Tyger Tyger, burning bright, ...

Hi everyone!

Today is the start of a new Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending February 4th

This fortnights challenge was selected by Susan

BY WILLIAM BLAKE

Tyger Tyger, burning bright,

In the forests of the night;

What immortal hand or eye,

Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

In what distant deeps or skies.

Burnt the fire of thine eyes?

On what wings dare he aspire?

What the hand, dare seize the fire?

And what shoulder, & what art,

Could twist the sinews of thy heart?

And when thy heart began to beat.

What dread hand? & what dread feet?

What the hammer? what the chain,

In what furnace was thy brain?

What the anvil? what dread grasp.

Dare its deadly terrors clasp?

When the stars threw down their spears

And water'd heaven with their tears:

Did he smile his work to see?

Did he who made the Lamb make thee?

Tyger Tyger burning bright,

In the forests of the night:

What immortal hand or eye,

Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?

My card is inspired by the lines

“Tyger Tyger, burning bright,

In the forests of the night;

What immortal hand or eye,

Could frame thy fearful symmetry?”

EDIT: I'm embarrassed to note that this is not a tiger... I know it's not a tiger. I have no idea what I was thinking when I pulled this stamp out as I actually have a very nice tiger stamp .... (sigh)

Supplies, 5x7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design Paper from my Scrap box
• Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Chinoiserie)
• Image from Biblical Impressions (Lions Kiss)
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones from my stash
• Stenciling from Stampin Up! (Clouds, sun & moon)
• Based on Sketch SSINKCS50

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Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit

The rabbit (兔) is the fourth in the twelve-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rabbit is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 卯.

Energy: Yin

Season: Spring

Element: Wood

Good morning!

Today is the start of a new challenge her at The Outlawz Challenge and is replacing the Crash your Stash Challenge.

This new challenge discourages the use of any physical stamps or digital images. Exceptions will be made for digital paper and stamped or digital sentiments

This is a themed challenge and you are welcome to submit cards, journal pages, scrapbook pages or any papercraft project that meets the criteria of the challenge which can be found HERE. Make sure you are following us so that you know when the new challenge is starting!

This challenge has no sponsors but badges for top 3 and honorable mention will be announced at the beginning of each new challenge

Our theme this month is Celebrating the New Year!

For my card I could not find my firework dies so I had to think of something and remember this set of dies from Creative Expressions which I would you look awesome as bursting fireworks! I also thought I had a nice blue background paper with stars but could not locate that either so decided to grab my star stencil to create a nice little background. Over all I'm really happy how this card turned out!

 

Supplies: 5 x 7 card
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
Die for sentiment is unknown
Die from Amazon (Rabbit & stool)
Die from Creative Expressions (Chrysanthemum)
Glitter glue from Studio G
Ink from Stampin Up! and Palette
Stencil from Stamping Up! (Falling Stars)

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Peaceful prayers ...

Faith is not without worry or care,

But Faith is Fear that has said a prayer.

~Thelma Ireland, "Faith," 1943

Hi everyone!

New Outlawz Color Challenge located HERE has started. We have gone to a monthly challenge with a start day of the first Monday of each month. We also do not have sponsors with prize offerings.

For my card I used the mirror technique to mimic the lake, pulling the soft brown and blue and the lovely golden sky.

Inspiration picture …

Supplies (Slimline ... 4.25 x 8.50)
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Hammermill color copy
Dies are unbranded
Image from Fun Stamper Journey (Stay Wild)
Ink from Stampin Up!
Rhinestones from my Stash
Sentiment from Halo Stamp Company

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New Year Blessings

Thanking God today for the love of family, the loyalty of friends and the kindness of strangers. ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com, 2020

Hi everyone!

Happy New Year! Today is the start if a new Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on December 24 and is Sponsored by Sherry West Art

For this challenge we are celebrating the New Year by sharing some of the blessings we have been given and was selected by me.

New Year Blessings

Here comes a brand new year,

Lots of new things to explore,

A clean blank slate to write on,

Fun happenings galore.

To you we wish the best of things,

All the blessings a new year brings.

