Peace on Earth Challenge #119

 Hello Friends and welcome back to my blog! 

SO happy you stopped by!

Today I have a card to share for the new challenge over on the PEACE ON EARTH CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE BLOG.  Of course the theme is Anything Christmas and we hope you'll come join in the fun! 

Here's a fun inspiration board we've created to help get you started ...

 

 What a beautiful inspiration board!  

Here's what I came up with  . . .

 For the background of today's card I have used the Spellbinder 'Scenic Poinsettia' 3D embossing folder on snow white card stock then sponged over the embossing using Delicata Golden Glitz pigment ink.  I die cut the Tutti Designs (no longer available) 'Corner Angel' from gold lame paper.  My beautiful sentiment is by Heartfelt Creations and was an RAK from North Carolina crafty friend Sandy.

 PLEASE be sure to pop over to THE BLOG and check out the amazing designs our design team has created for your inspiration.  What a group of talented ladies!!  Then come join in the fun!!  

 As always ... thanks again for stopping by!

Love Those Pretty Papers September 2026 Challenge

Hello Dear Friends

It's a new month and that means it's time for a new challenge over on our
LOVE THOSE PRETTY PAPERS blog.

Today, our OPTIONAL theme is

FALL FLORAL

 
Diane & I will be sharing a Themed pretty paper card as well as an Anything Goes card.

 Here's my card using today's THEME:

 

 This beautiful sunflower paper came from the gorgeous Brutus Monroe 'Sunflowersoiree' paper pack.  

  

 And then for the sentiment I did something I haven't done in years ... wet embossing.  Don't ask me why ... I have a ton of various embossing powders in every color but guess I just don't think to do it.  But I did today and I've used an old Inkadinkado Happy Birthday stamp and PK Glitz 'Twilight' embossing Glitter 'Meadow'.  This was purchased at the annual Adventures in Stamping Convention held here in Akron several years ago.  Coordinating Nuvo Crystal Drops were also used as an accent.

Now for my 2nd card (anything goes) ... 

 

 I spotted this Unity 'Autumnal Blooms' paper pack and just HAD TO HAVE IT!!

  

 For the sentiment  I used an old Stampin' Up set and an even older die set,  Labels 9 by Spellbinder.  Remember those?  LOL

Here's a peek at the inside ...

 I hope you've enjoyed what I created to inspire you today!  Please come join our fun and show us what you have created using pretty patterned papers.

 

Challenges to share in:

CARD #1

I Spy With My Little Eye #40 - Sunflowers or Something Yellow (ends 9/13)
Ellibelle's Garden Party #18 - Anything in/from a Garden (ends 9/7) 
Krafty Chicks Challenge #836 - Birthday (ends 9/8)

CARD #2

Colorful Options September - Inspiration Board (ends 9/30) - 2nd entry

 

 If You Give a Crafter a Cookie September Challenge - Sweater Weather - 2nd entry

 

 (PIN)spirational September Challenge #341 - Orange, Red, Brown & Yellow (ends 9/30) - 2nd entry

 

Thanks for stopping by and as always . . .

 

Simply Clean & Simple (9/2026) - Jungle Animals

 Hello my friends and welcome to my blog!

Today I have a card to share for our challenge blog using the CAS (clean & simple) design style. 
Our blog is called Simply Clean & Simple and today's OPTIONAL theme is:

 

 Jungle Animals

  

 I had fun today creating the background for my giraffe sticker.  I've used TH distress oxide ink, stamps from an old Gina K set as well as added a bit of dimension with the hanging branches using a Stampscapes stamp.

 

Challenges to share in:

 Critter Crazy Challenge #114 - ATG featuring a critter (ends 9/25) - 2nd entry
Crafty Animals #109 - ATG w/animal (ends 9/30) - 2nd entry
As You Like It Challenge - Favorite Wild Animal (and why) - ends 9/10 - 2nd entry
There is something about a giraffe that is SO intriguing!
From their extreme height to their beautiful coloring ... such a beautiful animal!
 

Remember, our challenge is Anything Goes CLEAN & SIMPLE but we do offer an OPTIONAL theme.  You have until the 28th to share your CAS design into our challenge blog.

Hope to see you at SIMPLY CLEAN & SIMPLE!

