12/29/22 - Cardz 4 Galz #189 Theme from 2022 - Another Round

Welcome back to last challenge of the year for Cardz 4 Galz and the theme is to pick any challenges from 2022 and I picked 5/5/22 Food/Drink post. I came on board to be a DT shortly after so I didn’t get to participate in this challenge and wanted to give it a try. I used the wine glass image from Brewed for You for this card. I kept it very simple with lots of layers. The glass image is the same color as the cardstock and to finish I added some Gold Pearls. I hope you enjoyed the card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

Challenge: #189
Stamp Set: Brewed For you  
Colors: Gray Granite, Merry Merlot,      
Paper: Whisper White, Designed a Day Dream DSP, Gray Granite,        

Others: Dimension, Stitched Layering Dies (retired), 2” Circle Punch, Gold Pearls 

12/28/2022 - Christmas Craft Creation December 2022 Gnomes - Thinking of You

Hi everyone – starting 2023, I’ve joined 2 other new challenge blog sites to share my creation and Christmas Craft Creations is one of them! This is a monthly challenge blog for Christmas project only and I think this is great because it will give you ideas through out the year. The theme for December 2022 is Genomes and I was totally stump because I don’t own any stamp set related to Gnomes so I have to be creative. What I did is using punches and dies to create this. The hat is cut out from a square, the nose is 1” circle punch, the beard and shoes are both from dies. This is to share that even if you don’t have a stamp set, you can create something with what you have! I hope you enjoyed what I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

 

 

Challenge: CCC Dec 2022
Stamp Set: Itty Bitty Christmas     
Colors: Old Orchid
Paper: Whisper White, Celebrate Everything DSP (retired), Petal Pink, 2022-2024 In-Colors DSP,  

Others: Dimension, 1” Circle Punch, Mini Star Punch, Pierced Blooms Dies, Beautiful Tree Dies, Deckled Rectangle Dies,     

12/24/2022 - Freshly Made Sketch #566 / TGIF #400- Happy Valentine's Day!

Today is Christmas eve! Hunter is in bed, husband is watching football and I made a card and blogging. Tonight’s card is using Freshly Made Sketch and TGIF Challenge and I made it into a Valentine’s Day card. I haven’t placed my big order yet from the new Mini Catalog so the supplies are all from last year. Stampin’ Up DSP to the rescue by giving me the colors that I can used with one another. I used the Duel Heart punch along with the Sweet Talk DSP. Did you noticed that I tried to make the ribbon into an arrow?! Have a wonderful Christmas Holidays!

 

Challenge: #566, #tgifc400
Stamp Set: Gumball Machine,            
Colors: Gorgeous Grape,                
Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Sweet Talk DSP (retired),    

Others: Dimension, Dual Heart Punch, Blushing Bride Ribbon (retired), Hearts Resin (retired),

12/20/2022 - As You See It #289 / Hand Stamped Sentiment #404 - Vintage Christmas

Happy Tuesday! Today’s card is using 2 challenges – As You See It & Hand Stamped Sentiment Sketch. I used the stamp set I purchased from the 2022 Holiday Catalog and made it into a non Christmas card. I found some retired DSP that totally matched the colors I used on the focal image. This is such a fun layout and a great way to use up some DSP and showcasing both side of it. The inspiration is from the sunflower from the image provided. I hope you enjoyed the card I am sharing today!

 

Challenge: #289B & #404
Stamp Set: Vintage Christmas,          
Colors: Mango Melody, Soft Suculent, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze,              
Paper: Whisper White, Blooms where you’re Planted DSP (retired), Soft Succulent, Mango Melody, 

Others: Dimension, Silver/Vanilla Ribbon,  

12/19/2022 - Make My Monday #190 Gift - Gift Card Holder

Welcome back to another challenge here at Make My Monday and this week we are making GIFTS! The holidays are just around the corner and if you are like me, a bit late on getting gifts, why not send a gift card to someone far away! Today I am sharing a quick Gift Card Holder that I found at Stamptasic Design, it’s so easy and quick to create. (see instructions below) You can also used any Designer Series Paper on hand and make it into a Birthday or any other occasion and add any fun designs to it. I hope you enjoyed the project I am sharing today and be sure to give this a try and join us at the challenge!       

