Cut it Up Challenge #358 ~ One for the Boys (Men)

Hi Crafty Friends,
June is a time to share some crafty love with the men/boys in our lives.Cut it Up Challenge #358 does just that.  Our theme is One For the Boys(Men).

For the grounding mat I used Spellbinders Nested Stitched Flat Ovals.

The adorable gnome was created using Jaded Blossom's Gnome Die, Gnome Dies Cowboy Add Ons and Howdy Gnomie Stamp/die set.  The papers were in my stash!!!

Use the link above to join our challenge.

Don't forget our 1000 Followers challenge:

We also have a special contest going on at Cut it Up.  When we reach 1000 followers we'll be having a drawing from all of the ENTRIES in the challenge in which 1000 is reached.  The prize will be a box of crafty goodness.  So play along, become a follower, and help us reach our goal.

We only need 5 more followers to reach 1000!

Double Trouble Challenge #218 ~ My Guy

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #218, MY GUY, is now open.

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 #218 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Washi Tape and/or paper scraps  -I've used Washi Tape from my stash

2 Die cut elements -I've used a combination of die sets from Jaded Blossom: Gnome Garden Add ons, Wheelbarrow Die, and Stitched Circle

1 Masculine project- Father's Day card (sentiment from Taylored Expressions
Perfect Pennant - Dad

  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: Any element your guy enjoys spending time - my hubby enjoys his summer vegetable garden.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #697

I used the sketch for inspiration.  It can be seen 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 Male Room June Challenge ~ Outdoors

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our monthly challenge for June is live!This month's theme is OUTDOORS.
I've created a pop out card using a design inspired by Jennifer Mcguire.

The image is Loon Scene by Whimsy Stamps colored using Copic Markers.  The sentiment is from Altenew's Mini Sentiments 3D embossing folder.

We'd love to have you join us.  Add your "outdoors" project to

The Male Room

Moving Along with the Times ~ June Challenge: Use Your Favorite ...

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a fun June challenge at Moving Along with the Times challenge blog.
This month we're Using Our Favorite . . . You're invited to use your favorite stamp, die, tool, technique, design, etc.
I've used one of my favorite stamps and dies sets: Gina K Spring Things, and one of my favorite designs: black and white with a pop of color.

I hope you'll share your favorites with us.

Add your project to the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Sketch Challenge #70 ~ June

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a new sketch for the BYSHcardmakers challenge.

I used Jaded Blossom's Wine Tag Die and Rosie's Studio Peppermint Twist design papers and ephemera to create this fun card.

You'll find the inspiration sketch below.

You'll find more inspiration on the DT blog (linked above) and on our Facebook page

HERE.

Please upload your project in the appropriate folder (sketch 70) on our Facebook page.

Pearly Sparkles June Challenge ~ This Makes Me Happy

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for June at Pearly Sparkles Challenge.Our challenge theme for this month is THIS MAKES ME HAPPY.
Here's my ink blended/3D embossed project.

I love ink blending and I love daisies (my wedding flower).  Both make me smile.

I've used Gina K inks and cardstock along with Altenew's Daisy 3D embossing folder to create this simple card.  I also added Stickles for a little sparkle in the daisy centers.

Follow the link above to join in our challenge.

The Outlawz Christmas Challenge ~ June 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's your monthly chance to get ahead on your holiday card stash.The Outlawz Christmas Only challenge for June is open.
I had some fun using mainly stamps on this card.

The stamped snowflakes are from Cas-ual Friday's Bring on the Snowflakes stamp set.

I decided to add one die cut snowflake using Simon Says Stamp Cute Snowflakes and added a sentiment from Simon Hurley's holiday sentiments hot foil plate.

Come and join us and continue to add to your holiday stash.

Add your project using the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #357 ~ Friendship

Hi Crafty Friends,Here's my next project for Cut it Up Challenges.Challenge #357 is Friendship.

