"May Your Day Be Filled with Yay" (DTC #219)

On Monday, June 22, 2026, Double Trouble Challenge #219 went up on the blog. This biweekly challenge runs through Sunday, July 5, 2026. 

Trouble Maker has provided us with the new recipe for the challenge, "It's Going to Be a Long Day." Following is a summary of how I incorporated the elements into my card.

INCLUDE 

AT LEAST 

3  Layers, including the card base.

Three layers have been added to the card base. 

2 Images

There are three die-cut stars and a hand-cut bolt of lightning. 

1 Slimline-style Card

The card is styled in a Slimline design.

OPTIONS

Thing 3: Twisted Sister is celebrating the Summer Solstice, which began in the Northern Hemisphere on June 21, 2026, and marked the first day of the summer season. This day is often called the "Longest Day" because we will have more hours of daylight than on any other day of the year. Twisted Sister's option is to use fireworks to celebrate the Longest Day. A little glitter or sparkle will help your card pop!

This card has an overlay plus holographic paper and silver metallic cardstock to add shine.

Double Dare is offering a sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #698, shown below. This biweekly challenge runs from Tuesday, June 23, through Sunday, July 5, 2026, at noon (ET). You will be eligible for yet another chance in the random drawing if you use this sketch for the Double Trouble Challenge. 

The TSOT sketch was used as inspiration for the Double Trouble card.

The inside was stamped with "May your day be filled with yay!" and a few small silver stars.


The Design Team has an array of cards available for your review at the Double Trouble Blog. We invite you to take a look and hope you gather inspiration to join the challenge with us.


Thank you,
Melanie



Materials
Stamp: Club Scrap "Happy Life" (Inside: "May your day be filled with yay.")
Ink: SU Night of Navy
Cardstock: SU Basic White, Night of Navy, and Foiled Silver
Paper: Ella & Viv "Watercolor Paradise 1", SBC Holographic Mirror Paper
Dies: KS Crafts "Stitched Stars"
Embossing Folder: Spellbinders "Intertwined Lattice"
Misc.: Brutus Monroe Sparkle Overlay, SBC Foam Tape
Style: Slimline

Sending Love Across the Miles (CD #708)

Greetings! Today, my card was inspired by a biweekly color challenge, Color Dare #708. The color board is below. This challenge began on Friday, June 12, 2026, and runs through Thursday, June 25, 2026. The requirement is to use at least two of the colors. I used all three colors and included a few neutrals.

A sketch was not used - I just started cutting and assembling. A cut-apart that coordinates with the floral paper provides the sentiment. It was added with foam tape to bring in some dimension. The inside of the card was decorated with a fussy-cut dragonfly and a few scraps of paper.

The Design Team invites you to visit the Color Dare Challenge Blog and view their array of cards. Simply follow the guidelines, then share your card. We hope you'll join us.

Thank you for visiting.

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White & Lost Lagoon

Patterned Paper: Club Scrap "Toile" Collection & Sunny Studio "Gingham Pastels" 

Cut-apart: Club Scrap "Toile" Collection

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape

Happy Retirement (TSOT #697)

So glad you visited my blog today! Today's post announces the beginning of a biweekly challenge - Try a Sketch on Tuesday #697. This sketch runs from Tuesday, June 9, 2026, through Sunday, June 21, 2026, at noon.

The task is simply to use the sketch below for inspiration, and then interpret it into a greeting card or another papercraft item.

I grew up on the Florida beaches and never tire of the sounds and smells of the sea. As I shopped my stash for inspiration, I found materials well suited to this challenge. I enjoy using scraps, but many of these elements were in an unused paper collection from Club Scrap.

Cutting the pieces and assembling the card were basic card-making tasks. The strips were cut from glitter paper (gold), coordinating with the yellow gold in the patterned paper. The focal image was part of a cut-apart that I trimmed with a wavy-edged die, then matted it with two layers and adhered it with foam tape. The sentiment was popped up with foam tape as well. 

The inside was decorated with a few small bits of ephemera that coordinate with the collection. To finish the card, I added a few enamel dots.

Double Trouble Challenge #218 is also open. If you use the TSOT sketch above and enter your work at Double Trouble, you will earn a chance in their random drawing. Just be sure to read their guidelines before creating your card. 

