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.

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.

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #351 ~ Happy Birthday

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Cut it Up Challenge for today is a great "stash builder."  We'd like to see your Birthday Cards.
Here's my card using some new products from my stash which needed to be played with!!

I've used products from one of my Simon Says Stamp monthly kits:

Pretty Bows die set, Drifting Flowers embossing folder, and Tweet Friends stamp and die set.

I also used Taylored Expressions A2 Stacklits and Little B "handwritten" sentiment die set.

I used Copic markers to color the flower and Gina K ink for the blending.

I hope you'll play along with us for this challenge.

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.

Double Trouble Challenge #202 ~ Shades of Fall

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #202 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Shades of Fall"

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 #202 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors, Shades of Fall - red, yellow, orange, and brown

2 Images -Pumpkins from Jaded Blossom's Wheelbarrow Fall Add Ons, Sentiment from JB's Haunted Highway stamp set

1Stenciled or dry embossed element - Simon Says Stamps Mod Forest 3D folder

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You may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: - Autumn Fruit or Veggie - pumpkins

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to Use TSOT #681 and/or alternate Pearly Sparkles #112

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 ~ October

Hi Crafty Friends,
October's Festive Friday Challenge is open.  We have 4 theme choices for you:ChristmasHalloweenAutumnMonsters
For this month, I have chosen to create an Autumn card using products from some of my favorite companies.  I've also used a number of techniques: stenciling, stamping, 3D dry embossing, heat embossing, and die cutting.
Here's my card.

Products used include:

Jaded Blossom Fall Leaves stencil

Altenew Tree Bark 3D embossing folder and Floral Laurel stamp/stencil/die set

Pinkfresh Studio Nested Arch die

Lala Land Crafts Stitched Banner die

There are some exciting changes coming to The Outlawz family of challenges.  You can read about the changes on our Facebook page HERE.

Hope you'll play along with us.

Cut it Up Challenge #333 ~ Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the last challenge for June at Cut it Up Challenges.
Our theme for this challenge is CRITTERS.We want to see a critter on your project and don't forget that you must also use a die cut somewhere on your project.
Here's my card.

This cutie is a die set from Spellbinders called Baby Dinosaur.  I also used Altenew's Floral Laurel 3D embossing folder, Pinkfresh Studio's Notched Corner Frames, and Betterpress "A Little Message" sentiment set with die.  I decided the dino needed a little grounding so I also used Janded Blossom's Spring die set for the grass.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just add your project to the link above.

BYSH Spring into Christmas Linky Party

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for our first BYSH Linky Party of 2025.

If you haven't started your Christmas stash this is a great time to begin.

Upload as many projects as you wish for a chance to win some wonderful prizes from our fabulous sponsors.  Your holiday cards can be uploaded HERE.

Here's my first project.

I've foiled the Betterpress Society's Winter Sprigs Tree pressplate.  Then I used the stencils to add color and cut it out with the matching die.  The sentiment was pressed onto Betterpress paper and cut out with the matching die.  For a little added dimension, I offset the tree and added it to a mat that was embossed using Altenew's Organic Linen 3D embossing folder.

Our Linky party will be open from May 2-9.

I hope you'll join us for this great event.

Sketch Saturday Challenge 774 ~ Optional Twist: Add Embellishments

Hi Crafty Friends,

I have a new Sketch Saturday challenge sketch for you.

Sketch 774 has the optional twist to add embellishments.  You don't have to ask my twice since I love adding embellies to my projects.

The patterned papers are Crafter's Companion.  I used Spellbinders 3D embossing folder SES065 to add dimension to the largest circle.  The butterfly is from Pinkfresh Studio's Butterfly Washi and I used Jaded Blossom's Stitched Circles to die cut the circle shapes.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You can upload your project HERE.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ April

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for you at The Outlawz Festive Fridays Challenge.
We have four theme options for you:ChristmasEasterUse GreenBunnies, Birds, or Bears
My project works for two of them.

This adorable pop up card idea was shared at the last SCT event.

I've used the following:

Concord and 9th Happy Mail Stamp and Die set and 3D embossing folder

Jaded Blossom Cubby Bunny Die, Clear Jar Spring Add-on

Lawn Fawn Happy Easter stamp and die

Simon Says Stamp My Kind of Peep stamp and dies

Join our challenge by adding your project to the link above.

Pearly Sparkles Challenge February 2025 ~ Love is in the Air

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month, new challenge at Pearly Sparkles Challenge.
Our theme for February is LOVE IS IN THE AIR.
Here's my card for the challenge.

I used a lot of different company's products for this design.Jaded Blossom Random Hearts stencilJaded Blossom Stitched Circle diesPenny Black "T for Transparent" stamp setSimon Says Stam "Hello Beautiful" stamp setSpellbinders 3D embossing folderPinkfresh Studio inkCopic Markers
I hope you'll join us this month.  Add your card to the link above.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ October 2024

Hi Crafty Friends,
There's a new challenge open at Festive Fridays.We always have 4 themes for you to choose from.  This month's themes are:ChristmasFall ColorsHalloweenPlaying in the Leaves
Here's my project.

I was playing around with different techniques for this one.

I foiled the leaves foil plate onto heat resistant acetate then attached the panel to the card base under the 3/4 inch flap to which I added a heat embossed sentiment.  I used an Altenew 3D embossing folder for the inside panel.  I've placed a panel on the back for a personal message.  I love the foil on acetate!

I hope you'll play along this month.

Cut it Up Challenge #294 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's our final challenge of 2023 at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.We know you're either super busy with the holidays or worn out (LOL) so we'll keep this challenge easy:ANYTHING GOES.
I'm sharing two of the 7 money holders I made for holiday gifting.The design was inspired by a project Kristina Werner shared during Altenew's Cozy Comfort Retreat.

The decorated belly bands hold the wallet closed.  The dies cuts and sentiments are arranges on a circle cut from velum and glued to the belly band.  There is a pocket inside to hold the bill(s).
I hope you'll play along with us.
We will be holding an open Design Team call for 2024.Information can be found on the CIU blog or you can email me atcutitupchallenges@gmail.com
Happy New Year 2024!

Cut it Up Challenge #291 ~ Friends and Family

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for Cut it Up challenge #291 ~ Friends and FamilyCan you believe we only have four more challenges left in this year?  Time flies!!
Here's my card for this challenge.

I tried a new technique on this card, embossing on velum.  I used a 3D embossing folder from Altenew.

I ink blended some fall colors on 80# smooth card stock and then added the velum over it.  I lightly brushed some Altenew white pigment ink over the embossing to emphasize some of the design.  The scalloped frame is from Jaded Blossom and the sentiment was created using a Betterpress letterpress plate.  I cut the sentiment outline out three times and slightly offset each layer for some added detail.

A twine bow and some Spellbinders gold embellishments finished the card.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just follow the link above.