Sketch Saturday #766 ~ Optional Twist: Make it or Add a Tag

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Sketch Saturday Challenge.  You'll find sketch #766 below.
Here's my project using the Optional Twist - make it a tag.

I've used LaLa Land Crafts Tag set and Mitten dies, Jaded Blossom Border dies and Snowman Blend stamp set, and Echo Park's Winter 6x6 paper pad.

Here's the sketch.  Remember that the twist (tag) is optional.

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #319 ~ Use More Than One Die Cut

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our next challenge at Cut it Up Challenges is to USE MORE THAN ONE DIE CUT.
Here's my project for the challenge.

As you can see, the frame alone uses 3 dies.  I love this set from Pinkfresh Studio.  The foiled sentiment with die cut is from Spellbinders.  The image is a Betterpress plate, Joyeux Noel which I colored using Copic Markers.
I hope you'll join us with this challenge.  Just add your card to the link above.

Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ December - Gnome for Christmas

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our challenge for December at Outlawz Festive Friday is open. As always there are four themes for you to choose from:Christmas, New Years, Let's Dance, and Gnome for Christmas
I've chosen Gnome for Christmas.  I love making gnomes and Jaded Blossom has the cutest gnome dies for every "gnomie" occasion.

I've used these products from Jaded Blossom:

Merry Christmas Gnomie - sentiment and die

Build a Christmas Tree die

Gnome Dies

Gnome Dies Christmas Add Ons 1

We hope you'll play along.

Have a wonderful holiday.  

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch #52

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's December 1 so we have a new sketch for you at BYSH.  I'll share my card first and then the sketch below it.  It's a fun, easy sketch that will be great for last minute holiday cardmaking.

I used these products on this card:

Cricut Swirls Embossing Folder

Jaded Blossom Stitched Circles Dies

Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles

Crafter's Companion Sentimental Christmas

You're invited to link your project to our Facebook page HERE. Please add it to the Sketch #52 folder in album section.  And, be sure to visit the BYSH blog for more inspiration.

Pearly Sparkles December Challenge~ Christmas

Hi Crafty Friends,
 We have our final challenge of 2024 at Pearly Sparkles.
The challenge theme is CHRISTMAS.
I used one of my newer Betterpress plates with die for this simple card.

I used the Dashing Reindeer Betterpress plate and die set.

This is such a fun set to use because the press plates are separate so you can use different colors of ink.  There is an alignment guide to place the plates so it all come together perfectly.  The sentiment plate is also included.
Please visit the Pearly Sparkles blog and play along with us.

Sketch Saturday Challenge #765 ~ Pick from the Archive

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's the 5th Saturday of the month so our challenge at Sketch Saturday is:  Pick a sketch from the archive (you'll find the archived sketches on their blog.)
I chose sketch #311 from May 2014.  You'll find the sketch below my project.

There are a lot of elements to this sketch and this wonderful patterned paper from LaLa Land Crafts made it so easy to coordinate all the pieces.  I also used these products from Jaded Blossom:

Sweet Christmas Wishes Stamp/Die 

Border Dies

Candy Cane Stencil

Here is the sketch from May 2014 that I used.

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #318 ~ Sparkle and Shin

Hi Crafty Friends,
The holiday season is upon us and our neighborhoods are starting to show their sparkles and shiny lights.So, what better theme for Cut it Up challenge #318 than SPARKLE AND SHINE.
There are so many ways to add sparkle and/or shine to your projects.  I'm sharing a few on my design team project.

I've created a shaker card using some fun sparkles for inside the shaker.  I added more sparkle to the pinecone and holly berries using Wink of Stella.  For the shine I used gold mirror card stock and added gold ink to the Altenew Rustic Burlap Press Plate.  Finally, the acetate shaker window definitely shines.  

I colored the Betterpress Magic of Christmas frame image using Copic markers .  The shapes were created using Pinkfresh Studio's Nested Arches dies and the corner embellishment was made from dies from Spellbinders Make it Merry Florals.

I hope you'll play along with our challenge.  You may link your project HERE.

Sketch Saturday #764 Optional Twist: Something Distressed

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our next Sketch Saturday Challenge.  For Sketch #764, the optional twist is to distress something.
Distressing isn't really my crafty style but I found these older Bo Bunny papers that have a completely distressed look so I went with the.  I like the idea of the non-traditional holiday colors as well.

The sentiment is a stamp from Whimsy Stamps Merry Christmas Sentiments.

Here's the sketch for your guidance.

I look forward to seeing what you create.  Just link your project HERE.

