Saturday, December 23, 2023

Can You Handle the Pressure Embossing Folder Challenge - Winter

 


CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is always anything goes as long as you use an embossing folder on my project.  There is an optional theme if you want to use it.  For this challenge the theme is Winter.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Blue Cardstock
Gold Poster Board
Richard Garay Lumberjack Days Embossing Folder
Frantic Stamper Buck and Doe Dies
PTI Snow Hills Dies
Sentiment from Unity Winter Apple Blossoms set
Stampin Up Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink

We hope you'll share your cards/projects using an embossing folder with us at

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is always anything "Christmas" goes!
We also have a mood board for inspiration if needed.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Torn Paper masking to create snow mounds
Blending Brush
SU Bashful Blue ink
Tim Holtz woodblock Winter Cabin stamp
Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink
Sentiment from Unity Festive Swag stamp set

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board




Saturday, December 16, 2023

Two Old Bats Mid-month Challenge

 



Two Old Bats Halloween Challege is always anything "Halloween Goes!"
We also provide an inspiration board if needed,

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Lime Green Cardstock
Doily from stash
Stampin Up Hallows Night Magic stamp set
Stampin Up Halloween Magic Dies
Copic Markers
Santa Hat from Stampin Up Snow Friends stamp & die set
Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink
Hero Arts Lime Geeen ink

We hope you'll share your Halloween cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board



Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Christmas

 



For my card I used the following:
PTI Enchanted Evening Cardstock
White Cardstock
Christmas Paper Napkin
Stampin Up Label Punch
Sentiment from Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Christmas Stamps
Paper Studio Gems

We hope you will share your Christmas cards/projects with us at

Monday, December 11, 2023

The PIP Challenge #2349

 


The PIP Challenge #2349 is sponsored by


For my card I used the following:

White Cardstock

Black Cardstock

Newton's Nook Winter Memories

Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink

SU Bashful Blue ink

Torn Paper mask to create snow mounds with ink and blending brush

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at

The Pip Challenge #2349.


Saturday, December 9, 2023

CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge - Holly

 


The CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is always anything goes using an embossing folder; we have an optional theme; for this challenge the theme is "holly."

For my card I used the following:
Green Cardstock
Black CS
Metallic Green Foil CS (foil cardstock is difficult to photograph!  It has lots of shine that doesn't show up in the photo)
White CS
Darice Dotted Diamond Embossing Folder
CheeryLynn Holly Flourish Die
SU Label Punch
Sentiment from Tim Holtz Stampers Annonymous Christmas Collection
Memento Black ink
SU Ribbon
SU Adhesive Pearls

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us using an embossing folder at

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is always anything Christmas goes; we also have an inspiration board to help if needed.

For my card I used the following:

White CS
Gold Poster Board
Stampin Up Lights Aglow DSP
SU Mitten Punch
Ranger Silver Sparkle Paper for mitten cuff
Sentiment from Unity Joly Ol' Santa stamp set

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us at


Saturday, December 2, 2023

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge

 


Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge is always anything Halloween goes.  We have a mood board to help with inspiration if needed.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Orange Cardstock
Stampin Up Lovely as A Tree stamp set
Unity Hallows' Eve Tree stamp set for sentiment
Creek Bank Creations Pumpkins dies
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
Distress Ink Pine Needles
Clear Gems from stash

We hope you'll share your Halloween cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board

Friday, December 1, 2023

The Four Seasons December Winter Challenge

 


The Four Seasons Winter Challenge begins today!  The challenges are monthly with a 
mood board for inspiration.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Blue Cardstock
Me & My Big Ideas Blue Dotted Cardstock
Unity Coffee Lovers Plaid DP
PTI Scalloped Border Die
MFT Stitched Square Dies
Stampendous Changito Cocoa Woodblock Stamp
Lawn Fawn Black ink, Copic Markers
Nuvo Clear Shimmer Pen
Really Reasonable Ribbon Gray ribbon

We hope you'll share your winter themed cards with us at

Inspiration Board




Simply Clean & Simple Card Challenge

 


The Simply Clean & Simple Card Challenge is anything clean & simple goes with an optional theme.  This month's challenge theme is "red and green."

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Mixed Poinsettia with Holly from Hobby Lobby
Sentiment from Unity Warm Wishes fro Your Home stamp set
Blending Brush & Gina K Designs Jelly Bean Green ink
Sentiment stamped using Distress Candied Apple ink

We hope you'll share your clean & simple cards with us at

Saturday, November 25, 2023

CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge - Christmas

 


anything goes using an embossing folder; we do have an optional theme with this challenge theme of "Christmas."

