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.