The Outlawz November 2025 Sketch Challenge, Final

Good morning

This November Sketch Challenge will be the final one for the Outlawz Challenges.

Starting January 1st, we are rolling out three updated challenges and hope that you all follow along. We truly appreciate everyone who has been with us starting as far back as when we used the Ning platform and cheering us along as we navigated using Blogger and Facebook as our new way to share our challenges!

We are looking forward to the coming new year and all your creative shares!

But for now, it’s time for our November 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE).

These days we are doing things differently than traditional sketch challenges … we are giving you a shape that must be prominent on your card or project along with a theme.

This month our shape is a Rectangle with the cue of Christmas. I hope you are inspired to create something wonderful and play along in our challenge this month!

My card is a very simple card for this challenge. I am in the process of buying a house and beginning to pack, so craft supplies are being limited. I had a pack of card covers that had been given to me, so I am making use of those pre-made items!

 
Supplies: 5 x 7

• Card cover unknown – was a gift
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Green Copic marker to add light highlights to the large sentiment
• Ink from Stamping up!
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Stamped from Unity Stamps (Say it Big, Holiday)

You can also check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

The Outlawz October Sketch Challenge 2025

Good morning

It’s time for The Outlawz October 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE). These days we are doing things differently than traditional sketch challenges … we are giving you a shape that must be prominent on your card or project along with a theme

This month our shape is an Oval with the cue of Autumn/Fall.

Here is my card. My schedule has been hectic these days and I just am not finding time in the craft room like I used too so I am still short seasonal cards this year and so happy to have another one done!

I hope you are inspired to create something wonderful for your bestie and play along in our challenge this month!

Supplies: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design Paper: Hearth & Harvest, Craftsmart
• Die: Autumn wheelbarrow, unbranded
• Die: Stitched scalloped ovals, Gina Marie Designs
• Ink Versafine Claire
• Sentiment from Harvesting Thanks, Unity Stamps
• Stash: Card candy

You can also check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)
Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

The Outlawz Skecth Challenge: Circles

Good morning

It’s time for The Outlawz September 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE). These days we are doing things differently than traditional sketch challenges … we are giving you a shape that must be prominent on your card or project along with a theme

This month our shape is a Circle with the cue of Halloween or Fall

 

Here is my card. I am short Seasonal cards this year so very happy to have one done!

I hope you are inspired to create something wonderful for your bestie and play along in our challenge this month!

Supplies: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from The Paper Studio
• Die from Sizzix (Classic Ovals)
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
• Punches from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Phases)

You can also check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

The Outlawz Sketch Challenge: August 2025

Good morning
It’s time for The Outlawz August 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE). These days we are doing things differently than traditional sketch challenges … we are giving you a shape that must be prominent on your card or project along with a theme.

This month our shape is a Oval with the cue of adding leaves!

Here is my card. I hope you are inspired to create something wonderful for your bestie and play along in our challenge this month!

 

Sketch I used

Supplies: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Stampin Up!
• Die from Spellbinders (Floral Ovals)
• Die: leaves and heart are not braded
• Distress Ink
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps Grab bag
• Sketch from the Sugar Sketch Challenge (SPDSS09)

You can also check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

The Outlawz Sketch Challenge: Hearts

Good morning

It’s time for The Outlawz July 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE). These days we are doing things differently than traditional sketch challenges … we are giving you a shape that must be prominent on your card or project along with a theme

This month our shape is a Heart with the cue being Friendship!

Here is my card. I hope you are inspired to create something wonderful for your bestie and play along in our challenge this month!

Supplies: 5 x 7

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!

Design Paper from Craft Sensations (Glitter)

Die from Crafters Square (Hearts)

Embossing folder from Creative Expressions (Heart to Heart)

Flat back pearls from Stampin Up!

Ink from Tsukineko

Sentiment from Unity Stamps Grab bag

You can also check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Best Birthday Ever ...

Good morning

It’s time for The Outlawz June 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE). These days we are doing things differently than traditional sketch challenges … we are giving you a shape that must be prominent on your card or project along with a theme

This month our shape is a square with a cue of Flowers.

  

I used this card as inspiration

Supplies: 5.50 x 5.50 card

• Card Sketch #45 from Cardabilities
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Died from Honeybee Stamps (Cone Flower) & Sizzix (Classic Circles, Scallop Circles)
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair) & Scrapbook.com
• Pearls from Stampin up!
• Sentiment from Scraps of Love (Stitches of Love)
• Shimmer Cardstock from Neenah

You can also check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)
Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

May 2025 Sketch Challenge: Spring or is it?