Melanie 

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White & Club Scrap (bright yellow)

Patterned Paper & Ephemera: Club Scrap "Cabana" Collection 

Specialty Paper: SBC Mixed Metals (Gold)

Dies: Whimsy Wavy Frames

Misc.:  SBC Foam Tape & Enamel Dots

King for the Day (DTC #218)

Greetings! It's time to explore a new 3-2-1 Recipe Challenge from Double Trouble. This is biweekly Challenge #218, opening on Monday. June 8, 2026, and closing on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at noon, Eastern time.

Trouble Maker has provided us with the new recipe for the challenge, "My Guy." Following is a summary of how I incorporated the elements into my card.

INCLUDE AT

LEAST 

3  Washi tape or patterned strips.

Four patterned strips were added to the card. 

2 Die-cut Elements

There is one die-cut deer and a die-cut circle.

1 Masculine-themed Card

The card was created with "masculine" paper and images.

OPTIONS

Twisted Sister wants to know more about a special man in my life.

This year, Father's Day is celebrated on Sunday, June 21. I only have one brother, David, who is alive with children, so this card is for him. David has two grown sons. They enjoy hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Last Father's Day, I created a card for David with a fishing theme, so this year I went with a deer theme, though the focus isn't specifically on hunting.

Double Dare is offering a sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #697, shown below. This biweekly challenge runs from Tuesday, June 9, through Sunday, June 21, 2026, at noon (ET). You will be eligible for yet another chance in the random drawing if you also use this sketch for the Double Trouble Challenge. 

The TSOT sketch was used to create the Double Trouble card.

To create my card for Double Trouble #218, I gathered masculine-themed papers from my stash. The strips were matted with cardstock to provide a shadow. The die-cut deer was added onto a trimmed die-cut circle. A bit of ephemera was used for the sentiment. The sentiment and circle were adhered using foam tape for dimension. The inside of the card was lined with white cardstock and decorated with a die-cut deer and ephemera to create a banner.

The Design Team has an array of cards available for your review at the Double Trouble Blog. We invite you to take a look and hope you gather inspiration to create a few cards as well.

Thank you,

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White & More Mustard

Patterned Paper & Ephemera: Photoplay "Birthday Bash" Collection

Dies: Frantic Stamper "Reindeer Duo" & Whimsy (stitched circles)

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape

Hang in There! (TSOT #695)

It's time to take on a new sketch over at the Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge. This is biweekly Challenge #695, running through Sunday, May 24, 2026, at noon ET.

The requirements are not difficult. Simply use the sketch below as inspiration to create a card. Visit the TSOT Blog for the guidelines and an array of cards made by our Design Team.

As is my custom, I shopped my stash. When I saw the ephemera with a sloth, and its coordinating sentiment. I thought combining these elements with the coordinating paper would make a fun card for a family member. The inside of the card is lightly decorated with coordinating paper and a few fussy-cut leaves. 

Double Trouble Challenge #216 is also open. If you use the TSOT sketch above and enter your work at Double Trouble, you will earn a chance in their random drawing. Just be sure to read their guidelines before creating your card. 

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock, patterned paper & enamel dots: Club Scrap "Rainforest" Collection

Dies: Whimsy (stitched circles)

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (1 mm)

Time to Celebrate (DTC #216)

Double Trouble Challenge #216 is open and ready for your cards through Sunday, May 24, 2026, at noon Eastern time.

Trouble Maker has provided us with the new recipe for the challenge. This reminds us that it's Bike to Work Week, which involves circles, gears, and other mechanical bits. Following is a summary of how I incorporated the elements into my card.

INCLUDE AT

LEAST 

3  Layers (excluding card base)

There are more than three layers to the card. 

2 Shapes

There are numerous circles and rectangles.

1 Image

The old clock face is the image.

OPTIONS

Twisted Sister wants to see something with a wheel, cam and/or gear, i.e., bike, pinwheel, vehicle, wheelbarrow, Ferris Wheel, etc.

The clock image includes gears and a chain.

Double Dare is offering a sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #695, shown below. This biweekly challenge runs from Tuesday, May 12, through Sunday, May 24, 2026, at noon (ET). You will be eligible for yet another chance in the random drawing if you also use this sketch for the Double Trouble Challenge. 

The TSOT sketch was used to create the Double Trouble card.

While shopping my stash, I decided to use a bit of leftover paper in masculine patterns. The inside of the card was decorated with a few small die-cut gears. Drop by the DTC Blog to view the cards made by the Design Team and look over the challenge guidelines. 

