Monday, July 20, 2026

Challenge #221 - 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July"

Click HERE for complete guidelines and please take the time
to read so you don't get into trouble.

Top 3 and Randomly Drawn Winners
for previous challenges
can be viewed by clicking HERE

WELCOME to Challenge #221 - Let the Troubles Begin!
Challenge runs from Monday, July 20th thru Sunday, Aug 2nd

Here is Thing 1's 3-2-1 Recipe - "Christmas in July"
Servings - Unlimited Portions of Fun
Specific information is available by clicking on each ingredient.
        3 Colors of Your Choice (Neutrals Do Not Count as one of the three choices, but neutrals can be used in addition to the colors of choice) 
        2 Layers (Card Base does not count) 
        1 Holiday Image 
Directions: You MUST include at least the required minimum of each ingredient for successful results and a chance in our random drawing... but you may enhance your project by using more than the ingredients stipulated.

THING 1: Trouble Maker says, "We had snow much fun with our previous 3-2-1 'Christmas in July' recipe. If you participated, you already have a head start on your holiday crafting. Let’s celebrate, stir up some more trouble in the kitchen, and create another project using all the ingredients from our 3-2-1 recipe above!

"Let me give you a heads-up: Twisted Sister is changing the optional twist for this challenge, but Double Dare is still giving you a choice of two sketches."

You can stop here...
OR
play along with Thing 3's Optional Twist and/or Thing 2's Optional Dare and earn additional chances in our random drawing. 

THING 3: Twisted Sister 
says, "'Wow, Double Trouble. How simple is that? I'm ready to take on snow much more fun.

"I'm craving a change from traditional red and green. The Jingle Belles Unicorn Christmas color palette to the left looks way more fun. So, my optional twist is to use at least three non-traditional Christmas colors (your choice) in our recipe above. OR, select three colors from the Jingle Belles palette to earn another chance in our random drawing." 

Optional Twist: If you included non-traditional colors in your project, then you have earned another chance in our Random Drawing. If you use three colors from the Jingle Belles Unicorn Color Palette instead, then you will earn another random drawing chance.

THING 2: Double Dare
says, "Double Wow!! Repeat: Click the clipart to the left for another peek at sketches #699 and #700 from our sister challenge, Try a Sketch On Tuesday. My optional dare is to combine your choice of either sketch with the Double Trouble 3-2-1 recipe for Christmas in July.

To prevent backlinking, please ensure your project is not posted, published, or entered anywhere before July 21st. Following this guideline will earn you TWO additional chances in our random drawing!

Looking for another chance in our random drawing? If your project includes at least three colors from the Unicorn Color Palette, with or without using TSOT sketch, you can also link it up at the Jingle Belles Unicorn Color Challenge until Aug 2nd.



For inspiration... here are our Things:




Along with inspiration from the Sneetches:










July - Guest Designer
Crazy Cousin
Heather Mills 





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Monday, July 6, 2026

Challenge #220 - 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July"

Click HERE for complete guidelines and please take the time
to read so you don't get into trouble.

Top 3 and Randomly Drawn Winners
for Challenge #219 and previous challenges
can be viewed by clicking HERE

WELCOME to Challenge #220 - Let the Troubles Begin!
Challenge runs from Monday, July 6th thru Sunday, July 19th 

Here is Thing 1's 3-2-1 Recipe - "Christmas in July"
Servings - Unlimited Portions of Fun
Specific information is available by clicking on each ingredient.
        3 Colors of your choice (Neutrals Do Not Count as one of the three                   choices, but neutrals can be used in addition to colors of choice)
        2 Layers (Card Base does not count)
        1 Holiday Image 
Directions: You MUST include at least the required minimum of each ingredient for successful results and a chance in our random drawing... but you may enhance your project by using more than the ingredients stipulated.

THING 1: Trouble Maker
says, "'Christmas in July' is a fun and quirky commemoration of the traditional winter holiday... so why wait until December to create a little holiday cheer? It's the perfect time to mix sunny skies with snowy vibes and celebrate the season in the most unexpected way. It's also a great way to get ahead of your holiday stash! 

Let's celebrate, stir up some trouble in Double Trouble's Kitchen, and create a project using all the ingredients from our 3-2-1 Recipe above.

You can stop here...
OR
play along with Thing 3's Optional Twist and/or Thing 2's Optional Dare and earn additional chances in our random drawing.

