Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Double D Challenge: Wings


Hi friends!  Double D has a challenge starting today that gives you all kinds of opportunities -- Wings!  Have a look at our inspiration board:



I made a very simple card today using Freshly Made Sketch #751 which I loved and saved, thinking it would help me with my desire to get better at CAS.  I still love the sketch, but the urge to overwork it was strong.  I just don't have the CAS gene!



However, I'm so glad to have the cute little bee, the stitched dies, and the SSS Leaf Spin embossing folder in my toy box so I can play with them again any ol' time I choose.



The Double D team has some fabulous creations to share with you and I hope you'll share yours with us.  I know you've got some winged ideas just waiting to get onto a card or other project.

Happy crafting!


Stamps:  Colorado Craft Company Bee You with matching die  Paper:  Neenah 110 lb white for die cuts, Hammermill Premium 100 lb white, SU Marigold Morning, Panalisa Honey Flower designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black  Coloring:  Copics  Other:  Cottage Cutz Nested Wacky Rectangles, Lil' Inker Silly Stitched die set, Spellbinders Standard Circles, SU Subtle embossing folder (card base), SSS Leaf Spin embossing folder (background), Scotch brand foam mounting tape

21 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

It looks pretty CAS to me Leslie!! I love your sweet bee/flower image and the dsp is a perfect landing spot for it! Sweet and fun all in one my friend...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous card, love the beautiful paper, embossing, dies and of course the little Bee-I struggle with CAS too lol.
Carol x

Diane said...

A beautifully designed card with your pretty background paper and that fun plump bee, another lovely design!!

Yogi said...

Pretty. Be Happy are the best words. Have a great day

Donna Ellis said...

What a darling winged card with all the elements needed for a bee to be happy! So cute, Leslie. Your birthday card arrived yesterday! Thank you so much for remembering me! I love the earthiness in colors. I especially enjoy sunflowers. When they are grown in my garden, they are intentionally placed near a window so I can enjoy the many pollinators who visit! Thanks again, my friend! xx

Vicki said...

l love this so much and think you did a great job going CAS. Beautiful DP and embossed background. The bee stamp is too cute. CAS is not my style either.

Margaret said...

So cute. Love the paper and the cute bee stamp. CAS is really hard. I tend to want to add to my cards also.

I Card Everyone said...

Leslie, CAS is good but not a requirement at FMS and besides I LOve your darling little bee and the paper and embossing and and and!! It all comes together so perfectly!
=]

Bonnie said...

I always love your cards, Leslie! You have a wonderful skill of making clean cards and this is no exception! I love your daisy paper along with the dies and that sweet bee tasting the daisy!

Pam Sparks said...

You made me smile with your I don’t have the CAS gene! It’s so fun that we can be challenged anyway and your card is bee-utiful! I love it!

Lia said...

Leslie, I like your Bee card a lot: the colours of the DP are matching so well with the image! Great work. And.....I still like to congratulate to your birthday. I totally forgot on the day itself, I'm sorry!! I hope you had a great day.
Lia xx

Darlene said...

OMG this is just precious ... love that pudgy little bee lol. Excellent job on the CAS design! Sorry for the late comment ... pneumonia has ahold of me at the moment but I'm getting better with each passing day!

Barbara said...

This is CAS for me, from the embossed background to the daisy panel tilled just right to show off that bee on the daisy. Love the colors and the simple sentiment.

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my that bee on the flower is too cute and I love your paper to match, and pretty embossing for the background, very cute sentiment to top it off!

Cynthia M said...

What a cute daisy and bee 🐝 combo! Summer was just here and now we won’t see the bees until next spring! Darling embossing folder and paper! Everything goes together so well! Love!

Birgit said...

Very, very sweet Leslie! What pretty background paper you used for this delightfully plump bee.

Lisa Elton said...

I like all of your delightful layers, Leslie! This is wonderful!

Ida said...

Love this! Very striking and the DP goes so well with your image.

Donna Phelan said...

Gorgeous! Loving all of that pretty texture and the wonky placement of that fabulous Designer Paper--so pretty! And of course your sweet little bee too! Toy Box!!! Love that term!

Lynette said...

I love it, Leslie! Yellow and black and white always make such stunning cards! So pretty AND cute. :-)

Judy Woodland said...

Oh wow, I love everything about this card. The design, the patterned paper, the colors, just everything. And putting the gray shadows around the bee and flower just make the whole thing pop. This is amazing!!!