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White and Chocolate Chip

Patterned Paper: Photoplay "Birthday Bash" Masculine Collection

Dies: Delorigin "Two Gear Sets"

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (2 mm)

TSOT #694 Hello Spring

Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #694 is up on the blog. This challenge runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026, at noon ET. 

Our requirement is simply to use the sketch to inspire your project. With Mother's Day approaching, I think this would make a lovely project. I decided to turn my card into a celebration for spring.

The flowers were fussy-cut and added with foam tape of varying thicknesses, along with a butterfly. I arranged them loosely as shown in the sketch. The copper metallic "gems" were added to brighten the flowers, and I used a few colored pencils to add more dimension. The pin dot frame appears dark blue, but is actually charcoal gray. I added the extra hexagon as decoration to the inside.

 

The Design Team has an array of fabulous cards available on the TSOT Blog. We invite you to join us at our sketch challenge.

Materials

Stamps: SU "Circle of Spring"  & "Painted Petals"

Inks: SU Baked Brown Sugar

Cardstock: SU Basic White & Pale Papaya

Patterned Paper: SBC Dots & EAMOTOL Vintage Floral

"Clusters of Flowers"

Dies: Spellbinders Hexagon

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (1 mm & 2 mm); Metallic copper gems; cheap colored pencils

Size: A2

Techniques: Stamping, Fussy Cutting, Coloring

It's Time to Seal-ebrate! (CD #700)

My niece's delightful husband, Kyle, has a birthday this month, and I made this for him using the Color Dare Challenge #700 color board for inspiration. This is a biweekly challenge that began on Friday, April 17, and ends on Thursday, April 30, 2026. 

I decided to use three of the required colors: navy blue, bright green, and teal. Quite possibly, the fourth color, a light grayish-green, is hidden in the patterned paper design. I used "free" colors - beige on the ephemera and a panel of white cardstock so the sender (that's me) can find a spot to write a message. Here is the color board:

Another view:

I enjoy making "Z-folds", so that's what I used for Kyle's card. And I know he enjoys the beaches in Florida, so I was looking for beachy items.

I mixed patterned paper and cardstock from several sources, including my scrap stash. I also had a few "beachy" items of ephemera that coordinate with the shell-patterned paper. The front reads, "It's time to Seal-ebrate," and the inside sentiment features a few shells in a bottle and reads "happy birthday." The aforementioned white cardstock panel is on the back of the card. By the way, there are no seals or sea lions in Florida except at the theme parks.

Be sure to review the challenge guidelines HERE. Thank you for visiting my blog.

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White, Night of Navy; Club Scrap (green linen texture)

Patterned Paper: Club Scrap "Beachcomber" and scraps from my stash

Ephemera: Club Scrap "Beachcomber" 

Size: A2

Good Fortune and Prosperity (DTC #214)

Welcome to Stitches and Smudges. I am inviting you to join our latest biweekly challenge at Double Trouble. This is Challenge #214, which runs through Sunday, April 26, 2026. The only requirement is to use the 3-2-1 Recipe for your project. The remaining elements are optional - and you could win a prize in our random drawing. 

I was off to a slow start in creating my card. I went to my scraps and pulled out papers that I thought would offer inspiration - pretty colors, whimsical gold rainbows in a pink sky, brushed gold metallic cardstock, and so on. I was still feeling no motivation to continue. 

As I was deciding on an image, the dragonfly die drew my attention. Dragonflies have been around for more than 250 million years and have come to exemplify spiritual awakening and enlightenment, as well as good fortune and prosperity. They are also seen as protectors, indicating that something positive is on the way. So this dragonfly image inspired me to continue with the card.

Following is a summary of the 3-2-1 Recipe and how I incorporated the elements into my card.

INCLUDE AT LEAST 

3  "Specialty" or patterned papers

There are three patterned papers plus one "specialty" paper.

2  Colors from the designated Color Wheel

There are more than two colors on the card.

 

1  Image

The die-cut metallic dragonfly is the focal image.

OPTIONS

Twisted Sister wants to see something that flies aloft.

The dragonfly fulfills that option.

Double Dare is offering a sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #693, shown below. This biweekly challenge runs from Tuesday, March 14, through Sunday, March 26, 2026, at noon (ET). You will be eligible for yet another chance in the random drawing if you use this sketch for the Double Trouble Challenge.

