Friday, May 1, 2026

BYSHC -May Sketch#69 /Card 1

 Hello there!  I'm sharing my first card for Sketch #69. This sketch runs the entire month of May. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #69:

                      




Supplies:
Impression Obsession - Ho, ho, ho die
The Paper Studio - Rustic Noel - patterned papers
red glitter cardstock
Star Dust Stickles
Spellbinders - Santa's Festive Circle Crew
bling for eyes


Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us!
Cindy

CON Bingo Challenge - May

 Hello!  It's the start of a new challenge over on the Christmas or Not Bingo Challenge blog.  You can enter any card theme (not just Christmas) as long as you play along with the BINGO card.  One column going up/down.  You only have to use 3 of the elements.  



I've used column  'N' - Christmas, Tree, Glitter, Dots/Gems

Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Picked Raspberry
Tim Holtz -Winter Woodlands
Tim Holtz -Trim a Tree, Colorize dies (star)
Distress Mica Spray - Harvest Moon
enamel dots
pearl bling
Ranger white embossing pwd + VersaMark
Distress Snowflakes + Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at CON Bingo.

Cindy----

Merry Little Christmas - May

 Hello!  It's the start of a new challenge over on the Merry Little Christmas blog.  Our theme is always Anything Goes Christmas.  




Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co - Scallop & Stitched Sentiments Nesting dies
Pretty Pink Posh - Scallop circle dies
Creative Expressions - 'Tis the Season die
charcoal shimmer cardstock
Recollections - Red & White Christmas - patterned papers
vellum

Thank you for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Merry Little Christmas!

Cindy

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

SSS Fan-tastic Monthly IG Card Hop - April



Hello there!  It's time for our monthly IG Hop featuring Simon Says Stamp products.  To hop along from the beginning start Start here



How cool is this window die?  The windows really open and you just crease it on the scored line and it can stay opened.  So cute!  And these birdies are so fun!  He's coming to visit her.  So sweet!


Supplies:
SSS - Window Trio dies
SSS - Friendly Birds embossing folder & dies
SSS - You 2 stamp set - sentiment
Crate Paper - Cute Girl 6x6 patterned papers
Frosted Lace Stickles
Glossy Accents - eyes

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come hop along with us over on Instagram!!

Cindy-- 

Friday, April 17, 2026

BYSHC - Spring into Christmas Linky Party /Card 8

 

Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This is the last day of the Linky Party!! So, link up any new Christmas cards here on the BYSHC blog for a chance to win some great prizes!    

It's hard to see in the photo of this card, but the sleigh and horses were heat embossed with a black glitter embossing powder from Ranger --so it looks really cool in real life.  



Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Uncharted Mariner, Black Soot
Tim Holtz - Deco Christmas stamps
Ranger -Black Sparkle embossing pwd
VersaMark embossing ink
Ranger - white embossing pwd
Tim Holtz - Christmastime 2 - snowflakes stamp
Distress Snowflakes + Glossy Accents


Thank you for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!
Cindy--

Thursday, April 16, 2026

BYSHC - Spring into Christmas Linky Party /Card 7

 Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This Linky Party goes until April 17!! So, link up any new Christmas cards here on the BYSHC blog for a chance to win some great prizes!    



Supplies:
Recollections - Peppermint Plaid -patterned paper
Unity Stamp Co - Postage Stamp dies
Unity Stamp Co - Advent calendar stamps - various years
Waffle Flower - Wax Seal dies
Waffle Flower - Postage Collage die
silver foil cardstock
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Tim Holtz - Christmas Cartoons - sentiment stamp
Tim Holtz - Holiday Postmarks stamps
Star Dust Stickles


Thank you for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!
Cindy--

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

BYSHC - Spring into Christmas Linky Party /Card 6

 

Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This Linky Party goes until April 17!! So, link up any new Christmas cards here on the BYSHC blog for a chance to win some great prizes!    



Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co - Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting dies
Unity Stamp Co-Postage Stamp dies
Tim Holtz - Festive Overlay stamp set
Distress Oxides - Vintage Photo, Rustic Wilderness, Antique Linen
The Paper Studio - Vintage Christmas - sled patterned paper (background)
My Mind's Eye - Lost and Found Christmas - patterned papers
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape

Thank you for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!
Cindy--