I had so much fun creating this card.  I used Gina K Designs Spring Things and Designer Dots stamp/die sets. I used the oldie but goodie Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder to add interest to the mat and Taylored Expressions Scattered Meadow background stamp.  Finally, Jaded Blossom Octagon Dies and Taylored Expressions A2 Stacklets for the mats.
We also have a special contest going on at Cut it Up.  When we reach 1000 followers we'll be having a drawing from all of the ENTRIES in the challenge in which 1000 is reached.  The prize will be a box of crafty goodness.  So play along, become a follower, and help us reach our goal.
Cut it Up Challenges

Double Trouble Challenge #217 ~ 8th Anniversary

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #217 ~ our 8th Anniversary celebration post ~ is now open.

For this special celebration post/challenge, there is no 3-2-1 challenge.  Instead, we're having our 3rd annual celebratory Raffle Event.

Thing 1 Trouble Maker says:

It's time to pull out the brown paper bag and give it a shake so you can pull pick a ticket and create a project based on its theme.

 Here are your "ticket" choices:

Yellow Ticket ~ Anniversary or Wedding

Blue Ticket ~ Father's Day or Masculine

Pink Ticket ~ Birthday

Green Ticket ~ Graduation

Be sure to let us know which ticket you selected :)

Thing 3 Twisted Sister says:

Include Kraft paper (or similar) 

Thing Two Double Dare says:

Play along with TSOT sketch #696 (see below)

I "drew" a Blue ticket (Father's Day/Masculine).  Here's my project:

Here's the graphic to help you with the challenge.

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

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #356 ~ Flowers

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our mid-month challenge #356 at Cut it Up Challenges is FLOWERS.
I was inspired by an album class I took a number of years ago from Martha Tucker.I loved her die cut choices as well as her color scheme so this card was created using her techniques and choices.

The sentiment, lily, and butterfly are all dies from Lala Land Crafts.

The stencil on which I used Hero Arts Glitter Paste and Gina K ink is LLLC's Floral Beauty.  I used Taylored Expressions A2 Stacklets to cut the layers.

I hope you'll join us and share your floral creations.  Just add your project to the link above.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #216

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #216, A Wheelie Cool Day, is now open.

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 #216 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Layers (card base does not count - My patterned papers are from an older Bo Bunny coordinating set

2 Shapes  - I've used a banner die and circle dies

1 image- The tricycle is a Lala Land Crafts 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: At least one Wheel, Cam, and/or Gears

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #695

I used the sketch for inspiration.  It can be seen 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 Male Room ~ New DT Position

Hi Crafty Friends,
Masculine cards are sometimes a challenge to design, and I often find myself struggling to come up with ideas.Then I was introduced to a challenge blog, The Male Room, and they were having a DT call.I figured that if I designed for a masculine-based team, I would be inspired to create more masculine cards.So, I applied and was accepted ~ Woohoo!
The Male Room is a monthly challenge posting on the first Wednesday of each month.A theme is provided for each challenge.  The theme for May is FOOD and/or DRINK.My actual DT term begins next month (June), but I am guest designing for this month.
Here's my fun drink-related project.

Products used:Whimsy Stamps CHEERS die setWhimsy Stamps BREWSKIS stamp setJaded Blossom PAINT SPLATTERS 1 and 2
I hope you like my first card and will take a look at the blog and, finally, join in the fun.Please note:  to be considered as a monthly winner, this badge must be included in your post.

BYSHcardmakers ~ May Sketch Challenge #69

Hi Crafty Friends,
The May 2026 Sketch Challenge #69 for Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers is now open.
You'll find inspiration on the blog HERE and you'll upload your own challenge project on our Facebook page in the #69 album (link at top of post.)
Here's my first card for this month.

I've used dies from Jaded Blossom and the Winter Wonder stencil from Taylored Expressions.  The background was stamped using the Sweater Weather background stamp from LaLa Land Crafts.

Check out our Facebook page and our blog and then join in the fun.  You may enter as many projects as you'd like.

Here's your inspiration sketch.

Cut it Up Challenge #355 ~ Something With Wings

Hi Crafty Friends,
Busy day today on the blog with so many First of the Month challenges and this month our CIU challenge also lands on the 1st!!
Cut it Up challenge #355 is to create Something with Wings.
I'm a big fan of Pinkfresh Studio products and I've had this set for awhile.It's a pressplate which I chose to foil - yes, you can foil pressplates!!!

