Friday, August 1, 2025

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!


Tuesday, July 22, 2025

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! 

Sunday, July 13, 2025

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!  

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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! 



Sunday, June 29, 2025

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!  


Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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! 

Sunday, June 15, 2025

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!