Tuesday, November 10, 2026

CAS Colours and Sketches #598 Colour Challenge

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

We are back with another round of CAS Colours and Sketches Challenges. Deborah is hosting our color challenge. She has a great color trio for us to work with. I can't wait to see what your creative minds come up with this time. I used a new festive bundle to create my card. 

Basic White, Thick White, Crushed Curry and Shaded Spruce Card Stock

Candle Party Bundle

Nested Essentials and Stylish Shapes Dies

Crushed Curry, Hydrangea Hue and Shaded Spruce Ink

Measurements:
    Thick White Card Base: 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"


I hope you join us at CC&S this week. We would love to see what you create for this Color challenge. Click on the above logo to see what the Design Team has created. You can enter your project from now until 7:00pm EST on Monday, November 23, 2026. You can find all the rules and requirements on the challenge page. 

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Monday, November 9, 2026

30 Days of Christmas Day 10- Color Combo

I am back with Day Ten of Martin's Mayhem 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge. Today we have the second color challenge. I made a square card using Barely Blush, Soft Sea Foam and Kraft Card Stock.

Basic White, Barely Blush, Soft Sea Foam and Kraft Card Stock

Christmas Mice Bundle

Noel Tidings Dies

Barely Blush, Crumb Cake and Soft Sea Foam Stampin Blends

Early Espresso, Soft Sea Foam and White Kraft Ink

Measurements:
    Barely Blush Card Base: 9" X 4 1/2" scored at 4 1/2"
    Card Stock:
        Soft Sea Foam 4 3/16" X 4 3/16" 
        Kraft 4" X 4"

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30 Days of Christmas Day 8- Sketch

I made it to Day Eight of Martin's Mayhem 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge. Today is a sketch challenge. I pulled out a gorgeous pack of patterned paper for today's card.

Basic White and Pretty Peacock Cardstock

Country Woods and Whispering Woods DSP

Noel Tidings Stamp Set

Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder

Pretty Peacock Ink

Measurements:
    Pretty Peacock Card Base: 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    Card Stock: 
        Pretty Peacock 4" X 5 1/4" 
    DSP: 
        Whispering Woods 4" X 2 3/4"
        Country Woods (2) 3 5/8" X 3/8"

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Sunday, November 8, 2026

Autumn Wreath

 Hello Everyone!

My card today was created for Stampin' Up! Only Challenge #413. They have a color challenge full of Fall shades.  I pulled out a favorite bundle from years ago for today's card. It is always fun to mix up old stamps with current papers and embellishments.

Basic White, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Golden Glow, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive and Pecan Pie Card Stock

A Little Christmas DSP

Arrange a Wreath Bundle (retired)

Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder

Pecan Pie Ink

Gold Adhesive-Backed Dots


Measurements:
    Pecan Pie Card Base: 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    Pecan Pie Card Stock: 4" X 3/8"
    Basic White Card Stock: 4" X 4"
    DSP: 4" X 1 1/4"


Be sure to check out the other entries in these fun challenges.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

30 Days of Christmas Day 7- Christmas Past

It is Day Seven of Martin's Mayhem 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge. The theme today is Christmas Past. I pulled out another pack of fun  patterned paper and Paper Pumpkin Kit from a couple years ago from years ago for today's card. The ornaments on this paper remind me of those from my childhood. The sketch for my card is from Hand Stamped Sentiments #500. Congrats to them on this milestone! The first Hand Stamped Challenge I participated in was #396 in September 2022.

Basic White and Polished Pink (retired) Card Stock

Celebrate Everything DSP (retired)

November 2024 Paper Pumpkin Filled with Fun

Real Red Ink

Basic Black Baker's Twine

Gold Adhesive-Backed Dots

Measurements:
    Polished Pink Card Base: 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    Basic White Card Stock: 1 3/4" X 1"
    DSP: 3 1/8" X 5 1/4" and 1 3/4" X 4 1/2"


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Friday, November 6, 2026

30 Days of Christmas Day 6- Deck the Wreath

I am back with Day Six of Martin's Mayhem 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge. The theme today is Deck the Wreath. I pulled out another favorite bundle from years ago for today's card. The colors for my card were provided by TGIF Challenge #602. I did a little ink blending to get a second tone of the Calypso Coral for my Poinsettias. 


Basic White, Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie Card Stock

A Little Christmas DSP

Arrange a Wreath Bundle (retired)

Calypso Coral and Mossy Meadow Ink

Pecan Pie Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (retired)

Mossy Meadow and Gold Trim (retired)

Measurements:
    Calypso Coral Card Base: 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    Pecan Pie Card Stock: 4 1/16" X 5 5/16" and 3 7/8" X 3/8"
    Basic White Card Stock: 3 7/8" X 3 7/8"
    DSP: 3 7/8" X 1 1/4"


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Thursday, November 5, 2026

30 Days of Christmas Day 5- Candy Cottage

Welcome to Day Five of Martin's Mayhem 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge. The theme today is Candy Cottage. I pulled on a stamp set from a 2020 Paper Pumpkin for the focus of my card.

Basic White and Cinnamon Cider (retired) Card Stock

Celebrate Everything DSP (retired)

November 2020 Paper Pumpkin Stamps: Jolly Gingerbread

Everyday Arches and Gingerbread (retired) Dies

Banner Sayings Punch

Poppy Parade Ink

VersaMark and White Embossing Powder

White Baker's Twine

Measurements:

Cinnamon Cider card base: 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"

Card Stock

    Cinnamon Cider: 4" X 3/4"

DSP

    4" X 5 1/4"

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