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.

The Male Room, masculine challenge blog, Challenge #214~ Dots/Stripes

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm sharing my The Male Room masculine challenge card for September.Our theme is include Dots and/or Stripes.

The Dots and Stripes are in the patterned papers I chose.  I also used Jaded Blossom's Rectangle Strip Cardmat die and Pink Fresh Studio Daily Details stamp and die set.  This set was a part of the recent Create and Connect Gentleman's Edit online workshop.  The images were stamped and then hand sketched over the stamped images for a fun "hand drawn" look.  The sentiment is a Simon Says Stamp EZ Strip Banners set.

I hope you'll play along.  If you struggle with masculine cards, this blog (and challenge) is full of wonderful ideas.

Moving Along with the Times September Challenge ~ 4-legged Friends

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm trying to wrap my head around the fact that it's September.  Fall is really my favorite time of year so I'm looking forward to the weather changes and decorating for everything Fall.
Our challenge at Moving Along with the Times is 4-Legged Friends.
I used Gina K Designs products to create this card.

Products used:

Gina K/SSS exclusive Stay Cozy stamp set

Gina K 1st Class Frame Cover Plate and Snowy background stamp.

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

BYSHcardmakers Sketch Challenge #73 ~ September

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for you at BYSHcardmakers.  
You'll find lots of inspiration throughout the month on our blog linked above and also on our Facebook page where you can link up your own entries HERE.
Here's my first design team card for this challenge.

I used the Echo Park "A Perfect Winter" collection to create this card.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

I hope to see your card shared in our Facebook Group.

Pearly Sparkles Challenge ~ Traci's Recipe (Pink, Pearls, Sparkle)

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's September which brings our annual tribute to our blog creator, Traci.  It's our way to honor her and keep her in our crafty hearts.  Traci loved the color pink and adding sparkle and pearls to her designs.That's our theme for our September Pearly Sparkles challenge.
Here's my tribute to her.

I've used Gina K Designs Peaceful Petal stamp, stencil, die set, Master Layout 2, Ornate Frame, and Spellbinders "Woven" 3D embossing folder.

I hope you'll play along.

The Outlawz Christmas Only Challenge ~ September 2026

Hi Crafty Friends, It's a new month and another challenge at The Outlawz Christmas Only challenge.
Christmas cards are my favorite so I love creating them year round.
Here's a card using some of the newer Gina K Designs products.

I love the vintage feel of this design using only stamps to create the design.

Gina K 1st Class Frame Cover Plate, Festive Bloom stamp set and Postage Plus stamp set.

I hope you'll keep going with your holiday cardmaking and play along with us.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #224 ~ "Scrapper's GORP"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #224 ~ "Scrapper's Gorp" 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 #224 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Patterned Papers - I've used 3 different patterned paper from Echo Park's A Perfect Winter collection

2 Colors of choice (neutrals may be used but not counted - My main colors are turquoise and red

1 Image - The bird and floral are stickers provided in the collection

  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 Option - Include Stitch(es) on your project - I cut my circles using Jaded Blossom's Stitched Circle dies

 

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #703

I used the sketch for inspiration. 

 

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

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #363 ~ Moving Along (transportation)

Hi Crafty Friends,
The next challenge at Cut it Up Challenges is "Moving Along" thinking about means/modes of transportation.  It's fine to use the theme creatively.
Here's my card using a stamp/stencil/die set from Pinkfresh Studios called True Classic.  

I created the background using a multi-use stencil from Scrapbook.com called "Outdoors."
I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Add your photo using the link above.