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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Turning 12 months old!

Good morning,

Another November birthday card I made for a sweet little that turned one year old.

The inside says: Congratulations on turning 12 ... months that is! Happy First Birthday! 
 I recieved the number line image from a Unity tamps grab bag and I just love using it for birthday cards, especially Littles!


This card is based on one I found on Pinterest
Sheri Gilson
Paper Crafty’s Creation https://papercraftyscreations.blogspot.com/


Size: A2
  • Cardstock: The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
  • Design Paper: Echo Park (Bundle of Joy)
  • Dies: Stampin Up! (Sweet Buttons)
  • Embossing folder: Cuttlebug (Swiss dots)
  • Ink: Scrapbook.com
  • Sentiment: Stampin Up! (Teeny Tiny Wishes) & Unity Stamps
  • Twine: My Stash
Thanks for stopping by! 
(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Creative Fingers Challenge
Entry 20

As You Like It Challenge

Pattie's Design Creations Challenge
Entry 30

Polkadoodles Cardmaking Challenge
Entry 5

Friday, December 15, 2023

The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge, Christmas/Winter

Good morning!
Today is the start of a new challenge at The Outlawz Challenge. You can play along HERE

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

This month our challenge is something Winter/Christmas.

I made this fun fold card for a woman who has mentored and mothered me for years. She considers me her daughter and I love her very much even though she lives quite a bit of distance from me so I’ve been unable to see her in person for a long time!

I saw this card on Pinterest and ended up watching and following a video (HERE) created by Sam Calcott UK. Great video, well done, fairly easy to follow and the card us fun to make and when I sent out, I used 5 x 7 envelope without issue.




Supplies: A2
Cardstock: The Paper Studio (Base)
Design Paper: Recollections (Christmas)
Die: Concord & 9th (Poinsettia Quilt Top) – Sentiment; Unknown (Snowflakes)

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(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Little Red Wagon Challenge
ENTRY #40

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge
ENTRY  #38

Creative Creases Challenge
ENTRY #7

Creative Fingers Challenge
ENTRY #15

Cut it up Challenge Blog
ENTRY #11

ENTRY #10, Part 2


Sunday, December 10, 2023

Big Happy Wishes

Good morning,
November Birthdays have come and gone so I'm sharing a fun card I made for my daughter

This is called a Bay Window card and there seems to be quite a few variations of the layout. I think I like this one best.

The flowers on the side panel were done using the stamp off technique to add depth.(Looks better IRL)

I'm slowly starting to increase my selection of  6 x 6 pads for my cards as the patterns are a bit smaller and they are easier travel with. Still loving my 8 x 8 and 12 x 12 papers though. For this card I am using a new to me 6 x 6 pad called Family ties from Pebbles. I just love the designs and color combination of the set which consists of several shades of blue and green along with a love shade of yellow and brown and lends itself well to both feminine and masculine style cards.


Size: A2
  • Cardstock: Stampin Up!
  • Design Paper: Pebbles (Family Ties)
  • Dies: Yvonne Creations (Large flowers), Unknown (Small flowers & leaves)
  • Embossing folder: Stampin Up! (Subtle)
  • Ink: Stampin Up!
  • Rhinestones: Stampin Up!
  • Stamps: Unity Stamps (It’s a mug hug), Stamps by Judith (3 flower stubbie)
Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Challenges Entered

December 2023; Anything goes w/optional twist - NEW
Entry 58

Challenge 8; Anything goes
Entry 35

PIP Challenge 2349; Anything Goes
Entry 2

Challenge 306; Anything Goes
Entry 121

November 2023: Anything Goes
Entry 137

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge, Fall/Thanksgiving

Good morning!

Today is the start of a new challenge at The Outlawz Challenge. You can play along HERE

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

This month our challenge is something Fall or Thanksgiving based

My style tends to be fairly clean and simple although I really try to push myself outside my comfort zone. This card goes back a bit to the clean an simple style using design paper to create a lovely background for my die cuts.