THING 3: Twisted Sister 
says, "Even though the July 4th weekend has passed, Trouble Maker wants to celebrate 'Christmas in July.' She will probably think this idea makes snow sense, but why not go with a 'patriotic-meets-festive' vibe? We can have snow much fun with a 'Star-Spangled Christmas.' My optional twist is to use stars and/or stripes in our 'Christmas in July' 3-2-1 recipe above."
 
Optional Twist: If you have included stars and/or stripes in your project, you will earn another chance in our Random Drawing. 

THING 2:  Double Dare
says, "Click the clipart to the left for a sneak peek of sketches #699 and #700 from our sister challenge, Try a Sketch On Tuesday.

"My optional dare is to combine your choice of either sketch with the Double Trouble 3-2-1 recipe for 'Christmas in July.' To prevent backlinking, please ensure your project is not posted, published, or entered anywhere before July 7th. Following this guideline will earn you TWO additional chances in our random drawing!"

Want to earn another chance in our random drawing? If your project includes stars and/or stripes, with or without TSOT sketch, you can also link it up at the Jingle Belles "Stars & Stripes Forever until July 16th.


For inspiration... here are our Things:



Along with inspiration from the Sneetches:











July - Guest Designer
Crazy Cousin
Heather Mills 






Now it's your turn... After you link below, come back and share with us on Instagram and follow us for future new challenges.






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Challenge #219 - Top 3 and Random Draw Winners

Congratulations to our Top Three Winners!
We hope you enjoyed Challenge #219's 3-2-1 Recipe "It's Going to be a Long Day" as much as we enjoyed seeing your projects. 

We also enjoyed viewing all of your fabulous designs and appreciate your participation and creativity in our challenges. Now, in numeric order, here are the Top Three selections. Please take a Top Three badge found on the right sidebar of our home page. 





Congratulations to the Randomly Drawn Winner!
There were 14 entries plus additional chances given for using Twisted Sister's optional twist and/or our dare to use our sister challenge, Try A Sketch on Tuesday (TSOT). Our winner was selected by Random.org.


Your prize will be on its way as soon as you provide your postal mailing address to challengedoubletrouble@gmail.com.


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Don't forget to invite your crafty friends and family members to join in the fun at Double Trouble Challenges. 
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Monday, June 22, 2026

Challenge #219 3-2-1 Recipe "It's Going to be a Long Day"

Click HERE for complete guidelines and please take the time
to read so you don't get into trouble.

Top 3 and Randomly Drawn Winners
for Challenge #218 and previous challenges
can be viewed by clicking HERE

WELCOME to Challenge #219 - Let the Troubles Begin!
Challenge runs from Monday, June 22nd thru Sunday, July 5th

Here is Thing 1's 3-2-1 Recipe - "It's Going to be a Long Day"
Servings - Unlimited Portions of Fun
Specific information is available by clicking on each ingredient.
        3  Layers (Card base can be counted)
        2  Images
        1  Slimline Card (Regular or Mini)
Directions: You MUST include at least the required minimum of each ingredient for successful results and a chance in our random drawing... but you may enhance your project by using more than the ingredients stipulated.

THING 1:  Trouble Maker
says, "Summer Solstice is the start of summer and the longest day of the year. The amount of daylight only gets shorter from here, but we still have time to create a long card (aka Slimline) during the next two weeks. Let's roll out those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer as we look forward to celebrating the longest day, or any occasion, with a Slimline card using our 3-2-1 Recipe above. 

You can stop here...
OR
play along with Thing 3's Optional Twist and/or Thing 2's Optional Dare and earn additional chances in our random drawing.


THING 3:  Twisted Sister
says, "It’s time to enjoy vacations, great weather, pools, baseballs, and everything else that goes along with the season. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the season, because for many of us, it is all too short.

"I love fireworks! Do you know why fireworks go to school? To gain more 'POP-ularity'! Fireworks are a great way to celebrate, but you don't have to use fireworks; simply use glitter and/or sparkle in your project and show us your 'POP-ularity.'"

If you have included my optional twist in your project, you will earn another chance in our Random Drawing. 

THING 2:  Double Dare
says, "Click on my clipart to the left for a sneak peek of the sketch from our sister challenge, Try a Sketch On Tuesday #698. My optional dare is to combine this sketch with our Double Trouble 3-2-1 recipe, 'It's Going to be a Long Day'.  If you do, you will be awarded TWO additional chances in our random drawing.

