With Sympathy ...

All say, "How hard it is that we have to die" — a strange complaint to come from the mouths of people who have had to live. ~Mark Twain

Good morning!
I usually keep a handful of Sympathy cards on hand because it seems the sad news comes in waves. I made these to replace the ones I had to send out.

I used a layout from Call me Crafty Al, but given that these are sympathy cards I decided to just use all white card stock and add minimal color. 

It’s hard to tell in the photos but I changed to layout of the Tufted embossing folder with half of the cards having portrait emboss and the other half having a landscape emboss.

 

 

 

• Supplies (Mini Slimline)
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Dies from Spellbinders (Classic Ovals, small and Scalloped Ovals, Large)
• Dies from Honeybee Stamps (Coneflowers)
• Embossing folders from Stampin Up! (Subtle, Tufted and Layered Leaves)
• Ink from Stampin Up! and Versafine Claire
• Layout from Call me Crafty Al of Cards #SUYSSept2022
• Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Close to a Memory)

Santa Paws...

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. ~Author unknown, 1940s

Hi everyone!
New Outlawz Color Challenge located HERE has started. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on December 12th and Sponsored by QKR Stampede

The fortnight we are using a color wheel.
The challenge is to use one color from the top half and two colors from the bottom half.
I chose Red, light blue & dark blue.

I am using the cutest image from our sponsor; Dog with a bone! I just added a Santa hat and he became Santa Paws!

Supplies (5 x 7 card)

• Digital image (Dog with a bone) printed on Hammermill color copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin up!
• Deckle scissors
• Design paper from my scrap bin
• Dies for hat from Memory Box (Jolly old Santa) and Ornament Unknown
• Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Geometric circles) and Stampin Up! (Tasteful Textures)
• Ink is Versafine Clair
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Every Elle (Santa Paws)
• Silver cardstock from my scrap bin
• Snowflake sequins from Stampin Up!

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges for more challenges and Inspiration! 

Deserve a break? ...

Keep on going and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I have never heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting down. ~Charles F. Kettering

Hi everyone!
New Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE has started. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on December 10th and is Sponsored by Mirtillament with a prize of 2 images

Here is out poem this week selected by fellow teamie Susan

What a wonderful bird the frog are!

When he stands he sit almost;

When he hop he fly almost.

He ain't got no sense hardly;

He ain't got no tail hardly either.

When he sit, he sits on what he ain't got almost.

My card was inspired the line “When he sit, he sits on what he ain't got almost”

I generally like to color my images but pre colored ones sure come in handy when you are rushed for time!

Supplies, 5 x 7

• Pre colored Image “Crazy Paw Frog” printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base), Stampin Up! and scrap bin
• Dies, Fat stitched ovals (Unknown)
• Embossing folder, Tasteful Textures (Stampin Up!)
• Ink, Versafine Clair (Tsukineko) & Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps
• Sequins from Stash

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges we offer!

(Hugs) Cara

Holiday Sparkles ...

Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts. ~J. L. W. Brooks, 2007

Good morning!
I am starting to use up old design papers that I have had laying around for eons … so I made a set of Christmas cards using a one sheet wonder from verve and some very old Stamping Up! design papers.

I know that the sentiment I used was bought at the same time I bought the design paper because they worked together but I don’t remember the actual name of the paper.

 

Supplies (A2)

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design paper from Stampin Up!
• Ink from Stampin Up! & Versafine Claire
• Sentiments from Stampin Up! (Sparkling Season and unknown set)
• Sequins from my stash
• Sketch from Verve, September08 OSW Challenge
• Studio G Glitter Glue

Christmas Cat in a Hat ...

Round, misty-blue eyes stare desperately. Love me, they say, let me into your life — so that I can begin to take over your entire existence. ~Pam Brown, Utterly Gorgeous Cats, 2006, helenexley.com

Good morning!
We have a new Challenge at The Outlawz Greeting Challenge located HERE.

This challenge is sponsored LeighSBDesigns and will run through December 4th

Our Greeting challenge this fortnight is Christmas Greetings
Optional Twist: Add a Santa Hat

We are using this super cute image called Santa Whiskers

Supplies, 5 x 7

• Sponsor image (Santa Whiskers) printed on Hammermill Color Card
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Design Paper from my scrap box
• Dies; Stitched fat oval (Unknown)
• Ink; Versa fine Claire (Tsukineko) & Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers / Copics
• Rhinestones; Dollar Tree (Jot)
• Sentiment; Festive Banner Sentiments (Lisa Horton Crafts)

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges!

(Hugs) Cara

Thanks ...

