myasperations 7-4-26

     This is my final entry into the ABC Christmas Challenge- L & M are for… ? (My card reflects the option 'L is for Let it Snow'). I’m working on a packet of cards that will be sent to a Great-niece who is getting married. A gift bag of handmade cards is my favorite shower gift to help the newlyweds start their lives together. They always appreciate receiving an assortment of cards that give them a special way to remember birthdays, holidays, and other events with the people they love! 

     For this card, I printed off a wonderful, pre-colored "Build a Snowman" free digi that I found on the web. With a bit of fussy cutting and adhering, plus computer-generated sentiments, I made a card that is sure to be loved by a little one in their lives (I know that my Great-niece is also one great auntie for several little ones) !

Supplies: 

·   Free Olaf digi can be found HERE

·   Sparkly Foam Snowflake and Snowman Stickers- Dollar Tree

·   Sentiments-Computer Generated

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   Patterned paper,  other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

ABC Christmas Challenge- L & M are for… ?  'L is for Let it Snow'

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #6-2026 June-July (Optional twist- BDay) 

Pattie's Creations Challenge- #244 AG (July 2026)

Pammies Inky Pinky Challenge #2626  Theme- Water   (Snow is frozen water!)

     I used festive holly patterned paper to create the word COFFEE on this slimline card.  The letters were hand-sketched to fit across the length of the card front, then cut from scraps of the holly paper. The letter “o” was replaced with a coffee cup from a Polka Dot Orchard digi, sized to fit into the space, traced onto a scrap of the holly paper, fussy-cut, then adhered in place. The inside sentiment is from a Polka Dot Orchard digi set that I like to use on Coffee-themed cards. 

  

 

Supplies: 

·   Coffee Cup Digi is from a Polka Dot Orchard digi set (Gnome Talkie Before Coffee)

·   COFFEE lettering hand-sketched.

·   Front Sentiment-“Merry Christmas” from Eureka Stamps (I am happy to announce that Eureka Stamps are again offered online. Check HERE to see which ones are available!)

·    Inside Sentiment from Polka Dot Orchard digi set (Merry Little Coffee)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- available from several sources on the web.

·   Edge Stitched ribbon, Holly Patterned paper,  other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: #55 July 

Outlawz Christmas Only Challenge- July 2026

Outlawz Challenge Monthly Linky- July 2026

     I wanted to make a playful card for the current photo-inspired challenge at Time Out. The feet on a poolside lounge were the inspiration for my card. Several years ago, while surfing the web for summer-themed sentiments, I found the fun sentiment on the front of the card, and it really resonates with me. Living in the Midwest and Northern Plains of the USA my entire life, I have loved the dozen or so times that I have visited a beach. The vast size, majestic power of the waves slapping (or pounding) the beach, and salty scent always thrills my spirit!

    My card also includes an upcycled calendar page, a flip-flop (made with a template found on the web), a B&W flower (made with a flower punch), and other items from my stash.

Supplies: 

·   Background Scene- Upcycled from an old calendar page

·   Template used to make Flip-Flops found HERE

·   Front Sentiment “If Dorothy can click her heels together… ” found on someecards.com HERE

·   Inside Sentiment- Computer Generated (to fit with front sentiment.)

·  Pioneer Black Photo corners- available from several sources

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   Tropical pattern paper, black grosgrain ribbon, flower punch, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Time Out Challenge- #316 Photo Inspiration    

Paper Funday- July 2026 #89 AG  (Optional Twist: Summer Splash)

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #758-759 (AG/Family Friendly)

Pick 3 Challenge- #6 June/July 2026  My card includes beach, sentiment and thin white frame