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!  

CAS Colours and Sketches #564 Sketch Challenge

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

Joanne is hosting our July challenges. For the first challenge, she has created a great sketch for us.  For my card, I pulled out some beautiful flower stamps and some bright inks.  

Basic White and Thick White Card Stock

Textured Notes Stamp Set

Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder

Early Espresso and Garden Green Inks

Brushed Brass Butterflies

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, July 21, 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 #196

 Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a theme challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #196. This round we would like to see what you can create with Oranges and Lemons. I used some pretty patterned paper and a floral stamp set. 

Basic White, and Lemon Lolly Card Stock

Mediterranean Blooms DSP

Delightful Wishes Bundle

Everyday Arches and Textured Notes Dies

Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Night of Navy, Old Olive and Pecan Pie Ink

Night of Navy Baker's Twine

Pecan Pie and Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed 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, July 9, 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 #563 Color Challenge

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

Shannon is bringing us a color challenge for our latest CAS Colours and Sketches Challenges. She has a great color trio to use for our creations. For my card, I did some real simple stamping, a couple die cut rectangles.  

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 Two Tone Bubble Bath Card Stock

Bright & Beautiful DSP (last chance list)

Encircled with Love Stamp Set

Textured Notes Dies

Highland Heather Ink

Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots

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, July 7, 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 #195

 Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a theme challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #195. This round we would like to see what you can create with a Water theme . I used some fun patterned paper and a few elements from an ephemera pack to make this quick card.

Basic White, Flirty Flamingo and Granny Apple Green Card Stock

Otterly Adorable DSP (last chance list)

Something for Everything Ephemera Pack (last chance list)

Grow with Love Stamp Set (last chance list)

Pecan Pie Ink

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, June 25, 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!  

June 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 and our favorite bundle from the new annual catalog. I am using the Sunshine Vibes Bundle.

Basic White, Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow and Secret Sea Card Stock

Boho Vibes DSP

Sunshine Vibes Bundle

Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight and Mossy Meadow Ink

Muted Palette Dots

The patterned paper was the jumping off point for my card. These colors go together so well. I am loving the new colors, Cloud Cover and Secret Sea.

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

Lisa Cunningham

Suzy Hinton - that's me

Heather Guerrero

Annette Durbin

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!

Inspire.Create.Challenges #194

  Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a theme challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #194. We would like to see A Project With A Window. I used some great dies and pretty patterned paper.

Basic White, Daffodil Delight and Pecan Pie Card Stock

Pecan Pie Two-Toned Card Stock

Floral Delight DSP

Floral and Gingham Vellum

Delightful Wishes Bundle

Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon (discontinued)

Pecan Pie Ink

Brushed Brass Butterflies

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, June 11, 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 #561 Color Challenge

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to my blog,

Laura is bringing us a color challenge for our latest CAS Colours and Sketches Challenges. She has a great color trio to use for our creations. For my card, I did some real simple stamping, a couple die cuts and added a sentiment. 

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, Blueberry Bushel and Gorgeous Grape Card Stock

Sunshine Vibes Bundle

Gorgeous Grape and Pretty Peacock Ink

Tinsel Gems Four Pack (discontinued) Blueberry Bushel 

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 Color challenge. You can enter your project from now until 6:00pm EST on Monday, June 9, 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 #193

 Hello Everyone,

We are back with a great new challenge today. We have a theme challenge at Inspire.Create.Challenges #193. We would like to see a project that shows off Summer Vibes. I used a fun bundle and bright patterned paper to show off a Summer treat.

Basic White, Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink and Strawberry Slush Card Stock

Bubble Bath and Old Olive Two-Tone Card Stock

Celebratory Sips DSP

Ice Cream Swirl Stamp Set (ret) and Dies (last chance)

Old Olive and Black Ink

Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Real Red Stampin' Blends

Crumb Cake Baker's Twine

Rainbow Adhesive-Backed 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, May 28, 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!  

Piggy Party Part 2

 Hi everyone,

I have another card to share today that uses the Piggy Party Stamps. I Pulled out some products from my stash to make a little farm scene. The sketch for my card is from TGIF Challenges #524.

Basic White, Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Pretty in Pink Card Stock

Toadstool Gardens DSP (ret)

Piggy Party and Meant to Bee Bundles

Birthday Chick (ret), Give it a Whirl (ret) and Stylish Shapes Dies

Black, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Peach Pie and Pretty in Pink Ink

Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends

Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels 

Be sure to check out the other entries in this fun challenge.

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

Happy Stamping!

Piggy Party

 Hello Everyone, 

I have a card today that uses a new stamp set that I inked up for the first time. Today I discovered that Wink of Stella makes a great paint brush. I don't have the new color Stampin' Blends so I used the ink pad and Stella. I was inspired by the recipe from As You See It Challenge #347. 

Basic White, Garden Green and Timid Tiger Card Stock

Celebratory Sips DSP

Party Piggy Bundle

Round We Go Stamps

Stylish Shapes Dies

Glass and Gardens Embossing Folder

Black, Strawberry Slush and Timid Tiger Ink

Wink of Stella

Pebbled Path, Petal Pink and Pretty in Pink Stampin' Blends

White Baker's Twine

Be sure to check out the other entries in this fun challenge.

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

Happy Stamping!

Basket of Flowers

 Hi Stampers,

 Today's card was created for Inspired By Challenge #335 Basket of Flowers. And once again I am using the Impressions Abloom dies. I took inspiration from the woven tote and pink flowers.

Basic White, Crumb Cake, Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Pretty in Pink and Strawberry Slush Card Stock

Floral Impressions DSP

Everyday Arches Stamp Set

Impressions Abloom, Stylish Shapes and Textured Notes Dies

Cane Weave (last chance) and Glass and Gardens Embossing Folders

Strawberry Slush Ink

Fresh Freesia Faux Velvet Ribbon

Be sure to check out the other entries in this fun challenge.

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

Happy Stamping!