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 #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.
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BYSHcardmakers ~ May Sketch Challenge #69

Hi Crafty Friends,
The May 2026 Sketch Challenge #69 for Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers is now open.
You'll find inspiration on the blog HERE and you'll upload your own challenge project on our Facebook page in the #69 album (link at top of post.)
Here's my first card for this month.

I've used dies from Jaded Blossom and the Winter Wonder stencil from Taylored Expressions.  The background was stamped using the Sweater Weather background stamp from LaLa Land Crafts.

Check out our Facebook page and our blog and then join in the fun.  You may enter as many projects as you'd like.

Here's your inspiration sketch.

BYSHcardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky continues

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another card to share for the BYSHcardmakers Spring Linky Party.
Today I'm using products from three of our sponsors: Taylored Expressions, Jaded Blossom, and Gina K Designs.

This is the second of four cards that can be made in one stenciling session using Taylored Expressions Winter Wonder Layering stencil set which has 4 images that are stenciled at the same time (like the Create in quads large sets.)  I've also used Jaded Blossom's Scallop Circle dies and Gina K Designs cardstock.
Our Spring Linky is open until April 17.  I hope you'll join us.

Cut it Up Challenge #353 ~ for Babies or Kids

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time to share our first Cut it Up Challenge for April.This challenge theme is to create something for BABIES or KIDS.I hope you have fun with this one.
Here's my card.

I used all supplies from my stash.  I have a 12x12 storage box for this theme and that's where I found the patterned papers, stickers and ribbon.  For my die cuts I used Jaded Blossoms scallop rectangle dies and a border die from Crafter's Companion.  

I hope you'll play along.  Just add your card to the link above.

Moving Along with the Times ~ April Challenge ~ Anything Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,

We're sharing ANYTHING SPRING for our Moving Along with the Times April challenge.
Here's what I designed for my Easter card giving.

These cute bunnies were made using Jaded Blossom's Chubby Bunny die set.I also used Scrapbook.com's Nested Vintage Labels die for the frames and papers from Doodlebug Designs and Authentique.

Looking forward to see what you come up with this month.

Moving Along with the Times December Challenge ~ Santa

Hi Crafty Friends,
Moving Along with the Times is sharing their final challenge of 2025 and it's a fun one!Our theme is SANTA.
Here's my project.

This adorable DSP is from the Lala Land Crafts Here Comes Santa paper pack. I also used a sticker from an Echo Park paper pack (sorry, can't remember which set.)

Jaded Blossom's internal scallop dies were used for the cutout circle and the sentiment is from Gina K Designs Here Comes Santa Claus stamp/die set.

I love the whimsy of this card.  I hope you'll play along with us.  Share your project using the link above.

Happy Holidays!

Cut it Up Challenge #344 ~ Fun Fold

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our 2025 crafty year is winding down.  It seems I've been making Christmas cards for months!  Oh wait, I have been LOL.  They are truly my favorite cards to make and send.
Our challenge at Cut it Up is FUN FOLD.  I have a lot of teens, young adults on my Christmas list so gift card holders are a favorite of mine.  I cased the design from a project I saw on Facebook.

Products used:Jaded Blossom Gift card dieEcho Park Perfect Christmas 6x6 paper padSpellbinders Christmas Bird Poinsettia die setGina K Designs Polyglaze sentiment
I hope you'll play along.  Our design team has shared some great fun folds so be sure to visit the blog for inspiration and to link up your challenge project.

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.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers~ November Challenge #63

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our new BYSHcardmakers challenge #63 begins today.  If you're just getting around to making your holiday cards, this sketch is for you.  It's easy and lends itself to mass production.
You'll find lots of inspiration throughtout the month in our Facebook Group HERE, and on our blog.
Here's my first card for November's sketch challenge.

I've used Lala Land Crafts Christmas Traditions design paper

Gina K Designs O Christmas Tree stamp set

Jaded Blossom's Winter Sparkle and Snow stencils

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

Here's the sketch for this month.

