FALL In Love...

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Cut It Up // #364 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is SHAPED CARDS.  I used a retired die from Stampin Up called Top Note for today's card.

Inspiration Station // #89 ...A monthly visual prompt challenge!!  My inspiration from this visual prompt...the colorful leaves!!

We Love Stamping // 06SEPT26 ...A monthly stamping challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of September is TREES & LEAVES.  I went with the leaves portion of this theme.

Inky Paws Challenge // #256 ...A monthly challenge from Newton's Nook!!  For the month of September we have a FALLoween prompt.  I used a new set of stamps that just arrived in the mail from Newton's Nook.

First Cup Challenge // #18 ...A beverage challenge!!  Each month we are challenged to create a card that features a beverage.  How about a steaming cup of joe?!?

 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 stamp from Newton's Nook...today is the they have seen ink!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Sunflower Greetings

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspiration Station // #88 ...A monthly photo inspired challenge!!  The photo for the month of August focuses on SUNFLOWERS!!  So I pulled out my Tracey Evans sunflower stamp and got to work.  I also used my next to last sunflower embellishment from Hobby Lobby.

Just Us Girls // #JUG837 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  My inspiration from the mood board...the dark rich colors and the sunflower.

I Spy With My Little Eye // #40 ...An "I spy" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "spying" a sunflower or something yellow!!

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS495 ...An "inspiration" challenge!!  My inspiration from the collage of photos...the sunflowers!!

INKspirational Challenge // #IC374 ...A "word prompt" challenge!!  The word prompt for this current challenge is GARDEN!!  Every year we add a sunflower or two to our garden.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Christmas In July

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspiration Station // #IS87 ...A monthly "visual prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from July's photo prompt: the chalk board & the over all theme...CHRISTMAS IN JULY.

Double Trouble // #220 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Christmas in July" recipe...3 colors (colored in my embossed image with green, red, and yellow), 2 layers (layered black card stock onto striped designer paper), and 1 holiday image (Christmas florals from Miss Ink Stamps) ...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #699...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to use STARS and/or STRIPES (I used both)...CHECK!!

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT699 ...These two challenges always partner up.  Since this is a planned partnership on their part (not me picking and combining challenges) you always know they work perfectly together!!

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M521 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is MAKE YOU MARK!!  I made my mark by coloring with Stampin Up chalks.  I love the look of chalk on black paper!!

Make My Monday // #MMM282 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme  for this current challenge is CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!  Merry Christmas to you...a little bit early!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS577

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS577 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge that begins today...YOU'RE SO SWEET!!   

              

When I saw the theme for this challenge I right away thought of Stampin Up's Sweet Strawberry bundle.  Who doesn't love the the sweet yumminess of fresh summer strawberries.

Now it is your turn...what do you have in your stash that is SWEET?!?  Maybe a sweet sentiment, maybe fruit, maybe candy, maybe a sweet baby face...we can't wait to see what you pull from your stash for this new challenge.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details and for additional inspiration from the rest of our design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Inspiration Station // #IS86 ...A monthly "inspiration photo" challenge!!  My inspiration from June's photo...the strawberries, the colors and the basket weave had me thinking of this plaid paper.

Spiltcoast Stampers // #SC1117 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch from Lisa was perfect for showcasing my sweet strawberries!!

FarmQuest Challenges // #FQCB84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRUIT, GARDEN, or ORCHARD!!  Fruit it is for today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #388

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC388 ...A sketch challenge!!  Lisa has designed a great sketch for our new challenge.

              

I decide this sketch would be perfect for a little display of fresh strawberries...fresh summer time yumminess!!

Now it is your turn!!  How does Lisa's sketch inspire you??  We can't wait to see your entries in our gallery.  Hop on over to our blog for all the details on this new "Layered Up" sketch challenge.  While there you will also find some additional inspiration from the rest of the design team.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Inspiration Station // #IS86 ...A photo inspired challenge!!  My inspirations from this month's photo...the basket weave (emobssing folder) and of course the strawberries (dies and designer paper)!!

FarmQuest Challenge // #FQCB84 ...A "farm & country" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is FRUIT/GARDEN/ORCHARD.  How about some strawberries!!

Just Us Girls // #JUG827 ...A theme challenge!!  SUMMER is the theme for this current challenge!!  One of my favorite things about summer is getting to pick fresh strawberries locally...summer time yumminess!! 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Rain Boot Bunny

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Double Trouble Challenge // #213 ...A "Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3" challenge!!  Thing 1 wants us to follow a "Something, Anything, & Everything" recipe...3 Somethings (3 Stampin Up colors), 2 Anythings (two yellow boots), and 1 Everything (one stamped bunny)...CHECK!!  Thing 2 wants us to use the sketch from Try A Sketch On Tuesday #692...CHECK!!  Thing 3 wants us to include an Easter image (I picked a bunny)...CHECK!! 

Try A Sketch On Tuesday // #TSOT692 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch is part of the Double Trouble challenge or you can just play along with them only.  Today I am pairing it up!!

Inspriation Station // #84 ...A monthly "photo inspired" challenge!!  My inspiration from April's photo...the yellow boots!!

Little Red Wagon // #LRW853 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is EASTER!!  This little bunny got lost on Easter day...found him hiding out in this rain boot.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC213 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is SPRING/EASTER!!  Spring...rain boots & fresh flowers!! Easter...little bunnies!!

Update: This card was chosen as a winner over at the Try A Sketch On Tuesday challenge and at the Inspiration Station challenge!!  Thanks to both design teams for the shout outs on my card.  How excited to be a winner on two different challenges!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

THANKS

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspiration Station // #IS82 ...A "photo prompt" challenge!!  My inspiration from February's photo: the white on white flowers, the dark stems, and the dark pink centers.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC210 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge...FLORALS!!  I embossed my flowers onto vellum and then colored their centers pink on the underside.

The Paper Players // #PP774 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used this sketch earlier this week and had so much fun with it that I had to bring it out again!!

Little Red Wagon Challenges // #LRW847 ...A theme challenge!!  L is for LEFTOVERS!!  One of my goals this year is to work out of my scrap box as much as possible.  Why...because it has become so full that it is overflowing onto my work space!!  So this challenge was perfect for me!!  I used the pink designer paper and the vellum on today's card from my scrap box.

Update: I was so excited to see that this card made the "top picks" over at Inspiration Station.  Thanks for this shout out on my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)