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.

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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.

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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.