MY LIFE by Silke Ledlow

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB364 CHRISTMAS TREES

2025-11-27T06:30:00.043-05:00

Hello and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my American friends around the world!

I'm currently cruising somewhere in the Gulf of America and I'm enjoying the amazing food onboard!

Before I was heading out on my trip I had the chance to make a card for this weeks Inspired By...

Here is this weeks #IB364 inspiration photo and sketch .....

My card was inspired by the trees and the colors.

I pulled one of my older PTI - Peaceful Forest Set and matching dies.

Now it's your turn....please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details! Wishing you a fabulous day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB363 NAPKINS

2025-11-20T06:30:00.046-05:00

Hello stampin' friends!

We are back with the Inspired By....

Here is this weeks #IB363 inspiration and the sketch....

My card was inspired by the ornaments and the napkins.

I decided to play with my new Market Place Mini Die from The Greetery. Betsy has once again outdone herself with this collection!

Now it's your turn again...please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details! Wishing you a wonderful crafty day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB362 TABLE SETTING

2025-11-13T06:30:00.026-05:00

Hello and welcome to a new Inspired By.....

Here is this weeks #IB362 inspiration photo and sketch...

My card was inspired by the colors.

I grabbed the beautiful Best Bouquet Set & matching die from The Greetery.

As always please don't forget to stir by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details.! Wishing you a wonderful crafty day! ~SL~

TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE - TTTC283 FESTIVE FLOWER

2025-11-06T14:30:00.004-05:00

Hello again!

I'm your hostess truly for the new biweekly Tic Tac Toe Challenge ....

Here is the #TTTC283 board I've chosen for you.....

My card features the middle column - RED, GOLD AND SILVER.

I decided to pull the beautiful Stamp & Die Set called "Festive Flowers" from the Concord & 9th/Simon Says - STAMPtember 2023 Exclusive Collaboration.

I love this gorgeous poinsettia...so versatile. I decided to go with a clean look and simply just added Gold & Silver Pearls.

Now it's your turn...can't wait to see what you will create?!? Please stop by the TTTC blog for all the details. Wishing you a crafty fun day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB361 SWEATERS

2025-11-06T06:30:00.057-05:00

HAPPY NOVEMBER!!!!

The new Inspired By is live.....

Here is this weeks #IB361 inspiration and sketch....

My card was inspired by the sweater theme, colors and the sketch.

I grabbed the fun Hearts at Home: Sweater Die from The Greetery. I pulled some various Design Paper and added the sentiment on the bottom. At last I added some Silver Pearls on the sides of the sentiment...voila!

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and of course all the fun cards the rest of the team has made!

If you are looking for another challenge...come back this afternoon...I'm hosting the TTTC :) !!!!

Wishing you a fabulous day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB360 LEGGINGS

2025-10-30T06:30:00.003-04:00

Happy Thursday!

It's Inspired By time......

Here is this weeks #IB360 inspiration photo and sketch.....

My card was inspired by the colors and the pumpkins.

I decide to grab my retired PTI - Autumn Pumpkin Set & matching dies. I also used the PTI - Stitched Tag Die and some leftover DP. At last I embellished it with the Ribbon and Button.

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details. Wishing you a fabulous day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB359 COOKIES

2025-10-23T06:30:00.089-04:00

Hello and happy Thursday!

We are back with a new Inspired By.....

Here is this weeks fun #IB359 inspiration photo and sketch.....

My card was inspired by the halloween theme, the pumpkin and the bats.

I grabbed my Layered Pumpkins Stencils from Pretty Pink Posh. The "Boo" sentiment is from Ghoul Vibes Set - Taylored Expressions. The "bats" are from Halloween Boo-quit Set and Dies from Essentials by Ellen (retired). At last I added the Ribbon & the Button.

Now it's your turn....please visit the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details! Wishing you a fun crafty day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB357 BOO

2025-10-09T06:30:00.067-04:00

Happy Thursday!

A new Inspired By is up on us....

Here is this weeks #IB357 inspiration photo and sketch....

My card was inspired by the pumpkins, colors and the "Boo".

I grabbed my new Sweet Goat Background Stencil and the Subsentiments - Boo DieCut from WaffleFlower.

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details! Wishing you a fun filled day! Don't forget to come back to check out my new TTTC card this afternoon :) !!! ~SL~

TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE - #TTTC281 HOLLY JOLLY

2025-10-09T02:30:00.063-04:00

Hello again!

I'm back with the newest Tic Tac Toe Challenge ...

Jeanne is our host this week and here is her #TTTC281 inspiration board....

My card features the diagonal column - WREATH, FREE AND MATCHING ENVELOPE.

For this card I pulled out the Rustic Wreath Set and matching Dies from The Greetery. The pretty florals are from the Hoop Wreath Set. Next I embellished the card with the Design Paper, Ribbon, Button and Silver Pearls.

