I hope you'll visit the CIU blog and then decide to play along. The challenge is open until noon, September 28.
A place to share my papercrafting designs and encourage others to join in the journey.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Cut it Up Challenge #365 ~ Black and Orange
Monday, September 14, 2026
Double Trouble 3-2-1 Recipe Challenge #225 ~ 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.
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Here's my project for #225 and how I interpreted all the Things.
3 Layers - I have a card mat and die cut shapes flat and raised along with an acetate layer
2 Images ( stamps, dies, or ephemera) - I've used Gina K Designs Dancing Leaves stamp/die set
1 Aperture - The frame and arch were die cut using Gina K Master Layouts #21
the first time IYou may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's Option - Fill in the aperture with an image or make it a shaker card - I made mine a shaker card
And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #704
You'll find the sketch on the bottom left of this graphic.
I'll be back bi-weekly on Mondays to share more Double Trouble challenges.
I hope you'll play along.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Cut it Up Challenge #364 ~ In Shape (create a shape card)
I created this adorable Baby card for some very special ladies who are soon to become Auntie and Grandma.
Along with the Arch Dies, I've used Jaded Blossom's Spring Scenic Dies (grass), Doodlebug Designs Bundle of Joy 6x6 paper pad, Ai Little Sprout stamp colored using Copic Markers, and Spellbinders Sealed Wildflowers die set.
Come on and play along with us. Use the link above to add your design.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The Male Room, masculine challenge blog, Challenge #214~ Dots/Stripes
The Dots and Stripes are in the patterned papers I chose. I also used Jaded Blossom's Rectangle Strip Cardmat die and Pink Fresh Studio Daily Details stamp and die set. This set was a part of the recent Create and Connect Gentleman's Edit online workshop. The images were stamped and then hand sketched over the stamped images for a fun "hand drawn" look. The sentiment is a Simon Says Stamp EZ Strip Banners set.
I hope you'll play along. If you struggle with masculine cards, this blog (and challenge) is full of wonderful ideas.
Moving Along with the Times September Challenge ~ 4-legged Friends
Products used:
Gina K/SSS exclusive Stay Cozy stamp set
Gina K 1st Class Frame Cover Plate and Snowy background stamp.
I hope you'll play along with us this month.
BYSHcardmakers Sketch Challenge #73 ~ September
I used the Echo Park "A Perfect Winter" collection to create this card.
Here's the sketch for your inspiration.
I hope to see your card shared in our Facebook Group.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Pearly Sparkles Challenge ~ Traci's Recipe (Pink, Pearls, Sparkle)
I've used Gina K Designs Peaceful Petal stamp, stencil, die set, Master Layout 2, Ornate Frame, and Spellbinders "Woven" 3D embossing folder.
I hope you'll play along.
The Outlawz Christmas Only Challenge ~ September 2026
I love the vintage feel of this design using only stamps to create the design.
Gina K 1st Class Frame Cover Plate, Festive Bloom stamp set and Postage Plus stamp set.
I hope you'll keep going with your holiday cardmaking and play along with us.
Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #224 ~ "Scrapper's GORP"
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 #224 and how I interpreted all the Things.
3 Patterned Papers - I've used 3 different patterned paper from Echo Park's A Perfect Winter collection
2 Colors of choice (neutrals may be used but not counted - My main colors are turquoise and red
1 Image - The bird and floral are stickers provided in the collection
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 - Include Stitch(es) on your project - I cut my circles using Jaded Blossom's Stitched Circle dies
And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #703
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.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Cut it Up Challenge #363 ~ Moving Along (transportation)
Monday, August 17, 2026
Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #223 ~ SomeThing, AnyhTing, 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.
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Here's my project for #223 and how I interpreted all the Things.
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.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Cut it Up Challenge #362 ~ Add a Sentiment
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.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Male Room August Challenge #213 ~ 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.
Monday, August 3, 2026
Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #222 ~ "Gimme S'More
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.
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.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Moving Along with the Times ~ August Challenge ~ Feminine
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
Friday, July 31, 2026
Pearly Sparkles August Challenge ~ Summer Holidays
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
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.
Friday, July 24, 2026
Cut it Up Challenge #361 ~ Emboss It!
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party 2026
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.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Double Trouble 3-2-1- Challenge #221 ~ Christmas in July #2
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 #221 and how I interpreted all the Things.
3 Colors of choice (neutrals not included) - My colors are turquoise lime green, and pink
2 Layers (card base does not count . Papers are from Doodlebug Designs
1 - Holiday image - LaLa Land Crafts Large Tree die
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 non-traditional colors
And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #699
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.
I'm also sharing this card in the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
Friday, July 17, 2026
BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party
This is an A6 Gatefold card using patterned papers for Echo Park's A Perfect Christmas. I also used dies from one of our sponsors, Gina K Designs. The branches are from another sponsor, Jaded Blossom's Poinsettia die and the letters are from Pinkfresh Studio Jody Uppercase Alpha set.