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Stampin Up Real Red Cardstock
Christmas Embossing Folder (I used the embossed panel from my stash
of already embossed cardstock and didn't include the name of folder; I think it is either
a Spellbinders folder or a Sizzix folder??)
Chiffon Frayed Edge Ribbon
Paper Studio Christmas Poinsettia adhesive-back premade stickers that I
grouped together.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects using an embossing folder with us at


Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Sweater Weather

 


The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is "Sweater Weather."

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Debbie Mumm Holiday Designer Paper
DCWV Textured Neutrals Cardstock
Spellbinders Stitched Christmas Sweather Die
Creative Memories Snowflake punch

We hope you'll share your "sweather weather" cards/projects with us at


Sunday, November 19, 2023

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is anything Christmas goes with a mood board for inspiration if needed.

For my tag I used the following:
White Cardstock
Stampin Up Crumb Cake Cardstock
Graphic 45 Ivory Square base tag
Graphic 45 Square Tag & Clock Die
We Are 3 Wonderland digi paper
We Are 3 Wonderland digi wreath
Lawn Fawn Birch Trees Dies
Stampin Up Crumb Cake Ribbon

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board



Thursday, November 16, 2023

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - Mid-month

 


Two Old Bats Halloween Mid-month Challenge is anything Halloween Goes!

For my card I used the following:

I created a cardbase only card using White Cardstock
Unity Moon & Owl image from August 2023 KOM
Image colored using Inktense Pencils, gamsol, and blending stumps
Versafine Clair Acorn Ink
sentiment from Taylored Expressions A Bushel & A Peck stamp set


We hope you'll share your Halloween cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board



Monday, November 13, 2023

The PIP Challenge #2345

 


The PIP Challenge #2345 is sponsored by


For my card I used the following:

White CS

Black CS

Polkadoodles Sweet Candy Sticks digi stamp provided

by the sponsor (I resized the image to create 3 images for my slimline card)

images colored using Copic Markers

Picket Fence Baby It's Cold Outside stamp set for sentiment

Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink


We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at 

The PIP Challenge #2345.

Saturday, November 11, 2023

CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge - Turkey/Thanksgiving/Thanks

 


CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is always anything goes using an embossing folder with an optional theme; for this challenge the optional theme is "Turkey/Thanksgiving/Thanks."

For my card I used the following:
Brown Cardstock
Woodgrain Designer Paper
Cuttlebug Pumpkins on the Vine Embossing Folder
Blending Brush / Hero Arts Pumpkin Pie ink used to give color to the embossed area
Copper Cardstock
Inpression Obsession Give Thanks die
(before adhering the sentiment I gave a generous spray of Sheer Shimmer Sparkle; the shimmer doesn't show up in the photo!)

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us using an embossing folder at

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Fall Harvest

 


The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is "Fall Harvest."

For my card I used the following:

White Cardstock
Paper Napkin
Spellbinders Pumpkin Die to create a fun shaped card
Stampin Up Timeless Arrangement Label Die
Sentiment from Newton's Nook Autumn Newton stamp set
Linen Thread to create a multiloop bow
Recollections Small Leaf Punch

We hope you'll share your Fall Harvest cards/projects with us at

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is alway anything Christmas goes!  There is an inspiration board if you need help creating for the challenge.

For my card I used the following to create a
mini slimline card:

White Cardstock
Stampin Up Real Red Cardstock
Stampin Up Lights Aglow DSP
Spellbinders Scored & Pierced Oval Dies
Stampin Up Stocking Tag Punch
Sentiment from Unity Jolly Ol' Santa stamp set
Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen
KaiserCraft Red Rhinestones

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us

Inspiration Board




Friday, November 3, 2023

Simply Clean & Simple Card Challenge - Thanks

 


The Simply Clean & Simple Card Challenge is anything CAS goes with an optional theme.  This month's theme is to use the word "Thanks."

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Gold Poster Board
Memory Box Claudette Frame Die
Impression Obsession Give Thanks Die
Paper Studio Leaf Punch
created a 3x3 top fold card ti support the frame

We hope you'll share your CAS cards with us at

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge

 


Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge is always anything Halloween goes with an
inpsiration board to help if needed!

