Cut it Up Challenge #343 ~ Favorite Color

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's a fun Cut it Up challenge for you.  Use your favorite color.I'm still in the Christmas card mode, but it was fun using non-traditional colors.

For the background, I used the debossed side of a Spellbinders 3D folder. The ornament and branch is from Jaded Blossom's Build an Ornament die set and the silver frame was made using Taylored Expressions A2 Layer Stacklets  The patterned paper is Doodlebug Polar Pals and the sentiment is from a Spellbinders foil plate/die  Christmas sentiment set.

I hope you'll play along.

Don't forget, Cut it Up also has a DESIGN TEAM call for next year's challenges.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers November ~ Sketch 63

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's my second card for the BYSHcardmakers sketch #63 challenge.

I think this amazing DSP from Lala Land Crafts (Christmas Traditions) is the perfect backdrop for this foiled tree from Gina K Designs (Shimmering Christmas/polyglaze shaeet)

You can find inspiration on our blog linked above and on our Facebook page where you'll also upload your entry.

Here's the sketch to guide you.

Double Trouble Challenge #204 ~ 3-2-1 "It's A Tall Order"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #204 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "It's a Tall Order"

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.

 -

Here's my project for #204 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors - Blue, Purple/Pink, Yellow using Gina K inks

2 Images - Images and sentiment from Gina K/Simon Says Stamp Stay Cozy stamp set

1 Slimline or mini-slimline card - Jaded Blossom Slimline Dies 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 optional twist: Things that start with a T - trees

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #683  You can see the sketch in the graphic below.

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

I hope you'll play along.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ November 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm sharing the final 2025 challenge for The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.
We are making some changes to the Outlawz family of challenges in 2026.Our Festive Friday challenge will be exclusively CHRISTMAS beginning in the new year.
But, for this final challenge for this year, we still have 4 theme choices for you:ChristmasThankfulFriendshipJust Because
Here's my card for the November challenge ~

 I've used these products:

Unity stamps Pines of Endearment

Gina K Designs Master Layout 1

Lala Land Crafts Christmas Star

Craft Consortium 6x6 ink drops paper pad

Spellbinders Christmas Sentiments hot foil plate and die

We're excited about the upcoming changes and hope to see you in the new year.

Moving Along with the Times November Challenge ~ Winter Wonderland

Hi Crafty Friends,
Moving Along with the Times challenge blog has released its November theme, Winter Wonderland.
I took an online card class from SCT and was introduced to LDRS cardmaking kits.I used papers from the Wildwood Cardmaking kit for this project.

I also added branches from Sizzix and a Gina K Designs sentiment made using thermal foil and her Shimmering Christmas Polyglaze sentiments.  I ink splattered the design paper before adding the die cuts and sentiment.  LDRS also has rub on "splatters" if splattering isn't your thing!

I hope you'll join our challenge this month.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers~ November Challenge #63

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our new BYSHcardmakers challenge #63 begins today.  If you're just getting around to making your holiday cards, this sketch is for you.  It's easy and lends itself to mass production.
You'll find lots of inspiration throughtout the month in our Facebook Group HERE, and on our blog.
Here's my first card for November's sketch challenge.

I've used Lala Land Crafts Christmas Traditions design paper

Gina K Designs O Christmas Tree stamp set

Jaded Blossom's Winter Sparkle and Snow stencils

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

Here's the sketch for this month.

I hope you'll play along.

Pearly Sparkles November Challenge ~ Snowman

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our November Challenge at Pearly Sparkles is a SNOWMAN, or woman, child or even a family!!
I used elements from some new die sets to create my card.

The background is embossed using Cuttlebug's Divine Swirls (an oldie) and then splattered.

The die cut images are all from Simon Hurley for Spellbinders Simon's Snowglobe set which included three different sets to change up the scenes.

We can't wait to see what you create.  Just use the link above to share your project.

Cut it Up Challenge #342 ~ Thankful, Grateful, Blessed

Hi Crafty Friends,
Although it's Halloween, my thoughts are now on Thanksgiving.  I'll be changing out my home decor first thing tomorrow morning.  
Here's my card the Cut it Up's Thankful, Grateful, Blessed challenge.

I thought that these card elements were perfect for an easel card.

I was introduced to this die set at my monthly card class with Sharon Doan.

Products used:

Spellbinders Acorn House

Jaded Blossom Stitched Arch Dies and Friendsgiving stamp/die set

Echo Part 6x6 paper pad

Follow the link above to join in our challenge.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ October Sketch #62

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's the last day of the month and the final day to enter BYSHcardmakers sketch challenge #62.
Post your card in our Facebook Group HERE.
Here's my final challenge card.

