Cut it Up Challenge #338 ~ LOL, That's Funny (Humorous)

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a fun challenge (literally) for you at Cut it Up Challenges.
Our theme is LOL, That's Funny.  We're looking for a little humor in your entries.
Here's my card.  It was so much fun to design.

I love this stamp set from Whimsy Stamps and have used it several times.

Whimsy Stamps Lookin Shark and Lookin Shark Elements

Lawn Fawn Ocean Wave Stencil

Altenew Circular Elements die set

La-la Land Crafts Under the Sea dies

Be sure to visit the team blog for more inspiration and to link up your design.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ September 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's a new month so time for more new challenges.
Here's my project for The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.We have 4 themes for you to choose from:ChristmasSchool DaysColors of the SeasonHappy Birthday
I've chosen Christmas since I'm still on a holiday roll.

I've been buying some new products to keep these creative juices flowing and this card uses two of them:

Stampendous Peace Dove die set

Spellbinders Pine Needles 3D embossing folder

I love the non-traditional background color.

I hope you'll play along with us this month.  You can upload your project using the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ September Sketch Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for you at BYSHcardmakers.
If you haven't started on your holiday cards, now is great time to start and this month's sketch lends itself well to creating multiples.  You'll find inspiration at the link above and can link your own project to our Facebook page HERE.  Be sure to find folder #61 so your card will be eligible for some crafty goodness.
Here's my sketch #61 project

Products used:

La-la Land Crafts DSP Christmas Hodgepodge

Jaded Blossom Banner Dies

Hero Arts Offset Holiday Messages

Here's the sketch for your reference.

Moving Along with the Times ~ New team!

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have joined some fellow bloggers in an effort to keep another monthly challenge blog going.Please join me at

https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com

I hope you'll take a look and help us keep this challenge going.

Our theme for September is

Butterflies and/or Dragonflies.

I have the perfect Betterpress plate for this challenge:

Betterpress Fluttering By press plate and stencils set.

I also used Gina K's Master Layouts 4, 5, and 18

Looking forward to seeing your projects.

Double Trouble Challenge #199 ~ 3-2-1 "Sweet Surprise"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #199 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Sweet Surprise"

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 #199 and how I interpreted all the Things!

  

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

3 Layers - I  used Kaisercraft "Shine Bright" collection

2 Images (stamps, dies,ephemera) - Jaded Blossom Stitched Hexagons, ephemera made from paper pack

1 Aperture - shaker window made with JB Hexagon die

  the first time I've tried i

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 shaker card or fill the aperture with an image

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to enter the TSOT #678

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

I hope you'll play along.

Pearly Sparkles September Challenge ~ Traci's Recipe

Hi Crafty Friends,
September is always a special month at Pearly Sparkles. Our theme is in honor of our original blog owner, Traci, who passed away in 2018.  Her canine best friend was named Pearl.  Traci's favorite things were Pearls, Sparkles, and Pink.
Here's my card in honor of Traci.  I hope you'll play along.

Products used:

Altenew Sweet Blooms die set

Jaded Blossom Mini Tag Dies 2

Pink Fresh Butterflies in a Cloche (sentiment)

Crafter's Companion DSP

Join us by adding your project to the link above.

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 

  the first time I've tried i

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 

  the first time I've tried i

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.

Pearly Sparkles August Challenge ~ Under the Sea

Hi Crafty Friends,
The new monthly challenge at Pearly Sparkles is ready for you to join in.
Our theme for this month is UNDER THE SEA.
Here's my project.

So this scene card could be shared, I made it an easel card.

Products used:

La-la Land Crafts Under the Sea dies

Pinkpaislee Ephemera

Cuttlebug Divine Swirls embossing folder

Jaded Blossom Tropical Dies

Head on over to the blog (link above) and joy us.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ August

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's a new month so new challenges are on their way.
Here's my project for The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.We have 4 themes for you to choose from:ChristmasSummerIt's a Colorful WorldCritters
I've chosen Christmas since I've been on a holiday roll.

I always admire cards made using ink blending and silhouette stamps so I gave it a try.

I love how this turned out.

Products used:

Gina K Master Layouts 2 

Gina K/Simon Says Stamp Stay Cozy stamp set

La-la Land Crafts Snow borders

I hope you'll play along with us.

Cut it Up Challenge #335 ~ Monochrome

Hi Crafty Friends,
The next theme for Cut it Up Challenge #335 is MONOCHROME.
Here's my card using a color family I ordinarily wouldn't choose, shades of green.I like green but don't usually choose it as the focus color, so this card was out of my comfort zone.Of course, that's the fun of crafting, to challenge yourself do something different.

Products I've used:Pinkfresh Studio inks and Overlapping Leafy wreath stencil and die setWhimsy Stamps HELLO die setAltenew Deck Planks 3D embossing folderAmerican Crafts ribbon
I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Add your project to the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ July Challenge #59

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's my second card for the BYSHcardmakers July Sketch challenge #59.You still have almost a week to add your project to our Facebook album HERE.
I'll add the sketch at the end of the post.

