Stencil Fun Challenge (7/2026) - Patterns

 Hello Everyone!

It's time for another fun challenge over on our Stencil Fun Challenge!

Remember, this challenge is all about using your STENCILS.
We are a MONTHLY challenge that begins on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month.
Theme will always be ANYTHING GOES USING STENCILS but we will also offer an OPTIONAL theme.

Here is the OPTIONAL theme chosen for this month:

 

 Patterns

 

 Using the Tim Holtz 'Shifter Chevron' stencil (THS127), I've created this masculine birthday card.  The sentiment dies are Tutti Designs and the inks used are also Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks.  Scrapbook.com Red POPS of Color was at the beginning & end of each blue line.

 

    

  

 

For my second card (Anything Goes)

  

Here I've used an older Darice embossing folder on a panel of orange cardstock the stenciled the center of the embossed frame using a Creative Expressions Mini 'Bubbles' stencil and TH walnut distress oxide ink.  The oranges are stickers from a sticker book called Autumn Garden that I ordered online.  I've used Orange (even though they look yellow - must have reacted with the cardstock) Nuvo Crystal drops and a Simon Says sentiment stamp for the center focus.

 

 Hopefully you'll get those stencils out and have some fun with us.

We won't always have a prize but periodically we will, you just never know!
We do have a Top 3 and a Top winner and it could be YOU!

 

Please come join us and GOOD LUCK!!
As always . . .

 

Neglected Stuff (7/2026)

 Hello friends!

Today I have a project to share that was created for our newest
NEGLECTED STUFF CHALLENGE. 

Click on the link then come join in the fun!

 

 

 

My Neglected Stuff used today are my odd shaped dies ... here I've used Tutti Designs Cross Stitch Nesting Hexagons and my ladybug stuff (papers, stickers, felt adhesives). 

 

I've die cut various sizes from this die set to create today's design and the paper & sentiment panel are from an Echo Park 6x6 pad called 'Little Ladybug'.

 

   

When it comes to using my nesting dies, I always seem to reach for the basic shapes ... Circle, Rectangle, Oval or Square.  I have many others but rarely think to use them.  Well, today's the day!  LOL 

 

 Be sure to pop over and check us out then play along!
If you're a crafter, I'm sure you have some 'Neglected' goodies in your stash
that are just waiting to be loved!

You  have until the 28th to play along!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

As always . . .

Peace on Earth Challenge #115

 

Hello Friends and welcome back to my blog! 
SO happy you stopped by!

Today I have a card to share for the new challenge over on the PEACE ON EARTH CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE BLOG.  Of course the theme is Anything Christmas and we hope you'll come join in the fun! 

Here's a fun inspiration board we've created to help get you started ...

 

 Today I was inspired by the cute Mama & baby polar bears in the lower left corner.  

I just happened to have  a 3D Die Cut Decoupage Christmas sheet from KatySue  that worked perfectly.

 

 How adorable are these little bear cubs?

 Here's a peek at the inside . . .

PLEASE be sure to pop over to THE BLOG and check out the amazing designs our design team has created for your inspiration.  What a group of talented ladies!!  Then come join in the fun!!  

 Challenges to share in:

CAS on Friday #337 - Christmas in July (ends 7/8)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #783 - Christmas (ends 7/8)
Creative Knockouts #574 - Christmas in July (ends 7/15)
Fab'n'Funky Challenge #640 - Something Beginning with B (Blue / Bears) - (ends 7/7)
The Card Concept 228A - Inspired by the colors (ends 8/31) #3

 As always ... thanks again for stopping by!

Love Those Pretty Papers July 2026 Challenge

 Hello Dear Friends

It's a new month and that means it's time for a new challenge over on our
LOVE THOSE PRETTY PAPERS blog.

Today, our OPTIONAL theme is

COASTAL
 
Diane & I will be sharing a Themed pretty paper card as well as an Anything Goes card.

