Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Double D Challenge - Tropical


Darlene has prepared this mood board for the next challenge at Double D called Tropical!




I love those leaves on this background for this 
toucan to rest on 

If you have leftover die cuts, add them to the inside. 


Supplies for this card are
Spellbinders circle die
Gina K Master Layouts #1
Altenew Tropical Vibes Embossing folder, stencil, stamp and die
Lots of inks!
Gina K Butterscotch, Sea Breeze, Tangerine Twist, Black, Eucalyptus, Coral Reef
Pink Fresh Jewels

Lots of inspiration from the TEAM 


Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!






Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Guest designer at Color Hues!


I’m excited to share that I was one of the winners of the #TCH133 Challenge.  ðŸŽ‰

As a result, I’ve been invited to be the Guest Designer for the next challenge #135, which is such an honor. I’m grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to share my project.  

          

     
When I saw these two colors, my first thought was bees. From there, my imagination kept going, and I decided to expand on that idea. Bees make honey, so honey became the inspiration behind my project and the direction I chose for my creation. 
Although I don't have a lot of stamps and dies here, I was lucky enough to have two that I used.


Supplies : 
Gina K Designs White and Black Card stock
Altenew 3D embossing folder Dotty Circles, with ink brushed over some areas
I used two stamp and die set from different company's.
Colorado Craft Honey Jar
The Greetery Honey Jar
Distressed ink mustard seed (dripping honey)
Gina K Skeleton Leaves ( bees wings)
Black Nuvo Drops for the middle of the flowers
Glitter for bees wings
Glossy accents
Want to know how I got the dripping honey? 
I put mustard seed ink on my glass top, then mixed in some glossy accents.
I used a small que tip to put a blob of that mixture on a silicone mat, and then drag it down for the look of a drip. I let that dry over night and then adhered the drip to my card 

The inside. 


I hope that I have motivated you to enter this challenge and I would enjoy seeing you here. 
Take a look at the challenge and the examples and rules Here. 


Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!






Thursday, June 11, 2026

STB #328 - Use Vellum or Acetate



Ashwini is our host for this next two weeks and she has chosen the topping of 
Vellum or Acetate on your card. 

If you wish, you and skip the topping but make sure it is a Birthday theme. 
Remember if you use the topping, and you are selected, 
you have a chance to be a guest designer on the next challenge

Here is the card that I did for this challenge. 

Card supplies:
Sizzix 3D embossing folder, After embossing I used white ink to enhance the flowers
Frame of silver card stock made with Hero Arts rectangle dies
The card base is Gina K Ocean Mist
The flowers are PTI Built a Bouquet die ( I already had these made ) 
Sentiment is Spellbinders 

Please stop over at the blog and take a look at what the team has done for this challenge.

Our Surprise Party Guest is Kathy 
And our guest from the last challenge is Kerry P.


Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!






Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Double d Challenge - Bows


 Theme:  Add a Bow
(can be a real ribbon bow, a stamped bow, a die cut bow, any kind of bow)  
Everything is better with a bow!!






Here is my card

Supplies for this card are:
Spellbinders card stock in Windy
Gina Marie die Eyelet Elegance
Vellum Polka Dot from Gina Marie
The Greetery Forget me knots flower and bow Fit to be tied. 
Neuvo drops crystal. 

More inspiration from the team Here


Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!






Thursday, May 28, 2026

Seize the Birthday Challenge - #327 Sweet Treats

Hello Crafters, It is time for another fun challenge at Seize the Birthday. 
Out host is Shirley and her topping is Sweet Treats.
But I would love to see what you do for your entry. 


If you are doing the topping, you have a chance to be our next design team for a challenge.
If you don't do the topping, just keep it a birthday theme. 

Here is the card that I did for the Sweet Treats.


Using waffle flour posted stamp dyes, along with cottage coloring stencil and the cupcake stencil I created this card. The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp Sunday afternoon. I also created the ice cream sundae and strawberries die cut them and put them on this card.


Please stop over at the blog and take a look at what the team has done for this challenge.

Our Surprise Party Guest is Kathy 
And our guest from the last challenge is


I hope to see your sweet entry here for this challenge and for more inspiration, check out the blog. 



Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!