Moving Along with the Times ~ June Challenge: Use Your Favorite ...

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a fun June challenge at Moving Along with the Times challenge blog.
This month we're Using Our Favorite . . . You're invited to use your favorite stamp, die, tool, technique, design, etc.
I've used one of my favorite stamps and dies sets: Gina K Spring Things, and one of my favorite designs: black and white with a pop of color.

I hope you'll share your favorites with us.

Add your project to the link above.

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 #216

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #216, A Wheelie Cool 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 #216 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Layers (card base does not count - My patterned papers are from an older Bo Bunny coordinating set

2 Shapes  - I've used a banner die and circle dies

1 image- The tricycle is a Lala Land Crafts 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: At least one Wheel, Cam, and/or Gears

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #695

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 #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.

Pearly Sparkles Challenge May 2026 ~ Butterflies

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.This month's challenge is Butterflies.I thought this was the perfect theme for a card I wanted to create for a special cardmaking friend.

I used all Gina K Designs for this card:

Blooming Butterfly stamp/die set

Elegant Ovals stencil

Ornate Frame die

Master Layout 2

Master Layout 18

Handpicked Flowers (sentiment)

Dusty Rose cardstock

Light and Medium Carnation ink

I also added coloring with Copic Markers

I hope you'll join us this month.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 Challenge #215

Hi Crafty Friends,
Double Trouble Challenge #215, A Special 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 #215 and how I interpreted all the Things.

ALL THE THINGS

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

3 Layers (card base does not count - I have a mat, patterned paper and die cuts

2 Shapes or images - My florals are from Spellbinders In Bloom die set and the sentiment is from Gina K Designs Designer Dots stamp and die set

1 embossed or stenciled element- The sentiment is heat embossed and the flowers are dry embossed using Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

  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: flowers

And finally, to support our sister challenge blogs, Thing 2's Double Dare is to use TSOT #694

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 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.

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.

Pearly Sparkles April Challenge ~ Something Old, Something New

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new April challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
This month's challenge is Something Old, Something New.I chose to interpret the challenge by using old and new crafting supplies.

I love how bright, happy, and springy this card is.  It just makes me smile.

My "something old" is the Jaded Blossom scallop rectangle die.  I've had this set for years and it's one of my crafty staples.  The sentiment is a precut image from Crafter's Companion.  It's been in my stash since who-knows when.  I just ink blended it and popped it up on the card.

My "something new" is the Gina K Designs Cheerful Flowers Stencil/die/3D embossing folder set. I just used the 3D embossing folder and stencils ~ so pretty.

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

Cut it Up Challenge #349 ~ This Makes Me Happy

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to our Cut it Up Challenge #349 ~ This Makes Me Happy.
Your project can be a subject that makes you happy OR it can be a favorite technique, crafty tool, or craft supply.  
Here's my project sharing a new (to me) technique inspired by a Gina K Designs project video.This project made for some happy moments in the craft room.

I've made an eclipse card before but never using patterned paper or eclipsing (is that a word?) all of the die cuts. Basically, the entire card it an eclipse.  I did want the letters to have a slight shadow effect so instead of stacking the letters on white, I used the green cardstock for the stacked layers.  I didn't want it entirely lost in the pattern design.

I hope you'll play along. Use the link above to share your project.

Cut it Up Challenge #340 ~ Use More Than One Die

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our first October challenge is up and ready for you to play along.Cut it Up Challenge #340 is "Use More Than One Die"
Here's my project using products from Pinkfresh Studio.

I've used:

Simple Joys (sentiment)

Nested Beaded Frames

Quilted Hearts Cover Plate

Bouquet Wrap (bow)

Floral Frenzy Die and Stencils

Pinkfresh Inks

I hope you'll play along.  Be sure to visit the blog to see some great inspiration from our team members and guest designers.  Don't forget that our Top Cuts are invited to join us as a guest designer in a challenge of their choice.

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.

Sketch Saturday Challenge 774 ~ Optional Twist: Add Embellishments

Hi Crafty Friends,

I have a new Sketch Saturday challenge sketch for you.

Sketch 774 has the optional twist to add embellishments.  You don't have to ask my twice since I love adding embellies to my projects.

