Cut it Up Challenge #309 ~ Clean and Simple

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our theme for Cut it Up Challenge #309 isCLEAN AND SIMPLE.
I love layers and lots of die cuts so this is sometimes a difficult theme for me but I also love seeing cards with simple, clean layouts.  I've used Pinkfresh Studio products for this A2 card.I couldn't help myself!  I did add extra layers to the sentiment and popped up the butterfly LOL.

Products used:

Fluttering Butterflies Suite, washi tape, stamp and die set

Folk Edge Circles Dies.

I hope you'll play along.  Be sure to visit our Facebook Community page where we feature our Design Team's Top Cuts for each challenge.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Sketch #47 ~ Design Team Card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
There are still a few days left to enter our BYSH Sketch Challenge #47.Just link your card HERE in our Facebook Challenge Group.
Here's my second design team card.

I love the look of the black and white for this snowflake-themed card.

Products used:

Casual Fridays Bring on the Snowflakes stamp

Altenew 3D embossing folder Snow Stars

Simon Says Stamp Gifts of Love sentiment

Here's the inspiration sketch.

I hope you'll play along.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Christmas in July Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for our summer Linky Party at BYSH.  This week-long event gives you a chance to get ahead on your holiday card making as well as have an opportunity to win some amazing prizes.
All projects should be linked to the BYSHcardmakers Blog using the linky tool. You can enter as often as you'd like during our Linky Party, July 19 -26.  You can also share on our Facebook page HERE, but you must link to blog to be eligible for our prizes.
Here's my Design Team project:

I used my Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil system to create this card.  I used the Poinsettia Spray hot foil plate and die for the main image.  The sentiment is from a Spellbinders hot foil holiday sentiments set.  I also used a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder for the background.
I hope you'll play along with our Linky Party.

Sketch Saturday ~ Challenge Sketch #755

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have our next Sketch Saturday Challenge  ready for you to play along.
Here's my inspiration using Sketch #755.

I was stumped at first but as I began designing, it just all came together.

I used Jaded Blossom's Diamond Dies to create the background.  The sentiment, also Jaded Blossom, and presents (Lala Land Crafts) are popped up on velum rectangle.  

Here's our inspiration sketch.

I hope you will play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #308 ~ Christmas in July

Hi Crafty Friends,
I know, another Christmas in July challenge but just celebrate that you're getting ahead on your holiday crafting!
I dug out some old favorites from my extensive Lala Land Crafts collection to create this card.

I've been using so many of my newer tools that I haven't used Copic markers in a while so here you go!

The stamps, lantern die, and stencil are all Lala Land Crafts products. The card mat die and stitched circle are from Jaded Blossom I really love the mice from this adorable Caroling set.

We hope you'll play along by linking your project to Cut it Up Challenges.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Challenge #47, July 2024

 Hi Crafty Friends,

It's a new month and a new sketch challenge at BYSH Cardmakers.

Here's my first DT project for this month using sketch #47.

I
used a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder for the background, an older LaLa Land Crafts die for the focal image and a Jaded Blossom sentiment with die.

Here's the sketch for this month:

I hope you'll play along with us.  You can find inspiration on the blog (link above) and then link up to our Facebook page with your project HERE.

Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ July

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's the first Friday of a new month (July) so time for a newOutlawz Festive Friday Challenge.
We have 4 themes to choose from:Christmas (always a choice)SummerBeachUse Buttons
I've used my newest Betterpress Society plate (Summer Vibes) to create this card.

I ink blended the cloud background using Jaded Blossom's Clouds stencil and Distress Oxides.

Then I used the registration template to press the images using Betterpress Ink.

I foiled the sentiment - yes, you can use Betterpress plates with your Glimmer Foiling system - and cut it our using Pinkfresh Studio's Nested Arches.

This is an A2 topfold card.

I hope you'll play along with us this month.  Be sure to visit the Outlawz Fan Page on Facebook.

