Welcome to the March Cardz 4 Guyz challenge #385! Our host for this month’s challenge, Helen, chose Clean & Simple for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used the birds from the Cutest Crew stamp set for last month’s color challenge, and you can see that post here. This month, I used the puppies.
Here’s my card:
Since my card features these adorable puppies, I am entering adding it to the gallery for the Critter Crazy Challenge # 109.
Measurements:
The Misty Moonlight base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches to create a tent fold card
After dry-embossing the white cardstock, I trimmed it to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
The Misty Moonlight 6′ by 6″ DSP (designer series paper) for the front of the card measures 2″ by 5-3/8 inches
I also trimmed a piece of the DSP to 6″ by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
After punching a 1-inch circle of the DSP, I ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
The inside white cardstock measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
I used white cardstock for the cropped paws across the front, then trimmed it down to 5-3/8 inches long
I had a long scrap of white cardstock, on which I stamped the line of puppies
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose glue to adhere pieces together
First, I adhered the Misty Moonlight DSP to the bottom of the dry-embossed white cardstock
Then, I adhered the cropped and trimmed line of paws on the white cardstock
Next, I added the length of Misty Moonlight checked ribbon and used tear & tape to adhere the ends of the ribbon to the back of the white cardstock
After wiping down the Misty Moonlight DSP with my embossing buddy, I stamped the sentiment using VersaMark ink
Then, I covered the ink with black embossing powder and then heat set it with my heat tool
Honestly, I should’ve taken care of the sentiment before adhering the DSP to the front of the cardstock
I adhered the dry-embossed cardstock to the Misty Moonlight base
Using Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped the puppies and colored them using the Smoky Slate and Misty Moonlight blends combos
I cropped the puppies and added dimensionals to the back of the puppies and adhered them to the card
Finally, I stamped the inside sentiment and the line of paws using Tuxedo Black ink
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #275. Our host for this edition, Heather, chose Birds or Eggs for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used two Products of the Month for my card: the February product of Painted Illusions DSP and the Notes of Spring March product of the month.
Here’s my card:
Since my card features an adorable duck, I am entering adding it to the gallery for the Critter Crazy Challenge # 109.
Measurements:
The Darling Duckling base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 inches
After dry-embossing a piece of white cardstock, I trimmed it to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
I used black cardstock and trimmed one piece to 3-1/8 inches square, and another piece to 2-7/8 inches square
Using the Painted Illusions DSP (designer series paper), I cropped 4 squares using a square die from Stylish Shapes
All 4 squares were cropped from the same piece of DSP, as shown on the envelope flap
Next, I trimmed a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
I punched a 1-inch circle from coordinating DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
After stamping the Old Olive grass from the Notes of Spring stamp set on white cardstock, I cropped it using a larger Stylish Shapes square
I stamped the sentiment on white cardstock using Momento Tuxedo Black ink and trimmed it down
Then, I trimmed a black cardstock mat for the sentiment
I also stamped the duck in black ink on a scrap of white cardstock
The white cardstock for the inside measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
I also trimmed a piece of DSP to 3/4 by 5-1/4 inches and adhered it to the right side of the inside white cardstock
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
I wrapped a piece of Darling Duckling ribbon around the dry-embossed white cardstock and tied it in a square knot
I did add a glue dot
Then, I adhered the white cardstock to the front of the base of the card
After adhering the 4 DSP squares to the black cardstock square, I added that to the white cardstock
I colored the duck using the Darling Duckling blends combo and the light Pumpkin Pie blend, then I fussy cut it out
After adding dimensionals to the back of the duck, I adhered it to the black square mat, and then added it to the front of the card
I adhered the sentiment to the black cardstock mat and adhered it using dimensionals
HINT: It’s easier to adhere the dimensionals to the ribbon if you add glue dots under the ribbon
I am not sure what I the inside sentiment will be, so I used removable tape to adhere the white cardstock to the inside of the card
I will adhere it permanently after I stamp an inside sentiment
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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Eyelet Blooms Die for April!
