CIU Challenge 336 … Add a Sentiment

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

I really love simple cards. My go to has always been fairly clean and simple so when I make more complicated cards it’s because I need the challenge and need to work outside my comfort zone.

But clean cards are a balm for me!

Card size: A2

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) & Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Stampin up!
• Die from Spellbinders (Floral Oval)
• Die from X-cut (Hey Lovely)
• Gems from Stampin Up!
• Leaf & heart die are unbranded
• Sketch is from the Sugar Sketch Challenge SPDSS09
• The flowers are from Close to My heart and I can’t remember how I got them!

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
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 Color Challenge: August 2025

Good morning!
The August 2025 Color Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges. You can check it out HERE

This month we have a super sweet inspiration picture with a twist to add wings

Supplies (5 x 7)
Cardstock from The Paper Studio, Stampin Up! & Bazzill
Dies: Branches & Stems from Sizzix. The fairy, leaves, stars & sentiment are not branded
Embossing folder Branching out from Spellbinders
Glitter glue from Studio G

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by our Facebook page and The Outlawz Challenge Blog for more challenges and Inspiration! 

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/713117412100332

CIU Challenge 335 … Monochromatic

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

mon·o·chro·mat·ic
/ˌmänōkrəˈmadik/
adjective
containing or using only one color

Monochromatic projects, like cards, can sometimes be a bit frustrating for me even while I enjoy the process of working within a color constraint!

I hope you find inspiration in my red & white card and I hope you check out our challenge for even more!

Card size: 5 x 7

• Butterfly punch from EK Success
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and American Crafts
• Die unknown
• Ink Versafine Clair
• Nuvo Crystal drops
• Sentiment from Close to My Heart (You make me Happy)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

CIU Challenge 334 … Christmas in July

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

If you are like me and make all your cards for the Holidays – some motivation goes a long way, especially when temperatures are reaching higher than 115 degrees so come join our Christmas in July Challenge!

Card size: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Dies from Gina Marie Designs (Stitched Diamonds) and Sizzix (Layered Wings)
• Pearl brad from my stash
• Pearls from Stampin up!
• Sentiment from a Unity Stamps grab bag
• Shimmer paper for triangle from Neenah
• Shimmer paper for wings from my stash
• Snowflake punch from EK Success

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
     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

July 2025 Color Challenge, The Outlawz Challenges

Good morning!

The July 2025 Color Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges. You can check it out HERE

This month we have a lovely pallet of colors! 

The colors appear a bit brighter on my card but I've really been having a heck of time with my photo box lights but trust me the colors are there

Color Pallet

Inspiration sketch

Supplies (5 x 7)

Cardstock from The Paper Studio & Stampin Up!

Design Paper from American Crafts

Embossing folders from Stamping Up! (Subtle) and Sizzix (Sewing Pattern)

Gold liquid Silk from Fun Stampers Journey

Sketch from My Favorite Things

Tag dies from Unity Stamps (Grunge cuts)

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by our Facebook page and The Outlawz Challenge Blog for more challenges and Inspiration!

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/713117412100332

CIU Challenge 333 … Critters

Good Afternoon!

Im a bit late getting this posted but a new Cut it Up Challenge has started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

I just love these fun chicks from Unity Stamps and they come with a die to cut out the image easy peasy!

Card size: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Number Collage)
• Image from unity Stamps (Chick Tribe)
• Image stamped on Hammermill color copy
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Markers from Tombow and Copics
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps Grab Bag

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

CIU Challenge 332 … Masculine

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

Truth be told, the focal point is from another card I made years ago and just never used because I was never really happy with it. I tore it apart and put the image away to be used another time. Promptly forgetting about it until I as going through some stuff and found it. 

I thought it would be perfect for this masculine challenge so I added a bit of white accents to the swim tube and then popped it up on foam for dimension. 

I think the sentiments are perfect and I like this card so much better!

