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, 

6/15/2026 - MMM #208 (Stencil) / Sparkle (Masculine) / Creative Crafter (ATG) - Capturing Smiles

Happy Monday! Today's card is submitted with 3 different design teams I am on - Make My Monday (stencil), Sparkle (masculine) and Creative Crafter (ATG)! I used my Capturing Smiles Bundle for this card that's perfect for any guys who enjoyed photography and/or outdoor! I used a stencil with Stampin' Blend to create a background for the camera and instead of coloring in the camera, I simply stamped the images I want in cardstock. I loved the detail of embossing I did as well as the outdoor image in the camera lenses. I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenges. 

Challenge: #280, #101, #201

Stamps: Capturing Smiles, 

Colors: Black, Stampin' Up Markers, 

Papers: White, Azure Afternoon, Summer Splash, Crushed Curry 

Others: Dimension, Capturing Smiles Dies, Linked Together Stencils, Twine, 

6/12/26 - Alphabet Challenge (D for Double) - Pop Up Petals with 2026-2028 In-Colors

Happy Friday! Today's card is shared at Alphabet Challenge - D for Double Trouble - two of anything! I have a few two factors - 2 pieces of triangle DSP, 2 decorative butterflies, 2 stamped flower images, and then 2 green leaves. The stamp the pot but cut up the narrow neck part and then cover it up with a sentiment. This is a great way to showcase and use up some of your DSP! I hope you enjoyed this card. I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: D for Double 

Stamps: Pop Up Petals, 

Colors: Black, Hydrangea Hue, Strawberry Slush/Summer Splash, 

Papers: White, Granny Apple Green, Gold 2 Tone, Blooms Boutique DSP, Hydrangea Hue, 

Others: Dimension, Stitched Texture Dies, In-Color Butterflies, Pop Up Petal Dies, Friendly Foliage Dies, 

6/11/26- Cardz 4 Galz #278 Seaside - Splash & Relax card

Happy Summer and Happy Thursday! Welcome back to Cardz 4 Galz and this time we are making Seaside card! I decided to make it to a beach them card with lots of fun images that represent anything we can see by the sea/beach! I saw a really fun tutorial for a Pinwheel unique fun card and decided to give it a try. Putting the pieces together is the easy card, what took the longest are all the small die cutting pieces! I forgot to leave a panel to write message. What do you think?! Let's see what you create and share them with us at the site! 

Cardbase - 4 1/4" x 4 1/2", score at the longer side at 1", 2", 3" and 4"

Cardstock - 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" (4 pieces)

DSP - 2 1/2" x 4" (4 pieces) for Pinwheel Pieces 

Challenge: #278

Stamps: Splash & Relax, 

Colors: Secret Sea, 

Papers: White, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Pool Party, various cardstock for die cut 

Others: Dimension, Splash & Relax Dies, 

6/10/26 -Girlz Rebel Challenge #53 Anything Goes with Butterfly - Crisp Cataloupe card

Today's card is shared at Girlz Rebel Challenge - Anything goes with Butterfly! I used one of the new 2026-2028 In-Colors, Crisp Cantaloupe for this card. The butterfly is from Fern & Flora stamp set and paired up with Friendly Foliage. What do you think?! Please remember to join us at the challenge and share your creation with us! 

Challenge: #53

Stamps: Fern & Floral, Friendly Foliage 

Colors: Crisp Cantaloupe

Papers: White, Friendly Foliage Dies, Fern & Flora Dies, 

6/8/26 - Atlantic Hearts #685 - Splash & Relax Card

Happy Monday at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #685 - and I have a beach theme card for you! I stamped the beach balls and floaty thingy with 2 different shades of colors and tuck it behind the sentiment. Instead of the flower on the sketch, I added a ribbon. I don't really have a good embossing folder for the background so I just used a 2 tone of Blueberry Bushell. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #685

Stamps: Splash and Relax, 

Colors: Highland Heather/Barely Blush, Strawberry Slush, Cloud Cover/Azaure Afternoon,  

Papers: White, Blueberry Bushell, 

Others: Dimension, Twine, Splash & Relax, Pearls, 

6/7/26 - Dragonfly Challenge June 2026 (Male) - Poppin' By

Happy Sunday and Happy Summer! Today at Dragonfly Challenge, we are making Male/Masculine card. I've been seeing so many fun fold tutorials and wanted to give it a try. This is a Column Fun Fold card and when you fold it down, it will fit into a regular envelope. I used the Poppin' By Bundle to create this card. The Popcorn is created with stamping the image twice and popcorn is tugged under the container. Hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Casebase - score at 4 1/4", 5 1/2", 6 3/4", 8"