"Please note that TSOT starts Tuesday June 23rd, so this sneak peek gives you the day before to create; but remember... to prevent backlinking, your project should not be posted, published, or entered before June 23rd, in Try a Sketch On Tuesday."

When using TSOT and/or our Alternate Challenges, please include the Challenge name(s) next to the DTC link in your post so you are eligible for the additional chances in our random drawing.


For inspiration... here are our Things:





Along with inspiration from the Sneetches:













June - Guest Designer
Crazy Cousin 
Rebecca Yahrling 










Now it's your turn... After you link below, come back and share with us on Instagram and follow us for future new challenges.




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Click here to enter
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Challenge #218 - Top 3 and Random Draw Winners

Congratulations to our Top Three Winners!
We hope you enjoyed Challenge #218 's 3-2-1 Recipe "My Guy" as much as we enjoyed seeing your projects. 

We also enjoyed viewing all of your fabulous designs and appreciate your participation and creativity in our challenges. Now, in numeric order, here are the Top Three selections. Please take a Top Three badge found on the right sidebar of our home page. 





Congratulations to the Randomly Drawn Winner!
There were 15 entries plus additional chances given for using Twisted Sister's optional twist and/or our dare to use our sister challenge, Try A Sketch on Tuesday (TSOT). Our winner was selected by Random.org.


Your prize will be on its way as soon as you provide your postal mailing address to challengedoubletrouble@gmail.com.


Please follow us and participate in our future fun challenges.
Don't forget to invite your crafty friends and family members

to join in the fun at Double Trouble Challenges. 

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Monday, June 8, 2026

Challenge #218 3-2-1 Recipe "My Guy"

Click HERE for complete guidelines, and please take the time
to read so you don't get into trouble.

Top 3 and Randomly Drawn Winners
for Challenge #217 and previous challenges
can be viewed by clicking HERE 

WELCOME to Challenge #218 - Let the Troubles Begin!
Challenge runs from Monday, June 8th thru Sunday, June 21st

Here is Thing 1's 3-2-1 Recipe - "My Guy" 
Servings - Unlimited Portions of Fun
Specific information is available by clicking on each ingredient.
3 Washi tape and/or paper scraps from your stash
2 Die-cut elements
1 Masculine Project

Directions: You MUST include at least the required minimum of each ingredient for successful results and a chance in our random drawing... but you may enhance your project by using more than the ingredients stipulated.

THING 1:  Trouble Maker
says, "Sunday, June 21st is a great time to honor your Dad or someone special who has had a significant impact on your life, but your project doesn't have to be for Father's Day... any occasion for your favorite guy is acceptable.

Let's celebrate and stir up some trouble in Double Trouble's Kitchen and create a project using all the ingredients from our 3-2-1 Recipe above."

You can stop here...
OR
play along with Thing 3's Optional Twist and/or Thing 2's Optional Dare and earn additional chances in our random drawing.

THING 3:  Twisted Sister
says, "I'm tapping my feet while humming the song, 'My Guy'. It's such a catchy tune. My guy likes camping, which gives me plenty of elements for a card, like a campfire, canoe, grill, tent, fishing, etc. 

"But that's my guy... what about your guy's favorite activity or sport? My optional twist is to use any element representing how he enjoys spending time." 

If you have included my optional twist in your project, you will earn another chance in our Random Drawing. 


THING 2:  Double Dare
says, "Click on my clipart to the left for a sneak peek of the sketch from our sister challenge, Try a Sketch On Tuesday #697. I dare you to combine this sketch with our Double Trouble 3-2-1 recipe 'My Guy'. If you do, you will be awarded TWO additional chances in our random drawing.

"Please note that TSOT starts Tuesday June 9th, so this sneak peek gives you the day before to create; but remember... to prevent backlinking, your project should not be posted, published, or entered before June 9th, in Try a Sketch On Tuesday."

When using TSOT and/or our Alternate Challenges, please include the Challenge name(s) next to the DTC link in your post so you are eligible for the additional chances in our random drawing.

For inspiration... here are our Things:




June - Guest Designer
Crazy Cousin 
Rebecca Yahrling 









Now it's your turn... After you link below, come back and share with us on Instagram and follow us for future new challenges.




You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
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