Vintage Birthday ...

I made this card for a young lady at work who wanted a special birthday card for her mom.

The image is from a set of old cards or something that my daughter got for me several years ago from an antique shop. I didn’t want to lose the original photo, so I photocopied it onto some Hammermill Color Copy and then enhanced the colors a bit. Everything else is bits and bobs from my scrap bin and stash.

Thanks for Stopping By,
Cara

Anything Goes … Challenge 320

Good morning,

Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

This is our last challenge of 2024 and our prompt for this challenge Anything Goes!

I am going to need a lot of birthday cards for January 2025 so I thought this is a good time to get one made! LOL

Sketch by Me

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and scrap bin
• Design Paper from Cathe Holden (Petite Patterns)
• Dies from Creative Craft Products (Wiry Banners & Borders) and Spellbinders (Branching Out)
• Image is from SheepSki Designs (Strawberry Season) printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Ink from Tsukineko
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Stamping Up! (Het Birthday Chick!)
• Sketch by Me CCBC36
• Stash: Sequins

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

Pumpkin Shelf Sitter

Good morning,
I know I've not posted much lately. Just had a lot going on and trying to reset my priorities. I spend a lot of time o the computer at work so when I get home I don't even want to turn my laptop on! The Holidays have also brought its own share of challenges but I have a bit of time off so I'm trying to get caught up on some posting and stuff.

I bought this wood product pumpkin from The Dollar Tree with the intention of using some fun pumpkin design paper I had to give it a makeover. Very happy with the way it turned out!

Supplies:

• Design paper unknown
• Pumpkin Shelf Sitter from The Dollar Tree
• Mod Podge, Matte Finish
• Twine was attached to pumpkin when purchased

Thanks for Stopping By,
Cara

More than one die cut … Challenge 319

Good morning,

Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt for this challenge is to create a card/project using more than one die cut. I used 3 for my card.

I just love the design paper I used for this card. It’s perfect for masculine cards and I’ve almost used it all up. So I’m kinda sad about that!

 
I used a sketch I found on Pinterest. There was no tag so I have no clue who made it. But it is one of my favorites to use.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from My Mind’s Eye (Bohemia)
• Dies: Close to My Heart (Looped Circle), Creative Craft Products (Wiry Banner & Borders) & 
• Sizzix (Classic Circles)
• Distress Stickles from Ranger
• Ink from Stampin Up
• Stamps from Close to My Heart (You mean the World to me)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

Sparkle and/or Shine … Challenge 318

Good morning,

Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt for this challenge is to create a card/project with Sparkle and/or Shine

This worked perfectly for me as I needed a birthday card for a sweet little girl who loves all things Unicorn,

I’ve had this whimiscal Unicorn die from Jane Davenport for a while and was so happy to be able to use it for her card.

I did have a hard time getting the sparkle from the unicorn to show up in the photo but it is a lovely soft shimmer.

I used the same cardstock from the cloud and the little star scattered around.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from the Paper Studio (base)
• Design Paper from The Paper Studio (Watercolor)
• Dies from Jane Davenport (Happy Unicorn)
• Glitter Paper from Recollections and my scrap box
• Ink is Versafine Claire
• Sentiment from A-muse Studios (You are Magical)
• Tiny star punch from Fiskar

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

Favorite Color … Challenge 317

Good morning,

Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt for this challenge is to create a card/project using our favorite colors.

Those that know me or have been following me for a while know that my favorite color is red! So I made a Christmas card based on Paper Playful Sketch #431

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Echo Park (Santa Claus Lane)
• Die from Close to My Heart (Classic Oval)
• Embossing folder from Close to My Heart (Snowflakes)
• Ink from Fun Stampers Journey (Liquid Silk) and Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Close to My Heart (Season’s Greeting)
• Stash: Sequins, Glitter paper scrap
• Paper Playful Sketch #431

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along! (Hugs) Cara

TOL November Sketch: Very Merry

Good Afternoon!

I am running way late getting my card for The Outlawz November Sketch Challenge!

But I’m here now to let you all know that we have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE.

This month we are asking you to use Rectangles!

