Cut it Up Challenge #368 ~ Thankful, Grateful, Blessed

Hi Crafty Friends,Time for our final October challenge at Cut it Up Challenges.
We're heading into the holiday season so our challenge is Thankful, Grateful Blessed.Can't wait to see your interpretation of the theme.
Here's mine.

I used Gina K Designs' Dancing Leaves 3D embossing folder on a piece of patterned paper.  After embossing, I used the stencils that are part of the package.  The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's Fall Word Dies.  Finally, I added some bling from Pinkfresh Studios for a little sparkle.

Can't wait to see what you'll create.

Pearly Sparkles October Challenge ~ Trick or Treat

Hi Crafty Friends,
The October monthly challenge at Pearly Sparkles is open.Our theme for October is Trick or Treat.I had fun creating this card using die cuts and paper from my stash.

The witch was created using Jaded Blossom's Gnome Dies and Halloween Add Ons.  I also used JB's Scenic Dies.  The bats were in my stash and I'm not sure what dies I used.  The background paper is from Doodlebug Designs.

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

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #226 ~ "Happy Fall Y'all"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #226 ~ "Happy Fall, Y'all" 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 #225 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 colors using Combo Wheel #3 - my fall color choices include yellow, orange, and brown.

2 use a two-worded sentiment- my sentiment is from Gina K Designs Dancing Leaves stamp/die set 

1 Autumn image - from Jaded Blossom's Fancy Pumpkins and Sunflower die sets

  the first time IYou may stop with Thing 1's challenge but to add a little more fun we have Thing 3 Twisted Sister's Option - include pumpkins, gourds, or other harvest fruits and vegetables. 

 

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #705

You'll find the sketch on the bottom left of this graphic and on the DT Blog.

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

I hope you'll play along.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #220 ~ Christmas in July

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #220 ~ Christmas in July 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 #220 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Colors of choice (neutrals not included) - My colors are red, green, and yellow/pink/turquoise

2 Layers (card base does not count - I've used Jaded Blossom's Sunburst Card Mat Die, Doodlebug Designs patterned papers, and a sentiment from Whimsy Stamps Merry Christmas sentiments.

1 - Holiday image-I've used a dimensional poinsettia and holly leaves from my stash.

  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 stars and/or stripes

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #700

I used the sketch for inspiration. 

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

I hope you'll play along.

I am entering this card in the Jingle Belles Stars OR Stripes challenge.

Build Your Stash Holiday Card Makes ~ Sketch #70

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's my final design team card for BYSHcardmakers sketch #70.

I think the combination of gold and white is so elegant for the holidays.

I've used Jaded Blossom's Wine Tag Die and LaLa Land Crafts ornament die.  I added some dimension to the tag using Spellbinders 3D embossing folder EF061.  The sentiment is from a Simon Hurley hot foil plate.

You have until the end of the month to enter our Facebook challenge HERE and you'll find lots of inspiration on our blog.

Double Trouble Challenge #218 ~ My Guy

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #218, MY GUY, 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 #218 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Washi Tape and/or paper scraps  -I've used Washi Tape from my stash

2 Die cut elements -I've used a combination of die sets from Jaded Blossom: Gnome Garden Add ons, Wheelbarrow Die, and Stitched Circle

1 Masculine project- Father's Day card (sentiment from Taylored Expressions
Perfect Pennant - Dad

  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: Any element your guy enjoys spending time - my hubby enjoys his summer vegetable garden.

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #697

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.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Sketch Challenge #70 ~ June

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a new sketch for the BYSHcardmakers challenge.

I used Jaded Blossom's Wine Tag Die and Rosie's Studio Peppermint Twist design papers and ephemera to create this fun card.

You'll find the inspiration sketch below.

You'll find more inspiration on the DT blog (linked above) and on our Facebook page

HERE.

Please upload your project in the appropriate folder (sketch 70) on our Facebook page.

Cut it Up Challenge #355 ~ Something With Wings

Hi Crafty Friends,
Busy day today on the blog with so many First of the Month challenges and this month our CIU challenge also lands on the 1st!!
Cut it Up challenge #355 is to create Something with Wings.
I'm a big fan of Pinkfresh Studio products and I've had this set for awhile.It's a pressplate which I chose to foil - yes, you can foil pressplates!!!

I used Jaded Blossom's stitched and scallop circle dies for the gold border and Gina K inks to add color to the stenciled image.  The sentiment is a Betterpress plate and die set called Fancy Sentiment Strips.

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

Cut it Up Challenge #354 ~ Colors of Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for you at Cut it Up.  Our theme for challenge 354 isThe Colors of Spring.
I've been cleaning and purging my craft room and am finding sets that have never been opened - Ugh!I'm using one of those treasures for today's card.