Pearly Sparkles July 2024 Challenge ~ Christmas in July

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's July 1st and time for a new Pearly Sparkles challenge.Our theme this month is Christmas in July.
I was going through some older stamp sets and found this layering set from Hero Arts so I decided to play.

I was inspired by the sample card on the packaging for the final card design.
Layering stamps have sure come a long way in ease of application since this set was sold!
Hope you'll play along with us this month.  

New Team!! Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch #754

Hi Crafty Friends,

Yep!  I have joined a new design team.  I seem to get more accomplished when I have deadlines and I do love using card sketches so joining the Sketch Saturday team seemed like a good match.

This is my first challenge as a DT member.  You'll find the challenge sketch below my project.

Challenge 754 is to use an archived sketch and I followed Sketch 631 with no "creative license."

The patterned paper is from an older set of Webster's Pages.  Their papers are so elegant.

All of the plain cardstock papers are from Michael's.  I also used:

Altenew Deck Planks 3D embossing folder

Jaded Blossom Stitched Squares and Flag Dies

Spellbinders Sweet Birdie

Copic Markers

You can find all of the archived sketches on the blog.

I'd love to see you play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #307 ~ Critter (Real or Fantasy)

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our next Cut it Up Challenge is CRITTERS.  Yours can be either real or make believe.
I've used Spellbinders adorable Dancing Birthday Panda to make my critter card.

The legs are a separate die cut that wiggle when attached with a dimensional circle.

I also used a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder for the background and Pinkfresh Studio Nested Arches for the mat.  The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps Panda Butt set.

I hope you'll play along.  Remember that our Top Cuts for each challenge are featured on our Facebook Community Page and you'll have a chance to become a Guest Designer if you'd like.

Link up your project HERE.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 46, project 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
With the end of the month approaching, we are finishing up our projects for BYSH #46.
This month's sponsor is Lawn Fawn and I've used another sweet LF image on this card.

Along with Echo Park papers, I've used Lawn Fawn's Cheery Christmas stamp set colored using Copic markers.  The sentiment has been heat embossed.

It's not too late to join our Facebook challenge HERE.

Here's a look at sketch #46 for your reference.

Remember, you can also find inspiration on the BYSH blog HERE.

Cut it Up Challenge #306 ~ Feeling Blue

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Cut it Up Challenge.Our theme for #306 is Feeling Blue ~ use blue as the dominant color.
Here's my project.

I had so much fun using a variety of Pinkfresh Studio products on this card.

Products used:

Joyful Days press plate plates, dies, and stencil

Nested Arches

Dotted Scallops Cover Plate

Ink Cubes - Morning Sky set

Glitter Drops

I love that you can match your die cuts to your stencil or stamped images just by inking.  You don't always have to have the coordinating card stock.

And for this challenge, leaves don't always have to be green, right?

I hope you'll play along at

http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com

Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ June

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Festive Friday June challenge is open and ready for your wonderful entries.
Remember, we have 4 themes for you to choose from:Christmas (always)Father's DayFlowersCats or Dogs
I chose to make a Father's Day for this month's challenge.

Fractured cards seem to very popular right now and I've been wanting to try one.

I attend monthly card classes with a local group and our hostess showed us the fractured technique.

It was so much fun and I love all the possibilities.  I've had these masculine papers in my stash for quite awhile.  The letter dies are from Jaded Blossom. And, I still love using buttons which are always a part of my stash.

I hope you'll play along with us.

Pearly Sparkles June Challenge ~ For the Girls

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month and a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
Our theme for June is "For the Girls."
I've used several products from one of my favorite companies, Pinkfresh Studio.

The sentiment and washi tape floras are from the Enchanting Flora suite.  I love using PF washi because there is a companion die set making it so easy to cut out the florals and stamped sentiment.

I've also used a PF essential die for the sparkly frame and PF inks to blend the background which is a Spellbinders 3D embossing.

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

Cut it Up Challenge #305 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Cut it Up.  #305 is one you'll love because it'sANYTHING GOES.
Here's my card.