Here’s my take on the challenge. I combined two images from our lovely Sponsor "All Dressed Up"

You can find these and other digital images HERE

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Images “Sledding Pup” and “Sledding All The Way” printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!, Glitter card from scrap box
• Dies: Unbranded (Snowflake Edge)
• Embossing Folder(s): Spellbinders (Holly Flourish)
• Ink: ProMarkers, Scrapbook.com (Hybrids) & Tsukineko (Versafine Clair
• Other: Studio G Glitter Glue, Stampin up! Snowflake Sequins
• Stamps: Close to My Heart (Very Merry Holiday)
• Stencils: Madison Avenue (Edge Stencils)

Come check out more challenges at The Outlawz Challenges  

Facebook: The Outlawz Challenges Fan Club

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity Winners

Good morning!

I would like to once again thank Unity Stamps for the opportunity to be a Unity Gal this year! Such a highlight for me and it’s so uncomplicated because their stamps, stencils and dies are always amazing and easy to use!

One of the things about Unity is their generosity! They really practice what they preach so on that note, I am so excited to be able to share the winners of a $20.00 each in store credit, selected from those that commented on my Unity Gal posts this past week!

Kathy H

Tricia Moore

Congratulations Ladies! You are the drawing winners and thank you so much for your wonderful comments!

To claim your store credit you must email kelli@unitystampco.com within 2 weeks from today!

Make sure you put “Winner from Cara's GIU week” in the subject line!

Remember that 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

Thank for stopping by

Cara

Fall Leaf Makeover

Good morning,

I bought this wood product lead from The Dollar Tree, but I was not very fond of the design on it but thought I could use some ink and stamps to change it up a bit. When I got home and was checking it over more closely, I realized that there was a monogram W in the design so decided to overhaul the whole thing.

I found some pretty leaf paper in my files, found my new jar of matte finish mod podge and got to work.

I traced around the leaf and trimmed close to the lines so I would have very little paper to remove.

Once done, I brushed mod podge onto the leaf and placed the design paper on top, rubbing and smoothing. Then I set aside to dry.

When it was completely dry I was able to do a bit more trimming with a pair of small sharp scissors I have, next I used an Exacto knife to remove the rest, followed by a bit of work with sandpaper.

When I was happy with it, I covered the sides and top with another could layers of mod podge, then finished it off with a small twine bow.

Very happy with the way it turned out!

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Design paper from The Paper Studio
• Leaf from The Dollar Tree
• Mod Podge, Matte Finish

Thanks for Stopping By,

Cara

Gratitude/Thankful … Challenge 316

Good morning,

Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt for this challenge is to create a card that shows our thankfulness or gratitude.

Perfect timing as I need to start working on my Fall/Thanksgiving cards.

Supplies: 5.50 x 4.25 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from The Paper Studio (Watercolor)
• Die from Sizzix (Skeleton Leaves)
• Embossing folder from Stampin Up! (Fall Leaf)
• Ink: Liquid silk from Fun Stampers Journey and Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Thanks, Thanks & Thanks)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

Growing in Unity 2024, Day 5

Good morning!

Welcome! Today is my last share as a Unity Gal 2024. I am always sad to see this time end but in reality it just gives way to the next Unity Gal to show off all her love for Unity too. And that it always exciting. 

Today, I am sharing another square card I made using Unity Stamps fun stamps & stencils “de Fleur Daisy”. Such a fun set to use!

I fussy cut out the image and then attached to the card base with pop up foam. I then used a black ink pen to extend the speckles from the stamp onto the card base to pull it all in.

 

Supplies, card size: Slimline 6 x 6

• Banner die from Creation Crafts (Party Banners & Borders)
• Cardstock: Colorbok (base), Hammermill Color Copy and Stampin Up!
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Tiny Dots)
• Ink from Scrapbook.com and Tsukineko
• Precision pen from American Crafts
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes)
• Sequins from Close to My Heart
• Stamp & Stencils from Unity Stamps (De Fleur Daisy)

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

Growing in Unity 2024, Day 4

Good morning!

Welcome! Today I am sharing a simple birthday card using the Birthday Blooms stamps and stencils.

I decided not to use the large Happy Birthday stamp that came with the set, opting to place that inside the card instead. I wanted to use something smaller so I used a sentiment from another Unity set.

I hope you like it!

Supplies, card size: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Hammermill Color Copy
• Embossing Folder from Spellbinders (Tiny Dots)
• Ink from Scrapbook.com, Momento, Tsukineko and Fund Stampers Journey (Liquid Silk)
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Many More Birthdays)
• Stamp and die from Unity Stamps (Birthday Blooms)
• Stencils from Unity Stamps (Layering Peony)

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

Growing in Unity 2024, Day 3

Good morning!

