Saturday, February 7, 2026

Love Those Pretty Papers February 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

POLKA DOTS

 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:

 

 I decided to use polka dot papers from both the Echo Park Dots & Stripes (yellow) pack and the Scrapbookcustoms.com Rainbow Plaid (blue ) paper pack to create the background, after choosing to use this pretty hummingbird topper from the Hearty Crafts 'Hummingbirds (HC12970)' 3D Topper pack. 

 

 Here's a peek at the inside:

A Tutti Designs 'Scalloped Stitched Rectangle' die was used as the matting panel behind this pretty topper.  The sentiment is a stamp & die set from the TON.
 

 

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


I don't like finding lady bugs in my house but I sure had fun creating this cute Z-fold card using the lady bug papers from Echo Park called 'Little ladybug'.   Tutti Designs 'Stitched Scallop Rectangle' dies used for inside panel.  I make so many 'regular' cards that 'It Makes Me Happy' to create something 'off the beaten path' such as this z-fold card.  I should do more like this.
 

 

Challenges to enter: 

 Alphabet Challenge  - U is for Up-Lifting (2/20)
Creative Creases #112 - 2/6 thru 3/5
Cut It Up Challenge #349 - This Makes Me Happy (2/16) [something other than the normal fold design]
Craft Rocket Challenge #133 - Flowers (2/28) 
Dragonfly Dreams February Challenge - Fun Fold or Shaped Card (2/28)

 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 . . .

 
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6 comments:

  1. DianeFebruary 7, 2026 at 7:54 AM

    Both cards are beautiful with the pretty papers, fabulous designs and love the fancy fold on the second card, it really showcases our challenge perfectly with the great design!!

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  2. Leslie MillerFebruary 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM

    Your blue and yellow polka dot papers go perfectly with the hummingbird topper. A perfect color match and a gorgeous card! As for your second card, I love a red/white/green combo and your ladybug paper is so CUTE! The cool fold gives lots of opportunity to play with the fun patterns. This card makes me smile!

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  3. JuliaFebruary 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM

    Such a fun and cheerful Z-fold card! I love how you leaned into something “off the beaten path”—it really paid off. The ladybug papers are adorable, and the stitched scallop rectangle adds such a lovely touch to the inside. Isn’t it refreshing to switch up the card style now and then? Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Cut It Up!

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  4. Debbie MageedFebruary 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM

    Very pretty cards, Darlene! They make me anticipate some warmer temperatures after the Arctic weather we've had. Your "you make me smile" Z-fold card really showcases the beautiful papers! Thank you for participating in the Creative Creases Challenge! We hope you can join us again soon. Your support is greatly appreciated!
    Debbie, DT
    Secrets To Stamping

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  5. Melanie HungerfordFebruary 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM

    Love the black and red papers with the cute little lady bug! So glad you joined us at the Alphabet Challenge!

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  6. Maria Nicotra TinyworksFebruary 15, 2026 at 4:17 AM

    Thank you for sharing with us over at Dragonfly Dreams.~ Maria DT

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