5/16/25 - My Time To Craft #560 Square - Wildly Flowering Square Card

Hi everyone! Welcome back our unique shapes series at My Time to Craft and this week we are making Square Card! I don’t normally like to make *not standard* card but up for the challenge for sure, beside, I can mail this card to my SS. I saw a tutorial from Wendy C on youtube and I think I accidentally did the scoring on the side incorrectly but it is still okay! I used Wildly Flowering DSP and the dies from Thankful Garden. It’s really cute that you can create a belly band for it so it stays down. I hope you will give this card a try and join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #560
Stamp Set: Thankful Garden,  
Colors: Wild Wheat,  
Paper: White, Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow,   

Others: Thankful Garden Dies,

5/15/25 - Cardz 4 Galz #250 Things with Wings - Butterly Accents with Mediterranean Blooms DSP

Happy Thursday and today at Cardz 4 Galz the theme is Wings and I went with butterfly. I have some Butterfly Paper Accents left from the previous catalog stash so perfect for this challenge. The card is made using DSP to showcase both sides of our wonderful paper. The cardstock is 5 ½” x 5 ½” score at 4 ¼”. The DSP is 4” x 5 ¼” and the strips of DSP on the side is 1” x 5 ¼”. I sponge the paper butterfly with Yellow Inkpad and the background is Balmy Blue. Hope you enjoyed this card and a different way of card fold and join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #250
Stamp Set: N/A 
Colors: Darling Ducklig, Balmy Blue,  
Paper: White, Mediterranean Blooms DSP, Balmy Blue, 

Others: Dimension, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Butterfly Paper Accents, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 

5/15/2025 - Sparkles Challenge #188 Flowers - Thankful Garden Bundle

Hi crafters! Welcome back to Sparkles Monthly Challenge and this month we are doing Flowers, which is perfect for May! I used the Online Exculsive from last release from Stampin’ Up for the challenge. I also went with the blue color scheme. I saw a really fun tutorial and decided to give it a try for the layout. It maybe hard to see but I also stamped the leafs image on Night of Navy. The bundle is from Thankful Garden and I did the coloring with Blending Brush and the coordinating mask! Thanks for stopping by and remember to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #188
Stamp Set: Thankful Garden,            
Colors: Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Soft Seafoam, Old Olive,     
Paper: White, Night of Navy, Mediterranean Blooms DSP, Balmy Blue, 

Others: Dimension, Thankful Garden Dies, Thankful Garden Decorative Mask, Twine,  

5/14/25 - SU only challenge #375 CASE - Floral in Blooms

Happy Hump Day! Today I created a card using SU only challenge blog where we CASE a sample from page 41of the current annual catalog. I am always looking for ways to use up my DSP so I picked the top card and made it into a standard size card rather than slim card. Each DSP is cut down to 1” x 4” and I picked 5 patterns that’s none floral for this. For the flower I used 2 different shades of yellow and finished it with a sentiment. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today!

Challenge: #375
Stamp Set: Floral in Blooms,  
Colors: Secret Sea,    
Paper: White, Florals in Blooms DSP, Strawberry Slush, Darling Duckling, Daffadel Delight, 

Others: Dimension, Floral In Blooms Dies, Stitched Dies, Pearls,     

5/13/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #372 Sketch - Poppin' By

Hi everyone – today we have a new and fun challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz, a sketch challenge, created by my wonderful and talented friend, Jolanda! I decided to use Poppin’ By (popcorn) bundle to create a fun card for this. I used one of the new in-colors – Secret Sea for the container and Darling Duckling for the Popcorn, which are perfect combo! Since Cloud Cover is not ready yet, I have to pull in Boho Blue to complete the 3^rd colors. I really like how it turned out and I hope you will join us at the challenge. See you there!

Challenge: #372
Stamp Set: Poppin’ By     
Colors: Secret Sea, Darling Duckling,    
Paper: White, Timeless Plaid, Crumb Cake, Boho Blue, Darling Duckling,        

Others: Dimension, Stitched Shape Dies, Poppin By Dies,

5/12/25 - Atlantic Hearts Sketch #629 - Pretty Florals Bundle

Hi Atlantic Hearts Sketch fan, welcome back to another challenge here with us and today, I created a card using the new Pretty Floral Bundle from the new 2025-2026 Stampin’ Up catalog.  I used some of the new in-colors (Peach Pie and Lady in Pink) to create the flowers along with the coordinating DSP. The bundle didn’t come with a sentiments so I used Year of Flowers for that. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

Challenge: #629
Stamp Set: Pretty Florals,      
Colors: Secret Sea,
Paper: White, Pretty Floral DSP, Peach Pie, Old Olive, Darling Duckling,         

Others: Dimension, Textured Notes Dies, Shiny Pearls,  

5/7/25 - The Male Room #198 Under the Sea - Ocean Friends Bundle with Timeless Plaid

Hi everyone – welcome back to another monthly challenge here at The Male Room and the monthly theme is Under the Sea and Surprise – I used Ocean Friend bundle as well as a unique fold I found for this wonderful creation! (Click Here for the video and measurement below) I went with the non-traditional colors (or from the corresponding DSP) for this card. Crab with stamped with Lost Lagoon inside and Misty Moonlight for the outline. I also used Timeless Plaid for the layering. I really enjoyed making this card and love the result. Hope you guys can join us at the challenge.