Base- 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
White piece - 5 x 7 3/4" score at 2 1/4" & 6" 

DSP to decorate - 4 3/4" x 2 and 4 3/4" x 1 1/2" 

   

 

Challenge: #190
Stamp Set: Itty Bitty Christmas,      
Colors: Pacific Point,          
Paper: Whisper White, Celebrate All Occasion DSP, Pacific Point,            

Others: Dimension, 1 ¼” Circle Punch, 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Sticky Tape,     

12/15/2022 - Cardz 4 Galz #188 Winter Fun - Be Cool, Be Chill, Be Merry

Welcome back to another challenge here at Cardz 4 Galz and this week we are making Fun in the Snow card and this is what I came up with. I decided to go with a fun fold where you started with a horizonal card and score at 5 ½” and cut at 2 ¾” and use that piece and adhere it as a panel. I stamped the penguine to play in a snow but my son said it looks like he is sleeping with this eyes closed, haha! To finish the card I added some sticker snowflakes and an in-lay piece that fits a little over the panel. I hope you enjoyed the card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

 

 

Challenge: #188
Stamp Set: Penguin Palace,
Colors: Balmy Blue, Memento Black, Granny Apple Green, Peekaboo Peach,       
Paper: Whisper White, Penguin Palace (retired), Fresh Freesia 

Others: Adhesive Snowflakes, Deckled Rectangle Dies,    

12/13/2022 - Try Stampin' Tuesday #586 - To a Dear Friend

I totally forgot to post this yesterday (Monday) so doing it today using Try Stampin’ Tuesday Sketch Challenge. I am a little decked out on Christmas card so I made a general friend card for the challenge. I used DSP and the lattice for the background and stamp the pot and the leaves. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today.

There are still some great discounted items from the Mini Catalog as well as the Clearance Rack if you want to check it out! Also, 12/15/22 is free shipping day for any orders over $75 before tax/shipping.

 

Challenge: #586
Stamp Set: Plentiful Plants     
Colors: Early Espresso, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow and Starry Sky,         
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso, DSP (retired),           

Others: Dimension, Planets Die,     

12/13/2022 - Cardz 4 Guyz #311 O for...... - Owl Card Hello There

Welcome back to another challenge here at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week we are making O for Owl! I still have the retired Stampin’ Up Owl Builder punch so that’s what I did with this card. I punched out the pieces in the color I wanted from cardstock and adhereed them together. I also used a DSP for the Owl’s suit. I saw an old card layout from Julie Davidson so I CASE her layout. To finish the card, I stamped a Hello There sentiment. I hope you enjoyed the card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

Challenge: #311
Stamp Set: Peekaboo Farm,
Colors: Early Espresso,      
Paper: Whisper White, Designed a Day Dream DSP, Balmy Blue, Early Espresso, 

Others: Dimension, Owl Punch,   

 

12/7/2022 - The Male Room #169 Transportation - Merry Christmas (Camper)

Hi everyone – welcome back to another monthly challenge here at The Male Room and this final month of 2022 we are making card with Transportation element in it and this is what I came up with - Campers! This was such a popular dies from the previous Sale-A-Bration and I just love using it. I created many elements with the camper (ie – using vellum for the windows, Red cardstock door, coloring in the wheels….etc). I also love the 2 layers of the tree and using Whisper White as a detail outline dies of the tree. I hope you enjoyed this creation and join us at the challenge!

 

 

 

Challenge: #169
Stamp Set: Teeny Tinny Christmas,           
Colors: Mossy Meadow,   
Paper: Whisper White, Celebrate Everything DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Poppy Parade, Sahara Sand, Vellum, Gold Foil, 

Others: Dimension, Tree Lots Die, Stampin’ Markers,

12/6/2022 - Atlantic Hearts Sketch #502 - Thank You

Today’s card is using Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #502. This is an awesome sketch with many possibilities for your interpretation so this is what I came up with. I used oval circle for my stamped image and used the 2 steps stamping set that really make the image pop. I have a recipient in mind so I kept the card simple to her style. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today, thanks for stopping by.

 

Challenge: #502
Stamp Set: Treasured Kindness,
Colors: Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow, Bermuda Bay, Early Espresso,     
Paper: Whisper White, 2022-2024 in-colors DSP, Bermuda Bay,       

Others: Dimension, Stitched Layering Dies (retired), Embossing Folder, White Dots

12/5/2022 - Just Add Ink #632 / Inspired.Create.Challenge #131 - Peace & Happiness

Happy Monday! Today’s card is using Inspire.Create.Challenge Sketch along with Just Add Ink Choose Two (Tree/Sparkle). I used the Silver Glimmer Paper to die cut out the details of the trees and layered it on Granny Apple Green cardstock for the outline. The 2 circle are cut out with the dies and Whisper White is embossed with a folder. I love how this turned out and enjoyed making this card.

 

 

Challenge: #632, #131
Stamp Set: Itty Bitty Christmas,     
Colors: Granny Apple Green,    
Paper: Whisper White, Midnight, Penguin Palace DSP (retired), Granny Apple Green,      

Others: Dimension, Stitched Layering Dies (retired), Ribbon, Iridescent Rhistone Jewels.

