Moving Along with the Times September Challenge ~ 4-legged Friends

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm trying to wrap my head around the fact that it's September.  Fall is really my favorite time of year so I'm looking forward to the weather changes and decorating for everything Fall.
Our challenge at Moving Along with the Times is 4-Legged Friends.
I used Gina K Designs products to create this card.

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

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for you at BYSHcardmakers.  
You'll find lots of inspiration throughout the month on our blog linked above and also on our Facebook page where you can link up your own entries HERE.
Here's my first design team card for this challenge.

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.

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

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's September which brings our annual tribute to our blog creator, Traci.  It's our way to honor her and keep her in our crafty hearts.  Traci loved the color pink and adding sparkle and pearls to her designs.That's our theme for our September Pearly Sparkles challenge.
Here's my tribute to her.

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.

Hi Crafty Friends, It's a new month and another challenge at The Outlawz Christmas Only challenge.
Christmas cards are my favorite so I love creating them year round.
Here's a card using some of the newer Gina K Designs products.

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"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #224 ~ "Scrapper's Gorp" is now open.

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.

ALL THE THINGS

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

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #363 ~ Moving Along (transportation)

Hi Crafty Friends,
The next challenge at Cut it Up Challenges is "Moving Along" thinking about means/modes of transportation.  It's fine to use the theme creatively.
Here's my card using a stamp/stencil/die set from Pinkfresh Studios called True Classic.  

I created the background using a multi-use stencil from Scrapbook.com called "Outdoors."
I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Add your photo using the link above.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #223 ~ SomeThing, AnyhTing, EveryThing

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #223 ~ "SomeThing, AnyThing, EveryThing" is now open.

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.

ALL THE THINGS

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

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #362 ~ Add a Sentiment

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have our first August challenge at Cut it Up Challenges.Challenge #362 is ADD A SENTIMENT.
Here's my project using all Gina K Designs products.

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.

The Male Room August Challenge #213 ~ Jobs/Professions

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm sharing my The Male Room masculine challenge card for August.Our theme is 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.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #222 ~ "Gimme S'More

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #222 ~ "Gimme S'More" challenge is now open.

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.

ALL THE THINGS

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

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.

Moving Along with the Times ~ August Challenge ~ Feminine

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Moving Along with the Times challenge.  This month we're asking for feminine cards.
I had fun with a "new to me" die and stencil set from Pinkfresh Studio.

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

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for you at BYSHcardmakers.  
You'll find lots of inspiration throughout the month on our blog linked above and also on our Facebook page where you can link up your own entries HERE.
Here's my first design team card for this challenge.

I used a technique shared by Gina K in which you use patterned paper with a 3D embossing folder and then drag white across the embossed image.  I used the Spellbinders Pine Boughs 3D embossing folder and some design paper from my stash.  I used Jaded Blossom's Border dies to create the center panel and Echo Park patterned papers for the insert.  The sentiment was stamped on a JB mini tag die 2.  It's from The Stamp Market.  The snowflake was in my stash.
Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

Pearly Sparkles August Challenge ~ Summer Holidays

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Pearly Sparkles challenge for this month is Summer Holidays.
I think this can interpreted several different ways:  our friends in Europe refer to vacations as holidays so you card may represent your summer vacation choice.  Here in the USA we celebrate the 4th of July holiday along with Memorial Day and Labor Day.  So perhaps you'll interpret the challenge as an actual holiday (from work.)
I went with the 4th of July since I had just received the Sunny Days, Breezy Nights stamp set from Gina K and it has some cute fireworks (along with beachy items.)

 

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

Hi Crafty Friends,
 Christmas in July may be over but at The Outlawz Christmas Only challenge it's always Christmas.
Here's my newest challenge card using one of my favorite images from LaLa Land Crafts.

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #361 ~ Emboss It!

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Cut it Up Challenge.  Challenge 361 is Emboss it!
For years I've used patterned papers for the majority of my backgrounds. I must say, I love embossed backgrounds so much!  Embossing adds so much texture without too much bulk.  I also love heat embossing, especially for sentiments and outline of images to be colored.  For this challenge, I've used both, dry embossing for the focal image and heat embossing for the sentiment.

I've used all Gina K Designs products on this project:Dazzling Sunflower 3D embossing folder, die and stencil set, Master Layout 2, Cheers to Another Year stamp and die set, and Gina K inks.
Come join us on the CIU blog and be sure to hit the follower button.  We're only 2 away from our pirze drawing.

BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another card for the BYSHcardmakers Linky Party.
I am in love with the amazing full scene background design papers that several of my favorite compainies are offering (LaLa Land Crafts, Whimsy Stamps, LDRS to name a few.)
This card features a scene from LLLC Christmas Traditions paper pack.

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.

Double Trouble 3-2-1- Challenge #221 ~ Christmas in July #2

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #221 ~ Christmas in July#2 is now open.

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.

ALL THE THINGS

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

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.

BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
Woohoo!  It's time for another Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers' Linky Party.
This is your chance to link up your holiday cards to the BYSHcardmakers blog and be in the drawings for some great prizes provided by our many wonderful sponsors.  We also invite you to share your creations in our Facebook group.
Here's my first design team project for the 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.

Cut it Up Challenge #360 ~ Make Your Own Background

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have another fun challenge for you at Cut it Up Challenges.For this challenge we're asking you to make your own background.
Here's my card with a background made by stenciling over a stamped script 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.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #220 ~ Christmas in July

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #220 ~ Christmas in July is now open.

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

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

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.

The Male Room Challenge #212 ~ Hobbies

Hi Crafty Friends,It's the first Wednesday of the month so it's time to share the next THE MALE ROOM challenge.
This month's masculine challenge is HOBBIES.
Here's my project.

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.

Moving Along with the Times July Challenge ~ Use a Coloring Medium

Hi Crafty Friends,
For our Moving Along with the Times July challenge we are asked to use a coloring medium.You may choose alcohol or water based markers, watercolors, pencils, inks, whatever medium you'd like to use! My favorite coloring medium is Copic markers.  Here's my card.

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.

Pearly Sparkles July Challenge ~ Christmas is July

Hi Crafty Friends,
Woohoo!  Another Christmas in July challenge.  This is the month I really get ahead on holiday cards.
For the Pearly Sparkles challenge, I got out my "extras" box and created a card with some die cut leftovers.

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

Hi Crafty Friends,
July is a great month to get a jump on Christmas cards since many challenge blogs are usingChristmas is July as their theme.
Of course, at The Outlawz Christmas challenge that's always our theme.
For this month I made some fun gift tags using products from the SCT Holiday 2025 kit.I also used Gina K Designs inks and Doodlebug Designs patterned paper.

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #359 ~ Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Cut it Up Challenge.Our theme for challenge #359 is Critters.Don't forget to use a die cut.
Here's my card inspired by an SCT online event.

I've used Pink & Main Winter Pals stamps and dies set.The background was created using Water Gems Watercolor Powders (a first for me).  These powders have very intense color with a touch of sparkles.  The critters were colored using Copic markers.

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

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's my final design team card for BYSHcardmakers 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.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge # 219 ~ It's Going to be a Long Day

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #219 ~ It's Going to be a Long Day is now open

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 #219 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #358 ~ One for the Boys (Men)

Hi Crafty Friends,
June is a time to share some crafty love with the men/boys in our lives.Cut it Up Challenge #358 does just that.  Our theme is 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!

Double Trouble Challenge #218 ~ My Guy

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #218, MY GUY, is now open.

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

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

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

  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.

The Male Room June Challenge ~ Outdoors

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our monthly challenge for June is live!This month's theme is OUTDOORS.
I've created a pop out card using a design inspired by Jennifer Mcguire.

The image is Loon Scene by Whimsy Stamps colored using Copic Markers.  The sentiment is from Altenew's Mini Sentiments 3D embossing folder.

We'd love to have you join us.  Add your "outdoors" project to

The Male Room

Moving Along with the Times ~ June Challenge: Use Your Favorite ...

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a fun June challenge at Moving Along with the Times challenge blog.
This month we're Using Our Favorite . . . You're invited to use your favorite stamp, die, tool, technique, design, etc.
I've used one of my favorite stamps and dies sets: Gina K Spring Things, and one of my favorite designs: black and white with a pop of color.

I hope you'll share your favorites with us.

Add your project to the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Sketch Challenge #70 ~ June

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a new sketch for the BYSHcardmakers challenge.

I used Jaded Blossom's Wine Tag Die and Rosie's Studio Peppermint Twist design papers and ephemera to create this fun card.

You'll find the inspiration sketch below.

You'll find more inspiration on the DT blog (linked above) and on our Facebook page

HERE.

Please upload your project in the appropriate folder (sketch 70) on our Facebook page.