I've used the Betterpress Festive Poinsettia plate and stencil to create this card along with Gina K Designs Master Layout 2 dies and Taylored Expressions A2 Layer Stacklets.

We'll have a new sketch for you tomorrow, but you can still play along with this today.

Check out the blog and our FB page for more design inspiration.

Double Trouble Challenge #203, 3-2-1 Recipe "Round and Round"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #203 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Round and Round"

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.

Here's my project for #203 and how I interpreted all the Things!

 

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

3 Circles -The wreath and red accent circle are from Jaded Blossoms Stitched Circle die set.  The remaining circles were created using Cuttlebug Seeing Spots embossing folder.

2 Images - the wreath was created using Jaded Blossom and Spellbinders dies.  The Cardinal is from Jaded Blossom Gnome Dies: Winter Add Ons. The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom Holly 2 stamp set

1 Ribbon, Twine, or Cord - I used gold cord to tie the bow and red glitter cord for the wreath bow.

  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 optional twist: - Include at least one bird - the cardinal

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #682  You can see the sketch in the graphic below.

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

I hope you'll play along.

BYSHcardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky

Hi Crafty Friends,
BYSHcardmakers is hosting their final week-long linky party for the year.We'll be sharing projects on our Facebook page and our blog will be available for YOU to link up as many projects as you wish for chances to win some amazing prizes from our fabulous list of spnsors.
Today I'm sharing another card using products from Unity Stamp Company, another of our amazing sponsors.

Products used:Pawsitively Wrapped Up stamp setCopic markersEcho Park Christmas Joy 6x6 paper pad

I hope you'll check in for the entire week and play along with us. 

BYSHcardmakers Fall Linky ~ project 3

Hi Crafty Friends,
BYSHcardmakers is hosting their final week-long linky party for the year.We'll be sharing projects on our Facebook page and our blog will be available for YOU to link up as many projects as you wish for chances to win some amazing prizes from our fabulous list of spnsors.
I'm sharing a card using products from Jaded Blossom Stamps, one of our amazing sponsors.

Products used:Jaded Blossom Stitched Arch DieJaded Blossom Poinsettia DieJaded Blossom Joyful Stamp setLala Land Crafts DSP paper

Remember, you have the entire week and play along with us. 

BYSHCardmakers ~ Falling for the Holidays Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
BYSHcardmakers is hosting their final week-long linky party for the year.We'll be sharing projects on our Facebook page and our blog will be available for YOU to link up as many projects as you wish for chances to win some amazing prizes from our fabulous list of spnsors.
Today I'm sharing a card using products from Unity Stamp Company, another of our amazing sponsors.

Products used:Simply Holiday stamp setOhuhu markersEcho Park Christmas Joy 6x6 paper pad

I hope you'll check in for the entire week and play along with us. 

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Falling for the Holidays Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
BYSHcardmakers is hosting their final week-long linky party for the year.We'll be sharing projects on our Facebook page and our blog will be available for YOU to link up as many projects as you wish for chances to win some amazing prizes from our fabulous list of spnsors.
Here's my first DT project using products from one of sponsors, Gina K Designs.

I've used these Gina K products:

Master Layouts 1

Shimmering Christmas ~ poly-glaze sheet 

Shimmering Christmas ~ dies

Flurries ~ poly-glaze sheet

O Christmas Tree ~ sentiment stamp and die

I hope you'll check in for the entire week and play along with us. 

Cut it Up Challenge #341 ~ Add Embellishments

Hi Crafty Friends,
There's a new challenge up at Cut it Up Challenges.
For this challenge, we're adding embellishments to our projects.
This anniversary card was made for a special couple by request from the hubby.I really enjoyed using the Cosmos which is the flower for the second anniversary and the favorite color of the "bride."  (After two years, she's still a bride, right?)

Here are the crafty products I used:

Pinkfresh Studio Cosmos stamp/die/stencil set

Pinkfresh Quilted Hearts Cover Plate

Pinkfresh Inks

Gina K Designs glitter pens

Gina K Designs clear flat sequins

Follow the link above to add your project to our challenge.  

Double Trouble Challenge #202 ~ Shades of Fall

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #202 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Shades of Fall"

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.

Here's my project for #202 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors, Shades of Fall - red, yellow, orange, and brown

2 Images -Pumpkins from Jaded Blossom's Wheelbarrow Fall Add Ons, Sentiment from JB's Haunted Highway stamp set

1Stenciled or dry embossed element - Simon Says Stamps Mod Forest 3D folder

  the first time I've tried i

You may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: - Autumn Fruit or Veggie - pumpkins

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to Use TSOT #681 and/or alternate Pearly Sparkles #112

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

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #340 ~ Use More Than One Die

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our first October challenge is up and ready for you to play along.Cut it Up Challenge #340 is "Use More Than One Die"
Here's my project using products from Pinkfresh Studio.

