The Male Room (masculine card challenge) October 2026 ~ Geometric

Hi Crafty Friends, 
It's the first Wednesday of the month so we have a new card challenge atThe Male Room.
This month's challenge card theme is Geometric.

I've used Scrapbook.com's Nested Stitched Flat Ovals for the sentiment mats, Pinkfresh Studio's Fresh Start stamp set for the sentiment, and Taylored Expressions Create in Quads Dream On stencil.
Be sure to include our logo in your blog post.

Cut it Up Challenge #366 ~ Use more than one Die Cut

Hi Crafty Friends,
For challenge #366 at Cut it Up Challenges, we want you to use More Than One Die Cut.
Except for the stenciled background, this card uses all die cuts to create the design.

All of the products used for this card are from Scrapbook & Cards Today Jingle & Joy cardmaking event.  It was such a fun event and all the products provided are fabulous.

I hope you'll play along with our challenge.

Moving Along with the Times ~ Easel Cards

Hi Crafty Friends,
The first of each month is always fun because there are so many new challenges being shared.The October theme at Moving Along with the Times is "create an easel card."
I love making easel cards because the design makes it so easy to display the card.

This thank you card features Gina K Designs/Simon Says Stamp Life's Best Moments collaboration set.

I also used GK Tiara Twin Frames and Authentique cardstock for the backgrounds.

I hope you'll join us this month.

BYSHcardmakers October Sketch Challenge #74

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for your holiday cardmaking.  You can check out the BYSHcardmakers blog and the Facebook page for tons of inspiration.  These are great resources for holiday cardmaking ideas.
Here's my first sketch #74 design team card.

It's fun to try non-traditional holiday colors.  I've used Gina K Designs Joyful Borders stamp and die set and Twirl it Rope stencil.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You're invited to share as many holiday projects as you wish throughout the month.  Projects should be uploaded to the Facebook group (link above.)

Pearly Sparkles October Challenge ~ Trick or Treat

Hi Crafty Friends,
The October monthly challenge at Pearly Sparkles is open.Our theme for October is Trick or Treat.I had fun creating this card using die cuts and paper from my stash.

The witch was created using Jaded Blossom's Gnome Dies and Halloween Add Ons.  I also used JB's Scenic Dies.  The bats were in my stash and I'm not sure what dies I used.  The background paper is from Doodlebug Designs.

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

The Outlaws Christmas Only Challenge ~ October 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm sharing another Christmas card for The Outlawz Christmas challenge. I'm using some new products that I purchased for the upcoming Hero Arts Holiday Stamp Along.  I can't wait to get even more fun holiday inspiration!

Products used:

A really old Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder! Scrapbook.com Nested Stitched Flat Ovals die, Hero Arts Merry & Bright stamps and dies, and Hero Arts Snowflurries clear stamp.

I hope you'll play along with us this month.  Join in the fun by linking your project to

our challenge blog HERE.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #226 ~ "Happy Fall Y'all"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #226 ~ "Happy Fall, Y'all" 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 #225 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 colors using Combo Wheel #3 - my fall color choices include yellow, orange, and brown.

2 use a two-worded sentiment- my sentiment is from Gina K Designs Dancing Leaves stamp/die set 

1 Autumn image - from Jaded Blossom's Fancy Pumpkins and Sunflower die sets

  the first time IYou may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's Option - include pumpkins, gourds, or other harvest fruits and vegetables. 

 

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #705

You'll find the sketch on the bottom left of this graphic and on the DT Blog.

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

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #365 ~ Black and Orange

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another Cut it Up Challenge. Our theme for challenge #365 is Black and Orange.Your card does not have to be Halloween-themed.  We just want black and orange as your main color choices.
My card is Halloween and it was created using all die cuts and embossed paper from my stash.  I've been doing a MAJOR craft room clean and purge so I decided to us only from stash for this project.

I hope you'll visit the CIU blog and then decide to play along.  The challenge is open until noon, September 28.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Recipe Challenge #225 ~ Sweet Surprise

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #225 " Sweet Surprise" 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 #225 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Layers - I have a card mat and die cut shapes flat and raised along with an acetate layer

2 Images ( stamps, dies, or ephemera) - I've used Gina K Designs Dancing Leaves stamp/die set  

1 Aperture - The frame and arch were die cut using Gina K Master Layouts #21

  the first time IYou may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's Option - Fill in the aperture with an image or make it a shaker card - I made mine a shaker card

 

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #704

You'll find the sketch on the bottom left of this graphic.

 

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

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #364 ~ In Shape (create a shape card)

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for our first September Cut it Up Challenge.Challenge #364 is In Shape.  We want to see your take on Shape Cards.
Here's mine using Spellbinders Make a Wish Arch Labels to create my card shape.

I created this adorable Baby card for some very special ladies who are soon to become Auntie and Grandma.  

Along with the Arch Dies, I've used Jaded Blossom's Spring Scenic Dies (grass), Doodlebug Designs Bundle of Joy 6x6 paper pad, Ai Little Sprout stamp colored using Copic Markers, and Spellbinders Sealed Wildflowers die set.

Come on and play along with us.  Use the link above to add your design.