BYSHcardmakers Falling for the Holidays 2026 Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another fabulous BYSHcardmakers Linky Party.  Our "Falling for the Holidays" event will be on our BYSHcardmakers blog.  You're also invited to share your projects in the Facebook group.There are so many wonderful sponsors and prizes to be won so you won't want to miss it.  You may enter as many times as you'd like.
Here's my first design team project using products from one of our sponsors, Gina K Designs.

This is first time I've used Gina K Designs Wreath Builder.  It was so much fun to use.  I used images from the Joy to the World stamp set.  The sentiment is from the Festive Bloom stamp and die set.  I just added a few sparkles and scored a border - easy peasy.  

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #367 ~ Pretty in Pink

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Pink October (Breast Cancer Awareness) so our Cut it Up Challenge #367 is "Pretty in Pink."
Here's my card.

I've used all Gina K Designs products for this card:

Postage Plus stamp set, Snowy Background stamp, Courtyard Silhouettes stamp/die (sentiment), Bursting Blossoms EF/Stencils, 1st Class Frame Cover Plate, Gina K inks in Carnations and Sages.

I hope you'll play along.  Just share your PINK project using the link above.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #227 ~ "Leafin' It Up To You"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #227 ~ "Leafin' it up to You" 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 #227 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 green.

2 Autumn Images- The leaf and pumpkin are from Jaded Blossom  

1 Metallic and/or glitter element - I used gold metallic for the pumpkin underlay

  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 or Halloween images

 

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #706

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

My design was inspired by a project created many years ago in an in-person workshop with Irina Blount of Lala Land Crafts.  However, I've used products from Jaded Blossom (dies and sentiment stamp), Gina K (stencil), and LLLC (coffee cup.)

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

I hope you'll play along.

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.

 -

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.