Double Trouble has some challenging fun lined up for you!
Biweekly Challenge #195 is up on the blog through Sunday, July 20, 2025.
THING 1: Trouble Maker has given us the requirements to play along with this 3-2-1 Recipe:
Inky Pinkies Challenge #195
Servings - Unlimited Portions of Fun
Ingredients:
AT LEAST
3 Colors of your choice
Pink, yellow, and aqua, with gray and white, were chosen.
2 Images - Must be hand-stamped
One floral and one leaf image were stamped and adhered to the card front. The inside was stamped with a coordinating bundle of flowers.
1 Sentiment
One sentiment has been added.
THING 3: Twisted Sister
says, "How about shine, shimmer or metallics? My optional twist is to include foil, splatter, metallic ink or metallic embossing powder.
The card was decorated with gems for a bit of sparkle.
THING 2: Double Dare
says, "The TSOT #674 sketch is below if you wish to participate. Their challenge opens on Tuesday, July 8, so be cautious not to unintentionally publish your card before that date.
This sketch was not used for my card.
Every time I create a card, I reduce my paper stash, but it isn't getting any smaller. There is still enough paper in my card room to last a very long time!
Choosing three patterned papers from a 6 x 6 pad gave me the three required colors. I chose pink, yellow, and aqua. I also added gray and white. An old sketch provided the design layout.
The process is self-explanatory, especially if you're a card maker; however, here is information about the circles. The two circles were created by using two sets of nesting dies. Ages ago, I purchased a set of double-stitched circle dies. I discovered that they only pierced the stitches into the paper, but did not cut any circular shapes, which were known as 'Just Stitching' dies. I paired them with nesting dies to create the circles for this card.
You are invited to join Double Trouble Challenge #195. There is nothing complex about the requirements or options, and you could win a great prize in our random drawings. Please add a comment if you choose. It makes my heart happy!
Thank you for taking a look.
Melanie
Materials
Stamps: Stampin' Up! "Peaceful Petals"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Alcohol Markers
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Basic White & Basic Gray
Patterned paper: Ink 'n Splatter "Summer Breeze"
Dies: Hero Arts Infinity (circles), Lawn Fawn #2066 "Just Stitching Double Circles"
Misc.: SBC Foam Tape (1 mm); Honey Bee Gems
