Sea You Soon

 

4 challenges inspired today's card...

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge // #AHSC589 ...A sketch challenge!!  I used this sketch as the starting point for today's card.  I love the tearing and the layering...perfect for my beach scape!!

CAS Colours & Sketches // #542 ...A color challenge!!  Melon Mambo, Boho Blue, and Calypso Coral are the colors called for in this clean and simple challenge!! 

Time Out Challenges // #TOC269 ...An "inspired by words" challenge!!  The quote for this challenge comes from Lilly Pulitzer..."It is always summer somewhere." Several layers of waves and several layers of the sun setting...a perfect clean and simple summer scene!

Addicted to CAS // #264 ...A clean and simple "code word" challenge!!  BEACH is the code word given for this current challenge!!  One simple sentiment, a stitched circle sun, along with some torn card stock and you have a clean beach scene.

Update:  Yahoo!!  This card was chosen as "Top 3" over at the Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge!!  Thanks to the design team for this shout out on my "sea you later" take on their sketch challenge!!

Today's second card was inspired by 3 challenges...

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS648 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was the building block for today's card.  I punched out squares from Granny Apple Green designer papers and then layered my strawberries and flowers on top.

The Color Throwdown Challenge // #ctd805 ...A color challenge!!  Red, green, and yellow are the colors called for in this current challenge.  An since the picture was of a basket of strawberries, I just had to use strawberries on my card!!

Allsorts Challenge // #AC793 ...A theme challenge!!  SUMMER DAYS is the theme for this current challenge!!  I love early summer when the strawberries are fresh for the picking!!  I used Stampin Up's Poppy Parade ink, Granny Apple Green ink & designer papers, and Daffodil Delight ink to ink up their Sweet Strawberry stamp set.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Sunday Stamps #SSC325

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Sunday Stamps // #SSC325 ...A color challenge!!  Winter Warmth!!  (although my card plays alittle more on the warmth and not the winter LOL)  A color palette with 6 colors...use at least three of the colors from this palette.  For my card I used two shades of red (Real Red & Cherry Cobbler inks), the yellow-green (found in this leafy designer paper), and the yellow (seeds found in the other designer paper).  That floating strawberry in the photo also inspired me and had me reaching for my Sweet Strawberry bundle. 

Now it is your turn!!  Hop on over to our blog and find all the details for this new Winter Warmth challenge.  Gather some additional inspiration from the rest of the design team...they have some great takes on our new color palette.

Another challenge inspired today's card...

Splitcoast Stampers Sketch // #SC998 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was a starting point for my card for the new color challenge that starts today over at Sunday Stamps.  It works perfect for showcasing designer papers and highlighting my sweet berry!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Fruity Floral & Yummy Crabs

 2 Cards...

2 challenges inspired card #1...

TGIF Challenges // #tgifc429 ...A sketch challenge!!  I swapped out the circle for a square frame.  Another great sketch for putting a dent in my excessive stash of designer paper!!

TicTacToe Challenges // #tttc217 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row on the game board: fruit, square, and floral.  Stampin Up's Sweet Strawberry bundle worked perfectly for this challenge because it has both fruit and floral stamps.

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges...

As You See It // #AYSI303 ...A color challenge!!  A crabby color combo of Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide, Gray Granite, and Crumb Cake.

The Paper Players // #PP649 ...A CAS challenge with a Bon Appetite theme!!  So one of my favorite things to eat is CRAB...soft shell, king crab, or blue crab...really any crab!!  Bon Appetite!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

New Challenge @ Shopping Our Stash #SOS483

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

Shopping Our Stash // #SOS483 ...An "old school" challenge!!  Shop your stash and pull out those buttons, eyelets, brads, and/or ribbons.  When I got the preview of today's challenge I knew I wanted to pull out my Button Buddies stamp set that has been retired from Stampin Up.  This was a fun set with images that paired up perfectly with buttons...perfect for this challenge!  

Buttons, Brads, or Eyelets #SOS483

The rest of our design team has some great examples of using these "old school" items that may have gotten pushed to the back of our stashes.  So...dig around and see what goodies you find and then play along with us over at Shopping Our Stash!!  We can't wait to see what buttons, eyelets, brads, and/or ribbons you find hidden away!!