** This is such a great way to use up your DSP and paired it with a sheet of cardbase!
Cardbase – 4 ¼” x 5 ½” (quarter of the cardstock)
DSP fold – 6 x 5 ¼” and score at 4”. If your paper as a directional pattern, make sure the scoring is correct 

Folding – 4 ¼” x 5 ½” score at 2 ¾” (quarter of the cardstock – or half of the card base!)

 

Challenge: #198
Stamp Set: Ocean Friend,    
Colors: Misty Moonlight, Lost Lagoon,             
Paper: Beige, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Wild Wheat     

Others: Dimension, Ocean Friend Dies, Netural Sequins,   

5/5/2025 - Make My Monday #251 Fun Fold - Ocean Friends Bundle for a fun fold!

Welcome back everyone to another bi-weekly challenge at Make My Monday and this time we are making Fun Fold card! I don’t make these often so when the challenge presents itself, I am always happy to create some really cool fold. This card is a great way to use up your DSP since we are using it as a flap and also it used a quarter of cardstock as a base and as another flap. I used the die with Crumb Cake to create a sandfor the crab. I also used the Submarine bundle to stamp the fishes. Hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

DPS – 6 x 5 ¼” score at 2” on the long side 

Cardstock / Flap – 5 ½” x 4 ¼” score at 2 ¾”

Challenge: #251
Stamp Set: Ocean Friends,  
Colors:  Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Lemon Lime Twist,    
Paper: White, Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, Ocean Friends DSP,

Others: Dimension, Ocean Friends Dies,

5/4/25 - Dragonfly Challenge May 2025 - Ocean Friends for *Sealife*

Thank you for coming back to join us at another monthly challenge at Dragonfly and this month we are making Sealife and you know I just have to use Ocean Friend from Stampin’ Up. This bundle on the last chance list so grab it before you can! I saw a really awesome layout on Pinterest and wanted to give it a try, since it used DSP and I am always looking for ways to use up my paper. The strips of DSP is 1” x 4 ¾”. The crab is stamp with 2 different colors like the one of the starfish in the background. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: Dragonfly May 2025
Stamp Set: Ocean Friends,    
Colors: Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Summer Splash,   
Paper: White, Ocean Friends DSP, Summer Splash, Pool Party,       

Others: Dimension, Ocean Friend Dies, Pearls,       

5/1/25 - Cardz 4 Galz #249 (Flowers) / Love to Craft #86 (Anything Goes) - Pretty Floral

Hi today’s card is with Cardz 4 Galz (theme is flower) and with Love to Craft (everything goes). I am glad to be on a new design team with a challenge every other odd month on the first. I use the stamp set I got for free at OnStage – Pretty Florals for the stamp image and along with the coordating Designer Series Paper. I am always looking for ways to use up my DSP/show case it and this layout is just perfect. You can also see the new 2025-2027 In-Colors on the DSP and my cardbase.  Hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

White – 3 ½” x 4 ¾” 

Strips DSP – 1 ¼” x 4 ½”, 1 x 4 ½” and ¾” x 4 ½” (width is smaller each time)

Challenge: #249, #86
Stamp Set: Pretty Florals  
Colors: Shy Shamrock, Darling Duckling,
Paper: Secret Sea, Florals in Bloom DSP, White,     

Others: Dimension, 2025-2027 In-Colors Flat Pearls,     

4/29/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #371 Water - Submarine Life

Tuesday is here again and we have a fun challenge for you at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week we are making Water related card. I created this unique fun fold card using Sumbarine Life – it’s currently on the last chance list if you still want it. I paired it with Ocean Friends DSP and I think it’s perfect to create a underwater scene card. I learned this fold from Megan L. I have a quick instruction below so you can pair it with the video. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge!

cardbase - 4 1/4" x 8" - score 1/1/4" and 2 1/2" on each side
DSP 1" x 4" - total of 4 pieces

Middle DSP - 2 3/4" (smaller than 3" x 4")

Challenge: #371
Stamp Set: Sumbarine Life,
Colors: Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie,   
Paper: Ocean Friends DSP, Summer Splash,    

Others: Dimension, Submarine Punch, Sequins,    

4/28/25 - Atlantic Hearts Sketch #627 - Thankful Garden, You Make a Difference

Happy Monday at Atlantic Hearts Sketch and today I created a special card for a dear friend who helped us organized a Secret Sister group. Instead of using the stamp set – Thankful Garden outline flower, instead, I just used the mask to create the floral image. I used 3 different shades of Yellow and 2 different shades of Green. To finish, I used a mask of the outline image and sponge it with Boho Blue, althugh the alignement was a little off. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to join us at the challenge.  

