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.

Sketch Saturday #777 ~ Optional Twist: Birthday Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the final sketch challenge for May from Sketch Saturday.
The Optional Twist is to make it a birthday card.

I've used Gina K Designs Master Layout #2 and Wishes Mini stamp set.  I've also used papers and ephemera from the Spellbinders November 2022 Club Kit.

You can play along HERE.

Here's the inspiration sketch.

Hi Crafty Friends,It's time for a new Cut it Up Challenge.
Challenge #331 is Anything Goes - always a favorite.
Here's my card using some wonderful products from Pinkfresh Studio.

I've used Twist Patterns press plate and die which I foiled, Stitched Basket Weave cover plate, Peony Fantasy stamp, die, stencil set and the sentiment is from the Cozy Blooms set.

I hope you'll play along with us.

Sketch Saturday #776 with the Optional Twist to Add an Extra Layer

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our next Sketch Saturday challenge for May.Challenge #776 has the Optional Twist of adding an extra layer.

I've used my favorite color combination with this card :).

The patterned paper is from an old Crafter's Companion kit.  I've used shape dies from Jaded Blossom along with an oldie but goodie Cuttlebug Dotted Swiss embossing folder and Altenew's Deck Planks 3D embossing folder.  I think the flower is an older Spellbinders die set.  This was one of those cards that came together by digging through my product stash of dies, folders, and papers.

Here's the challenge sketch.

I can't wait to see your interpretation.

Cut it Up Challenge #330 ~ Send Me Flowers

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for you at Cut it Up Challenges.
The theme is SEND ME FLOWERS and we'd like to see something floral on your project.
There are so many amazing floral die cut sets available right now along with amazing stamps and embossing folders. The die and stencil set I'm using is from Pinkfresh Studio.  It's the die and stencil set, Garden Party.  This set is so versatile. 

I chose to die cut from heavy white cardstock and use the stencils to apply the color.  You could use markers or colored cardstock as well.  I also used Pinkfresh Studio's Scalloped Grid and blanket stitched bracket dies.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ May Sketch #57

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for May at BYSHcardmakers and I'm sharing my first design team card today.

How fun is this sketch?  You'll find lots of inspiration on the blog and in the BYSH Facebook group.

The snowflake is a die cut from Cheery Lynn Designs.  I also used My Favorite Things Bitty Bears,

 Gina K Designs Wishes Mini and Blue Denim ink and cardstock, Bo Bunny Double Dots cardstock, and Copic Markers.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You'll have all month to play along.  Just link your card to the Sketch 57 album on Facebook.

BYSHcardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party ~ Card #6

Hi Crafty Friends,
This is my last entry for the BYSHcardmakers Spring Linky Party but you still have until May 9 to enter your projects.  Be sure to visit the blog to see all of our fabulous sponsors and the prizes being offered.

Today I'm using a fun holiday stamp from Newton's Nook.

I also used Copic Markers and Pinkfresh Studio's Notched Corner Frames.

I look forward to seeing your project linked up to the blog.  You may enter as often as you'd like.

You can also share your project in our Facebook group HERE.

BYSHcardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party ~ Card 5

Hi Crafty Friends,
The BYSHcardmakers Spring into Christmas linky party is still going.There are lots of wonderful prizes being offered by some amazing craft companies.
Today I'm sharing a project using a stamp set from our sponsor, Lawn Fawn.

The Lawn Fawn stamp set is "Here We Go A-waddling" colored using Copic Markers.

I masked the images before ink blending a spritzing the background.  I also used Pinkfresh Studio's Double Stitched Fancy Frames  and a Cuttlebug oldie but goodie, Swiss Dots embossing folder.

There's still time to link your project to the BYSHcardmakers blog.

BYSH Spring Linky Party ~ Card #4

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing another card for the BYSH Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party.
This event is such a great way to build your holiday card stash.Link your projects through May 9 HERE.
Here's my card using products from another one of our sponsors, Pink & Main.

I've used Echo Park papers and Pink & Main's Christmas Squares stamp and die set.

The images were colored using Copic Markers.

Check out inspiration projects in the Facebook group or on the BYSHcardmakers blog.

BYSH Spring Linky Party ~ Card #3

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another card for the BYSH Spring into Christmas Linky Party.
I've used products from another wonderful sponsor, Gina K Designs.

Products used:

Master Layouts 2

Merry Christmas Mouse stamp set

In the Navy cardstock,

Powder Blue Ink cube

Iridescent Gel Pens

Link your projects through May 9 HERE.

Sketch Saturday #775 with Optional Twist of Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's another fun sketch from Sketch Saturday to give you some crafty inspiration.The optional twist for sketch #775 is Spring.  You'll find the sketch at the bottom of the post.

I've used some pretty Crafter's Companion signature design papers (Floral Elegance) for this card.The sentiment is the Spring Word set from Jaded Blossom and the 3D embossing folding is from Spellbinders.
Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

BYSH Spring Linky Party ~ Card #2

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Day 2 of the BYSH Spring Linky Party.

