Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Double D Challenge - Fall Colors

Hello crafters it is time for another challenge at Double D! This next two weeks our theme is Fall colors! The perfect time of year to make fall cards. Next week will be Thanksgiving in the US. You could combine these colors with a thanks card. Just saying! I would love to see what you enter. 

Here is the mood board for you. 


Of course, there is a prize for a random winner. 

My card for this challenge. 


This cover die has been in my room for a long time. I am sure that I got it from Kathy Krug as she gave me tons of die cuts.  It just spoke out to me to use it for this challenge.  I do not know the manufacturer.  
Using glue and gilded flakes in gold and copper, I cover some of the leaves.
Simply put it on a background and added the die cut sentiment from The Greetery. 

Please take a look at the bog to see what the team has done for this challenge. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all. 

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Seize the Birthday Challenge #317 - Use Christmas Supplies


Ashwini is the host for this LAST challenge of the year. It is an interesting one, but if you give it some thought, you can do this. Another way to use your Christmas dies and stamps. 




I used Power Poppy's That's a Wrap for the bow and tag.
Spellbinders Snow Called Holiday for the ferns and berries and cone.
The Embossing folder is Mountain Meadows and I rubbed 
Weathered Wood ink over it. 
There is Wink of Stella on the bow and glossy accents on the berries. 
I wish it showed better. 


Johanna is our Special Guest  Thanks for the wonderful cards these last two months.
Liz is our winner from last challenge. 

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season, We will see you all in January 2026.


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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Doube D Challenge - Fall Wreath

Hello my crafters! We have a great challenge for you and one that you can easily do. 

Diane is the host for this challenge in November and she has chosen the Fall Wreath for this next two weeks. This is the card that I did for that. 


I used stamps and dies from The Greetery for this card. Starting with the background of Shiplap dies coving the entire base card. Then the Hoop Wreath Stamp and die in green and again in brown ink. Using the Toadstool die for the mushrooms. The BotaniCuts wheat die was an addition. Spellbinders circle die colored in brown. Then the Spellbinders Gift and Border for the sentiment.  
This wreath die was originally a Christmas die, but as you can see, I was able to make it look like fall. 



Here is the inspiration board for you. 

The prize



I would love to see your entry in this challenge. Check out the blog here. 



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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Seize the Birthday #316 - You Favorite Fall Treat



It is time for another super fun challenge at Seize the Birthday. Nancy came up is a really interesting one and I knew what I was going to do immediately! 

Since we recently visited Ireland, we had quite a few of the Irish Coffees with a twist. 
Since I am not fond of whiskey, they offered a Bailey Coffee. I paid attention on how they were made and I think I will be making them here at home. Brings back memories of our travels. 

Of course, you can make a birthday card and enter it as well if you are not into the topping. Remember if you use the topping, you have a chance to be a party guest. 


Here is my card. 

Supplies for this card are:
The Greetery Warm and Wonderful stamp and dies
Pin Fresh nested arch dies
Simon Says Stamp Wreath Greetings ( stamped around the edges of the base)
Wooden Embossing folder by Spellbinder
Inks : Distress Tea Dye, Gina K Whisper and warm Cocoa, Lt spruce and med spruce Sunkissed Coral and Coral reef Soft Stone  Butterscotch and Tangerine Twist. 
Wow that's a lot!
Card stock Skelton Leaves and Warm Cocoa by Gina K 

Hop over to the blog for more inspiration and to see the Surprise Party Guests. 



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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Double D Challenge - Halloween Colors

It is the spooky time of year when we can make Halloween cards and that is the the theme of the next Double D Challenge. Darlene has made this inspiration board. Take a look at her pictures. 
                 

Of course there is a prize for a random winner 
I chose to use the colors of Halloween for my card for this challenge. 
Here it is, not spooky, just the colors. 


Pink Fresh Nested Arches, Lantern Botanical stamp and die and Stencil
Vellum
Inks Spiced Marmalade, Wilted violet, Mustard Seed
Simon Says Stamps Circle Doodle 3D embossing folder. 

Be sure to see the blog for the challenge HERE


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