This is a simple card that lends itself well to creating multiples.

I used patterned paper that has been in my stash for years.  The embellishments are from Echo Park, one of their Chipboard frames sets.  Two strips of plain cardstock and, wa-la, a finished card.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.  I hope you'll play along.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Christmas is July

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with one more card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.Once again I've used products from our wonderful Sponsor, Jaded Blossom.

This front flip fold card was inspired by a card made in a monthly card class hosted by Sharon Doan.I've used Jaded Blossom's Gnome Friend: Penguin die set and Penguin Faces. I also used an old Cuttlebug embossing folder - Snowflakes, and Doodlebug Designs papers.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party Continues

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with another card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.

I've used La-La Land Crafts Winter Song DSP, Simon Says Stamp Window Dies, Whimsy stamps Christmas Sentiments, and Pinkfresh Studios Deckled Rectangles.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

Double Trouble Challenge #196 ~ 3-2-1 Recipe "Keep Us in Stitches"

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another Double Trouble Challenge.

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

Each option gives you more chances in our Random Drawings.

Here's my project for #196 and how I interpreted all the Things!

Thing 1 Trouble Maker offers the 3-2-1 challenge which for this challenge is

3 layers - layering is my favorite thing so you'll see lots of layers

2 images stamped or die cut - I used Jaded Blossom's Gnome Friends: Honey Bee, Sunflower Dies, Honeycomb Card Mat die, and Bee Faces.  I also used La-La Land Crafts card kit #30 for the hive

1 stitched element - Most of the Jaded Blossom dies have stitching

You can stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: Fun Pun Sentiment.  Mine is from Jaded Blossom's Bee Kind Sentiment stamp and die set.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use the upcoming TSOT sketch #675.  That post isn't live until Tuesday but you can see a sneak peek in the graphic above.  The sketch is for inspiration.  You might have noticed, I changed the orientation.

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

I hope you'll play along.

BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party ~ Day 3

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with my third card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.Today I'm using products from two of our generous prize sponsors, Jaded Blossom and Taylored Expressions.

I've used Jaded Blossom's Mini Tag Dies 3, Gnome Friends: Gingerbread Die, Gingerbread Calories (sentiment), Gnome Dies: Christmas Add ons 2, and Taylored Expressions Bold Beams Cutting Plate.

Papers and Sprinkles are from Doodlebug Designs.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

BYSHcardmakers' Christmas in July Linky Party ~ Day 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with a second card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.Today I'm using products from two of our generous prize sponsors, Lawn Fawn and Gina K Designs.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers~ Christmas is July Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
Hooray!  It's time for our Christmas in July BYSHcardmakers Linky Party.
We will share an entire week of crafty holiday goodness.  We invite you to join our linky party throughout the week for chances to win some of the amazing prizes being offered by our wonderful sponsors.

You may link all of your entries on our BYSHcardmakers blog HERE for your chances in our drawings and also share your projects in our Facebook group HERE.

Here's my first card for the Linky party.

I've used Taylored Expressions Create in Quads for the stenciled background and Gina K Designs Master Layouts for the window and mats.  The tiny wreath is from La-La Land Crafts.

I hope you'll play along.  

The linky will be open from July 18 through July 25.

Cut it Up Challenge #334 ~ Christmas in July

Hi Crafty Friends,
July is such a great month for crafters to get ahead on their holiday stash because Christmas in July is such a popular theme for this month.  Cut it Up challenges is right there with them!
Here's my card featuring Jaded Blossom's Build a Wreath die set.

I also used Studio Katia's Halftone Dots cover plate and Whimsy Stamps Christmas sentiments.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just upload your card using the link above.

The challenge is open until noon (PST) July 21.

Double Trouble Challenge 195 ~ 3-2-1 "Inky Pinkies"

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have some exciting news to share.  I have just joined the Double Trouble Challenge design team!!It's such a unique and fun blog, I hope you'll take a look.

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

Each option gives you more chances in our Random Drawings.

Here's my first project as a designer (aka Sneetch)

Thing 1 Trouble Maker offers the 3-2-1 challenge which for this challenge is

3 colors - mine are blue, turquoise, and purple

2 images hand-stamped - I used Taylored Expressions Doodle Birds stamp and die set

1 sentiment - I used a sentiment from Jaded Blossom's Birds of a Feather set.

You can stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: shimmer and shine.  I added foiled cardstock dies and mat, metallic ink splatter using Yasutomo metallic paint, a heat embossed sentiment, and I used Ohuhu Glitter Markers (along with Copics) for my birds.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use the upcoming TSOT sketch #674.  That post isn't live until Tuesday but you can see a sneak peek in the graphic above.

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

I hope you'll play along.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ July 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
Happy Independence Day to our USA followers! Although it's the Fourth of July, I'm sharing a Christmas card for our Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.  I love that we have four choices for each month's challenge.  Right now I'm making a big push to fill my holiday card stash.
Your choices for this month's challenge areChristmas (always a choice)Yum Yum (food related)Thank YouBy the Sea
Here's my card.

If you haven't tried Taylored Expressions Create in Quads stencils, let me tell you that they are fabulous and so much fun.  They are 8.5 x 11 and you get 4 completed images at a time.  This is one of the 4 from the Peaceful Pines set. Using these stencils are perfect for mass producing cards!  I also used Gina K Designs Master Layout 2 dies, Whimsy Stamps Merry Christmas sentiment set, and Pinkfresh Studio flat sequins.  

I hope you'll join us.

All American!

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'd like to share a card I created to enter into a "new to me" challenge.The card is for Double Trouble Challenge#194 3-2-1 Summer Fun Fold.
Here's my card.

This is a Gatefold style card using these crafty products:

Taylored Expressions Perfect Pennant die set

DSP from Pebbles and Echo Park

Gina K Clear Quartz Sequins

Glitter paper from Altenew

Sentiment from Jaded Blossom

The challenge:

3 colors ~ red, white, plus 1 other

2 shapes ~ pennants

1 fun fold ~ gatefold

I also added the Twist ~ firework, glitter, or sparkle 

and will include the Dare  to link up to 

Try a Sketch on Tuesday #673

This challenge blog is so unique.  I love the optional Twist and supporting other challenge blogs with the Dare.

Pearly Sparkles July 2025 Challenge ~ Shape Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles and I think it's a first for us.
This month we're sharing shape cards.

I think this will be a fun little notecard to share with someone.

I used these products:

Pinkfresh Studio Holiday Gifts Suite (envelope die)

Pinkfresh Studio Happy Blossom Floral stamp and stencil

Copic Markers (there is a stencil included in the Happy Blossom set but I wanted to use Copics.)

Pinkfresh Studio Butterfly washi tape

Spellbinders 3D script embossing folder

I hope you'll play along with us this month.

Cut it Up Challenge #333 ~ Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the last challenge for June at Cut it Up Challenges.
Our theme for this challenge is CRITTERS.We want to see a critter on your project and don't forget that you must also use a die cut somewhere on your project.
Here's my card.

This cutie is a die set from Spellbinders called Baby Dinosaur.  I also used Altenew's Floral Laurel 3D embossing folder, Pinkfresh Studio's Notched Corner Frames, and Betterpress "A Little Message" sentiment set with die.  I decided the dino needed a little grounding so I also used Janded Blossom's Spring die set for the grass.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just add your project to the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge # 332 ~ Masculine

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our theme at Cut it Up Challenges is MASCULINE.  For me, the timing is perfect since I had a lot of Father's Day and Male Birthday cards to make.
Here's my card.

I've usedTaylored Expressions Arch Dreamscapes Die and Stencil setPinkfresh Studio Dotted Scallop Cover PlatePinkfresh Studio Elevated Rainbows Cover Plate DieJaded Blossom World's Great Parents stamp setGina K Designs Master Layout 18 and inks
I like the different vibe of this card and I love the color scheme.
I hope you'll play along with us. Upload your entry following the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ June Sketch # 58

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my second DT card for sketch #58 at BYSHcardmakers.
I decided to try an older embossing folder for the background design.

The mat is glitter cardstock but it's difficult to see in this photo,Products I've used:Jaded Blossom Winter Candies (sentiment)Jaded Blossom Winter Banner DiesCuttlebug Sledding embossing folder
You have until the end of the month to join us in this challenge.  The sketch is for your inspiration.

You can find more inspiration in our Facebook Group and enter your project HERE.

I hope you'll join us.  It's great to get a jump on holiday cards.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ June 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month, new challenge at The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.As always, we have four themes for you to choose from:ChristmasFather's DayOne for the BoysBugs/Butterflies
My choose is obvious :)

Here are the products I've used:

Taylored Expressions Create in Quads - Pattern Playground, Burlap embossing folder, Perfect Pennant-Dad stamp and die set

Jaded Blossom Window Card Mat die, Mustache die

I hope you'll play along this month.  Just link your project above.

Pearly Sparkles June Challenge ~ Masculine

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time to reveal the theme for Pearly Sparkles June challenge.  This month we're sharing MASCULINE cards..  I've been going through all of my crafty goodies pulling everything I think will work for masculine cards.  I've decided to make quite a few while I have the materials together so maybe I'll finally have a few extra on hand.  Fingers crossed!!!
Here's my card for the challenge.

These are the products I've used:

Gina K Designs Master Layout 14

Betterpress Society Inkspired wishes press plate.

Whimsy Stamps Mini Sentiments

I hope you'll play along with us this month.