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It’s time for The Outlawz May 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE). These days we are doing things differently than traditional sketch challenges … we are giving you a shape that must be prominent on your card or project along with a theme

This month the shape is a scalloped circle with a Spring theme and our lovely sponsor is Andrea from SheepSki Designs. You can find her ETSY shop HERE

I admit, I messed this one up, remembered the circles but forgot the theme and went on my merry way making this card!

But I like to think that coffee is a year round flavor?

Supplies: 5 x 7 card
Image from SheepSki Designs (Coffee) and printed on Hammermill Color Copy
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
Die from Spellbinders: Scalloped Circles
Design paper from Unity Stamps (Coffee Loving)
Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
ProMarkers
Sentiment from Close to My Heart (You make me Happy)
Stash: Enamel Dots
Vellum from Stampin Up!

You can also check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

April 2025 TOL Sketch Challenge

Good morning

It’s time for The Outlawz April 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE). These days we are doing things differently than traditional sketch challenges … we are giving you a shape that must be prominent on your card or project along with a theme

This month our shape is a rectangle with a Birthday theme.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

Bling from Stash

Cardstock from Stampin Up!

Design Paper from Close to My Heart

Die(s) from Sizzix (Happy Birthday to You) & Unknown (Photo Frame & Stitched Flowers)

Distress Ink

You can also check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Wish Upon a Star

Good morning

It’s time for The Outlawz March 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE)These days we are doing things differently than traditional sketch challenges … we are giving you a shape that has to be prominent on your card or project.

This month we are asking you to use a Star as you main focal point with a twist of the color green.

 

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from the Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Stampin Up! (Forever Greenery)
• Dies are unknown (Stitched Stars)
• Ink from Tsukineko (VersaFine Clair) and Stampin Up!
• Liquid Silk from Fun Stampers Journey
• Rhinestone star from my stash
• Sentiment from Close to My Hear (You're not old)
• Stencil from Spellbinders (Star Bright)

You can also check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

The Outlawz February 2025 Sketch Challenge

Good morning
It’s time for The Outlawz February 2025 Sketch Challenge! Our challenge (located HERE)

You can check our Main blog (HERE) as well as our FanPage (HERE)  

This month we are asking you to use a circle with a twist of Celebrations.

The felt bird on my card is from a packet of felt birds a friend sent me a while back. I’m really trying to use all these fun sticks and add-ons.

I did add some tiny white circles to the eyes though to make them stand out a bit more.

Sketch used

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from the Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from scrap bin
• Dies from Sizzix (Classic Circles)
• Double circle punch from Stampin Up!
• Embossing Folder from Stampin Up! (Subtle)
• Glitter cardstock from scrap bin
• Ink from Tsukineko (VersaFine Clair)
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Too Much Cake)
• Sketch from mette witus

(Hugs) Cara

Welcome to 2025!!!

Good Afternoon and Happy New Year.

Welcome to 2025 and once again, I am running way late getting my card for The Outlawz January 2025 Sketch Challenge!

2024 has been crazy for me – so many life changes. Adjusting to life as a non-married person. Selling my home of 23 years and relocating to an unfamiliar area and having to learn where everything is and all the stuff that goes along with that. Interviewing and accepting a new job after being retired for 6 years.

I am staying blissfully positive that 2025 will be an amazing year for me and I hope it is for you as well!

Our challenge this month (located HERE) is being sponsored by Anne’s Digital Arts (located HERE).

This month we are asking you to use a circle with a twist of cute.

The image I chose is not necessarily “cute”, but I thought the design paper would help with that as I love the colorful polka dots. Kinda of reminded me of Christmas lights! My favorite color! LOL

I colored with image with some new alcohol markers I bought at a pretty good price at a discount department store. They are from the Creative Expert, 128 markers which also came in a nice carry case. I did have to use a couple of Copic colors as well since they were colors not in the CW set.

They aren’t bad. The fine tips are not so fine so it was a bit difficult to work in some of the smaller areas of the image, but I made it work.

Sketch used: SSC 617

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Image from Anne’s Digital Art (Christmas Grape Vine Wreath) printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Alcohol Markers from Creative Expert and Copics
• Cardstock from the Paper Studio (base)
• Design Paper from Echo Park (Santa Claus Lane)
• Dies from Sizzix (Classic Circles)
• Embossing Folder from Spellbinders (Holly Flourish)
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Sequins from my Stash
• Sketch from Split Coast Stampers SCC617
• Stamp from Close to My Heart (Mistle Kisses)

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(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

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

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”

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

Holiday Hugs ...

Good morning!

