8/20/26 - Pick 3 Challenge #8 / Cardz 4 Galz (Kraft/Blue) - Pop Up Petal Card

Hi crafters! Today's card is shared at Cardz 4 Galz (Kraft/Blue) and Pick 3 (Polka Dots/Triangle/Stamping) Challenges. I stamped the vase in Early Espresso and also colored in the sunflower with crumb cake. The flowers are with Azure Afternoon. The whole card is used with different shades of blues. I hope you enjoyed this creation and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Square DSP - 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" cut in half 

Challenge: #8, #283

Stamps: Pop-up Petal, 

Colors: Early Espresso, Black, Crumb Cake/Azure Afternoon/Shy Shamrock Blends, 

Papers: White, Blueberry Bushel, In-Color DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Deckled Dies, Pop-up Petal Dies, Gems, 

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 

8/17/26 - Atlantic Hearts #695 - Boardwalk Fun Celebrate

Today at Atlantic Hearts Challenge, I turned the sketch into an easy fun fold card! Did you also see that I made it into a horizontal card?! The card base is just a quarter of a card stock (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") with a DSP, the flap is 3 1/2" Wide by 4 3/4: and score at 1/4" so it adhered on the back of the card base. From there, you just simply decorate it as you wish. As you can see, the flap and the below DSP are 2 different designs. Since it's still kind of summertime - I used the Ferris Wheel to remind me how fun it was to ride on it. I used 3 different colors for the carts! Hope this card inspired you to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #695

Stamps: Boardwalk Fun, 

Colors: Summer Splash, 

Papers: White, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Blackberry Bliss, Summer Splash, Crushed Curry, Petunia Pop, 

Others: Dimension, Boardwalk Fun Dies, 

8/15/26 - Sparkle Challenge #203 (Animals) / The Creative Crafter #103 (ATG) - Woodland Animals

Today's card is shared at both Sparkle Challenge (Animals) and The Creative Crafter (ATG), and both are posting on this wonderful Saturday near the Chicagoland area. I created a cute and simple Christmas animal card that we will be making in my card class near the future. The images are colored in with Stampin' Blends and I used the markers so the bear bear has something to stand on (water or snow?!). I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #203, #103

Stamps: Woodland Wishes, 

Colors: Black, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake/Smoky Slate), Markers (Lemon Lime/Balmy Blue)

Papers: White, Cherry Cobbler, Winter DSP (retired), 

Others: Dimension, Wink a Stella, Arch Dies, 

8/10/26 - Make My Monday #284 Boardwalk / Girlz Rebel #55 ATG Washi - Ferris Wheel card with Wobbler

Happy Monday and today I am the host at Make My Monday and we are making Boardwalk theme card. This card is also a DT card shared at Girlz Rebels for Anything Goes. I created a fun Ferris Wheel with a wobble card. I wanted to do a spinner card but only have those wobbles on hand so wanted to see if that works too, and it does! I cut out the Ferris Wheel in White and Black, in between put a wobble. The palm trees are color with Stampin' Blends, and I used 3 different color of cardstocks for the carts. I love how this card turned out and can't wait to see your creation! 

Challenge: #284, #55

Stamps: Boardwalk Fun, 

Colors: Summer Splash, Pecan Pie Blends, 

Papers: White, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Summer Splash, Crushed Curry, Petunia Pop, Early Espresso, 

Others: Dimension, Boardwalk Fun Dies, In-Colors Gems Wobblers, 

8/7/2026 - Alphabet Challenge (H for Horticulture) - Simply Leaves with 2026-2028 In-Colors

 Happy Friday - how is it possible that we are in August already! Today at Alphabet Challenge, we are doing H for Horticulture, and I decided to make some leaf card. I used the new and current 2026-2028 In-Colors and stamp the different pattern of leaves and layer them on top of each others. This bundle is really awesome since you can punch out the leaves, and I really enjoyed the fonts of the sentiment as well. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge! 

Challenge: Alphabet H 

Stamps: Simply Leaves

Colors: 2026-2028 In-Colors 

Papers: White, Secret Sea, Soft Seafoam 

Others: Dimension, Deckled Dies, Dewdrops, 

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,