Hope you start digging out some of you favorite goodies and join in the fun! Please stop by the TTTC BLOG for all the details! Wishing you a wonderful afternoon! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB356 FALL

2025-10-02T06:30:00.016-04:00

Happy Thursday!

I'm soooooooo loving this time of year! October is my favorite month :) loving all the color changes, the colder crispy days and I love sitting around our outdoor fireplace....

With todays Inspired By it definitely sums up all the beauty Fall has to offer....

Here is this weeks #IB356 inspiration photo and sketch...

My card was inspired by the Fall theme and the colors.

I decided to grab my Autumn Sketches Set and matching dies, the Bottled Up Set and matching dies all from The Greetery.

Hope we have inspired you to play along??? Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details! Wishing you a wonderful Fall day :) !!! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB355 ACORN

2025-09-25T06:30:00.003-04:00

Happy Fall!!!

Temperatures have finally cooled off in the mornings and you can definitely smell "Fall" in the air...I'm so thrilled!

I also have a perfect "Fall" card for our new Inspired By...

Here is this weeks #IB355 inspiration photo and sketch...

I was inspired by the "Acorn theme" and the sketch.

I'm loving my new Autumn Herbarium Stamp & Stencil Set - from The Greetery and the matching Die Set. Next I added the Jumbo Curiosity: Acorn Die. For more interest I added a Sparkly Gold Strip on the left side. I finished the card off with the sentiment and some Gold Halfback Pearls.

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and we hope we have inspired you play along!?! Wishing you a fabulous crafty day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB354 AUTUMN

2025-09-18T06:30:00.058-04:00

Happy Thursday!

The new Inspired By is up and running....

Here is this weeks #IB354 inspiration photo and sketch...

My card was inspired by the pumpkins, the different textures and the colors.

I decided to grab the retired PTI - Autumn Pumpkin Set along with the matching dies. The background is from the PTI -Mix & Match Pinked Edge Die. The sentiment is from the retired PTI - Giving Thanks Mini Set..

Please stop over at the INSPIRED BY BLOG and check out all the beautiful ideas the rest of the team had!!! Thank you for stopping by! Wishing you a beautiful, fun filled crafting day! ~SL~

TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE - #TTTC279 AUTUMN IS IN THE AIR

2025-09-11T14:00:00.129-04:00

Hello again!

I'm back with the new card for the TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE....

Here is the #TTTC279 board Jeanie has crafted for you to play with...

My card features the middle column down - DIE CUT, THREE OR MORE COLORS, SQUARE.

My new Autumn Herbarium Stamp & Stencil Set - from The Greetery came just in time! I also used the matching Autumn Herbarium Embossing Folder and Die Set. I went with a Black CS base and used a Honey Comb Stencil to ink blend around the corners with White Craft Ink. Next I added the sentiment from the Let's Have a Word: Autumn Die and Gold Heat Embossed the words from the Fall Foliage Stamp Set. At last I added the Gold Halfback Pearls.

Hope you like what you see and come and join us??? Please stop by the TTTC BLOG for all the details!

Wishing you a fabulous crafty day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB353 LEAVES

2025-09-11T06:30:00.087-04:00

Hello friends!

We are back with the newest INSPIRED BY....

Here is this weeks #IB353 inspiration photo and sketch for you to play with....

My card was inspired by the colors and leaves.

This card features the beautiful new Autumn Herbarium Stamp & Stencil Set - from The Greetery came just in time! I also used the matching Autumn Herbarium Embossing Folder and Die Set. The sentiment is from Tear Strip Tag Set and the matching Tear Strip Die. Next I added some splatter and some gold embellishments.

Hope you'll have a chance to join us...please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and of course to check out the DT's ideas!!!!

Please stop by again this afternoon for a new TTTC card!!! I used this new set in a different elegant way :) !!!!

Wishing you a wonderful crafty day! ~SL

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB352 APPLES

2025-09-04T06:30:00.066-04:00

Hello and happy September!

I don't know about you, but I'm definitely ready for some cooler days...with cooler weather comes beautiful season changes..and this weeks INSPIRED BY captures this change perfectly....

Here is this weeks #IB352 inspiration photo and sketch....

My card was inspired by the sketch, the colors and the apples.

I decided to grab my fun BotaniCuts Apple Dies, Bushel Basket Dies and the Market Basket Sentiment Set.

Now it's your turn....please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and of course don't forget to check out all of the inspirations! Wishing you a fabulous day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB351 ICE CREAM CONE

2025-08-28T06:30:00.044-04:00

It's INSPIRED BY time and boy it's a delicious one.....

Here is this weeks #IB351 inspiration photo and sketch ......

My inspiration came from the ice cream cones, the sketch (flipped it sideways) and the different colors.

I pulled out my favorite little ice cream set from Colorado Craft Company called Ice Cream Day along with the matching dies.