DSP - 1" x 5 1/4" x 3 pieces 

Challenge: June 2026

Stamps: Poppin' By 

Colors: Summer Splash, Darling Duckling, Strawberry Slush, 

Papers: White, Pretty Blooms DSP, Summer Splash, 

Others: Dimension, Poppin' By Dies, Arch Dies, 

6/5/26 - Color Dare Challenge #707 - Fern & Flora Bundle

Happy Friday! Color Challenge is never my strongest, so I am so glad to be on the DT at ColorDare and today I used the Fern & Floral Bundle for this creation! I stamped the background image with 2 colors and then used the other 2 for ferns. I also used the DSP and cardstock that I used to stamp the background! Hope this creation gives you the inspiration and please do join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #707

Stamps: Fern & Flora 

Colors: Berry Burst, Azure Afternoon, Bubble Bath, Pretty Peacock, 

Papers: White, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Berry Burst, Azure Afternoon, 

Others: Dimension, Fern & Floral Dies, Twine, Arch Dies, Pearls 

6/3/26 - The Male Room #211 Outdoor - Masculine BBQ Card

Welcome back to our monthly challenge at The Male Room and for June, we are making Outdoor card! I found some really fun die cut out pieces that I have in my stash and used it to create a Father's Day card! I used the sentiment from Suite & Ties and finished with some sequins. This card will be would perfect for any guys that enjoyed a good BBQ! I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #211

Stamps: Suit & Ties, 

Colors: Black, 

Papers: He's All Men DSP, White, 

Others: Dimension, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Sequins, 

6/1/26 - Moving Along With Times #190 Favorite / A Place To Start (ATG - No Card) - Treat Holders!

Happy Monday! I have a double challenge for this project I am sharing today. Moving Along with Time (Favorite) & A Place to Start (ATG - no cards). I am so happy that the Triple Banner Punch got carryover into the new catalog. I am a sucker for punches and currently I love this one because it's so easy to create sentiments for quick projects. I needed to create some quick Thank You gifts for teacher appreciation week at school, so I used this quick tutorial and paired it with the punch to create these fun pouches to hold treats. The teachers can just grab them and be on their way! I hope you enjoyed this project I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge,  

Challenge: June2026, #190 

Stamps: Banner Sayings

Colors: Wild Wheat, Moody Mauve  

Papers: White, 2023-2025 In-Colors DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Triple Banner Punch, 

6/1/26 - Make My Monday #279 Texture with Embossing - Friendly Foliage with 2026-2028 In-Colors

First day of June and today at Make My Monday we are making Embossing card and I used a very subtle die to create a background for the inside of my card. I also created a fun Flap Gate fold card. I cut it at 2 3/4" to the bind of the card and use the piece I cut out for the flap - this is such an easy to just to make your card fun. I also picked the 2026-2028 In-Colors as the theme to pair it with Friendly Foliage. I hope you enjoyed this simple card and join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #279

Stamps: Friendly Foliage

Colors: Barely Blush, 

Papers: White, Bloom Boutique DSP, Barely Blush, 

Others: Dimension, Friendly Foliage Dies, Pattern of Friendship Dies, 

5/29/26 - Alphabet Challenge (C For Circles) - Splash & Relax

Happy Friday and today for Alphabet Challenge we have C for Circles! Splash and Relax, the online exclusive bundle is perfect for this. I have both Beach Balls and Inner Tubes for this fun summer card. I stamped the images with both light/darker shades of the colors to create a fun contrast. There are also other options and fun images that are all summer related. You will for sure see more of this bundle. Hope you enjoyed this creation and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: C for Circles, 

Stamps: Splash & Relax 

Colors: Lemon Lolly/Darling Duckling, Lemon Lime/Granny Apple, 

Papers: White, Pool Party, Barely Blush, Darling Duckling, Granny Apple Green, 

Others: Dimension, 1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Splash & Relax Dies,

5/28/25 - Hearts Quest #86 Anything with Black/White Hearts - My Hearts card

I can't believe that June is just around the corner! Today's at Hearts Quest Challenge (anything goes) I created a card using optional White Heart! I used a black DSP so the white heart can pop. I also added trio of flowers to soften the look. This is a perfect card for anyone in your life! I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #86

Stamps: Heart Shaped. 

