Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Double D - EASTER/CHURCH/CROSS

Dear Ones~
This time the challenge over at Double D is Easter themed, with EASTER, CHURCH or CROSS being the topic. Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.
 
 
 This is my card:
 
Isn't this little bunny just the cutest? He's part of Simon Hurley's latest release and I couldn't resist him. Just some patterned paper for the background and an oval die cut with one of Gina's embossing folders. A really simple card to  make. Little Peter Rabbit steals the show. I used a Martha Stewart border punch for the lacy strip in the background. I don't know the name, I don't think she makes punches any more.

 

 

 
 
 
Here's a closer look at Peter.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 The Ingredients:
GKD White Card Stock
Recollections Kraft Card Stock
Echo Park It's Easter Time Patterned Papers
Simon Hurley/Spellbinders Bunny Buddies Die Set
Spellbinders Lacy and Classic Oval Dies
GKD Petite Flourishes Embossing Folder
White Ranger Enamel Accents 
Martha Stewart Border Punch 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win these fabulous products.  Also, don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.
 
 
 
So, until next time dear readers, ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 
Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!
 
~judy     

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Double D - BOOKS/ BOOKMARK or POSTAL/POSTAGE

Dear Ones~
This time the challenge over at Double D is BOOKS/BOOKMARK or POSTAL/POSTAGE. Lots of possibilities with this one. Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.
 
 
 This is my sample:
I used a fabulous embossing folder by Spellbinders called Postage Mosaic. It's gorgeous, with so many possibilities. I cut out the individual stamps. Kraft card stock was used, with white ink over the image to make it pop. I added some white gel pen to pop everything even more, and then finished off with Rangers Enamel Accents in white. I just LOVE kraft with white, don't you?? I took a vintage book page and tore it up, layering it on the background for a shabby chic look.



 
 The Ingredients:
 PTI Rustic Card Stock
Recollections  Kraft Card Stock
Vintage Book Page
 Spellbinders Postage Mosaic Embossing Folder
Hero Arts Postage Stamp Nesting Dies
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Stamp Set
SSS Everyday Sentiments for Greeting
Walnut Stain Distress Ink
 
 
 
 
 If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this beautiful set of embossing folders by Darice!!!!  Also, don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.
 
 
 
 So, until next time dear readers, ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 
Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!
 
~judy     

Monday, March 2, 2026

A Cut Above - MARCH

A Cut Above 

Dear Ones~

It's a new month and time for a new challenge over at  A Cut Above Challenge Blog
 
Challenges are on a monthly basis and posted on the first Monday of the month at 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) and ending on the 28th of each month 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) with the winner posted on the 30th of that month. The theme is always anything goes with a die cut. However once in awhile we will throw in a theme for you, or just do anything goes. Entirely up to you. This time it's just anything goes.

Limit of 3 entries per challenge with each being a different project.

Any project is welcome but MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE DIE CUT defined by using a die cut machine, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut. Winner is chosen by random draw, and will receive a $5 gift card to A Cherry On Top Online Store along with a dated badge to display on their craft site.
 
Here's my card:
 
I LOVE patterned paper, can you tell?



 The Ingredients:
 Recollections Purple Card Stock
GKD White Card Stock
Tim Holtz Metallic Card Stock
Master Layouts 4 Die Set  
GKD Petite Flourish Embossing Folder
 GKD You Are Golden Stamp and Die Set
GKD  Botanical Duo Die Set
GKD Foliage Fillers Die Set 
Memory Box Anemone Grove Patterned Paper
Memory Box Madras Plaid Blue & Violet Patterned Paper 
 
 
I hope you will jump in and MAKE THE CUT, I can't wait to see what you come up with. Head on over to the A CUT ABOVE BLOG to see what it's all about. And if you play along, you could win a $5 gift card to A Cherry On Top.
 
Until next time, dear reader, aspire to be inspired.
Here's celebrating your Creative Muse. 

~judy