5/4/26 - Make My Monday #277 Star Wars/Space - Kids Birthday Card with Punch Art Rocket

Happy Monday and welcome back first Monday in May for our Make My Monday challenge - space theme! My son loves all things space, so I am surprised that I didn't have any space related stamp set! I got creative and saw a sample in Pinterest and decided to case it with what I have. The moon is punched out with 2 3/8" Circle punch and used smaller punches to create a crater. The rocket is creating with Oval Dies and different size of circle punches. I hope you enjoyed this punch art creation and can't wait to see your master piece! 

Challenge: #277

Stamps: N/A

Colors: N/A

Papers: Red, Black, Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray, Gray Granite, Blueberry Bushel, Silver Glimmer Paper 

Others: Dimension, Oval Dies, Circle Punches, Mini Star Punch, Mini Alphabet Dies, 

5/4/26 - A Place to Start April 2026 (Anything Goes, Optional Twist Fun Fold) - Fern & Flora Bundle

Happy Monday - I have a double feature today, and this post is for A Place to Start - Fancy Folds!! I love unique folds so anytime I can create one I am thrilled! Today's card is an easy flip fun fold using Ferns & Floral Bundle - new going live tomorrow, 5/5/2026! I saved an old tutorial from few years ago - Create with Terri Gaines. I stamped the flower image and butterflies and colored them both in with Markers. The white background piece is embossed to give it some texture. I hope you can give this a try and join us at the challenge.

Cardbase - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - just a quarter sheet

Flap - 3 1/4" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"

White - 4" x 5 1/4"

Challenge: May2026

Stamps: Fern & Floral

Colors: Black, Daffodil Delight/Lemon Lime Twist/Berry Burst/Old Olive Markers, 

Papers: White, Soft Sea Foam, Fern & Floral DSP, 

Others: Dimensions, Layering Circle Dies, Fern & Floral Dies, 

5/3/26 - Dragonfly Challenge May 2026 (Use Die Cuts) - Capturing Smiles,

Happy first Sunday of May at Dragonfly Challenge - this month we are making cards with Die Cuts and I used the Capturing Smiles from Online Exclusive for the challenge. I stamped the mini camera image onto the 2 tone cardstock, along with black film strips and this other film thingy (gosh, I don't even know what it is!) I put it all on top of a bright yellow DSP from Boardwalk Fun. I thought the blue hearts would be fun as well, rather than the typical red/pink heart. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: May 2026

Stamps: Capturing Smiles, 

Colors: Black, 

Papers: White, Black, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Blueberry Bushel, Shy Shamrock, Pool Party, 

Others: Dimension, Capturing Smile Dies, 

5/1/26 - Moving Along With Times #189 (Butterflies) / Love to Craft (ATG) - Cutest Crew

Happy May! Wow, how is it possible that we are at 1^st of May already?! Today's card is with Love to Craft (ATG) and Moving Along with Time (Butterfly). I saw a really fun tutorial for making a Inside Pop Up card and wanted to give it a try. I used the Cutest Crew for cats, which already has butterflies images already. I also stamped the inside with butterflies as well! I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at both challenges.

Cardstock - 8 1/2" x 5 1/4" score at 2 3/4" & 6 3/4"

Pull Out Piece Cardstock - 4 1/4" x 3 3/4", score at 3/8"

DSP - 5" x 2 1/2", 5" x 2 5/8", 5" x 1 5/8" 

Decorate as needed inside / outside 

Challenge: #189, #92

Stamp: Cutest Crew, 

Colors: Cloud Cover/Petal Pink, Daffadel Delight Stampin' Blends, Black, 

Paper: White, Boho Vibes, Daffadel Delight, 

Others: Dimension, Oval Dies, Stitched Dies, Wink a Stella 

5/1/26 - Alphabet Challenge (A for Air) - Boho Vibes Rainbow

Welcome back to Alphabet Challenge and happy Friday! Today at Alphabet Challenge we are doing A for Air and I have a rainbow card for you. Rainbow can be observed when there are water drops in the AIR so I think it fits the challenge. The rainbow was created with the DSP and I cut down the sentiments to each of the word to put around the rainbow. Hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: A for Air 