Supplies: A2
  • Cardstock: The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
  • Design Paper: Honeybee Stamps (Harvest Festival)
  • Embossing folder: Gina K Designs (Fall Leaves)
  • Pumpkin die: Spellbinders (Fall Botanicals)
  • Rocking Chair die: Unknown
  • Sequins: My stash
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(Hugs) Cara

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Framed Pumpkins

Good morning!

Had a bit of crafty time with my girls and I made this pumpkin picture for my daughter who loves all thinks pumpkin!

I really like this pumpkin quilt die from Gina Marie Designs and love how this pumpkin came out.
Thinking I need to make a set of 4 in different patterns now for living space.


Size: A2
Cardstock: The Paper Studio
Design Paper: Honey Bee Stamps (Great Outdoors)
Die: Gina Marie Designs (Pumpkin Quilt)
Embossing folder: Embossalicious (Celtic Frame) 
Frame: Close to My Heart

Sunday, October 15, 2023

The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge, Halloween

Good morning!

Hard to believe we are half way through October and Halloween is almost upon us! Soon we'll be decorationg for Christmas!

Today is the start of a new challenge at The Outlawz Challenge. You can play along HERE

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

This month our challenge is Halloween!

This is the 2nd card like this I have made. It really is very easy, fun to make and looks amazing!



Supplies: A2
Bats: Whimsy Stamps (Bats & Bubbles) & Unknown
Cardstock: Stampin Up!
Design paper: American Crafts
Sentiment: Stampin Up! (Bag of Bones)
Skeleton: Gina Marie Designs
Spider: Unknown
Spiderweb: Poppy Stamps

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(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGESS ENTERED


ENTRY #24

ENTRY #70

ENTRY #192

ENTRY #13

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Monstrous Halloween

Good evening,

I've pretty much got my craft stuff out but I've been job hunting and not spending much time making anything but I really wanted to play with paper when I saw a card on Pinterest called a Bay Window card. It was so cool that I looked up the directions on how to make one.

People, this card is so easy to make and very fun to decorate. Of course, for my first card I just did panels but you can die cut windows into them for another look.

This card does use an A2 base but I would like to try a 5 x 7 so I need to look for that or see if I can figure out the measurements. This card is so easy that I imagine figuring that out will be fairly uncomplicated.

So here is my first Bay Window card creating a fun Halloween card using an older stamp & die set from Close to My Heart which was released in 2016 I believe. I think these guys are so adorable and adding fun googly eyes just ramps them up a to hilarious!



Size: A2
Cardstock: Close to My Heart
Design Paper: Close to My Heart (Jeepers Creepers)
Embellishments: Stash (Googly eyes)
Ink: Stampin Up!
Spiderweb: Sizzix
Stamps: Close to my Heart (Monstrous Halloween)

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Retro Rubber Challenge RRCB217
Entry #3

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog
Entry #5

Wednesday Creative Inspirations
Entry #43



Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Friday, September 15, 2023

The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge, Getting from point A to point B

Good Afternoon!

It has been a bit of time since I last posted. My life took an unexpected turn mid June and I found myself having to pack up my home of 23 years and relocate. I am now settled in a new place until I can find a forever home to purchase but I have managed to get my craft room unpacked more or less so was able to actually spend some time playing with paper. It was a nice retreat from everything I've been dealing with,

Today is the start of a new challenge at The Outlawz Challenge. You can play along HERE

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

This month our challenge is Getting from point A to point B. so think about all the fun ways to travel!
Think trains, planes and automobiles or maybe a hot air balloon or (out of the box) a dragonfly!


I used this sketch

I need a nice masculine card for an upcoming birthday so I went with a motorcycle focal point.

I created the foiled background by taping aluminum foil to a piece of card stock, then I used an embossing folder on one side to give some added interest and texture to the card.

