Cut it Up Challenge #337 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our final Cut it Up challenge for August.  Our theme isANYTHING GOES.
Here's my project - still working on my holiday card stash.

I had some left-overs from a previous project so I used them for the background.  The color guided my ink choices.  These are the products I used:

Taylored Expressions Bold Beams Cutting Plate

Doodlebug Designs 6x6 paper pad

Gina K ink

Simon Says Stamp Festive Swag stencil and die, Making Spirits Bright Sentiment stamp and die

I hope you'll play along with us.  Our TOP CUTS are invited to post with us as a guest designer.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch #60, Card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
There's a week left in our BYSHcardmakers sketch challenge #60.
Here's my final design team project for this month/sketch.

I've used more of the wonderful 6 x 6 paper from La-La Land Crafts.  This pack is called Very Merry.  The reindeer is also from LLLC and this sentiment is from MFT Festive Flamingos.

Here's the sketch for this challenge.

Please link your card to our FACEBOOK challenge page HERE.

You can find inspiration in the FB group and also on our BYSH blog (link at top)

I hope you'll play along.

Double Trouble Challenge #198 ~ 3-2-1 Recipe "Mix it Up"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #198 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Mix 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.

Here's my project for #198 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Layers - I love layering

2 Patterned Papers - I've used Bo Bunny papers that have been in my stash FOREVER!

1 Sentiment - from Spellbinders Spread Your Wings set 

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You may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: - Make a Fan Fold Card using TSOT Sketch #677

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to enter the TSOT #677 challenge or the AG challenge at Creative Creases

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

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #336 ~ Add a Sentiment

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Cut it Up.  Challenge #336 is ADD A SENTIMENT.If there's a sentiment on your card front and you've used a die cut on the card, you're eligible to enter.

Here's my card inspired by those shared by Jennifer McGuire.

I've used Jaded Blossom's Sunflowers dies and Photo Frame Dies (sentiment).

I hope you'll join in.  Add your project to the link above.

Double Trouble Challenge #197 ~ 3-2-1 You're in the Spotlight

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #197 is now open.3-2-1 "You're in the Spotlight"

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.

Here's my project for #197 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 COLORS - mine are orchid, violet, and black

2 LAYERS - I think adding mats adds so much to the design and the spotlight image is popped up

1 SPOTLIGHT TECHNIQUE  - You can check YouTube for tutorialsheck 

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You may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: - USE ONE OR A COMBO OF BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, BLOOMS. I've used Gina K Designs Ruffled Blooms stamp, stencil, die set

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use the upcoming TSOT sketch #676.  That post isn't live until Tuesday but you can see a sneak peek in the graphic above.  The sketch is for inspiration.

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

I hope you'll play along.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ August Sketch Challenge #60

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's been a busy time at BYSHcardmakers with over 400 link ups to our Christmas in July Linky Party.But, now it's time for our next monthly challenge sketch.
Here's my first card for Sketch #60.

I've used more amazing papers from La-la Land Crafts.  These are from the Very Merry paper pack.

I also used LLLC 3 Presents die set and the sentiment is from Gina K's Merry Christmas stamp set.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You'll find more inspiration on the blog HERE and in our Facebook Group HERE.

You'll have all month to link up your holiday projects HERE.  Just look for album #60.