Double Trouble Challenge #198 ~ 3-2-1 Recipe "Mix it Up"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #198 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Mix it Up"

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 #198 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Layers - I love layering

2 Patterned Papers - I've used Bo Bunny papers that have been in my stash FOREVER!

1 Sentiment - from Spellbinders Spread Your Wings set 

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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: - Make a Fan Fold Card using TSOT Sketch #677

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to enter the TSOT #677 challenge or the AG challenge at Creative Creases

I'll be back bi-weekly on Mondays to share more Double Trouble challenges.

I hope you'll play along.

Double Trouble Challenge #196 ~ 3-2-1 Recipe "Keep Us in Stitches"

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another Double Trouble Challenge.

Our challenge has 3 options so you'll want to visit the blog for a detailed explanation.

Each option gives you more chances in our Random Drawings.

Here's my project for #196 and how I interpreted all the Things!

Thing 1 Trouble Maker offers the 3-2-1 challenge which for this challenge is

3 layers - layering is my favorite thing so you'll see lots of layers

2 images stamped or die cut - I used Jaded Blossom's Gnome Friends: Honey Bee, Sunflower Dies, Honeycomb Card Mat die, and Bee Faces.  I also used La-La Land Crafts card kit #30 for the hive

1 stitched element - Most of the Jaded Blossom dies have stitching

You can stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: Fun Pun Sentiment.  Mine is from Jaded Blossom's Bee Kind Sentiment stamp and die set.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use the upcoming TSOT sketch #675.  That post isn't live until Tuesday but you can see a sneak peek in the graphic above.  The sketch is for inspiration.  You might have noticed, I changed the orientation.

I'll be back bi-weekly on Mondays to share more Double Trouble challenges.

I hope you'll play along.

Pearly Sparkles June Challenge ~ Masculine

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time to reveal the theme for Pearly Sparkles June challenge.  This month we're sharing MASCULINE cards..  I've been going through all of my crafty goodies pulling everything I think will work for masculine cards.  I've decided to make quite a few while I have the materials together so maybe I'll finally have a few extra on hand.  Fingers crossed!!!
Here's my card for the challenge.

These are the products I've used:

Gina K Designs Master Layout 14

Betterpress Society Inkspired wishes press plate.

Whimsy Stamps Mini Sentiments

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

Sketch Saturday #777 ~ Optional Twist: Birthday Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the final sketch challenge for May from Sketch Saturday.
The Optional Twist is to make it a birthday card.

I've used Gina K Designs Master Layout #2 and Wishes Mini stamp set.  I've also used papers and ephemera from the Spellbinders November 2022 Club Kit.

You can play along HERE.

Here's the inspiration sketch.

Cut it Up Challenge #328 ~ Starts with a C

Hi Crafty Friends,
Are you ready for Easter.  Even though my "girls" are adults, we still love Easter Brunch, Easter Baskets, and Egg Hunts!!  How about you?
It's also time to share our next Cut it Up Challenge ~ Starts with a C.
This is one of the Easter cards I mailed out this year.

This is a mini stamp set from Jaded Blossom.  The dies are an add on.  The tag is also a Jaded Blossom as are the adorable glasses.
Here's the card I shared on the CIU blog.

I designed this card for my hubby's birthday and then realized there were Cattails - woohoo.

The stamp is from Gina K designs and the stencil is from SCT.  I used Jaded Blossom's stitched ovals and card mat dies along with So Many Birthdays stamp and die.

We hope you'll play along HERE.

Sketch Saturday #773~ Optional Twist - Use Sequins

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for our next challenge at Sketch Saturday.The optional twist for this challenge is to use sequins.
Here's my card.

I've used the following products:

Jaded Blossom Everyday Vertical Greeting

Taylored Expressions Burlap Embossing Folder and Fineline Script 6x6 background stamp

Gina K Designs Handpicked Flowers stamp, die, stencil set and ink

I hope you'll play along with us.  Add your project HERE.

Cut it Up Challenge #327 ~ Anything BUT a Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Cut it Up challenge gets you out of your cardmaking box because we want to see anything BUT a card.  You'll find lots of inspiration on the team blog HERE.
I've made a sweet little gift box.

I've used:

Jaded Blossom Goody Bag Die and So Many Birthdays stamp and die set

Pinkfresh Studio Butterfly Washi and dies

We'd love to have you play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #325 ~ Happy Birthday

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our next Cut it Up Challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
I designed a fun birthday card for my nephew.

I used these products:

Jaded Blossom Rectangle Strip Card Mat Die

Jaded Blossom So Many Birthdays stamp set

Whimsy Stamps Hey Ostrich stamps set

Lala Land Crafts 6x6 design papers pack

Circle punch

I hope you'll play along.  Share your card on the link above.

You might be selected as a Top Cut and have your card featured in our Facebook Community and have an opportunity to be a guest designer for a later challenge.

Cut it Up Challenge #324 ~ Tie it Up (use ribbon, twine, string, etc.)

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our next Cut it Up Challenge is "Tie it Up."
For this challenge we are using ribbon, twine, string, etc. on our project.

I've designed a card using the Betterpress Uniquely You plates which includes a registration guide, stencils, and dies.  I also used a sentiment from the Betterpress A Little Message set. I've added Pinkfresh Studio gems and a twine bow for added dimension and sparkle.

I hope you'll play along by following the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #321 ~ Something New

Hi Crafty Friends,
Are you ready to begin a new year of Cut it Up Challenges?
The first challenge of 2025 is "Something New."You may use a new product, tool, or crafty idea.  I can't wait to see what you create.Add your project to our blog page HERE.
Here's my project using a new die and stencil set from Pinkfresh Studio.  The set is from the Garden Party line.