Supplies: 5x7
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and scrap bin
  • Die (Motorcycle, side view) from Gina Marie Designs
  • Embossing folder (Metal Plate, 3D) from Stampin Up!
  • Ink (VersaFine Clair) from Tsukineko
  • Sentiment (Celebrate Today) from Close to My Heart
  • Sketches by Me: CCBC30
  • Square card candy from Recollections
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to join our Facebook Fan Page
(Hugs) Cara

Saturday, July 15, 2023

The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge, Let's have a picnic!

Good morning!
Today is the start of a new challenge at The Outlawz Challenge. You can play along HERE

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

We are in the final throes of remodeling our upstairs, this includes my craft room so many of my tools are in storage now. For this card I had to use many many dies as pretty much all my punches are packed up.


Supplies: 5x7
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base), Stampin Up! & scrap bin
  • Crop-a-dile for large flower center
  • Ink from Stampin Up!
  • Sentiment hand written with a black sharpie
  • Two-hole punch from Stampin Up! for flower center
  • Dies:
    • Birds from Impression Obsession
    • Bow from Cat bag from Mama Elephant
    • Grass with cattails from Cottage Cutz
    • Grassy hillside border from Fawn Lawn
    • Little birds & Woven basket from Gina Marie Designs
    • Spring Blooms & Spring Minis from Fun Stampers Journey
  • Dies to make the Ant:
    • Antenna – The handles from Autumn Wheelbarrow from Tutti Designs
    • Body - Ovals, unknown, Classic circles from Sizzix & Circle die from Bear bag by Mama Elephant.
    • Face – Eyes were created using pieces from an abstract bubble die I have. I colored 2 smaller pieces with a sharpie for the pupils. Smile is from Bunny bag from Mama Elephant
    • Legs are just strips cut down to size.
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(Hugs) Cara

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Progressive Freebie Challenge: June 2023

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE. I am a tad late getting this posted, but there is still plenty of time to play along as the challenge will run for one month ending on June 30, 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 stunning image from Sandra to create with!
I opted to stay with a mostly achromatic card of black, shades of gray & white but I did add a bit of gold to the eye to make them stand out a bt


Supplies for 5 x 7 card
  • Image printed on Hammermill color copy
  • Card candy from my stash
  • Dies from Sizzix (Classic circles)
  • Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Blistered) & Stampin up! (Subtle)
  • Ink from Tsuneko
  • Sentiment from Close to My Heart (Short & Sweet Sentiments)
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(Hugs) Cara

Thinking of you & coffee ...

Good morning!

A new Outlawz Color Challenge has started. You can check it out HERE

This month we have a gorgeous Inspiration photo from Angela.

While I have way more white accents than the photo I did pull in the blues along with the browns and caramel plus I went with the coffee theme!

I colored the bird with an ink pad and a blender pen then added a bit of clear Pop of Color to the for some shiny!


Sketch: Mojo Monday, week 2


Supplies (5 x 7)
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio and Stampin up!
  • Design Paper from Unity Stamps (Coffee Lovers)
  • Dies from M&C Boutique (Looped Edge Circles), Sizzix (Class Circles) & Unknown (Coffee cup with bird)
  • Embossing folder from Stampin up! (Tasteful Textures)
  • Ink from Stampin Up!
  • Sentiment from Close to My Heart (You Make me Happy)
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges for more challenges and Inspiration! https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

Monday, June 5, 2023

SheepSki Designs: For the Boys

Good Evening!
I am running several days behind getting this posted but there is still plenty of time to play along as the SheepSki challenge lasts all month long!

The challenge is For the Boys and I used Bob on my card. He’s really cute and fun to color.



Supplies: 5 x 7 card
  • Image “Bob” printed on Hammermill Color Copy
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
  • Clear Nuvo drops
  • Design Paper from Close to My Heart
  • Dies from Sizzix (Hexagon Triplets
  • Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Clockworks) and Stampin up! (Subtle)
  • ProMarkers
  • Rhinestones from Stash
  • Twice from American Crafts
  • White gel pen
  • Sketch found on Pinterest from Gloria Stengel
Now ... You have two ways to play along with SheepSki Designs

BLOG ... You are welcome to enter any type of hand colored stamped or digital craft project, made with any company / artist's digi. The Winner will receive three images of choice from the SheepSki Designs store and the Top Three will receive one image of choice.

If you use a SheepSki Designs image and are selected as a Winner or Top Three you will get one extra image. Which means the winner will receive 4 images and Top Three will receive two images 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


Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Birthdays! What music in the world! In these unresting times, when nothing intellectual, economic, social, political, seems stable; when customs and traditions hoary with age are mixed with explosive elements, this oldest of institutions is not in danger of yielding to destructive forces. ~J.R. Macduff, Birthdays, 1893



Good morning!
Today I am sharing a set of birthday cards I made for a Birthday group I am in.

I used a layout from Call me Crafty Al. The layout actually makes 6 cards from 2 pieces of 6x6 paper but I opted to add 2 more pieces from the same paper pack to create 12.



Supplies (A2)
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
  • Design Paper from Making Memories (Lauren)
  • Die from Stampin Up! (Little Leaves)
  • Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
  • Layout from Call me Crafty Al #SUYSApril2023, #Showusyoursheetload
  • Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Friendly Hello)
Thanks for stopping by!
Cara

Monday, May 15, 2023

The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge, Gifts from the Garden

Good morning!
Today is the start of a new challenge at The Outlawz Challenge. You can play along HERE

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 month our challenge is Gifts from the Garden like plant, flowers, etc

I am falling in love with layering stencils. Especially when they are a part of sets. In this case, Unity has put together a stamp set, layering stencil and die.

For my card I used only the stencil and die to create this lovely birthday card.

Supplies: 5x7
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
  • Ink from Scrapbook.com & Tsukineko Versafine Clair
  • Sentiment & Die, Beautiful Blooms from Unity Stamps
  • Sequins from my stash
  • Stencil, Layering Peony from Unity Stamps
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(Hugs) Cara


Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Say it with Flowers ...

Good morning!
A new Outlawz Color Challenge has started. You can check it out HERE

This month our challenge is to use 5 colors and add flowers

 
Here’s the card I created


The bird was part of a piece of the design paper that I used to die cut the flowers from. I thought it would be cute sitting on the sentiment.

Supplies (5 x 7)

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and unknown paper set
Design paper from unknown paper set
Dies: Flowers are unknown, Sentiment is Happy Birthday to You from Paper Roses

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges for more challenges and Inspiration! https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Unicorn Challenge: #87, Flowers
Entry 5

Monday, May 1, 2023

SheepSki Designs: Flower Power

Good morning!

We have a new blog challenge starting today for SheepSki Designs that require flowers!

I don’t often make square cards because they are ridiculous to mail so this will be a hand delivered.


Supplies: 5 x 5
Tulips - image no 216 printed on Hammermill Color Copy
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base), Stampin Up! and scrap bin
Dies: Hello Sunshine is unknown & Framed tags, Union Square from Mama Elephant
ProMarkers
Sequins from Unity Stamps

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

BLOG ... You are welcome to enter any type of hand colored stamped or digital craft project, made with any company / artist's digi. The Winner will receive three images of choice from the SheepSki Designs store and the Top Three will receive one image of choice.

