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!

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

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.

Moving Along with the Times March Challenge ~ Birds and/or Bees

Hi Crafty Friends,
We're using Birds and/or Bees for our Moving Along with the Times March challenge.
I used Jaded Blossom's adorable Gnome Friends: Bee die set.

Along with the die set, I chose to use the Bee Faces stamp set but the dies also have facial features if you want to use all die cut.  It's soooooo cute!!!
I also used JB's Bee Kind stamps and dies for the sentiment, Spellbinders Arched Labels for the card base and mats, LaLa Land Crafts honeycomb die and Note to Self DSP.
Looking forward to see what you come up with this month.

Double Trouble Challenge #209 ~ 3-2-1 Challenge: The Mail Must Go On"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #209, is now open.Thing 1 ~ Trouble Maker's theme
is "The Mail Must Go On"

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 #209 and how I interpreted all the Things.

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

3 Layers including card base - Card base, Color mat is Gina K Peach Bellini, Pinkfresh Studio Nested Arches (ink blended background)

2 Images - Silouette stamps from Gina K/SSS Stay Cozy set

1 CAS technique - silhouette images stamped on simple ink blended background, no added embellishments, lots of blank space.

  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 any COLOR for open space - Gina K Peach Belline colored cardstock

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #688

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.

Double Trouble Challenge #207 ~ Cool, Wild and/or Crazy

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #207, our first challenge of the New Year, is now open.Thing 1 ~ Trouble Maker's theme is "Cool, Wild, and/or Crazy."

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 #207 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors - I've used primarily neon green, bright orange, and hot pink

2 Shapes - I've used squares and a scalloped oval using Jaded Blossom dies

1 Sentiment - from Jaded Blossom So Many Birthdays 3 stamp 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: include at least 2 squares

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #686

  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.

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 

  the first time I've tried i

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