I used Jaded Blossom's stitched and scallop circle dies for the gold border and Gina K inks to add color to the stenciled image.  The sentiment is a Betterpress plate and die set called Fancy Sentiment Strips.

I hope you'll play along with us for this challenge.

Moving Along with the Times May Challenge ~ Butterflies

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another Butterfly challenge for you this month.
It's also the theme for Moving Along with the Times.

I used a variety of products for this card:

Betterpress Fluttering By pressplate colored with Altenew watercolor brush markers

Stamp Anniething Fancy Swirls stencil

Gina K Designs Master Layouts 1 and Tiara Twin Frames dies

Altenew Mini Sentiment 3D embossing folder.

Come join the fun!

Pearly Sparkles Challenge May 2026 ~ Butterflies

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.This month's challenge is Butterflies.I thought this was the perfect theme for a card I wanted to create for a special cardmaking friend.

I used all Gina K Designs for this card:

Blooming Butterfly stamp/die set

Elegant Ovals stencil

Ornate Frame die

Master Layout 2

Master Layout 18

Handpicked Flowers (sentiment)

Dusty Rose cardstock

Light and Medium Carnation ink

I also added coloring with Copic Markers

I hope you'll join us this month.

The Outlawz Christmas Challenge ~ May 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome back to The Outlawz Christmas Challenge (formerly Outlawz Festive Fridays.)  We have revamped our Outlawz challenge with a new blog, and a new challenge start date.There are now 3 challenges in The Outlawz Challenges family and each one begins on the 1st of the month and ends on the last day of the month.  Our new blog can be found HERE and it is now CHRISTMAS ONLY.
Here's my project for the May challenge.

I was doing some crafty purging in my overflowing craft room and came across some stamp sets that had never been used.  This is one of them.  It's from Scrapbook.com and it's called Joyful Ride.  It includes dies but I fussy cut the tree because I didn't like the wide white outline.  The tree was stamped and the car was colored using Copic markers.

I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge.  It's never too early to begin building your holiday card stash.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #215

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #215, A Special Day, is now open.

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 #215 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Layers (card base does not count - I have a mat, patterned paper and die cuts

2 Shapes or images - My florals are from Spellbinders In Bloom die set and the sentiment is from Gina K Designs Designer Dots stamp and die set

1 embossed or stenciled element- The sentiment is heat embossed and the flowers are dry embossed using Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

  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: flowers

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #694

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 Sketch Challenge #68

Hi Crafty Friends,
There is still time to enter BYSHcardmakers monthly sketch challenge #68.Entries are due by April 30.Here's my final card for this challenge.

The background was created by using Distress Texture Paste over SCT's brick stencil on a piece of patterned paper.  It dried to this twinkly clear texture.  I also used Spellbinders poinsettia die set and Taylored Expressions A2 Stacklets.
You can join in the challenge by adding your project to our Facebook page HERE and navigating to the challenge #68 folder.
Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

Cut it Up Challenge #354 ~ Colors of Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for you at Cut it Up.  Our theme for challenge 354 isThe Colors of Spring.
I've been cleaning and purging my craft room and am finding sets that have never been opened - Ugh!I'm using one of those treasures for today's card.

This die set is Artful Tulip from Spellbinders.  I used and very old Cuttlebug embossing folder, Script Texture for the background and cut a Jaded Blossom Scallop Oval from vellum to ground the die cut.

The sentiment is a Betterpress set that I foiled.

Sometimes I just need to "shop" in my own craft room.  Do you ever feel that way?

Use the link above to play along.

BYSHcardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here is my final card for the BYSHcardmakers  Spring Linky Party.I hope you've found time to join us.  Tomorrow is the final day the any link ups.

How fun is it to get multiple cards using one stencil set?  Once again I've used Taylored Expessions Winter Wonder Layering Stencil.  Such a great company and a great sponsor.I've also used another sponsor, Jaded Blossom, stitched and scalloped squares dies and a sentiment from their Cozy Fox sentiment set.  The background paper is from Doodlebug Designs.
It's not too late!  Come join in the fun.

