All American!

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'd like to share a card I created to enter into a "new to me" challenge.The card is for Double Trouble Challenge#194 3-2-1 Summer Fun Fold.
Here's my card.

This is a Gatefold style card using these crafty products:

Taylored Expressions Perfect Pennant die set

DSP from Pebbles and Echo Park

Gina K Clear Quartz Sequins

Glitter paper from Altenew

Sentiment from Jaded Blossom

The challenge:

3 colors ~ red, white, plus 1 other

2 shapes ~ pennants

1 fun fold ~ gatefold

I also added the Twist ~ firework, glitter, or sparkle 

and will include the Dare  to link up to 

Try a Sketch on Tuesday #673

This challenge blog is so unique.  I love the optional Twist and supporting other challenge blogs with the Dare.

Pearly Sparkles July 2025 Challenge ~ Shape Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles and I think it's a first for us.
This month we're sharing shape cards.

I think this will be a fun little notecard to share with someone.

I used these products:

Pinkfresh Studio Holiday Gifts Suite (envelope die)

Pinkfresh Studio Happy Blossom Floral stamp and stencil

Copic Markers (there is a stencil included in the Happy Blossom set but I wanted to use Copics.)

Pinkfresh Studio Butterfly washi tape

Spellbinders 3D script embossing folder

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

Cut it Up Challenge #333 ~ Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the last challenge for June at Cut it Up Challenges.
Our theme for this challenge is CRITTERS.We want to see a critter on your project and don't forget that you must also use a die cut somewhere on your project.
Here's my card.

This cutie is a die set from Spellbinders called Baby Dinosaur.  I also used Altenew's Floral Laurel 3D embossing folder, Pinkfresh Studio's Notched Corner Frames, and Betterpress "A Little Message" sentiment set with die.  I decided the dino needed a little grounding so I also used Janded Blossom's Spring die set for the grass.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just add your project to the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge # 332 ~ Masculine

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our theme at Cut it Up Challenges is MASCULINE.  For me, the timing is perfect since I had a lot of Father's Day and Male Birthday cards to make.
Here's my card.

I've usedTaylored Expressions Arch Dreamscapes Die and Stencil setPinkfresh Studio Dotted Scallop Cover PlatePinkfresh Studio Elevated Rainbows Cover Plate DieJaded Blossom World's Great Parents stamp setGina K Designs Master Layout 18 and inks
I like the different vibe of this card and I love the color scheme.
I hope you'll play along with us. Upload your entry following the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ June Sketch # 58

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my second DT card for sketch #58 at BYSHcardmakers.
I decided to try an older embossing folder for the background design.

The mat is glitter cardstock but it's difficult to see in this photo,Products I've used:Jaded Blossom Winter Candies (sentiment)Jaded Blossom Winter Banner DiesCuttlebug Sledding embossing folder
You have until the end of the month to join us in this challenge.  The sketch is for your inspiration.

You can find more inspiration in our Facebook Group and enter your project HERE.

I hope you'll join us.  It's great to get a jump on holiday cards.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ June 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month, new challenge at The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.As always, we have four themes for you to choose from:ChristmasFather's DayOne for the BoysBugs/Butterflies
My choose is obvious :)

Here are the products I've used:

Taylored Expressions Create in Quads - Pattern Playground, Burlap embossing folder, Perfect Pennant-Dad stamp and die set

Jaded Blossom Window Card Mat die, Mustache die

I hope you'll play along this month.  Just link your project above.

Pearly Sparkles June Challenge ~ Masculine

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time to reveal the theme for Pearly Sparkles June challenge.  This month we're sharing MASCULINE cards..  I've been going through all of my crafty goodies pulling everything I think will work for masculine cards.  I've decided to make quite a few while I have the materials together so maybe I'll finally have a few extra on hand.  Fingers crossed!!!
Here's my card for the challenge.

These are the products I've used:

Gina K Designs Master Layout 14

Betterpress Society Inkspired wishes press plate.

Whimsy Stamps Mini Sentiments

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

Sketch Saturday #777 ~ Optional Twist: Birthday Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the final sketch challenge for May from Sketch Saturday.
The Optional Twist is to make it a birthday card.

I've used Gina K Designs Master Layout #2 and Wishes Mini stamp set.  I've also used papers and ephemera from the Spellbinders November 2022 Club Kit.

You can play along HERE.

Here's the inspiration sketch.

Hi Crafty Friends,It's time for a new Cut it Up Challenge.
Challenge #331 is Anything Goes - always a favorite.
Here's my card using some wonderful products from Pinkfresh Studio.

I've used Twist Patterns press plate and die which I foiled, Stitched Basket Weave cover plate, Peony Fantasy stamp, die, stencil set and the sentiment is from the Cozy Blooms set.

I hope you'll play along with us.

Sketch Saturday #776 with the Optional Twist to Add an Extra Layer

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our next Sketch Saturday challenge for May.Challenge #776 has the Optional Twist of adding an extra layer.

I've used my favorite color combination with this card :).

The patterned paper is from an old Crafter's Companion kit.  I've used shape dies from Jaded Blossom along with an oldie but goodie Cuttlebug Dotted Swiss embossing folder and Altenew's Deck Planks 3D embossing folder.  I think the flower is an older Spellbinders die set.  This was one of those cards that came together by digging through my product stash of dies, folders, and papers.

Here's the challenge sketch.

I can't wait to see your interpretation.