If you haven't started your Christmas stash this is a great time to begin.

Upload as many projects as you wish for a chance to win some wonderful prizes from our fabulous sponsors.  Your holiday cards can be uploaded HERE.

My second project uses products from one of our sponsors, Jaded Blossom.

I've used these products:

Build a Booth Die set

Build a Booth: Winter Add Ons

Gnome Friends: Reindeer Die

Reindeer Faces

Gnome Dies: Sign Add On

I hope you'll join us every day.  New sponsors will be featured and lots of prizes will be awarded if you choose to link up a project (or two, or three or . . . .)

BYSH Spring into Christmas Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for our first BYSH Linky Party of 2025.

If you haven't started your Christmas stash this is a great time to begin.

Upload as many projects as you wish for a chance to win some wonderful prizes from our fabulous sponsors.  Your holiday cards can be uploaded HERE.

Here's my first project.

I've foiled the Betterpress Society's Winter Sprigs Tree pressplate.  Then I used the stencils to add color and cut it out with the matching die.  The sentiment was pressed onto Betterpress paper and cut out with the matching die.  For a little added dimension, I offset the tree and added it to a mat that was embossed using Altenew's Organic Linen 3D embossing folder.

Our Linky party will be open from May 2-9.

I hope you'll join us for this great event.

Cut it Up Challenge #329 ~ So Sorry

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Cut it Up Challenge for May 2 is So Sorry.This is a great opportunity to build your "thoughtful" stash whether it's sympathy or simply sending thoughts and/or prayers. We always seem to need these cards but they're often difficult to create. Here's a chance to add to your stash.
Here's my card.

I've used Pinkfresh Studio's Framed Art set for the sentiment, Butterflies in Cloche stamp, die, stencil suite, Dotted Scallops cover plate, and Scalloped Grid cover plate (which I heat embossed using embossing ink and clear sparkle powder,) and Jaded Blossom's Mini Tag Dies 3 for the sentiment.

I hope you'll play along with our challenge.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Monthly Challenge ~ May 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.As always, there are four theme to choose from:ChristmasSay it with FlowersRibbons and BowsLet's Be Friends
I've chosen Say it with Flowers; a perfect theme since I'm making cards to send for Mother's Day.
Here's my card.

I used Pinkfresh Studio's Floral Field Die and Stencil set.  

I used the stencil with Gina K Designs inks first and then cut it out using the die.  I cut an extra white set for stability.  Then, I used partial die cutting on the card base to make the shape card.  

The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's Mother's Day Stamp and Die set.

I love the way this card turned out.

We love looking at each of your entries as well.

Pearly Sparkles May Challenge ~ Use Black & White + One Color

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month, new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
Our challenge for May is to use Black & White plus one other color.Here's my take for this challenge.

Products used on this challenge card:

Altnew Organic Linen 3D embossing folder

Jaded Blossom Stitche Arches dies (I cut a frame and then ink blended the inset)

Pretty Pink Posh Hummingbird Floral stamp set

Gina K Powder Blue ink for blending

Join us at the link above to play along.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ April Sketch Challenge #56

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's not too late to share your card on the BYSH Facebook challenge.This challenge is open until the end of April.  The sketch will be shared below.
Here's my final monthly project.

I used some amazing papers: Christmas Traditions from Lala Land Crafts.  I also used Sizzix thinlits "Holiday Words" for the sentiment.
Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

And you'll also find design team inspiration on the BYSH blog HERE.

Sketch Saturday Challenge 774 ~ Optional Twist: Add Embellishments

Hi Crafty Friends,

I have a new Sketch Saturday challenge sketch for you.

Sketch 774 has the optional twist to add embellishments.  You don't have to ask my twice since I love adding embellies to my projects.

The patterned papers are Crafter's Companion.  I used Spellbinders 3D embossing folder SES065 to add dimension to the largest circle.  The butterfly is from Pinkfresh Studio's Butterfly Washi and I used Jaded Blossom's Stitched Circles to die cut the circle shapes.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You can upload your project HERE.

Cut it Up Challenge #328 ~ Starts with a C

Hi Crafty Friends,
Are you ready for Easter.  Even though my "girls" are adults, we still love Easter Brunch, Easter Baskets, and Egg Hunts!!  How about you?
It's also time to share our next Cut it Up Challenge ~ Starts with a C.
This is one of the Easter cards I mailed out this year.

This is a mini stamp set from Jaded Blossom.  The dies are an add on.  The tag is also a Jaded Blossom as are the adorable glasses.
Here's the card I shared on the CIU blog.

I designed this card for my hubby's birthday and then realized there were Cattails - woohoo.

The stamp is from Gina K designs and the stencil is from SCT.  I used Jaded Blossom's stitched ovals and card mat dies along with So Many Birthdays stamp and die.

We hope you'll play along HERE.

