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

Let me guess ...

Good morning,

Sharing a card, I made for a work birthday. This is a reusing an image and part of a background from another card I made that I was never really happy with.

I like this one much better.

ORIGINAL

Supplies for 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & my scrap box
• Design Paper from Little Birdie (Purple Passion)
• Embossing folders from Stampin up1 (Old World Paper & Subtle)
• Image for Mirtillamente (Crazy Paw Frog)
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps grab bag

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Flower Girl

Good morning,

Today is an exciting day for me as a new Challenge has started over at Pennys Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and I am Guest DT for them. I was given an image from All Dressed Up named Little Flower Girl. Isn’t she adorable? And she was super fun to color!

Sketch Used: Sketches by Me CCBC35

Several years ago a friend sent me a set of circle embellishments that I just love but none of the few I have left would work for this card and I really wanted to use one so I made one from scraps I had left on the table after making the card. I love how it turned out and will making moe of these in the future as it was super each and a great use of little scraps you love!'

Supplies for 5 x 7 card

• Image: “Little Flower Girl” printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from the Paper Studio
• Design Paper: Happy Times from Close to My Heart
• Dies: Stitched Banners from Gina Marie Designs & Tiny Scallops Circles from Reasonable Craft Dies
• ProMarkers: Blender Pen, B318 Cloud blue, B346 Azure, C217 Pebble Blue, C719 Pastel Blue, O427 Cinnamon, O467 Pumpkin, O528 Tan, O547 Honeycomb, R738 Pastel Pink, O618 Putty, R244 Cardinal Red, R346 Antique Pink, R937 Coral, WG2 Warm Grey, WG3 Warm Grey, WG4 Warm Grey, Y337 Tulip Yellow, Y616 Khaki, Y828 Soft Lime, Y923 Pesto
• Punches: 1-1/16 circle from EK Success & ¾” heart from Creative Memories
• Sentiment: Stampin Up! Teeny Tiny Wishes
• Stash: Card Candy
• Sketchs by Me CCBC35

Thanks for stopping by!

(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

Birthday wishes ...

Good morning,

Sharing a fun birthday card that I admittedly cased from one I found on Pinterest. I made a few changes to fit my card size…

Here is the card I cased from CraftBandit.com. Unfortunately it appears her site is no longer active.

Supplies, 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock: Stampin Up!
• Dies: Donna’s Alphabet & Label 20 both from Spellbinders
• Embossing folder: Number Collage from Cuttlebug
• Glitter cardstock: Scrap box
• Ink: Liquid Silk from Fun Stampers Journey
• Sequins: Close to My Heart

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Challenges Entered

Entry 27

Can you Handle the Pressure

Anything goes with an optional twist of Sports

Entry 90

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

#232 - The Paper Shelter

Entry 33

Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers

SoSS #251, D is for Die cut

Birthday Butterfly ...

Good morning,

Sharing a card, I made for a work birthday.

These days when you make a purchase from Unity Stamps you will find a sealed packet in your order containing items to make a card/project. Sometimes there is even a little rubber stamps.

This card is made using design paper and a butterfly from one of the packets I received. I roughed up the edges a bit to add some interest.

Love how this turned out.

Supplies for 5 x 7 card

• Butterfly and design paper was a gift from Unity Stamps
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) & Stampin Up!
• Ink from Momento
• Pearls from my stash
• Puches from Stampin Up! (Scallop punch & Circle Punch)
• Sentiment from BoBunny
• Sketch by Me CCBC34

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Little Patch of Crafty Friends, Anything Goes

#232 - The Paper Shelter

Entry 86

Cupcake Inspirations, Anything Goes

Challenge #597

Entry 50

Krafty Chicks Challenge, All Occasions

KCC #722

Entry 23

Born to be wild ...

Good morning,

Sharing a card, I made for a work birthday.

This image from SheepSki Designs is one of my favorites and get used a lot as it can work for multiple occasions. I got this sentiment is a bag of stamps I won in a raffle some time ago and I think it works perfect with this image!

Supplies for 5 x 7 card

• Digital Image from SheepSki Designs printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Glitter and Design Papers from my scrap bin
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Viva Las VegaStamps

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Eat ALL the Cake! ...

Good morning,

Been spending some time at me craft table making cards so today I am sharing a birthday card I made with a fun Unity stamp that is part of their Uniquely Unity Series that I subscribe to.

I absolutely love this plump little chick!

Supplies

• Button from Stampin Up!
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base), Hammermill Color Copy (for image) & Stampin Up!
• Crayola markers for coloring the image
• Design Paper from my scrap box
• Dies from Sizzix (Classic Circles), Spellbinders (Beaded Circles) Unbranded (Torn paper circles)
• Ink from Momento
• Rhinestones from Stampin up!
• Sketch SQSC15 (which I can’t find now)
• Stamps from Unity Stamps (Too much cake)
• Twine from Stash

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Happy Summerween! ...

Summer Solstice Blessing

As the sun spirals its longest dance, I bless you.

As nature shows bounty and fertility, I bless you.

May you live with loving intent, to fulfill your truest destiny

Good Morning and Happy Litha!

Whether you call it Litha, Midsummer or the Summer Solstice, this the longest day of the year. Per the internet: Litha, also known as Midsummer, is the pagan holiday honoring the sun and fire. Pagan celebrations during this holiday have themes of strength, growth, success and wealth. Litha also celebrates the abundance of nature and honors sacred bodies of water and according to pagan folklore, evil spirits would appear on the summer solstice. To ward off the evil spirits, people would wear protective garlands of herbs and flowers. One of the most powerful of these plants was known as 'chase -devil'. Most of us probably know it as St. John's Wort.

Any Gravity Falls fans out there? I totally love that show, but my favorite is the Summerween one (S1E12). It is Gravity Falls' Summer version of Halloween and trick-or-treating. Instead of Jack-o-lanterns from pumpkins they create Jack-o-Melons using watermelons. Dipper insults a candy monster know as The Trickster, who threatens to eat him if his candy quota isn't filled by the time the light of the last Jack-o-Melon goes out.

It’s quite funny and enjoyable to watch … so in homage to both my love of Summerween and celebrating the Summer Solstice, I worked with Nic of Magnuson Stamps to create my very own Summerween stamp!

I have sent these cards out already to some friends and family, although I saved one to frame and put on my desk at work, but this is my new tradition!

Supplies for 5 x 7 card

Cardstock from American Crafts, Stampin Up! & The Paper Studio (base)
Design Paper from Echo Park (Monster Mash)
Die from Sizzix (Scribbles and Splats)
Die from Spellbinders (Nested Circles)
Ink from Momento
Stamp custom made for me by Nic at Magnuson Stamps (Happy Summerween)
Stamp from The Rubber Hedgehog Rubber Stamps (Watermelon)
Stamps from Close to My Heart (Inkblot Flair & Spooky Smiles)
Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Birthday in blues ...

Good morning,

Sharing a card I made for a work birthday.

Supplies

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base), scrap bin

Feld butterfly from S.E.I.

Image from Unity Stamps (Clouded by cuteness)

Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)

ProMarkers

Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Teeny Tiny Wishes)

Sequins from my stash

Sketch from Sketch & Scrap #211

Sun die from Spellbinders (Day Dreams)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Mothers Day fun fold

Good morning,
I hope you are having a beautiful day today. Even though is still officially Spring, Summer is starting to make its self known with warmer weather so the real heat is right around the corner. Thinking this year I will be missing that pool I used to have!

Today I am sharing a Mother’s Day Fun Fold card I made for a special person who I have always thought of as another Mom to me.

I'm really struggling with my lightbox these days and may have to thinking of a different way to take pictures so I can get some consistency. 

Supplies:

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Dies from Sizzix *Mixed Media #2). The Rose is unknown
• Embossing folder from Stampin Up! (Old World Paper)
• Nuvo Drops from Tonic Studios
• Stamps from The Unity Stamp Co. (Rose on inside), Mother’s Day sentiment from Halo Stamps and Thinking of you from Close to My Heart (You make me happy)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

A day for wish making ...

Good morning,

Sharing a card I made for a work birthday …

Supplies

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

Die from Spellbinders (Floral Oval)

Digital image from A Day for Daisies (Mouse Daisy) printed on Hammermill color copy

Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Polka Dots)

Ink from Stampin up and Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)

ProMarkers

Sequins from Stash

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara


CHALLENGES ENTERED

Entry 61

Little Patch of Craft Friends

#231 Polkadoodles

Entry 101

A Perfect Time to Craft Challege
Open Challenge for June, #6-2024

Entry 192

Ally's Angels

Challenge #82

Entry 26

Crafty Animals Challenge
Challenge #84

Entry 23

Daisy Chain Challenge

Challenge #86 - Birthday

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

Happy Birthday Chickie ...