Welcome! Today I am sharing a Slimline card, These seem to be in style right now but I’ve been making them off and on for years.

Unity Stamps has some wonderful slimline stamp dies in stock but for this card I am using their layering tulips creating a card that was quick, easy to use and produced stunning results!

Supplies, card size: Slimline 4: x 8.75

• Cardstock: The Paper Studio (base) & Hammermill Color Copy
• Design Paper from Momenta (Marbled)
• Die from Unity Stamps (Tulip Die)
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Bee-Cause)
• Ink from Scrapbook.com. Tsukineko and Momento
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a banner)
• Sentiment from Unity Sta,ps (Celebration Time)
• Sequins from Close to My Heart
• Stamp from Unity Stamps (Slimline Layering Tulips)
• Stencil from Unity Stamps (Slimline Layering Tulips)

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

(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity 2024, Day 2

Good morning!

Welcome! Today I am sharing a masculine card I made using Woodland Layers stamps and Mountainscapes stencils.

I love making masculine cards when I get the chance to make (which is not often). This set from Unity Stampsis perfect for those masculine cards when needed.

Supplies, card size: 5 x 7

• Bling from Recollections
• Cardstock from Stampin up!
• Ink from Scrapbook.com
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, kisses & Birthday Wishes)
• Stamps from Unity Stamps (Woodland Layers)
• Stencil from Unity Stamps (Mountainscapes)

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

(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity 2024, Day 1

Good morning!

Once again, I have been given the opportunity to share my love of Unity Stamps with so many Crafty Friends! I don’t take this gift lightly as there are many talented crafters out there that put their name in the hat in the hopes of getting selected. I hope you enjoy what I have created for my week in the saddle!

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

This week I’ll be working with several of Unity’s Stencil sets. I love these sets as they are easy to use and the results are always outstanding 

I don’t often make square cards, but this stencil set works perfectly for that. I am a little bummed because while I ordered the Bevy of Balloons stamp that works with this stencil set, I didn’t order in time to use for this event.

I really do love this stencil set and can't wait to get the stamp!

 

The frosting looking borders on either side of the image are cut from some foam board I bought from the Dollar store. I’ve been seeing cards and videos of how to use it with dies and I had to try it! I absolutely loved how they turned out. Easy to cut with my Big Shot and the details of the die are not lost. Plus, it’s foam and very light, so it will not add weight for mailing.

 

I do not know who made the die, I found it at a local resale shop, and it was just in a bag with 4 other dies that also make frosting looking die-cuts. If someone recognizes it, please let me know in the comments!

Supplies, card size: 6 x 6

• Cardstock from Colorbok (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Die Unknown (Frosting)
• Foam board from the Dollar Tree
• Ink from Scrapbook.com, Tsukineko and Fun Stampers Journey (Liquid Silk)
• Marker from Mala
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Many More Birthdays)
• Stencils from Unity Stamps (Balloon Layering Stencil)

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

(Hugs) Cara

Buttlers in Blue ...

Good morning,
Sharing a birthday card for a co-worker who happens to like the color blue and butterflies.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Die from Crafters Companion (Fluttering By)
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Close to My Heart (For Every Occasion)
• Stencil from Creative Expressions (Scattered Diamonds)

Thanks for Stopping By,
Cara

Embellishments … Challenge 315

Good morning,

Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt this new challenge is “Use Embellishments”

These are my Halloween cards. I used one of the great layouts from Call me Craft Al. The sketch shows some greenery, and I decided to add googlie eyes to them.

Supplies: 5.50 x 4.25 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Colorbok (Marbled), DCWV (Halloween), ProvoCraft (Speckled Frog) and The Paper Studio (Textured Halloween Polka)
• Dies from Kokorosa (Leaves & Pumpkin Scarecrow)
• Googlie eyes from my stash
• Ink from Scrapbook.com
• #Showusyoursheetload
• #SUYSSep2021

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge!

Fall Decor ...

Good morning,
I decided to make some seasonal décor for my desk at work. This is for Fall …

Supplies, Wall Decor

• 8” x 8” Frame from Amazon (Heart Art)
• Cardstock for background from Bazzill
• Design Paper from My Mind’s Eye (Home)
• Die from Gina Marie Designs (Pumpkin Quilt)

Thanks for stopping by!
Cara

Lordy Lordy, who turned forty?

