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.

Double Trouble Challenge #204 ~ 3-2-1 "It's A Tall Order"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #204 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "It's a Tall Order"

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 #204 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors - Blue, Purple/Pink, Yellow using Gina K inks

2 Images - Images and sentiment from Gina K/Simon Says Stamp Stay Cozy stamp set

1 Slimline or mini-slimline card - Jaded Blossom Slimline Dies 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: Things that start with a T - trees

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #683  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.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ November 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm sharing the final 2025 challenge for The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.
We are making some changes to the Outlawz family of challenges in 2026.Our Festive Friday challenge will be exclusively CHRISTMAS beginning in the new year.
But, for this final challenge for this year, we still have 4 theme choices for you:ChristmasThankfulFriendshipJust Because
Here's my card for the November challenge ~

 I've used these products:

Unity stamps Pines of Endearment

Gina K Designs Master Layout 1

Lala Land Crafts Christmas Star

Craft Consortium 6x6 ink drops paper pad

Spellbinders Christmas Sentiments hot foil plate and die

We're excited about the upcoming changes and hope to see you in the new year.

Moving Along with the Times November Challenge ~ Winter Wonderland

Hi Crafty Friends,
Moving Along with the Times challenge blog has released its November theme, Winter Wonderland.
I took an online card class from SCT and was introduced to LDRS cardmaking kits.I used papers from the Wildwood Cardmaking kit for this project.

I also added branches from Sizzix and a Gina K Designs sentiment made using thermal foil and her Shimmering Christmas Polyglaze sentiments.  I ink splattered the design paper before adding the die cuts and sentiment.  LDRS also has rub on "splatters" if splattering isn't your thing!

I hope you'll join our challenge this month.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers~ November Challenge #63

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our new BYSHcardmakers challenge #63 begins today.  If you're just getting around to making your holiday cards, this sketch is for you.  It's easy and lends itself to mass production.
You'll find lots of inspiration throughtout the month in our Facebook Group HERE, and on our blog.
Here's my first card for November's sketch challenge.

I've used Lala Land Crafts Christmas Traditions design paper

Gina K Designs O Christmas Tree stamp set

Jaded Blossom's Winter Sparkle and Snow stencils

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

Here's the sketch for this month.

I hope you'll play along.

Pearly Sparkles November Challenge ~ Snowman

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our November Challenge at Pearly Sparkles is a SNOWMAN, or woman, child or even a family!!
I used elements from some new die sets to create my card.

The background is embossed using Cuttlebug's Divine Swirls (an oldie) and then splattered.

The die cut images are all from Simon Hurley for Spellbinders Simon's Snowglobe set which included three different sets to change up the scenes.

We can't wait to see what you create.  Just use the link above to share your project.

Cut it Up Challenge #342 ~ Thankful, Grateful, Blessed

Hi Crafty Friends,
Although it's Halloween, my thoughts are now on Thanksgiving.  I'll be changing out my home decor first thing tomorrow morning.  
Here's my card the Cut it Up's Thankful, Grateful, Blessed challenge.

I thought that these card elements were perfect for an easel card.

I was introduced to this die set at my monthly card class with Sharon Doan.

Products used:

Spellbinders Acorn House

Jaded Blossom Stitched Arch Dies and Friendsgiving stamp/die set

Echo Part 6x6 paper pad

Follow the link above to join in our challenge.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ October Sketch #62

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's the last day of the month and the final day to enter BYSHcardmakers sketch challenge #62.
Post your card in our Facebook Group HERE.
Here's my final challenge card.

I've used the Betterpress Festive Poinsettia plate and stencil to create this card along with Gina K Designs Master Layout 2 dies and Taylored Expressions A2 Layer Stacklets.

We'll have a new sketch for you tomorrow, but you can still play along with this today.

Check out the blog and our FB page for more design inspiration.

Double Trouble Challenge #203, 3-2-1 Recipe "Round and Round"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #203 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Round and Round"

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 #203 and how I interpreted all the Things!

 

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

3 Circles -The wreath and red accent circle are from Jaded Blossoms Stitched Circle die set.  The remaining circles were created using Cuttlebug Seeing Spots embossing folder.

2 Images - the wreath was created using Jaded Blossom and Spellbinders dies.  The Cardinal is from Jaded Blossom Gnome Dies: Winter Add Ons. The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom Holly 2 stamp set

1 Ribbon, Twine, or Cord - I used gold cord to tie the bow and red glitter cord for the wreath bow.

  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: - Include at least one bird - the cardinal

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #682  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.

BYSHcardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky

Hi Crafty Friends,
BYSHcardmakers is hosting their final week-long linky party for the year.We'll be sharing projects on our Facebook page and our blog will be available for YOU to link up as many projects as you wish for chances to win some amazing prizes from our fabulous list of spnsors.
Today I'm sharing another card using products from Unity Stamp Company, another of our amazing sponsors.

Products used:Pawsitively Wrapped Up stamp setCopic markersEcho Park Christmas Joy 6x6 paper pad

I hope you'll check in for the entire week and play along with us. 

BYSHcardmakers Fall Linky ~ project 3

Hi Crafty Friends,
BYSHcardmakers is hosting their final week-long linky party for the year.We'll be sharing projects on our Facebook page and our blog will be available for YOU to link up as many projects as you wish for chances to win some amazing prizes from our fabulous list of spnsors.
I'm sharing a card using products from Jaded Blossom Stamps, one of our amazing sponsors.

Products used:Jaded Blossom Stitched Arch DieJaded Blossom Poinsettia DieJaded Blossom Joyful Stamp setLala Land Crafts DSP paper

Remember, you have the entire week and play along with us. 

BYSHCardmakers ~ Falling for the Holidays Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
BYSHcardmakers is hosting their final week-long linky party for the year.We'll be sharing projects on our Facebook page and our blog will be available for YOU to link up as many projects as you wish for chances to win some amazing prizes from our fabulous list of spnsors.
Today I'm sharing a card using products from Unity Stamp Company, another of our amazing sponsors.

Products used:Simply Holiday stamp setOhuhu markersEcho Park Christmas Joy 6x6 paper pad

I hope you'll check in for the entire week and play along with us. 

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Falling for the Holidays Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
BYSHcardmakers is hosting their final week-long linky party for the year.We'll be sharing projects on our Facebook page and our blog will be available for YOU to link up as many projects as you wish for chances to win some amazing prizes from our fabulous list of spnsors.
Here's my first DT project using products from one of sponsors, Gina K Designs.

I've used these Gina K products:

Master Layouts 1

Shimmering Christmas ~ poly-glaze sheet 

Shimmering Christmas ~ dies

Flurries ~ poly-glaze sheet

O Christmas Tree ~ sentiment stamp and die

I hope you'll check in for the entire week and play along with us. 

Cut it Up Challenge #341 ~ Add Embellishments

Hi Crafty Friends,
There's a new challenge up at Cut it Up Challenges.
For this challenge, we're adding embellishments to our projects.
This anniversary card was made for a special couple by request from the hubby.I really enjoyed using the Cosmos which is the flower for the second anniversary and the favorite color of the "bride."  (After two years, she's still a bride, right?)

Here are the crafty products I used:

Pinkfresh Studio Cosmos stamp/die/stencil set

Pinkfresh Quilted Hearts Cover Plate

Pinkfresh Inks

Gina K Designs glitter pens

Gina K Designs clear flat sequins

Follow the link above to add your project to our challenge.  

Double Trouble Challenge #202 ~ Shades of Fall

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #202 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Shades of Fall"

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 #202 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors, Shades of Fall - red, yellow, orange, and brown

2 Images -Pumpkins from Jaded Blossom's Wheelbarrow Fall Add Ons, Sentiment from JB's Haunted Highway stamp set

1Stenciled or dry embossed element - Simon Says Stamps Mod Forest 3D folder

  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: - Autumn Fruit or Veggie - pumpkins

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to Use TSOT #681 and/or alternate Pearly Sparkles #112

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

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #340 ~ Use More Than One Die

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our first October challenge is up and ready for you to play along.Cut it Up Challenge #340 is "Use More Than One Die"
Here's my project using products from Pinkfresh Studio.

I've used:

Simple Joys (sentiment)

Nested Beaded Frames

Quilted Hearts Cover Plate

Bouquet Wrap (bow)

Floral Frenzy Die and Stencils

Pinkfresh Inks

I hope you'll play along.  Be sure to visit the blog to see some great inspiration from our team members and guest designers.  Don't forget that our Top Cuts are invited to join us as a guest designer in a challenge of their choice.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ October

Hi Crafty Friends,
October's Festive Friday Challenge is open.  We have 4 theme choices for you:ChristmasHalloweenAutumnMonsters
For this month, I have chosen to create an Autumn card using products from some of my favorite companies.  I've also used a number of techniques: stenciling, stamping, 3D dry embossing, heat embossing, and die cutting.
Here's my card.

Products used include:

Jaded Blossom Fall Leaves stencil

Altenew Tree Bark 3D embossing folder and Floral Laurel stamp/stencil/die set

Pinkfresh Studio Nested Arch die

Lala Land Crafts Stitched Banner die

There are some exciting changes coming to The Outlawz family of challenges.  You can read about the changes on our Facebook page HERE.

Hope you'll play along with us.

Moving Along with the Times October Challenge ~ Sentiment as Focal Point

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's my second project as a designer for Moving Along with the Times.
This month we're asking you to use a sentiment as your main focal point.
Here's my project.

This was an easy card to create using just the Betterpress set, Thank You Blooms.  I also used Betterpress cotton paper and Betterpress inks.  My choice of mats help bring out the colors.

I hope you'll play along.  Follow the link above to share your project.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers October challenge ~Sketch #62

Hi Crafty Friends,
If you haven't started your Christmas cards, now is a good time.This month's sketch at BYSH is great for mass production.

Once again I've used a Betterpress set, Essential Tag Accessories.  The DSP papers are from Echo Park, Christmas Joy 6x6 pad.  I also used Gina K Designs Master Layout 2 to die cut the mats

  We'll be sharing designs using this sketch all month.

You'll find inspiration on our blog HERE, and from our Facebook page HERE.

We invite you to share all of your holiday themed cards on our FB page and enter your sketch challenge card in folder #62.

Here's the sketch for this month.

Pearly Sparkles October Challenge #112 ~ Pumpkins and/or Autumn Leaves

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for Pearly Sparkles October challenge.
This month we're asking for projects that include pumpkins and/or autumn leaves.
Here's my project.

I've used products from some of my favorite companies.Jaded Blossom: Fancy Pumpkins Die set, Harvest Signs stamp setPinkfresh Studio: Stitched Basketweave Cover Plate, Beaded Rectangles DiesAltenew:Floral Laurel stamp, die, stencil set, Crisp Die Inks
I hope you'll play along.  Follow the link above to share your project.

Double Trouble Challenge #201 ~ 3-2-1 "Something, Anything, Everything"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #201 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Something, Anything, Everything"

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 #201 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 of Something from your stash - the cardstock: Spellbinders Indigo and 3 patterns from Pebbles Inc - Simple Life 6 x 6

2 of Anything from your stash - Dies cuts: Jaded Blossom Rectangle die and Taylored Expressions Perfect Pennants - Dad

1of Everything else from your stash - embossing folder: Altenew Deck Planks

  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 TSOT #680 Sketch

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to Use 1 alternate challenge

I'm entering my card in Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #262 ~ Anything Goes

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 Sketch Challenge #61 ~ Card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another Christmas card to share with you for the BYSHcardmakers sketch challenge #61

I've used some beautiful DSP paper from Lala Land Crafts Winter Song pack and a fun 3D embossing folder from Altenew, Perfect Poinsettia.  I thought that adding a little inking added to the background and vibe of the paper.  This is a great design for batch card making.

The sketch is below.  

You can join us on our Facebook page by linking your project to the Sketch 61 folder.

Cut it Up Challenge #339 ~ It Looks Like Fall

Hi Crafty Friends,
We are just a few days away from the first day of fall in the USA so it's fitting that our Cut it Up Challenge #339 theme is IT LOOKS LIKE FALL.
Here's my project.

For this card, I used Gina K inks to blend the background then stamped over it with Taylored Expressions Fineline Script background stamp and white ink.  The leaves were cut using Jaded Blossom's Fancy Leaves dies.  I added a cute little tag with a vellum shadow and a JB sentiment.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Just add your card to the link above.

Double Trouble Challenge #200 ~ 3-2-1 "Oodles of Doodles"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #200 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Oodles of Doodles"

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 #200 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Doodles or Doodle-like Stamps - I used Jaded Blossom's You are Succulent stamp set and did some hand-doodling around the edge.

2 layers

1 Sentiment - I used the sentiment from the stamp 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: -add a punch of color - I used GinaK Grass Green ink and Souffle gelly roll pen.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to enter the TSOT #679

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

I hope you'll play along.