 

Challenge: #627
Stamp Set: Thankful Garden,   
Colors: Crushed Curry/Daffadel Delight/Lemon Lolly, Garden Green/Lemon Lime Twiest
Paper: White, Moody Mauve, 

Others: Thankful Garden Dies, Swirly Dots,    

4/21/2025 - Make My Monday #250 Wings - Paper Butterfly Accents

Hi everyone, welcome back to Make My Monday and this week we are making Things with Wings card. I picked out Paper Butterfly Accents from Stampin’ Up to use. This is soon to be retired so be sure to grab them if you like. (currently on sales too) I used Blending Brush with ink pads to color in the butterfly and used Night of Navy circle as a layering piece so the butterfly can really *pop*. To finish the card I added some sequins as well. Hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #250
Stamp Set: N/A
Colors: Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, 
Paper: Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Mediterranean Blooms DSP,  

Others: Dimension, 2 ¾” Circle Punch, Sequins,  

4/18/25 - My Time To Craft #558 Circle/Round Shape Card - Circle Stand card with Hi

Happy Friday everyone – todat at My Time to Craft we are making Circle Shape card. I actually created a stand for it so I can have it standing to display. Since there is no room to stamp a sentiment as I want to showcase the flower, I use the Alphbet die cut out a Hi for this and added a ribbon to finish. I hope you enjoy this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.  

Challenge: #558
Stamp Set: N/A
Colors:  N/A  
Paper: White, Early Espresso, Wildly Flowering DSP,    

Others: Dimension, Spotlight in Nature Dies, Gold Ribbon,   

4/17/25 - Cardz 4 Galz #248 Art Deco - Geometric cards with Stitched Circle Dies

Hi Crafters! Today we are making Art Deco card with Cardz 4 Galz – the definition I got for Art Deco is Geometric, Streamlined, feature bold colors and symmetry so this is what I came up with. I used different shades of blue – MY FAVORITE colors, along with Stitched Circle Dies and glue them all together, from dark to light. Then I just cut it in half and glue them down, with the smallest circle touching the edges of each other. To finish I added a sentiment. Hope this gives you some ideas and inspiration to join us at the challenge!

Challenge: #248
Stamp Set: Simply Say   
Colors:  Night of Navy,
Paper: White, Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight, Azare Afternoon, Pool Party,      

Others: Dimension, Stitched Circle Dies,

4/15/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #370 Fancy Fold - Tune In Bundle

Hi everyone – I am so happy that we are doing Fancy Fold at Cardz 4 Guyz, I always love an opportunity to create these type of cards as I don’t do it often. The card is using the left over piece (or another side) when I created a fun fold for my other challenge. (click HERE to see). So I just used the other side of the piece to create this fun card using the soon to be retired Tune In Bundle. I added an extra flap for the TV to be on. This is a fun set to create a retro TV. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #370
Stamp Set: Tune In            
Colors:  Lost Lagoon, Beige,   
Paper: White, Pecan Pie, Lost Lagoon, Crushed Curry, Basic Gray,    

Others: Dimension, Tune In Dies,  

4/15/2025 - Sparkles Challenge #187 Weather - Sunny Day card with Hearts & Hugs die

Today’s card is with Sparkle Monthly Challenge and this month we are making *Weather* card! I don’t really have any related stamp set so I have to be a little creative here. I went with the cloud and create a scene of garden to represent good weather! I didn’t put any sentiments so it could be for any occasion! I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

Challenge: #187
Stamp Set: n/a                          
Colors: n/a       
Paper: White, Marbled Elegance DSP, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Berry Burst 

Others: Dimension, Hearts & Hugs, Cloud Punch, Spotlight on Nature Dies,

4/14/25 - Atlantic Hearts Sketch #625 - Year of Flowers for Birthday.

Happy Monday at Atlantic Hearts Sketch and today I made a birthday card for my dear co-worker using the #625 Challenge. I shrink the size of the middle panel and used Year of Flowers for it. I saw a really cool trick that Sara D. (CEO at SU) used to create this multi-color panel with just white/black image of the flower and wanted to give it a try. I paired it Wildly Flowering DSP and the soon to be retired 2023-2025 In-Colors. Hope this card gives you some inspiration and please do join us at the challenge!