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY blog for all the info! Wishing you a wonderful crafty day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB350 FISH

2025-08-21T06:30:00.059-04:00

Happy Thursday!

It's INSPIRED BY time......

Here is this weeks #IB350 inspiration photo and sketch.....

My card was inspired by the sketch, colors and the fishies :) !!!

I grabbed some of my old retired sets and went to town. I forgot how much fun it is to play with DISTRESS INK :) .

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and of course to check out all the fun cards the rest of the team has created! Wishing you a crafty day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB349 DESKTOP

2025-08-14T06:30:00.006-04:00

HOWDY friends!

We are back with the newest Inspired By ....

Here is this weeks #IB349 inspiration photo and sketch....

My card was inspired by the "desk" theme and the colors.

I decided to grab my Vintage Type Cut Combo and matching Just My Type Stamp Set.

Please visit the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and of course to view all of the design team ideas and weekly entries!

I'll be back this afternoon with the newest TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE !!!~SL~

TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE - #TTTC277 SENT WITH LOVE

2025-08-14T02:00:00.072-04:00

HELLO AGAIN!

I'm back with a new card for the Tic Tac Toe Challenge...

Here is this weeks #TTTC277 inspiration board....

My card features the diagonal column - LETTERS, FREE AND RECTANGLE SHAPE.

I decided to grab my beautiful Sent With Love Dies, matching Stamp Set, Airmail Border Stencil, and Postal Modern Stamp Set.

Hope you'll get a chance to play along?!?! Please stop by the TIC TAC TOE BLOG for all the details and check out all the fabulous cards from the DT as well!!! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB348 BLACKBERRY

2025-08-07T06:30:00.072-04:00

Happy Thursday!

It's once again Inspired By time...

Here is this weeks #IB348 inspiration photo and sketch.....

My card was inspired by the "blackberry" theme, sketch and the colors.

I pulled out the fun Berries and Jam Dies and matching Stamp Set from Concord & 9th.

If you feel like playing along please visit the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB347 LUNCH BAGS

2025-07-31T06:30:00.056-04:00

Happy Thursday!

It's Inspired By time again.....

Here is this weeks #IB347 inspiration photo and sketch .......

I was inspired by the pink bag.

This week I opted to pull out some of my bag dies (PTI retired) that have gone unloved for ages. Pretty simple, but yet so cute! The little roses are crafted with the Sizzix Rose Dies.

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details and all the fun ideas the team had.

Wishing you a wonderful crafty day! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGES - #IB346 POOL RINGS

2025-07-24T06:30:00.080-04:00

Howdy friends!

Boy, it's been hot here in Texas! Hope you all are surviving this heat? We have the perfect Inspired By challenge waiting for you....

Here is this weeks #IB346 inspiration photo and sketch for you to play with...

My inspiration came from the "water" theme.

I decided to grab my fun HONEY BEE - Lovely Layers: At The Beach. Along with the Beach Break A2 Cover Plate and the Beach Break Stencil Set.

Please stop by the INSPIRED BY BLOG for all the details on how you can play along! Check out all the fabulous samples from the DT! Stay cool and have fun crafting! ~SL~

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE - #IB345 EMOJI'S

2025-07-17T06:30:00.056-04:00

Howdy friends!

I'm still in vacation mode, but was able to craft a card for this weeks Inspired By Challenge....

Here is this weeks #IB345 inspiration board and sketch for you to play with....

My card was inspired by the sketch and the "birthday theme".

I decided to grab my fun Pretty Pink Posh Set & Dies - Summer Drinks. My card is pretty straight forward....at last I added some gems and the sentiment.

Please stop by the INSPIRED BLOG for all the details on how to play along! Wishing you a fabulous crafty day! ~SL~

TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE - #TTTC273 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

2025-06-19T14:30:00.100-04:00

Hello and happy day!

We are still traveling...but I'm blending in today, because it is my turn to host the TIC TAC TOE CHALLENGE.....

Hope you will have a chance to get crafty with us using this TTTC#273 board....

My card features the first diagonal column - LOVE/ANNIVERSARY, HEART, BUTTON.

I decided to grab my beautiful Sketched Wildflower Bouquet Set along with the matching Stencil & Dies all from The Greetery. I also added some Botanicuts Wildflowers. My background was embossed with the Cuttlebug Heart Embossing Folder. The sentiment is from an old PTI Set. At last I added the Wooden Button and some Kraft Floss.

Now it's your turn....please stop by the TIC TAC TOE BLOG to find out how you can play along! Wishing you a fun & crafty day! ~SL~

VACATION TIME

2025-05-08T06:30:00.002-04:00

Happy Thursday!

I'll be taking a stamping break for a few weeks :) !!!

Wishing you all a wonderful summertime and I hope you will get to enjoy your families and friends during these fun summer days!

Until then,

Happy crafting ~Silke~