I've used:

Simple Joys (sentiment)

Nested Beaded Frames

Quilted Hearts Cover Plate

Bouquet Wrap (bow)

Floral Frenzy Die and Stencils

Pinkfresh Inks

I hope you'll play along.  Be sure to visit the blog to see some great inspiration from our team members and guest designers.  Don't forget that our Top Cuts are invited to join us as a guest designer in a challenge of their choice.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ October

Hi Crafty Friends,
October's Festive Friday Challenge is open.  We have 4 theme choices for you:ChristmasHalloweenAutumnMonsters
For this month, I have chosen to create an Autumn card using products from some of my favorite companies.  I've also used a number of techniques: stenciling, stamping, 3D dry embossing, heat embossing, and die cutting.
Here's my card.

Products used include:

Jaded Blossom Fall Leaves stencil

Altenew Tree Bark 3D embossing folder and Floral Laurel stamp/stencil/die set

Pinkfresh Studio Nested Arch die

Lala Land Crafts Stitched Banner die

There are some exciting changes coming to The Outlawz family of challenges.  You can read about the changes on our Facebook page HERE.

Hope you'll play along with us.

Moving Along with the Times October Challenge ~ Sentiment as Focal Point

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's my second project as a designer for Moving Along with the Times.
This month we're asking you to use a sentiment as your main focal point.
Here's my project.

This was an easy card to create using just the Betterpress set, Thank You Blooms.  I also used Betterpress cotton paper and Betterpress inks.  My choice of mats help bring out the colors.

I hope you'll play along.  Follow the link above to share your project.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers October challenge ~Sketch #62

Hi Crafty Friends,
If you haven't started your Christmas cards, now is a good time.This month's sketch at BYSH is great for mass production.

Once again I've used a Betterpress set, Essential Tag Accessories.  The DSP papers are from Echo Park, Christmas Joy 6x6 pad.  I also used Gina K Designs Master Layout 2 to die cut the mats

  We'll be sharing designs using this sketch all month.

You'll find inspiration on our blog HERE, and from our Facebook page HERE.

We invite you to share all of your holiday themed cards on our FB page and enter your sketch challenge card in folder #62.

Here's the sketch for this month.

Pearly Sparkles October Challenge #112 ~ Pumpkins and/or Autumn Leaves

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for Pearly Sparkles October challenge.
This month we're asking for projects that include pumpkins and/or autumn leaves.
Here's my project.

I've used products from some of my favorite companies.Jaded Blossom: Fancy Pumpkins Die set, Harvest Signs stamp setPinkfresh Studio: Stitched Basketweave Cover Plate, Beaded Rectangles DiesAltenew:Floral Laurel stamp, die, stencil set, Crisp Die Inks
I hope you'll play along.  Follow the link above to share your project.

Double Trouble Challenge #201 ~ 3-2-1 "Something, Anything, Everything"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #201 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Something, Anything, Everything"

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.

Here's my project for #201 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 of Something from your stash - the cardstock: Spellbinders Indigo and 3 patterns from Pebbles Inc - Simple Life 6 x 6

2 of Anything from your stash - Dies cuts: Jaded Blossom Rectangle die and Taylored Expressions Perfect Pennants - Dad

1of Everything else from your stash - embossing folder: Altenew Deck Planks

  the first time I've tried i

You may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: - Use TSOT #680 Sketch

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to Use 1 alternate challenge

I'm entering my card in Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #262 ~ Anything Goes

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

I hope you'll play along.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Sketch Challenge #61 ~ Card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another Christmas card to share with you for the BYSHcardmakers sketch challenge #61

I've used some beautiful DSP paper from Lala Land Crafts Winter Song pack and a fun 3D embossing folder from Altenew, Perfect Poinsettia.  I thought that adding a little inking added to the background and vibe of the paper.  This is a great design for batch card making.

The sketch is below.  

You can join us on our Facebook page by linking your project to the Sketch 61 folder.

Cut it Up Challenge #339 ~ It Looks Like Fall

Hi Crafty Friends,
We are just a few days away from the first day of fall in the USA so it's fitting that our Cut it Up Challenge #339 theme is IT LOOKS LIKE FALL.
Here's my project.

For this card, I used Gina K inks to blend the background then stamped over it with Taylored Expressions Fineline Script background stamp and white ink.  The leaves were cut using Jaded Blossom's Fancy Leaves dies.  I added a cute little tag with a vellum shadow and a JB sentiment.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Just add your card to the link above.

Double Trouble Challenge #200 ~ 3-2-1 "Oodles of Doodles"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #200 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Oodles of Doodles"

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.