Card size: 5 x 7

• Birds created using a stencil I made using dies from various sets
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Design paper from my stash
• Dr. Ph Martin’s Pen-White
• Image from Floating along! by Beccys Place printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Ink from Scrapbook.com and Tsukineko
• Mulberry paper from Paperbilities
• Dies are stitched ovals and from unknown mfg
• ProMarkers
• Sentiments from Unity Stamps
• Stencil from Stampin Up! (Clouds, Moon & Stars)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

Birthday Whiskey …

Good morning,
Today I am sharing a card I may for a May Birthday.

I used this layout I found on Pinterest

Card size: 5.50 x 5.50
Supplies

• Cardstock from the Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from Recollections (Whiskey Barrel)
• Dies Unknown
• Distress Inks and Momento
• Embossing folder from Stampin up! (Subtle)
• Image from Unity Stamp Co (Wish you were Whiskey)
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes)
• Stash: Element in lower right-hand corner of the card

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

Happy is as Happy gets!

Good morning!

The June 2025 Color Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges. You can check it out HERE

This month we have a bright summer color pallet for you with an optional twist pf using fruit!

Here’s my card. I stayed with the yellow, orange and green for my fun birthday card.

Sketch used

Supplies (5 x 7)

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design paper, stamp & coordinating die are from Unity Stamps set (Squeeze the Day)
• Die from Gina Marie Designs (Stitched Diamonds)
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Stampin Up!
• Sketch from Mettewitt.Wordpress.com

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by our Facebook page and The Outlawz Challenge Blog for more challenges and Inspiration! 
Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

CIU Challenge 331 … Anything Goes

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

I use sooo many Birthday cards, and I am totally out so this card had no choice but to be a birthday card. The cupcake tops and the word “you” are cut from fun foam and the “frosted” with glitter glue.

Card size: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Scrapbook Wizard (Mat pack one)
• Dies: “You” from Little Yellow Bicycle (Love You), Celebrate banner & cupcake is unknown
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Geometric Stripes)
• Fun foam from the Dollar Tree
• Glitter glue from Studio G

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

May 2025 Sketch Challenge: Spring or is it?

Good morning

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

May 2025 Color Challenge: Tic Tac Toe

Good morning!

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

This month we have a lovely tic tac toe board for you to play around with!

Here is my card.

I used the far-right column from top to bottom. This is much pinker that I generally deal with. It’s not my favorite color so I tend to use it sparingly when I can but I'm not unhappy with how this turned out.

Supplies (5 x 7)

Cardstock from Stampin up!

Design paper from Momenta (Marbled)

Die: Unknown

Stash: Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by our Facebook page and The Outlawz Challenge Blog for more challenges and Inspiration!

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/713117412100332

(Hugs) Cara

CIU Challenge 329 … So Sorry

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

I like having a few get-well cards on hand so this is my somewhat clean and simple So Sorry contribution!

The smaller feather is a bit thicker because I stacked several layers of heavy cardstock underneath the design paper to give it some dimension off the page.

Pro tip! If you like the colors but not the design of your papers, they are amazing to use for die cuts like this feather. 

Card size: 4.25 x 5.50

• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from DCWV (Amber Autumn)
• Embossing folder from Stampin up! (Subtle)
• Feather dies are unknown
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from a Unity Stamp Company Grab Bag

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
    Cara

CIU Challenge 328 Stars with “C”

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

My start with a C card features cats!

I did a small bit of paper piecing to create a nice backdrop. Looks a bit like a starry night sky.

I used this card as inspiration for the layout. I just tuned it on it's side.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/452259987599956901/

https://airbornewifestamping.blogspot.com/

Card size: 5 x 7
Supplies

• Design Paper by AVEC (Marble)
• Die from Tutti Designs (Kitty Window)
• Stash: Bling

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

CIU Challenge 327, Anything but a Card

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. I'm a day late getting it posted but 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

This challenge we are asking you to share your die cut creation that is NOT a card.

For my project I am using a die I’ve had for a while and finally pulled out to use making a couple of super cute trees that sit on top of a tealight. The die set itself does not come with a die to cut a strip around the votives so I had to figure that out myself!

