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

Cut it Up Challenge; Anything goes

Good morning,

Today I am sharing a card for the Cut it Up Challenge #311. 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’s DO NOT count as a die-cut.

Our prompt this new challenge is “Anything Goes”.

I tend to make cards without greetings on the front so I can use them for most occasions. I will add a sentiment as needed or just place it inside instead. This allows me to have more control over the types of cards I have, otherwise I wind up with many cards for one occasion and it can take a long time to use them.

5 x 7 card supplies

• Cardstock from The Papers Studio
• Design Paper from FSC.org, Wildflower
• Die from Kokorosa, Gift Ribbon
• Die from Unknown, Layered Flowers
• Stash: Rhinestone

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you check out the challenge and play along!
(Hugs) Cara

Best Day Ever, Easy cards

Good morning,

Sharing some cards I made using the “Stack, Slice, Shuffle” method. This is a great way to get a series of cards on short notice or you just want something quick and easy.

I usually use this process when teaching someone new to card making because it can be easily adjusted not mater the card size you are making.

 
Supplies, three 5 x 7 cards

• Card stock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Heidi Swapp, Sugar Chic
• Die from Fun Stampers Journey, Spring Blooms
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Sentiment from Scraps of Love, Stitches of Love

Thanks for stopping by!
(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

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

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

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
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(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

Floral Heart - image no 66

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

Growing in Unity 2023, Day 2

Dandelions:

...the yellow blossoms, starry dandelions fair...

...golden wands, yellow treasures rare...

...in fair or stormy weather, dandelions still bloom on...

...no gold of earth discloses half the joy childhood knows...

...starry blossoms bloom below you and shine at your feet...

~Ouina (Cora L. V. Scott Richmond), given through her Medium "Water Lily," Ouina's Canoe, 1882 [poem-pluckt phrases, a little altered —tg

Good morning!
This is my day 2 as a Unity Gal sharing another card I made using a Unity Stamp set.

I do hope you enjoy my projects! Also, please make sure you comment on the post each day as at the end of the week I get to pick two people who will receive a $20 credit to the store!

Today’s card features dandelions
I love dandelions!
I’m that person that sees wishes on the wind when I pick one up and blow on it.

This card also features a stamping off or double stamp technique where you ink the stamp. This is where you ink your stamp and stamp several times without re-inking. This results in the same color tone but lighter. It’s a great technique for adding some depth to your card.

Supplies, card size: 5 x 7

• Unity Stamps, Wish with your heart & Worn music background
• Cardstock from Stampin Up! & Hammermill color copy
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• Sequins from Unity Stamps

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

  

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

Unity Stamp Company, So much Pretty in one place!

Pinterest

Facebook: UNITY {show & tell}

Instagram

YouTube

Thanks for stopping by & don't forget to leave a comment!

(Hugs) Cara

There is Magic in the Air ...

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. ~Bill Vaughan (1915–1977), in The Kansas City Star

Hi everyone!
New Outlawz Color Challenge located HERE has started.

This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on January9, 2023 and our sponsor is Beccy’s Place

The colors are pastel but I’m afraid I used the wrong color green on mine and didn’t think about it until after the card was made and would not come apart easily…

The twist is New Year’s… the inside of the card says Happy New Year

Supplies (5 x 7 card)

• Digital image & sentiment (Rubeus) printed on Hammermill Color cardstock
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from my stash
• Die unknown (Stitched fat ovals)
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Stampin Up! Stampin blend markers

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

Deserve a break? ...

Keep on going and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I have never heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting down. ~Charles F. Kettering

Hi everyone!
New Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE has started. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on December 10th and is Sponsored by Mirtillament with a prize of 2 images

Here is out poem this week selected by fellow teamie Susan

What a wonderful bird the frog are!

When he stands he sit almost;

When he hop he fly almost.

He ain't got no sense hardly;

He ain't got no tail hardly either.

When he sit, he sits on what he ain't got almost.

My card was inspired the line “When he sit, he sits on what he ain't got almost”

I generally like to color my images but pre colored ones sure come in handy when you are rushed for time!

Supplies, 5 x 7

• Pre colored Image “Crazy Paw Frog” printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base), Stampin Up! and scrap bin
• Dies, Fat stitched ovals (Unknown)
• Embossing folder, Tasteful Textures (Stampin Up!)
• Ink, Versafine Clair (Tsukineko) & Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps
• Sequins from Stash

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

The Outlawz Crash your Stash Challenge: Mulberry Paper

Beyond the East the sunrise, beyond the West the sea,

And East and West the wanderlust that will not let me be;

It works in me like madness, dear, to bid me say, good‑bye!

For the seas call and the stars call, and oh, the call of the sky.