The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.
The Painted Skies Kit:
Retails for $18.00 USD
Product detail
If beautiful sunsets are your thing, the Painted Skies Kit is calling your name. Create vibrant, hand-painted–style skies with scenes featuring lighthouses, palm trees, and rolling ocean waves as your artistic focal points. Friendly greetings, gratitude themes, and celebratory sentiments add just the right finishing touch.
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Kit includes the items listed below. – Step-by-step instructions – 9 printed envelopes – Precut paper pieces, printed labels – Sequins – Adhesive
KITS COLLECTION – Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. – Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.
Welcome to the April Creative Crafters Challenge #99, where the theme is always Anything Goes. When you finish here, please visit our challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used a layout from one of the past Try a Sketch on Tuesday challenges.
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The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.
The Painted Skies Kit:
Retails for $18.00 USD
Product detail
If beautiful sunsets are your thing, the Painted Skies Kit is calling your name. Create vibrant, hand-painted–style skies with scenes featuring lighthouses, palm trees, and rolling ocean waves as your artistic focal points. Friendly greetings, gratitude themes, and celebratory sentiments add just the right finishing touch.
DETAILS – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) – Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Strawberry Slush, white – Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
Kit includes the items listed below. – Step-by-step instructions – 9 printed envelopes – Precut paper pieces, printed labels – Sequins – Adhesive
KITS COLLECTION – Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. – Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.
I used the Easter Basket bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! February Product of the Month, Painted Illusions DSP, which is still available for $5.00 with a $75.00 qualifying purchase.
Please check out the challenge’s page for the creations by the other very talented design team members. When you’ve created your own card for our challenge, please don’t forget to upload them to our gallery. We’d love for you to play along.
I wasn’t going to get this Easter Bunny bundle, but I am so incredibly happy I did! You can see two other cards using this bundle here and here.
Here’s my card:
Here’s the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge banner:
I flipped the bottom two pieces so that the floral DSP and white cardstock so I could put the bunny on the right on the top.
Of course, since this is a fun fold, I’m also including it in the Creative Creases Challenge #113, where I am a guest designer for this month’s challenge.
Measurements:
The Flirty Flamingo base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches to create a z-fold card
The Flirty Flamingo mat for the front measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
I trimmed two pieces of Painted Illusions DSP (designer series paper) for the front of the card measuring 2-7/8 by 1-3/8 inches and 1-7/8 by 2-3/8 inches
Trim another piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle from coordinating DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
The white pieces of cardstock for the front measure 1-7/8 by 2-3/8 inches, 1-3/8 by 3-7/8 inches and 1-1/8 by 1-3/8 inches
The white cardstock for the inside measures 3-7/8 by 5 inches
I used scraps of cardstock for the Flirty Flamingo bows, the critters, the Granny Apple Green and white cardstock sentiment pieces
What I Did:
I used dimensionals to adhere the bows and the sentiment panels
For the rest of the card I used multipurpose liquid glue
The flowers, bunny, and duck were stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with light and dark blends combos
I used the Stone and Vine embossing folder for the three pieces of white cardstock on the front, and used the debossed (reverse) side
I did all the coloring for the flowers before embossing since it wouldn’t be possible to do afterwards
All the white cardstock and DSP pieces on the front were outlined using the brush end of the dark Flirty Flamingo blend
I stamped the sentiment, carrot, and flowers on the inside using Momento Tuxedo Black ink
Then, I colored in the flowers and carrot using the blends combos
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #272. Our host for this edition, Guylaine, chose All Tied Up! for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my Easter easel card:
I combined my card for MMM with the Double Trouble Challenge #211, and their alternate double dare challenge, Critter Crazy Challenges #108. Of course, since this is a fun fold, I’m also including it in the Creative Creases Challenge #113, where I am a guest designer for this month’s challenge.
