7/15/26 - Sparkle Challenge #202 (Kids) / The Creative Crafter #102 (ATG) - Splash & Relax

Summer is here and I created this kid friendly card at Sparkle along with The Creative Crafter (ATG) for Fun in the Sun card! This is an online exclusive bundle called Splash & Relax and it's perfect for the summer! It has lots of summer related images and I made a card with Pool Tube and Beach Balls! There are 2 stamp/layering images for both tube and the balls so you can stamp the lighter color first and then darker colors for the details. This is perfect for a kid who has a birthday with a pool theme! I hope this card will inspire you to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #202, #102

Stamps: Splash & Relax 

Colors: Crisp Cantaloupe/Barely Blush, Lemon Lolly/Darling Duckling, Lemon Lime/Granny Apple, 

Papers: White, Pool Party, Barely Blush, 1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Splash & Relax Dies,

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, 

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, 

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,

3/15/26 - Sparkle Challenge #198 (Spring) / The Creative Crafter (ATG) - Pop Up Petals

Happy Sunday and we are with Sparkle Challenge (spring card) & Creative Crew Challenge (ATG) for this fun pop up card. I used this really simple and quick layout and put a vase with flowers in the middle as focal point. I cut a slit to put the bouquet on the top of the bottle. I stamped another vase and flower images for the inside. The sample I saw for using this pop-up are usually horizontally but this one is for vertical. Hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Inside

Challenge: #198, #98 

Stamp: Pop Up Petal,  

Colors: Pecan Pie, Shy Shamrock/Darling Duckling/Timid Tiger/Fresh Fresia/Petunia Pop Stampin' Blends, 

Paper: White, Floral in Blooms DSP, Petunia Pop, 

Others: Dimension, Pop Up Petals, Texture Notes Dies, 

2/15/26 - Sparkle Challenge #197 (Vintage) / The Creative Crafter (ATG) - Vintage with Spotlight Nature

Happy Sunday. Starting today, I will be posting a card that fits both Sparkle Challenge (Vintage) and The Creative Crafter Challenge (Anything Goes) on the 15^th of each month. I've created a vintage feel card, I must say, vintage card is not my style so this is my attempt at trying. I used the retired cork paper and use the scissor to rough the edge. On the Beige piece I did the same as well (rough the edge) and used vintage like colors for image. I hope you enjoyed this and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #97, #197

Stamp: Spotlight on Nature,     

Colors: Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, 

Paper: Cork Paper (retired), Beige, 

Others: Dimension, Blending Brush, Twine,

11/15/25 - Sparkle Challenge #194 Thank You - School Days Thank You card

Happy Saturday! Today at Sparkle Challenge I am hosting Thank You card! I made this card for Hunter's Chinese School teacher (Ms. Lily Wu) to let her know that how much we appreciate her! The white piece is punched with Ticket punch and I cut out the bag to put on top of stack of books. I also cut out an apple to put on the corner. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge! 

Challenge: #194

Stamp: School Days, 

Colors: Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, Poppy Parade/Old Olive Markers, 

Paper: White, Blueberry Bushel 2 Tone, Flirty Flamingo, 

Others: Dimension, Ticket Punch (retired), Rhinestone, 

10/15/25 - Sparkle Challenge #193 Leaves & Pumpkins - Tractor & Co fun fold card.

Today at Sparkle Challenge we are making Autumn Leaves/Pumpkins card and this is what I came up with. I used one of my favorite Online Exculsive bundle – Tractor & Co for this. There are lots of Fall/Winter images that you will be set for the rest of the year. I love the dies that you can use to build many colors of tracors. I decided to make it into a masucline card with a really awesome unique fold template I saw from a short YouTube video from The West Coast Papercrafter (instruction below) and wanted to try, so here it is. The inside actually fold up to have a stand where you can attached any images. I hope you will give this fold a try and join us at the challenge.