12/5/2022 - # 89 Winter Card - Hello

Welcome back to another challenge here at Make My Monday and this week we are making Winter card! The weather is getting colder here in the Midewest with some snow and this makes me want to stamp my tree in a snowy/blue colors. The tree is 2 step stamps so I inked up 2 different shade of blues for the stunning affect. I also added some glitter on the top of the tree to represent snow. As you can see, the color sceme of the card is definitely blue. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

 

 

Challenge: #189
Stamp Set: Beauty of Friendship
Colors: Pacific Point, Balmy Blue, Sahara Sand,     
Paper: Whisper White, Beauty of the Earth DSP, Pacific Point,      

Others: Deckled Rectangle Dies, Glitter, Silver Twine,  

12/2/2022 - Atlantic Hearts Sketch #501 - Making Spirits Bright

Happy Friday! Today’s card is a submission for DT Application at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge! I used the going to be retired Stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog to create a fun holiday card, using non-traditional holiday colors. I hope you enjoyed the card I am sharing today!

Be sure to check out the Holiday Mini sales and also the Clearance Rack Sales.

Challenge: #501
Stamp Set: Vintage Bottle,    
Colors: Early Espresso, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Pale Papaya   
Paper: Whisper White, Harvest Meadow DSP (retired), Soft Succulent,     

Others: Dimension, Oval Layering Dies (retired), Vanilla/Gold ribbon,

12/1/2022 -Cardz 4 Galz #187 12 Days of Christmas - A Partridge in a Pear Tree

Welcome back to another challenge here at Cardz 4 Galz and this week we are making 12 days of Christmas card! I pulled out my old stamp collection and found a partridge image perfect for this challenge. I die cut 2 different wreaths in 2 different color and stamp the bird in Cajun Craze. Before putting it into the embossing folder, I also stamped a Merry Christmas sentiment. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge!  

 

 

Challenge: #187
Stamp Set: Build a Wreath (retired),              
Colors: Cajun Craze,    
Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow,    

Others: Dimension, Wreath Dies, Subtle Embossing Folder,

11/29/22 - Less is More #478 - Happy Birthday

Happy Tuesday! Today’s card is a DT submission at Less is More challenge -Theme challenge (outdoor). I created this clean and simple card for any golf lover. To make the card pop a little bit, I sponged Balmy Blue behind the golf ball to give it more dimension. This card is definitely easy to duplicate if you would like to just switch up the sentiment to Thank You and such. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today.

 

 
Challenge: #478
Stamp Set: Country Club  
Colors: Balmy Blue,
Paper: Whisper White, Old Navy, Sahara Sand,   

Others: Dimension, Golf Dies, Sponge Dauber,     

11/29/2022 - Cardz 4 Guyz #310 Birds - Happy Christmas

Welcome back to another challenge here at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week we are making card with Birds as element. I don’t have any bird stamp set so I have to be creative with this challenge. I have tiny birds die cut from Beautiful Tree Dies so I thought hey, that will work. I cut out the tree image with Whisper White and adhere onto a DSP that already has a wonderful wintery background. I added the 2 red birds, a sentiment and a ribbon to finish this quick and easy card! This will be a great one to duplicate for sure if you are short on time. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will join us at the challenge!

 

Challenge: #310 
Stamp Set: Teeny Tinny Christmas,            
Colors: Poppy Parade,  
Paper: Whisper White, Beauty of the Earth DSP, Poppy Parade, 

Others: Dimension, Beautiful Tree Dies (Retired), Gold/Vanilla 3/8” Satin Ribbon,

11/21/2022 - Make My Monday #188 Things with Wings - Posted for You

Welcome back to another challenge here at Make My Monday and this week we are making Things with Wings and I pulled out Posted for You and picked the image with the birdies. I colored the image in with 2 colors and added Wink a Stella on the bird. I also used the Postage Punch along with the coordinating cardstock for layering. For some fun interest, I added the Gold/Vanilla 3/8 Edged Ribbon and I think it really make the card pop! I left the sentiment blank because I think it’s prefect for any occasion. I hope you enjoyed the card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge!

 

 

Challenge: #188
Stamp Set: Posted for You          
Colors: Stazon Black, Granny Apple Green, Flirty Flamingo, Sahara Sand,          
Paper: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Granny Apple Green, Flirty Flamingo,     

Others: Dimension, Layering Circle Dies, Postage Punch, Gold/Vanilla Ribbon, Wink a Stella, Stampin’ Markers.

11/17/2022 - Cardz 4 Galz #186 Use a Stencils - Rainboots.