Good morning,
Another April birthday card, this one was created for my Sister-in-law.

Supplies:

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Hammermill color copy (for image)

Die from Spellbinders (Fun rings), I colored them with the sharpies

Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Candles for every birthday)

Ink from Momento and Tsukineko

ProMarkers

Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a banner)

Sharpies

Sketch used: CCBC32

Stamps from Stampin Up! (Hey Birthday Chick)

Sentiment from a Unity Stamps grab bag

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

April Birthday share ...

Good morning,

April birthdays have come and gone so I am sharing a fairly clean and simply birthday card I made for a very dear friend.

I used one of my sketches as inspiraton for the layout.

Supplies:

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Hammermill color copy (for image)

Ink from Momento, Stampin Up! and Tsukineko

ProMarkers

Sketch used: CCBC28

Stamps from Stampin Up! (Bokeh dots & Hey Birthday Chick)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

It's a Girl ...

Good morning,
Today I am sharing a baby card I made for a co-worker preparing to start maternity leave.

Many people would be signing this card so I made it using a full sheet of 8.50” x 11” cardstock. The final card was 8.50” x 5.50”. A bit larger than my normal 5” x 7” cards to be sure.

Supplies

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
Design paper from Sandylion (Atomic Daisies). The polka dot papers in unknown
Dies from Balloons from Papertrey Ink (Best Birthday), alphabets, sentiments and cradle unbranded

Glimmer paper from Neenah  
Glitter glue from Studio G
Sequins from my Stash
Vellum for Stampin up!

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

65years strong ...

Good morning,
Sharing a card I made for a work birthday. She’s turning 65 and they asked me to make a funny one so I used this hilarious image from Close to My Heart.

I did some masking and a bit of paper piecing on her skirt and shirt.

My Sketch CCBC33

Supplies

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Hammermill Color Copy

Design Paper from Fancy Pants (Park Bench)

Diamond glaze from Judikins (used on the eyeglasses)

Doily die is unbranded

Image from Close to My Heart (You’re not old)

Ink from Scrapbook.com and Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)

ProMarkers

Sentiment from Unity Stamps

Sequins from Close to My Heart

Sketch by Me CCBC   

Stencil from paper Roses (Lots of Flowers)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Simon says use Pattern Paper

#72

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge

Penny's Challenge #571

#21

Ellibelle's Corner

Ellie's Crafty Wednesday-May Challenge

#84

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge

Challenge #720 Anything Goes

#33

Creative Fingers Challenge

Challenge #278

#13

You're Mer-Mazing ..

Good morning,

I was asked to make a card for our department assistant to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day last Month.

She does a lot for our group and others in the area.

I decided to make a shaker mermaid card and I even had a great sentiment that said “you’re mer-mazing” but it was a polymer stamp and when I pulled it out of it’s package it was crazy hard so I had to throw it away … not happy about that at all, so I decided to use it in my blog title!

Anyway, here’s the card. I stamped the sentiment and fussy cut out.

Supplies

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from Craft Universe (Holographic) & Momenta (Marbled)
• Dies are unknown
• Ink from Stampin up!
• Sentiment from Joy Claire Stamps (Mermaid at Heart)
• Sequins and beads from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Mr & Mrs

Good morning,

Tis the Season for Romance I guess and weddings are starting to pop up so today I am sharing a wedding card I was requested to make for a co-worker. I think the marbled paper with a bit of a blush pink running through it made an elegant background for the diecut vullum hearts.

Supplies

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from Craft Universe (Marble Stickers with foil)
• Dies from Stampin Up! (Detailed Hearts) and Spellbinders (Donna’s Alphabets)
• Gold mirror card from scrap bin
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair) and Stampin Up! (Gold Encore)
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a banner)
• Sentiment from Stampin Up!
• Vellum from Stampin Up!