For my card I used the following:

Black Cardstock
Watercolor paper  using distress inks "smooshing technique" then pounced using
plastic wrap to create texture.
Halloween doily from stash
Epoxy Ghost stickers, bats, and sentiment from stash 

We hope you'll share your Halloween cards/projects with us

Inspiration Board



Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Four Seasons November Challenge

 



I'm happy to be creating as a member of The Four Seasons Design Team!

The Four Seasons Challenges are monthly based on each season: Summer, Spring, 
Fall, and Winter.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Red Patterned Paper from stash
Low Tack Artist Tape to mask the sides of layering panel
Distress Oxide Inks:  Antique Linen, Carved Pumpkin,
Abandoned Coral, Wild Honey
Blending Brushes
Versafine Clair Fallen Leaves ink
Wheat image from Unity KOM Harvest Hues
Sentiment from Simon Says Stamp Nutty Over You stamp set

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at

Here's a mood board to help get you inspired:

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The PIP Challenge #2343 Peach Color Scheme

 


The PIP Challenge #2343 is sponsored by


This week's challenge is a color challenge using Peach colors


For my card I used the following:

Peach cardstock, Black Cardstock

Lawn Fawn Spiffier Speckles Paper

Lawn Fawn Quilted Backdrop Die

Lawn Fawn Daisy Die

Chiffon Frayed Edge Ribbon

Spectrum Noir Clear Shimmer Pen


We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us using the Peach color scheme

at The PIP Challenge #2343.


Saturday, October 28, 2023

CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge - Vines/Greenery

 


The CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is always anything goes using an 
embossing folder.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Green Cardstock
Black Cardstock
LifeStyle Crafts Vines Embossing Folder
Lil Inker Stitched Rectangle Die
CheeryLynn Designs Monarch Butterfly

We hope you'll share with us your cards/projects using an embossing folder

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Get Inky

 



For my card I used the following:

White Cardstock
DOX inks: Kitsch Flamingo, Wild Honey, Broken China, Salvaged Patina
(I used the inks direct to paper)
Unity Stitched Rectangle Die
Memory Box Leaf Cover Plate die
Stampin Up Timeless Arrangements Stamp set and dies
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink for sentiment

We hope you'll "get inky" with us and share your inky cards/projects with us at

Monday, October 16, 2023

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - Mid Month

 


Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge is always anything Halloween goes; an inspiration board is provided for help if needed!

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Colorful Life Designs Cloud Stencil
Distress Inks / Blending Brushes
Impression Obsession Witch Brewing Die
Dimensionals

We hope you'll share your Halloween cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board




Sunday, October 15, 2023

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


The Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is always anything Christmas goes with an Inspiration Board to help if needed.

For my card I used the following:
SU Real Red CS
Green CS
Black CS
SU Peaceful Cabin DSP
Silver Poster Board
Tim Holtz Stampes Anonymous Christmas stamp set for sentiment
Spellbinders Holiday Haul Dies
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board


Saturday, October 14, 2023

CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge - Spooky

 


CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is always anything goes using an embossing folder with an optional theme.  For this challenge the optional theme is "spooky."

For my card I used the following:
Black Cardstock
White Cradstock
DOX ink:  Seedless Preserves, Ripe Persimmon, Spice Marmalade to 
create the background using flat blending burshes.
Imaginisce Snag'em Spooky stamp
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
Stampin Up Label Punch
Martha Stewart Spider Punch

We hope you'll share your cards/projects using an embossing folder

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Pumpkins

 



For my card I used the following:

Bee Paper Co. Watercolor Paper
Stitched Tag Die
Unity August 2023 KOM Phases for sentiment and pumpkin
Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink
Zig Clean Color Real Brush watercolor pens
Aqua Brush
SU Sparkle Adhesive Gems

We hope you'll share your pumpkin cards/projects with us at


Friday, October 6, 2023

Simply Clean & Simple Challenge

 


Simply Clean & Simple Challenge is anything CAS goes with an optional theme.  
The October optional theme is "Fall."

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Crumb Cake Cardstock
Arches Hot Press Watercolor paper
Stampin Up Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (used on card base)
Stampin Up Circle Punch
All Night Media Tree Bark Stamp
Hero Arts Cup O Joe ink
Stampin Up French Foliage stamp for splatter dots
Hero Arts Wet Cement ink
Sizzix Leaf Fragments Die
Watercolor Markers to color leaf
Sentiment from Stamp Simply Autumn Blessings Stamp set
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
Dimensionals
Small Crystal Gems

We hope you'll share your Clean & Simple cards with us at