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.