Double Trouble Challenge #197 ~ 3-2-1 You're in the Spotlight

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #197 is now open.3-2-1 "You're in the Spotlight"

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 #197 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 COLORS - mine are orchid, violet, and black

2 LAYERS - I think adding mats adds so much to the design and the spotlight image is popped up

1 SPOTLIGHT TECHNIQUE  - You can check YouTube for tutorialsheck 

  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 ONE OR A COMBO OF BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, BLOOMS. I've used Gina K Designs Ruffled Blooms stamp, stencil, die set

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use the upcoming TSOT sketch #676.  That post isn't live until Tuesday but you can see a sneak peek in the graphic above.  The sketch is for inspiration.

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 ~ August Sketch Challenge #60

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's been a busy time at BYSHcardmakers with over 400 link ups to our Christmas in July Linky Party.But, now it's time for our next monthly challenge sketch.
Here's my first card for Sketch #60.

I've used more amazing papers from La-la Land Crafts.  These are from the Very Merry paper pack.

I also used LLLC 3 Presents die set and the sentiment is from Gina K's Merry Christmas stamp set.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You'll find more inspiration on the blog HERE and in our Facebook Group HERE.

You'll have all month to link up your holiday projects HERE.  Just look for album #60.

Pearly Sparkles August Challenge ~ Under the Sea

Hi Crafty Friends,
The new monthly challenge at Pearly Sparkles is ready for you to join in.
Our theme for this month is UNDER THE SEA.
Here's my project.

So this scene card could be shared, I made it an easel card.

Products used:

La-la Land Crafts Under the Sea dies

Pinkpaislee Ephemera

Cuttlebug Divine Swirls embossing folder

Jaded Blossom Tropical Dies

Head on over to the blog (link above) and joy us.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ August

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's a new month so new challenges are on their way.
Here's my project for The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.We have 4 themes for you to choose from:ChristmasSummerIt's a Colorful WorldCritters
I've chosen Christmas since I've been on a holiday roll.

I always admire cards made using ink blending and silhouette stamps so I gave it a try.

I love how this turned out.

Products used:

Gina K Master Layouts 2 

Gina K/Simon Says Stamp Stay Cozy stamp set

La-la Land Crafts Snow borders

I hope you'll play along with us.

Cut it Up Challenge #335 ~ Monochrome

Hi Crafty Friends,
The next theme for Cut it Up Challenge #335 is MONOCHROME.
Here's my card using a color family I ordinarily wouldn't choose, shades of green.I like green but don't usually choose it as the focus color, so this card was out of my comfort zone.Of course, that's the fun of crafting, to challenge yourself do something different.

Products I've used:Pinkfresh Studio inks and Overlapping Leafy wreath stencil and die setWhimsy Stamps HELLO die setAltenew Deck Planks 3D embossing folderAmerican Crafts ribbon
I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Add your project to the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ July Challenge #59

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's my second card for the BYSHcardmakers July Sketch challenge #59.You still have almost a week to add your project to our Facebook album HERE.
I'll add the sketch at the end of the post.

This is a simple card that lends itself well to creating multiples.

I used patterned paper that has been in my stash for years.  The embellishments are from Echo Park, one of their Chipboard frames sets.  Two strips of plain cardstock and, wa-la, a finished card.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.  I hope you'll play along.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Christmas is July

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with one more card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.Once again I've used products from our wonderful Sponsor, Jaded Blossom.

This front flip fold card was inspired by a card made in a monthly card class hosted by Sharon Doan.I've used Jaded Blossom's Gnome Friend: Penguin die set and Penguin Faces. I also used an old Cuttlebug embossing folder - Snowflakes, and Doodlebug Designs papers.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party Continues

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with another card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.

I've used La-La Land Crafts Winter Song DSP, Simon Says Stamp Window Dies, Whimsy stamps Christmas Sentiments, and Pinkfresh Studios Deckled Rectangles.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

Double Trouble Challenge #196 ~ 3-2-1 Recipe "Keep Us in Stitches"

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another Double Trouble Challenge.

Our challenge has 3 options so you'll want to visit the blog for a detailed explanation.

Each option gives you more chances in our Random Drawings.

Here's my project for #196 and how I interpreted all the Things!

