Word Power (5/2026) Challenge

Hello Friends . . .

It's time for a new challenge over on our WORD POWER challenge blog! 
Have you check it out yet?  If not, please come join us ... inspiration is welcomed!!  

 Here's what I've created for you today . . .

 I started my project by die cutting white card stock using a Tutti Designs 'Scallop Stitched Oval' die.  Next I placed that die cut oval between my 49 and Market Blendables 02 (#BV37780) rub on and the backing sheet.  Using my bone folder I simply rubbed on just that part of the image I wanted to showcase.

 

 I had already chosen the word stamp I wanted to use so I then stamped it atop of my floral rub-on image and wet embossed it.  Then matted it with the next largest oval die cut using the same Tutti Designs die set from a green card stock that matched the image.

 Setting my focus panel aside, I used that same wood block sentiment stamp (sorry so old I can't read the mfg name anymore) and created my background paper panel.  I felt it need a few other little things in the design so cut a couple thin strips from the green matting card stock and positioned top & bottom.  I found a few Prima flowers in my collection that I thought matched to color of the focus image so added those in the lower corner and used Black Nuvo Crystal Drops for the flower centers.  

 

 You have until the LAST Thursday of the month to enter.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day ahead!

As always . . .

Live Today Fully

 Hello my friends ... thanks so much for stopping by!

I have some exciting news to share with you today!  Back at the beginning of the year I was asked to join the talented ladies at the Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 challenge blog as their May Guest Designer.  So the cards I'm sharing with you today are for their current challenge. 

They offer two different sketches for your inspiration each challenge and also offer a huge array of sketches to help get your creative juices flowing in the side bar of their challenge blog.  If you're ever 'stumped' on where to begin on a project, I'm sure you'll find a sketch that will be an excellent starting point!

Now, onto today's challenge & projects.

Their first sketch  #326 . . .

 and here is the card I created . . .

 

 I do not make square cards due to the extra cost in postage but I do create A6 cards which is what I have to share today.  The background floral designer paper is from Brutus Monroe called 'Cherry Blossom'.  The focus flowers were created using an older Stampin' Up wood block stamp set called 'Fifth Avenue Floral'.  I have stamped my flower several times and colored in various colors using Tombow markers.  Then I have conditioned them with a stylus to add some body.  They have been adhered together and added to a die cut square background before being place in the center of my card.  The sentiment is by Tutti Designs ... the bow is by Cheery Lynn Designs (no longer in business), and White Nuvo Crystal Drops were used to complete the design.

 

Their second sketch is #327 . . .

 and here is the card I created . . .

For this card, I went to my drawer of purple (my favorite color) paper packs and etc.  I've chosen a 2-sided paper from the Paper Rose 'Dear Isabella Patterns' 6x6 paper pack in order to showcase BOTH sides of this beautiful paper which worked perfectly for this sketch design.

The focus image is a sticker from the Paper Studio (#2405801) purchased at Hobby Lobby.  The matting die cut panel was created using the Cottage Cutz 'Nested Stitched Eyelet Square' die set (CCB-060).  White Nuvo Crystal Drops was also used on this card for dimension.

Please be sure to pop over to the Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 challenge blog and play along.  Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you've enjoyed today's cards.

 

As always . . .

 

Double D - Watercolor

 Hello Dear Friends!

It's time once again for a new challenge over on the Double D Challenge Blog!

 

Here's today's theme:

 

WATERCOLOR

 

 and here's an inspiration board created to help get you started . . .

 

 

 

 What a fun theme ... I don't do this technique nearly enough!  I'm always happy with the outcome!  Here's what I've created for you today using a product I haven't used in YEARS!  That is Ken Oliver 'Color Bursts' and watercolor paper.  I don't see where he even carries them in his store any longer.

 

 

 

 I actually made two panels ... there was so much color on this panel I placed another watercolor panel on top and smooched them together.  I'll use that second panel on another card for the sale boxes.