Sketch Saturday #773~ Optional Twist - Use Sequins

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for our next challenge at Sketch Saturday.The optional twist for this challenge is to use sequins.
Here's my card.

I've used the following products:

Jaded Blossom Everyday Vertical Greeting

Taylored Expressions Burlap Embossing Folder and Fineline Script 6x6 background stamp

Gina K Designs Handpicked Flowers stamp, die, stencil set and ink

I hope you'll play along with us.  Add your project HERE.

Cut it Up Challenge #327 ~ Anything BUT a Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Cut it Up challenge gets you out of your cardmaking box because we want to see anything BUT a card.  You'll find lots of inspiration on the team blog HERE.
I've made a sweet little gift box.

I've used:

Jaded Blossom Goody Bag Die and So Many Birthdays stamp and die set

Pinkfresh Studio Butterfly Washi and dies

We'd love to have you play along.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ April

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for you at The Outlawz Festive Fridays Challenge.
We have four theme options for you:ChristmasEasterUse GreenBunnies, Birds, or Bears
My project works for two of them.

This adorable pop up card idea was shared at the last SCT event.

I've used the following:

Concord and 9th Happy Mail Stamp and Die set and 3D embossing folder

Jaded Blossom Cubby Bunny Die, Clear Jar Spring Add-on

Lawn Fawn Happy Easter stamp and die

Simon Says Stamp My Kind of Peep stamp and dies

Join our challenge by adding your project to the link above.

Pearly Sparkles April 2025 Challenge ~ Monochrome

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month, new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.  April's challenge is "MONOCHROME."
I love working with stenciling and ink blending and this stamp and die cut set from Pinkfresh Studio seemed perfect for this challenge.

I've used Pinkfresh Studio's Joyful Day Betterpress plate, die and stencil, Dotted Scallops Cover Plate, and Double Stitched Fancy Frames.  The ink is from Gina K.

I hope you'll play along this month.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ March Sketch Challenge #55

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here is my final design team card for the BYSH March sketch challenge.

For this project I've used:

Altenew Sweater Stencil

Pinkfresh Studio Holiday Diamond cover plate

Gina K Designs Here Comes Santa stamp and die set

Copic Markers

You still have this weekend to enter your card in our March challenge.

Upload your card to our Facebook page HERE.

I can't wait to see your card!

Sketch Saturday #772 ~ Optional Twist: Feature a Window

Hi Crafty Friends,

It's time for another Sketch Saturday challenge.  Sketch #772 can be found at the bottom of the post.

Our optional twist is to Feature a Window.

Here's my card using Authentique papers and Jaded Blossom Dies.

Jaded Blossom products used:

Gnome Friends: Bunny

Bunny Friend Faces

Build a Booth Easter Add Ons

Photo Frame die

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #326 ~ Colors of Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge up at Cut it Up Challenges.Yesterday was the first day of spring in the USA.  I'm not sure the weather in some places is convinced it's spring but we can keep our fingers crossed.
Here's my card for our Colors of Spring challenge.

I've used all Pinkfresh Studio products for this design.

Stitched Octagons cover plate

Hope You Are Smiling sentiment set

Happy Blooms stamp, die, stencil set

Pinkfresh Inks

Notched Corner Frames dies

I hope you'll play along.  This challenge closes at noon PDT on March 31.

Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch # 771 with Optional Twist: Use a Button

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my project fors challenge #771 with the optional twist to use a button.  The sketch will be shared below.  Here's my card.

I used the following products:Spellbinders Victorian Garden Foliage and Gorgeous Your Florals diesPinkfresh Geometric Tile stencil and InksProvoCraft Swiss Dots embossing folderJaded Blossom Spring Dies and Spring Dies 2
Here is the sketch for your inspiration.

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #325 ~ Happy Birthday

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our next Cut it Up Challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
I designed a fun birthday card for my nephew.

I used these products:

Jaded Blossom Rectangle Strip Card Mat Die

Jaded Blossom So Many Birthdays stamp set

Whimsy Stamps Hey Ostrich stamps set

Lala Land Crafts 6x6 design papers pack

Circle punch

I hope you'll play along.  Share your card on the link above.

You might be selected as a Top Cut and have your card featured in our Facebook Community and have an opportunity to be a guest designer for a later challenge.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ March Sketch #55

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here is my first design team project for BYSH Sketch #55.

This is a great sketch for cards that you want to create in multiples.I've used an older Lala Land Crafts tree die along with a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder.  Add some sparkly borders and done!  Easy Peasy.
You can find more inspiration on the BYSH blog or in our Facebook group.
You have all month to upload your project HERE.  Enter as often as you'd like
Here's Sketch 55:

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ March 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my March challenge card for The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.
We have four themes for you to choose from:ChristmasMother's DaySt. Patrick's DaySpring
I have chosen SPRING for my card.

I have used products that I received during SCT's With Love one day event.  

I hope you'll play along this month.  Share your card using the link above.