Thing 1 Trouble Maker offers the 3-2-1 challenge which for this challenge is

3 layers - layering is my favorite thing so you'll see lots of layers

2 images stamped or die cut - I used Jaded Blossom's Gnome Friends: Honey Bee, Sunflower Dies, Honeycomb Card Mat die, and Bee Faces.  I also used La-La Land Crafts card kit #30 for the hive

1 stitched element - Most of the Jaded Blossom dies have stitching

You can stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: Fun Pun Sentiment.  Mine is from Jaded Blossom's Bee Kind Sentiment stamp and die set.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use the upcoming TSOT sketch #675.  That post isn't live until Tuesday but you can see a sneak peek in the graphic above.  The sketch is for inspiration.  You might have noticed, I changed the orientation.

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

I hope you'll play along.

BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party ~ Day 3

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with my third card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.Today I'm using products from two of our generous prize sponsors, Jaded Blossom and Taylored Expressions.

I've used Jaded Blossom's Mini Tag Dies 3, Gnome Friends: Gingerbread Die, Gingerbread Calories (sentiment), Gnome Dies: Christmas Add ons 2, and Taylored Expressions Bold Beams Cutting Plate.

Papers and Sprinkles are from Doodlebug Designs.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

BYSHcardmakers' Christmas in July Linky Party ~ Day 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with a second card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.Today I'm using products from two of our generous prize sponsors, Lawn Fawn and Gina K Designs.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers~ Christmas is July Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
Hooray!  It's time for our Christmas in July BYSHcardmakers Linky Party.
We will share an entire week of crafty holiday goodness.  We invite you to join our linky party throughout the week for chances to win some of the amazing prizes being offered by our wonderful sponsors.

You may link all of your entries on our BYSHcardmakers blog HERE for your chances in our drawings and also share your projects in our Facebook group HERE.

Here's my first card for the Linky party.

I've used Taylored Expressions Create in Quads for the stenciled background and Gina K Designs Master Layouts for the window and mats.  The tiny wreath is from La-La Land Crafts.

I hope you'll play along.  

The linky will be open from July 18 through July 25.

Cut it Up Challenge #334 ~ Christmas in July

Hi Crafty Friends,
July is such a great month for crafters to get ahead on their holiday stash because Christmas in July is such a popular theme for this month.  Cut it Up challenges is right there with them!
Here's my card featuring Jaded Blossom's Build a Wreath die set.

I also used Studio Katia's Halftone Dots cover plate and Whimsy Stamps Christmas sentiments.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just upload your card using the link above.

The challenge is open until noon (PST) July 21.

Double Trouble Challenge 195 ~ 3-2-1 "Inky Pinkies"

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have some exciting news to share.  I have just joined the Double Trouble Challenge design team!!It's such a unique and fun blog, I hope you'll take a look.

Our challenge has 3 options so you'll want to visit the blog for a detailed explanation.

Each option gives you more chances in our Random Drawings.

Here's my first project as a designer (aka Sneetch)

Thing 1 Trouble Maker offers the 3-2-1 challenge which for this challenge is

3 colors - mine are blue, turquoise, and purple

2 images hand-stamped - I used Taylored Expressions Doodle Birds stamp and die set

1 sentiment - I used a sentiment from Jaded Blossom's Birds of a Feather set.

You can stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: shimmer and shine.  I added foiled cardstock dies and mat, metallic ink splatter using Yasutomo metallic paint, a heat embossed sentiment, and I used Ohuhu Glitter Markers (along with Copics) for my birds.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use the upcoming TSOT sketch #674.  That post isn't live until Tuesday but you can see a sneak peek in the graphic above.

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 ~ July 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
Happy Independence Day to our USA followers! Although it's the Fourth of July, I'm sharing a Christmas card for our Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.  I love that we have four choices for each month's challenge.  Right now I'm making a big push to fill my holiday card stash.
Your choices for this month's challenge areChristmas (always a choice)Yum Yum (food related)Thank YouBy the Sea
Here's my card.

If you haven't tried Taylored Expressions Create in Quads stencils, let me tell you that they are fabulous and so much fun.  They are 8.5 x 11 and you get 4 completed images at a time.  This is one of the 4 from the Peaceful Pines set. Using these stencils are perfect for mass producing cards!  I also used Gina K Designs Master Layout 2 dies, Whimsy Stamps Merry Christmas sentiment set, and Pinkfresh Studio flat sequins.  

I hope you'll join us.

All American!

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'd like to share a card I created to enter into a "new to me" challenge.The card is for Double Trouble Challenge#194 3-2-1 Summer Fun Fold.
Here's my card.