Cut it Up Challenge #317 ~ Favorite Color(s)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Our theme for Cut it Up Challenge #317 is FAVORITE COLOR(S).

I really gravitate towards a green/purple color combination.  I never got to wear purple/lavender when I was young since my mom really disliked that color.  I remember my first independent act as a young adult was to purchase a completely purple ensemble - suit, scarf, shoes, handbag.  I was such a rebel - LOL!

Here's my card using the "A Friend Like You Bouquet" Betterpress plate and Copic Markers.

 I added a butterfly from Pinkfresh Studio's Fluttering Butterfly die/washi tape collection.  I also used Jaded Blossom's Rectangle dies to give the mat a little more dimension.

I hope you'll play along with us HERE.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 51, Card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
There is still plenty of time left in our November BYSH sketch challenge.
For my second card I've used more wonderful Lala Land Crafts patterned papers and a cute image from SSS Polar Christmas stamp and die set.  I used Copic markers to color and some Frosted Lace Stickles for shiny dimension.

Here's the sketch.

For inspiration check out our blog (link above) and our Facebook page, then link YOUR card to our Sketch 51 album HERE.

Can't wait to see what your create.

Sketch Saturday # 763 with Optional Twist: Sympathy Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have a new challenge sketch for Sketch Saturday #763.The optional twist is to make a sympathy card.
Here's my card.

I used the reverse foiling technique on the tag.  I save most of used foil sheets just so I can use this technique.  I also used:

Jaded Blossom Wishing You Comfort stamp set (heat embossed)

Lala Land Crafts Tag die

Pink Fresh Studio Fluttering Butterfies Washi tape (with die)

Spellbinders Serenade with Autumn Vellum with foil

Here's Sketch # 763.

I hope you'll play along.

Just link your project HERE

Cut it Challenges #316 ~ Grateful and/or Thankful

Hi Crafty Friends,
The weather in NorCal has finally changed to fall and our leaves are turning.  Best of all, the temperatures are so much cooler.  I love fall!
Our challenge at Cut it Up is GRATEFUL and/or THANKFUL.Here's my design team inspiration.

For this project I used:

Betterpress plate and dies - Autumn Leaves which I foiled using my Glimmer system

Jaded Blossom Fall Word Dies

Jaded Blossom Falling Leaving stencil which I dry embossed and then lightly inked.

Please join us for this challenge.  Link your project 

HERE.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ November Challenge/Sketch #51

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for you at BYSH Cardmakers.
I think I have enough cards for my December 1st mailing so now I'm on to next year!
I've used some amazing patterned papers for this card along with an adorable die.The papers and die are from Lala Land Crafts.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

Please share your project in our Facebook Group and on Instagram.

You can find inspiration from the design on the blog HERE and in the Facebook Group HERE.

Pearly Sparkles November Challenge ~ Angels

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another Pearly Sparkles challenge.
Our theme is Angels.  I've used Lala Land Crafts products for this card which was inspired by a Make and Take presented by Irina Blount at my local craft store quite a few years ago.

Products used:LLLC Sympathy Stamp Set and Marble background stamp, Lace Stencil, Mandala Doily die, Leaves and Flowers dies.  I also used Jaded Blossom's Stitched and Scallop Ovals.The paper is Neenah Desert Storm.
I hope you'll join us this month by adding your project to the link above.

The Outlawz Festive Friday ~ Novemeber Challenge, Winter Birds

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to my Outlawz Festive Friday November challenge post.
As always, you have 4 themes to choose from.  This month's choices are:Christmas (always a choice)SnowflakesWinter FunWinter Birds
Here's my project.

The project was inspired by the Altenew inspiration guide.

For this card I've used:

Altenew Birds of the Seasonn (stencil, stamp and dies) 

Altenew Sweater Stencil

Spellbinders Sealed Holly Sprigs die set

Altenew Inks

I hope you'll play along with us.

Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch # 762 with Optional Twist, include Ribbon

Hi Crafty Friends,
Yay!  Time for another Sketch Saturday project. For sketch #762, the optional twist is to use ribbon.
Here's my take on the sketch.

I used these products:

Jaded Blossom Holly Berries Stencil and Scallop and Stitched Circles

Pinkfresh Studio Making Spirits Brights stamp set

Various Ribbons from my stash

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

Be sure to visit the blog and then play along with us.

I'm entering this card in the BYSH Falling for the Holidays Linky Party.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Fall into the Holidays Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
Woohoo!  BYSH is having another Linky Party.  Here's your chance to get lots of holiday inspiration and link up as many of your holiday cards for a chance to win amazing prizes from our many fabulous sponsors.
Here's my design team card for our Fall Linky.