Joanne Fuchs

Poemsource . com

My card is based on the line “All the blessings a new year brings!” I’m pretty happy with the blessings I received in 2022 but 2023 holds so much promise it’s hard not to get excited!

Supplies, 5 x 7
Digital Image “Itty Bitty Lovebug” printed on Hammermill Color Copy
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
Design Paper from Photoplay (Snail Mail)
Die from A-muse Studios (Scalloped Edge)
Die unbranded (Oval)
Dr. Ph Martins Penwhite
Sketch used is mine: CCBC027

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(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity 2023, Day 5

'T is Christmas morn! Awake! Awake!

The slumber from thine eyelids shake!...

No such delight through all the year

As comes with Santa's Christmas cheer.

~James Henry Potts, "Old Santa," Every Life a Delight, 1914

Good morning!

This is my day 5 and final post as a Unity Gal for 2023! Always a bit sad to have my time come to and end but I am ever so grateful for the opportunity to promote Unity Stamp Company and their amazing line of stamps & products. There will be plenty more talented people throughout the rest of 2023 who will also be sharing their Unity cards & projects for you so make sure you are following Unity Stamps on FaceBook so you don’t miss out on a single post!

Please remember to comment on my posts each day as I will be selecting two people to receive a $20 credit to the store!

Today’s card uses another stamp & stencil set called Vintage Poinsettia … which is the last of my three favorite flowers. This one is stunning and again, the stencils are numbered and make it so easy to color and highlight the stamped image! Sadly, there is no die for the image so I fussy cut it out as my Brothers S&C is inaccessible right now.

I’m think though that I need to make a layered version!

Supplies, card size: 5 x 7
Unity Stamp & Stencil set, Vintage Poinsettia
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Hammermill Color Copy
Design Paper from Unity Stamps, Rustic Winter Wishes & Festive Christmas
Ink from Tsukineko & Stampin Up!

Nuvo drops
Sequins from my stash
Sketch from Viva la Verve, May2018

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

Unity Stamp Company, So much Pretty in one place!

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Facebook: UNITY {show & tell}

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(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity 2023, Day 4

to be remembered on one's birthday

is a thrill — to know others are saying

with cakes, cards, and good wishes

thanks for being born into our lives!

~Terri Guillemets, "Keepsake," 2013

Good morning!
This is my day 4 as a Unity Gal! Almost done! This week is flying by!

I do hope you are enjoying my projects! Also, please make sure you comment on the post each day as at the end of the week I get to pick two people who will receive a $20 credit to the store!

Today’s card uses another super cute gnome stamp called Happy Birthday Gnome along with a fun balloon background that I have been dying to use!

Supplies, card size: 5 x 7

• Unity Stamp set Happy Birthday Gnome
• Unity Stamp Balloon Party Background
• Cardstock from Stampin Up! & Hammermill color copy
• Glitter glue from Stampin Up!
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

 

Unity Stamp Company, So much Pretty in one place!

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Facebook: UNITY {show & tell}

Instagram

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(Hugs) Cara

This card was wntered into the following challenges

Entry 4 - Crafting Happiness Challenge

Growing in Unity 2023, Day 3

The Daisy is a Weed of little Worth—

Save that it makes a Dearer Place of Earth.

~Arthur Guiterman, "Of Flowers and Bees," A Poet's Proverbs, 1924

Good morning!

This is my day 3 as a Unity Gal sharing another card I made using a Unity Stamp set.

I do hope you enjoy my projects! Also, please make sure you comment on the post each day as at the end of the week I get to pick two people who will receive a $20 credit to the store!

Today’s card uses a stamp & stencil set from Unity Stamps called de Fleur daisy.

Daisies are another one of my three favorite flowers so I was really intrigued when this set came out. This was my first time using and I really enjoyed the process. The layering stencils are great to work with as they are sturdy and nicely numbered so you know which one to use in order.