Good morning,
Sharing a card I made for a friend celebrating her 40th birthday. 

I roughed up the edges of the pieces a bit to give it some texture and I added some small gray speckles in and around the edges of the card here and there. I know they are impossible to see in the photo though.

Sketch used

Supplies, 5x7 card

• Cardstock: The Paper Studio
• Design Paper: Spring (American Crafts)
• Die(s): Heart Prints (Papertrey Ink)
• Embossing folder: Swiss Dots (Cuttlebug)
• Ink: Tsukineko
• ProMarkers
• Sketch: Mojo Sketch 508
• Stamp & Die set: Hey Birthday Chick! (Stampin Up!)

Thanks for stopping by~

Cara  

Challenges Entered

Inspired by a Song … Challenge 314

Good morning,

Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt this new challenge is “Inspired by a Song”

I happen to love pretty much any kind of music, but I especially love music from the 50’s and 60’s. Recently I was listening to oldies type music on YouTube and along came a song from Don Ho, He was a singer from Hawaii, extremely handsome and popular back in the day!

Anyway, the song was Tiny Bubbles which is basically a song about Champagne. Very fun song, so that is what inspired my card this challenge!

I used some ink and a blending brush on a scrap of the yellow cardstock then die cut that to had some interest to the swirls, I then inked around the card base as well as softly on the top layer.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Bazzill
• Die is unknown
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Balloons & Banners)
• Ink from Stampin up! & Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from a Unity Stamps grab bag

Thanks for stopping by!

Cara

The Outlawz Sketch Challenge, October 2024

Good Afternoon!

I am running a bit late today but I’m here now to let you all know that we have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE.

This month we are asking you to use two circles. Here’s my take on the challenge. I made a birthday card for my son. I rarely make circle cards so this one is not perfect but I made it work and am happy withthe way it turned out.

Supplies: Circle card
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
Design paper from Unity Stamps (Rustic Wood)
Dies from Creative Expressions (Faux Quilled Blooms), Spellbinders (Grand Scalloped Circles) & Unknown (Lg Happy Birthday)
Nuvo drops in Brown & White

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

Cature your dreams ...

Good morning,

A co-worker was moving to a new position, and I was asked if I had a suitable card.

I went through my box and found one I made in 2019 that would be perfect. The card was made by heat embossing the image onto watercolor paper and then using the smoosh technique with the gel crayons and water. I always loved how this butterfly came out.

Anyway, I did have a slight challenge with the size as many people needed to sign and this was an A2 card. So I just did some chopping and using a card sketch turned on it’s side from Mojo Monday, I created this card!

Original Card

Remake

Supplies, 5.5 x 8.50 card

• Black Embossing powder from Stampin Up!
• Canson cold press watercolor paper
• Cardstock from The Paper Studios (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Dew drop jewels from my stash
• Faber-Castel gel crayons
• India Ink from Memories
• Sentiment from Unity Stamp Company
• Sketch Mojo Monday 496
• Swallowtail Butterfly from Stampin Up!

Thanks for stopping by!
Cara

Colors of Fall ...

Good morning,

It’s time for another challenge at the Cut it Up Challenge! A die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that hand held punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut.

Our theme this challenge is Colors of Fall and I made a slimline card.

Supplies:

• Cardstock: The Paper Studio and my scrap bin
• Design paper” Amber Autumn from DCWV and my scrap bin
• Dies: Fall Leaves Scroll from Tutti Designs, Halloween Pumpkins from Amazon and Nested Stitched Slimline Rectangles from CottageCutz
• Ink: Stampin Up!
• Sentiment: Bountiful Fall from Unity Stamps

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you check out the challenge and play along!
(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Crafty Catz Challenge #678,Anything Goes

Love Those Pretty Papers September Challenge

Creative Challenge $18 Anything Goes

Birthdays and Broccoli

Good morning,

Sharing the Birthday card I made for my surprise-adopted daughter. She loves crabs and broccoli, go figure.

I've had this crab from Twistoon for a bit and was originally going to have him hold a candle but then I bought the broccoli die from Kokorosa not to long ago and I could not resist having him hold the broccoli instead.

I hope you find it as funny as she did!

 

Supplies, 5x7 card

• Card stock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Clear Pop of color from Scrapbook.com
• Die from Kokorosa, Broccoli
• Image from Twistoon, Scaredy Crab printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Ink from Tsukineko, Pastel Kaleidacolor
• Promarkers
• Stamps from Close to My Hearts, Birthday Confetti

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Challenges Entered

A Place to Start: September 2024, Anything Goes

Pammies Inky Pinkies Challenges: PIP Challenge 2436, Anything Goes

 

Cut it Up: What's in your Garden? ...

