Sunday, June 15, 2025

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,

Thursday, June 12, 2025

6/12/25 - Cardz 4 Galz #252 Easel Card - Poppin' By

Hi everyone – today at Cardz 4 Galz we are making fun fold – Easel card! I always love a fun fold challenge but of course it needs to be a bit simple to make. I found an easy tutorial for you all from Jessica Taylor if you want to make one and join us at the challenge. I used the Arch Dies to create the stand panel and decided to use the really fun Poppin’ By for this card. Who says that popcorn container needs to be red, I used the Timeless Plaid DSP for layering and pair it with Berry Burst. I also used the leftover DSP for the film strips, glasses and shoes! I hope you enjoyed this card.

Cardbase – 11” x 4 ¼” score at 5 ½” and 2 ¾”

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Challenge: #252
Stamp Set: Poppin’ By   
Colors: Berry Burst, Darling Duckling,           
Paper: White, Timeless Plaid, Berry Burst,   
Others: Dimension, Poppin’ By Dies, Arch Dies   

Monday, June 9, 2025

6/9/25 - Atlantic Hearts Sketch #633 - Pretty Florals Bundle

Happy Monday and welcome back to our challenge at Atlantic Hearts Sketch and we have a wonderful sketch for you this week – simple and easy! I used the Pretty Floral Bundle for this card and created a bouquet of flowers as the main focal point. I used both stamp sets with dies as well as just dies images. I even used the 2 tone cardstock to create the leafs. I hope you enjoyed this and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 




Challenge: #633
Stamp Set: Pretty Florals, Year of Flowers (sentiment)
Colors: Gorgeous Grape, Timid Tiger, Melon Mambo, Shy Shammrock  
Paper: White, 2 Tone Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape    
Others: Dimension, Pretty Floral Dies, Sequins, Twine, Arch Dies,   

Friday, June 6, 2025

6/6/25 - Color Dare Challenge $655 - Thankful Garden

Happy Friday everyone, today I am debuting my first DT card at Color Dare Challenge #655! I was so honored and thrilled to be chosen for the design team position and jumped on the first challenge opportunity. The background is created with Pattern of Friendship Dies with 2 tone paper for Garden Green, which is one of the color I picked from the color. I used the masks with Blending Bruch to color in the images but for some reason I came out lighter than my intention, perhaps I need to put more in on it next time. The mask is perfect to used multiple colors on a image and then it’s die cut out. I hope you enjoyed this creation and be sure to join us at the challenge.

 





 
Challenge: #655
Stamp Set: Thankful Garden,    
Colors: Black, Melon Mambo, Bubble Bath, Azure Afternoon, Blueberry Brushel,            
Paper: White, Garden Green (2 tone), Black, Azure Afternoon, 
Others: Dimension, Thankful Garden Dies/Decorative Masks, Pearls,    

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

6/4/25 - The Male Room #199 Fun Folds - Square Pillar Card

Happy Summer and welcome back to our monthly challenge here at The Male Room and this month we are making fun fold card! I saw this tutorial for Square Pillar card and decided to give it a try. I used the retired Stampin’ Up Latte Love for this card and it turns out so so cute! The dies cut out so many pieces to create a coffee pot and espresso cups so I put all these on my card. I also used the coordinating DSP and the new Arch Dies. Hope you enjoyed this fun fold and will give it a try and join us at the challenge.

Cardbase (Pecan Pie) - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4", 5 1/2", 6 3/4" and 8"
Flip Open (Early Espresso) - 2 3/4" x 10 1/2", score at 5 1/4" 
Panel/inside for Flip Open - 2 1/2" x 5" x 2, could be white or DSP
DSP - 1" x 5 1/4" for 3 pieces to decorate 

or Julie Davison has one tutoial too. 





Challenge: #199
Stamp Set: Latte Love,            
Colors:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso,  
Paper: White, Pecan Pie, Latte Love DSP, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Calypso Coral,   
Others: Dimension, Arch Dies, Latte Love Dies, 

Monday, June 2, 2025

6/2/2025 - Make My Monday #253 Fishy - Ocean Friends Bundle

We are making Fishy card at Make My Monday today and this is what I came up with. I don’t have any fish stamp set so I created a underwater scene and I always remember that ocean water smells *FISHY!! Hahaha. I went with bright colors for the coral reefs and added some purple starfishes. It’s subtle but I added some bubbles with Summer Splash to create a tone on tone effects. Although this bundle has since retired from Stampin’ Up, I might keep it for a little bit!




Challenge: #253
Stamp Set: Ocean Friends,      
Colors: Peach Pie, Timid Tiger, Summer Splash,        
Paper: White, Melon Mambo, Bubble Bath, Summer Splash, Ocean Friends DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Gorgeous Grape,    
Others: Dimension, Ocean Friends Die, 2025-2027 In-colors,

Sunday, June 1, 2025

6/1/25 - Dragonfly Challenge June 2025 Butterfly - Spotlight on Nature

Hi everyone – Happy Sunday! Today’s card is shared at Dragonfly (Butterfly) Challenge! I found a butterfly image from Spotlight on Nature stamp set and used it on my card. I also used Stampin’ Blends to color in the images and paired it with a ribbon and Pretty Floral DSP. I hope you enjoyed this card I shared with you today and be sure to join us at the challenge.




 

 

Challenge: Dragonfly June 2025
Stamp Set: Spotlight on Nature,      
Colors: Black, Fresh Fresia/Peach Pie/Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends,   
Paper: White, Pretty Floral DSP,  
Others: Dimension, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Ribbon,