The patterned papers are Crafter's Companion.  I used Spellbinders 3D embossing folder SES065 to add dimension to the largest circle.  The butterfly is from Pinkfresh Studio's Butterfly Washi and I used Jaded Blossom's Stitched Circles to die cut the circle shapes.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

You can upload your project HERE.

Sketch Saturday #772 ~ Optional Twist: Feature a Window

Hi Crafty Friends,

It's time for another Sketch Saturday challenge.  Sketch #772 can be found at the bottom of the post.

Our optional twist is to Feature a Window.

Here's my card using Authentique papers and Jaded Blossom Dies.

Jaded Blossom products used:

Gnome Friends: Bunny

Bunny Friend Faces

Build a Booth Easter Add Ons

Photo Frame die

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

I hope you'll play along.

Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch # 771 with Optional Twist: Use a Button

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my project fors challenge #771 with the optional twist to use a button.  The sketch will be shared below.  Here's my card.

I used the following products:Spellbinders Victorian Garden Foliage and Gorgeous Your Florals diesPinkfresh Geometric Tile stencil and InksProvoCraft Swiss Dots embossing folderJaded Blossom Spring Dies and Spring Dies 2
Here is the sketch for your inspiration.

I hope you'll play along.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ March 2025

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my March challenge card for The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.
We have four themes for you to choose from:ChristmasMother's DaySt. Patrick's DaySpring
I have chosen SPRING for my card.

I have used products that I received during SCT's With Love one day event.  

I hope you'll play along this month.  Share your card using the link above.  

New Team!! Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch #754

Hi Crafty Friends,

Yep!  I have joined a new design team.  I seem to get more accomplished when I have deadlines and I do love using card sketches so joining the Sketch Saturday team seemed like a good match.

This is my first challenge as a DT member.  You'll find the challenge sketch below my project.

Challenge 754 is to use an archived sketch and I followed Sketch 631 with no "creative license."

The patterned paper is from an older set of Webster's Pages.  Their papers are so elegant.

All of the plain cardstock papers are from Michael's.  I also used:

Altenew Deck Planks 3D embossing folder

Jaded Blossom Stitched Squares and Flag Dies

Spellbinders Sweet Birdie

Copic Markers

You can find all of the archived sketches on the blog.

I'd love to see you play along.

Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ May Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's May so time for a new Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge.
As always, we have four themes for you to choose from:Christmas (always a choice)Mother's DaySpring FlowersWrap it Up (ribbon or twine)
My card would be perfect for both Spring Flowers or Mother's Day.

I used Spellbinders Layered Daisies die set, a Scallop Oval from Jaded Blossom and gems from Pinkfresh Studio.  I die cut using Hammermill 100# cardstock and then ink blended the florals.

I hope you'll play along with our challenge.  Challenge rules and inspiration can be found on the blog (link above), and we'd love you to join our Facebook Fan page as well.

Thanks for dropping by :)

Cut it Up Challenge #299 ~ Colors of Spring

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a new challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.
Those of us in the USA are truly ready for spring so to help it along, our theme isCOLORS OF SPRING.
Here's my card:

I recently participated in Pinkfresh Studio's Create and Connect Cardmaking event.This card was inspired by one of the techniques we used - partial die cutting to create the border.If you haven't used Pinkfresh Studio's stamp/stencil/die sets, I encourage you to give them a try.I used the Cosmos Bunch set and Pinkfresh cube inks.  I also used a coverplate for the inside background and inked the stripe to fill in the space.  I've used one of my favorite color combinations for this card, lavender and green.
I hope you'll play along and share your project through the link above.

Thank You

 Hi Crafty Friends,

It's my design team day on the Jaded Blossom Blog.

Today I'd like to share a shaker/gift card holder design that was shared by Jennifer McGuire.

It's a unique idea and I thought it would be fun to try it.

The gift card slips right into the shaker pocket.  There is a flap inside the card that allows for easy access to the gift card and still keep the shaker element in place.

I used these Jaded Blossom products:

Vine Stencil

Wheelbarrow Die

Gnome Dies: Garden Add Ons (flowers, instead of the tulips)

Thank You

Thank You Outline Dies

This was such a fun card to create.

Thanks for stopping by.