8/18/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #389 Hot Air Balloon - Collage Hot Air Balloon

Welcome back to our monthly challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz and this month we are making Hot Air Balloon. Instead of card I have a 3D project to share. I made this at our local library event where we made collage wooden Hot Air Balloon to hang. The bottom layer is used with nature background from magazine and the top layer I picked up the Kid Cat Club graphic books that my son likes to create this. I hope you enjoyed this creation and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #389

Stamps: N/A

Colors: N/A

Papers: N.A

Others: Mod Pod, Glues, Magazine, Wooden Balloon 

8/6/26- Cardz 4 Galz #282 Blue Sky - Stampin' Blends with Fern & Floral

 Welcome back to our bi-weekly challenge at Cardz 4 Galz and this week's theme is Blue Sky. I used 2 pieces of scratch paper to cover the White piece and sponge the between with Crumb Cake (represent sand/floor) and Balmy Blue (represent sky). Then I die cut out the stem and flower pieces for a simple focal image and added a sentiment. I have a perfect person who will receive this card! I hope you enjoyed this creative way I shared using ink pads and blending brushes to create a sky and join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #282

Stamps: Fern & Floral, 

Colors: Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue, Mossy Meadow

Papers: White, Gorgeous Grape, Darling Duckling, Mossy Meadow

Others: Dimension, Blending Brush, 

7/21/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #388 Summer Theme - Splash & Relax

Summer is happening here in Illinois!! It's been so hot here! Today's summer theme card is made for Cardz 4 Guyz challenge and I used the fun Splash & Relax bundle! I cut out cardstock and DSP to create few fun summer elements. This is such a fun bundle that you can create so many summer related theme card. I hope you enjoyed this creation and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #388

Stamps: Splash & Relax

Colors: Blueberry Bushel, 

Papers: White, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Blueberry Bushel, Various cardstock/DSP

Others: Dimension, Stitched Dies, Gems, 

6/16/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #387 Garden - Planted Paradise

Welcome back to our monthly challenge here at Cardz 4 Guyz and this month it's gardening. I still have my Planted Paradise for this masculine card. I stamped the pot in 3 different colors as well as the leaves. The white is subtle embossed which I think gives it a little texture. This card turns out totally awesome! I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.  

Challenge: #387

Stamps: Planted Paradise (retired), 

Colors: Pebble Path, Wild Wheat, Basic Gray, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce, Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash, 

Papers: White, Wild Wheat, Basic Gray, 

Others: Dimension, Subtle Embossing Folder, 

5/19/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #386 Embossing Folder - Fern & Floral Bundle

Welcome back to our monthly challenge here at Cardz 4 Guyz and this time we are making Embossing Folder card! I used the embossing folder on vellum along with Fern & Floral for this card! I love this technique as it gives a little more texture on your creation. The ferns are die cut with different color of cardstock. This bundle was my first purchase from the May to August 2026 SU catalog and I will keep using it for my future creation. Hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #386

Stamps: Fern & Floral, 

Colors: Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine, 

Papers: White, Fern & Floral DSP, Golden Glow, Soft Sea Foam, Peaceful Pine, Secret Sea, Vellum

Others: Dimension, Fern & Floral Dies, Twine, Embossing Folder 

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, 

3/17/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #384 Light Blue/Brown Card - Latte Love

Welcome back to our monthly challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz and this month we are making card with Light Blue/Brown card. I have a pattern paper with both color in it so I used to start my inspiration. I decided to go with the coffee mug and the coffee. I also used the splatter image for the background and added a sentiment to indicate we should catch up over a cup of joe, how fitting is that. I can't wait to see what you create at our challenge. 

Challenge: #384

Stamp: Latte Love    

Colors: Black, Boho Blue, Pecan Pie, 

Paper: White, Timeless Plaid DSP (retired), 

Others: Dimension, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Latte Love, Dots, 

2/17/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #383 Monochromatic - Get Well Soon with Friendly Foliage

Welcome back to our monthly challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz and this month we are making Monochromatic card. I used one of the going to retire In-Colors, Summer Splash for my challenge. I used the In-Colors DSP and used both side of the pattern. I also used Friendly Foliage die cut to decorate the sentiment. I can't wait to see what you guys came up with for our challenge, see you there! 

Challenge: #383

Stamp: Friendly Foliage      

Colors: Summer Splash, 

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

Others: Dimension, Postage Dies, Friendly Foliage, 

1/20/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #382 Epic Adventure - Camper Card

Today at Cardz 4 Guyz we are making Epic Adventure theme card, and I used this really cute die set to create a cute camper card. Each of the DSP is 3/4" x 3 1/2" and the white piece layering is 3 3/4" x 5 1/4". This is such a great way to use those little pieces of DSP. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge starting 2026! 