 Here's my card using today's THEME:

 

 Turning to my Mintay 'Seaside Escape' 6x6 paper pad made this card very quick & easy!  Mintay has so many scenic paper pads that you really don't need to add much more.  I did however use one of the cute little images that's offered in this pack just to add another layer of dimension & interest.  This card would be the perfect birthday card for a man or woman!

 

Challenges to share in:

The Card Concept 228A - Summer by the Sea - Inspired by the lighthouses (ends 8/31) #2

 

 Time Out Challenge #316 - Photo Chlg (ends 7/8)  This card shows some things you might enjoy when you take some time out and go to the coast/shore/beach.



I Spy with my Little Eye #38 - Something by the Sea (ends 7/12)
The Paper Funday July Challenge #89 - ATG with Optional Twist: Summer Splash (ends 8/2)
 

Now for my 2nd card (anything goes) ... 

 The background purple panel is from an A4 paper pack by The Paper Boutique called 'Lavender Fields' and the pretty designer paper with I've cut at different angles and layered is from the Prima pack called 'Aquarelle Dreams'.   Little purple Prima flowers with Lavendar Nuvo drop centers finished off my creation.

   

I've had this designer paper in my stash for quite some time and only today used it!  So pretty!  With purple being my favorite color, I have several paper pads of different purple patterns ... can't believe I've been overlooking this one!!  My Bad!!  LOL

 Here's a close up of the sentiment which also came from that Aquarelle Dreams pack.

 I hope you've enjoyed what I created to inspire you today!  Please come join our fun and show us what you have created using pretty patterned papers.

Thanks for stopping by and as always . . .

Simply Clean & Simple (7/2026) - Birthday

 Hello my friends and welcome to my blog!

Today I have a card to share for our challenge blog using the CAS (clean & simple) design style. 
Our blog is called Simply Clean & Simple and today's OPTIONAL theme is:

 

 Birthday

  

 Over time, I have truly learned to enjoy creating CAS style cards.  

Believe it or not, I used to struggle with this design style as I always thought I needed 'more' to make my cards stand out ... hence, making a CAS designed card look 'incomplete' to me.  I actually applied for a CAS DT spot a few years back to force myself to work more with this style of designing.

 

Today I've used a 'cloud stencil' for my background, the Paper Studio balloon stickers and a sentiment from an Altenew stamp set called 'Birthday Greetings'. 

I hope you like it!

 

Challenges to share in:

Cards 4 Galz #279 - CAS (ends 7/8)
Krafty Chicks #827 - Birthday (ends 7/7)
 

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #640 - Beginning with B (Balloons) (ends 7/7)
Little Red Wagon #865 - I See  (you can see through the latex balloons) (ends 7/7)

Remember, our challenge is Anything Goes CLEAN & SIMPLE but we do offer an OPTIONAL theme.  You have until the 28th to share your CAS design into our challenge blog.

Hope to see you at SIMPLY CLEAN & SIMPLE!

As always . . .

Triple B (7/2026) Challenge

 Hello Friends!

Have you checkout our challenge blog called TRIPLE B?
It's all about using any of your stash but your project must have at least a BIRD, a BUTTERFLY or BLOOMS (flowers) visible on it.  Hence the title Triple B.

Here's this months inspiration board ...

 

 Here's what I've come up with . . .

 

 A heart warming card with a heart warming message!

I've created the background using a cloud stencil from the Blue Knight Stamp Co and Tim Holtz  'broken china' distress oxide ink.  My tree and eagle come from the Stamperia 'Forest' paper cut outs.  The sentiment is a set by Stampscapes called Sheet 2 - Sky/Clouds/Stars. 

    

Remember, our challenge begins on the 3rd of each month, ends on the last day of the month and Winner's are announced on the 2nd of each month.

Challenges to share in:

Craft Rocket #138 - Animals (ends 7/29)
Addicted to Stamps & More #520 - Diecuts and/or Stencils (ends 7/7)


 

I hope you'll come join in the fun!
Thanks for stopping by today!

As always ...