Here comes Santa Claus

No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. ~ Francis Pharcellus Church

Good morning!

A new Sunday Song & Rhyme challenge is in process at The Outlawz Challenges. Each week we will give you a theme based on a song or a rhyme along with a bit of the lyrics/lines with which to take inspiration from to create a card/project! You can also look on-line to get more information about the Song/Rhyme.

Our sponsor this month is our very own Anne Fenton with a prize of 3 pre-selected digital stamps

This week’s inspiration comes from a rhyme/song selected by Deb

Song: Here Comes Santa Claus

Here comes Santa Claus

Here comes Santa Claus

Right down Santa Claus Lane

Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer

Pullin' on the reins

Bells are ringin', children singin'

Supplies (5 x 7)

• Card stock from The Paper Studio (Base), American Crafts and Stampin Up!
• Glitter glue from Studio G
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• Rhinestones from Recollections
• Santa topper is from a Memory kit called Christmas Cheer
• Sentiment from Penny Black “Joy & Merriment”
• Snowflake punches from EK Success and Martha Stewart

So, remember to stop by The Outlawz Challenges where a new challenge starts every day of the week!

(Hugs) Cara

The Color Red ...

Red is the ultimate cure for sadness. ~ Bill Blass

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing my card for the new color challenge which is currently running at The Outlawz Challenges.

Our sponsor this month with a prize of 3 images is The Paper Shelter and this week Ursula has selected a monotone challenge for us in the color red!

For my 5 x 7 card I am using a TPS image called Rose and a Verve Sketch

Here's the Sketch (Okay I messed up a few things, but close enough right?)

Here’s the Board

Supplies:

• Pre-colored Image “Rose” from The Paper Shelter printed on Stampin Up! Whisper White cardstock
• Card stock from The Paper Studio (Base), Stampin Up! and American Crafts
• Design Paper from DCWV “Forbidden Floral” and scrap bin
• Rhinestones from the Dollar store
• Sizzix dies, Classic Circles
• Sketch: Verve VLVAPR2011

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges where a new challenge starts every day of the week!

(Hugs) Cara

Dreaming of a White Christmas

Silently, like thoughts that come and go, the snowflakes fall, each one a gem. ~ William Hamilton Gibson

Good morning!

A new Sunday Song & Rhyme challenge is in process at The Outlawz Challenges. Each week we will give you a theme based on a song or a rhyme along with a bit of the lyrics/lines with which to take inspiration from to create a card/project! You can also look on-line to get more information about the Song/Rhyme.

Our sponsor this month is our very own Anne Fenton with a prize of 3 pre-selected digital stamps.

This week’s inspiration comes from a rhyme/song selected by Lynn

Song: I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know

Where the treetops glisten and children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know

Where the treetops glisten and children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I generally struggle with all white cards. I think they look amazing but when I try to make them, I want to start throwing color on them but I do believe I managed to pull this one off. Was so happy with how it turned out I actually made 3 more to add to my Christmas card file.

Supplies (A2 card)

• Card stock from The Paper Studio
• Christmas Elegance embossing folder from Embossalicious!
• Pearls from Recollections
• Stash: Metal tag, Snowflake sequins
• White Eyelash trim from a Collage pack
• White sequin trim from Novtex 

So, remember to stop by The Outlawz Challenges where a new challenge starts every day of the week!

(Hugs) Cara

Beach Hut Holiday ...

Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering. ~ A. A. Milne

Hi there! 

Today starts a new monthly challenge on the SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog and this month our challenge theme is Celebrations! For my 5 x 7 card, I used Beach Hut Holiday - image no 158 to make a retirement card.

Supplies:

• Digi Image “Beach Hut Holiday #158” from SheepSki Designs printed on Stampin up! Whisper White card stock.
• Card stock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Dark Roast Silk from Fun Stampers Journey
• Diamond Glaze from Judkins
• Ink from Scrapbook.com
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Repeat Impressions (The inside says: It’s just a pleasant change of direction.)

Now ... You have two ways to play along with SheepSki Designs!

BLOG ... Where you can use any hand colored image for a chance to win 3 images ... BUT, if you use a SheepSki Designs image and are the winner, you get an additional image choice

or

FACEBOOK ... Where you must use a SheepSki Designs Image for a chance to win 3 images

As a bonus, when you are done shopping in the STORE, use this code “skiandrea10” at checkout to receive a 10% discount off your purchase! So, come along and play one or both! Can't wait to see what you create!

(Hugs) Cara

For the Love of Music ...

Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us. ~ Martin Luther

Good morning! 

Today is December 1^st and the start of a new Progressive Freebie Challenge at The Outlawz Challenges.

Each month we send you a free digital image to use in the Freebie/Progressive challenge. Once your creation is completed, upload it into the freebie challenge and you will automatically receive the next month free digi. We will have one image per month so you have plenty of time to create a project using the image.

If you would like to participate, please register with your name and email address to: outlawzprogressivechallenge@gmx.com

Our sponsor this month is StarzStamps with a really cute image called The Conductor.

Website ~ starinmypocket.net

Etsy Digi Shop ~ starstampz.etsy.com

Facebook Page ~ www.facebook.com/starstampz

FB Group ~ www.facebook.com/groups/755491167893180/

This image is so verstaile and can be used for anything from Christmas cards to birthday cards. I decided on a masculine tone card and used a sketch I found on Pinterest. (NOTE: There is no identifer on the sketch so I don't know who made it or where it came from. If you know, please contact me so that I can give credit and a link back to the owner!)  I did decide to not add a sentiment to the front.of the card. I find I am doing that moe and more these days.

Sketch

Supplies: A2 card

• Image “The Conductor” printed on Stampin Up! Whisper White Card stock
• Black Nuvo drops
• Card stock. The Paper Studio (Base) & Stampin Up!
• Design Paper, Forbidden Floral by DCVW
• ProMarkers 

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges where a new challenge starts every day of the week!

(Hugs) Cara