Combined Challenge and Inspiration

I am on a bit of a challenge kick lately! I am just so excited by the inspiration the challenges bring to me! In this card I combined both a card sketch challenge AND an Inspiration trigger. The sketch layout challenge is from this week's Heart to Heart challenge blog. I paired this layout with the inspiration I found in the "Tuesday Trigger" from the Moxie Fab World Blog. So these are the two pictures I starred at while coming up with my plan for my card...

I came up with an Apple themed "with Gratitude" Card. It is perfect for giving with a gift for the Teacher you appreciate. I used the yellow patterened paper (CTMH Mayberry B&T Duo Papers) to create the "layered" look from the inspiration dessert. The Apple (CTMH Stamp Set from the Mayberry Kit) is a focused accent on the top layer, just like the inspiration desert.

I hope you like my creation and I can't wait to see what other ladies came up with based on the same challenges! I will be keeping an eye on it!

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge

I have recently discovered the "Mojo Monday Blog" which features sketch challenges for card makers. It is so much fun! Here is this week's challenge!

This is the card I created based on the above sketch as inspiration! Instead of a circle medallion I used the medallion shape that had a coordinating shape I could cut on my cricut to the stamp I wanted to use. (I used he Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut bundle). The stamp in the medallion reads "For a Special..." and then the card giver can check a box for "Teacher, Mom, Brother, Friend, Dad, or Sister". Very cute! I like the versatility of purposes this card can have for giving. I think it may be a great card to stock for my next craft show! :) Let me know what YOU think!