Challenge: #382

Stamp: N/A

Colors: N/A

Paper: White, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Smoky Slate, He's the Man DSP, Real Red, 

Others: Dimension, Stitched Layering Dies, Tree Lots Dies, 

12/16/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #381 Christmas Critter - Reindeer Christmas Card

Welcome back to another challenge here at Cardz 4 Galz and this week we are making Cute Christmas card. I don't normally purchase much Christmas stamp set so I've been using Jar of Joy for all my Christmas card challenges. I love how you can stamp the cookies inside the jar with 2 step stamping to create a cute layer jar. This layout is also a CASE from Pinterest and a great layout for all your card making needs. Hope you enjoyed this creation and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #381

Stamp: N/A

Colors: N/A

Paper: White, Balmy Blue, Old Olive, Garden Green, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Beige, Flirty Flamingo, Bubble Bath, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, 

Others: Dimension, Reindeer Dies, Gold Foil Sheet 

11/18/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #380 Birthday with Purple - Amazing Thanks Die

Welcome back to our monthly challenge at Card 4 Guyz here at 3^rd Tuesday of the month and we are making Birthday card with a splash of purple! I went with the dark shade of purple at Stampin’ Up – Blackberry Bliss that coordinates with the DSP. The I thought it would be fun to use a sentiment die cuts to make the whole thing pop. To finish I added some shiny pearls. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #380
Stamp Set: N/A   
Colors: N/A 
Paper: White, Retired DSP, Blackberry Bliss 2 tone,    

Others: Dimension, Amazing Thanks Dies (retired), Pearls,   

10/21/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #379 Orange/Purple/Black - Spotlight on Nature

Welcome back to Cardz 4 Guyz and today is a color challenge using Purple/Orange/Black (any) to create a card. I decided to go with sponging Peach Pie and Gorgeous Grape to create a background and then stamp a leaf image and a sentiment. I kept it really simple so it's perfect for any occasion. Thanks for stopping by and please join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #379

Stamp: Spotlight on Nature

Colors: Peach Pie, Gorgeous Grape, Black, 

Paper: White,

Others: Blender Brush, 

9/16/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #378 Fall/Autumn - Stay Warm Sweater

Welcome back to our monthly challenge here at Cardz 4 Guyz and this month we are making Autumn/Fall card. I used Stay Warm as this is one of my favorite stamp set from the current mini catalog. I pulled out some colors that I think represent fall and color in the image of sweater and hat with Stampin' Blends. I think this card turns out really cute, what do you think?! Be sure to join us at the challenge and check out everyone's creation! 

Challenge: #378

Stamp Set: Stay Warm, 

Colors: Pumpkin Pie/Pretty Peacock/Darling Duckling Stampin' Blends, Black, 

Paper: White, Pretty Peacock, Iconic Occasion DSP, Plaid DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Arch Dies, Sequins, 

8/19/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #377 Boat - Boat Punch Art Card

Welcome back to another monthly chalelnge here at Cardz 4 Guyz and this month we are making Boat cards. I didn’t have any boat stamp sets so I have to be creative and decided to create a card with punch art! I used a circle dies for the base (cut in half) and then build on that. I free style the water wave and stamped a birthday related sentiment so it will be perfect for a little boy! I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #377
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Birthdays         
Colors: Black,                     
Paper: White, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight, Dark Blue,      

Others: Dimension, Layering Circle Dies, Small Circle Punch, Deckled Rectangle Dies,

7/15/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #376 & Sparkle Challenge #190 Summer Theme - Sunshine Vibes for Summer

Hi everyone – welcome back to dual challenges today at Cardz 4 Guyz and Sparkle, both of the theme for July is – SUMMER! For some reason, when I think of summer, it reminds me of good old rainbow that appears after a summer rain. I finally gave in and purchased the Boho Vibes / Sunshine Vibes bundle which is perfect for the challenges. I used the Rainbow one to create a negative image to layer a piece of coordianating DSP underneth. Hope you enjoyed this quick and easy card and please join us at the challenge – what is Summer means to you with your card!

Challenge: #376, #190
Stamp Set: Sunshine Vibes,      
Colors: Secret Sea,   
Paper: White, Boho Vibes DSP, Daffadel Delight,    

Others: Dimension, Muted Palette Dots, Sunshine Vibes Dies,

6/24/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #375 Check/Plaid - Poppin' By Pocket Card

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to our challenge here at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week we are making Plaid/Check pattern cards! I saw a really cool and fun card that I decided to CASE it. The cardbase is just a quarter of a cardstock (8.5” x 11”) and created a pocket to hold a pull out note card. I pulled the colors from the DSP to create into a masculine card. I just adore this bundle – Poppin’ Up and the bucket to hold the popcorns doesn’t have to be the traidtional red. Did you see the shoes, ahhhh too cute!! I really like how this turned out and I hope you will join us at the challenge.

Pocket: 5 x 3-3/4 and 4-3/4 x 3-1/2 Put together and place tic mark at 2” – score 1st mat and crease Cut 2nd mat and place diagonal on flap Add to front of card

Notecard: - 4 x 3

Challenge: #375
Stamp Set: Poppin’ By     
Colors: Darling Duckling, Pretty Peacock,       
Paper: White, Old Olive, Timess Plaid, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Darling Duckling,  

Others: Dimension, Poppin’ By Dies, Embossing Folder, Twine     

5/27/25 - Cardz 4 Guyz #373 Shades of Blue

Welcome back to another fun challenge here at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week we are making Shades of Blue card. I saw a really fun fold online/facebook page and wanted to give it a try and turn it into a cookie jar card for any boys/men in our life. I used 2 different DSP for the blue, as well as the stamp images. Hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Card Base -  11" x 4 1/4" scored at 2 1/8", 4 1/4" & 5 1/2"
Another card base - 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"
White -  4” x 2” to write message 

DSP 3 pieces – 4” x 3”, 4” x 2” and 4” x 1”

Challenge: #373
Stamp Set: Sweet Jar,   
Colors: Lost Lagoon, Coastal Cabana, Secret Sea,     
Paper: White, Misty Moonlinght, Mediterranean Blooms DSP, Plaid DSP,

Others: Dimension, Sweet Jar Punch, 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,

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,    

4/15/25 - 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,