Good morning,

Today I am sharing a card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt this new challenge is “What is in your Garden

I have some gorgeous floral dies so was hard pressed to pick out something for this card, but recently I received a new set I purchased on sale and decided to play with it since it was already on ly desk and perfect for this challenge.

5 x 7 card supplies

• Cardstock from The Papers Studio (base) and my scrap bin
• Clear Nuvo drops
• Die, Craft-a-flower: Cosmos from Altenew
• Die, Layered Butterfly is unknown
• Ink from Scrapbook.com and Tsukineko
• Sentiment from Stampin Up!
• Stencil, Cloud moon & stars from Stampin up!

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you check out the challenge and play along!
(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

• Dragonfly Dreams Challenge: September Challenge - Happy Birthday
• A Cut Avbove Challenge: September - Anything Goes + optional Monochromatic
• Crazy is our fame, Stencils are our game: September 2024 Anything with Stencils + optional theme: Fall Frenzy (Anything Fall)
• Ellibelles' Corner" September Challenge - Anything Goes
• The Paper Funday Challenges: September 2024 Challenge #69 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Create Your Own Background

Birthday Flowers

Good morning!

We have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE.

We have changed things up a bit in the hopes of bringing in more participants so the challenge this month is to use a Circle focal point with an added twist of using a bow.

For my card this month I am using a lovely image from Anne Fenton called Vase of Roses that I fussy cut after coloring and attached to the card with foam.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Alcohol markers: Copics and ProMarkers
• Cardstock from the Paper Studio
• Design Paper from my stash
• Die(s): Tiny Scallop Circles (Reasonable Craft Dies) & Tiny Twine bow (Waffle Flower)
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Nuvo Drops
• Sentiment from Approaching Perfections (Unity Stamps)

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

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Dragonfly Dreams: September Challenge, Happy Birthday

Ellibelle's Corner: Wednesdays September Challenge

I Love ProMarkers Challenge: Challenge 566

Creative Inspiration Challenges: #18, Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog: Challenge #284, Anything goes

Patties Creations: Challenge #222 is “Anything Goes”

Good morning,

Sharing a fun slimline birthday card that I made for a friend of mine

Card stock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!

Design Paper from DCWV, Poisier Glitter Print

Die for Close to My Heart, Party Banners

Die from Whimsey Stamps, Birthday Scallops Slimline

Embossing folder from Spellbinders, Balloons and Banners

Ink from Tsukineko

Sentiment from Scraps of Love, Stitches of Love

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Challenges Entered

Cut it Up Challenge; Anything goes

Good morning,

Today I am sharing a card for the Cut it Up Challenge #311. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut.

Our prompt this new challenge is “Anything Goes”.

I tend to make cards without greetings on the front so I can use them for most occasions. I will add a sentiment as needed or just place it inside instead. This allows me to have more control over the types of cards I have, otherwise I wind up with many cards for one occasion and it can take a long time to use them.

5 x 7 card supplies

• Cardstock from The Papers Studio
• Design Paper from FSC.org, Wildflower
• Die from Kokorosa, Gift Ribbon
• Die from Unknown, Layered Flowers
• Stash: Rhinestone

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you check out the challenge and play along!
(Hugs) Cara

Best Day Ever, Easy cards

Good morning,

Sharing some cards I made using the “Stack, Slice, Shuffle” method. This is a great way to get a series of cards on short notice or you just want something quick and easy.

I usually use this process when teaching someone new to card making because it can be easily adjusted not mater the card size you are making.

 
Supplies, three 5 x 7 cards

• Card stock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Heidi Swapp, Sugar Chic
• Die from Fun Stampers Journey, Spring Blooms
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Sentiment from Scraps of Love, Stitches of Love

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Cut it up Challenge - Thinking of you

Good morning,

Today I am sharing a card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

 For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt this challenge is Thinking of You.

Card size: 5.50" x 5.50"

Cardstock from The Papers Studio (base) and Stampin Up!

Design Paper from Photoplay, Aloha

Die from Kokorosa, Oval petal Frame

Die from Spellbinders, Label 10

Die from Spellbinders, Plum Blossoms

Embossing folder from Stampin Up!, Subtle

Stash: Pearls

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you check out the challenge and play along!