If you use a SheepSki Designs image and are selected as a Winner or Top Three you will get one extra image. Which means the winner will receive 4 images and Top Three will receive two images 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

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Progressive Freebie Challenge: May 2023

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE. And will run for one month ending on May 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 super cute floral image from fellow team mate Sandra


Supplies for 5 x 7 card
  • Image printed on Hammermill color copy
  • Dies: “Hugs” Unknown, “To you” from Happy Birthday to You from Paper Roses & Vertical Stitches from My Favorite Things
  • ProMarkers
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out our MAIN blog and join our Facebook Fan Page
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(Hugs) Cara

Challenges entered:

Saturday, April 15, 2023

The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge, Easter/Faith

Good morning!
Today is the start of a new challenge at The Outlawz Challenge. You can play along HERE

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

Our theme this month is Easter / Faith

I created a relatively clean and simple card using a sweet die I’ve had for a while but not used.
I am in the middle of a home renovation so a lot of stuff is either packed away or shoved in my front room in a tangle of boxes and shelves so I seemed to be unable to locate the Easter sentiment die I wanted to use and just went with a simple hello die I found.


Supplies: 5x7
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base), Stampin Up! & Bazzill
  • Die: Hello from Avery Elle
  • Die: Spring Egg scene from Die-namics
  • Rhinestones: Recollections
  • Stash: Flower sequins
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to Don’t forget to join our Facebook Fan Page
(Hugs) Cara

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Monochromatic Birthday ...

Good morning!
A new Outlawz Color Challenge has started. You can check it out HERE

This month we are going with a monochromatic theme!
I made a couple cards based on a sketch from Call me Crafty Al



 
Supplies (A2)
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
Design paper from Stampin Up!
Die: Unknown
Ink from Stampin Up! & Palette
Sentiment from Studio G
Sketch: #SUYSAug2020, #showusyoursheetload
Stash: sequins

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges for more challenges and Inspiration! 

Saturday, April 1, 2023

SheepSki Designs: Die cuts and Punches

Good morning!

We have a new blog challenge starting today for SheepSki Designs and we are being asked to use our dies and/or punches!

For my card I used some dies and punches …
I did a little spotlight technique using Family #243

I was going for a gray photo where it comes to life in the heart die … Not quite what I was envisioning but I am pretty happy with it over all.


Freshly made sketch 308


Supplies: 5 x 7 card
  • Image printed on Hammermill Color Copy
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
  • Design paper from Stamping Up!
  • Die: Beautiful wings from Stampin Up!
  • Die: Little Leaves from Stamping Up!
  • Die: Scalloped Hearts from Sizzix
  • Ink from Stampin Up!
  • Pearls from Recollections
  • ProMarkers
  • Sentiment: Fun Titles from Dare 2-B Artsy
  • Sketch: Freshly made sketch 308

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

BLOG ... You are welcome to enter any type of hand colored stamped or digital craft project, made with any company / artist's digi. The Winner will receive three images of choice from the SheepSki Designs store and the Top Three will receive one image of choice.

If you use a SheepSki Designs image and are selected as a Winner or Top Three you will get one extra image. Which means the winner will receive 4 images and Top Three will receive two images 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

Progressive Freebie Challenge: April 2023

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE. And will run for one month ending on April 30, 23

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 cute image from our resident artist Anne Fenton

I am always in need of masculine cards so this little fella worked out nicely!



Supplies for 5 x 7 card
  • Image printed on Hammermill color copy
  • Cardstock: The Paper Studio (base) and Stamping Up!
  • Design paper: Old World stack from DCWV
  • Die: Stitched circles from Gina Marie Designs
  • Ink: Stampin Up!Stash: Sequins
  • ProMarkers
  • Sentiment: Hillside Cottage from Close to My Heart
  • Sketch: Sketches by Me CCBC3
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out our MAIN blog and join our Facebook Fan Page
Main Blog: https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/
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(Hugs) Cara

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge, What's your lucky charm?

Good morning!
Today is the start of a new challenge at The Outlawz Challenge. You can play along HERE

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

Our theme this month is What's your lucky charm?
Ideas: Color green / Rainbows / Shamrocks / Clovers / Horseshoes

For my card I CASed a card I found on Pinterest from Scrapping Mommy

I did notice after the fact that I cut the curved paper wrong but since I had already glued it down I just went with it.