This card was also inspired by...

Paper Craft Crew Challenges // #PCC491 ...A sketch challenge!!  This sketch was a perfect starting point for the snail button image I wanted to use for our new challenge at Shopping Our Stash.  Thanks to the PCC team for the inspiration!!

Card #2 was inspired by 2 challenges...

Fusion // 10.27.22 ...A fusion challenge!!  Use the picture or the sketch, or fuse them together and create a FUSION!!  I created a fusion and used both.  I used Stampin Up Sweet Strawberry bundle and "dipped" them...embossed them using some Early Espresso embossing powder.  How fun to make chocolate covered strawberries for this challenge!!

Make the Cards Challenge // #67 ...A theme challenge!!  THANKFUL is the theme for this current challenge!!  I think in today's world we could all be a little more intentional about offering a "thank you" to others!!  Send at least one thank you card today...you will feel good and that other person will be blessed!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

1, 2, 3...Do you see the pattern?

 Card #1 inspired by 1 challenge...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #466 ...A color challenge!!  The trio of colors called for in the challenge...Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive.  

Card #2 inspired by 2 challenges....

Freshly Made Sketches // #FMS532 ...A sketch challenge!!  A simple basic sketch with so many possibilities!!  I like sketches like this.  

Festive Friday // #FF0107 ...An inspo list challenge!! From the inspo list, pick 3 of the ten words given when creating your project.  This current inspo list is in honor of International Dance Day!!  For my
card I used these three inspo words...blue (blueberries and a bit of the color blue), vellum (embossed my image on vellum and then fussy cut it), and patterned paper (Berry designer papers).

Card #3 inspired by 3 challenges...

Global Design Project // #GDP339 ...A theme challenge!!  The theme for this challenge is FLOWERS!!  It is spring time and I am loving all the flowers that are blooming!!

Less Is More // #LIM463 ...A one layer card challenge!!  But we are also asked to make it off centered!!  

Addicted to CAS // #218 ...A code word challenge!!  The code word for this challenge...one layer!!

Update:  This card was selected at a "top 3" by the Addicted to CAS team!  Thanks to the team for the shout out!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Global Design Project #328 // TicTacToe Challenge #147

 2 Cards...

2 challenges inspired this 1st card...

Global Design Project // #GDP328 ...A CASE challenge!! Copy And Selectively Edit...a card by Janneke Dijkstra de Jong.  Her card had so many fantastic elements.  A couple that caught my eye and inspired me card...the off set layering, subtle inking and thread behind the main focal point, scattering of embellishments.

TicTacToe Challenge // #tttc147 ...A game board challenge!!  My winning three in a row run down the right hand side of the board.  They are CAS, word die cut, stencil.  Thanks for another fun game board to get our creative juices flowing.

 

2nd card was inspired by 1 challenge...

Atlantic Heart Sketch Challenge // #AHSC458 ...A sketch challenge.  Not sure why but as soon as I saw this sketch I thought of this little birthday chick!!  She seems perfect for the circle element that was called for and the chicken wire die just had to be used!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #450

Today's card was inspired by 1 challenge...

CAS Colours & Sketches // #450 ...A "you choose" challenge!! Choose any sketch and/or color challenge from 2021.  I picked both a sketch and a color challenge.  The challenges that I chose were sketch #430 and color #440 (Garden Green, Pacific Point, and Poppy Seed)

Verse of the Day:

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31 Courtesy of YouVersion

Just Add Ink #573 // Just Us Girls #603

 2 challenges inspired today's card..

Just Add Ink // #JAI573 ...A sketch challenge!! 

Just Us Girls // #JUG603 ...A photo challenge!!

I have mailed out more sympathy card this year than ever before...maybe it is my age or maybe it is the pandemic but I don't like it!! Being thankful for each day and hurting for those that are grieving. 

Verse of the Day:

Are any of you wise or sensible? Then show it by living right and by being humble and wise in everything you do.

James 3:13 (CEV)