As always . . .

Triple B (9/2026) Challenge

 Hello Friends!

Have you checkout our challenge blog called TRIPLE B?
It's all about using any of your stash but your project must have at least a BIRD, a BUTTERFLY or BLOOMS (flowers) visible on it.  Hence the title Triple B.

Here's this months inspiration board ...

 

 Here's what I've come up with . . .

 

 I first created my background sky using TH distress oxide ink, large sponge dauber and a cloud stencil.  Then created this fun scene using Stickers from my 'The Harvest Time' sticker book.  My sentiment is from a Simon Says Stamps clear stamp set and the little yellow butterflies are from an OLD Martha Stewart butterfly punch.

 

 Remember, our challenge begins on the 3rd of each month, ends on the last day of the month and Winner's are announced on the 2nd of each month.

I hope you'll come join in the fun!
Thanks for stopping by today!

As always ...

 

 

Word Power (9/2026) Challenge

 Hello Friends . . .

It's time for a new challenge over on our WORD POWER challenge blog! 
Have you check it out yet?  If not, please come join us ... inspiration is welcomed!!  

 My lovely Fall background paper comes from the Unity 'Autumnal Blooms' paper pack.  

 

 The sentiment used today is from my DONI COLLECTION and is a Stampin' Up set called 'From My Heart'.  Doni had some fabulous stamps that are so different from what I have in my stash so I'm trying to use them as often as I can.  I'm sure she's looking down with approval!  (sure do miss my crafting friend)

Challenges to share in:

Colorful Options September - Inspiration Board (ends 9/30)

 

 If You Give a Crafter a Cookie September Challenge - Sweater Weather

 

 (PIN)spirational September Challenge #341 - Orange, Red, Brown & Yellow (ends 9/30)

 

 You have until the LAST Thursday of the month to enter.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day ahead!

As always . . .

TOB September 2026 Challenge

 Hello friends and thanks for stopping by today!

It's time once again for a new monthly challenge over on the
Two Old Bats Halloween Blog!

Just wait until you see what the team has created ... OMG!!  And to help us get our mojo going, Diane (yep, my Old Bat partner) has created this fabulous inspiration board. . .

 

 Here's what I've created for you today . . .

 

 I have die cut the PoppyStamps 'Grand Madison window' die to place in front of my online image to give the illusion of looking out the window and seeing this scary sight!  

The background paper is a scrap from an old K&Co paper pad.  The 'cobweb corner' is a die from Tutti Designs and the sentiment was computer generated. 

 Just to refresh your memory ... here's a recap of how things are done on our blog.

Monthly Challenge

• Start on the 2nd of the month
• Ends on the 28th of the month
• Badge Winners chosen by the DT
• Badge Winners announced on the 1st of the month prior to start of next new challenge.

I hope you've enjoyed today's share and thanks so much for stopping by!

REMEMBER ...

You have until the 28th to enter.
Hope to see you there!

Have a SPOOKTACULAR DAY
and PLEASE be sure to tell your friends about this challenge!!

As always . . . 

Double D - Vases and/or Pitchers

Hello Dear Friends!

It's time once again for a new challenge over on the Double D Challenge Blog!

 

Here's today's theme:

 

VASES and/or PITCHERS

 

 and here's an inspiration board created to help get you started . . .

 

 

 

 OMG what pretty images on our board today!
My eyes were immediately drawn to the blue vase & white flowers so that's what inspired me today.  Here's what I've created . . .

 

 

 

 My first intention was to go with a CAS white background design but I have all these gorgeous designer papers in my stash and I could hear them all screaming at me ... 'pick me, pick me' ... so I went with a 6x6 panel from the Brutus Monroe 'Secret Garden' paper pack (one of my favorites).  

 

 

 

 I've used Tombow markers, artist brush & water to color my Impression Obsession 'large porcelain pitcher' die.  The floral springs are also Impression Obsession.  My sentiments come from Creative Expressions 'Wordies Sentiment Birthday Sheets' and a few little Prima flowers were also added to pull everything together. 

  

You'll want to be sure to pop over to the Double D Challenge Blog to see all the details and amazing samples offered up by our VERY TALENTED design team ladies!!

 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hope to see you at Double D! 

  As always . . .