Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Make Today a Great Day (TSOT #670)




There is a new biweekly sketch up on the Try a Sketch on Tuesday Blog. This is Sketch #670 and runs through Sunday, May 25, 2025.


Time to craft has been scarce lately. We all know how surprises can pop up when we least expect them. I encountered that while trying to complete several cards this week. So I created a card using a shortcut for the floral edge. I used a fun fold design that is often referred to as the "Simplest Fun Fold Ever." 

After decorating the card base with patterned paper, two strips of silver holographic paper matted with cardstock were added, keeping with the sketch. The sentiment was added with foam tape, and a few silver gem stickers were adhered randomly. A small panel of white cardstock was placed inside the card so that a message could be included. 

The Design Team has posted some great cards on the TSOT670 Blog, so be sure to visit. We hope you'll play along as well. And... there is a special prize available, so check out the guidelines for a special event at Double Trouble's Seventh Anniversary Celebration Challenge.

DTC Challenge #191 Seventh Anniversary
1. Anniversary or Wedding
2. Father's Day or Masculine  
3. Birthday or Baby  
4. Graduation   
and
The optional twist: Use Kraft-type paper.





Melanie

Materials
Stamp: Stampendous "Floral Blooms" SSC1423 (sentiment)
Ink: Stampin' Up! Blackberry Bliss
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Basic White, Blackberry Bliss
Patterned Paper: Ink 'n Splatter "Journey", SBC Holographic (silver)
Dies: Hero Arts Infinity (ovals)
Misc.: Stampin' Up! Metallic Gems (silver)

Monday, May 12, 2025

Set Sail for Adventure - Masculine (DTC #191's Seventh Anniversary)



Welcome! In my little corner of the crafting world, celebrating the seventh anniversary of a card challenge seems almost colossal. But here it is!

Double Trouble Papercrafting is celebrating seven years of card challenges. Biweekly Challenge #191 runs through Sunday, May 25, 2025, and we have prizes!


The anniversary party starts with a raffle format. You have four choices for your project and may participate in any or all of them. I chose to create a masculine card. 
Be sure to visit the DTC Blog #191 for participation guidelines.

An optional twist to use Kraft-type paper in any category is also available. My card base is Kraft-style cardstock, although it is not visible in my photo.



Another option is to use the sketch at Try a Sketch on Tuesday #670 beginning Tuesday, May 13. It may inspire you.


I adhered patterned paper to a Kraft-style cardstock base to create my card. The patterned edge was stamped, colored, fussy cut, and adhered to the card front. The two woodgrain
strips were cut freehand to give them a more imperfect, worn look and smudged with various ink colors. 

The sailboat was stamped and colored, then stacked on five layers of die-cut circles to provide dimension. A few bird images were added. After some stamp surgery, only "Set Sail" was stamped and fussy cut, then added with foam tape. The sentiment on the inside says, "Set sail for a Fabulous Birthday Adventure," and was decorated with cardstock bits.

So there you have it. We welcome you to try the challenges, so visit the DTC Blog and view the cards created by the Design Team. Thank you for stopping by my blog. 

Melanie

Materials
Stamps: Stampendous "Nautical Anchor" SSC1261
Inks: Stampin' Up! Basic Gray, Baked Brown Sugar, Copic Alcohol Markers
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Basic White, Baked Brown Sugar, Pale Papaya
Patterned Paper: Ink 'n Splatter "Summer Breeze" & Paper Rose "Rainbow Wood"
Dies: Hero Arts Infinity (circles)
Misc.: SBC Foam Tape


Friday, May 9, 2025

Seas the Day (Masculine) (CD #651)




Welcome to Color Dare Challenge #651. Below is the color board. I created a card using the required color, plus blue as my color of choice. I added white and metallic (silver) as well.


 

This card was fun and easy to create. I decided to search my paper stash for something related to water. The cardstock panel and patterned paper panel, including the holographic silver panel, were each added to the white card base. Several layers of green and blue die-cut circles were stacked together for the base of the holographic silver circle trio and adhered to the white card front. The panel was purposely offset on the white base to add some interest. The blue smudge was not intentional.

The sentiment was stamped in blue ink directly onto the green negative scrap from the die and added back into the die-cut aperture with foam tape. The inside was decorated with some patterned paper and small silver circles. Another sentiment, "Hello Summer," was also included in blue ink. Although this card took on a masculine vibe, I decided to add the rhinestones because they depict sparkle reflecting off the water. Leaving sufficient space for a personal note, I plan to give the card to my nephew. 

The Design Team invites you to visit the CD651 Blog and join the challenge. Thank you for looking.
Melanie


Materials
Stamp: Stamps of Life "Sandcastle 2" (both sentiments)
Ink: Stampin' Up! Blueberry Bushel
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Basic White, Coastal Cabana, Blueberry Bushel 
Patterned Paper: Ink 'n Splatter "Summer Breeze" and SBC Holographic Mirror (silver) 
Dies: Paper Smooches "Ring Trio"
Misc.: Honey Bee Gem Stickers & SBC Foam Tape