The layout was inspired by Pinkfresh Studio Connect and Create project.I've used Pinkfresh Studio's Holiday Diamond Cover Plate and Making Spirits Bright Sentiment set.The die cuts are from Spellbinders Make it Merry Florals.
The linky party is live through October 24 so you have lots of time to enter as many projects as you'd like.  The Linky can be found on the BYSH blog HERE.

Cut it Up Challenges #315 ~ Add Embellishments

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Cut it Up Challenge is one of my personal favorites ~ Add Embellishments.
Two of my favorite techniques to take cards up a level are layering and add just the right amount of embellishments.
Here's my card inspired by a Pinkfresh Studio Connect and Create project.

For this project I used:

Pinkfresh Studio Stitched Christmas Star Cover Plate, inks, and Nested Arches

Simon Says Stamp Polar Christmas stamps set

Pretty Pink Posh Stacked Scallops Stencil

I hope you'll play along.  Be sure to include a die cut on your project.

I'm adding this card to the BYSH Falling for the Holidays Linky party.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 50, card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
My second BYSH card is being shared on the blog so I wanted to share it here as well.
The sketch is simple so there are so many ways it can be used.  Be sure to visit the Facebook page for more ideas (and the BYSH blog) and to share your entry.
Here's my card.

This amazing stencil is from Pinkfresh Studio.  I love the elegant simplicity of this card.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You have until the end of the month to play along.

Also, be on the lookout for our October Linky party which will begins October 18.

Sketch Saturday Sketch Challenge #761 ~ Optional twist, Use orange

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have another sketch for you at Sketch Saturday.
Challenge 761's optional twist is to use ORANGE on your card.
Here's a fun Halloween card I created from goodies in my diecut stash.

Everything used on the card is from Jaded Blossom and Lala Land Crafts.

Sometimes those stashed items come in handy!

Here's the inspiration sketch for this challenge.

Follow the link above to play along.

Cut it Challenge #314 ~ Inspired by a Song

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Cut it Up.Our first challenge for October is "Inspired by a Song."This has always been a design team favorite.
Here's my card.

I'm still adding cards to my Christmas stash so I'll have enough to send out by December 1.

I was inspired by the Gina K Stamptember collaboration set, Stay Cozy.  I also used Lala Land Crafts Snowglobe die set and mountains stencil.

So, my inspiration song is ........

I hope you'll play along.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ October 2024

Hi Crafty Friends,
There's a new challenge open at Festive Fridays.We always have 4 themes for you to choose from.  This month's themes are:ChristmasFall ColorsHalloweenPlaying in the Leaves
Here's my project.

I was playing around with different techniques for this one.

I foiled the leaves foil plate onto heat resistant acetate then attached the panel to the card base under the 3/4 inch flap to which I added a heat embossed sentiment.  I used an Altenew 3D embossing folder for the inside panel.  I've placed a panel on the back for a personal message.  I love the foil on acetate!

I hope you'll play along this month.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch #50

Hi Crafty Friends,
A new month means a new sketch challenge for you at BYSH Cardmakers.If you've been playing along with us, you should have a pretty good holiday card stash by now.
Here's my first card for October.

I've used Pinkfresh Studio's Snowflake Background stamp and die set.

I stamped and then heat embossed the snowflakes for the background.  Then I stamped, heat embossed and cut out a second set to add dimension to the card.  The sentiment is from MFT Festive Flamingos stamp set.

Here's the sketch for this month's challenge.

You can play along with us all month by adding your card to Album #50 on the BYSH Facebook page HERE.

You can find more sketch inspiration on our BYSH blog HERE.

Pearly Sparkles October Challenge ~ Fantasy

Hi Crafty Friends,
Are you ready for a new month and a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles?This month's theme is Fantasy.
Here's my project.

Oooo, this one was a doozy to photograph because I used both acetate and gold foil.

I would love to have a genie come out of her bottle to grant me my wishes, how about you?

Products used for this card:

Lala Land Crafts ~ Genie Marci, lamp and palace border dies, and sentiment (from the January 2017 club kit.)

Jaded Blossom ~ Rectangle die, cloud stencil

Copic Markers

Pinkfresh Studio ink

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just follow the link above.

Sketch Saturday #760 ~ Optional Twist: Masculine

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another Sketch Saturday challenge for you.  This sketch has the optional twist of making it a masculine card.
Here's my card using an adorable image from LaLa Land Crafts colored using Copic markers.

I also used Whimsy dies to create the chevrons and Altenew's Organic Linen embossing folder for background interest.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

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

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 49, Card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my second design team card for the September BYSH sketch challenge #49.
I love backgrounds and patterned papers and this card has both.