Here's my project for #200 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Doodles or Doodle-like Stamps - I used Jaded Blossom's You are Succulent stamp set and did some hand-doodling around the edge.

2 layers

1 Sentiment - I used the sentiment from the stamp set

  the first time I've tried i

You may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: -add a punch of color - I used GinaK Grass Green ink and Souffle gelly roll pen.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to enter the TSOT #679

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

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #338 ~ LOL, That's Funny (Humorous)

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a fun challenge (literally) for you at Cut it Up Challenges.
Our theme is LOL, That's Funny.  We're looking for a little humor in your entries.
Here's my card.  It was so much fun to design.

I love this stamp set from Whimsy Stamps and have used it several times.

Whimsy Stamps Lookin Shark and Lookin Shark Elements

Lawn Fawn Ocean Wave Stencil

Altenew Circular Elements die set

La-la Land Crafts Under the Sea dies

Be sure to visit the team blog for more inspiration and to link up your design.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ September 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's a new month so time for more new challenges.
Here's my project for The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.We have 4 themes for you to choose from:ChristmasSchool DaysColors of the SeasonHappy Birthday
I've chosen Christmas since I'm still on a holiday roll.

I've been buying some new products to keep these creative juices flowing and this card uses two of them:

Stampendous Peace Dove die set

Spellbinders Pine Needles 3D embossing folder

I love the non-traditional background color.

I hope you'll play along with us this month.  You can upload your project using the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ September Sketch Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for you at BYSHcardmakers.
If you haven't started on your holiday cards, now is great time to start and this month's sketch lends itself well to creating multiples.  You'll find inspiration at the link above and can link your own project to our Facebook page HERE.  Be sure to find folder #61 so your card will be eligible for some crafty goodness.
Here's my sketch #61 project

Products used:

La-la Land Crafts DSP Christmas Hodgepodge

Jaded Blossom Banner Dies

Hero Arts Offset Holiday Messages

Here's the sketch for your reference.

Moving Along with the Times ~ New team!

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have joined some fellow bloggers in an effort to keep another monthly challenge blog going.Please join me at

https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com

I hope you'll take a look and help us keep this challenge going.

Our theme for September is

Butterflies and/or Dragonflies.

I have the perfect Betterpress plate for this challenge:

Betterpress Fluttering By press plate and stencils set.

I also used Gina K's Master Layouts 4, 5, and 18

Looking forward to seeing your projects.

Double Trouble Challenge #199 ~ 3-2-1 "Sweet Surprise"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #199 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Sweet Surprise"

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.

Here's my project for #199 and how I interpreted all the Things!

  

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

3 Layers - I  used Kaisercraft "Shine Bright" collection

2 Images (stamps, dies,ephemera) - Jaded Blossom Stitched Hexagons, ephemera made from paper pack

1 Aperture - shaker window made with JB Hexagon die

  the first time I've tried i

You may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: -Make a shaker card or fill the aperture with an image

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to enter the TSOT #678

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

I hope you'll play along.

Pearly Sparkles September Challenge ~ Traci's Recipe

Hi Crafty Friends,
September is always a special month at Pearly Sparkles. Our theme is in honor of our original blog owner, Traci, who passed away in 2018.  Her canine best friend was named Pearl.  Traci's favorite things were Pearls, Sparkles, and Pink.
Here's my card in honor of Traci.  I hope you'll play along.

Products used:

Altenew Sweet Blooms die set

Jaded Blossom Mini Tag Dies 2

Pink Fresh Butterflies in a Cloche (sentiment)

Crafter's Companion DSP

Join us by adding your project to the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #337 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our final Cut it Up challenge for August.  Our theme isANYTHING GOES.
Here's my project - still working on my holiday card stash.

I had some left-overs from a previous project so I used them for the background.  The color guided my ink choices.  These are the products I used:

Taylored Expressions Bold Beams Cutting Plate

Doodlebug Designs 6x6 paper pad

Gina K ink

Simon Says Stamp Festive Swag stencil and die, Making Spirits Bright Sentiment stamp and die

I hope you'll play along with us.  Our TOP CUTS are invited to post with us as a guest designer.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch #60, Card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
There's a week left in our BYSHcardmakers sketch challenge #60.
Here's my final design team project for this month/sketch.

I've used more of the wonderful 6 x 6 paper from La-La Land Crafts.  This pack is called Very Merry.  The reindeer is also from LLLC and this sentiment is from MFT Festive Flamingos.

Here's the sketch for this challenge.

Please link your card to our FACEBOOK challenge page HERE.

You can find inspiration in the FB group and also on our BYSH blog (link at top)

I hope you'll play along.