Double Trouble Challenge #205 ~ 3-2-1 "Tie One On Day"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #205 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Tie One On 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 #205 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors - Red, Green, and Gold

2 Layers  - Patterned paper from Echo Park Christmas Joy 6x6 paper pad, Gina K Designs Master Layouts 1 and 3

1 Image  - Gina K Designs Layered Mistletoe stencil and 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 optional twist: use ribbon, twine, cord

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #684  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 #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.

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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.