Sunday, November 9, 2025

Inspire.Create.Challenges #205

Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a color challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #205. We have a Sketch Challenge this time. This is a great sketch that can be used for any occassion. It can also help you use up some paper scraps. I made a holiday card using some fun stamps and plaid paper.

Basic White, Cherry Cobbler and Two-Tone Garden Green Card Stock

Timeless Plaid DSP

Festive Friends Bundle

Mere Messages Dies

Black and Cherry Cobbler Ink

Faceted Snowflakes

Stampin' Blends


I hope my card inspired you to join in this Challenge and make something of your own. This challenge runs until 12:00 midnight GMT Wednesday, November 19, 2025. See the blog post for all the rules and guidelines. Also, check out the other wonderful projects made by the Design Team.


Thanks for stopping by my blog today. You can also See me on Facebook  and  Check me out on Instagram

Cheers and Happy Stamping!  

Saturday, November 1, 2025

November Sweet Stampede Blog Hop


Hello Everyone, 

Welcome back! Today I am sharing my card for the Sweet Stampede Blog Hop. This month our We have a great sketch to share. I decided to pull out some pretty paper and a fun Autumn stamp set. 


Basic White and Early Espresso Card Stock

Gather Together Specialty DSP

Gathering Moments Bundle

Branching Out Stamp Set

Stylish Shapes Dies

Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder

Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso and Old Olive

Iridescent Foil Gems

Early Espresso Linen Thread



Suzy Hinton (that's me)

Barb De Salle Gibbs

Lisa Cunningham

Heather Guerrero

Patti Shanahan-Davidson


Hop along and see what some other team members created with this sketch. Thanks for stopping by my blog today. You can also See me on Facebook  and  Check me out on Instagram 

Cheers and Happy Stamping!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

CAS Colours and Sketches #572 Sketch Challenge

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

We are closing out October with a sketch challenge challenge. I have a versatile sketch for us to play with. I used some fun patterned paper and some Halloween images.

Feel free to flip or rotate the sketch when creating your card. Just remember to keep it CAS!


Basic White, Thick White, Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie Card Stock

Spooky Sweet Specialty DSP

Crushed Curry Ink

Fright Night Dies

Banner Framelets Dies (ret)

Spooky Halloween Stamp Set



Thanks for looking at my card. I can't wait to see what you create. The design team has created some amazing projects to provide some inspiration. Click on the link below and check them out.


I hope you join us at CC&S this week. We would love to see what you create for this sketch challenge. You can enter your project from now until 6:00pm EST on Monday, November 10, 2025. You can find all the rules and requirements on the challenge page. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. You can also See me on Facebook  and  Check me out on Instagram

Cheers and Happy Stamping! 




Sunday, October 26, 2025

Inspire.Create.Challenges #204

 Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a color challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #204. We have a Theme Challenge this time. Our theme is Christmas. So pull out your favorite holiday stamp sets and patterned papers and create with us. I made a card from a sketch using some new stamps and pretty paper.



Basic White, Pecan Pie and Vellum Card Stock

Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP

Delicate Pines Bundle

Stylish Shapes Dies

Garden Green, Pecan Pie and Pretty Peacock Ink

Neutral Matte Dots

I hope my card inspired you to join in this Challenge and make something of your own. This challenge runs until 12:00 midnight GMT Wednesday, November 5, 2025. See the blog post for all the rules and guidelines. Also, check out the other wonderful projects made by the Design Team.


Thanks for stopping by my blog today. You can also See me on Facebook  and  Check me out on Instagram

Cheers and Happy Stamping!  


Tuesday, October 14, 2025

CAS Colours and Sketches #571 Color Challenge

 Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

I am hosting this month's challenges for CAS Colours and Sketches Challenges . I'm starting off with a fun color trio for our latest Color Challenge.  For my card, I used a new bundle that is perfect for for fall.  

For the color challenges, you must use all of the challenge colors provided. You can also use neutral colors, such as black, just be sure the challenge colors are the most prominent on your card. Stampin' Up names are used for reference, but you may use any other brands as long as they closely match the challenge colors listed.


Basic White and Thick White Card Stock

Spooky Sweet Specialty DSP

Gathering Moments Bundle

Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso and Timid Tiger Ink



I hope you join us at CC&S this week. We would love to see what you create for this Color challenge. You can enter your project from now until 6:00pm EST on Monday, October 27, 2025. You can find all the rules and requirements on the challenge page. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. You can also See me on Facebook  and  Check me out on Instagram

Cheers and Happy Stamping! 

   

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Inspire.Create.Challenges #203

 Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a color challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #203. We have a Theme Challenge this time. Our theme is Christmas Decoration. So pull out your favorite holiday stamp sets and patterned papers and create with us. I made a fun little ornament using a whimsical Santa stamp.


Basic White, Garden Green and Pool Party card Stock

Festive Friends Bundle

Stylish Shapes Does

Real Red and White Baker's Twine

Stampin Blends

Ribbon 

Empty Ribbon Spool see photo below

I hope my ornament inspired you to join in this Challenge and make something of your own. This challenge runs until 12:00 midnight GMT Wednesday, October 22, 2025. See the blog post for all the rules and guidelines. Also, check out the other wonderful projects made by the Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. You can also See me on Facebook  and  Check me out on Instagram

Cheers and Happy Stamping!  



Wednesday, October 1, 2025

October Sweet Stampede Blog Hop

Hello Everyone, 

Welcome back! Today I am sharing my card for the Sweet Stampede Blog Hop. This month our Theme is Favorite Fall Colors. I decided to pull out some new products and get a jumpstart on my Thanksgiving cards.



Basic Beige and Two-Toned Crushed Curry Card Stock

Gathering Together Specialty DSP

Gathering Moments Bundle

Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder

Textured Notes Dies

Cajun Craze Ink

Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon

Iridescent Foil Gems



I can't wait to see what everyone creates with these great colors.

Lisa Cunningham

Barb De Salle Gibbs

Heather Guerrero

Patti Shanahan-Davidson

Erica Cerwin

Suzy Hinton (that's me)


Hop along and see what some other team members created with this sketch. Thanks for stopping by my blog today. You can also See me on Facebook  and  Check me out on Instagram 

Cheers and Happy Stamping!