Stamps: Boho Vibes, 

Colors: Black, Secret Sea, 

Papers: White, Petal Pink, Cajun Craze, Boho Vibes, Darling Duckling 

Others: Dimension, Boho Vibes Dies, Sequins, 

4/30/26- Cardz 4 Galz #275 Bees - Bee My Valentine Suite,

Last day of the month (April) and challenge at Cardz 4 Galz we are making Bees card. I created a Fun Pocket card. (instruction below) I used a lot of coordinating DSP that came with the suite and the card base is just a quarter of the sheet of cardstock. This is such a great way to use up a lot of your DSP and even scraps too. I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Card base - quarter sheet of Cardstock

DSP - 4" x 5 1/4"

Black Corner - 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" cut in half

DSP for Corner - 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" cut in half 

Black Insert - 3" x 9" score at 4 1/2" (then decorate as you wish) 

Challenge: #275

Stamps: Bee Mine 

Colors: Cloud Cover, Black, Balmy Blue, 

Papers: White, Black, Bee Mine Valentines DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Bee Punch, Real Red Ribbon, 

4/24/26 - Color Dare Challenge #701 - Thanks Card

Welcome back Friday and another challenge here at ColorDare and today I used the 2^nd half of the diagonal piece from THIS POST (3/19/26) to create another card. Also check out 4/2/26 post. Because of the directional piece, I placed is on the top right this time and adhered a cardstock for the middle. Still used the Arch Dies and created a Thank You card. Can you see that instead of the RED, I did a twist and used the Glimmer Paper? Hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today an be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #701

Stamp: Spotlight on Nature, 

Colors: Real Red, 

Paper: White, Garden Green, Floral In Blooms DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Arch Dies, Glimmer Paper, Hugs & Kisses Dies

4/21/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #385 CAS - Cutest Crew Have the Best Day!

We are back on Tuesday at Card for Guyz for our monthly challenge and this month we are making CAS - Clean & Simple Card! Everyone's CAS card is different - lots of empty space, one focal point, minimal stamping/decoration/layers...etc. My CAS is easy to make and lots of open space and so I created a cute doggie card with Cutest Crew. This card is perfect for a kid's birthday card or any dog lover! The doggies are colored with Stampin' Blends with some shaded background and paw prints. Hope this card gives you some inspiration and please join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #385

Stamp: Cutest Crew, 

Colors: Cloud Cover/Gray Granite/Darling Duckling/Fresh Fresia/Summer Splash Stampin' Blends, Black, Basic Gray

Paper: White, Cloud Cover, 

Others: Dimension, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Gold Wink a Stella, Dots, 

4/20/26 - Make My Monday #276 Birds/Eggs & Pick 3 Challenge - Cutest Crew So Glad We're Friends

Happy Monday! Today my card is with both Make My Monday (Birds/Eggs) & Pick 3 Challenge (Friend/Feminine/Pastel). I saw a fun Side Flap Card tutorial and decided to give it a try - I am always in for a fun fold! I colored the birdies using some soft pastel colors and also sponge the background with it. The sentiment is with Peach Pie, which is soon to be retired In-Colors. I hope you like creation and remember to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #276, Pick 3-#4

Stamp: Cutest Crew, 

Colors: Pretty in Pink/Pecan Pie/Highland Heather Stampin' Blends, Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, 

Paper: White, Florals in Blooms, Fresh Fresia, 

Others: Dimension, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Gold Wink a Stella, Sponge, 

4/17/26 - Alphabet Challenge (Z for Zoology) - Pets & More

Hi crafters! Happy Friday and welcome back to another challenge here at Alphabet Challenge and this week we are making Z for Zoology card! I saw a card from Brian King and decided to CASE it. I pulled out my retired stamp set with cute animals and stamped them and colored them in with Stampin' Blends. I also cut them out by hand and put them on the coordinating 2 tone Cardstock. Hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: Z for Zoology 

Stamp: Pets & More, 

Colors: Strawberry Slush/Timid Tiger/Cloud Cover Stampin' Blends, 

Paper: White, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Cloud Cover, Floral In Blooms DSP, Black, 

Others: Dimension, Modern Oval Punch, 

4/16/26- Cardz 4 Galz #274 April Showers - Pop Up Petal

We are in Mid April and we can't let the month fly by without making an April Shower theme card! At Card4Galz this week, I decided to go with a fun fold card using DSP - pattern paper. I saw a tutorial online and wanted to give it a try. But instead, I made a mistake since my pattern paper is directional I ended up couldn't use the backside of this DSP (floral pattern) that I wanted to use, so I decided to modify it (my direction below). The card base is just a quarter of regular cardstock (5 1/2" x 4 1/4"). The floral image is colored with Stampin' Blends. Hope you enjoyed this fun fold and be sure to give it a try! 