BYSHcardmakers ~ Spring into Christmas

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another card to share for the BYSHcardmakers Spring Linky Party.
Today I'm using products from Gina K Designs, one of our wonderful sponsors.

This amazing poinsettia was created using Gina K's Grand Poinsettia die/3D embossing folder/stencil set.  The background was stamped using Gina K's Chalet Background stamp.  The sentiment is a foiled Betterpress plate, Sentimental Strips (die included.)

Our Spring Linky is open until April 17.  I hope you'll join us.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #214

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #214, is now open.

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 #214 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 patterned and/or special papers - The papers are from Echo Park "Little Ladybug"

2 colors from color wheel #1 - Color wheel 1 is primary colors.  I have red, white, black and green

1 Image - I've used die cuts from Jaded Blossom and Scrapbook.com

  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 a flying element

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #693

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 Spring into Christmas Linky continues

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another card to share for the BYSHcardmakers Spring Linky Party.
Today I'm using products from three of our sponsors: Taylored Expressions, Jaded Blossom, and Gina K Designs.

This is the second of four cards that can be made in one stenciling session using Taylored Expressions Winter Wonder Layering stencil set which has 4 images that are stenciled at the same time (like the Create in quads large sets.)  I've also used Jaded Blossom's Scallop Circle dies and Gina K Designs cardstock.
Our Spring Linky is open until April 17.  I hope you'll join us.

BYSHcardmakers ~ Spring into Christmas Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another card to share for the BYSHcardmakers Spring Linky Party.
For this card I've used several products from one of our fabulous sponsors, Taylored Expressions.

It's fun usual non-traditional holiday colors.  Products used:Winter Wonder Layering Stencil and Arch Nouveau die set from Taylored ExpressionsCuttlebug snowflake embossing folderCrafter's Companion Holiday Words embossing folderGina K Designs inks and cardstock
Our Spring Linky is open until April 17.  I hope you'll join us.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Spring Linky Party

Hi Craft Friends,
It's time for the next Linky Party at BYSHcardmakers.
These linky parties are your chance to get ahead of holidays, share your wonderful designs with our crafty world AND be in the drawing for some amazing crafty gifts provided by our super sponsors.So, visit our blog (link above) and add your projects.  The party is open from now until April 17 and you may share as many projects as you'd like.  There are no sketches for this, so feel free to share your own marvelous designs.
Here's my first using papers and ephemera from Echo Park's Santa's Christmas Delivery Collection Kit.

Can't wait to see your designs!

Cut it Up Challenge #353 ~ for Babies or Kids

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time to share our first Cut it Up Challenge for April.This challenge theme is to create something for BABIES or KIDS.I hope you have fun with this one.
Here's my card.

I used all supplies from my stash.  I have a 12x12 storage box for this theme and that's where I found the patterned papers, stickers and ribbon.  For my die cuts I used Jaded Blossoms scallop rectangle dies and a border die from Crafter's Companion.  

I hope you'll play along.  Just add your card to the link above.

Moving Along with the Times ~ April Challenge ~ Anything Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,

We're sharing ANYTHING SPRING for our Moving Along with the Times April challenge.
Here's what I designed for my Easter card giving.

These cute bunnies were made using Jaded Blossom's Chubby Bunny die set.I also used Scrapbook.com's Nested Vintage Labels die for the frames and papers from Doodlebug Designs and Authentique.

Looking forward to see what you come up with this month.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ April Sketch #68

Hi Crafty Friends,
If you join us at BYSHcardmakers, you'll be staying ahead of the holiday card making game.It's time for our next challenge ~ April Sketch #68Here's my first design team make for the month. You'll find the sketch at the bottom of the post.

To create the background, I used Jaded Blossoms Rectangle Strip Cardmat die and then cut apart the strips to create the spaces. I also used JB's stitched and scalloped circle dies. I used Echo Park Winter 6x6 paper pad for the patterned papers and the sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.  Be sure to link your project to folder #68 in our Facebook Group HERE.