Here are their challenge banners:
Measurements:
The Flirty Flamingo base measures 4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2 inches
I trimmed one piece of white cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the front, and a second one to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside
I used the floral pattern of the February Product of the Month DSP (designer series paper) Painted Illusions
I trimmed three different pieces of the Flirty Flamingo DSP, the first of which measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the front
The second measures 1/2 by 4 inches for the inside stop for the easel, to which I added dimensionals
The third piece measures 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
I punched a 1-inch circle from another Flirty Flamingo DSP pattern and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
I have had this banner for months in my stash of white cardstock leftovers and am glad to finally be able to use it
All the animals, grass, and sentiment banner were stamped in black ink on leftover pieces of white cardstock
What I Did:
I used the dark Flirty Flamingo blend to outline the white cardstock and DSP for the front of the card
Then I used the same blend to color a length of white diagonal ribbon
HINT: Make sure you let colored ribbon dry completely before trying to use it on your card – trust me on this
The alcohol ink will make the ribbon stiffer when it dries, so you will need to play with it to loosen the fibers
I used Smoky Slate, Darling Duckling, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, and Pumpkin Pie blends to color all the animals and flowers
The tag turned out to be a combination of inks, daubers, then a blending brush
First, I daubed white craft ink on the tag
Then, I daubed Darling Duckling ink on it but I wasn’t happy with the results
I daubed more white craft ink on it, followed by daubing a light amount of Balmy Blue ink
Finally, I used the blending brush to soften the dauber markings
With the exception of the DSP stop on the inside of the card, I adhered all other paper elements using multipurpose liquid glue
Thread a length of the ribbon through the hole in the tag and adhere each end on the back of the DSP using tear & tape
Create a small bow and adhere it right below the threaded hole using glue dots
Adding it just below the threaded ribbon will allow it to sit closer to the cardstock layer
Adhere the DSP to the white cardstock, then adhere the layers to the base of the card
Use multipupose glue to adhere the critters, flowers, and sentiment banner to the tag
After stamping the inside sentiment and coloring the carrot, adhere the cardstock to the base
Adhere the DSP easel stop to the inside of the card
Finally, I added three Flirty Flamingo dots to the sentiment banner
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #264. It’s my turn to host this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, and I chose A Cute Christmas for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here are my two cards:
Here goes with all the additional challenge for which these cards qualify.
As always with a fun fold card, I will be adding this to the Creative Creases Challenge where the theme is always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold.
I’m also going to upload this card to the Critter Crazy Challenge . I fussy cut both the penguin and the polar bear from the retired Penguin Playmates DSP (designer series paper).
These cards also qualify for Thing 1’s recipe in the the Double Trouble Challenge #205. My three colors for the penguin card are Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, and Soft Sea Foam. I used Fresh Freesia, Shaded Spruce, and the retired Just Jade for the Polar Bear card. Both cards have more than 2 layers, and they each have one fussy cut image. Three colors – check. Two layers – check. One image – check.
In addition, since I used leftover pieces for all the white cardstock elements of the card, I am also entering it in the Snippets Playground Challenge #520.
I have enough of two patterns of DSP to make two more of these cards, if I am careful when trimming. Then, I will be down to just using strips. Here’s a picture of some of the snippets of this DSP that I have left:
The Modified Z-fold Fun Fold Card:
I’ve already posted a card using this fold for the October, 2025 Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop, which you can see here.
Of course, I made a template so I can easily recreate the card. Instead of using the Everyday Arches dies, I used the Textured Note die set.
Here’s the template:
The circle on the penguin card and sentiment banners were cropped using dies from the Stylish Shapes die set
The Fresh Freesia die under the Misty Moonlight banner was cropped using the same die, which I cut in half and adhered for a mat of sorts
I cropped the snowflakes from the retired Stitched Snowflakes dies, then lightly covered them with clear Wink of Stella for just a touch of sparkle
I added dimensionals under the polar bear and sentiment and the penguin and sentiment
Since these cards already have multiple layers, I adhered the rest of the pieces using multipurpose liquid glue
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