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 Hi Crafty Friends,It's time for the NEW Facebook Challenge at C.C Designs! July's Theme is Anything Goes: Optional Twist Summer. You can enter by posting your project in our Facebook group under the June Album OR use the hashtag #ccdjulychallenge2026 on Instagram and tag @ccdesignsrs I have some inspiration to get you started but FIRST, let's announce the WINNERS of last Month's Challenge! Thank you everyone for your gorgeous creations! I'm SO glad that Mr. Random does the picks because I could not choose! For the $15 PRIZE he chose #5  of 24 Jenn Blakney Borjeson with this adorable watercolored tag...

Encouragement cards are a wonderful way to brighten someone's day, and today's collection shows how simple stamping techniques, alcohol marker coloring, pattern paper, and fussy cutting can work together to create cheerful handmade cards. Rick is back sharing a new project featuring the Down On The Farm Clear Stamp Set, Farm Life Clear Stamp Set, and Platypus Stamp Set from C. C. Designs. These four cards use playful imagery and approachable techniques to create designs that are full of personality while remaining easy to recreate for a variety of occasions. The combination of farm-themed scenes and whimsical animal characters creates...

 Hi My Friendly Bloggers! It's my day to post for C.C Designs. So I made this Fun Birthday card :) I used C.C. Designs the Shamy Stamp Set for the images and one of the sentiment and from  Jaded Blossom I used Rectangle Dies 1 for the bottom layer and the Sweet Birthday Wishes for the other sentiment  Hope you like my card for today

 Hi Crafty Friends,It's time for the NEW Facebook/Instagram Challenge at C.C Designs! June's Theme is Anything Goes: Optional Twist Cute Critters. You can enter by posting your project in our Facebook group under the June Album OR use the hashtag #ccdjunechallenge2026 on Instagram and tag @ccdesignsrs I have some inspiration to get you started but FIRST, let's announce the WINNERS of last Month's Challenge! Thank you everyone for your gorgeous creations! I'm SO glad that Mr. Random does the picks because I could not choose! For the $15 PRIZE he chose #2  of 28 Melissa Nash Oeters with this adorable Snoopy...

Hi My Friendly Bloggers! It's my day to post for C.C Designs. So I made this sweet card with the new pooh sets :) I used C.C. Designs the new Bear Friends for the sentiment and Piglet, the new Honey Bear for Pooh and from Jaded Blossom I used Stitched Hexagon Dies for the layers and the Spring Dies for the flowers. Hope you like my card for today Thank you for stopping by and hope you have a great weekend

Hey there just sharing a card I made using the new set LITTLE HEDGY.  This set is awesomeyou can use it for any gender or occasion.  I stamped the images onto white cardstock with my Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  I colored them with my handy dandy Prisma Pencils.  Using Die Cuts and Images I created this card and I totally love it.  I think you need to head over before they are all gone! Thanks for stopping by Hugs Kerri DT

Today’s friendship card combines soft watercolor-style coloring, simple layering, and playful pattern paper for a clean and approachable design. Rick is back on the YouTube Channel and Blog today to share a fun technique using the Honey Bear Stamp Set from C. C. Designs along with Crayola Markers and a watercolor brush to create a beautiful painted effect on stamped images. This project is a great reminder that eye-catching card designs can come from simple supplies and easy-to-learn techniques. The focal image takes center stage on this card, framed with layered panels and soft patterned paper that help guide the...

Hey crafty friends it's Rick here today to share a quick and easy clean and simple card project, along with a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through the process. In this post, you’ll learn how to combine stamping and ink blending to create a polished, professional-looking card with minimal supplies. Featuring the More Pals Stamp Set from C. C. Designs, this design focuses on keeping things simple while still achieving a fun and eye-catching result. Project Overview This card design uses a clean and simple layout that places the focus on a horizontal panel featuring stamped images and a...

 Hi Crafty Friends,It's time for the NEW Facebook Challenge at C.C Designs! May's Theme is Anything Goes: Optional Twist 3 or more Pattern Papers I have some inspiration to get you started but FIRST, let's announce the WINNERS of last Month's Challenge! Thank you everyone for your gorgeous creations! I'm SO glad that Mr. Random does the picks because I could not choose! For the $15 PRIZE he chose #7  of 17 Carianne Baul with this darling rain or shine  C.C Designs Swissie Stamp Set. Please email Christine Oliver-Wooden to claim your prize christine@ccdesignsrs.com    The Design Team Pick was Jenn Blakeney...

Hi My Friendly Bloggers! It's my day to post for C.C Designs. So I made this Funny Farm card :) It's my Birthday today I used C.C. Designs the new Animal Notes for the animals and from Jaded Blossom I used Hay Friend with the Hay Friend Outline Dies...  Hope you like my card for today

  Hello there I hope you are all having a great day.  Today I am sharing a card that I made using an older set called Paradise.  Now I am going to confess I did not realize that this set was not on the site.  There is a set thou that I think we all need from the same release and it is called  Up Clear Stamp Set and it is AMAZING!!! So you are going to see two cards today.   So the second card was made using the set  called Up Clear Stamp Set.  The set has multiple images...

Hello crafty friends it's Rick back with you again on the C. C. Designs Blog; today I wanted to share with you some simple and easy tips for creating a one layer clean and simple thanks card using the brand new Sticky Notes Sayings Stamp Set and the Animal Notes Stamp Set.  Clean & Simple Doesn't Have to be boring!  You can create some fun looks even with one layer cards with a little thought about what techniques you want to use to make them stand out.  When I looked at the both the Sticky Notes Sayings Stamp Set; I...