Pearly Sparkles April Challenge ~ Something Old, Something New

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new April challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
This month's challenge is Something Old, Something New.I chose to interpret the challenge by using old and new crafting supplies.

I love how bright, happy, and springy this card is.  It just makes me smile.

My "something old" is the Jaded Blossom scallop rectangle die.  I've had this set for years and it's one of my crafty staples.  The sentiment is a precut image from Crafter's Companion.  It's been in my stash since who-knows when.  I just ink blended it and popped it up on the card.

My "something new" is the Gina K Designs Cheerful Flowers Stencil/die/3D embossing folder set. I just used the 3D embossing folder and stencils ~ so pretty.

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

The Outlawz Christmas Challenge ~ April 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome back to The Outlawz Christmas Challenge (formerly Outlawz Festive Fridays.)  We have revamped our Outlawz challenge with a new blog, and a new challenge start date.There are now 3 challenges in The Outlawz Challenges family and each one begins on the 1st of the month and ends on the last day of the month.  Our new blog can be found HERE and it is now CHRISTMAS ONLY.
Here's my project for the April challenge.

I've used an older Spellbinders die set called "JOY."

There's not as much die cutting as you'd imagine since the gold is all one large die with a few smaller accent dies that allow you to cut multiples.

The background paper is from Echo Park's Gnome for Christmas 6x6 paper pad.

I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge.  It's never too early to begin building your holiday card stash.

Double Trouble Challenge #213 ~ SomeThing, AnyThing, EveryThing (from your stash)

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #213, is now open.

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 #213 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 of SomeThing from your stash - I've used 3 different pieces of colored cardstock

2 of AnyThing from your stash - I've used a die cut from Jaded Blossom's Chubby Bunny and the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

1 of Everything Else from your stash - 1 sentiment using SSS Favorite Peeps set, Doodlebug Designs twine, and a Doodlebug Designs glittered brad

  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 an Easter element

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #692

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 #352 ~ Forever Green (use green as focus color)

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Cut it Up Challenge day and I'm sharing my project for challenge #352 ~ Forever GreenWe've been asked to use green as our main color.
Here's my card.

To create this design, I used Gina K Designs Serene Branches stencil, die, and 3D embossing folder set.

After embossing and stenciling the image on Gina K colored cardstock, I used the single branch die to cut, emboss and stencil the branch.  I used white cardstock for this step so the colors appear brighter and standout a bit from original panel.  I used Master Layout 2 to cut the panels.  

I hope you'll join us for this challenge. Use this link to upload your project.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #212 ~ "Paw-some"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #212, is now open.

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 #212 and how I interpreted all the Things.

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

3 Colors using primary and neutral colors - I've used lots of white with pinks and greens for the florals

2 Images- I have lots of dies cuts from Spellbinders Rustic Garden Suite as well as ink blended clouds and grass.]

1 Sentiment - The sentiment on the sign is just one of many in this product suite.

  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 one or more 4-legged animals

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #691

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 #351 ~ Happy Birthday

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Cut it Up Challenge for today is a great "stash builder."  We'd like to see your Birthday Cards.
Here's my card using some new products from my stash which needed to be played with!!

I've used products from one of my Simon Says Stamp monthly kits:

Pretty Bows die set, Drifting Flowers embossing folder, and Tweet Friends stamp and die set.

I also used Taylored Expressions A2 Stacklits and Little B "handwritten" sentiment die set.

I used Copic markers to color the flower and Gina K ink for the blending.

I hope you'll play along with us for this challenge.

Double Trouble Challenge #211 ~ 3-2-1 recipe

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #211, is now open.It's our first Trouble Maker 3-2-1 challenge for March.

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 #211 and how I interpreted all the Things.

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

3 Layers (card base does not count - My layers include patterned papers, a mat layer, and an ink blended background for my focal image

2 Color choices - I used patterned papers from Echo Park's Farmer's Market pack

1 Image - My stamped images are from Whimsy Stamps Pig Puns set and the mud puddles are a Whimsy stencil

  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 pig

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #690

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.