Fall is in the Air

 It's time for the final fall themed challenge of 2024 at The Four Seasons Challenge. This gorgeous mood board is there for your inspiration, but anything Fall goes.

 I took my inspiration from the leaf & acorn in the photo on the bottom right above. I love this stencil from A Colorful Life Designs and it immediately came to mind when I laid eyes on these photos.

Take a look at the mood board, and see what inspires you. The Design Team members have created wonderful projects to get your creative juices flowing. Check them out on the challenge blog HERE. Make yourself a cuppa, get your craft on, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies/Stencils	Reverse Confetti Autumn Sentiments The Greetery Nordic Frames Die A Colorful Life Designs Layered Oak Sprig Stencil
Cardstock	SU Cajun Craze Gina K. Designs Pure Ivory Heavy Base Weight CS
Ink	Distress Oxide Inks VersaFine Vintage Sepia
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards
Other	WOW Clear Embossing Powder WOW Dual Heat Tool Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1/4"

I'm also playing at:

The Sisterhood Of Crafters Fall/Leaves

Kraft Chicks Challenge #740 - Anything Goes

Corny Thanksgiving

 

Autumn has officially arrived where I live. Leaves are turning, pumpkins abound, the soup pot is ready to sing, and it's harvest time. It's also time for another fall themed challenge at The Four Seasons Challenge. This gorgeous mood board is there for your inspiration, but anything Fall goes.

I took my inspiration from the Flint Corn in the photo on the bottom left above. Every year my Kind Of Corny stamp set and the die cuts that Michele F. so kindly cuts for me come out of hibernation. There's history here! When I saw this mood board, I knew it was time. It's hard to see the color differentiation in my corn, but it is there and I love it. I had so much fun putting this card together.

Take a look at the mood board, and see what inspires you. The Design Team members have created wonderful projects to get your creative juices flowing. Check them out on the challenge blog HERE. Make yourself a cuppa, get your craft on, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	PTI Kind Of Corny
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	PTI Hawaiian Shores,  Pure Poppy, Royal      Velvet, Honey Nut  VersaFine Vintage Sepia
Embellishments
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press SU Dimensionals White fun foam

I'm also playing at:

Cut It Up Challenge #313 - Colors of Fall

Try It On Tuesday - Autumn Magic

Moving Along With The Times #171 - Autumnal Colours

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #603

Sunflower Happy Birthday

Autumn has arrived at The Four Seasons Challenge with our first Fall themed challenge of 2024. This gorgeous mood board is there for your inspiration, but anything Fall goes.

I took my inspiration from the fall colors. Sunflowers always put me in mind of the end of Summer and beginning of Fall. SU's gorgeous Painted Harvest was the perfect stamp set for what I had in mind. Take a look at the mood board, and see what inspires you. The Design Team members have created wonderful projects to inspire you. Check them out on the challenge blog HERE. Make yourself a cuppa, get crafty, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	SU Painted Harvest
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Dessert Storm SU Early Espresso
Ink	SU Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede Tangerine Tango PTI Ripe Avocado BetterPress Black Ink
Embellishments
Other	We are Memory Keepers Layer Guides Spellbinders BetterPress System Spellbinders A Little Message Sentiments SU Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Waffle Flower 1/16" Foam Strips

I'm also playing at:

Color Hues #94

Tic Tac Toe challenge #255 - Top Row

Seize The Birthday #290 - Anything Goes

Krafty Chicks #731 - Anything Goes

Hello

 

Summer is doing its Swan Song at The Four Seasons Challenge. It is our third final Summer themed challenge of 2024. This gorgeous mood board is there for your inspiration, but anything Summer goes. 

I took my inspiration from the photo on the bottom left. I used my BetterPress to press this gorgeous floral image where the poppy is the star, and colored it with Zigs. I thought the Greetery's Nordic Frame would work perfectly with it, and it did.  Take a look at the moodboard, and see what inspires you. The Design Team members have created wonderful projects to inspire you. Check them out on the challenge blog HERE. Make yourself a cuppa, get crafty, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Spellbinders BetterPress A Friend Like You      Press Plates
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1" 3M foam tape

I'm also playing at:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Flocktail Hour

Summer has arrived at The Four Seasons Challenge. It is our last Summer themed challenge for 2024. This fabulous mood board is there for your inspiration, but anything Summer goes.