 

 The floral stamp is from the Penny Black 'Finest Petals' (#31-138) set.

   

 I used an artist brush and a little more water on the stem, leaves and bud to remove a little more of the color.  I'm very happy with the outcome.  What do you think?

 

 You'll want to be sure to pop over to the Double D Challenge Blog to see all the details and amazing samples offered up by our VERY TALENTED design team ladies!!

 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hope to see you at Double D! 

  As always . . .

 

Stencil Fun Challenge (5/2026) - See Through It

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:

 

 See Through It

 

 

 

 To satisfy our optional SEE THRU IT theme, I've created a window on the outside of a stone wall.  The stone wall stencil is another one by Tim Holtz.  After doing the stenciling I die cut a smaller rectangle from my 'wall' in order to pop up and add my window.   The window was die cut twice with a panel of clear acetate sandwiched in between.

 

       

 

Other products used:

 

Frantic Stamper - Cute Kitten
Sue Wilson - 3D Window Box (CED22003)
Poppy Stamps - Grand Madison Window die (815) 

 

The window curtains were created with a scrap of designer paper laying on the worktable. 

 

 

For my second card (Anything Goes)

 

 This CAS card uses the Clear Scraps 6x6 'Bubbles' stencil and TH distress oxide ink.  It immediately made me think of the Don Ho song 'Tiny Bubbles' so I used the first verse of that song for my computer generated sentiment.

 

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 (5/2026)

 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!

 

 

 

The primary neglected item used today is this pretty K&Co dimensional sticker.

 

    

As you can see, I had used a few along the way but then totally forgot I had this pack!
So today I chose to use the sticker in the upper left corner for my card.   The smaller image is what the original pack looked like and there are still a few places like EBay where you might find it.  The name is Susan Winget Botanical Purple Floral Flowers Grand Adhesions Stickers by K&Company.

 

My background paper is very old and probably purchased through JoAnn Fabrics 10 years ago (I have a LOT of old 12x12 floral papers ... call it an addiction if you must lol).  I've used a scrap of purple card stock,  a Tutti Designs die cut for the floral backing and a sentiment that was laying on my work table left over from another project.   Purple Nuvo crystal drops were used as an accent.

 

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!

Challenges to share in:

Do-A1(1) Creative Challenge #113 - Flowers as eye-catching (ends 5/31)
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #40 - Anything Florals w/optional mood board



Girlz Rebel Challenge #51 - Flowers (ends 5/8)
Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love Challenge #29 - Celebration (ends 5/31)

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

As always . . .

Triple B (5/2026) 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 . . .

 

 Product used on today's card:

Paper Rose 'Arabella's Garden' 6x6 paper 

 

 Hearty Crafts 'Bird Houses' 3D Topper

(I did touch up the bird & birdhouse using a pink Tombow marker) 

 

 Mauve card stock
1/8" pop dots

 

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:

613 Avenue Create May Challenge - ATG - twist/May Flowers (ends 5/30)
Crafty Catz Challenge #712 - ATG ( ends 5/7)
Crafty Gals Corner Chlg #276 - ATG twist/Spring (ends 5/12)
 Fab'n'Funky Challenge #636 - Pink, Blue or Yellow (ends 5/12)

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

As always ...

  

Peace on Earth Challenge #111

 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 ...

 

 OMG ... what a fun board to create with ... but I must admit, I'm very much a traditionalist and struggle with soft colors for Christmas.  But my younger sister would LOVE these colors!

Here's what I've come up with today ... hope you like it!

 I actually spotted this paper at Hobby Lobby (8 1/2 x 11 sheet) and thought it would work!  I simply matted a panel with kraft paper and hand cut/designed a gingerbread man for my sentiment panel.  VIOLA!

My stamped sentiment is from an older Hero Arts stamp set and I've used a Tombow marker for the face/design on my gingerbread man. 

 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!!  

 As always ... thanks again for stopping by!