There is no such thing as gratitude unexpressed. If it is unexpressed, it is plain, old-fashioned ingratitude. ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

Good morning!
I am trying to restock my card file so today I am sharing thank you cards I made. 

 

Supplies (4.25 x 5.50)

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base), Stampin Up! and Unknown
• Design Paper from GCD Studios (Les Fleurs)
• Embossing folder from Stampin Up! (Timeworn Type)
• Rhinestones from my stash
• Sentiment from Close to My Heart (For Ever Occasion)
• Sketch from Call me Crafty Al of Cards #SUYSMay2021 #Showusyoursheetloads

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Happy Halloween ...

Bring forth the raisins and the nuts—

To-night All-Hallow’s Spectre struts

Along the moonlit way...

~John Kendrick Bangs, "Hallowe’en," Echoes of Cheer, 1912

Good morning!

Sharing a set of Halloween cards I made using a sketch from Call me Crafty Al. I rarely make and send out a lot of Halloween cards but I have so many super cute papers and stamps and stuff that I really wanted to make some for this year!

I made my own card candy for these cards using a crop-a-dile to punch small circles. I then attached them to the card and used Judikins Diamond Glaze on top. Usually this works amazing but the glaze dried opaque instead of crystal clear so I am no sure if it an issue with temperature or if the product is getting old. Needless to say, I’m a bit disappointed in that but I am very happy with how my cards came out!

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies (A2)

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Circle punch from Marvy
• Design paper from Stampin Up! (Happy Haunting)
• Embossing folder from Lifestyle Crafts (Mesh)
• Ink is Versa claire fine
• Judikins diamond glaze
• Scallop circle punch from Stamp in Up!
• Sketch from Call me Crafty Al of Cards #SUYSJan2022 #Showusyoursheetloads
• Stamped from Stampin Up! (Batty for You)

The Outlawz Crash your Stash Challenge: Mulberry Paper

Beyond the East the sunrise, beyond the West the sea,

And East and West the wanderlust that will not let me be;

It works in me like madness, dear, to bid me say, good‑bye!

For the seas call and the stars call, and oh, the call of the sky.

~Gerald Gould, "Wanderlust," c. 1905

Good morning!
We have a new Outlawz Crash your Stash Challenge going on! You can find us HERE! The challenges will run through December 14th so come play along.

Our sponsor this month is Beccy’s Place

https://beccysplace.com/

The challenge for this month is to use Mulberry paper

For my card I used a sentiment and a grumpy (or is it bored?) looking fellow from the set Floating along!

I cut and fringed the mulberry paper to form a frame around the image. I match it to the hat as best I could and love how it came out!

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Sponsor image printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Birds created using a stencil I make
• Ink from Scrapbook.com
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Design paper from Recollections (Tropic Vacation)
• Mulberry paper from Paperbilities
• ProMarkers
• Stencil from Stampin Up! (Clouds, Moon & Stars)
• Oval dies unknown

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to Don’t forget to join our Facebook Fan Page
(Hugs) Cara

Just bee-cuze ...

How blest to sit in the fragrant shade,

In the hush of a summer noon,

To watch the bees at their happy task,

And listen their drowsy tune...

~Elizabeth Anne Chase Akers Allen, "My Air–castle," The Sunset–song and other Verses, 1902

Hi everyone!

New Outlawz Color Challenge located HERE has started. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on December 28th and Sponsored by QKR Stampede

We have a new color chart for you to play along with a twist of using tags.

I created a tag as part of my background layout

Sketch used

Color Chart

Supplies (5 x 7 card)

Digital image (Bee image 6703) printed on Hammermill color copy

Card Candy from my stash

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)

Design paper from DCWV (Old World Stack)

Die from Gina Marie Designs (Cross Stitched Circles)

Ink from Stampin Up!

ProMarkers / Copics

Sentiment from The Angel Company (Wittle Bug)

Sketch by me CCBC25

Wink of Stella

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges for more challenges and Inspiration!

A Merry Christmas-day

Hi everyone!

A new Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE has started. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on November 26th and is sponsored by Morgans Artworld

Our challenge was selected by Nan ... 

The Little Christmas Carollers

By L.A Franc

We are a band of carollers,

We march through frost and snow,

But care not for the weather

As on our way we go.

At every hall or cottage

That stands upon our way,

We stop to give the people

Best wishes for the day.

We pray a merry Christmas,

Made bright by Christmas cheer,

With peace, and hope, and gladness

And all they may hold dear.

And for all those that happen

To pass us on our way

We have a smile, and wish them

A merry Christmas-day.

