Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #223 ~ SomeThing, AnyhTing, EveryThing

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #223 ~ "SomeThing, AnyThing, EveryThing" 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 #223 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 of Something from your stash - I've used 3 different patterned paper from Echo Park's Home Again collection

2 of Anything from your stash - I've used two images from Gina K Designs' Courtyard Silhouettes stamp and die set (image and sentiment)

1 of Everything from your stash - I've used flat sequins from Gina K and Master Layouts 9 & 11

  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 - Use foam tape or multi-layering to add dimension - I have used both foam tape and layering.

 

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #702

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 #362 ~ Add a Sentiment

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have our first August challenge at Cut it Up Challenges.Challenge #362 is ADD A SENTIMENT.
Here's my project using all Gina K Designs products.

These products are from the July Kit and it's just so fabulous.  I've used

Festive Bloom stamps and dies, 1st Class Frame Cover Plate die, Snowy Background stamp, and Christmas Pine cardstock.

I hope you'll play along with us.  We reached and surpassed our Followers challenge so be sure to visit the blog to see who the lucky winner is.

Thank you for making our challenge a success for all these many years.

The Male Room August Challenge #213 ~ Jobs/Professions

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm sharing my The Male Room masculine challenge card for August.Our theme is Jobs/Professions.

Who doesn't love their postman?  I created this card for our mailman who will be retiring soon.

He will be missed and he takes the time to get to know all the neighbors and goes out of his way to provide excellent service beyond placing mail in the neighborhood box.

I've used several products from LaLa Land Crafts: Happy Mail Club Kit and Christmas Postcard Background stamp.  The image was colored using Copic Markers.

We'd love to have you play along.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #222 ~ "Gimme S'More

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #222 ~ "Gimme S'More" challenge 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 #222 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Layers (card base does not count. 

2 Colors from the ROYGBV color wheel - my ink colors (red, yellow, green) were created using 

Gina K inks

1 Sentiment - my flowers and sentiment are from Gina K's Spring Things stamp/die set

  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 - Increase one option or add an ingredient of choice - I added an extra color

 

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #701

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.

Moving Along with the Times ~ August Challenge ~ Feminine

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Moving Along with the Times challenge.  This month we're asking for feminine cards.
I had fun with a "new to me" die and stencil set from Pinkfresh Studio.

I truly enjoy using Pinkfresh Studio products.  Their amazing stencils make adding color so easy.  And, if you haven't tried any of their all at once dies ~ well, they're amazing.

I cut three sets of this die so I could stack them to add dimension.  I had the glittered mat in my Pinkfresh stash.  That, and a few gems was all this card needed.

Pinkfresh products used:

Ornate Rectangle Frames, Rising Wildflowers die and stencils, Extra Special sentiment stamp/die set and Glacier Glittered cardstock.  I also used Pinkfresh ink cubes.

Hope you'll play along this month.

BYSHcardmakers Sketch Challenge # 72 ~ August

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 a technique shared by Gina K in which you use patterned paper with a 3D embossing folder and then drag white across the embossed image.  I used the Spellbinders Pine Boughs 3D embossing folder and some design paper from my stash.  I used Jaded Blossom's Border dies to create the center panel and Echo Park patterned papers for the insert.  The sentiment was stamped on a JB mini tag die 2.  It's from The Stamp Market.  The snowflake was in my stash.
Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

Pearly Sparkles August Challenge ~ Summer Holidays

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Pearly Sparkles challenge for this month is Summer Holidays.
I think this can interpreted several different ways:  our friends in Europe refer to vacations as holidays so you card may represent your summer vacation choice.  Here in the USA we celebrate the 4th of July holiday along with Memorial Day and Labor Day.  So perhaps you'll interpret the challenge as an actual holiday (from work.)
I went with the 4th of July since I had just received the Sunny Days, Breezy Nights stamp set from Gina K and it has some cute fireworks (along with beachy items.)

 

I used Ohuhu glitter markers on the images, Doodlebug Design papers and a Whimsy Stamps stitched squares panel die.  The whirlygig is on a spinner so the recipient can have fun actually spinning it around.

I hope you'll play along.

The Outlawz Christmas Only Challenge ~ August 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
 Christmas in July may be over but at The Outlawz Christmas Only challenge it's always Christmas.
Here's my newest challenge card using one of my favorite images from LaLa Land Crafts.

I just love the mice in this set!

Products used:

LLLC A Caroling We Will Go clear stamp set

Jaded Blossom Magical Swirl Stencil

SCT Snowman Ornament dies (from Jingle & Joy Card Event)

Copic Markers

Don't stop your holiday cardmaking now.  Join us and make sure you'll have plenty on hand when it's time to start addressing and mailing those cards.

Cut it Up Challenge #361 ~ Emboss It!

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Cut it Up Challenge.  Challenge 361 is Emboss it!
For years I've used patterned papers for the majority of my backgrounds. I must say, I love embossed backgrounds so much!  Embossing adds so much texture without too much bulk.  I also love heat embossing, especially for sentiments and outline of images to be colored.  For this challenge, I've used both, dry embossing for the focal image and heat embossing for the sentiment.

I've used all Gina K Designs products on this project:Dazzling Sunflower 3D embossing folder, die and stencil set, Master Layout 2, Cheers to Another Year stamp and die set, and Gina K inks.
Come join us on the CIU blog and be sure to hit the follower button.  We're only 2 away from our pirze drawing.

BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another card for the BYSHcardmakers Linky Party.
I am in love with the amazing full scene background design papers that several of my favorite compainies are offering (LaLa Land Crafts, Whimsy Stamps, LDRS to name a few.)
This card features a scene from LLLC Christmas Traditions paper pack.

All I added was this great window pane die, Fireplace candles from SCT, the Shiplap Background stamp from Taylored Expressions, and a sentiment sticker from Tim Holtz' Christmas Noel Sticker Book.  It all came together so quickly.

There is still time to play along by using the link above.