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.

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 . . .

 

September 2026 - First Cup Challenge

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

 Remember to check out the rules for this fun challenge in the TAB under the header over on the First Cup Challenge Blog titled 'But first ... some rules'.

Here's what I came up with for today's card . . .

Product used:

Stampin' Up 'Elegant Eggplant' card stock for card base & matting.

Paper Rose 'Dear Isabella' 6x6 designer paper

Hearty Crafts 'Coffee Cups' 3D Topper

Morning Star wood block sentiment stamp (OLD)
 

 If you haven't yet checked out this new challenge owned/hosted by Deanne, you'll want to be sure to pop over and then play along!  I'm sure you have some goodies in your stash to create  with.

Thanks for stopping by and as always . . .

 

 

Stencil Fun Challenge (9/2026) - Yellow

Hello Everyone!

It's time for another fun challenge over on our Stencil Fun Challenge!

Remember, this challenge is all about using your STENCILS.
We are a MONTHLY challenge that begins on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month.
Theme will always be ANYTHING GOES USING STENCILS but we will also offer an OPTIONAL theme.

Here is the OPTIONAL theme chosen for this month:

 

 Yellow

 

 I had some fun today with my Tim Holtz honeycomb stencil, a Tutti Designs 'Happy' die and a cute bee sticker.  Easy Peasy and good advice!!

 

 

 For my second card (Anything Goes)

 

 

 

 The stencil used here is another one from Clear Scraps called 'Pine Cone'.
I've used TH ink for my stenciling, Scrapbook.com BOHO paper pad for the matting paper and the 'Autumn' die is by Frantic Stamper.

 

Hopefully you'll get those stencils out and have some fun with us.

We won't always have a prize but periodically we will, you just never know!
We do have a Top 3 and a Top winner and it could be YOU!

 

Please come join us and GOOD LUCK!!
As always . . .

 

Four Seasons Challenge - Fall (9/2026)

 

Hello Friends

Over at the Four Seasons Challenge Blog, we are ready for a change in seasons! 
This months theme is:

Anything Goes - Fall

check out this fabulous inspiration board we have created to help inspire you . . .

 

 Today's card is inspired by our little squirrel friend in the upper right corner.  I had a few images from a 12x12 paper pack in my stash and this little guy was among them.  I matted it in blue to bring out the background sky color in the image.  

 The embossed background was created using the Simon Says Stamps 'Wispy Pine Needle Frame'  (#SF546).  I've used a small sponge dauber and TH distress inks to add a little color.

 

 I've added a few Scrapbook.com 'Autumn' leaves and acorns as an accent.

 Please be sure to check out our other fun challenge blogs. 
All the links can be found on the side bar. 

Challenges to share in:

Try it on Tuesday - Emboss It! (ends 9/14)
Allsorts #857 - All Creatures Great and Small (ends 9/12)
As You Like It Challenge - Favorite Wild Animal (and why) - (ends 9/9)
Squirrels - How could you not love a squirrel whether they are grey, red or black that are all so darn cute and smart too!  
 Critter Crazy Challenge #114 - ATG featuring a critter (ends 9/25)
Crafty Animals #109 - ATG w/animal (ends 9/30)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

As always . . .

  

Wood Block Wednesday (August)

  Hello Friends

Amy Tsuruta unfortunately does NOT have her Woodblock Wednesday challenge up and running but I've been trying to join in each month as it gives me the opportunity to play with all my old wooden block stamps which don't get the love they deserve since clear stamps came about.  
Hopefully she will have the challenge posted soon as promised and when she does, I'll be ready!  LOL

 

 

 Today I've used one of the stamps from an old 2003 Stampin' Up set that I bought off a friend at a Stamp Sale.

 I started out by creating my background by using this same stamp.  My focus image was coloring using Tombow markers and I've used a couple scrap strips of SU card stock to create my design.  A few little Nuvo drops were used as an accent.

  

Why not pop over and check out her blog and play along ... you know you have wood block stamps that need some love just like I do!  LOL

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day ahead!!

As always . . .