Winter Wonderland ...

It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it. ~John Burroughs, "Winter Sunshine"

Good morning!

I’m here to share my card for the new color challenge which started today at The Outlawz Challenges!

  

Our sponsor this month is Scrap N'Dipity with a prize of 3 images from the store. 

This week’s challenge uses a lovely inspiration pictures for a winter wonderland in shades of blues.

Here is my A2 size card …

Supplies

• Card stock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Winter Wishes die from Sizzix
• Rhinestones from my stash

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

Christmas sweets ...

When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate.

When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.

--- Power of Positivity ---

Good morning!

Today we start a new Anything Goes Challenge at Through the Craft Room Door!

Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps with a prize of a $12.00 store voucher

For my card I am using this cute image “ChristmasJar”

 5 x 7 card 

• Bugaboo Image Christimas Jar” printed in Stampin Up! Whisper White Card stock
• Card stock (American Craft, Stampin Up & The Paper Studio)
• Confetti embossing folder (CTMH)
• Holiday words die (Sizzix)
• Pearl Smooch (Tsuneko)
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones
• Sharpies to color the rhinestones
• Stickles (Ranger)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Christmas Flowers ...

Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1844

Good morning!

I’m here to share my card for the new color challenge which started yesterday (I'm running late!) at The Outlawz Challenges!

Our sponsor this month is Scrap N'Dipity with a prize of 3 images from the store ...

This week’s challenge features a tic tac toe board from Sharon!

I used the middle row, vertical

Card size 4.25 x 5.50

• Card stock Stampin Up!
• Die “Holiday Words” (Sizzix)
• Die “Tattered Poinsettia” (Sizzix)
• Glitter (Sulyn)
• Glitter card stock (Recollections)
• Pearls (Recollections)

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

Winter fun - Let it Snow ...

The Winter’s cheek flushed as if he had drained Spring, Summer, and Autumn at a draught...

~Edward Thomas (1878-1917), "The Manor Farm"

Good morning!

I’m here to share my card for the new color challenge which started today at The Outlawz Challenges!

Our sponsor this month is Scrap N'Dipity with a prize of 3 images from the store ...

This week’s challenge features these fun colors and a option Winter fun Twist!

What could be more fun than building a snowman? 

Card size 5 x 7

• Card stock from Stampin Up! and The Paper Studio
• Extra fine glitter from Sulyn
• Glitter paper from Recollections, The Paper Studio and Stampin Up!
• Nuvo Crystal drops
• Paper mini snowflakes die from Sizzix
• Rhinestones from stash
• Winter Snowflakes embossing folder from Sizzix

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

(Hugs) Cara

Sweet Bliss ...

The essence of pleasure is spontaneity. ~Germaine Greer

Hi everyone!

I’m here this morning to let you all know that a new Anything Goes Challenge has started today at Through the Craft Room Door!

Our Sponsor this week is Little Blue Button Stamps with a $10.00 store voucher

For my card, I am using the cute Miss lilly with Hoopla

I think she is quite versatile and could be used for anything from a birthday card to a baby card. I chose to make a card that I can use for any occasion.

Card size 4.25 x 5.50

• Image “Miss Lilly with a hoopla” colored with Promarkers
• Bliss die (Heidi Swapp)
• Card stock (The Paper Studio, Stampin Up! and American Craft)
• Design paper (Stash)
• Glitter glue (Studio G)
• Ink (Stampin Up!)
• Sentiment stamp (Unity Stamp Co)

So come check out the challenge HERE and play along!

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara