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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Challenge #213

Always Anything Goes!



This one walked in like it had absolutely nothing to prove… and somehow proved everything anyway. 

Leaning back, feet up, sunglasses on—this little guy is living his best life without a single ounce of effort. It’s not loud confidence… it’s that quiet, “I know I’m awesome” kind of energy.
    • Beach Animals Clipart PNG
    • Kraft Card Base
    • Stampin' Up: Cardstock, Pattern Papers, Ink
    • Foam tape to lift image on front
    • Die-Cuts: 
      • Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles (front of card)
      • Stitched Postage Stamp Dies (inside of card)
    • Stamped Sentiment: Close To My Heart "Beyond Awesome Occasions"

    I love how the tropical layers frame him without stealing the show—it’s like the background is cheering him on while he just casually owns the moment.

    And then you open it up—Ridiculously AWESOME!”—which feels less like a statement and more like a fact at this point.

    This card doesn’t try hard… it just is.

    Moral of the story: Confidence looks a lot like being completely yourself.

    Now I’m curious… Are you more of a “loud and proud” awesome… or a “quietly owning it” kind of awesome?

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    *Note: I have a subscription to Creative Fabrica and use tons of their images for my different crafting needs. If you want to check out their affiliate program, click here for details: Creative Fabrica! 

    I also use other items from various sources such as Stampin' Up!, Pink & Main, Cardz TV Stamps, Sizzix, Die-namics.... the list goes on. LOL Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments and visiting with me to see my latest creations. God Bless You!

Janis
Link to My YouTube Channel: Janis Lewis, Pause Dream Enjoy
Link to My blog: Pause Dream Enjoy
Link to My Crafting blog: Crafting Happiness Challenges

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Challenge #212

Always Anything Goes!


  • Beach Summer Goose 
  • Stampin' Up: Cardstock, 5 different Pattern Papers, Ink
  • Die Cuts: Sizzix Deckled Rectangles


Crafting Happiness Challenges Info:

  • We do not choose Top Picks - instead we encourage everyone to enter  creations made with paper you created, and be inspired by other's entries as well.
  • Cards, scrapbooking, tags, envelopes, ATCs... if it's a paper creation - it works!
  • Family Friendly 
  • Unlimited Entries (must be a new creation)
  • Weekly Challenges on Tuesdays
  • Some weeks it may be a THEME for that challenge, and Some weeks will be an ANYTHING GOES challenge. 
  • Please leave a comment on ANY Challenge week suggesting a Theme challenge you'd like us to have. I'll do my best to incorporate them into our challenges!!!
Thanks for sharing your creations with us. 
Have a blessed day!
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*Note: I have a subscription to Creative Fabrica and use tons of their images for my different crafting needs. If you want to check out their affiliate program, click here for details: Creative Fabrica! 

I also use other items from various sources such as Stampin' Up!, Pink & Main, Cardz TV Stamps, Sizzix, Die-namics.... the list goes on. LOL Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments and visiting with me to see my latest creations. God Bless You!

Janis
Pause Dream Enjoy
Crafting Happiness Challenges

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Challenge #211 Always Anything Goes!

 



Crafting Happiness Challenges Info:
  • We do not choose Top Picks - instead we encourage everyone to enter  creations made with paper you created, and be inspired by other's entries as well.
  • Cards, scrapbooking, tags, envelopes, ATCs... if it's a paper creation - it works!
  • Family Friendly 
  • Unlimited Entries (must be a new creation)
  • Weekly Challenges on Tuesdays
  • Some weeks it may be a THEME for that challenge, and Some weeks will be an ANYTHING GOES challenge. 
  • Please leave a comment on ANY Challenge week suggesting a Theme challenge you'd like us to have. I'll do my best to incorporate them into our challenges!!!
Thanks for sharing your creations with us. 
Have a blessed day!
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*Note: I have a subscription to Creative Fabrica and use tons of their images for my different crafting needs. If you want to check out their affiliate program, click here for details: Creative Fabrica! 

I also use other items from various sources such as Stampin' Up!, Pink & Main, Cardz TV Stamps, Sizzix, Die-namics.... the list goes on. LOL Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments and visiting with me to see my latest creations. God Bless You!

