUL26 ...An embossing challenge with a twist!!  CELEBRATION is the twist called for in this current challenge.  Here is a birthday card using Stampin Up's 3D embossing folder from the Sunrise Sailing bundle.  Birthdays are the best celebrations out there...another year, another opportunity, another day of celebration!!

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 my new Shimmer Brush pens from Stampin Up for the very first time.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

A Fruity Birthday

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC371 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo: the lemons, the pink and yellow combo, and the pink blooms.

Freshly Made Sketches // FMS744 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch worked perfectly for combining today's challenges and creating this summery birthday card.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc296 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board: fruit, plaid, and layers.

AAA Birthday Challenge // #87 ...A monthly birthday challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FOR THE GIRLS!!  The pink and yellow color combo on today's birthday card makes it perfect for a girlfriend's birthday...wouldn't you agree?!?

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...lemons it is!!

                                                 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Pink Floral Birthday

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc295 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe game board runs down the left side of the board...floral, pink, and birthday.

TGIF Challenge // #tgifc583 ...A technique challenge!!  The technique that we are to use for this current challenge is...dimensionals...Popping It Up!!  On today's card, I "popped up" my bee using dimensionals from Stampin Up.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC852 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional theme.  The theme for this current challenge is BEES, BLOOMS, and/or BIRDS!!  I used the blooms (stencil & matching die from Taylored Expressions) and bees (bee stamp & matching die from Stampin Up) elements on today's card.

Just Us Girls // #JUG829 ...A stencil challenge!!  I used a multilayered stencil from Taylored Expressions for my stencil on today's card.  I love how the layers allow you to blend in multiple ink colors.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC370 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge is LEFTOVERS!!  I use trimmed off pieces of designer paper that were "left over" from another card. I also used some twine that was "left over" from one of Stampin Up's suite packets.

 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Let's Hear It For The Gnomes

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC116 ...A sketch challenge!!  Kim from Splitcoast Stampers created this fun sketch.  It is the starting point for today's card and it works perfectly for combining these challenges.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC369 ...A "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from the photo...the gnome and the mushrooms.

{PIN}spirational Challenge // JUN2026 ...A monthly Pinterest inspired challenge!!  My inspiration from the Pinterest photo...the blues and the greens.

Cut It Up // #358 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is ONE OF THE BOYS!!  I love it when there is a matching die for a stamp like on today's card.  No fussy cutting needed!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 13JUN26 ...An embossing challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is Boys to Men.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS575

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS575 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current shopping event...KRAFT-tastic!!  These kraft card bases with matching envelope were on sale at Hobby Lobby the last time I was there...perfect for this new challenge!! 

                         
Now it is your turn...What KRAFT items do you have in your stash??  For additional inspiration to get your creative mojo on, hop on over to our blog.  All the details for this new challenge are there as well.  We can't wait to see your creations in our gallery.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC368 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge is FOR THE GUYS!!  I do love my guy "to the beach and back"!!  Our move to Florida 12 years ago was the best thing for us!!

I Spy With My Little Eye // #37 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are spying SOMETHING MONOCHROME!!  Browns it is...card stock, ink, and pearls.

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb273 ...A "retro" challenge with a tic-tac-toe board!!  My retro rubber (meaning a stamp set that is over a year old) is from Stampin Up and it came out in 2021.  My winning three in a row on the tic-tac-toe board: emboss (matching embossing folder to this retro stamp set), embellish (brown pearls) and my choice (beach theme).

                                                                              

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Recipe for Rainy Days

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

INKspirational Challenges // #IC366 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  RAIN is the word prompt for this current challenge!!  Recipe for rainy days...cute boots and jump in puddles...YES!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC215 ...A theme challenge!!  EMBOSSING is the theme for this current challenge!!  How about some embossed "rain"....okay you might need to use your imagination to see rain but the vibe is there and so is the embossing called for in this challenge.

TGIF Challenge // #tgifc575 ...A color challenge!!  Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, and Melon Mambo are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Crumb Cake designer paper for my boots, Coastal Cabana card stock for my leaves, and Melon Mambo for my flowers...and finished off my card with torn edges of each color.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)