DSP - 5 1/4" x 8, score at 2" 4" on the 8" Side. 

Challenge: #274

Stamps: Pop Up Petal, 

Colors: Black, Shy Shamrock/Darling Duckling Stampin' Blends, 

Papers: White, Floral in Blooms DSP, Timid Tiger, 

Others: Dimension, Deckled Rectangle Dies, In-Color Dots, 

4/15/26 - Sparkle Challenge #199 (Pastel/Bunny) / The Creative Crafter (ATG) - Pick a Season

Happy Hump Day - Today I have an Easter card for both Sparkle (pastel) & The Creative Craft Challenge (ATG). I used 2024-2026 In-Colors DSP for the layering and worked off that to stamp the same colors for the eggs to decorate the tree. I also stamped fences to decorate the piece. I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

DSP - 3 pieces of 1 1/4 by 5"

Challenge: #199, #99

Stamp: Pick a Season, 

Colors: Pecan Pie, Gray, Summer Splash, Petal Pink, Petunia Pop, Peach Pie, 

Paper: White, 2024-2026 In-Colors DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Rectangle Dies,

4/13/26 - Atlantic Hearts #677 - Pretty Floral Sending My Love

We are back at Atlantic Hearts Sketch and today's card is using Pretty Floral Bundle. I used the DSP and cut them down to 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" squares and place them around the borders. I also keep in mind the pattern to make it a bit more balance. The flowers are created with the dies. Hope you enjoyed what I created using this layout and join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #677

Stamps: Triple Banners 

Colors: Secret Sea,

Papers: White, Floral in Blooms DSP, Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green, Calypso Coral, Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Fresia, 

Others: Dimension, Stitched Layering Dies, Pretty Floral Dies, Triple Banner Punch,

4/10/26 - Color Dare Challenge #699 / Girlz Rebel (ATG + Flowers) - Pop Up Petals

Today at ColorDare #699 I have a quick fun fold card with a pocket! This is also a card with Girlz Rebel for ATG + Flower. I saw a cute tutorial and wanted to give it a try. I used the 2 tone of Pretty Peacock with a embossing folder for a light background. The images are colored with Stampin' Blends. I hope this card gives you inspiration to join us at the challenge, 

Cardbase - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" 

Pocket - 4"x 1 3/4" 

Insert - 6" x 4 1/4" score at 3"

Then decorate and add more DSP if needed.

Challenge: #699, #51

Stamp: Pop Up Petals,  

Colors: Black, Pretty Peacock, Highland Heather/Strawberry Slush/Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends, 

Paper: White, Beige, Pretty Peacock, All Occasion DSP (retired), 

Others: Dimension, Twine, Pop Up Petal Dies, 

4/6/26 - Make My Monday #275 Monotone - Notes & Totes 2024-2026 In-Colors Peach Pie

Happy Monday and today at our bi-weekly challenge at Make My Monday we are making monotone card. I decided to go with one of the colors from 2024-2026 In-Colors - Peach Pie. I saw a cute sample from Pinterest and decided to CASE it. I used the in-colors DSP as well as the cardstock and Stampin' Blends for this and it turns out so so cute. I kind of want to make it more for all the retiring In-Colors. Hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #275

Stamps: Notes & Totes, 

Colors: Peach Pie, 

Papers: White, Peach Pie, 2024-2026 In-Colors DSP,

Others: Dimension, Notes & Totes Dies, In-Colors Gems, 

4/6/26 - A Place to Start April 2026 (Anything Goes, Optional Twist Ombre) - Boardwalk Fun

Hello April and welcome back to our monthly challenge at A Place to Start and this month we are doing Anything Goes with Ombre! I found a perfect DSP from Boardwalk Fun Bundle and just use it on my card! The background has an awesome ombre feels and all I did is stamped the rollercoaster in VersaMark to create a suble background. I added a fun sentiment with the dies. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge, see you there! 