(Hugs) Cara

The Outlawz Sketch Challenge - use flowers

Good morning!

We have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE.

We are changing things up a bit in the hopes of bringing in more participants so the challenge this month is to use an oval focal point with an added twist of using flowers.

Here’s what I came up with! Come show us what you created using these two prompts.

Sketch

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and scrap bin

Die from Tutti Designs, Frilly Flower Frame

Die from Waffle Flower, Tiny Twine Bow

Embossing folder from Momenta, Moroccan

Ink from Stampin Up and Tsukineko

Punch from Stampin up, Pick a Banner

Rhinestones from my Stash

Sentiment from Close to My Heart, You make me Happy

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

Joined a new Design Team ...

Good morning,

Well today I was supposed to be a Guest DT for the Cut it Up Challenge located HERE but instead I joined the Design Team as a full-fledged member! I’m really excited about this opportunity because it will have me using my many craft dies more often. YAY!

So onto the challenge … For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut.

Our theme this challenge is Clean and Simple so I made a sweet Birthday card for a Great Aunt.

Supplies for 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from my scrap bin
• Dies: Fluttering by from Crafters Companions and Happy Birthday from Unknown
• Glimmer paper from Neenah
• Pearls from Stampin Up!

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you check out the challenge and play along!
(Hugs) Cara

Birthday YAY! ...

Good morning,
Sharing a fun birthday card that I CAS(d) from one I found on Pinterest. My cards are generally 5 x7 so I had to make a few adjustments…

 

The card I CAS(d) and link

https://stampstodiefor.com/patstamps/2018/05/just-in-case-happy-birthday-card.html

Supplies, 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock: Stampin Up!
• Design paper: Stampin Up!
• Die: Label 20 from Spellbinders; Flower border unknown
• Liquid silk: Fun Stampers Journey
• Pearls: Closet to my Heart
• Sentiment from Close to my Heart

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Retirement Teepee Card ...

Good morning,
Today I am sharing a teepee style card I made as a Guest Designer for the Creative Creases Challenge located HERE.

This was made from 3pcs of 8 x 8 cardstock and uses a magnet to latch it onto shape.

Supplies

• Cardstock:The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper: Happy times from Close to My Heart
• Dies: Banner & Little bird Unknown; Butterfly Profile & Dragonfly from Gina Marie Designs; Ivy & Leaves Circle from Kokorosa; Spring Blooms and Spring Blooms Mini from Fun Stampers Journey
• Stamps: Retirement Sentiments from Makers Forte
• Stash: Half pearls & Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by and please check out the challenge!
(Hugs) Cara

Off on a New Adventure ...

Good morning,

Sharing a card, I made for a co-worker who left to work from another school district. She loves purple so I added lots of it to the card! 

This is a large 7” x 7” square so lots of people could sign it. I even had to make the envelope to fit, which I don’t mind. This is probably the biggest card I’ve made to date, so it was an interesting process.

I couldn’t get the base from one piece of cardstock so had to cut a larger piece for the front and score in a tab to connect the two pieces.

The Astors I cut from a piece of pale-yellow scrap cardstock and then used markers to add more color to the blossoms and green for the leaves. I also colored white cardstock scraps with a darker color and placed in the open gaps of the purple flowers to give a bit more dimension.

Sketch used as inspiration

Supplies for 7 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper: Poiser Glitter Print from DCWV
• Dies: Floral Layers from Sizzix & Stitched Astor Corner from Memory Box
• Embossing folders: Slimline Flower from Spellbinders & Subtle from Stampin Up!
• Liquid silk drops from Fun Stampers Journey
• Markers: Purple Crayola marker & Copics G07 Nile Green, G99 Olive, Y15 Cadmium Yellow
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Sketch is one I found on Pinterest but there was no link back to where it came from

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Roses are pink ...

Good morning,

Sharing a card, I made for a work birthday. This is reusing a card front from another card I made. I liked the original card well enough but I actually made it backwards so I was going to have to do some cutting to fix it.

I’m pretty happy with the results

ORIGINAL

Supplies for 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from Stampin Up! and my scrap box
• Curved sentiment & die is unbranded
• Design paper was a gift from a BRAK friend
• Ink from Memories
• Layout is based on a sketch from I Spy Sketches
• Nuvo drops
• Rose die is unbranded

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara