New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS555

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS555 ...A "shop your stash" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is "In or On the Water".  I went with in the water!!  I "shopped my stash" and pulled out this fantastic die from Stampin Up that doesn't get used like it should.

               

Now it is your turn, what do you have in your stash that would fit our new "In or On the Water" challenge that begins today??  Hop on over to our blog for all the details of our new challenge and gather up inspiration from the rest of the design team.  We hop you will join the fun and play along with us...we can't wait to see your creation. 

2 other challenges inspired today's card... 

CAS Colours & Sketches // #567 ...A color challenge!!  Flirty Flamingo, Lost Lagoon, and Pool Party are the colors called for in this current challenge.  A perfect trio of colors for my fishy card.

Inspired By Challenges // #IB350 ...A photo inspired challenge along with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by...FISH!!  Yes indeed today's card was inspired by fish and I did use the optional sketch.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Just My Type

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By Challenge // #IB349 ...A photo inspired challenge with an optional sketch!!  Inspired by...Desktop!!  This photo of a desk top had me thinking of this typewriter stamp from Unity Stamps, and I used pastel papers to follow the pastels in the photo.  Today, I also used the optional sketch.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc538 ...A "product" challenge!!  For this current challenge they are asking us to use Stampin Up's Country Woods designer papers.  

Just Add Ink // #JAI764 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this week's challenge we are "just adding" two of the three elements given.  Pearls, Pastels, and Patterned Papers...these are the three elements and I picked pastel & patterned papers.  The Country Woods packets has great pastel colors.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW821 ...A theme challenge!!  THE CIRCLE OF LIFE is the theme of this current challenge.  They are wanting to see at least one circle...I used a circle punch for my sentiment.  Oh...and check out all those "circle" keys on the typewriter!! LOL!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

"Berry" Thankful

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB348 ...An inspiration challenge with an optional sketch!!  Today I used both the "blackberry" inspiration photo and the sketch to inspire this "Berry" thankful card.

Addicted to CAS // #289 ...A clean and simple "CODE WORD" challenge!!  The code word for this current challenge...SQUARES!!  I used Stampin Up's Watercolor Shapes stamp set and stamped the smallest square layered across the middle of my card.

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc276 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board: die, free, and CAS...corner to corner for the win!! 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Merry Christmas (the countdown is on!!)

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Jingle Belles // #JB2516 ...A "year round Christmas" challenge!!  For this current challenge the Belles have given us a sketch to inspire us.  Thanks for the inspiration and the challenge to continually add to our Christmas card stash...all year long!!

Color Hues // #TCH115 ...A color challenge!!  PINK & GRAY are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I do love pink and gray together!!  For today's card, I used Stampin Up's Basic Gray and Smokey Slate & Flirty Flamingo.

ABC Christmas Challenge // 09JULY25 ...An alphabet challenge with a Christmas theme!!  N is for non-Christmas stash.  Gray & Pink are not your usual Christmas colors and the Smokey Slate designer papers are not found in my Christmas stash.

Card #2 inspired by 4 challenges...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB347 ...A photo inspired challenge with an optional sketch!!  I used both the photo and the sketch for today's card.  My inspiration from the photo: the bag (I used a gift bag instead of a lunch bad), polka dots, and stripes!

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS469 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this current challenge: Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, and Blackberry Bliss!!  A party of colors!!

Can You Handle The Pressure // 26JULY25 ...An embossing challenge with an optional theme!!  BIRTHDAY//ANNIVERSARY!!  Gifts are exchanged for both these occasions, so this card works perfectly for either one.  I love the party feel this embossing folder gives!!

Time Out Challenges // #TOC294 ...A word challenge!!  The current challenge...from the 6 words given, pick 2 to use on your card.  I picked stars and stripes.

I almost forgot that I used a new stamp on this card....

Never Before Used Schtuff // #NBUS77 ...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 a new stamp from Gina K Designs that I recently won as a prize for one of my card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Two Watermelon Thank You Cards

 4 challenges inspired today's card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #565 ...A clean and simple color challenge!!  The colors for this challenge are Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, and Strawberry Slush.  A perfect trio of colors for a slice of watermelon.  The first card was made first but I realized I had completely missed the clean and simple portion of this challenge.  So....while my supplies were out I did a second card and included the clean and simple portion!!

Inspired By Challenges // #IB346 ...An photo inspired challenge with an optional sketch.  I did use the optional sketch on card #1.  My inspiration from the photo...the colors, in watermelon image, and the circles!!

Little Red Wagon // #LRW817 ...A theme challenge!!  "F is for Food" is the theme for this current challenge!!  Watermelon is a favorite summer time food.  We have one cut up in our fridge right now!!

Just Us Girls // #JUG785 ...A theme challenge!!  STENCIL is the theme for this current challenge.  I used the same background stencil on both of today's cards.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVerison)

Hump Day Creation

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By // #IB344 ...A photo inspired challenge with an optional sketch!!  I did use the optional sketch for today's card.  My inspiration from the photo was the colors.

The Paper Players // #PP746 ...A color challenge!!  Pretty Peacock, Fresh Freesia, and Lemon Lolly are the colors called for in this current challenge.  

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc274 ...A "game board" challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board: foliage, layers, and flowers.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Summer Vibes

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Inspired By Challenges // #IB343 ...A photo inspired challenge with an optional sketch!!  Summer vibes are strong in the photo.  It inspired me to pull out my Spellbinders summer dies and play along.  I decided to use the optional sketch as well.

Color Throwdown Challenge // #ctd836 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this current challenge: kraft, fuchsia, and orange.  I used Stampin Up's Melon Mambo & Pumpkin Pie.

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC196 ...A theme challenge!!  Oranges & Lemons!!  I picked oranges and added several oranges and oranges slices to my summer vibes, "Happy Day" card.

Just Us Girls Challenge // #JUG782 ...A technique challenge!!  Die Cuts...with a summer theme!!  This set of Spellbinders dies is perfect for die cutting some summer vibes.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)