I used a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder for the main background and Echo Park patterned paper for the floral accent.  The stitched scallop border is from Jaded Blossom and so is the stitched label.

You have until September 30 to play along with this month's challenge.

Just link your project to our Facebook Page HERE.

You'll find lots of inspiration on the Facebook page as well as our BYSH Blog HERE.

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #313 ~ Colors of Fall/Autumn

Hi Crafty Friends,
Happy Fall!  Of course in California our weather decided to have one more go at Summer weather - ugh!
Our Cut it Up Challenge #313 is Colors of Fall/Autumn.
I created this card for my daughter's 2nd wedding anniversary.  She got married in September so her colors were fall colors. 

All of the crafty products I used are from Pinkfresh Studio.

It's a New Day Floral - stamp, stencil, die set

Dotted Fancy Frames

Fluttering Butterflies - washi and die

Perfect Sentiment stamp set

I hope you'll play along with us.

Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch#759 ~ Optional Twist: feature a sentiment

Hi Crafty Friends,
I hope you're enjoying playing along with the amazing sketches we have at Sketch Saturday.
For sketch #759 the optional twist is to feature a sentiment.
I used the sketch (shared below) to create an anniversary card for my daughter and son-in-law.I made all of the Save the Dates, Wedding Invites, favors, and table decorations for their rustic chic wedding.  So, for each anniversary (this is #6) I use left over bits from all of things I papercrafted for the wedding.  Here's their card for this year.

And, here's the sketch for your inspiration.  You'll notice that I changed the orientation.

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #312 ~ What's in Your Garden

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our first September challenge at Cut it Up Challenges.#312 is "What's in Your Garden?"
This theme can have a variety of interpretations.  Some gardens have flowers, others veggies, or even birds and critters.  Let your creative imagination have fun with it.
I've used my Spellbinders Betterpress to create my card.

 

I used the Sealed Floral and Let's Chat Soon plates.  I pressed with Betterpress black ink and used my Zig Clear Color Real Brush pens to water color the image.  My die cut is from the Pinkfresh Studio Ornate Rectangle Frame set.

I hope you'll join our challenge.  Upload your project HERE.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ September

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a new Festive Friday Challenge.We have four themes for you to choose from:Christmas (always a choice)Your Favorite ColorBack to SchoolFall is Coming
I'm still working hard to have a large Christmas card stash so this month's card follows the Christmas theme.

I've used the Glimmer foil system to create this card.  The sentiment is from Spellbinders and the snowflakes are from Pinkfresh Studio.  I also used a glitter paste for the background stencil from Jaded Blossom.  The Internal Scallop Rectangle is also Jaded Blossom.
I hope you'll play with this month's challenge.  Be sure to link to the blog and also share on the Outlawz Fan Page on Facebook.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch Challenge #49

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today we're revealing our newest sketch (#49) at BYSH and I'm sharing my first card for September's challenge on Facebook HERE. Just add your challenge card to album #49.

The papers are from Echo Park.  The sentiment and snowflake have been foiled using the Glimmer system and Pinkfresh studio and Spellbinders hot foil plates.

Here's the sketch for this month's challenge.

We hope you'll play along.  You'll find inspiration in our FB group and also the BYSH blog HERE.

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

Hi Crafty Friends,Welcome to Pearly Sparkles' Traci's Recipe Challenge.
Each year we honor our founder's memory by hosting a challenge that include her favorite things: the color pink, pearls, and sparkle.
Here's my card that includes all of Traci's faves.

The stenciled florals, sentiment, and shape die cuts are from Pinkfresh Studio.  The embossing folder used for the mat is from Altenew.
Follow the link above to play along with this challenge.  

Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch 758 ~ Twist, Use Sequins

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Sketch Saturday challenge.The OPTIONAL twist for this challenge is to use sequins.

I've used the Betterpress Society exclusive Betterpress plate Winter Springs Tree which I foiled using my Glimmer machine.  I used the stencil add-on to ink up tree then added a Spellbinders Holly Sprigs die cut and some gold sequins.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration:

I hope you'll play along.

Just link your project to Sketch Saturday.

Cut it Up Challenge #311 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's one of your favorites!  Our new challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog isANYTHING GOES.
Here's a card I made for a very special friend for her birthday.

I used some amazing Pinkfresh Studio products to create this card including Sunflower Washi Tape/die and Folk Edge Circles, Twist Pattern press plate/die, and Extra Special Sentiments/die.

We hope you'll play along.  Just add your project to the link above.