Janis
Pause Dream Enjoy
Crafting Happiness Challenges

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Challenge #210

Animals Real or Fiction

I can't wait to see what you create this time! 


Isn't he just adorable!! 


I have to say, I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out with that huge die cut background..... but I LOVE it!


Crafting Happiness Challenges Info:
  • Cards, scrapbooking, tags, envelopes, ATCs... if it's a paper creation - it works!
  • Family Friendly 
  • Unlimited Entries (must be a new creation)
  • Weekly Challenges on Tuesdays
  • Some weeks it may be a THEME for that challenge, and Some weeks will be an ANYTHING GOES challenge. 
  • Please leave a comment on ANY Challenge week suggesting a Theme challenge you'd like us to have. I'll do my best to incorporate them into our challenges!!!
Thanks for sharing your creations with us. 
Have a blessed day!

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*Note: I have a subscription to Creative Fabrica and use tons of their images for my different crafting needs. If you want to check out their affiliate program, click here for details: Creative Fabrica! 

I also use other items from various sources such as Stampin' Up!, Pink & Main, Cardz TV Stamps, Sizzix, Die-namics.... the list goes on. LOL Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments and visiting with me to see my latest creations. God Bless You!

Janis
Pause Dream Enjoy

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Challenge #209 - Anything Goes!

 Challenge #209 - Anything Goes!

Everybody's Favorite :)

But First - some shoutouts to last week's entries!

Thank you so much to Fabiola for her beautiful birthday card!

Also a big thanks to Silke for her really cute card with the adorable fox!


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Now onto this week's challenge - 

#209 ANYTHING GOES!!



Digi Image from Creative Fabrica:
Red Background Cardstock:
  • Sweet Nothings by Amber Labau
Die Cuts:
  • Pink & Main - Mod Stitched Rectangle Dies
  • My Creative Time - Stitched Cloud Dies
Stamped Sentiment:
  • Stampin' Up - Sit Stay Relax 

I'm excited to see what you post for this challenge!
Enjoy!!

Crafting Happiness Challenges info:

  • Cards, scrapbooking, tags, envelopes, ATCs... if it's a paper creation - it works!
  • Family Friendly 
  • Unlimited Entries (must be a new creation)
  • Weekly Challenges on Tuesdays
  • Some weeks it may be a THEME for that challenge, and Some weeks will be an ANYTHING GOES challenge. 
  • Please leave a comment on ANY Challenge week suggesting a Theme challenge you'd like us to have. I'll do my best to incorporate them into our challenges!!!

Thanks for sharing your creations with us. 
Have a blessed day!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Time to Get Crafty! Challenge #208 - SPRING

Hello To All Crafty People Out There!

Let's get Crafting Happiness Challenges up and running again!

I have missed all of you so much, and can't wait to see your creations!!

Challenge #208 - Spring


Card base, Sentiment stickers, and Small Gems - scraps



Here's another card with different colors and a different sentiment.

 Card base, Sentiment stickers, and Small Gems - scraps



 


Crafting Happiness Challenges info:

  • Cards, scrapbooking, tags, envelopes, ATCs... if it's a paper creation - it works!
  • Family Friendly 
  • Unlimited Entries (must be a new creation)
  • Weekly Challenges on Tuesdays
  • Some weeks it may be a THEME for that challenge, and Some weeks will be an ANYTHING GOES challenge. 
  • Please leave a comment on ANY Challenge week suggesting a Theme challenge you'd like us to have. I'll do my best to incorporate them into our challenges!!!
I've also got my personal blog going again and will be posting projects there daily, so please hop over and FOLLOW me at PauseDreamEnjoy.blogspot.com as well. 
I would love to follow you too!! Just comment here with your blog address or at my PauseDreamEnjoy.blogspot.com blog, and I'll come check it out. 

Thank you so much for visiting me today! 

AND

Thanks for sharing your creations with us. 
Have a blessed day!

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Thank you so much for visiting my blog, following, & commenting!!
Founder & Design Team, Crafting Happiness Challenges


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