White/Inside – 4” x 10 ½”, score 4 ¼”, 5 ¼” and 6 ¼”
Cardstock – 4 ¼” x 11” fold at 5 ½”

DSP to decorate – 3 ½” x ¾” (x 2 pieces) & 3 ½” x 4”

Challenge: #193
Stamp Set: Tractors & Co        
Colors: Peach Pie, Timid Tiger, Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends,                    
Paper: White, Crushed Curry, Misty Moonlight, Timeless Plaid DSP, Black,    

Others: Dimension, Tractor & Co, Layering Circle Dies, Pattern of Friendship Dies,     

9/15/25 - Atlantic Hearts Sketch #647 (Sketch) / Sparkle #192 (One Floral) - Pretty Floral For You

Happy Monday! Today’s card is with 2 different design team blogs that I am on – Atlantic Hearts Sketch & Sparkel (One Floral). I stamped the flower with 2 different colors and the outline one is darker shade. Sentiment is a retired set which I like a lot, it’s small and show the negative of the words. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and see you at the challenges. When is the last time you combined multiple challenges on your card?!

 

Challenge: #647, #192
Stamp Set: Pretty Floral, Label me Bold,
Colors: Summer Splash, Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop,  
Paper: White, Pretty in Pink, Floral in Blooms DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Twine,

8/15/25 - Color Dare Challenge #665 + Sparkle Challenge #191 CAS - It's your birthday

Today’s card has dual challenges, one is with Color Dare #665 and one is at Sparkle with CAS card. I sponge the White cardstock with Flirty Flamingo and put a die cut image on it and to finish added sequines and twine. Hope you enjoyed this quick and easy card I shared with you today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #665, #191
Stamp Set: Thankful Garden,                  
Colors: Pretty Peacock, Flirty Flamingo,         
Paper: White, Pretty Peacock, Flirty Flamingo,     

Others: Dimension, Thankful Garden Dies, He’s the Men Dies, Blender Sponge, Twine, 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,

6/15/2025 - Sparkles Challenge #1889 Fairytale/Storybook - School Days

Welcome back to our monthly challenge at Sparkle and this month we are making Fairytale/Storybook card! I have to pull out my creativity for this card since I don’t have any fairy related stamp set. I used the School Day stamp set for this and paired it up with inspiration from Chelsea and Call Me Crafty Al Sheet load of card. It’s a really fun sketch for sure. Remember to join us at the challenge!

Challenge: #189
Stamp Set: School Days,  
Colors: Pebble Path, Timid Tiger, Poppy Parade, Lemon Lime Twist, Gorgeous Grapes, Azure Afternoon,
Paper: 2023-2025 In-Colors DSP, White,    

Others: Dimension,

5/15/2025 - Sparkles Challenge #188 Flowers - Thankful Garden Bundle

Hi crafters! Welcome back to Sparkles Monthly Challenge and this month we are doing Flowers, which is perfect for May! I used the Online Exculsive from last release from Stampin’ Up for the challenge. I also went with the blue color scheme. I saw a really fun tutorial and decided to give it a try for the layout. It maybe hard to see but I also stamped the leafs image on Night of Navy. The bundle is from Thankful Garden and I did the coloring with Blending Brush and the coordinating mask! Thanks for stopping by and remember to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #188
Stamp Set: Thankful Garden,            
Colors: Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Soft Seafoam, Old Olive,     
Paper: White, Night of Navy, Mediterranean Blooms DSP, Balmy Blue, 

Others: Dimension, Thankful Garden Dies, Thankful Garden Decorative Mask, Twine,  

4/15/2025 - Sparkles Challenge #187 Weather - Sunny Day card with Hearts & Hugs die

Today’s card is with Sparkle Monthly Challenge and this month we are making *Weather* card! I don’t really have any related stamp set so I have to be a little creative here. I went with the cloud and create a scene of garden to represent good weather! I didn’t put any sentiments so it could be for any occasion! I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

Challenge: #187
Stamp Set: n/a                          
Colors: n/a       
Paper: White, Marbled Elegance DSP, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Berry Burst 

Others: Dimension, Hearts & Hugs, Cloud Punch, Spotlight on Nature Dies,

3/15/2025 - Sparkles Challenge #186 Easter - Pick a Season

Welcome back our monthly challenge at Sparkle Challenge and for March we are making Easter card! I have to say though, my isn’t an *Easter* card per say but has an Easter theme! As you can see the cute eggs in the tree is stamp with 3 different In-Colors, which matches the DSP behind it and I made it into a Thank You card so it’s perfect for anyone! This is such a great layout as well, a great way to use up your DSP, so I hope you give it a try and join us at the challenge.

