A Snowflake Christmas

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Make the Cards Challenge // #68 ...A theme challenge!!  Winter!! Nothing says winter more than snowflakes!!  Stay warm out there!!

Global Design Project // #GDP370 ...A sketch challenge!!  A clean and simple sketch!!  I love a simple sketch, especially this time of year when we are all so very busy!!

The Paper Players // #PP618 ...A theme challenge!! Christmas!!  Oh and this week it is a CAS challenge!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

The Paper Players #617 // TicTacToe Challenge #187

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP617 ...A color challenge!!  Blue, silver, and black/white are the colors called for in this challenge.  A wintery color combo don't you think?!?  ISO...tips for photographing metellic card stock!!  I need some help in this area!!

TicTacToe Challenge // #tttc127 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this tictacto game board: snow (embossing folder & brads), free (metallic), blue (Stampin Up's Pool Party card stock).

Make the Cards Challenge // #68 ...A theme challenge!!  WINTER!!  Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!  Nah!!  I'll take my seashells over the snowflakes, but it does make for a perfectly wintery card!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Grateful For You

 

Card #1 was inspired by 4 challenges...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc393 ...A color challenge!!  Mint Macaron, Cajun Craze, and Soft Suede are the colors called for in the challenge.

The Paper Players // #PP616 ...A theme challenge!! Give Thanks!!  It is November and we are all focusing on the things that we are thankful for.

Try Stampin On Tuesday // #TSOT589 ...A sketch challenge!!  This challenge also has an optional twist...the twist...Thankful/Blesssed!!

Make the Cards Challenge // #67 ...A theme challenge!! THANKFUL!!  When you think of someone you are thankful for, don't keep it to yourself!!  Send them a card and let them know!!  That is what I am doing with this card.

Card #2 inspired by 1 challenge...

Inspired By Challenge // #IB210 ...An inspiration challenge!!  With an optional sketch!!  I used both for this card.  I didn't add a sentiment to the front because I am not sure if I want it to be a Christmas card or just a simple winter card.  We will see...

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

For You...

 2 challenges inspired today's card...

Make the Cards Challenge // #66 ...A sketch challenge!!  Today's sketch called for a retro die and a brand new die.  The retro die is retired from Stampin Up, Apothecary Accents framelits and the new die is from Spellbinder's die of the month.

Global Design Project // #GDP365 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this challenge: Soft Succulent, Sweet Sorbet, and Petal Pink.  Perfect combinations for an array of florals.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash

 Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS480 ...A theme challenge!!  Time to shop your stash and play along with our new challenge...Leaf Me Alone!!  I pulled out my Tim Holtz stamp and die and went to work creating.  I stamped the leaf on Pumpkin Pie card stock but then covered it with washi tape before cutting it out with its matching die.  The design team has a great variety of inspiration so hop on over there and check out their creation and then play along with us...we can't wait to see your interpretation of our Leaf Me Alone challenge!!

Leaf Me Alone #SOS480

3 other challenges inspired today's card...

Sketch~N~Scrap Challenge // #226 ...A sketch challenge!!  Zoom in on my card and you will see I hand stitched the chervon element over my washi tape.  I used the large die cut leaf in place of a tag.  Such a fun sketch...thanks for the inspiration!!

Make the Cards // #64 ...A technique challenge!!  Use washi tape on your card.  I used tape at 2 places...on the leaf and down the side of my designer papers.  I love this roll of washi tape and the vintage feel it creates!!

Just Us Girls // #JUG651 ...A photo challenge!!  It is that time of year...all kinds of challenges with fall leaves and the changing of colors.  Has me in the mood for bonfires, pumpkin lattes, and cooler weather!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps

 2 cards...

Today begins a new sketch challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC292 ...A sketch challenge!!  Today we start a new sketch challenge over at Sunday Stamps.  For my card, I used a trio of colors to create a snowstorm panel to layer on my embossed background.  Next, I added in some bling, just for fun!!

We hope you will join the fun and play along with us.  It is always so exciting to see your take on our sketch.  Hop on over to the Sunday Stamps blog and find additional inspiration to get your creative juices flowing.

My Sweet Embossable You

 My card was also inspired by...

 Jingle Belles // 9.9.22 ...A Christmas challenge using embossing!!  My winter wonderland card with it's embossed background was perfect for this challenge.

Update:  This card was chosen as an "eye catcher" over at the Jingle Belles challenge.  Thanks to Lauren & Steph for the shout out on this card!!

Card #2 inspired by 3 challenges...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #487 ...A sketch challenge!!  I love tags so any sketch that has a tag is a favorite of mine!!  Thanks for all the great inspiration you give us with your color & sketch challenges.

Paper Craft Crew // #PCC484 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row are die cuts, leaves, embossing.  Perfect winning combination for another fall card.

Make the Cards // #63 ...A theme challenge!!  FALL!!  I made a card yesterday for this challenge...since FALL is in the air and I had out my fall papers and accessories, I just had to play along again!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #490 // TicTacToe Challenge #179 // Make the Cards #63

 3 challenges inspird today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC490 ...A sketch challenge!!  Another fun sketch and perfect for showcasing my new Spellbinders dies that arrived this week.

TicTacToe Challenge // #tttc179 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row are Fall, wreath, and stitching.  

Make the Cards Challenge // #63 ...A theme challenge!!  FALL is the theme for this current challenge!!  It is that time of the year and even here in Florida, the early mornings & late evenings are a bit cooler.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Color Throwdown #709 // Make the Cards#63 // Freshly Made Sketches #552

 3 challenges inspired today's card...

Color Throwdown // #ctd709 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors for this challenge are red, green, and yellow.

Make the Cards // #MCC63 ...A theme challenge!!  FALL is the theme for this current challenge!!

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS552 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch is perfect for using up some designer papers that I have been hoarding!!

 

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Back to School

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Tic Tac Toe Challenge // #tttc176 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on this game board: checks (background stamp), back to school (alphabet dies & stickers), & yellow (Daffodil Delight ink)

Just Us Girls // #JUG647 ...A photo challenge!!  BACK 2 SCHOOL!! A great challenge for using these school stickers I had in my stash.

Make the Cards // #62 ...A theme challenge!! The theme for this challenge is school/teacher.  Listen, teachers need our prayers!!  I took a job in the school system this year...I was not prepared for what I found!!  Pray for all teachers and send them cards of encouragement.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)