I've also used Betterpress You are Everything sentiment and die set, Pinkfresh Studio Daisy Chain Cover plate, PF Dotted Fancy Frames, and PF inks.

Something new this year, our challenge link closes on the second Monday after the challenge is posted.

And don't forget that our TOP CUTS are featured on our Facebook Community page HERE.

Cut it Up Challenge #320 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.  It's time for the final Cut it Up Challenge of 2024.
It's a favorite: ANYTHING GOES
Here's a fun birthday card.  Whimsy Stamps has such fun images to color and I love their exclamation dies!

I also used Jaded Blossom's Window die and then colored using Copic Markers.
Beginning with this challenge, the CIU linky will close the second Monday after the challenge opens instead of Wednesdays.
Come and play along with us.  Just add your project using the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #311 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's one of your favorites!  Our new challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog isANYTHING GOES.
Here's a card I made for a very special friend for her birthday.

I used some amazing Pinkfresh Studio products to create this card including Sunflower Washi Tape/die and Folk Edge Circles, Twist Pattern press plate/die, and Extra Special Sentiments/die.

We hope you'll play along.  Just add your project to the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #306 ~ Feeling Blue

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Cut it Up Challenge.Our theme for #306 is Feeling Blue ~ use blue as the dominant color.
Here's my project.

I had so much fun using a variety of Pinkfresh Studio products on this card.

Products used:

Joyful Days press plate plates, dies, and stencil

Nested Arches

Dotted Scallops Cover Plate

Ink Cubes - Morning Sky set

Glitter Drops

I love that you can match your die cuts to your stencil or stamped images just by inking.  You don't always have to have the coordinating card stock.

And for this challenge, leaves don't always have to be green, right?

I hope you'll play along at

http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com

Cut it Up Challenge #305 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Cut it Up.  #305 is one you'll love because it'sANYTHING GOES.
Here's my card.

For this birthday card I used the Waffle Flower postage stamp die and stencil set along with stamps from Whimsy Stamps' Penguin Poop set.  I just wanted it to be fun and light hearted.
We can't wait to see your wonderful creations on our Cut it Up Challenges Blog HEREHERE.

Cut it Up Challenge #303 ~ Add a Sentiment

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to our next Cut it Up Challenge.
For this challenge we'd like you to Add A Sentiment to your project.Don't forget to include a die cut as well.
Here's my card.

I've used a new Spellbinders Betterpress plate for this card.  This set also comes with a die and  a registration guide that goes on the platform so you can easily align and then stamp each part in a different color ink and still have it line up perfectly.  This is a new addition to Betterpress stamping and it really extends the possibilities.
I hope you'll play along with us for this next challenge.  Be sure to visit our Facebook community page when we feature the Top Cuts for each challenge.  You can find the community page HERE.

Pearly Sparkles April Challenge ~ For Men or Boys

Hi Crafty Friends,
Happy April!  Here in northern California our March roared in like a lion, but it sure didn't go out like a lamb.  Our weather still can't make up its mind whether it's winter or spring.  I'm truly ready  to wear my flip flops but . . . 
Our Pearly Sparkles April challenge is "For men or Boys."  Sometimes those masculine cards can be a struggle but I think the Betterpress plate I chose to use works well.

The sentiment is also a Betterpress plate.  I love the deep etching these plates produce.  I inked up the background before I pressed and actually cut the mat apart so that more of the design would show after adding the rather large sentiment.  The finished card is 6x5.
I hope you'll play along with us this month.  Just follow the link above to add your card to the challenge.

Pearly Sparkles March Challenge ~ Celebrate

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our new challenge for March is CELEBRATE.  Oh so many ways to interpret this theme!You can join our challenge by uploading your project to the Pearly Sparkles blog HERE.
I'm sharing my project which was made for a very special 18th birthday celebration.

For this card I used Jaded Blossom's Gnome Dies and Build a Booth dies.  I also added dies from Spellbinders.  

I hope you'll play along.  Playing along with blog challenges is such a great way to share you creativity with fellow crafters.

Cut it Up Challenge #296 ~ This Makes Me Happy

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm sharing my DT project for the second Cut it Up challenge of 2024.
We had so much fun with the "This Makes Me Happy" theme last year so we're doing it again.It's truly an open-ended challenge and allows our blog followers a chance to get to know us a little better.
So what makes me happy???  Duh, cardmaking, of course!  I especially love making special cards for my favorite people when they are celebrating a special occasion.
This is a birthday card for my daughter.  She is a gnome lover and drives a black Infinity.Jaded Blossom's gnome dies and add ons and their newest CAR die set were the perfect products to use for the special card.  It made me very happy to create it.

I hope you'll play along and let us know what makes YOU happy!

Cut it Up Challenge #293 ~ Celebrate

Hi Crafty Friends,
What's more fun than a Celebration?  I'm always looking for reasons to create cards and a Birthday celebration is the most common, but oh so fun when you create something for a special person.
Today's Card uses the fun and fabulous Whimsy Stamps Cheers and Beers set.I think it's perfect for our Cut it Up theme.

This is one of those sets that can be used again and again.

I hope you'll play along with us.  I also wanted thank you if you've been playing along this year.

It was scary taking over ownership of a blog and we've been so happy with the participation even without sponsors or prizes.  Card makers are special and are willing to share just for the love of the craft.

THANKS SO MUCH.

Cut it Up Challenge # ~ More than one Die Cut

Hi Crafty Friends,It's time for a new challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog
For this challenge we're asking you to use MORE than one die cut.
Here's a fun birthday card.

I've used products from Whimsy Stamps, Jaded Blossom, and LaLa Land Crafts.

I hope you'll play along with us.