For this birthday card I used the Waffle Flower postage stamp die and stencil set along with stamps from Whimsy Stamps' Penguin Poop set.  I just wanted it to be fun and light hearted.
We can't wait to see your wonderful creations on our Cut it Up Challenges Blog HEREHERE.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 45 Card #2

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's my final card for BYSH Challenge #45. Our new challenge (June) will be shared tomorrow on the BYSHBYSH Blog.

I've used more papers from Authentique.  The die cut is from Jaded Blossom along with the sentiment.I used a Whimsy Stamps die for the scallop edge.You can still add your card to the Challenge 45 folder on the BYSH Facebook page HERE.
Just a reminder, you don't have to enter our sketch challenges to post your holiday cards.  You are welcome to post on the main page just to share your holiday craftiness.  Our sketch challenges are for inspiration AND you might win a nice prize if you enter.
Here's to staying ahead of the holiday game.
Hugs!!!

Cut it Up Challenge #304 ~ Send Me Flowers

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our next Cut it Up challenge is posted on the CIU blog.Our theme for challenge #304 is SEND ME FLOWERS.  Don't forget that you must follow the theme and include a die cut.
Here's my project using a stencil set from Pinkfresh Studio.

I heat embossed a Jaded Blossom sentiment onto velum and popped it up over the stenciled background mat which I cut out using a Jaded Blossom Scalloped Rectangle die.

All of the inks I used are also from Pinkfresh Studio.

I hope you'll play along with us.

The Top Cuts from our last challenge can be found in our blog post along with our Cut it Up Community Facebook page.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ May Challenge #45

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch challenge for the month of May on the BYSH Facebook page HERE.
You'll find the sketch at the bottom of this post.
First, here's my project using some older Authentique papers and a Whimsy Stamps die.

The sentiment is a Jaded Blossom stamp and all I added was a twine bow.

You'll find lots of inspiration on the Facebook page and also on the BYSH Blog.

Here's this month's sketch for your interpretation.

Cut it Up Challenge #303 ~ Add a Sentiment

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to our next Cut it Up Challenge.
For this challenge we'd like you to Add A Sentiment to your project.Don't forget to include a die cut as well.
Here's my card.

I've used a new Spellbinders Betterpress plate for this card.  This set also comes with a die and  a registration guide that goes on the platform so you can easily align and then stamp each part in a different color ink and still have it line up perfectly.  This is a new addition to Betterpress stamping and it really extends the possibilities.
I hope you'll play along with us for this next challenge.  Be sure to visit our Facebook community page when we feature the Top Cuts for each challenge.  You can find the community page HERE.

Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ May Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's May so time for a new Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.
As always, we have four themes for you to choose from:Christmas (always a choice)Mother's DaySpring FlowersWrap it Up (ribbon or twine)
My card would be perfect for both Spring Flowers or Mother's Day.

I used Spellbinders Layered Daisies die set, a Scallop Oval from Jaded Blossom and gems from Pinkfresh Studio.  I die cut using Hammermill 100# cardstock and then ink blended the florals.

I hope you'll play along with our challenge.  Challenge rules and inspiration can be found on the blog (link above), and we'd love you to join our Facebook Fan page as well.

Thanks for dropping by :)

Pearly Sparkles May Challenge ~ Cats and Dogs

Hi Crafty Friends,Wowzers!  It's May already.  Our weather in Northern California still can't decide whether or not it's spring or winter.  80 degrees today and Saturday, 60 degrees and rain.  Ugh!
We have a fun new challenge at Pearly Sparkles ~ Cats and Dogs.
Here's my project.

I used the Peek-a-Boo Window die from Whimsy stamps and an image from My Favorite Things Four Legged Friends stamp set.  I think this makes a cute shaker card.
I hope you'll play along with us this month.Upload your project HERE.

Build Your Stash Cardmakers ~ Sketch Challenge #44, Project 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
April's BYSH sketch is so easy to interpret!   Here is my second design team project for #44. 

