Throwback Thursday- Country Home

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My card today was created for Retro Rubber Challenge #280. They have a great sketch to play with this round. I pulled out a favorite stamp set from my fall collection. This stamp set came from way back to 2018.  I thought this set would go great with the current In Color papers. It felt like I was summoning grandma's kitchen. I was most excited about using the tiled ceiling embossing folder. One of my favorite things about the Retro Challenges is getting to mix some old favorites with new products.

Basic White, Barely Blush, Peaceful Pine Card Stock

Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP

Country Home and Fruitful Blessings Stamp Sets (ret)

Tin Tile 3D Embossing Folder (ret)

Early Espresso Ink

In Color and Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends

Linen Thread

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Pretty Paper

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Today I have a card to share that I created for TGIF Challenge #594. They have a very versatile sketch to play with this round. I pulled out some gorgeous patterned paper and some new products for my card. I also used a favorite foliage bundle- I'm not quite ready for the evergreen images that come with the house set. And check out the embossing on the gold background, I'll be using that one over and over again!

Basic White, Basic Beige, Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine and Secret Sea Card Stock

Golden Glow Two Tone Card Stock

Gold Foil Sheets

Luxe Foliage Specialty DSP

Banner Sayings and Nature's Symphony Bundle

Welcome Noel Dies

Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder

Classic Labels Ephemera Pack

Neutrals Jute Combo Pack

Basic Beige, Peaceful Pine and Secret Sea Ink

Golden Glow Shimmer Brush

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

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CAS Colours and Sketches #594 Colour Challenge

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We are back with another round of CAS Colours and Sketches Challenges. Rachel is hosting this color challenge. She has a great color combo to work with. I can't wait to see what your creative minds come up with this time. I used a favorite every occasion bundle to create my card. 

Basic White, Thick White and Peaceful Pine Card Stock

Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP

Banner Sayings and Extraordinary Life Bundles

Black, Highland Heather and Peaceful Pine Ink

Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends

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, September 28, 2026. You can find all the rules and requirements on the challenge page. 

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Inspire.Create.Challenges #224

Welcome back! We, at Inspire.Create.Challenges, have a fun color challenge starting today. We want you to create a card using scraps. I needed a back-to-school card so I pulled out some bright colors. You can use any shades of our three colors.

Basic White and Poppy Parade Card Stock

Brights Painted Patterns DSP

Just a Note (ret) and Learn & Grow Stamp Sets

Extraordinary Life Dies

Black and Azure Afternoon Ink

Azure Afternoon, Granny Apple Green and Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends

Adhesive Backed Ghosts Bats & 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, September 16, 2026. See the blog post for all the rules and guidelines. Also, check out the other wonderful projects made by the Design Team.

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Kinder First Day

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Today I have a card to share that I created for Creative Colour Challenge #256. My card was made for a special little girl that started kindergarten this week. The bright colors of this challenge worked great with the fun Learn & Grow stamp set.

Basic White, Berry Burst, Garden Green and Timid Tiger Card Stock

Brights Painted Patterns DSP

Learn & Grow Stamp Set

Extraordinary Life Dies

Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder

Black and Berry Burst Ink

Berry Burst and Timid Tiger Stampin' Blends

Christmas Epoxy Shapes

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

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Adoring Hearts

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Today I have a card to share that I created for Retro Rubber Challenge #279. Their theme this round is Anything Goes. I pulled out the Adoring Hearts Bundle from 2024 for my card. The colors for my card are from Colour INKspiration Challenge #216. 

Basic White, Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia and Soft Sea Foam Card Stock

Blackberry Bliss Two Tone Card Stock

Floral Impressions DSP (ret)

Adoring Hearts Bundle (ret)

Eyelet Blooms Dies (ret)

Blackberry Bliss Ink

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

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CAS Colours and Sketches #593 Sketch Challenge

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We are starting September with a sketch challenge.  Amanda has a fun versatile sketch for us to play with. I blended some ink and added some splatter to some white card stock. then added some fussy cut pumpkins.

Basic White and Thick White card Stock

Glow of Harvest Specialty DSP

Nature's Symphony Stamp Set

Scalloped Blooms Dies

Banner Sayings Punch

Calypso Coral Ink

Please remember to keep your card CAS!

As a reminder, 'clean and simple' (CAS) is defined as "uncluttered, with a lot of white or open space, and minimal layers and embellishments". Subtle texture or shading is okay as long as it does not distract from the main focal point of your card. 

 

I hope you join us at CC&S this week. Click the icon above to get to the challenge. We would love to see what you create for this sketch challenge. You can enter your project from now until 7:00pm EST on Monday, September 14, 2026. You can find all the rules and requirements on the challenge page. 

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