Triple B (12/25) 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 . . .

I really dug deep into my stash for this bird stamp!
I've probably had this wooden block stamp for 20 years (Sugarloafproducts - circa 2003) and MAYBE inked it up once or twice!  But it was exactly what I had in mind for today's theme.  Large enough to stand alone or colored.  After stamping, I used my swivel craft knife and fussy cut the image.

 

Using black card stock I die cut my 'frame' using the Tutti Designs scalloped stitched rectangle die set.  Placed it over a b/w gingham designer paper from an old the Paper Studio paper pack called 'The Blue Barn' that I purchased at Hobby Lobby years ago.    Then I cut out the inside black panel using a smaller die from the set in order to make my bird stand out.  A few White Nuvo Drops and my card is complete.  You could use this design for just about any occasion ... I'll figure that out later.

 

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.

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

As always ...

 

Stencil Fun Challenge (12/25) - Winter Related

 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:

 

 Winter Related

 

 I created the background using the Tim Holtz 'Plaid' stencil along with TH distress oxide inks.  The sentiment & snowman are from a very old Hot Off The Press stamp set called 'Winter Wishes'.  After stamping the snowman on a scrap of white card stock, I colored him using coordinating Tombow markers and fussy cut him to add to my card front. 

 

Challenges to share in:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #332 - Christmas and/or Winter + Sentiment (ends 12/31) ✓
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #632 - Let it Snow (ends 12/12) ✓ WINNER

 

 
Just Add Ink Challenge #774 - Stencils & Dies (ends 12/3) ✓

 

 

Cardz 4 Galz #264 - A Cute Christmas (ends 12/11) ✓

 

 

For my second card (Anything Goes), 

 

Using Tim Holtz ' Holly Bough' stencil.
Used a red Tombow marker for the berries.

Challenges to share in:

 Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 477 - Photo Inspiration (12/9) ✓

 Color Dare Challenge #680 - Weekly Color Challenge (ends 12/11)  ✓

 

 

 
Just Us Girls Challenge #803 - ATG Stencil Week (ends 12/3)✓

 

 

 

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 . . .

 

TOB December 2025 Challenge

 

 Hello friends and thanks for stopping by today!

It's time once again for a new monthly challenge over on the
Two Old Bats Halloween Blog!

Just wait until you see what the team has created ... OMG!!  And to help us get our mojo going, Diane (yep, my Old Bat partner) has created this fabulous inspiration board. . .

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

Inspired by the ghost & pumpkins in the lower right corner of our mood board, I've come up with this cute card using some of my very old dies.  

 Just to refresh your memory ... here's a recap of how things are done on our blog.

 Monthly Challenge

• Start on the 2nd of the month
• Ends on the 28th of the month
• Winners chosen by the DT
• Winners announced on the 1st of the month prior to start of next new challenge.
• We will be accepting Guest Designers ... let us know if you're interested.
• There will be PRIZES  if we have 25+ entries.
  

I hope you've enjoyed today's share and thanks so much for stopping by!

REMEMBER ...

You have until the 28th to enter.
Hope to see you there!

Have a SPOOKTACULAR DAY
and PLEASE be sure to tell your friends about this challenge!!

As always . . . 

December - First Cup Challenge Time

  It's time once again for a new challenge over on the new . . .

 First Cup Challenge Blog

 Remember to check out the rules for this fun new challenge in the TAB under the header over on the First Cup Challenge Blog titled 'But first ... some rules'.

Here's what I came up with for today's card . . .

 

 Dipping into my holiday designer papers today to find this scrap of candy cane patterned paper.  I thought that would be perfect for the image I found over on Pinterest.  I used TH 'Rustic Wilderness' distress oxide ink onto a scrap of white paper to die cut my pine branches.  A few die cut berries and my card is complete.

Challenges to share in:

 Coffee Loving Papercrafters - Caffeinated Christmas Card December Challenge #48 
(ends 12/25 - #cccc48)

 

 The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge #129 - ATG Christmas (ends 12/31) (takes months to announce winners)
Colorful Options December Challenge - Photo Inspiration (ends 1/1) ✓

 

  If you haven't yet checked out this new challenge owned/hosted by Deanne, you'll want to be sure to pop over and then play along!  I'm sure you have some goodies in your stash to create  with.

Thanks for stopping by and as always . . .

 

Neglected Stuff

 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 is a 3D decoupage die-cut image by Dufex Craft Products.
My background paper is a sheet from the Carta Bella 6x6 pad called Cabin Fever (circa 2017).

 

 
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 . . .