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Gem of a Challenge, Week 9 - Anything Goes

Entry 52

Crafty Calendar Challenge, May Challenge - Anything Goes

Entry 68

Black Penny Saturday Challenge, May - Anything Goes...Optional 'Pastel Colours'!
Entry 11

Creative Fingers Challenge, Challenge #277

Entry 87

As you like it Challenge, Favourite: Soft or Bold Colours (and why)
Entry 38

A toast to your special day! ...

Good morning,
Sharing an April birthday card I made for my Mother-in-Law.

Supplies:
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and my scrap bin
Design Paper from Scrapbook Wizard
Glitter paper from my scrap
Heart punch from Creative Memories
Ink from Tsukineko, Versafine Clair
ProMarkers
Sketch from Seize the Birthday STB#3
Stamps from Unity Stamps (Celebrate Today)
Unknown: Stitched oval die

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Challenges Entered

Lets Craft & Create
Challenge #207 - AG + Baby Blue or Pretty Pink
#3

Gem of a Challenge
Wk 9 Anything Goes Card Making & Paper Craft Scrapbook challenge - Gem of a Challenge
#12

Crafty Calendar Challenge
May Challenge - 'Anything Goes'
#17

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge
#229-Mirtillamente Digital Stamps
#1

Cardz for Galz
#224 Celebration - Mother's Day US. or other
#19

Unity Stamps May Challenge, Birthdays

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

Furry Angels on Earth

Good morning,

Today I am sharing a couple of Pet Sympathy cards to have on hand. I have quite a few friends that have furry loved ones and it seems like we go it spates with the losses.

I hate making these when my heart hurts for my friends who have lost a companion so dear to them so I try to make several to keep on hand at any given time.

Lucky for me Unity Stamps has an amazing series of stamps to help create these oh so difficult cards.

Supplies:

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Ink from Tsukineko (VersaFine Clair) & Stampin Up!
• Pawprints from Unity Stamps (Loved by a dog)
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Cat’s Leave Pawprints & Dog’s leave Pawprints)
• Stencil from Stampin Up! (Clouds, Moon & Stars)

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
(Hugs) Cara

Everything Beautiful ...

Good morning,

Today I am sharing another card I made from some scrap bits I had. I keep a 3-ring binder that I store left over bits from other projects in sheet protector pockets. I decided to pull out one of the pockets and see what I could create.

Supplies:

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Heide Swapp (Sugar Chic)
• Ink from We R Memories India Ink
• Judikins Diamond Glaze
• Scrap Bin: Die cuts
• Sentiment from Unity grab bag
• Stash: Pearls

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
(Hugs) Cara

Scrappy Happy Hellos

Good morning,

Today I am sharing another card I made from some scrap bits I had. I keep a 3-ring binder that I store left over bits from other projects in sheet protector pockets. I decided to pull out one of the pockets and see what I could create.

Supplies:

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Heide Swapp (Sugar Chic)
• Die from Crafters Companion (Flutterby)
• Ink from Tsukineko VersaFine Clair
• Sentiment from Unity Grab bag
• Sequins from Close to My Heart
• Sketch used: Mojo Monday 29

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
(Hugs) Cara

A Gift of Scrappiness ...

Good morning,
Today I am sharing some cards I made with some design paper bits I received from an SCS BRAK friend last year.

I managed to get 4 cards from the two pices of DP and some scraps I had in my bin

Card set 1 using Sketch from I Spy Sketches ISSC12

Card set 2

Supplies:

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and my scrap bin
• Design Paper is a gift from SCS BRAK friend
• Dies from Darice (Foliage Branch), QuicKutz (Nesting Rectangles), Sizzix (Classic Circles) and Stampin Up! (Sweet Buttons), Unbranded (Rose)
• Embossing folders from Crafters Companion (Rose Garden) and Stampin Up! (Subtle)
• Ink from Scrapbook.com
• Nuvo Drops
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Bow builder)
• Sentiment from Stampabilities
• Sketches from I Spy Sketches

(Hugs) Cara

Scrappy Hello There

Good morning,

Today I am sharing a card I made from some scrap bits I had. I keep a 3-ring binder that I store left over bits from other projects in sheet protector pockets. I decided to pull out one of the pockets and see what I could create.

Supplies:

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Heide Swapp (Sugar Chic)
• Ink from Memento and Stampin Up!
• Sentiment: Unknown
• Stash: Rhinestone
• Tag punch from Stampin Up!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
(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