There seems to be a lot going on with this card from the Taylored Expressions debossed side of Flower Fields embossing folder swiped with blue ink, TE Simple Stems flower, TE All Planned Out 2 die and TE Dragon Tales. The dragonflies were added as my embellishments for this challenge. Just to play it safe I added a gem to each of them.

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Can You Handle the Pressure? (5/26) Anything Goes with a twist of Embellishments

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A nice scenic view from a window (not mine — LOL) was made using Taylored Expresssions Picture Perfect Create in Quads Layering Stencils Combo Club, Windows to the World cutting die. This is one of the four images that the create in quads layerintg stencils creates.

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Stencil Fun May 2026 Challenge with an optional theme of anything you can see through.

I have been attempting to use all of the products that I ordered in recent months and use them on projects so I can clean up my messy “elf room”. It’s definitely a challenge but am hoping to get organized soon. Thanks for stopping in for a peek. I appreciate you and your time. Take care and make it a great day.

Adding black splatter to my card helped cover up an inky smudge on my blooms. I first tried adding extra color to the flowers with colored pencils as a cover up but the splatter seemed to have done the trick this time. My card uses Tayloredf Expressions Flit & Flutter create in quaed stencils, A2 Postage Stamp stacklet dies and Edgy Strips ZigZag dies from the May Combo Club.

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Double D Challenges: Splatter Challenge

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A color challenge of black and white led to me use this large Taylored Expressions Time to Fly background stamp inked multiple times in a varriety of black inks until I finally had a clear transfer. The background stamp dooes come with stencils which I did not use but rather die cut SimonSaysStamp Whirl Butterflies in white shimmer paper from Michael’s, added an oval die cut piece of vellum and a layered hugs sentiment from my stash. The scalloped frame is TE’s Frame in Frame 2 cutting plate set.

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Colorful Options: May 2026 Challenge of Black and White

Thanks for stopping in for a peek. I appreciate you and your time. We are still in weather extremes with mid 90’s for a few days then dropping into the 60’s with lots of rain. The unofficial start of the summer season during our Memorial Day weekend is getting off to a chilly start. Remembering those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to our country to preserve our freedoms this weekend. Take care and make it a great day.

EDITED: Where is my brain? Our Buddy, Johanna, posted a card on May 1st using this M Fold technique. My apologies for not tagging Johanna on this fun fold share.

After seeing this fun fold several times on Pinterest, I decided to give it a try. I decided on some Gina K Designs Pure Luxury patterned papers, You’re The Sweetest stamp set and Tiara frame for my card today. It’s a bit tricky to open and close but I have been practicing. I believe the tutorial I found was from a Stampin Up designer but I forgot to save the link.

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Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge May 2026 Challenge with an optiional theme of a fancy fold card ass well as the required patterned paper.

I was thrilled that my card last month was chosen as a Top 3. It’s fun to be using patterned papers with this challengee.

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Playing along with The Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge and taking inspiration from their pink mood board by blending Distress Oxide pinks in the center of my focal panel and some smoky black on the edcges. A layered spider doily from my stash was added to the corner and spiders are from Picket Fences web die. To continue with the pink theme, I die cut the Whimsy Stamps word die from white and pink. Added some shine to the web and spiders with Wink of Stella silver glitter pen and also used as some spatter on the background.

It’s always fun to play along with this monthly challenge and their inspiring mood board. My card will be shared with:

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge: May 2026 Anything Goes Halloween

Thanks for stopping in for a peek. I appreciate you and your time. It’s another hot, hot day in Pennsylvania but apparently that’s going to change in time for the rest of the week. Take care and make it a great day.

We in Pennsylvania refer to our nearest beaches as “heading to the shore” which is in New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean. It is always fun to dig my feet in the sand and stroll the shoreline looking for shells. Today, my umbrella is up and my chair is in place to watch the waves. After masking off my card with post it tape, I created sand, sea and sky, then added Gina K Designs die cuts and stamped some grass. Sentiment is also a GKD. My card will be shared with:

As You See It Challenge: Challenge 372 – Beach Combing

I did add a few shells to the inside of my card. Thanks for stopping in for a peek. I appreciate you and your time. Take care and make it a great day.

My card today was made using the following recipe: 1. One word (TE Framed Flowers Hello sentiment); 2. Die Cut (GKD Blossom Trio flowers were embossed, stenciled and die cut, 3. Frame white fraame from TE A2 Thin Frame Cutting Plate, 4. Flowers GKD Blossom Trio and 5. Shades of Pink GKD’s Light, Medium and Dark cranberry inks — pink to me…..LOL Always fun to play along with:

As You Can See It Challenge: Challenge 371 Recipe for Framed Floral Success

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Can You Handle the Pressure? (4/2026) Anything Goes with a Twist of Flowers

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I normally do not purchase coffee themed products as it’s not always my “cup of tea” but I did find two Taylored Expressions sets that I must have purchased just because!!! So the main image is a Triple Slim Layering Stencil that includes the stacked cups on one panel, pots and pans on another panel and a shelf on the third. This one I do remember that it was part of a Black Friday bundle. The sentiment and the small cup is from TE’s Perk Up stamps and stencil bundle with add ons. A piece of Gina K Designs patterned paper completes my Coffee Themed card.

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Double D Challenges: Tea or Coffee Challenge

I turned the mini slim panel into an A2 card and I think it turned out cute. I just need to find a coffee drinker to send it to. Thanks for stopping in for a peek. I appreciate you and your time. Take card and make it a great day.