I hope you'll play along all during the Linky Party week. You may enter as often as you'd like.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Cut it Up Challenge #360 ~ Make Your Own Background
Products used to create this card:
Taylored Expressions Fineline Script 6x6 background stamp
Pinkfresh Studio Leafy Background layering stencil
Gina K Designs Ornate Frame die
Spellbinders Sealed Bouquet die set
The stenciling over a background stamp was inspired by a project shared online by CIU designer, Alyson Mayo.
I hope you'll join us and share your own background ideas. Just upload your card using the link above.
Monday, July 6, 2026
Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #220 ~ Christmas in July
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 #220 and how I interpreted all the Things.
ALL THE THINGS
3 Colors of choice (neutrals not included) - My colors are red, green, and yellow/pink/turquoise
2 Layers (card base does not count - I've used Jaded Blossom's Sunburst Card Mat Die, Doodlebug Designs patterned papers, and a sentiment from Whimsy Stamps Merry Christmas sentiments.
1 - Holiday image-I've used a dimensional poinsettia and holly leaves from my stash.
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 stars and/or stripes
And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #700
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.
I am entering this card in the Jingle Belles Stars OR Stripes challenge.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Male Room Challenge #212 ~ Hobbies
I was going through my paper stash and found this wonderful set from Bo Bunny (I miss this company) called World Traveler. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all could share traveling as our hobby? I think the colors and patterns in these papers are wonderfully masculine.
I used Jaded Blossom's scallop circle dies and Pinkfresh Studio's True Classic sentiment set.
I hope you'll play along with us. Just add your project to the link above and don't forget to add our badge to your post.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Moving Along with the Times July Challenge ~ Use a Coloring Medium
For this design I chose the Hero Arts "Everything Flower" background cling stamp.
I used Copic Markers and an Ohuhu glitter marker.
The sentiment is Simon Says Stamp Fancy Thank you dies.
I also used Gina K Designs Master Layout 2 for the mats.
You can play along with us HERE.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Pearly Sparkles July Challenge ~ Christmas is July
To make this shape card, I used lots of Pinkfresh Studio die cuts:
the layers were cut using Dotted Fancy Frames and the Snowflake foil plate and die for the focal die cut. I also used Whimsy Stamps Merry Christmas sentiment set and Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder.
Join us this month at Pearly Sparkles.
The Outlawz Christmas Only Challenge ~ July 2026
These tags are such a great size. They are actually large enough to adhere a gift card on the back and I think they would be cute ornaments hanging from the tree. So many possibilities.
I hope you'll play along at The Outlawz Christmas.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Cut it Up Challenge #359 ~ Critters
Don't forget our 1000 Followers challenge:
We also have a special contest going on at Cut it Up. When we reach 1000 followers we'll be having a drawing from all of the ENTRIES in the challenge in which 1000 is reached. The prize will be a box of crafty goodness. So play along, become a follower, and help us reach our goal.
We only need 3 more followers to reach 1000!
You can enter our challenge by using the link above.
Build Your Stash Holiday Card Makes ~ Sketch #70
I think the combination of gold and white is so elegant for the holidays.
I've used Jaded Blossom's Wine Tag Die and LaLa Land Crafts ornament die. I added some dimension to the tag using Spellbinders 3D embossing folder EF061. The sentiment is from a Simon Hurley hot foil plate.
You have until the end of the month to enter our Facebook challenge HERE and you'll find lots of inspiration on our blog.
Monday, June 22, 2026
Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge # 219 ~ It's Going to be a Long Day
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 #219 and how I interpreted all the Things.
ALL THE THINGS
3 Layers, card base can be counted - I've used the card base, Gina K designs cardstock and Pinkfresh Studio glitter cardstock
2 Images -I've used two sections from Pinkfresh Studio's Hibiscus Washi Tape
1 Slimline or Mini slimline design - I've used Jaded Blossom's Slimline 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 optional twist: Add some glitter and/or sparkle
And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #698
I used the sketch for inspiration. It can be seen 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.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Cut it Up Challenge #358 ~ One for the Boys (Men)
For the grounding mat I used Spellbinders Nested Stitched Flat Ovals.
The adorable gnome was created using Jaded Blossom's Gnome Die, Gnome Dies Cowboy Add Ons and Howdy Gnomie Stamp/die set. The papers were in my stash!!!
Use the link above to join our challenge.
Don't forget our 1000 Followers challenge:
We also have a special contest going on at Cut it Up. When we reach 1000 followers we'll be having a drawing from all of the ENTRIES in the challenge in which 1000 is reached. The prize will be a box of crafty goodness. So play along, become a follower, and help us reach our goal.
We only need 5 more followers to reach 1000!
Monday, June 8, 2026
Double Trouble Challenge #218 ~ My Guy
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 #218 and how I interpreted all the Things.
ALL THE THINGS
3 Washi Tape and/or paper scraps -I've used Washi Tape from my stash
2 Die cut elements -I've used a combination of die sets from Jaded Blossom: Gnome Garden Add ons, Wheelbarrow Die, and Stitched Circle
1 Masculine project- Father's Day card (sentiment from Taylored Expressions
Perfect Pennant - Dad
Perfect Pennant - Dad
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: Any element your guy enjoys spending time - my hubby enjoys his summer vegetable garden.
And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #697
I used the sketch for inspiration. It can be seen 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.
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