I love gold and white, especially for the holidays.

The Christmas die cut is from LaLa Land Crafts and the gold embossed "MERRY" is part of a Jaded Blossom set.

The challenge is open through the end of April.  You can find inspiration on the BYSH blog and in our Facebook group.  Then you can enter your own project HERE.

Here's the challenge sketch.

There's still time to play along.

BYSH Cardmakers April Spring into Christmas Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Linky Party is active through April 26.  I hope you'll link up your project(s).  The more you share, the best chance you have of winning prizes from our amazing sponsors.
Today in our Facebook Group we're featuring our sponsor, Jaded Blossom.This is one of favorite companies.  I had the pleasure of designing for them for over three years.
Here's a quick card I created using their products.

I used these Jaded Blossom products:

Pinecone Dies, Octagon Dies, and Fuzzy Mittens stamp set.

The papers are from Echo Park.

You have lots of time to play along.

BYSH Cardmakers April Linky Party ~ Spring into Christmas

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our spring Linky party is open at Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  We have so many amazing sponsors and some fabulous prizes to be won by those who link up their projects on our blog.
Here's my project using my Glimmer Foiling system and a Betterpress plate (yes, you can foil using your Betterpress plates!!!)  By using an alcohol ink-compatible cardstock, I was able to use Copic markers after foiling the image.

You may enter as many projects as you'd like during the event; more chances for you to win and you'll be putting a dent in your holiday cardmaking - woohoo!!

So, what are you waiting for? 

Cut it Up Challenge #302 ~ Starts with a B

Hi Crafty Friends,
So glad you're visiting.  Today I'm sharing my project for Cut it Up's challenge 302 ~ Starts with a B
Here's my Butterfly project.

I have been participating in the PinkFresh Studio's Create and Connect cardmaking events.  During our last event, we were introduced to their amazing Washi tape designs.  In the Fluttering Butterflies product suite, there is a die that matches both the clear stamp set and the Washi tape!  All of the stems and butterflies are cut at once - LOVE IT!!

I also used the PF Daisy Chain coverplate for the background which I ink blended using PF inks.  The sentiment is from the PF Extra Special sentiments set and I added some PF glitter dots.

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

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch Challenge # 44

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our newest challenge at BYSH has been open since April 1.  Here is my first design team project for #44. 

I finally got my Copic markers out to color this cute little image using a stamp that has been in my stash.

The challenge is open through the end of April.  You can find inspiration on the BYSH blog and in our Facebook group.  Then you can enter your own project HERE.

Here's the challenge sketch.

We hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #301 ~ 3-2-1

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a fun new challenge for you at Cut it Up Challenges.For Challenge #301 we're asking you to use 3 gems, 2 die cuts, and 1 sentiment on your project.
Here's my card.

I used my Betterpress letterpress system for this card.  The plates are from Spellbinders and included the sentiment die cut as well.  I added a frame from Pinkfresh Studio's essential frame dies.I used black Betterpress ink on Betterpress paper.  I love the deep impression made by using this system.  I considered adding water color but decided the 3 red gems added just the right "drama."
I hope you'll play along.  Please upload your project to our challenge blog (link above.)

Outlawz Challenge ~ Festive Friday April Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm so excited to announce that I have joined the Outlawz Challenge - Festive Friday design team.It will be fun being a part of another challenge blog and I hope you'll join me by playing along.
This challenge has FOUR themes for you to choose from each month.  April's themes are:Christmas (always a choice)Happy EasterSpring is in the AirClean and Simple (CAS)
I have some new crafty tools that I've been playing with.  My newest is the Glimmer Foil systemso I decided to follow the CAS theme with this card made using the Glimmer and plates from Spellbinders (sentiment) and Pinkfresh Studio (design.)

Please visit the blog (link above) to read the challenge guidelines and upload your project.