Welcome back to another challenge here at Cardz 4 Galz and this week we are using Stencils on our card! It’s getting so cold here in the Midwest so I am making a spring feel card to get me through this cold, cold weather. I used the mask on Whisper White and then stamped the rainboots image right on top of it and added some pebbles underneath the boots. I defiantly picked some spring colors as you can see here. I hope you enjoyed the card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

 

Challenge: #186
Stamp Set: Flowering Rainboots,             
Colors: Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Soft Suede, Balmy Blue,  
Paper: Whisper White, Design a Day Dream DSP, Fresh Freesia,   

Others: Dimension, Rainboots Dies, Pebbles (retired), Decorative Mask (retired),  

11/16/2022 - Make the Cards Challenge #68 Winter - Be Cool Be Chill Be Merry

Welcome back to another bi-weekly challenge here at Make the Cards Challenge and this week we are making Winter card! I am in the Midwest so winter is usually brutal (well, in my opinion since I am originally is from CA). To make winter not too cold or miserable, I created this cute penguin enjoying himself at the sled, with EYE closed! This stamp set has bunch of cute images for you to be able to create a scene, so I stamped the snow flakes, tree and the snow hill and finished it off with a cute sentiment. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.  

 

 

Challenge: #68
Stamp Set: Penguin Palace,         
Colors: Balmy Blue, Memento Black, Mango Melody, Soft Sea Foam,        
Paper: Whisper White, Penguin Playmates, Balmy Blue,    

Others: Deckled Rectangle Dies, Metallic Pearls,      

11/15/2022 - Cardz 4 Guyz #309 Thank You - Thank You with Vintage Bottle

Welcome back to another challenge here at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week we are making Thank You card! I saw this really cute layout from Janet Wakland & decided to CASE her card. This is a great way to show case and used up your Designer Series Paper scrap as well as cardstock. The half circle is using a punch and cut down to fit. The DSP are all 4 inches all and 1 ¼”, ½” and ¾” inches each. From there, you can start to decorate it however you like! I hope you enjoyed the card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge!

 

Challenge: #309
Stamp Set: Vintage Bottle,        
Colors: Cajun Craze, Soft Succulent       
Paper: Whisper White, He’s all Men DSP, Soft Succulent 

Others: Dimensional, Bottle Punch, Gold/Vanilla 3/8” Ribbon,     

11/8/2022 - Atlantic Hearts Sketch #498 - Jolly

Happy Tuesday! It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in challenge! Today’s card is using Atlantic Hearts Sketch and I created a Jolly / Holiday card. The DSP is from Celebrate Everything from the current Mini Catalog and adhere onto a Whisper White Cardstock. I used 2 different Oval dies for this and each of the lights has a little dab of Wink A Stella. Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

Challenge: #498
Stamp Set: Jingle, Jingle, Jingle,           
Colors: Stazon Black, Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade,
Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Celebrate Everything DSP, Poppy Parade, 

Others: Dimension, Stitched Layering Dies, Oval Layering Dies, Gold/Vanilla 3/8” Satin Ribbon, Wink a Stella, Subtle Embossing Folder,   

11/7/2022 - Make My Monday #187 Thank You - Thank you

Welcome back to another challenge here at Make My Monday and this week we are making Thank You card! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you can never have too many TY cards on hand. Instead of using fall colors for this, I decided to go with some bright colors and color in the floral image with Stampin’ Blends. I also colored in around the image with Light Pool Party and I love how it turned out. This layout is truly simple and easy to make multiple, hopefully this give you some inspiration and remember to join us at the challenge.   

 

 

Challenge: #187
Stamp Set: Shaded Summer,        
Colors: Memento Black, Lovely Lipstick, Polished Pink, Old Olive, Pool Party         
Paper: Whisper White, Pool Party, 2022-2024 In-Colors DSP,    

Others: Dimension, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Stampin’ Blends, Wink a Stella        

11/3/2022 - # 185 Watercolour - Thank You with Harvest Meadow

Welcome back to another challenge here at Card 4 Galz and this week we are making Water-cooling card. First I stamped the image in VersaMark and with clear embossing powder. Then I used the Aqua Painter with inks and color in the image. To finished the card I stamped a Thank You sentiment and put it on a layer of Garden Green Cardstock since it coordinate with the color I used. I hope you enjoyed the card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

Challenge: #185
Stamp Set: Harvest Meadow,      
Colors: Mango Melody, Garden  Green, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze,     
Paper: Whisper White, Cork Paper, Harvest Meadow DSP (retired), Garden Green, Watercolor Paper 

Others: Dimension, 1 ¾” Circle Punch, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Aqua Painter, Clear Embossing Folder,