Double Trouble Challenge #208 ~ 3-2-1 Recipe "Waddle We Do Next"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #208, is now open.Thing 1 ~ Trouble Maker's theme is "Waddle We Do Next?"

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 #208 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors - I've used blue, turquoise, and purple papers and Copic markers and the Peek a Boo Window 4 from Whimsy Stamps

2 Images -I've used the adorable penguins from Penguin Holiday by Whimsy Stamps

1 Sentiment - from the same Whimsy Stamps 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: include a penguin(s)

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #687

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 #206 ~ 3-2-1 "Wrap it Up"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #206, our final challenge of 2025, is now open.3-2-1 "Wrap 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.

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Here's my project for #206 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Something - I used 3 main colors, turquoise, green and white

2 Anything - I used two embossing folders, Cuttlebug Divine Swirls and Altenew Deck Planks

1  Everything Else from stash - focal image is Pinkfresh Studio Timeless Tidings Stencil and 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: use ribbon, twine, cord

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #685  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.

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday season.  See you in 2026.

Double Trouble Challenge #205 ~ 3-2-1 "Tie One On Day"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #205 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Tie One On Day"

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 #205 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors - Red, Green, and Gold

2 Layers  - Patterned paper from Echo Park Christmas Joy 6x6 paper pad, Gina K Designs Master Layouts 1 and 3

1 Image  - Gina K Designs Layered Mistletoe stencil 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: use ribbon, twine, cord

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #684  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 #204 ~ 3-2-1 "It's A Tall Order"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #204 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "It's a Tall Order"

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 #204 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Colors - Blue, Purple/Pink, Yellow using Gina K inks

2 Images - Images and sentiment from Gina K/Simon Says Stamp Stay Cozy stamp set

1 Slimline or mini-slimline card - Jaded Blossom Slimline Dies 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: Things that start with a T - trees

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #683  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 #203, 3-2-1 Recipe "Round and Round"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #203 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Round and Round"

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 #203 and how I interpreted all the Things!

 

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

3 Circles -The wreath and red accent circle are from Jaded Blossoms Stitched Circle die set.  The remaining circles were created using Cuttlebug Seeing Spots embossing folder.

2 Images - the wreath was created using Jaded Blossom and Spellbinders dies.  The Cardinal is from Jaded Blossom Gnome Dies: Winter Add Ons. The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom Holly 2 stamp set

1 Ribbon, Twine, or Cord - I used gold cord to tie the bow and red glitter cord for the wreath bow.

  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 one bird - the cardinal

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #682  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 #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

  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: - 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.

Double Trouble Challenge #201 ~ 3-2-1 "Something, Anything, Everything"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #201 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Something, Anything, Everything"

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 #201 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 of Something from your stash - the cardstock: Spellbinders Indigo and 3 patterns from Pebbles Inc - Simple Life 6 x 6

2 of Anything from your stash - Dies cuts: Jaded Blossom Rectangle die and Taylored Expressions Perfect Pennants - Dad

1of Everything else from your stash - embossing folder: Altenew Deck Planks

  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: - Use TSOT #680 Sketch

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to Use 1 alternate challenge

I'm entering my card in Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #262 ~ Anything Goes

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

I hope you'll play along.

Double Trouble Challenge #200 ~ 3-2-1 "Oodles of Doodles"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #200 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Oodles of Doodles"

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 #200 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 Doodles or Doodle-like Stamps - I used Jaded Blossom's You are Succulent stamp set and did some hand-doodling around the edge.

2 layers

1 Sentiment - I used the sentiment from the stamp 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: -add a punch of color - I used GinaK Grass Green ink and Souffle gelly roll pen.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to enter the TSOT #679

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

I hope you'll play along.

Double Trouble Challenge #199 ~ 3-2-1 "Sweet Surprise"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #199 is now open.3-2-1 Recipe "Sweet Surprise"

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 #199 and how I interpreted all the Things!

  

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

3 Layers - I  used Kaisercraft "Shine Bright" collection

2 Images (stamps, dies,ephemera) - Jaded Blossom Stitched Hexagons, ephemera made from paper pack

1 Aperture - shaker window made with JB Hexagon die

  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 shaker card or fill the aperture with an image

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to enter the TSOT #678

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 #197 ~ 3-2-1 You're in the Spotlight

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #197 is now open.3-2-1 "You're in the Spotlight"

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 #197 and how I interpreted all the Things!

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

3 COLORS - mine are orchid, violet, and black

2 LAYERS - I think adding mats adds so much to the design and the spotlight image is popped up

1 SPOTLIGHT TECHNIQUE  - You can check YouTube for tutorialsheck 

  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: - USE ONE OR A COMBO OF BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, BLOOMS. I've used Gina K Designs Ruffled Blooms stamp, stencil, die set

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use the upcoming TSOT sketch #676.  That post isn't live until Tuesday but you can see a sneak peek in the graphic above.  The sketch is for inspiration.

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.

Double Trouble Challenge 195 ~ 3-2-1 "Inky Pinkies"

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have some exciting news to share.  I have just joined the Double Trouble Challenge design team!!It's such a unique and fun blog, I hope you'll take a look.

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 first project as a designer (aka Sneetch)

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

3 colors - mine are blue, turquoise, and purple

2 images hand-stamped - I used Taylored Expressions Doodle Birds stamp and die set

1 sentiment - I used a sentiment from Jaded Blossom's Birds of a Feather set.

You can stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's optional twist: shimmer and shine.  I added foiled cardstock dies and mat, metallic ink splatter using Yasutomo metallic paint, a heat embossed sentiment, and I used Ohuhu Glitter Markers (along with Copics) for my birds.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use the upcoming TSOT sketch #674.  That post isn't live until Tuesday but you can see a sneak peek in the graphic above.

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

I hope you'll play along.

All American!

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'd like to share a card I created to enter into a "new to me" challenge.The card is for Double Trouble Challenge#194 3-2-1 Summer Fun Fold.
Here's my card.

This is a Gatefold style card using these crafty products:

Taylored Expressions Perfect Pennant die set

DSP from Pebbles and Echo Park

Gina K Clear Quartz Sequins

Glitter paper from Altenew

Sentiment from Jaded Blossom

The challenge:

3 colors ~ red, white, plus 1 other

2 shapes ~ pennants

1 fun fold ~ gatefold

I also added the Twist ~ firework, glitter, or sparkle 

and will include the Dare  to link up to 

Try a Sketch on Tuesday #673

This challenge blog is so unique.  I love the optional Twist and supporting other challenge blogs with the Dare.