I took my inspiration from the photo on the bottom right with the flamingoes. I went with flamingoes enjoying cocktail hour with what I imagine to be Cosmo Cocktails to match their lovely pink color. I gave them a tropical backround in which to enjoy their drinks. Take a look at the moodboard, and see what inspires you, or just create a summery project. The Design Team members have created wonderful projects to inspire you. Check them out on the challenge blog HERE. Make yourself a cuppa, get crafty, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Ellen Hutson Inner Flamingo by Julie Ebersole Altenew Be Strong Stamps & Dies Simon Says Stamp Nested Dome Arches Sizzix Tropical Leaves 3D Embossing Folder Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest SU Wild Wasabi
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black VersaFine Onyx Black Papertrey Ink Mint Julep Copic markers
Embellishments	Wink of Stella - Clear
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Waffle Flower 1/16" Foam Strips

Take Time For Yourself!

 

Summer has arrived at The Four Seasons Challenge. It is our first Summer themed challenge for 2024. This gorgeous mood board is there for your inspiration, but anything Summer goes.

I took my inspiration from the photo on the top right. I went with ocean, beach and flip flops. That is my usual summer state of being. Take a look at the moodboard, and see what inspires you. The Design Team members have created wonderful projects to inspire you. Check them out on the challenge blog HERE. Make yourself a cuppa, get crafty, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Papertrey Ink Flipping Out Stamps & Dies, and Banner Sentiments Die Waffle Flower A2 Layers Dies
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	VersaMark Onyx Black Papertrey Ink Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Hawaiian, Shores, Raspberry Fizz, Berry Sorbet, Antique Linen Distress Oxide Ink Copic Opaque White Pigment
Embellishments
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting &     Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1/4" Stampin' Up Dimensionals Simon Says Stamp Foam Squares

I'm also playing at:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Hi-drangea

 

Spring is in full swing at The Four Seasons Challenge. It is our third final Spring themed challenge for 2024. This gorgeous mood board is there for your inspiration, but anything Spring goes. 

I took my inspiration from the photo on the top right. I did not have a lilac image to use, so I went with a hydrangea and used lots of purple hues in my creation. Take a look at the moodboard, and see what inspires you. The Design Team members have created wonderful projects to inspire you. Check them out on the challenge blog HERE. Make yourself a cuppa, get crafty, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Papertrey Ink Happy Hydrangea Stamps & Dies Papertrey Ink Diamond Impression Plate Avery Elle Scalloped Pierced Rectangle die Paper Smooches Hello Words Wise Dies
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest SU Elegant Eggplant Sunny Studio Dots & Stripes Pastels 6x6 Cardstock
Ink	Various PTI Inks
Embellishments
Other	Prismacolor Pencils Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting &     Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1" 3M foam tape

I'm also playing at:

Simon Says Satmp Monday Challenge - Feminine

Krafty Chicks #713 - All Occasions

Stamping Sensations 

The Blessings Of Each Day

Spring has sprung at The Four Seasons Challenge. It is our first Spring themed challenge where this gorgeous mood board is there for your inspiration, but anything Spring goes. 

I took my inspiration from the shamrocks and went with a St. Paddy's Day creation. Take a look at the moodboard, and see what inspires you. The Design Team have created wonderful projects to inspire you as well. Check them out on the challenge blog HERE. Make yourself a cuppa, get crafty, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies/Stencils	Pretty Pink Posh Best Of Luck Stamps & Dies Reverse Confetti Big Stripes Cover Panel Simon Says Stamp Large Gnome Die A Colorful Life Designs Shamrock Spray Avery Elle Wonky Stitches Die
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Recollections 110# Black Cardstock
Ink	Various Green Distress Oxide Inks
Embellishments
Other	Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips Reverse Lucky Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Bearly Art Precision Glue Waffle Flower 1/16" Foam Strips

I'm also playing at:

Festive Friday #0154 - St. Patrick's Day

Green, Leprechaun, Clover/Shamrock

Double Trouble #161 - Pinch Proof

Partnering With Festive Friday

Use Green In your Project

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Dots and/or Stripes

 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Inspiration Station March 2024 Challenge

Photo Inspiration - Looks like St. Paddy's Day to me!

Stay Warm & Cozy

February has begun, and so has the final Winter themed Challenge at The Four Seasons Challenge for this time around the seasons. The moodboard is there for your inspiration, but anything winter goes. I love this board, and as soon as I saw it, I had an idea inspired by the top right photo. It's easy to see the elements I used for my card. I added an extra pair of glasses as in my mind, both people who are sipping that hot cocoa wear glasses. LOL.

