Pearly Sparkles June Challenge ~ This Makes Me Happy

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for June at Pearly Sparkles Challenge.Our challenge theme for this month is THIS MAKES ME HAPPY.
Here's my ink blended/3D embossed project.

I love ink blending and I love daisies (my wedding flower).  Both make me smile.

I've used Gina K inks and cardstock along with Altenew's Daisy 3D embossing folder to create this simple card.  I also added Stickles for a little sparkle in the daisy centers.

Follow the link above to join in our challenge.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #212 ~ "Paw-some"

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #212, 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 #212 and how I interpreted all the Things.

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

3 Colors using primary and neutral colors - I've used lots of white with pinks and greens for the florals

2 Images- I have lots of dies cuts from Spellbinders Rustic Garden Suite as well as ink blended clouds and grass.]

1 Sentiment - The sentiment on the sign is just one of many in this product suite.

  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 one or more 4-legged animals

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #691

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.

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 #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.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Monthly Challenge ~ May 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.As always, there are four theme to choose from:ChristmasSay it with FlowersRibbons and BowsLet's Be Friends
I've chosen Say it with Flowers; a perfect theme since I'm making cards to send for Mother's Day.
Here's my card.

I used Pinkfresh Studio's Floral Field Die and Stencil set.  

I used the stencil with Gina K Designs inks first and then cut it out using the die.  I cut an extra white set for stability.  Then, I used partial die cutting on the card base to make the shape card.  

The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's Mother's Day Stamp and Die set.

I love the way this card turned out.

We love looking at each of your entries as well.

Pearly Sparkles May Challenge ~ Use Black & White + One Color

Hi Crafty Friends,
New month, new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
Our challenge for May is to use Black & White plus one other color.Here's my take for this challenge.

Products used on this challenge card:

Altnew Organic Linen 3D embossing folder

Jaded Blossom Stitche Arches dies (I cut a frame and then ink blended the inset)

Pretty Pink Posh Hummingbird Floral stamp set

Gina K Powder Blue ink for blending

Join us at the link above to play along.

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 #313 ~ Colors of Fall/Autumn

Hi Crafty Friends,
Happy Fall!  Of course in California our weather decided to have one more go at Summer weather - ugh!
Our Cut it Up Challenge #313 is Colors of Fall/Autumn.
I created this card for my daughter's 2nd wedding anniversary.  She got married in September so her colors were fall colors. 

All of the crafty products I used are from Pinkfresh Studio.

It's a New Day Floral - stamp, stencil, die set

Dotted Fancy Frames

Fluttering Butterflies - washi and die

Perfect Sentiment stamp set

I hope you'll play along with us.

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 #304 ~ Send Me Flowers

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our next Cut it Up challenge is posted on the CIU blog.Our theme for challenge #304 is SEND ME FLOWERS.  Don't forget that you must follow the theme and include a die cut.
Here's my project using a stencil set from Pinkfresh Studio.

I heat embossed a Jaded Blossom sentiment onto velum and popped it up over the stenciled background mat which I cut out using a Jaded Blossom Scalloped Rectangle die.

All of the inks I used are also from Pinkfresh Studio.

I hope you'll play along with us.

The Top Cuts from our last challenge can be found in our blog post along with our Cut it Up Community Facebook page.

Cut it Up Challenge #291 ~ Friends and Family

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for Cut it Up challenge #291 ~ Friends and FamilyCan you believe we only have four more challenges left in this year?  Time flies!!
Here's my card for this challenge.

I tried a new technique on this card, embossing on velum.  I used a 3D embossing folder from Altenew.

I ink blended some fall colors on 80# smooth card stock and then added the velum over it.  I lightly brushed some Altenew white pigment ink over the embossing to emphasize some of the design.  The scalloped frame is from Jaded Blossom and the sentiment was created using a Betterpress letterpress plate.  I cut the sentiment outline out three times and slightly offset each layer for some added detail.

A twine bow and some Spellbinders gold embellishments finished the card.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just follow the link above.

Pearly Sparkles November Challenge ~ Winter or Christmas

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another Pearly Sparkles challenge.  This is the last challenge of 2023.  The design team will take a break in December and then return with all new challenges in 2024!
Our final theme for the year is Winter or Christmas.
I have fallen in love with many of the Spellbinders floral die sets.  For this card, I'm using the Christmas Bird Poinsettia set and Altenew's 3D embossing folder, Organic Linen.  I used 110# white cardstock for all the die cutting and then used Altenew Crisp Dye inks to ink blend the pieces.

Can't wait to see your entry.
Hugs,Larelyn

Cut it Up Challenge #283 ~ Animals on Parade

Hi Crafty Friends,
We are featuring Animals for our next Cut it Up challenge.Our theme for #283 is "Animals on Parade."  We need to see an animal and, of course, a die cut.
I wanted to play with an inky background and LaLa Land Crafts has the perfect dies to go with the scene I created.

I had so much fun with a circle mask and Distress Oxides.  I love paper so much that I forget how pretty ink blended backgrounds can be.  The sentiment and sentiment strip is from Jaded Blossom

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just follow the link above.

Pearly Sparkles October Challenge ~ Fall or Halloween

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's October 1 and that means a new Pearly Sparkles challenge.Our theme for October is Fall or Halloween.
I've had this background stamp from StamPendous for years so I decided it needed to be used.

I ink blended the background first and then splattered some gold paint over it.I used Judi♥ Kins Chocolate Twinkle to heat emboss the stamped image.Some layered matting, a little twine and a sentiment from My Craft Spot stamped on a Jaded Blossom mini tag finished the card.
I hope you'll play along with this month's challenge.

Jaded Blossom's Halloween Release ~ Final Sneak Peek

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing a project made using our final item in the Jaded Blossom Halloween release sneak peeks.I hope you have the Clear Jar Stamp set because here is another Add On for your collection.
I moved away from cutesy for this project and let a little bit of the creepy/scary in.

I couldn't resist this bottle of "Skeleton Bones" candy so it became the inspiration

for my project.  All of the stamping was heat embossed for shine and dimension.

Jaded Blossom products used:

Clear Jar- Halloween Add On (NEW)

Mesh Stencil (NEW)

Octagon Dies

Pick Your Poison

Halloween Panels

Our Halloween Release Blog Hop begins at midnight.  It will be your chance to purchase all of the release items and get the freebie stamp set, RIP, if your purchase is $40 or more before tax and shipping and to visit each design team member's blog to see even more fun and fabulous release week projects.

Here is today's final sneak peek set and also the freebie set.

  

 

Pearly Sparkles Monthly Challenge for October ~ Mostly Black and/or Purple

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's finally October - my birthday month! - and time for a new challenge atPearly Sparkles Challenge.
This month's challenge is to use mostly Black and/or Purple on your creation.Here's what I designed.

I ink blended the background using Distress Inks mixed with a touch of glycerin.  I put Liquid Pixie Dust on a paint brush and flicked it over the background.  Not only did it add a touch of sparkle but the water base also reacted with the ink.The stamp was one of the very first clear stamp sets I purchased when I began this journey oh so many years ago.  I don't even know the manufacturer - oops- but I love it, especially when the images are heat embossed.  It's really a very simple card but I think it's really pretty.
I hope you'll play along with us this month.  Be sure to visit the blog to see how other design team members responded to the challenge.
Thanks for visiting.