This is a Gatefold style card using these crafty products:

Taylored Expressions Perfect Pennant die set

DSP from Pebbles and Echo Park

Gina K Clear Quartz Sequins

Glitter paper from Altenew

Sentiment from Jaded Blossom

The challenge:

3 colors ~ red, white, plus 1 other

2 shapes ~ pennants

1 fun fold ~ gatefold

I also added the Twist ~ firework, glitter, or sparkle 

and will include the Dare  to link up to 

Try a Sketch on Tuesday #673

This challenge blog is so unique.  I love the optional Twist and supporting other challenge blogs with the Dare.

Pearly Sparkles July 2025 Challenge ~ Shape Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles and I think it's a first for us.
This month we're sharing shape cards.

I think this will be a fun little notecard to share with someone.

I used these products:

Pinkfresh Studio Holiday Gifts Suite (envelope die)

Pinkfresh Studio Happy Blossom Floral stamp and stencil

Copic Markers (there is a stencil included in the Happy Blossom set but I wanted to use Copics.)

Pinkfresh Studio Butterfly washi tape

Spellbinders 3D script embossing folder

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

Cut it Up Challenge #333 ~ Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the last challenge for June at Cut it Up Challenges.
Our theme for this challenge is CRITTERS.We want to see a critter on your project and don't forget that you must also use a die cut somewhere on your project.
Here's my card.

This cutie is a die set from Spellbinders called Baby Dinosaur.  I also used Altenew's Floral Laurel 3D embossing folder, Pinkfresh Studio's Notched Corner Frames, and Betterpress "A Little Message" sentiment set with die.  I decided the dino needed a little grounding so I also used Janded Blossom's Spring die set for the grass.

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

Cut it Up Challenge # 332 ~ Masculine

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our theme at Cut it Up Challenges is MASCULINE.  For me, the timing is perfect since I had a lot of Father's Day and Male Birthday cards to make.
Here's my card.

I've usedTaylored Expressions Arch Dreamscapes Die and Stencil setPinkfresh Studio Dotted Scallop Cover PlatePinkfresh Studio Elevated Rainbows Cover Plate DieJaded Blossom World's Great Parents stamp setGina K Designs Master Layout 18 and inks
I like the different vibe of this card and I love the color scheme.
I hope you'll play along with us. Upload your entry following the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ June Sketch # 58

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my second DT card for sketch #58 at BYSHcardmakers.
I decided to try an older embossing folder for the background design.

The mat is glitter cardstock but it's difficult to see in this photo,Products I've used:Jaded Blossom Winter Candies (sentiment)Jaded Blossom Winter Banner DiesCuttlebug Sledding embossing folder
You have until the end of the month to join us in this challenge.  The sketch is for your inspiration.

You can find more inspiration in our Facebook Group and enter your project HERE.

I hope you'll join us.  It's great to get a jump on holiday cards.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ June 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month, new challenge at The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.As always, we have four themes for you to choose from:ChristmasFather's DayOne for the BoysBugs/Butterflies
My choose is obvious :)

Here are the products I've used:

Taylored Expressions Create in Quads - Pattern Playground, Burlap embossing folder, Perfect Pennant-Dad stamp and die set

Jaded Blossom Window Card Mat die, Mustache die

I hope you'll play along this month.  Just link your project above.

Pearly Sparkles June Challenge ~ Masculine

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time to reveal the theme for Pearly Sparkles June challenge.  This month we're sharing MASCULINE cards..  I've been going through all of my crafty goodies pulling everything I think will work for masculine cards.  I've decided to make quite a few while I have the materials together so maybe I'll finally have a few extra on hand.  Fingers crossed!!!
Here's my card for the challenge.

These are the products I've used:

Gina K Designs Master Layout 14

Betterpress Society Inkspired wishes press plate.

Whimsy Stamps Mini Sentiments

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

Sketch Saturday #777 ~ Optional Twist: Birthday Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the final sketch challenge for May from Sketch Saturday.
The Optional Twist is to make it a birthday card.

I've used Gina K Designs Master Layout #2 and Wishes Mini stamp set.  I've also used papers and ephemera from the Spellbinders November 2022 Club Kit.

You can play along HERE.

Here's the inspiration sketch.

Hi Crafty Friends,It's time for a new Cut it Up Challenge.
Challenge #331 is Anything Goes - always a favorite.
Here's my card using some wonderful products from Pinkfresh Studio.

I've used Twist Patterns press plate and die which I foiled, Stitched Basket Weave cover plate, Peony Fantasy stamp, die, stencil set and the sentiment is from the Cozy Blooms set.

I hope you'll play along with us.

Sketch Saturday #776 with the Optional Twist to Add an Extra Layer

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our next Sketch Saturday challenge for May.Challenge #776 has the Optional Twist of adding an extra layer.

I've used my favorite color combination with this card :).