We're also on Facebook HERE where you can read about All of the Outlawz challenges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Pearly Sparkles April Challenge ~ For Men or Boys

Hi Crafty Friends,
Happy April!  Here in northern California our March roared in like a lion, but it sure didn't go out like a lamb.  Our weather still can't make up its mind whether it's winter or spring.  I'm truly ready  to wear my flip flops but . . . 
Our Pearly Sparkles April challenge is "For men or Boys."  Sometimes those masculine cards can be a struggle but I think the Betterpress plate I chose to use works well.

The sentiment is also a Betterpress plate.  I love the deep etching these plates produce.  I inked up the background before I pressed and actually cut the mat apart so that more of the design would show after adding the rather large sentiment.  The finished card is 6x5.
I hope you'll play along with us this month.  Just follow the link above to add your card to the challenge.

BYSH Cardmakers ~ March Challenge #43, project 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
 Sketch challenge #43 is open on the Build Your Stash Holiday CardmakersFacebook page.  You'll find the sketch below and you may visit the BLOG and the Facebook page for more inspiration and then upload your challenge project HERE.
Here's my second project for this month's challenge.

The papers and embellishments are from Echo Park.

Here's sketch #43 for your inspiration:

I hope you'll play along and keep building your holiday stash.

Cut it Up Challenge #300 ~ Happy Birthday!

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for Cut it Up's 300th challenge!  Wowzers, I remember when we celebrated our 100th and thought it was a really big deal.  So many cards, so many challenges and now I've been the blog owner for a little over a year.  Time flies when you love crafting.
Our 300th challenge theme is Happy Birthday.

For this birthday card I decided to use some new crafty products.The card base and window were cut from Spellbinders Make a Wish Arch Labels.The flowers are from Pinkfresh Studio's Breezy Bloons.  I used the stamp, die, and stencils from this set.  There is also a press plate but I heat embossed the stamp instead.  The gems are also from Pinkfresh Studio.  The sentiment is Jaded Blossom's So many birthdays 4.  I used Pinkfresh Studio ink cubes and design papers from Authentique.
I hope you'll play along with our 300th challenge.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ March Challenge, Sketch #43

Hi Crafty Friends,
 Sketch challenge #43 is open on the Build Your Stash Holiday CardmakersFacebook page.  You'll find the sketch below and you may visit the BLOG and the Facebook page for more inspiration and then upload your challenge project HERE.
Here's my first project for this month's challenge.

Here's sketch #43 for your inspiration:

I hope you'll play along and keep building your holiday stash.

Cut it Up Challenge #299 ~ Colors of Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a new challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.
Those of us in the USA are truly ready for spring so to help it along, our theme isCOLORS OF SPRING.
Here's my card:

I recently participated in Pinkfresh Studio's Create and Connect Cardmaking event.This card was inspired by one of the techniques we used - partial die cutting to create the border.If you haven't used Pinkfresh Studio's stamp/stencil/die sets, I encourage you to give them a try.I used the Cosmos Bunch set and Pinkfresh cube inks.  I also used a coverplate for the inside background and inked the stripe to fill in the space.  I've used one of my favorite color combinations for this card, lavender and green.
I hope you'll play along and share your project through the link above.

Pearly Sparkles March Challenge ~ Celebrate

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our new challenge for March is CELEBRATE.  Oh so many ways to interpret this theme!You can join our challenge by uploading your project to the Pearly Sparkles blog HERE.
I'm sharing my project which was made for a very special 18th birthday celebration.

For this card I used Jaded Blossom's Gnome Dies and Build a Booth dies.  I also added dies from Spellbinders.  

I hope you'll play along.  Playing along with blog challenges is such a great way to share you creativity with fellow crafters.

Cut it Up Challenge #298 ~ Dots and/or Stripes

Hi Crafty Friends,
Cut it Up Challenge #298 is up.  The theme is Dots and/or Stripes.Be sure to visit the team blog for some amazing inspiration projects.
Here's mine using Waffle Flower's Postage Stamp  stamp, stencil, and die set.

You may upload your project HERE.