Take a look at the moodboard, and see what inspires you. The Design Team have created wonderful projects to inspire you as well. Check them out on the challenge blog HERE. Make yourself a cuppa, get crafty, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies/ Embossing Folders	Hero Arts In For The Holidays Stamps & Dies The Greetery Cozy Cup Coaster  Spellbinders Ski Lodge Embossing Folder Paper Smooches Glasses Wise Dies
Cardstock	110# Neenah Solar Crest Neenah Desert Storm 80# cardstock Black & red mirror cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Memento London Fog VersaFine Vintage Sepia Copic markers
Embellishments
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool Bearly Art Precision Glue Scor-Pal Score Tape-1" 3M foam tape

Have A Sparkling Christmas

It's time for a new Challenge at The Four Seasons. As always, we have a mood board for inspiration, but you can create anything as long as it has a seasonal theme, and today that season is Winter.

I was inspired by the beautiful snowflakes in the vases on the top right of the mood board. I recently bought this gorgeous White Lava Holographic Cardstock from Your Paper Insider. To me, it looks like swirling snow, and I just had to use it here. I de-bossed it with with Simon Says Stamp's Glistening Snowflake  embossing folder and I just loved the result.

Please head on over to the Four Seasons Challenge Blog and see what the Design Team has created for your inspiration. Then grab a cuppa, maybe put on some music, and start creating! See you in the gallery!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Simon Says Stamp Glistening Snowflakes dies CZ Design Merry & Bright die set Pink & Main Sentiment Strip dies Spellbinders Glitter Wishes Glimmer Hot Foil & Die Set
Cardstock	Your Paper Insider White Lava Holographic Cardstock SU Soft Sky American Crafts Glitter Cardstock DCWV Foil Cardstock 110 lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink
Embellishments	Pinkfresh Studios Silver Metallic Pearls
Other	Spellbiders Glimmer Hot Foil System Spellbinders Blue Glimmer Foil Simon Says Stamp Glistening Snowflakes embossing folder Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Bearly Art Precision Glue SU Dimensionals

I'm also playing at:

Christmas Crafts All Yesr Round - Snowflakes

The Alphabet Challenge - T is for Texture

Allsorts Challenge #760 - Cold As Ice

Can You Handle The Pressure - AG Embossing with a twist of Winter

Christmas Cardinal

It's time for a new Challenge at The Four Seasons. We have moved on to Winter. As always, we have a mood board for inspiration but you can create anything as long as it has a WINTER theme.

I was inspired by that plump cardinal sitting on the mailbox backed with all those lovely pines. To create my card, I used a newly acquired Cardinal die paired with an embossed background and hot foiled sentiment that had been sitting in my snippet box. 

Please head on over to the Challenge Blog and see what the Design Team has created for your inspiration. Then grab a cuppa, put on some music, and start creating! See you in the gallery!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Momenta Cardinal Bird Dies Spellbinders Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Glimmer Hot Foil & Die Set
Cardstock	Papertrey Ink Pine Feather Cardstock SU Real Red Colored Cardstock Snippets 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Bundled Sage Distress Ink
Embellishments	Tiny black & gold enamel dots (source unknown)
Other	Spellbinders Forevergreen Embossing Folder Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool Bearly Art Precision Glue SU Dimensionals

I'm also playing at:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Gather

 

The Four Seasons Challenge

Fall Season - November 2023

I am so thrilled to be here today as a new Design Team Member at The Four Seasons Challenge. As always, there is a mood board to get your creative juices flowing. but you can create anything you wish as long as it has a FALL theme. This is the third and last Fall Challenge of the year.

I wanted to use my new Curio Autumn Findings Dies from The Greetery. I decided to make a lovely Autumn wreath. Also the beautiful table setting on the mood board put me in mind of the "gather" hot foil plate & dir from Reverse Confetti, which had also not been used.

Head on over to the Challenge Blog and see the gorgeous inspiration the Design Team has come up with. Then get out your FALL supplies and join us! We can't wait to see what you create! 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Hero Arts Branch Wreath Fancy Die The Greetery Curio Autumn Findings Dies Reverse Confetti Gather Hot Foil Combo plate & die
Cardstock	80lb. Neenah Desert Storm SU Confetti Cream, Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede Snippets from scrap box
Ink
Embellishments
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M foam tape Glimmer Hot Foil System