 DSP – 1 ¼” x 5

 

Challenge: #186
Stamp Set: Pick a Season,  
Colors: Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Peach Pie,           
Paper: White, 2024-2026 In-Colors DSP, Old Olive,    

Others: Dimension, Texture Notes Dies, Basic Gray/Smoky Slate Pearls,

2/15/2025 - Sparkles Challenge #185 Love Card - Happy Valentine's Day with Bee Mine

Hi crafters – welcome back to Sparkle Challenge and this month I am the hostess and we are making Love Card – it could be a love for your friend, your neighbor, just anyone around you. I decided to just go with Happy Valentine’s Day as a general sentiment as it could be for anyone! This is a simple layout that you can used over and over again. The piece of DSP could be any size as a strip and same goes with the middle panel. The bee is stamped and punch out, I give the wing a little bend so it looks more 3D. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #185
Stamp Set: Bee Mine,             
Colors: Poppy Parade, Daffadel Delight, Balmy Blue, Black,
Paper: White, Poppy Parade, Daffadel Delight, Bee Mine DSP,    

Others: Dimension, Bee Mine Punch, Wink a Stella, Ribbon,    

1/15/2025 - Sparkles Challenge #184 Shades of Blues - More Wishes with Mediterranean Blooms

January is one of those months that everyone is feeling a bit blue so this month we are making Monochromatic card in the shades of Blue! Blue also happened to be my favorite color so I am really excitd about this challenge. I used the Mediterranean Blooms DSP for this and found 2 patterns with different shades of blue and adhered onto a White cardstock. The Love You sentiments are also using blue x 2 – so I would say total just 2 different colors. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #184
Stamp Set: More Wishes,         
Colors: Night of Navy, Boho Blue,
Paper: White, Night of Navy, Boho Blue, Mediterranean Blooms DSP,   

Others: Dimension, Perennial Postage Dies, Netural Sequins,

9/15/2024 - Sparkles Challenge #180 - Fall/Autumn Card with Frosted Forest Mask

Welcome back to another monthly challenge at Sparkle and this month we are making Fall/Autumn card! I purchashed the Froested Forest Decorative Mask without the bundle and hoping to make some quick and easy card just using the ink pads! I picked the colors that represent the fall color palletes and it turns out really awesome! I added pumpkin DSP and a ribbon to keep it simple. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 

Challenge: #180
Stamp Set: N/A
Colors: Cajune Craze, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie,        
Paper: Whisper White, Pecan Pie, Iconic Celebration DSP, 

Others: Stitched Rectangle Dies, Crumb Cake Twine, Froested Forest Mask, Sponge, Dots   

8/15/2024 - Sparkles Challenge #179 Butterfly - Thinking of You with Butterfly Accents

Hi everyone – welcome back to another monthly challenge here at Sparkle and we are making Butterfly/Butterflies card! I saw a similar card on Pinterest and decided to CASE it. I used the Butterfly Accents from Stampin’ Up and glue it around a designer series paper that’s cute down to 4” x 5 ¼”. Since the pattern is very busy so I want to keep the sentiment minimal and just layer it with a piece of Basic Black cardstock. I also added a twine with some some dots.

Challenge: #179
Stamp Set: Simply Said,    
Colors: Moody Mauve
Paper: Whisper White, Wildly Flowering DSP, Basic Black,   

Others: Dimension, Stylish Shaped Dies, Gems, Twine,