The patterned paper is from an old Crafter's Companion kit.  I've used shape dies from Jaded Blossom along with an oldie but goodie Cuttlebug Dotted Swiss embossing folder and Altenew's Deck Planks 3D embossing folder.  I think the flower is an older Spellbinders die set.  This was one of those cards that came together by digging through my product stash of dies, folders, and papers.

Here's the challenge sketch.

I can't wait to see your interpretation.

Cut it Up Challenge #330 ~ Send Me Flowers

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for you at Cut it Up Challenges.
The theme is SEND ME FLOWERS and we'd like to see something floral on your project.
There are so many amazing floral die cut sets available right now along with amazing stamps and embossing folders. The die and stencil set I'm using is from Pinkfresh Studio.  It's the die and stencil set, Garden Party.  This set is so versatile. 

I chose to die cut from heavy white cardstock and use the stencils to apply the color.  You could use markers or colored cardstock as well.  I also used Pinkfresh Studio's Scalloped Grid and blanket stitched bracket dies.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ May Sketch #57

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for May at BYSHcardmakers and I'm sharing my first design team card today.

How fun is this sketch?  You'll find lots of inspiration on the blog and in the BYSH Facebook group.

The snowflake is a die cut from Cheery Lynn Designs.  I also used My Favorite Things Bitty Bears,

 Gina K Designs Wishes Mini and Blue Denim ink and cardstock, Bo Bunny Double Dots cardstock, and Copic Markers.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You'll have all month to play along.  Just link your card to the Sketch 57 album on Facebook.

BYSHcardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party ~ Card #6

Hi Crafty Friends,
This is my last entry for the BYSHcardmakers Spring Linky Party but you still have until May 9 to enter your projects.  Be sure to visit the blog to see all of our fabulous sponsors and the prizes being offered.

Today I'm using a fun holiday stamp from Newton's Nook.

I also used Copic Markers and Pinkfresh Studio's Notched Corner Frames.

I look forward to seeing your project linked up to the blog.  You may enter as often as you'd like.

You can also share your project in our Facebook group HERE.

BYSHcardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party ~ Card 5

Hi Crafty Friends,
The BYSHcardmakers Spring into Christmas linky party is still going.There are lots of wonderful prizes being offered by some amazing craft companies.
Today I'm sharing a project using a stamp set from our sponsor, Lawn Fawn.

The Lawn Fawn stamp set is "Here We Go A-waddling" colored using Copic Markers.

I masked the images before ink blending a spritzing the background.  I also used Pinkfresh Studio's Double Stitched Fancy Frames  and a Cuttlebug oldie but goodie, Swiss Dots embossing folder.

There's still time to link your project to the BYSHcardmakers blog.

BYSH Spring Linky Party ~ Card #4

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing another card for the BYSH Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party.
This event is such a great way to build your holiday card stash.Link your projects through May 9 HERE.
Here's my card using products from another one of our sponsors, Pink & Main.

I've used Echo Park papers and Pink & Main's Christmas Squares stamp and die set.

The images were colored using Copic Markers.

Check out inspiration projects in the Facebook group or on the BYSHcardmakers blog.

BYSH Spring Linky Party ~ Card #3

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another card for the BYSH Spring into Christmas Linky Party.
I've used products from another wonderful sponsor, Gina K Designs.

Products used:

Master Layouts 2

Merry Christmas Mouse stamp set

In the Navy cardstock,

Powder Blue Ink cube

Iridescent Gel Pens

Link your projects through May 9 HERE.

Sketch Saturday #775 with Optional Twist of Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's another fun sketch from Sketch Saturday to give you some crafty inspiration.The optional twist for sketch #775 is Spring.  You'll find the sketch at the bottom of the post.

I've used some pretty Crafter's Companion signature design papers (Floral Elegance) for this card.The sentiment is the Spring Word set from Jaded Blossom and the 3D embossing folding is from Spellbinders.
Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

BYSH Spring Linky Party ~ Card #2

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Day 2 of the BYSH Spring Linky Party.

If you haven't started your Christmas stash this is a great time to begin.

Upload as many projects as you wish for a chance to win some wonderful prizes from our fabulous sponsors.  Your holiday cards can be uploaded HERE.

My second project uses products from one of our sponsors, Jaded Blossom.

I've used these products:

Build a Booth Die set

Build a Booth: Winter Add Ons

Gnome Friends: Reindeer Die

Reindeer Faces

Gnome Dies: Sign Add On

I hope you'll join us every day.  New sponsors will be featured and lots of prizes will be awarded if you choose to link up a project (or two, or three or . . . .)