 

Challenge: #625
Stamp Set: Year of Flowers,  
Colors: Pebble Patch,  
Paper: White, Wildly Flowering DSP, Moody Mauve, Wild Wheat, Mossy Meadow, 

Others: Dimension, Year of Flowers Die,   

4/13/25 - TGIF#520 - Pretty Floral Bundle

I created this card Friday but finally have time to blog about it. This card is using TGIF Sketch Challenge. I used the stamp set I got for free at OnStage – Pretty Floral and paired it up with the coordiating dies and paper, Florals in Blooms for this card. I used Summer Splash as cardbase and layering and the coordinating paper. This is a really fun dies to be able to create flowers. I also used the Two Tone paper, Petal Pink for the layering. Thanks for stopping by.

Challenge: #tgif520
Stamp Set: N/A
Colors: N/A,
Paper: Crushed Curry, Lemon Lolly, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Two Tone Petal Pink, 

Others: Pretty Floral Dies, Arch Dies, Silver Pearls  

4/9/25 - CASEing Tuesday #507 - Poppin' By Bundle for Birthday

Happy Hump Day! H has a birthday party coming up so I needed a cute boy birthday card and this is what I came up with using CASEing Tuesday #507. I picked a pattern from Timeless Plaid that’s not too bold and kids friendly and use that as a base for my colors. Instead of RED, I used Cajun Craze for the popcorn holder as well as the film strips. This bundle is sooo adorable – it even has shoes for the popcorn and glasses! I hope you enjoyed this card and you can order these with Stampin’ Up Online Exculisve starting May!

Challenge: #507
Stamp Set: Poppin’ By
Colors: Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Basic Gray
Paper: White, Timeless Plaid, Boho Blue

Others: Dimension, Poppin’ By Dies,  

4/7/2025 - Make My Monday #249 Spring Daisy - Cheerful Daisy DSP (retired)

Hi everyone! Welcome back to our challenge at Make My Monday and this week we are making Spring Daisy Card! Finally spring is just around the corner, although it’s still very cold here in Chicago but I am looking forward to spring for sure. I found my old stasch of DSP and found a DSP that has a beautiful daisy image and used it with the Arch Dies (I love my dies!) I kept the layout very simple and just adhered onto another piece of DSP and added a ribbon. Hope this gives you a little inspriation to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #249
Stamp Set: Year of Flowers,             
Colors:  Pecan Pie,
Paper: Pecan Pie, Cheerful Daisy (retired), Wildly Flowering, 

Others: Dimension, Arch Dies, Gold Ribbon,  

4/6/25 - Dragonfly Challenge April 2025 - Ocean Friends for Animals

Welcome back to our April 2025 challenge and the theme is Animals – which I picked! I decided to use the Ocean Friends bundle from the current Mini/Spring Catalog from Stampin’ Up. I saw a cute layout from Pinterest and decided to give it a try. The layering piece is 3 3/8” x 4 ½” and smaller pieces inside are 1 x 4 ¼” and 2 x 4 ¼”. I used 2 different shades of green to create the background corals and added some startfish with Calypso Coral.  To finish the card, I added some Sunny Day Dots. I really enjoyed how this turned out and will be using this layout for my future projects.

Challenge: April 2025
Stamp Set: Ocean Friends,                                
Colors: Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly,
Paper: White, Summer Splash, Shy Shamrock, Calypso Coral, Balmy Blue, Friends of Ocean DSP,   

Others: Dimension, Ocean Friends Dies, Sunny Day Dots,        

4/4/25 - My Time To Craft #557 Rectangle - Thankful Garden Bundle,

Happy Friday and welcome back to another challenge here at My Time To Craft and this week we are making Rectangle card, which is pretty easy, right?! The standard card that we made is considered at rectangle so there is no excuse for you not to join us! I used the new bundle – Thankful Garden and the coordinating mask, using colors from Sunday Stamps challenge for this. I picked Blackberry Bliss, Melon Mambo and Fresh Freshia for the colors on the flower and Shy Shamrock and Garden Green for the leafs. I fit in the Crushed Curry but sponging the twine with ink pad. Hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sur eto join us at the challenge.

 

Challenge: #557, #SSC357
Stamp Set: Thankful Garden,           
Colors:  Blackberry Bliss, Melon Mambo, Fresh Freshia, Garden Green, Shy Shamrock,
Paper: White, Wildly Flowering DSP, Melon Mambo 

Others: Dimension, Thankful Garden Dies, Thankful Garden Decorative Mask, Twine, Pearls, Blending Brush,