Inkspirational #369 - Visual Prompt

 Hi all!  There's a new challenge up at Inkspirational today!

And here's my DT card inspired by the prompt!  Obviously, inspired by the elf/gnome himself as well as the garden he's standing in!

The elf/gnome is a rub-on from Taperlogy, the beautiful paper is French Wallpaper from Unity.  I added 3 Candy Dots from Waffle Flower.  The DP panel is die cut with Scallop Stackers Small die from Papertrey Ink.

We hope  you will join us and link up your card inspired by the Visual Prompt.  You'll find inspiration from the rest of the Design Team as well as Mr. Linky over at Inkspirational!

This challenge ends on June 19th!

Also sending my card to:

NBUS

1st time using this garden sentiment stamp

Die Cut Divas

Anything goes with a die

Stamps: Garden Sayings - Impression Obsession
Ink: Nocturne - Versafine Clair.
Paper: Vintage Cream - PTI, DP French Wallpaper - Unity.
Other Supplies: Scallop Stackers Small - PTI, Gnome/elf rub-on - Easter Collection, Taperlogy, Candy Dots - Waffle Flower.

May 2026 Card Chain Challenge Reveal

 Today's the day all the cards exchanged for the May Card Chain Challenge are revealed over at the Card Chain Challenge Blog!    For May, I sent a card to Arlene in California and I received a beautiful card from Gundi in Germany!  

Twenty five people participated in the May Card Chain.

We are always given options for our card design -  colors, sketch, themes, products, techniques.  You only have to use one option or you can use them all!

This month I used the themes of Floral and Friendship. (I seem to use these themes a lot!)

I just LOVE this giant flower die that completely fills my A2 card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2").  I purchased this die recently and this is the first time I've used it!  Perfect for the Floral Theme right?!  It's called Scalloped Petals Die and the sentiment is from the coordinated Scalloped Petals Stamp Set - both from Concord & 9th.

If you'd like to play along with the June Card Chain Challenge - check it out at the Card Chain Challenge Blog where you'll find all the details of the challenge and how to join in.

Sign up ends on June 6th.

Also sending my card to:

NBUS

1st time using this die and sentiment stamp set.

Stamps:  Scalloped Petals Stamp Set - Concord & 9th.

Paper:  Berry Sorbet, Pale Peony, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, True Black - Papertrey Ink, Caramel Apple, Easter Grass - Bazzill, DP - Hello Sunshine - Taylored Expressions.

Ink:  Nocturne - Versafine Clair.

Other Supplies:  Scalloped Petals Die - Concord & 9th, Orange Peel Stickles, Candy Dots - Waffle Flower.

CAS Christmas - June 2026 - Bird

 I was so excited when Loll e-mailed and said she was thinking of starting up her CAS Christmas Challenge and invited me to be on the Design Team again if I was interested?  Yes, please!

So here we are with the first challenge hosted by Loll herself!

I embossed the water color paper panel and simply stamped the Peace Dove inside the oval.  

While I had the supplies out - I made 5 of these to begin my Christmas 2026 Stash!

We hope you will join us in getting our Christmas Cards done early with our monthly challenge - and how easy is it when the design is Clean and Simple?!!    

You'll find inspiration from the rest of the DT and the link to add your cards, here at CAS Christmas Blog.

This challenge ends June 30th

Also sending my card to:

Peace on Earth Christmas

Anything Goes Christmas

ends June 4th

Stamps:  Rustic Christmas - Waltzingmouse (retired).

Paper:  Water Color Card stock - Spellbinders

Ink: Artic - Versafine Clair

Other Supplies:  Heritage Bundle Embossing Folder - Provo Craft (older)