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #342 ~ Thankful, Grateful, Blessed

Hi Crafty Friends,
Although it's Halloween, my thoughts are now on Thanksgiving.  I'll be changing out my home decor first thing tomorrow morning.  
Here's my card the Cut it Up's Thankful, Grateful, Blessed challenge.

I thought that these card elements were perfect for an easel card.

I was introduced to this die set at my monthly card class with Sharon Doan.

Products used:

Spellbinders Acorn House

Jaded Blossom Stitched Arch Dies and Friendsgiving stamp/die set

Echo Part 6x6 paper pad

Follow the link above to join in our challenge.

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.

BYSHcardmakers Fall Linky ~ project 3

Hi Crafty Friends,
BYSHcardmakers is hosting their final week-long linky party for the year.We'll be sharing projects on our Facebook page and our blog will be available for YOU to link up as many projects as you wish for chances to win some amazing prizes from our fabulous list of spnsors.
I'm sharing a card using products from Jaded Blossom Stamps, one of our amazing sponsors.

Products used:Jaded Blossom Stitched Arch DieJaded Blossom Poinsettia DieJaded Blossom Joyful Stamp setLala Land Crafts DSP paper

Remember, you have the entire week and play along with us. 

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #339 ~ It Looks Like Fall

Hi Crafty Friends,
We are just a few days away from the first day of fall in the USA so it's fitting that our Cut it Up Challenge #339 theme is IT LOOKS LIKE FALL.
Here's my project.

For this card, I used Gina K inks to blend the background then stamped over it with Taylored Expressions Fineline Script background stamp and white ink.  The leaves were cut using Jaded Blossom's Fancy Leaves dies.  I added a cute little tag with a vellum shadow and a JB sentiment.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Just add your card to the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Christmas is July

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with one more card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.Once again I've used products from our wonderful Sponsor, Jaded Blossom.

This front flip fold card was inspired by a card made in a monthly card class hosted by Sharon Doan.I've used Jaded Blossom's Gnome Friend: Penguin die set and Penguin Faces. I also used an old Cuttlebug embossing folder - Snowflakes, and Doodlebug Designs papers.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party ~ Day 3

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back with my third card for the BYSHcardmakers Christmas in July Linky Party.
You can play along by adding your card to the link above.  You may enter as many times as you wish.Today I'm using products from two of our generous prize sponsors, Jaded Blossom and Taylored Expressions.

I've used Jaded Blossom's Mini Tag Dies 3, Gnome Friends: Gingerbread Die, Gingerbread Calories (sentiment), Gnome Dies: Christmas Add ons 2, and Taylored Expressions Bold Beams Cutting Plate.

Papers and Sprinkles are from Doodlebug Designs.

Here's the Linky Party information for you.  I hope you'll play along.

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.

Cut it Up Challenge # 332 ~ Masculine

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our theme at Cut it Up Challenges is MASCULINE.  For me, the timing is perfect since I had a lot of Father's Day and Male Birthday cards to make.
Here's my card.

I've usedTaylored Expressions Arch Dreamscapes Die and Stencil setPinkfresh Studio Dotted Scallop Cover PlatePinkfresh Studio Elevated Rainbows Cover Plate DieJaded Blossom World's Great Parents stamp setGina K Designs Master Layout 18 and inks
I like the different vibe of this card and I love the color scheme.
I hope you'll play along with us. Upload your entry following the link above.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ June Sketch # 58

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my second DT card for sketch #58 at BYSHcardmakers.
I decided to try an older embossing folder for the background design.

The mat is glitter cardstock but it's difficult to see in this photo,Products I've used:Jaded Blossom Winter Candies (sentiment)Jaded Blossom Winter Banner DiesCuttlebug Sledding embossing folder
You have until the end of the month to join us in this challenge.  The sketch is for your inspiration.

You can find more inspiration in our Facebook Group and enter your project HERE.

I hope you'll join us.  It's great to get a jump on holiday cards.