This die set is Artful Tulip from Spellbinders.  I used and very old Cuttlebug embossing folder, Script Texture for the background and cut a Jaded Blossom Scallop Oval from vellum to ground the die cut.

The sentiment is a Betterpress set that I foiled.

Sometimes I just need to "shop" in my own craft room.  Do you ever feel that way?

Use the link above to play along.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #214

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #214, 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 #214 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 patterned and/or special papers - The papers are from Echo Park "Little Ladybug"

2 colors from color wheel #1 - Color wheel 1 is primary colors.  I have red, white, black and green

1 Image - I've used die cuts from Jaded Blossom and Scrapbook.com

  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 flying element

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #693

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.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ April Sketch #68

Hi Crafty Friends,
If you join us at BYSHcardmakers, you'll be staying ahead of the holiday card making game.It's time for our next challenge ~ April Sketch #68Here's my first design team make for the month. You'll find the sketch at the bottom of the post.

To create the background, I used Jaded Blossoms Rectangle Strip Cardmat die and then cut apart the strips to create the spaces. I also used JB's stitched and scalloped circle dies. I used Echo Park Winter 6x6 paper pad for the patterned papers and the sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.  Be sure to link your project to folder #68 in our Facebook Group HERE.

Pearly Sparkles February Challenge ~ Mixed Color Florals

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a fun new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
This month we're asked to create something using mixed color florals.  I've been trying to use some of the MANY new goodies that I've been acquiring.  For this project I've used the Gina K Designs Spring Fling layered stencil set.

The stencil set has four layers.  I used Gina K inks for the blending.  I also used Pinkfresh Studio's Dotted Scallop Cover Plate to add a little more interest.  I cut the mat and ink blended panel using Jaded Blossom's Scallop and Stitched rectangles.  The sentiment was created with a Betterpress plate.  I finished off with a few sequins, ribbon, and a butterfly from my stash.

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

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.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ September Sketch Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for you at BYSHcardmakers.
If you haven't started on your holiday cards, now is great time to start and this month's sketch lends itself well to creating multiples.  You'll find inspiration at the link above and can link your own project to our Facebook page HERE.  Be sure to find folder #61 so your card will be eligible for some crafty goodness.
Here's my sketch #61 project

Products used:

La-la Land Crafts DSP Christmas Hodgepodge

Jaded Blossom Banner Dies

Hero Arts Offset Holiday Messages

Here's the sketch for your reference.

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #336 ~ Add a Sentiment

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Cut it Up.  Challenge #336 is ADD A SENTIMENT.If there's a sentiment on your card front and you've used a die cut on the card, you're eligible to enter.

Here's my card inspired by those shared by Jennifer McGuire.

I've used Jaded Blossom's Sunflowers dies and Photo Frame Dies (sentiment).

I hope you'll join in.  Add your project to the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #334 ~ Christmas in July

Hi Crafty Friends,
July is such a great month for crafters to get ahead on their holiday stash because Christmas in July is such a popular theme for this month.  Cut it Up challenges is right there with them!
Here's my card featuring Jaded Blossom's Build a Wreath die set.

I also used Studio Katia's Halftone Dots cover plate and Whimsy Stamps Christmas sentiments.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just upload your card using the link above.

The challenge is open until noon (PST) July 21.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ June 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month, new challenge at The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.As always, we have four themes for you to choose from:ChristmasFather's DayOne for the BoysBugs/Butterflies
My choose is obvious :)

Here are the products I've used:

Taylored Expressions Create in Quads - Pattern Playground, Burlap embossing folder, Perfect Pennant-Dad stamp and die set

Jaded Blossom Window Card Mat die, Mustache die

I hope you'll play along this month.  Just link your project above.

Sketch Saturday #776 with the Optional Twist to Add an Extra Layer

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our next Sketch Saturday challenge for May.Challenge #776 has the Optional Twist of adding an extra layer.

I've used my favorite color combination with this card :).

The patterned paper is from an old Crafter's Companion kit.  I've used shape dies from Jaded Blossom along with an oldie but goodie Cuttlebug Dotted Swiss embossing folder and Altenew's Deck Planks 3D embossing folder.  I think the flower is an older Spellbinders die set.  This was one of those cards that came together by digging through my product stash of dies, folders, and papers.

Here's the challenge sketch.

I can't wait to see your interpretation.

Sketch Saturday #775 with Optional Twist of Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's another fun sketch from Sketch Saturday to give you some crafty inspiration.The optional twist for sketch #775 is Spring.  You'll find the sketch at the bottom of the post.

I've used some pretty Crafter's Companion signature design papers (Floral Elegance) for this card.The sentiment is the Spring Word set from Jaded Blossom and the 3D embossing folding is from Spellbinders.
Here's the sketch for your inspiration.