Purple is my favorite . . .

 Hello All ... 

Hope all my USA friends had a fabulous Labor Day Holiday Weekend!

Today I'm joining in on a fun challenge that requires the use of my ALL TIME FAVORITE color  . . . PURPLE!  And of course their requirement of using a CAS design.  Here's what I've come up with for the challenge over on the Addicted to CAS Challenge Blog.

#316  ends 9/18/26

 

 

 I've used various strips of purple card stock scraps to create my design as well as used a scrap to die cut the Bo Bunny - Flutter Dies (#12839812) butterfly.  Various purple Nuvo Crystal Drops and this little The Stamp Pad Co. sentiment (also stamped in purple) are all that was needed to complete my design.

 

 Wishing everyone a fun & fabulous week ahead.

 Thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

As always . . .

Neglected Stuff (9/2026)

 Hello friends!

Today I have a project to share that was created for our newest
NEGLECTED STUFF CHALLENGE. 

Click on the link then come join in the fun!

 

 

 

The Neglected Stuff used today are this fun Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz 'Crazy Dogs' stamps and the Stampin' Up 'Paper Shapers' punch.

 

     

 

 

I just had to have these 'crazy dogs' (and the 'crazy birds') when they came out and then over time I've totally forgotten about them so today's a good day to share one of these fun puppies!! LOL   And as I've said before, once dies became available, my punches went by the wayside.  I still have them all but RARELY use them. 

 

 Be sure to pop over and check us out then play along!
If you're a crafter, I'm sure you have some 'Neglected' goodies in your stash
that are just waiting to be loved!

You  have until the 28th to play along!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

As always . . .

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 . . .