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

Our sponsor this month is the lovely Andrea of SheepSki Designs. I am using her image Roman for a start to my 2024 Christmas cards.

This month’s sketch provided by Mette Witus, Mette Witus – Product designer for Danmore Hobby ApS (wordpress.com) and is actually a great layout for using up scrap bits of design paper.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Image “Romeo” from SheepSki Designs printed on hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock: The Paper Studio (base)
• Design Paper & Glitter paper are all from my scrap box
• Dies: Framed Tags & Stitched Borders, Unknown
• Embossing folder Holly Flourish from Spellbinders
• Ink is VersaFine Clair from Tsukineko
• Iridescent snowflakes and red hearts are from my stash
• ProMarkers Used: Blender Pen, CG00 Cool Grey 0, CG02 Cool Grey 2, G258 Leaf Green, G457 Grass, IG0 Ice Grey 0, O177 Bright Orange, O234 Chocolate, O324 Burnt Sienna, O538 Tan, R445 Crimson, R565 Poppy
• Sentiment from Holiday Hugs set by Wplus9
• Sketch from Mette Witus

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

Butterfly Wishes ...

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

This month’s sketch provided by me. You can find all my sketches in the tab bar above. Feel free to use but please credit me and link back to my blog if you use one.

This layout is quick and opens up a few possibilities for adding embellishments,

I am sorry as I tried multiple times to get a good picture of my card but my light box is not cooperating with me but this card is full of shimmer and looks so pretty in real life. So pretty!

Sketches by Me CCBC28

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Banner die from Stampin Up!
• Butterfly from Hobby Flora. These are 3-D and also have a slight shimmer to them.
• Circle die from M&C Boutique *Looped Edge Circles)
• Heavy weight Shimmer cardstock from Neenah for the base. A lighter weight was used for the white circle and the banner was made with iridescent embossed paper from Craft Sensations.
• Ink from Memories
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps grab bag
• Sketch by Me CCBC28

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

Entry 3

Craft-alnica Challenge
Challenge #361: BIRTHDAY CARD

Entry 21

Ellibelle's Corner
Flowers Galore for Allsorts Challenge #784

Entry 45

Pammie's Inky Pinkie's Challenges

PIP Challenge 2422

Entry 67

Make My Monday

#227 B is for .... 

Entry 100
A Per fect Time to Craft
Open Challenge for June, #6-2024

Birthday Greetings ...

Good morning!
We have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE and would be delighted if you would come and join us!

This month’s sketch is provided by Mette Witus. More of her amazing sketches can be found HERE.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design paper from The Paper Studio (Watercolor)
• Dies from Papertrey Ink (Solid heart prints) and Quickutz (Nesting Squares)
• Image from All Dressed Up (Jam jars) printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
• ProMarkers
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a Banner)
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes)
• Sketch from Mette Witus

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

Aloha Friday Challenge #10 - Flowers

Entry #2

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #277

Entry #10

Craft Rocket Challenge #114 - Flowers

Entry #8

Creative Inspiration Challenges #14 - Anything Goes

Entry #9

Moving along with the Times May Challenge 166 - FLOWERS
Entry #13 

My heart for Mother's Day ...

Good morning!

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

This month’s sketch comes from Sandra and is perfect for a Mother’s Day card!

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!

Design Paper from Little Birdie Designs (Purple Passion)

Die from Spellbinders (Hearts)

Embossing folder from Stampin Up! (Subtle)

Ink from Stampin Up!

Mulberry paper a gift from Sandra

Pearl Swirl from the Paper Studios

Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Tiny Talk)

Sketch by Sandra

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

Sketch Challenge: Sending Hugs

Good morning!
We have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE and we are using another gorgeous Sketch from Mette Witus who graciously gave permission for us to use. You can find more of her amazing sketches HERE

The adorable image comes from Anne Fenton, Anne’s Digital Arts. You can find more of her images HERE

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Image from Anne Fenton (Gathering Flowers) printed on Hammermill Premium Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base), Stampin Up! and my scrap bin
• Design paper from Close to My Heart (I think)
• Dies from Gina Marie Designs (Nested Pierced Fancy Labels), Stampin Up! (Little leaves) and Unbranded (Sending Hugs)
• Gems from Stampin up!
• ProMarkers
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Treasured Tags)
• Sketch used from Mette Witus, Made with Love

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

THIS CARD HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES

Pammies Inky Pinky Challenge 

PIP Challenge 2409, Anything Goes

Entry 24

Allsorts Challenge

Week 770, Anything Goes w/ Option of Spring

Entry 93

Passion for Markers

Week 729, Colors of Spring

Entry 9