Cut it Up Challenge #345 ~ Oldie but Goodie (from your stash)

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our first Cut it Up Challenge for December.  Our theme isOldie but Goodie (from your stash.)
I've used dies and an embossing folder that I've had for a looooong time.The stamp set has also been in my stash for years.
Here's my card inspired by a video tutorial shared by our fellow team member, Alyson Mayo.I added so many layers that it's almost like a book LOL!

My oldies but goodies include:

Lala Land Crafts Starry Night DSP, A Caroling We Will Go clear stamp set, Lamppost die, and Houses Border Die.

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

I also used my new Jaded Blossom Winter scenic dies (trees)

This was such a fun card to create.  I think next time I won't add as many layers (the inside of each flap also has a mat and patterned paper so the pages are 6-7 layers!)  The flip pages are also adhered to a note card with a sentiment layer, so when it's closed it's 21 layers!!!  Definitely a card to be hand delivered, but so much fun to create.

Dig through your stash and come join the fun.  Use the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ December Sketch #64

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my second card using BYSHcardmakers sketch #64.This is a great sketch for those last minute cards that you may need to make.

I've used Gina K/Simon Says Stamp Shimmering Christmas stamp set, heat embossed with silver powder and Simon Says Stamp Making Spirits Bright sentiment set, also heat embossed.  It's a simple card but so pretty with silver heat embossing and silver matting.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration:

Be sure to share your cards on our Facebook page HERE.

Double Trouble Challenge #206 ~ 3-2-1 "Wrap it Up"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #206, our final challenge of 2025, is now open.3-2-1 "Wrap it Up"

Our challenge has 3 options so you'll want to visit the blog (link above) for a detailed explanation.

Each option gives you more chances in our Random Drawings.

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Here's my project for #206 and how I interpreted all the Things!

Thing 1 Trouble Maker offers the 3-2-1 challenge:

3 Something - I used 3 main colors, turquoise, green and white

2 Anything - I used two embossing folders, Cuttlebug Divine Swirls and Altenew Deck Planks

1  Everything Else from stash - focal image is Pinkfresh Studio Timeless Tidings Stencil and Die set

  the first time I've tried iYou may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: use ribbon, twine, cord

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #685  You can see the sketch in the graphic below.

I'll be back bi-weekly on Mondays to share more Double Trouble challenges.

I hope you'll play along.

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday season.  See you in 2026.

Moving Along with the Times December Challenge ~ Santa

Hi Crafty Friends,
Moving Along with the Times is sharing their final challenge of 2025 and it's a fun one!Our theme is SANTA.
Here's my project.

This adorable DSP is from the Lala Land Crafts Here Comes Santa paper pack. I also used a sticker from an Echo Park paper pack (sorry, can't remember which set.)

Jaded Blossom's internal scallop dies were used for the cutout circle and the sentiment is from Gina K Designs Here Comes Santa Claus stamp/die set.

I love the whimsy of this card.  I hope you'll play along with us.  Share your project using the link above.

Happy Holidays!

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers December Sketch #64

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for you at BYSHcardmakers.  The Facebook challenge is open the entire month of December.  Here's my first design team project.

I love the fun stamp set from Catherine Pooler, "Man with the Bag."

I used Copic markers for the small amount of coloring.  The DSP is from Lala Land Crafts Here Comes Santa set.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

Add your entry to our BSYH Facebook page HERE.  Just add it to Sketch 64 in the media/album section.  You'll also find inspiration on our blog linked above.

Pearly Sparkles December Challenge ~ Silver Bells

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's the final Pearly Sparkles challenge of 2025. Our theme is "Silver Bells."  We ask that you include SILVER on your project.
Here's my project.

Products used:

LDRS Wildwood DSP

Pinkfresh Studio Tied with Cheer stencil and die set

Taylored Expressions A2 Stacklets

Spellbinders holiday sentiments foil plate and die

I hope you'll play along with our final 2025 challenge and then join again in the new year.

Happy Holidays!

Cut it Up Challenge #344 ~ Fun Fold

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our 2025 crafty year is winding down.  It seems I've been making Christmas cards for months!  Oh wait, I have been LOL.  They are truly my favorite cards to make and send.
Our challenge at Cut it Up is FUN FOLD.  I have a lot of teens, young adults on my Christmas list so gift card holders are a favorite of mine.  I cased the design from a project I saw on Facebook.

Products used:Jaded Blossom Gift card dieEcho Park Perfect Christmas 6x6 paper padSpellbinders Christmas Bird Poinsettia die setGina K Designs Polyglaze sentiment
I hope you'll play along.  Our design team has shared some great fun folds so be sure to visit the blog for inspiration and to link up your challenge project.

Double Trouble Challenge #205 ~ 3-2-1 "Tie One On Day"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #205 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Tie One On Day"

Our challenge has 3 options so you'll want to visit the blog (link above) for a detailed explanation.

Each option gives you more chances in our Random Drawings.

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Here's my project for #205 and how I interpreted all the Things!

Thing 1 Trouble Maker offers the 3-2-1 challenge:

3 Colors - Red, Green, and Gold

2 Layers  - Patterned paper from Echo Park Christmas Joy 6x6 paper pad, Gina K Designs Master Layouts 1 and 3

1 Image  - Gina K Designs Layered Mistletoe stencil and die

  the first time I've tried iYou may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: use ribbon, twine, cord

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #684  You can see the sketch in the graphic below.

I'll be back bi-weekly on Mondays to share more Double Trouble challenges.

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #343 ~ Favorite Color

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's a fun Cut it Up challenge for you.  Use your favorite color.I'm still in the Christmas card mode, but it was fun using non-traditional colors.

For the background, I used the debossed side of a Spellbinders 3D folder. The ornament and branch is from Jaded Blossom's Build an Ornament die set and the silver frame was made using Taylored Expressions A2 Layer Stacklets  The patterned paper is Doodlebug Polar Pals and the sentiment is from a Spellbinders foil plate/die  Christmas sentiment set.

I hope you'll play along.

Don't forget, Cut it Up also has a DESIGN TEAM call for next year's challenges.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers November ~ Sketch 63

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's my second card for the BYSHcardmakers sketch #63 challenge.

I think this amazing DSP from Lala Land Crafts (Christmas Traditions) is the perfect backdrop for this foiled tree from Gina K Designs (Shimmering Christmas/polyglaze shaeet)

You can find inspiration on our blog linked above and on our Facebook page where you'll also upload your entry.

Here's the sketch to guide you.