Colors: Black, 

Papers: White, Flirty Flamingo, Well-Suited DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Heart Shaped Dies, Gems, 

5/25/26 - Atlantic Hearts #683 - Fern & Floral Bundle

Welcome back to Atlantic Hearts Sketch - Today I have a card using Fern & Floral Bundle, currently new with the Stampin' Up catalog. This is one of the bundle that I wanted to purchase from the catalog and I used the colors in the DSP to die cut out the ferns. Instead of Berry Burst that was listed in DSP, I decided to go with Blackberry Bliss for this card. Hope you like it and please do join us at the challenge, 

Challenge: #683

Stamps: Fern & Flora 

Colors: Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine, 

Papers: White, Fern & Floral DSP, Golden Glow, Blackberry Blist, Peaceful Pine, Soft Sea Foam

Others: Dimension, Fern & Floral Dies, 2026-2028 InColors Butterfly

5/22/26 - Color Dare Challenge #705 - Pop Up Petal

Happy Friday and today I have a floral card using Color Dare - Lemon Lime Twist/Granny Apple Green/Balmy Blue. I used a piece of DSP from Boardwalk Fun for the background which has shades of yellow and the sun, kind of looks like the sunflowers that I stamped. Yellow is always perfect for sunflowers and the vast is Balmy Blue. Hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #705

Stamps: Pop Up Petal, 

Colors: Black, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue, 

Papers: White, Balmy Blue, Boardwalk Fun DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Arch Dies, Postage Punch, 

5/20/26 - Pick 3 Challenge #5 - Blue Tone Card!

Happy Hump Day! Today's card is shared with Pick 3 Challenge and I used Blue/Plaid/Birthday for today's creation. I used a really fun Stack & Shuffle technique (Terri Gaines), but of course you can just create one card, like I did here. I used different shades of blue and pattern paper for this, mostly retired as you can see, but this card would be perfect for someone like me - who just LOVE blues! I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #5  

Stamps: Tune In 

Colors: Night of Navy, 

Papers: White, Everyday Plaid, Mediterranean Blooms DSP, 

Others: Dimension, 1He's the Men Dies, Sequins, 

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 

5/18/26 - Make My Monday #278 Flower - Fern & Floral Bundle

Happy Monday with MMM (Say it with Flower) - Today's card is an easy flip fun fold using Ferns & Floral Bundle. 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. Can you spot the flower on the main focal image as well as the DSP? Beautiful I say! Hope you can 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: #278

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, 

5/15/26 - Sparkle Challenge #200 (Trio x 3) / The Creative Crafter (ATG) - Notes & Totes Fresh Fresia

Happy Friday! Todays' card is with Sparkle Challenge (Trio of 3) and Creative Craft (ATG) and I created another card using the retired Fresh Fresia (see my old blog post 4/6/26). I really enjoyed this bundle and now summer is just around the corner, who doesn't need a beach bag theme card! I used 3 different pattern of DSP, there are 3 hearts (look at the sunglasses), 3 different stamp image/sentiments (can you spot them?) and 3 gems! Let's get into the craft room, creative and join us at the challenge!

3 pattern of DSP / 3 Gems / 3 Stamped images / 3 Hearts

Challenge: #200, #100

Stamps: Notes & Totes, 

Colors: Fresh Fresia 

Papers: White, Fresh Fresia, 2024-2026 In-Colors DSP,

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

5/15/26 - Alphabet Challenge (B for Balls) - Splash & Relax Beach Balls

Happy Friday and today at Alphabet Challenge we have B for Balls! I was excited about this challenge because it means I can use my newly purchased Splash & Relax from Stampin' Up Online Exclusive. I also get to use the brand new 2026-2028 In-Colors on this card! I stamped all the beach balls with Beige and used the In-Colors for details. I also showcased the new DSP from a different suite. Hope this card gives you some inspiration and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: B for Balls

Stamps: Splash & Relax,  

Colors: Basic Beige, 2026-2028 In-Colors,  

Papers: White, Beige, Bloom Boutique DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Splash & Relax Dies, 1" Circle Punch, Pearls 

5/14/26- Cardz 4 Galz #276 Circles - Boho Vibes with Quick fun fold

Today our main focus at Cardz 4 Galz are Circles and I made a unique shape fun fold with a Circle as a major focal point. I used May 2026 sheetload from Call Me Crafty Al for this, and just make one card and modify the measurement. I used the Boho Vibes bundle from the last catalog. Sadly my rainbow shaped didn't come out the way that I would like it to be. Hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Cardbase - 4 1/4" x 7 1/2" score at 3 3/4"

DSP for each - 4" x 1", 4" x 3/4", and 4" x 1 1/2"

Circle - size to your liking. 

Challenge: #276

Stamps: N.A 

Colors: N/A

Papers: White, Secret Sea, Petal Pink, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Cloud Cover, Boho Vibes DSP, 

Others: 2 3/8" Circle Punch, Layering Circle Dies, Boho Vibes Dies,