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!  

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!

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! 

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!  

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! 

   

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!  

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!

CAS Colours and Sketches #570 Sketch Challenge

  Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

We have one more September challenge. Nancy has created a great sketch for us. 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 and Black Card Stock

Spooky Sweet Specialty DSP

Silver Foil Sheets

Fright Night Bundle

Petunia Pop Ink

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, October 13, 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! 

Inspire.Create.Challenges #202

  Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a color challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #202. We have a Theme Challenge this time. Our theme is Autumn/Fall. So pull out your fall stamp sets and patterned papers and create with us. I used some gorgeous new patterned paper, dies and some two-toned card stock. 

Basic White Cajun Craze and Two-Toned Cajun Craze Card Stock

Gathering Together Specialty DSP

Gathering Moments Bundle

Perennial Postage Dies

Early Espresso Ink

Crumb Cake Baker's Twine

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, October 8, 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!  

CAS Colours and Sketches #569 Color Challenge

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

Nancy is bringing us a color challenge for our latest CAS Colours and Sketches Challenges. She has a great color trio for us to use. For my card, I used a new bundle that is perfect for the holidays and winter.  

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, Thick White and Pecan Pie Card Stock

Delicate Pines Bundle

Mossy Meadow and Secret Sky Ink

Secret Sky Faux Linen Ribbon

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, September 29, 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! 

Inspire.Create.Challenges #201

 Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a color challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #201. This round we would like to see what you can create with blues and greens. I used some gorgeous new patterned paper and a coordinating stamp set. 

Basic White, Thick White and Old Olive Card Stock

Celebratory Sips and Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP

Delicate Pines Bundle

Secret Sea Ink

Faceted Snowflakes

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 24, 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!  

CAS Colours and Sketches #568 Sketch Challenge

 Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

Nancy is hosting our September challenges. For the first challenge, she has created a great sketch for us. I made a Back to School card using some bright colors.

Basic White and Thick White Card Stock

Celebratory Sips DSP

School Days and Happiest Day (ret) Stamp Sets

Highland Heather, Pretty in Pink, Strawberry Slush and Timid Tiger Ink

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, September 15, 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! 

CAS Colours and Sketches #567 Color Challenge

 Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

Deborah is bringing us a color challenge for our latest CAS Colours and Sketches Challenges. She has a bright and cheery color trio for us to use. For my card, I used a fun new bundle that is perfect for Back to School. 

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, Thick White, Flirty Flamingo and Lost Lagoon Card Stock

Flirty Flamingo, Lost Lagoon and Pool Party Ink

Just a Note Bundle

More Messages Dies

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, September 1, 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! 

August Sweet Stampede Blog Hop

Hello Everyone, 

Welcome back! Today I am sharing my card for the Sweet Stampede Blog Hop. This month we are using a design sketch. I decided to get a jump on Halloween cards and used the new Online Exclusive Spooky Halloween Suite and Fright Night Bundle. So adorable!

Petunia Pop, Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie Card Stock

Spooky Sweet Specialty DSP

Fright Night Bundle

VersaMark and White Embossing Powder

Forever Plaid Embossing Folder

Shimmer Star Foam Stickers

Wink of Stella

I can't wait to see what everyone creates with this versatile sketch.

Lisa Cunningham

Suzy Hinton (that's me)

Heather Guerrero

Barb De Salle Gibbs

Patti Shanahan-Davidson

Erica Cerwin

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!

CAS Colours and Sketches #565 Color Challenge

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

Joanne is bringing us a color challenge for our latest CAS Colours and Sketches Challenges. She has a bright and cheery color trio for us to use. For my card, I used a bold sentiment and a trio of summer flowers. 

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 Thick White and Daffodil Delight Card Stock

Meant To Bee Bundle

Everyday Arches Stamp Set

More Messages Dies

Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder

Daffodil Delight, Garden Green and Strawberry Slush Ink

VersaMark and White Embossing Powder

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, August 4, 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! 

Inspire.Create.Challenges #197

Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a sketch challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #197. This round we would like to see what you can create with this fun sketch. I used some unique patterned paper and a coordinating stamp set. 

Misty Moonlight and Early Espresso Card Stock

Weekend Adventures DSP and Sticker Sheet

Weekend Adventures Stamp Set

More Messages Bundle

Birthday Celebration Dies

Early Espresso Ink

Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends

Garden Green Stampin' Write Marker

Linen Thread

Itty Bitty Bokeh Mix

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, July 23, 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!