Merry Christmas

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1119 ...A sketch challenges that posts every Wednesday and has no end date!!  This sketch from June 17th was perfect for showcasing today's set of challenges.

Jingle Belles // #JB2616 ...A "year round Christmas" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are given a Christmas tic-tac-toe board to play with.   My winning three in a row on this game board runs across the middle of the board: flowers (Hobby Lobby paper flower & flower printed designer paper), red/green (both colors found on this card), and ribbon (retired from Stampin Up).  

Just Add Ink // #JAI791 ...A "just add" challenge!!  For this current challenge we are "just adding" a Christmas theme.  I used some retired Christmas designer paper that I have had in my stash for years now.

The Neglected Stuff Challenge // AUG2026 ...A challenge that showcases those neglected items!!  My neglected items on today's card is the designer paper from Stampin Up that I have had in my stash forever...yes I just might be a paper hoarder.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Nautical Birthday Wishes

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Little Red Wagon // #LRW870 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is ENVELOPES!!  I decorated my envelope to match today's card using a pennant punch and the same designer paper from Stampin Up.

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity // #212 ...A monthly theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is FOR THE MEN!!  How about a masculine nautical birthday card?!?

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb277 ...A retro stamp challenge with a game board!!  My stamp that is over a year old comes from Stampin Up's Sailing Home stamp set that came out in 2019. And, my winning three in a row on this tic-tac-toe board runs diagonal from left bottom to right top...twine, free, and die.

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1120 ...A sketch challenge that post on Wednesday and does not have an end date!!  This sketch from June 24th was perfect for creating this masculine birthday card.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Birthday Balloons

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Addicted to Stamps & More // #ATS&M523 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is BIRTHDAYS!!  A balloon filled birthday here today!!

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1115 ...A sketch challenge that posts every Wednesday with no end day!!  Today I am using a sketch from May 20th.  This sketch was perfect for combining today's challenges.

The Neglected Stuff Challenge // AUG2026 ...A monthly challenge that showcases the neglected items we have!!  This Cherry On Top designer paper from Stampin Up has truly been neglected!!  It came out in 2015 so it has been laying around in my stash for quite a while!!

Inspire.Create.Challenge // #ICC221 ...A "CASE a card" challenge!!  Today I am CASEing a card created by Miss Boo (Jen Javorsky) over at Splitcoast Stampers...of course we used the same sketch but I copied her idea of using all designer paper for this sketch...the background, the circles, and the rectangle...all designer papers.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Guest Designer @ Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenges

 

Today I have the privilege of being a guest designer at...

Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenges // AUG2026 // #56 ...A monthly challenge that showcases Christmas & caffeinated drinks.  I am so excited that I was chosen to be a guest designer on this challenge.  I hope you will join the fun and play along with them this month.

                        

These mice from Colarado Craft Company love their coffee and they love Christmas...so here's to a Caffeinated Christmas Card.

3 additional challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1121 ...A sketch challenge that posts every Wednesday with no end date!!  This sketch posted on July the 1st and was such a fun sketch that I used a second time...!st take on this sketch can be found HERE.

Addicted To Stamps & More // #ATS&M522 ...A theme challenge!!  CHRISTMAS is the theme for this current challenge.  These mice are getting their caffeine so they are all juiced up and ready to celebrate!!

First Cup Challenges // AUG2026 ...A monthly beverage/drink challenge!!  Coffee is my go to beverage...especially around Christmas like these little mice.  So here's to celebrating Christmas in August (using retired Christmas designer papers from Stampin Up) with a bit of caffeine to keep us going.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Jump In Puddles

 

3 challenges inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers // #SC1121 ...A sketch challenge that posts every Wednesday with no end date!!  This sketch posted on July the 1st and was the starting point for today's card.  Instead of the three embellishment dots I did three paper pieced layers.

Little Red Wagon // #LRW869 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is ONE THING!!  My one thing is an umbrella and the one little girl who is carrying it!!

The Paper Funday Challenge // #89 ...A monthly "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for July...Summer Splash!!  This little girl (which is part of the Cute Boots set from Spellbinders) is sporting her boots and making a splash!!  Cheers to summer rain storms that offer us a puddles to splash in.

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Pina Colada

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Double D Challenges // 15JUL26 ...A themed challenge!!  The theme for this current challenge is YOUR FAVORITE FRUIT!!  Pineapple is my favorite fruit!!  Fresh pineapple is the best but I will take it frozen or even canned!!  And a frozen drink in an actually pineapple is the bomb!!

First Cup Challenges // JUL2026 ...A monthly beverage/drink related challenge!!  Most of the time you will find coffee themed cards from me but today my beverage is a pina colada...severed in a pineapple.  Totally inspired by July's beverage photo!!  Happy Sipping!!

Spiltcoast Stampers // #SC1120 ...A sketch challenge that posts every Wednesday with no end date!!  This sketch is from June 24th and it worked perfectly for showcasing my pina colada drink.

Retro Rubber Challenge // #rrcb277 ...A retro challenge with a tic-tac-toe game board!!  Retro as in, use a stamp that is over a year old.  The Timeless Tropical bundle that I used for die cutting my pineapple & stamping my envelope came out in 2020 (so it fits the retro element of this challenge).  While I didn't use a stamp on my card I did use a stamp from the Timeless Tropical bundle on my matching envelope.  My winning three in a row on this game board runs across the top: sparkle (green chunky glitter), emboss (these dies not only cut but also emboss), and die cut image (my pineapple and foliage).

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)

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)

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)