My card was inspired by the line “We have a smile, and wish them A merry Christmas-day.” and the image I am using is from the Teddy Angels Bundle.

Supplies, 5 x 7

• Image printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from DCWV (Old World Stack)
• Die from Creative Expressions (Portuguese Collection)
• Embossing folder from Stampin Up! (Old World Paper)
• Glitter glue from Studio G
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Hampton Art (Holiday Sentiments)
• Sketch from Verve: VLVOct2013
• Snowflake sequins from Stampin Up!

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges we offer!
(Hugs) Cara

Beeee Happy!

"Well," said Pooh, "what I like best—," and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn't know what it was called. ~A.A. Milne

Good morning!

I am trying to restock my card file so today I am sharing a card I made when I just want to reach out and remind someone I’m here

 

Supplies (5 x 7 card)

• Image from Bugaboo (Bees Bee Mine) printed on Hammermill Color Cardstock
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Die from Sizzix (Ribbon banner)
• ProMarkers
• Punch from Sizzix (Banner)
• Rhinestones from my stash
• Sketch by Me CCBC23

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Candy is Dandy ...

Candy is sugar that's all dressed up for the party. ~Terri Guillemets

Good morning!
We have a new Challenge at The Outlawz Greeting Challenge located HERE.

This round is sponsored Dr. Digis House of Stamps and will run through November 20th

Our Greeting challenge this fortnight is Thank you

Optional Twist: Add a bit of any kind of food

 

Supplies, 5 x 7

• Sponsor image (Candy Daisy) printed on Hammermill Color Card
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and American Craft
• Design Paper from DCWV (Sweet Stack)
• Dies from Spellbinders (Curved Rectangles)
• Ink from Stampin up! & Versafine Clair
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Unity Stamp Co.

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges!
(Hugs) Cara

Feeling froggy ...

If today you can't be anything else to anybody, you can be the passing stranger who nodded hello. ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

Good morning!
I am trying to restock my card file so today I am sharing a Happy Hello card!

Supplies (4.25 x 5.50)

• Image from Bugaboo (Frog, hi) printed on Hammermill Color Cardstock
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base), American Crafts and Stampin Up!
• Embossing folder from Darice (Mini Daisies)
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones from my stash
• Sketch: Mojo Monday 463
• Stampin Up Banner Punch

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Progressive Freebie Challenge: November 2022

Brew me a cup for a winter's night.

For the wind howls loud, and the furies fight;

Spice it with love and stir it with care,

And I'll toast your bright eyes, my sweetheart fair.

~Minna Thomas Antrim, "A Night Cap," A Book of Toasts, 1902

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE and will run through November 30th.

If you are not playing along and wish to join the rules are very simple:

You need to be a member of The Outlawz Challenge Facebook Fan Page and you will need to send us an email to outlawzprogressivechallenge@gmx.com. We’ll send you the image. All you have to do is enter a card/project made with the image supplied before the challenges closes on the last day of the month and you will automatically get the next image. If for any reason you don’t get your project made and you would like to rejoin us, contact us and we will let you know how to jump back in. And as long as you enter before the end of the month you will get the next one free and you will then get them automatically each month you enter a project.

This month’s fun image comes from Wink Wink Ink

Seasons Tweetings

 

Supplies

• Pre-colored printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from American Crafts (Spring)
• Embossing folder from close to My Heart (Snowflakes)
• Glimmer paper from my scrap bin
• Ink from Stampin Up! & Versafine Claire
• Die from Sizzix (Classic Circles), Memory box (Snow globe bases) and Unknown (Snowflake Crescent)
• Sentiment from Crafters Companion (Joy to the World)

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out our MAIN blog and join our Facebook Fan Page
(Hugs) Cara

Jammin' Snowman ...

  Music is in the ear of him who hears, As beauty in the eyes of him who sees...

~Florence Percy (Elizabeth Anne Chase Akers Allen, 1832–1911), "A Brace of Sonnets," Forest Buds, from the Woods of Maine, 1855

Hi everyone!
New Outlawz Color Challenge located HERE has started. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on November 14th and Sponsored by QKR Stampede

Our challenge this fortnight is a monochromatic challenge with a twist of using snow so I am using this fun Air Guitar Snowman Digital Stamp.

Supplies (5 x 7 card)

• Digital image (Air Guitar Snowman) printed on Hammermill color copy
• Design Paper from my scrap bin
• Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Snowflake Cookies)
• Ink, Versafine Clair
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones from my stash
• Music bar stamp from Hampton Art
• Sketch: Sketch by me CCBC26

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges for more challenges and Inspiration! https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/