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 Hi Crafty Friends,It's time for the NEW Facebook Challenge at C.C Designs! September's Theme is Anything Goes: Optional Twist Back to School/Teacher Appreciation. You can enter by posting your project in our Facebook group under the June Album OR use the hashtag #ccdseptemberchallenge2026 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 #4  of 12 Michelle Harlamert with this darling...

Hello C.C. Designs's fans. Today I am posting a joyful and colorful card . I used Butterfly Twila,  printed in gray tones and colored with copics. I used a printed acetate paper for a bit of fun. I hope you like my card and I’ll see you soon.  Hugs Cline

Good day to all I want to share this card that was made using one of the new release sets called DEATH BRIDE  .  Images were stamped onto white card stock with MEMENTO TUXEDO BLACK INK.  A mixture of colored pencils were used to color.  I used a white card base and took a spider web stencil and some ink to create background.  The sentiment was also stamped onto card stock with ink.  Silicone used to adhere images to card stock as I like a little elevation.  Same deal with sentiment I hope you enjoyed this card.  The set is...

August26, 2026 posted by design team Hi crafty Friends!  What's better than a card for an adventurous friend? The set Sword Master it seemed the most suitable, There are clouds created with dies and lots of golden stars to give light to our She-ra who was colored with Copic markers to further enhance her image. I Hope this card ispires you tò pull out your favorite stamp and create a beautiful project. Happy crafting! Bea trice 

Here is my projects for today! I have all the new Strawberry Shortcake colored  Apricot Lime, Pony Berry, Apple Purple Pie....   If you got the Strawberry Shortcake last month you will LOVE these new sets to go with them

Today, superhero power with lots of glitter! The design is from the "Sword Master" set, and I've placed the superhero on pink/purple clouds that I created with a stencil. With her sword raised high, it culminates in a big golden power beam. Creative greetings from Rena

Hi crafty friends! Anna here, and today I'm excited to share a fun Halloween project featuring the adorable Hocus Pocus witches from C.C. Designs. Instead of making a traditional card, I decided to create a pair of decorative tags. I love making tags because they're perfect for adding to gifts, treat bags, or even using as Halloween decorations. I colored both witches with my Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils, using soft shading to bring out their sweet expressions while keeping the playful Halloween feeling. For the color palette, I combined bright oranges, greens, pinks, and deep black to create a fun contrast...

Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a fun and sweet card featuring the adorable chef from the C.C. Designs Apple Purple Pie Stamp Set. This little chef was perfect for creating a cozy bakery-inspired design while showcasing his delicious homemade pie. For the background, I used the La-La Land Crafts On the Wall Stencil to create a distressed brick wall effect. I blended Tattered Rose and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks through the stencil, adding soft layers of color while keeping the focus on the chef. I finished the background with both white and red splatters to add texture and tie in...

Love never goes out of style... even in the afterlife! 💀 For today's card, I paired the adorable new Death Bride and Living stamp sets from CC Designs to create a sweet gothic-inspired scene that's equal parts spooky and swoon-worthy. I wanted the background to feel mysterious without taking the spotlight away from this charming couple, so I blended a simple ombré sky using Distress Inks in Black Soot, Uncharted Mariner, and Evergreen Bough. The moody colors create the perfect backdrop for these two lovebirds who prove that true love really is forever. A few black sequins and a distressed black...

An encouragement card can be a wonderful way to remind someone that they are stronger and more capable than they may realize. This project combines stamped images, alcohol marker coloring, ink blending, and stenciling to create a bright, playful scene with plenty of personality. Rick is back with another card tutorial for C.C. Designs, this time featuring the Sword Master Stamp Set and a design built around the encouraging sentiment “Stay Mighty!” Project Overview This card uses a simple scene-building approach that makes the stamped characters the star of the design. The two sword-wielding characters and their companion create a...

Hello fans of C.C. Designs. Today I’m posting my first card on the blog. I’m so excited to join this wonderful team. I used the awesome HP set. There are 3 stamps included and you can’t resist watching these characters. I colored my image in "no line" with copics markers. I chose a simple design to highlight the image. I hope you like my card and I’ll see you soon.  Hugs Cline

There's something special about creating a friendship card that feels bright, cheerful, and full of personality. Today, we're sharing a playful design that combines stamping, alcohol marker coloring, ink blending, and layered backgrounds to create a card that's both eye-catching and approachable. Rick is back with another project to share, featuring the Strawberry Delight Stamp Set from C. C. Designs, along with a few simple design ideas that can help you build confidence as you create your own handmade cards. This project is a wonderful example of how a handful of classic cardmaking techniques can work together to create a...