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.

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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.

 -

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.

Pearly Sparkles June Challenge ~ This Makes Me Happy

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for June at Pearly Sparkles Challenge.Our challenge theme for this month is THIS MAKES ME HAPPY.
Here's my ink blended/3D embossed project.

I love ink blending and I love daisies (my wedding flower).  Both make me smile.

I've used Gina K inks and cardstock along with Altenew's Daisy 3D embossing folder to create this simple card.  I also added Stickles for a little sparkle in the daisy centers.

Follow the link above to join in our challenge.

The Outlawz Christmas Challenge ~ June 2026

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's your monthly chance to get ahead on your holiday card stash.The Outlawz Christmas Only challenge for June is open.
I had some fun using mainly stamps on this card.

The stamped snowflakes are from Cas-ual Friday's Bring on the Snowflakes stamp set.

I decided to add one die cut snowflake using Simon Says Stamp Cute Snowflakes and added a sentiment from Simon Hurley's holiday sentiments hot foil plate.

Come and join us and continue to add to your holiday stash.

Add your project using the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #357 ~ Friendship

Hi Crafty Friends,Here's my next project for Cut it Up Challenges.Challenge #357 is Friendship.

I had so much fun creating this card.  I used Gina K Designs Spring Things and Designer Dots stamp/die sets. I used the oldie but goodie Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder to add interest to the mat and Taylored Expressions Scattered Meadow background stamp.  Finally, Jaded Blossom Octagon Dies and Taylored Expressions A2 Stacklets for the mats.
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.
Cut it Up Challenges