New Challenge @ Cardz 4 Guyz #C4G389

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Cardz 4 Guyz // #C4G389 ...A masculine card challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is HOT AIR BALLOON!!  I used Stampin Up's Above the Clouds stamp set and matching punch for this new challenge.  

Now it is your turn...do you have any thing in your stash that follows the HOT AIR BALLOON theme??  Don't forget get to make it masculine!!  We can't wait to see your cards in our gallery.

2 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Love Those Pretty Papers // AUG2026 ...A designer paper challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of August is LOOK TO THE SKY!!  I used Stampin Up's Costal Cabana designer paper on today's card.

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity // AUG2026 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FOR THE MEN!!  I made today's card for my nephew who is entering a new phase of life.

Card #2 inspired by 6 challenges...

Addicted to CAS // #314 ...A clean and simple "code word" challenge!!  WATER is the code word for this current challenge.

Just Us Girls // #JUG836 ...A "word" challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is also WATER!!

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc590 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used sailboats instead of hexagons.  I loved this clean and simple sketch.

Time Out Challenges // #TOC319 ...A "pick two" challenge!!  From the 6 words given pick two to use on your card.  I picked BIRTHDAY & CAS.  A clean and simple birthday card.

Can You Handle The Pressure // 08AUG26 ...An embossing challenge with a theme!!  TIE IT UP is the theme for this current challenge.  I used some bakers twine for my "tied up" theme and a Stampin Up embossing folder for my waves.

Color Hues // #361 ...A color challenge!!  Yellow & Orange are the colors called for in this current challenge.  I used Stampin Up's Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Butterfly Thinlits

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC113 ...A sketch challenge!!  Every Wednesday the Splitcoast Stampers offer a sketch challenge with a "no time limit" sketch challenge.  This sketch was posted on 5/6 by Jeanette.  Thanks Jeanette for the fun sketch.

Love Those Pretty Papers // JUN2026 ...A monthly "designer paper" challenge with a theme.  The theme for the month of June is PASTELS.  These vintage papers from K & Company are just perfect for this months challenge.

Cupcake Inspirations // #CI638 ...A "cupcake inspired" challenge.  For this current challenge they have given us an "anything goes" challenge.  Those dark cupcake wrappers inspired me to sponge on some dark ink to all my edges.

A Cut Above Challenge // JUN2026 ...A monthly "die cut" challenge!!  I used a thinlits die folder (retired from Stampin Up) for my die cut & embossed butterflies.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Vintage Thank You

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Word Power // JUN2026 ...A "word" challenge!!  Use a sentiment as your focal point.  How about a jumbo "thank you" die!?! 

Love Those Pretty Paper // JUN2026 ...A "designer paper" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for the month of June is PASTELS!  This vintage paper from K & Company is perfect for this month's challenge.

Just Us Girls // #JUG828 ...A "mood board" challenge!!  I the flowers and the mix of colors was my inspiration from this current mood board.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Hello Baby // Hoppy Birthday

 

3 challenges inspired today's 1st card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC674 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was perfect for showcasing all of the challenges that I am playing along with today.

Hand Stamped Sentiments // #HSS484 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this challenge are Soft Seafoam, Cloud Cover, and Misty Moonlight.  A perfect combo for a baby card.

Addicted to CAS // #304 ...A "code word" challenge!!  The code word for this current challenge is STRIPES.  Perfect for the sketch challenge from AHSC and I kept it clean and simple with lots of white space and just simple stamping and layering.

4 challenges inspired today's 2nd card...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #581 ...A sketch challenge this go round!!  This was a fun sketch of a kids birthday card.  My grandson will love this little froggy card.

Cut It Up // #352 ...A die cut challenge with a theme!!  GREEN is the theme for this current challenge!!  A little bit of Old Olive and Granny Apple Green and some rhinestones.  My die choice was Stampin Up's stitched square die and stitched circle die.

Colorful Options // MAR2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  The color choice for the month of March is GREEN!!  Green ink, green papers, and green rhinestones!!

Love Those Pretty Little Papers // MAR2026 ...A monthly designer papers challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for the month of March...CIRCLES!!  This designer paper from Stampin Up fit this challenge perfectly.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Spread Christmas Kindness

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge // #cccc51 ...A year round Christmas card challenge with a caffeinated theme!!  This little crazy guy need some caffeination to get him through Christmas morning. 

First Cup Challenges // MAR2026 ...A monthly "beverage/drink related" challenge!!  No leaping leprechauns here...just a little hen that needs some caffein!!

Love Those Pretty Little Papers // MAR2026 ...A monthly designer papers challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for the month of March...CIRCLES!!  This fun Christmas 6X6 designer paper tablet from Hobby Lobby was perfect for this months twist.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Color the World With Kindness

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP776 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is RAINBOW OF COLORS!!  Of course I had to use a rainbow as well!!

Love Those Pretty Papers // MAR2026 ...A "designer paper" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this challenge is CIRCLES!!  I picked some Pacific Point designer paper from Stamping Up with circle on it.

Word Art Wednesday // #742-742 ...An "anything goes" challenge inspired by scripture!!  While I didn't use the verse on my card I did use an inspirational sentiment followed the "anything goes" portion of this challenge.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

You're A Gem

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Sketch~N~Scrap // 20FEB26 ...A "throwback Thursday" challenge!!  Pick one of the three sketches from past challenges for your card.  I picked #108 from 2017 for today's card.

Allsorts Challenge // #AC843 ...An "anything goes" challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this current challenge is EMBOSSING (heat and/or dry embossing)!!  I used heat embossing this time using Stampin Up embossing powder on Brutus Monroes Bright Days gem.

Alphabet Challenge // 20FEB26 ...An ABC challenge!!  V is for VOLUME (dimension).  I used 3D foam tape to adhere my gem.  Also, since I heat embossed my gem, it has it own bit of VOLUME!!

Love Those Pretty Papers // FEB2026 ...A monthly designer paper challenge with a theme.  The theme for this current challenge is POLK-A-DOTS.  I used designer papers and washi tape from Stampin Up on today's card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Blue Christmas

 

5 challenges inspired today's card...

Paper Players Challenge // #PP768 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in this challenge: Misty Moolight, Night of Navy, and Silver.   A wintery color combo that is perfect for a snowman carde.

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc559 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch worked perfectly for showcasing this combination of challenges.

Color Options // JAN2026 ...A monthly color challenge!!  For the month of January the CO teams is asking to see Blue & White cards.

Make My Monday // #MMM269 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is "Papers With Patterns".  I have some printed designer papers and some embossed card stock...both are papers with patterns!!

Love Those Pretty Papers // JAN2026 ...A "designer paper" challenge with an optional twist!!  SNOWMAN is the optional twist for this current challenge.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)