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, 

5/11/26 - Atlantic Hearts #681 - Boardwalk Fun Bundle Hey Sunshine

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great week and are ready for the grind. Today at Atlantic Heart Sketch I created a fun card that I CASE from MelissaFaust (EricaCerwin) for this fun card. I switched a card for a little bit and hope that you can still see the resemblance. I also tried to use the Stampin' Blend to add some splash dots to the beige cardstock. I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #681

Stamp: Boardwalk Fun 

Colors: Blackberry Bliss,

Paper: Beige, Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Boardwalk Fun, 

Others: Dimension, Boardwalk Fun Dies, Stitched Dies, Twine, 

5/10/26 -Girlz Rebel Challenge #52 Anything Goes with Buttons - Butterfly

Hi! Today at Girlz Rebel Challenge and we are making card with Button along with fabrics! This is an awesome card and layout to use buttons. The butterfly was cut out from the dies (big shot). I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #52

5/8/26 - Color Dare Challenge #703 - Splash & Relax Card

Happy Friday and welcome back to ColorDare Challenge! I have a very summary card using our color palettes today! I used mostly die cuts from the new Online Exclusive bundle called Splash & Relax, to create all the essentials when we go to the beach! This bundle is so adorable that you can create so many different colors of each item! I hope this card inspired you to create and join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #703

Stamps: N/A

Colors: N/A

Papers: White, Pretty Peacock, Darling Duckling, Gorgeous Grapes, Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, Black, 

Others: Dimensions, Splash & Relax Dies, Mask, Sponge, Solid Gems 

5/6/26 - The Male Room #210 Food/Drinks - Taco Fiesta

Welcome back to our monthly challenge at The Male Room and this month we are making Food/Drinks card. I pulled out an oldy - Taco Fiesta for this really fun and colorful card. All the images are colored with Stampin' Blends. The card base is a quarter of the cardstock (4 1/4" x 5 1/2"). The middle folding part is also 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and fold in half (2 3/4") to create a flap. This is a perfect card for any kids as they are always into fun card! I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #210

Stamps: Taco Fiesta 

Colors: Black, Stampin' Blends for coloring,  

Papers: White, Black, Shy Shamrock DSP, 

Others: Dimension, 

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

Happy Monday and today at A Place to Start I have a fun fold called Faux Step Card that I found on Youtube with Cindy B. This is so much fun to create and you can showcase the beautiful pattern paper you have! This is a new bundle from the May - August Stampin' Up Catalog and You will see me create with this bundle even more in the future. I hope you enjoy this fun fold and please join us at the challenge. 

Card Base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 1 1/4", 2 1/2" and 5 1/2" long side 

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

DSP - 1" x 5 1/4", 2 3/4" x 4 

Challenge: May 2026

Stamps: Fern & Flora, 

Colors: Secret Sea, 

Papers: White, Old Olive, Secret Sea, Soft Sea Foam, Peaceful Pine, 

Others: Dimension, Fern & Floral Dies, Twine

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, 

5/3/26 - 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,