 
Supplies, card size: 5 x 7

• Unity Stamp set de Fleur Daisy & Stencil
• Unity Stamp Polka Dance Background
• Unity stamp set Hugs, Kisses & birthday wishes (Sentiment)
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) & Hammermill color copy
• Glitter glue from Studio G
• Ink from Stampin Up! and Scrapbook.com
• Sequins from my stash

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

Unity Stamp Company, So much Pretty in one place!

Pinterest

Facebook: UNITY {show & tell}

Instagram

YouTube

Thanks for stopping by & don't forget to leave a comment!

(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity 2023, Day 2

Dandelions:

...the yellow blossoms, starry dandelions fair...

...golden wands, yellow treasures rare...

...in fair or stormy weather, dandelions still bloom on...

...no gold of earth discloses half the joy childhood knows...

...starry blossoms bloom below you and shine at your feet...

~Ouina (Cora L. V. Scott Richmond), given through her Medium "Water Lily," Ouina's Canoe, 1882 [poem-pluckt phrases, a little altered —tg

Good morning!
This is my day 2 as a Unity Gal sharing another card I made using a Unity Stamp set.

I do hope you enjoy my projects! Also, please make sure you comment on the post each day as at the end of the week I get to pick two people who will receive a $20 credit to the store!

Today’s card features dandelions
I love dandelions!
I’m that person that sees wishes on the wind when I pick one up and blow on it.

This card also features a stamping off or double stamp technique where you ink the stamp. This is where you ink your stamp and stamp several times without re-inking. This results in the same color tone but lighter. It’s a great technique for adding some depth to your card.

Supplies, card size: 5 x 7

• Unity Stamps, Wish with your heart & Worn music background
• Cardstock from Stampin Up! & Hammermill color copy
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• Sequins from Unity Stamps

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

  

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

Unity Stamp Company, So much Pretty in one place!

Pinterest

Facebook: UNITY {show & tell}

Instagram

YouTube

Thanks for stopping by & don't forget to leave a comment!

(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity 2023, Day 1

May ev'ry birthday sweetly bring,

A thousand proofs of love;

A pure and perfect crystal spring

Of bliss from Heav'n above!

~George Wells, Golden Wishes, 1885

Good morning and Happy New Year! So much going on this year in the Malmrose household as we begin a renovation project that’s a bit overdue! That means my craft room will get packed up and I will have limited access to my crafty items for a while.

That being said I am so excited to be chosen to start the year as the first Unity Gal of 2023! Today and every day for the next week I’ll be sharing cards I made using Unity Stamps. I do hope you enjoy my projects! Also, please make sure you comment on the post each day as at the end of the week I get to pick two people who will receive a $20 credit to the store!

For my first card I am sharing a fun slim line birthday card. I love gnomes. They are so cheeky and fun. This is one of my favorites!

Supplies, card size: Slimline

• Stamps from Unity Stamps, Life’s a Party Gnome
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base), Hammermill color copy & Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Darice
• Dies from unknown, ovals
• Embossing folder from Taylored Expressions, Sprinkled
• Glitter glue from Studio G
• Ink from Tsukineko, Versafine Claire & Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Sequins from Unity Stamps
• Sketch, Mojo Monday #399

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

 

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

Unity Stamp Company, So much Pretty in one place!

Pinterest

Facebook: UNITY {show & tell}

Instagram

YouTube

Thanks for stopping by & don't forget to leave a comment!

(Hugs) Cara

Progressive Freebie Challenge: January 2023

No one ever regarded the First of January with indifference. It is that from which all date their time, and count upon what is left. It is the nativity of our common Adam. ~Charles Lamb, "New Year's Eve," in The London Magazine, January 1821

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE and will run for one month ending on January 31, 2023

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 we have a gorgeous image from our very own Sandra van Blaricum!

So many color options for this Dahlia image, I chose to go with several warm hues of gold to burgundy.

Supplies for 5 x 7 card

• Image printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Card stock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from Bo Bunny, Dreams of Autumn
• Dies from A-muse Studios, Scalloped Edges
• Dies from Sizzix, Classic Circles
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Studio G
• Sequins from Close to My Heart
• Sketch, Viva la Verve May 2014, wk 4

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(Hugs) Cara