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.

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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.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ March Sketch Challenge #67

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 ~ March, Sketch #67.

This is such a simple design, one that lends itself to creating multiples.

The background paper if from LLLC Starry Night DSP.  The snowflake square was made using Gina K Designs Winter Snow Poly Glaze sheets and a silvery rainbow foil.  The Cardstock is Gina K Tranquil Teal and the sentiment was heat embossed using a sentiment from Gina K Here Comes Santa Claus stamp and die set. 

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.  Be sure to link your project to folder #67 in our Facebook Group HERE.

Moving Along with the Times March Challenge ~ Birds and/or Bees

Hi Crafty Friends,
We're using Birds and/or Bees for our Moving Along with the Times March challenge.
I used Jaded Blossom's adorable Gnome Friends: Bee die set.

Along with the die set, I chose to use the Bee Faces stamp set but the dies also have facial features if you want to use all die cut.  It's soooooo cute!!!
I also used JB's Bee Kind stamps and dies for the sentiment, Spellbinders Arched Labels for the card base and mats, LaLa Land Crafts honeycomb die and Note to Self DSP.
Looking forward to see what you come up with this month.

Pearly Sparkles February Challenge ~ Mixed Color Florals

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a fun new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
This month we're asked to create something using mixed color florals.  I've been trying to use some of the MANY new goodies that I've been acquiring.  For this project I've used the Gina K Designs Spring Fling layered stencil set.

The stencil set has four layers.  I used Gina K inks for the blending.  I also used Pinkfresh Studio's Dotted Scallop Cover Plate to add a little more interest.  I cut the mat and ink blended panel using Jaded Blossom's Scallop and Stitched rectangles.  The sentiment was created with a Betterpress plate.  I finished off with a few sequins, ribbon, and a butterfly from my stash.

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

The Outlawz Christmas Challenge ~ March 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 our February challenge.

I've used products from the Simon Says Stamp Bright Christmas kit (stamp, patterned papers, and stickers)  I also used LDRS mixed tag dies and Jaded Blossom stitched square dies.  I love the rustic look of this holiday card.

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

Cut it Up Challenge #350 ~ By the Sea (ocean, lake, river)

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our second February challenge is now open at Cut it Up Challenges.The theme for challenge #350 is BY THE SEA  (or ocean, lake, river . . .)
Here's my card for this challenge.

I've used some old favorites in my craft stash for this card and even did a bit of Copic coloring.

La-la Land Crafts Turtely Awesome stamp set

A variety of La-la Land Crafts dies

Taylored Expressions Burlap embossing folder

Gina K Designs cardstock and inks

I hope you'll play along by adding your themed project to the link above.

Double Trouble Challenge #210 ~ 3-2-1 Scrapper's Guacamole

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #210, is now open.Thing 1 ~ Trouble Maker's theme
is "Scrapper's Guacamole."

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 #210 and how I interpreted all the Things.

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

3 Colors (neutrals not included - yellow, red, and turquoise

2 Patterned papers - all patterned papers are from Carta Bella Homemade with Love set

1 Dry or Heat embossed element - I used Altenew's Organic Linen 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: Include your favorite snack food - while not an actual snack, I would eat a baked good anytime of day for any reason!!!

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #689

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 #349 ~ This Makes Me Happy

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to our Cut it Up Challenge #349 ~ This Makes Me Happy.
Your project can be a subject that makes you happy OR it can be a favorite technique, crafty tool, or craft supply.  
Here's my project sharing a new (to me) technique inspired by a Gina K Designs project video.This project made for some happy moments in the craft room.

I've made an eclipse card before but never using patterned paper or eclipsing (is that a word?) all of the die cuts. Basically, the entire card it an eclipse.  I did want the letters to have a slight shadow effect so instead of stacking the letters on white, I used the green cardstock for the stacked layers.  I didn't want it entirely lost in the pattern design.

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

Double Trouble Challenge #209 ~ 3-2-1 Challenge: The Mail Must Go On"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #209, is now open.Thing 1 ~ Trouble Maker's theme
is "The Mail Must Go On"

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 #209 and how I interpreted all the Things.

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

3 Layers including card base - Card base, Color mat is Gina K Peach Bellini, Pinkfresh Studio Nested Arches (ink blended background)

2 Images - Silouette stamps from Gina K/SSS Stay Cozy set

1 CAS technique - silhouette images stamped on simple ink blended background, no added embellishments, lots of blank space.

  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 any COLOR for open space - Gina K Peach Belline colored cardstock

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #688

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.

Moving Along with the Times February 2026 ~ Floral

Hi Crafty Friends,
We're asking you to use FLORALS for our Moving Along with the Times February challenge.
I've been trying to use all the amazing Pinkfresh Studio stamp/die/stencil sets that I've been ordering so this was a great challenge for me.

I've used Pinkfresh Studios Pure Joy pressplate stencil/die set.  I foiled the pressplate using my Glimmer foil machine then stenciled using PF inks.  I also used PF Ornate Rectangle die cut multiple time and stacked and splattered the background with lavender metallic paint.  The sentiment comes from the Betterpress You Are Everything plate and die set.

I'm looking forward to seeing your FLORAL creation.

BYSHcardmakers ~ February Sketch #66

Hi Crafty Friends,

I am so happy that I am a DT member of BYSHcardmakers.  Staying ahead of the holiday card making game is a crafting goal I look forward to.It's time to share our February sketch #66.

