Pearly Sparkles February Challenge ~ Mixed Color Florals

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a fun new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
This month we're asked to create something using mixed color florals.  I've been trying to use some of the MANY new goodies that I've been acquiring.  For this project I've used the Gina K Designs Spring Fling layered stencil set.

The stencil set has four layers.  I used Gina K inks for the blending.  I also used Pinkfresh Studio's Dotted Scallop Cover Plate to add a little more interest.  I cut the mat and ink blended panel using Jaded Blossom's Scallop and Stitched rectangles.  The sentiment was created with a Betterpress plate.  I finished off with a few sequins, ribbon, and a butterfly from my stash.

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

The Outlawz Christmas Challenge ~ March 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome back to The Outlawz Christmas Challenge (formerly Outlawz Festive Fridays.)  We have revamped our Outlawz challenge with a new blog, and a new challenge start date.There are now 3 challenges in The Outlawz Challenges family and each one begins on the 1st of the month and ends on the last day of the month.  Our new blog can be found HERE and it is now CHRISTMAS ONLY.
Here's my project for our February challenge.

I've used products from the Simon Says Stamp Bright Christmas kit (stamp, patterned papers, and stickers)  I also used LDRS mixed tag dies and Jaded Blossom stitched square dies.  I love the rustic look of this holiday card.

I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge.  It's never too early to begin building your holiday card stash.

Cut it Up Challenge #350 ~ By the Sea (ocean, lake, river)

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our second February challenge is now open at Cut it Up Challenges.The theme for challenge #350 is BY THE SEA  (or ocean, lake, river . . .)
Here's my card for this challenge.

I've used some old favorites in my craft stash for this card and even did a bit of Copic coloring.

La-la Land Crafts Turtely Awesome stamp set

A variety of La-la Land Crafts dies

Taylored Expressions Burlap embossing folder

Gina K Designs cardstock and inks

I hope you'll play along by adding your themed project to the link above.

Double Trouble Challenge #210 ~ 3-2-1 Scrapper's Guacamole

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #210, is now open.Thing 1 ~ Trouble Maker's theme
is "Scrapper's Guacamole."

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 #210 and how I interpreted all the Things.

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

3 Colors (neutrals not included - yellow, red, and turquoise

2 Patterned papers - all patterned papers are from Carta Bella Homemade with Love set

1 Dry or Heat embossed element - I used Altenew's Organic Linen embossing folder

  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 your favorite snack food - while not an actual snack, I would eat a baked good anytime of day for any reason!!!

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #689

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #349 ~ This Makes Me Happy

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to our Cut it Up Challenge #349 ~ This Makes Me Happy.
Your project can be a subject that makes you happy OR it can be a favorite technique, crafty tool, or craft supply.  
Here's my project sharing a new (to me) technique inspired by a Gina K Designs project video.This project made for some happy moments in the craft room.

I've made an eclipse card before but never using patterned paper or eclipsing (is that a word?) all of the die cuts. Basically, the entire card it an eclipse.  I did want the letters to have a slight shadow effect so instead of stacking the letters on white, I used the green cardstock for the stacked layers.  I didn't want it entirely lost in the pattern design.

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

Double Trouble Challenge #209 ~ 3-2-1 Challenge: The Mail Must Go On"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #209, is now open.Thing 1 ~ Trouble Maker's theme
is "The Mail Must Go On"

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 #209 and how I interpreted all the Things.

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

3 Layers including card base - Card base, Color mat is Gina K Peach Bellini, Pinkfresh Studio Nested Arches (ink blended background)

2 Images - Silouette stamps from Gina K/SSS Stay Cozy set

1 CAS technique - silhouette images stamped on simple ink blended background, no added embellishments, lots of blank space.

  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: Use any COLOR for open space - Gina K Peach Belline colored cardstock

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #688

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.

Moving Along with the Times February 2026 ~ Floral

Hi Crafty Friends,
We're asking you to use FLORALS for our Moving Along with the Times February challenge.
I've been trying to use all the amazing Pinkfresh Studio stamp/die/stencil sets that I've been ordering so this was a great challenge for me.

I've used Pinkfresh Studios Pure Joy pressplate stencil/die set.  I foiled the pressplate using my Glimmer foil machine then stenciled using PF inks.  I also used PF Ornate Rectangle die cut multiple time and stacked and splattered the background with lavender metallic paint.  The sentiment comes from the Betterpress You Are Everything plate and die set.

I'm looking forward to seeing your FLORAL creation.

BYSHcardmakers ~ February Sketch #66

Hi Crafty Friends,

I am so happy that I am a DT member of BYSHcardmakers.  Staying ahead of the holiday card making game is a crafting goal I look forward to.It's time to share our February sketch #66.

I used one of the designs in the LDRS Woodland Christmas Cardmaking Kit along with a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder.  The kit also included ephemera so I was able to pop up the fox image for a little added dimension.  I also ran a white ink pad lightly across the embossed pine needles.  

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

I changed the orientation of my focal image.  Remember, the sketch is open for your interpretation.

You can find more inspiration of the BYSH blog linked above.

Join us by adding your project to our Facebook page HERE and then find the appropriate album in the media section.  The challenge will be open all month.