 Supplies

• Die from Sizzix (Tree Lights)
• Metallic Cardstock from Bazzill
• Tealights from the Dollar Tree

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
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

April 2025: TOL Color Challenge

Good Afternoon!
I am a bit late again with my project but I'm here now to share that a new Color Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges. You can check it out HERE

We have a gorgeous pallet to work with this month with an optional twist of adding a floral focal point!
I love the color combo and since I always need birthday cards for ladies at work it was perfect.

Supplies (5 x 7)

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and scrap bin
• Design Paper from The Paper Studio (Watercolor)
• Dies from PoppyStamps (Stitched Bloom Trio) & Creative Craft Products (Wiry Banners & Borders)
• Ink from Scrapbook.com
• Rhinestones from Stash
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, Kisses and Birthday Wishes)

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by our Facebook page and The Outlawz Challenge Blog for more challenges and Inspiration! 

Thanks for Stopping by!

    Cara

Birthday Wishes …

Good morning,

Sharing another February birthday card…

Inspired by this card found on Pinterest

Card size: 5 x 7

Supplies

Cardstock from the Paper Studio (base)

Design paper from FSC Org. (Wildflower)

Dies from Sizzix (Classic Circles) and Stampin Up! (Beautiful Wings)

Ink from Scrapbok.com

Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes)

Sequins from my stash

Thanks for Stopping By,

((Hugs)) Cara

CIU Challenge 326 Colors of Spring

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

Today I am sharing a piece that I made to display on my desk at work. I’ve been trying to make one for each season and we are here we have Spring.

These do take a bit of time to make as I must cut the die multiple times to get all the pieces I need. But I love the way they turn out and have given several as gifts.

Card size: 8 x 8
Supplies

• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from PhotoPlay (Snail Mail)
• Die from Gina Marie Designs (Leaf Quilt)
• Embossing folder from Crafters Companions (Celtic Frame)
• Frame was purchased from Amazon

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

Confetti Birthday Wishes …

Good morning,

Sharing another February birthday card…

Inspired by this card found on Pinterest

Card size: 5 x 7

Supplies

Cardstock from the Paper Studio (base), Westrim Crafts (Parchment paper) and scrap bin

Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Tiny dots)

Glitter cardstock from scrap bin

Ink: Versafin Clare

Punches from EK Success, Recollections and Stampin Up!

Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Celebration Time)

Thanks for Stopping By,

((Hugs)) Cara

CIU Challenge 325 Happy Birthday!

Good morning!

A new Cut it Up Challenge as started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

This week our challene is to create a Birthday card which is greatfor me becaise I am always in need of them!

My Card

Inspiration Card

Card size: 5 x 7

Supplies

• Cardstock from the Paper Studio (base)
• Design Paper from Heidi Swapp (Sugar Chic)
• Die from Crafters Companion (Fluttering By)
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Teeny Tiny Wishes)
• Sequins from my stash
• Stamp from Stampin Up! (Bokeh Dots)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

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

Wishing upon a star

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

Our challenge this month is a fun one featuring a brightly colored rainbow with a twist of Friendship. I opted to use a new die set I purchased. I cut it out the rainbow in white and then I colored it with ProMarkers. I used one of my go-to stencils from Stampin Up! For making the cloud background.

Supplies (5 x 7)

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Die from Sizzix (Rainbow Magic)
• Glimmer cardstock (for the clouds) from my scrap box
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Unity Grab Bag
• Sequins from Stash
• Stencil from Stampin up! Cloud, Moon & Stars

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

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/713117412100332

The Fairy Folk ...

Hi everyone!
Today is the start of a new Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE. This challenge has Changed from bi-weekly to monthly with a new challenges the fist Sunday of each month!

I’m helping again this month as we are a bit short-handed so if you are interested in joining a great team, Let’s chat!

This month’s challenge is to take inspiration from a lovely poem called “The Little Folk” written by Shirley Barber

I took my inspiration from the line “Laughing and singing they came”.

Sketch used

 

Supplies, 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and paper from my scrap bin
• Design Paper is a bit of scrap – this paper has a bit of a shimmer, but it is hard to get a good photo of it.
• Glimmer paper (pink) from Neenah
• Glitter paper (black) from Spellbinders
• Ink is Versafine Clair and Stampin Up!
• Liquid silk from Fun Stampers Journey
• Sketch from MitteWitt
• Stamps (Sentiments) from Close to my heart (My Type of Note)
• Tab punch from We R Memory Keepers

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges we offer and join us on The Outlawz Facebook Fan Page located HERE.

(Hugs) Cara

CIU Challenge 324: Tie it up (Strings, Twine or Ribbon)

Good morning,

A new Cut it Up Challenge as started. 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 DOES NOT count as a die-cut

Because I go it fits and starts using it, I donated most of my ribbons and heavy twine when I had to move. I did keep some but in limited colors mostly in neutrals. Lucky for me a friend sent me some lovely heavier twine in purples and its was perfect for this card. 

My card

I do like the mix of yellow and purple. Reminds me of our deserts here in Arizona when our bushes and such are in full bloom!

Sketch used

Supplies: 5 x 7 card
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base), Hammermill Color Copy (image) and Stampin Up!
Design Paper from Colorbok (Marbled)
Die from Spellbinders (Hearts)
Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Tiny Dots)
Image from Unity Stamps (Celebration Time)
Inks: Momento & Wink of Stella
ProMarkers
Sequins from my stash

Sketch: Mojo Monday 318  
Twine was a gift

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

Birthday Gnomes ...

Good morning,

Sharing another January Birthday card…

One of my co-workers is really into the animal print stuff … like décor, clothing etc. and she likes gnomes!

I’m still sure about this new set of alcohol markers I bought… I am no expert at coloring, but I really struggled with getting them to blend out like I wanted so it took multiple layers to get the look I wanted. I’m still not super happy with the edges of their caps but it is what it is. I’ll keep playing with them but so far … meh.

I do love this image from Andrea though. One of my favorites of hers. I did a little fussy cutting around the top so they would show up a little more againsts the design paper,

Sketch Used

Card size: 5.50 x 8.50
Supplies

• Alcohol markers from The Creative Expert
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design Paper from Heidi Swapp (Sugar Chic)
• Image from SheepSki Designs (Garden Party) and is printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Life’s a party gnome)
• Sketch used Always Playing With Paper #8

Thanks for Stopping By,
((Hugs)) Cara

Birthday Candles ...

Good morning,

Sharing another January Birthday card…

Although I am making more complicated or embellished cards, my comfort zone has always been CAS cards so when I saw a sketch from Cas(e) this Sketch, I had to make it and I had just the new die that I bought during one of the Holiday sales that was perfect to use!

The card just looked so unhappy with a plain background, and I don’t have a suitable embossing folder that was large enough to fit the paper. And then I remembered my crimping tool from Fiskars! Do any of you remember or still have yours? I think they were all the rage when I first started paper crafting. Anyway, I still have mine because it comes in handy now and again.

I decided to use it as the backdrop for the candles. I think it really brought the card up a couple levels.

I wanted to add some sparkle and used some gems I had in my stash that I colored with a yellow alcohol marker. Perfect and soooo cute!

This is probably one of my favorite cards I’ve made!

Sketch Used

Card size: 5.50 x 8.50
Supplies

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and scrap bin
• Crimping tool from Fiskars
• Design Paper from my scrap bin
• Die from Sizzix (Birthday Candles)
• Gems from my Stash
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Punch from Stampin up! (Pick a banner)
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, Kisses and Birthday wishes)
• Sketch from Cas(e) this sketch #258

Thanks for Stopping By,
((Hugs)) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

A CUT ABOVE: FEBRUARY CHALLENGE, ANYTHING GOES

THE NEGLECTED STUFF CHALLENGE: Kick-Off Challenge (2/25)

CREATIVE FINGERS CHALLENGE: Challenge #294, Anything Goes