I used one of the designs in the LDRS Woodland Christmas Cardmaking Kit along with a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder.  The kit also included ephemera so I was able to pop up the fox image for a little added dimension.  I also ran a white ink pad lightly across the embossed pine needles.  

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

I changed the orientation of my focal image.  Remember, the sketch is open for your interpretation.

You can find more inspiration of the BYSH blog linked above.

Join us by adding your project to our Facebook page HERE and then find the appropriate album in the media section.  The challenge will be open all month.

Pearly Sparkles Challenge ~ February 2026 ~ Hearts

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our February Pearly Sparkles challenge is HEARTS.
I went through my stash and found some papers and dies that haven't been used for a while and used them on this card.

The heart was created using the Concord & 9th Heartstrings die.  I embossed it before cutting it out using my Platinum 6 die cutting machine.  The patterned paper is from Doodlebug Designs.  This inside has a pop up element using dies from the SCT Create and Connect 2025 event.

I hope you'll join in the fun at Pearly Sparkles.

The Outlawz Christmas Challenge ~ February 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome 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.
Today I'm sharing my card for the February Christmas challenge.

I used Gina K Designs' Jolly Holly embossing folder, stencil, die set to create this card.  The sentiment is another from the Shimmering Christmas poly glaze sheet.  I also embellished with a Spellbinders glitter brush pen and SSS Pawsitively Perfect Splatter medium.

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

Here are the links to our three monthly challenges.

You can join our Facebook Fan Page HERE.

I'd love to have you play along with our monthly challenges.

Cut it Up Challenge #348 ~ My Heart

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our theme for Cut it Up's Challenge #348 is MY HEART so we're looking to see a heart somewhere on your project.I decided to venture outside my creative comfort zone and create something with random stamping, ephemera, and a vintage feel for this challenge.

I began with Pinkfresh Studio's Quilted hearts cover plate run over a piece of patterned paper then cut again with PF's Dotted Nested Deckled rectangles.  Then I got busy randomly stamping images from Simon Says Stamp Vintage Love Notes set and Jaded Blossom's Heart Splatters.  I cut out two LaLa Land Crafts hearts, one from patterned velum, and, finally added ephemera from Tim Holz.  Little bits of PF bling finished the card.  Definitely not my regular style but I like the result and had fun just "letting go!"

I hope you'll play along.

Double Trouble Challenge #208 ~ 3-2-1 Recipe "Waddle We Do Next"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #208, is now open.Thing 1 ~ Trouble Maker's theme is "Waddle We Do Next?"

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 #208 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors - I've used blue, turquoise, and purple papers and Copic markers and the Peek a Boo Window 4 from Whimsy Stamps

2 Images -I've used the adorable penguins from Penguin Holiday by Whimsy Stamps

1 Sentiment - from the same Whimsy Stamps 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: include a penguin(s)

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #687

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 #347 ~ Favorite Die(s)

Hi Crafty Friends,
For our first Cut it Up Challenge of 2026, the team is using their favorite die(s).
As you know, Jaded Blossom is one of my favorite companies.  I have been a true fan for many crafty years and designed for them for quite some time. Several years ago they introduced their Gnome line and have added so many amazing sets.  It's like adult paper dolls and very addicting.So, my favorite dies are the Gnome and Girl Gnome dies and all the amazing sets that allow you to create for any occasion.  I'm sharing just a few.

Products used:  Jaded Blossom Gnome and Girl Gnome dies, Baking Add on, Birthday Add on, Valentine Add on.
I hope you'll play along and use your favorite die(s) for our challenge.Just use the link above to share.

Double Trouble Challenge #207 ~ Cool, Wild and/or Crazy

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #207, our first challenge of the New Year, is now open.Thing 1 ~ Trouble Maker's theme is "Cool, Wild, and/or Crazy."

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 #207 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors - I've used primarily neon green, bright orange, and hot pink

2 Shapes - I've used squares and a scalloped oval using Jaded Blossom dies

1 Sentiment - from Jaded Blossom So Many Birthdays 3 stamp 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: include at least 2 squares

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #686

  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.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch #65

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am so happy that I am a DT member of BYSHcardmakers.  These monthly Christmas sketch challenges guaranteed that I had enough cards for my holiday mailings (which was 61 mailed and 10 hand delivered.)So let's begin the new year with the goal of having a full holiday card stash by Christmas.
Here's my first BYSH card for the new year.

I had the negative piece left from cutting the Pinkfresh Studio Holiday Foliage die which I added over some gold embossed patterned paper.  The sentiment is from Gina K's Shimmering Christmas polyglaze set and the gold and green foliage was in my stash.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You can find more inspiration of the BYSH blog linked above.

Join us by adding your project to our Facebook page HERE.

Moving Along with the Times January 2026 ~ Stencil and/or Dies

Hi Crafty Friends,
Another monthly challenge is beginning its New Year of challenges.Our first 2026 theme for Moving Along with the Times isUse stencils and/or Dies.
I purchased the Gina K Designs 12 Days of Christmas Advent kit.The Magnificent Magnolia Stencil set was Day 12 and it's stunning.

I also used Jaded Blossom's mesh stencil, Taylored Expressions A2 layered Stacklets, and the Fancy Sentiment Strips Betterpress plate and die.  I added Simon Says Stamp gold splatter medium.

I look forward to seeing what you create.

Happy New Year!!!