Challenge: April 2026

Stamp: Boardwalk Fun

Colors: Black, 

Paper: White, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Black, Berry Burst, 

Others: Dimension, Boardwalk Fun Dies, VersaMark, 

4/5/26 - Dragonfly Challenge April 2026 (CAS) - Friendly Foliage I am here for you

Happy Sunday and welcome back to Dragonfly Challenge and this month we are making CAS - Clean and Simple card. My take on my CAS are lots of white space and one big, cluster focal point. I stamped the image and die cut out the negatives and layer it on top of a card base. If you look closely, I also embossed the white cardstock for a little texture. Then the two die cut leaves are inked with ink pads. To finish, I added a sentiment and twines. I really like how this turned out and I hope you do too and please join us at the challenge,

Challenge: April 2026

Stamps: Friendly Foliage  

Colors: Peach Pie, Cajun Craze,  

Papers: White, Cajun Craze, Peach Pie, 

Others: Dimension, Friendly Foliage Dies, Triple Banner Punch, Twine, 

4/3/26 - Alphabet Challenge (Y for Yellow Flowers - Pretty Florals

Happy Friday and welcome back to Alphabet Challenge and today we are making Y for Yellow Flowers! I pulled out my Pretty Florals and stamped it with 2 different shades of yellow, I also stamped the background with butterflies from another set. I kept the card simple so you can stamped different sentiment on top right arch. Hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: Y for Yellow Flowers, 

Stamp: Pretty Florals, Cutest Crew, Banner Sayings

Colors: Lemon Lolly, Darling Duckling, Shy Shamrock, Secret Sea, 

Paper: White, Florals in Blooms, Darling Duckling, 

Others: Dimension, Arch Dies, Dots, 

4/2/25 - Cardz 4 Galz #273 Spring Flowers - I'm so Grateful with Floral in Blooms

Hi everyone - welcome back to Cardz 4 Galz on Thursday for our bi-weekly challenge and this week we are making Spring Flower cards. I have some left over pieces from my March 19^th challenge card and used the diagonal piece to make this card. I adhered it onto a Summer Splash cardstock at one corner and added a Strawberry Slush strip in between. The flower is stamped in Strawberry Slush as well and I stamped the sentiment in Darling Duckling. Did you notice the sentiment on the diagonal way as well? If you are free, let's join us at the challenge! 

Challenge: #273

Stamp: Floral in Blooms, Banner Saying, 

Colors: Darling Duckling, Strawberry Slush, Summer Splash, 

Paper: White, Floral in Blooms DSP, Sumer Splash, Strawberry Slush, 

Others: Dimension, Arch Dies, 

4/1/26 - The Male Room #209 Transportation - Tractor & Co Kids Friendly card

Happy April Fool's Day! Today at The Male Room, we are making Transportation/Vehicle card and I made a kid friendly card to be use for Hunter's friend birthday. I pulled out my Tractor & Co Dies and used up some retired SU colors for this. I also sponge the background with yellow to have a bit more dimension. This is such a cute die that I might not be able to part with for awhile. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #209

Stamp: N/A

Colors: Crushed Curry, 

Paper: White, Starry Sky, Tahitian Tide, Yellow, Black, 

Others: Dimension, Tractor & Co Dies, Postage Dies, 

4/1/26 - Moving Along With Times #188 Spring Theme - Front Flap Fold with Floral with Blooms

Today at Moving Along with Time we are making Spring Theme card and I created a fun fold (front flap) to go along with it. I found a tutorial with On Y GO! & decided to give it a try. I used the Floral in Blooms DSP bundle for this and I love how it turns out, definitely feeling spring! The colors I used are all from what's listed in DSP. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Cardbase - score at 1 1/4", 4 1/4" 

2 pieces - 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"

1 piece - 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"

1 piece - 1" x 5 1/4" 

Challenge: #188 

Stamp: Boho Vibes, 

Colors: Granny Apple Green, 

Paper: White, Floral in Blooms DSP, Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, Granny Apple Green, 

Others: Dimension, Floral in Blooms,