My Creative Chaos: November 2024

Friday, November 8, 2024

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

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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!

Facebook: UNITY {show & tell}

Instagram

YouTube

Thank for stopping by

Cara

Monday, November 4, 2024

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

Friday, November 1, 2024

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!