The sketch was used.

Thank you for visiting my blog, and I hope to see your entry at the Double Trouble Card Challenge #214.  

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White & Crisp Cantaloupe

Specialty Paper: SU Brushed Metallic Gold

Patterned Paper: Ella & Viv Paper Co. "Paradise 1"; SBC scrap stash (clouds/rainbows), & SBC Pinstripes

Die: Kokorosa (Dragonfly)

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (1 mm); SU Metallic Pearls (gold)

Techniques: Layering and Die-cutting

Size: A6  (4.75" x 6.5")

Just 4 You (CD #698)

Greetings! It's time to visit Color Dare Challenge #698 and play along! The color board below requires three shades of pink, plus one color of the maker's choice. I chose shades of green from the paper collection - as you can see in the photo, there are two shades of green. This is a biweekly challenge, and you have until Thursday, April 16, 2026, to share your project with us.

The metallic layer is gold with accents of pink. That is how the paper is made, and, like most metallic surfaces, the result is peculiar when photographed.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Your comments are appreciated.

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White & Pretty in Pink

Patterned Paper: SU Specialty (gold metallic dry brushed with pink); Digi Doodle Studios Ink 'n Splatter "Summer Breeze"; Doodlebug "Hello Again" Collection

Ephemera & Sentiment: Doodlebug "Hello Again" collection

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (2mm); gold cording

Splendid Spring (DTC #213)

Double Trouble Challenge #213 is open and ready for your cards through Sunday, April 12, 2026, at noon Eastern time.

Because this challenge opens on the third Monday of the month, we are leaving the recipe up to you. Following is a summary of my own 3-2-1 Recipe and how I incorporated the elements into my card.

INCLUDE AT

LEAST 

3  of "Something" from your stash

There are more than three layers to the card. 

2 of "Anything" from your stash

There are more than two colors on the card.

1 of "Everything" Else from your stash

One sentiment was adhered to the card using foam tape.

OPTIONS

Twisted Sister wants to see something Easter-related.

The basket was die-cut from white cardstock and colored with Copic Alcohol Markers. There are rabbits in the patterned paper.

Double Dare is offering a sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #692, shown below. This biweekly challenge runs from Tuesday, March 17, through Sunday, March 29, 2026, at noon (ET). You will be eligible for yet another chance in the random drawing if you also use this sketch for the 
Double Trouble Challenge. 

The sketch was used for inspiration.

 

Thank you for visiting my blog, and I hope to see your entry at the Double Trouble Card Challenge #213.  

I have also submitted my card to the following challenge:

Allsorts #846    "It's Springtime or AG"

I appreciate your comments. 

Melanie

Materials:

Ink: Copic Alcohol Markers

Cardstock: SU Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Mint Macaron

Patterned Paper & Ephemera (Sentiment): SBC scraps from my stash

Die: Kokorosa Easter Basket

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape; Honey Bee gem stickers

Size: A2

Spring Florals Card - CD #696

A new biweekly color challenge is up on the Color Dare Blog. This is Challenge #696, ending on Thursday, April 2, 2026. This challenge is starting on the 2026 Spring Equinox, which is Friday, March 20, 2026. 

The color board below is filled with beautiful spring colors. You must use at least four of the colors, but you may use all six. To avoid disqualification, be careful not to add any other colors than those on the board. Black, white, other neutrals and metallics are free to use.

The card is decorated in four colors to celebrate spring and acknowledge Easter on Sunday, April 5, 2026. I used white and tan as my neutrals. The inside of my card was decorated with more of the flowers.

You are invited to take a look at the Color Dare Challenge Blog for inspiration and surprise us with something beautiful!

I have also entered my card in the following challenge:

Ellibelle's Garden Party #13

Thank you for visiting.

Melanie

Materials

Ink: Copic Alcohol Markers

Cardstock: SU Basic White & Garden Green

Patterned Paper: CTMH "Happy Times" & SBC "Dots & Pinstripes"

Dies: Tonic Studios (flowers) & Poppy (double stitch scalloped rectangles)

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape

Size: A2

Happy Birthday (TSOT #691)

We have a new biweekly challenge, and you are invited to play along! Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #691 is open through Sunday, March 29, 2026, at noon ET. 

The only requirement is to use the sketch below.

The sketch included the idea of using a cute creature because 'National Puppy Day' is coming up. However, because the puppy was not required, I was inspired to use some pretty paper from my niece's scrap bin. 

I gave the card a center opening, the flowers were fussy-cut from patterned paper and adhered to the die-cut circles. The inside of the card is decorated with fussy-cut flowers and coordinating paper. The sentiment was stamped, and the gold metallic pearls were added.

The TSOT Design Team has created an array of lovely cards, each with its own interpretation of the sketch. Visit the TSOT 691 Blog to view the cards and guidelines.

Double Trouble Challenge #212 is also open. If you use the TSOT sketch above and enter your work at Double Trouble, you will earn a chance in their random drawing. Just be sure to read their guidelines before creating your card. 

I have also entered this card in the following challenge:

Ellie's Garden Party #13 

Thank you for stopping by.

Melanie

Materials

Stamp set: Club Scrap "Beachcomber" (sentiment)

Ink: SU Baked Brown Sugar

Cardstock: SU Very Vanilla

Patterned Paper: From my niece's stash

Die: Whimsy Stitched Circles

Misc.: SU Metallic Pearls

Size: A2

Techniques: Stamping, Die-Cutting, Fussy-Cutting

Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Should Be (DTC #212)

Thank you for stopping by my blog. Another Double Trouble Challenge is available now through Sunday, March 29, 2026, at noon ET.

This is Challenge #212, and we are observing "National Puppy Day" on Monday, March 23. Here are the requirements for the 3-2-1 Recipe and how I incorporated them into my card.

INCLUDE AT

LEAST 

3 Colors (from our Color Wheel #3)

Red, white, and blue were used.

2 Images

Two images were included: a canine and a dog bone.

1 Sentiment

A sentiment was stamped directly onto the cardstock.

OPTIONS

Twisted Sister wants to see at least one four-legged animal.

The image of the canine fulfills this option.

Double Dare is offering a sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #691, shown below. This biweekly challenge runs from Tuesday, March 17, through Sunday, March 29, 2026, at noon (ET). You will be eligible for yet another chance in the random drawing if you also use this sketch for the Double Trouble Challenge. 

The sketch was not used.

Alternate Challenge: We also have an Alternate Challenge. If you have created a project using our 3-2-1 Recipe, "Paw-some," and have a 4-legged critter(s), you can enter your project at Critter Crazy Challenge #108, "Anything Goes with Featured Critter," until their closing date of March 25th and earn another chance in our random drawing. 

 

The elements of this card were a gift from the hostess of a "crop" I attended several years ago. It was like a mini-kit. Intended to be made only in blue and white, I added the red and tan elements to meet the color requirement. The dog bone was hand-drawn and fussy cut to meet the two-image requirement. The inside was decorated with leftover paper and stamped with the sentiment, "Oh, yappy day."

I appreciate your comments. 

Melanie

Materials:

Stamp set: CTMH (unknown)

Ink: CTMH blue; Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Alcohol Markers

Cardstock: CTMH White Daisy and blue; SU Cherry Cobbler

Patterned Paper: Argyll design from my scraps.

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (2 mm); SU enamel dots in Cherry Cobbler

For You (DTC #211)

Thank you for stopping by my blog. Another Double Trouble Challenge is available now through Sunday, March 15, 2026, at noon ET.

This is Challenge #211, "In with the Old, Out with the New."  Every element used were items from my stash. Nothing new was used. Here are the requirements for the 3-2-1 Recipe and how I incorporated them into my card.

INCLUDE AT LEAST 

3 Layers (excluding the card base)

Four layers were included.

2 Color Choices (Using Color Wheel #1) 

Several colors were included, but mainly pink and yellow.

1 Image

A trio of flowers was stamped and colored with Copic markers.

OPTIONS

Twisted Sister wants to see at least one pig. 

My pig stamp set was not where it belonged, so I was unable to include a pig and used the flower stamp as a substitute.

Double Dare is offering a sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #690, shown below. This biweekly challenge runs from Tuesday, February 17, through Sunday, March 1, 2026, at noon (ET).

The sketch was well-suited to this challenge and served as a reference for creating the card.

 You will be eligible for yet another chance in the random drawing if you also use this sketch for the Double Trouble Challenge.  

The inside of the card was lined with a white cardstock panel and decorated with a few small hexagons.

Melanie

Materials

Stamps: SU "Circle of Spring" #138964 (sentiment) & "Love What You Do" #148042 (flowers)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Copic Alcohol Markers

Cardstock: SU Basic White, Pale Papaya, Textured Gold Metallic

Patterned Paper: CTMH "Happy Times"

Dies: Spellbinders (hexagons) & Poppystamps (double-stitched scalloped rectangles)

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape 

Spring Delights (CD #692)

There are some great colors to use over at Color Dare Challenge #692! This biweekly challenge ends on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The color board is below, and you must use at least two of the three colors shown. No additional colors may be added unless they are neutral or metallic. I used all three colors, plus white and metallic gold.

In my continuing quest to reduce the amount of paper in my stash, I used four different prints and one sentiment from an ephemera collection, and layered the matted shapes into a comfortable layout on a card base. The inside of the card was lined with a white cardstock panel and decorated with floral paper scraps matching the card front. A few gold gems were added to match the sentiment and for a bit of sparkle.

The Design Team at Color Dare invites you to join in the fun. If you visit their Blog, you will see a lovely array of sample cards and the guidelines.

Thank you for stopping by to view my card. Your comments are welcome.

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White and Basic Gray

Patterned Paper: Digi Doodle Studios Ink 'n Splatter "Honey Bee Sweet Collection"; SBC "Joyful" (free gift) and SBC scraps from stash

Die: Kat Scrappiness (oval)

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (1mm and 2mm) & Honey Bee Gem Stickers

Size: A2

Hey Good Lookin' (TSOT #689)

Welcome to my blog. This is Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #689, a biweekly sketch challenge that runs through Sunday, March 1, 2026, at noon ET.

Below is the sketch:

The card creation is self-explanatory. The balloons are die-cut from gold holographic paper. The inside of the card was lined with a white cardstock panel, then decorated with a trio of balloons like the one on the card front.  A stamped birthday sentiment was also added to the inside.

The TSOT Design Team has created an array of lovely cards, each with its own interpretation of the sketch. Visit the TSOT 689 Blog to view the cards and guidelines.

Double Trouble Challenge #210 is also open. If you use the TSOT sketch above and enter your work at Double Trouble, you will earn a chance in their random drawing. Just be sure to read their guidelines before creating your card.

Thank you for stopping by.

Melanie

Materials

Stamp: SU 

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (inner sentiment)

Cardstock: SU Basic White & Garden Green

Patterned Paper: SBC (several collections, including Holographic) and the cut-apart outer sentiment

Die: Paper Rose "Balloon Trio"

Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (1mm and 2mm)

Treat Yourself (DTC #210)

Welcome! A new challenge is open at Double Trouble Challenge. 

Challenge #210 is a biweekly challenge ending on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Double Trouble always uses a theme requiring the 3-2-1 Recipe, and there is a random drawing for participants. There are also options in order to qualify for additional chances in the drawing. 

Trouble Maker is crazy about tortilla chips and guacamole, so she is paying tribute to her favorite snack by celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  I am a fan of cold treats, so below is how I took on the required elements.

Thing 1's 3-2-1 Recipe - "Scrapper's Guacamole"

INCLUDE AT LEAST 

3 Colors from Color Wheel #1

A variety of colors are included within the patterned paper. (Shades of pink, green, yellow, blue, and more.)

2 Patterned Papers

Four patterned papers were included to complete the design.

1 Dry or Heat Embossed Element

The layer of patterned papers adhered to the green cardstock mat were dry-embossed with an Arabesque design.

OPTIONS

Twisted Sister wants to see your favorite snack on your project.

Ice cream or fruity popsicles are my favorite treats. One of the patterned papers depicts cold treats.

Double Dare is offering a sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #689, shown below. This biweekly challenge runs from Tuesday, February 17, through Sunday, March 1, 2026, at noon (ET).

The sketch was perfectly suited for this challenge. You will be eligible for yet another chance in the random drawing if you also use this sketch for the Double Trouble Challenge.  

The Design Team is eager to see your creations, so visit the Double Trouble Blog and take in the inspirational card samples by our Design Team.

Thank you for looking!

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: SU Basic White & Green, 

Patterned Paper and sentiment ephemera: SBC (scraps from my stash)

Dies: Spellbinders (hexagons)

Embossing Folder:  Stampin' Up! (Arabesque design)

Misc.:  SBC Foam Tape (2 mm)