Supplies: 5x7
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
Design paper from American Crafts, Dots & Strips
Flower die from Fun Stampers journey, Spring Blooms Mini
Glitter paper from Recollections
Ink from Stampin Up!
Rhinestones from my Stash
Sentiment from Stampin Up!, Friendly Hello
Shamrock die, unknown

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to Don’t forget to join our Facebook Fan Page
(Hugs) Cara

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The Outlawz Color Challenge: "B" is for Bunny ...

Good morning!
A new Outlawz Color Challenge has started. You can check it out HERE

This month we are using 3 colors with a twist of adding something with a "B"

The colors are a soft yellow, pink & purple and my “B” is Bunny!

Plus I made 4 cards since I needed more for Easter!



Supplies (5 x 7 card)
  • Banner Punch, Stampin Up!
  • Black pen
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
  • Design paper from Colorbok, Dena’s closet
  • Die from Frantic Stamper, Peeking Bunny Squares
  • Die, Sentiment, Unknown
  • Glimmer paper from Bazzill
  • Nuvo drops
  • Sequins from stash
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges for more challenges and Inspiration! https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/


Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Progressive Freebie Challenge: March 2023

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE. And will run for one month ending on March 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 lovely image from Andrea Norris of SheepSki Designs

I made a sweetheart card

 
Supplies for 5 x 7 card
  • Image printed on Hammermill color copy
  • ProMarkers
  • Cardstock from Stampin Up!
  • Design Paper from Close to My Heart
  • Die from Darice, Foliage Branch
  • Die from Lumberjack Days, Branched out
  • Die unknown, Photo Frame
  • Dies from Fun Stampers Journey, Spring Blooms & Spring Blooms Minis
  • Flower center from my stash
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out our MAIN blog and join our Facebook Fan Page
Main Blog: https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/713117412100332

(Hugs) Cara



SheepSki Designs: Embellish it!

Good morning!
We have a new blog challenge starting today for SheepSki Designs and out theme is Embellish it!

The image I am using is a lovely floral heart wreath


Sketch used, Paper Play Sketches #18

Supplies: 5 x 7 card
  • Image printed on Hammermill Color Copy
  • Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and my scrap bin
  • Design Paper Unknown
  • Dies from Sizzix, Classic Circles and Scallop Circles
  • Glitter glue from Close to My Heart
  • Ink from Tsukineko, Versafine Claire
  • Nuvo drops
  • ProMarkers
  • Rhinestones, Stash
  • Sentiment from BoBunny

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

BLOG ... You are welcome to enter any type of hand colored stamped or digital craft project, made with any company / artist's digi. The Winner will receive three images of choice from the SheepSki Designs store and the Top Three will receive one image of choice.

If you use a SheepSki Designs image and are selected as a Winner or Top Three you will get one extra image. Which means the winner will receive 4 images and Top Three will receive two images 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


Sunday, February 19, 2023

The Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge, Dancing penguins

Hi everyone!

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

This fortnights challenge was selected by Margaret and is being sponsored by Fred She Said
Poem on Ice
Amy LV

I carve in cursive with my feet looping letters 'round the rink.
My blades shape lines of peotry all by themselves.
I do not think of how to rhyme or what to say.
I let me ice skates write today 


Sketch by Me CCBC29





Supplies, 5 x 7 card
  • Pre-colored Sponsor image, Dancing Penguin printed on Hammermill Color Copy
  • Cardstock from the Paper Studio (base) and my scrap box
  • Cross stitch circle die from Gina Marie Designs
  • Cross Stitch Rectangle die from My Favorite Things
  • Everyday Banner die from Lawn Fawn
  • Paper Snowflakes embossing folder from Cuttlebug
  • Rhinestones from Stamping Up!
  • Sentiment die, unknown
  • Sketch by Me CCBC29
  • Winter Knit embossing folder from Stampin Up!
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
Make My Monday Challenge
ENTRY #70
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge
ENTRY #34
Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge
ENTRY #5