~Gerald Gould, "Wanderlust," c. 1905

Good morning!
We have a new Outlawz Crash your Stash Challenge going on! You can find us HERE! The challenges will run through December 14th so come play along.

Our sponsor this month is Beccy’s Place

https://beccysplace.com/

The challenge for this month is to use Mulberry paper

For my card I used a sentiment and a grumpy (or is it bored?) looking fellow from the set Floating along!

I cut and fringed the mulberry paper to form a frame around the image. I match it to the hat as best I could and love how it came out!

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Sponsor image printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Birds created using a stencil I make
• Ink from Scrapbook.com
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Design paper from Recollections (Tropic Vacation)
• Mulberry paper from Paperbilities
• ProMarkers
• Stencil from Stampin Up! (Clouds, Moon & Stars)
• Oval dies unknown

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

Just bee-cuze ...

How blest to sit in the fragrant shade,

In the hush of a summer noon,

To watch the bees at their happy task,

And listen their drowsy tune...

~Elizabeth Anne Chase Akers Allen, "My Air–castle," The Sunset–song and other Verses, 1902

Hi everyone!

New Outlawz Color Challenge located HERE has started. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on December 28th and Sponsored by QKR Stampede

We have a new color chart for you to play along with a twist of using tags.

I created a tag as part of my background layout

Sketch used

Color Chart

Supplies (5 x 7 card)

Digital image (Bee image 6703) printed on Hammermill color copy

Card Candy from my stash

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)

Design paper from DCWV (Old World Stack)

Die from Gina Marie Designs (Cross Stitched Circles)

Ink from Stampin Up!

ProMarkers / Copics

Sentiment from The Angel Company (Wittle Bug)

Sketch by me CCBC25

Wink of Stella

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

Beeee Happy!

"Well," said Pooh, "what I like best—," and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn't know what it was called. ~A.A. Milne

Good morning!

I am trying to restock my card file so today I am sharing a card I made when I just want to reach out and remind someone I’m here

 

Supplies (5 x 7 card)

• Image from Bugaboo (Bees Bee Mine) printed on Hammermill Color Cardstock
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Die from Sizzix (Ribbon banner)
• ProMarkers
• Punch from Sizzix (Banner)
• Rhinestones from my stash
• Sketch by Me CCBC23

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Doggo in the window ...

...he is so very happy to be alive that he feels he simply must wag his joyful little tail... so that all people may know of his complete contentment... ~W. Dayton Wegefarth (1885–1973), "The True Story of 'Bum,'" 1915

Good morning!

New Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE has started. This challenge is sponosored by Beccy's Place and will run for 2 weeks, ending on November 12th.

Our song this fortnight is:

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Song by Patti Page

How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggies for sale
I must take a trip to California
And leave my poor sweetheart alone
If he has a dog, he won't be lonesome
And the doggie will have a good home

How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggies for sale
I read in the papers there are robbers
With flashlights that shine in the dark
My love needs a doggie to protect him
And scare them away with one bark
I don't want a bunny or a kitty
I don't want a parrot that talks
I don't want a bowl of little fishies
He can't take a goldfish for a walk

How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail

How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggies for sale

Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Bob Merrill
(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Music & Media Int'l, Inc, Warner Chappell Music, Inc

I am using a pre colored image and sentiment from the set Dog Tales. Super cute set with several doggo images and sentiments.

My inspiration comes from several lines in the song ... First off, doggos always makes me happy and this one also has a waggly tail!

Supplies, Fat Slimline (8.50 x 4.50)

• Pre colored image (Dalmatian) printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from my scrap bin
• Die from Love Craft (Striped slimline)
• Hearts from Cloud 9

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges we offer!

Up & away ...

Spend time barefoot with adventure and joy. ~Terri Guillemets, "Heart & sole," 2019, blackout poetry created from Mary Carter, Return to Hampton Beach, 2014, chapter 8

Good morning!

We have a new Challenge at The Outlawz Greeting Challenge located HERE. This round is sponsored Mirtillamente and will run through October 9th

Our Greeting this challenge is good luck with a twist of adding balloons!

This one was a for sure a bit of a challenge but in a good way but I managed a fun slimline style card.

Supplies, Slimline card

• Sponsor image (Crazy Paw Froggy) printed on Hammermill Color Card
• Embossing folders from Stampin Up! (Subtle & Old World Paper)
• Ink from Stampin Up! & Versafine Claire
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment die from Sizzix (Hot Air Balloon)
• Sentiment stamp from Stampingbella (Irish Chicks)
• Twine from American Crafts

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges!
(Hugs) Cara

Make Waves

If you surrender to the wind you can ride it. ~Toni Morrison, quoted in Laura B. Randolph, "The Magic of Toni Morrison," Ebony, July 1988

Hi everyone!

I’m running a bit behind with my card, but a new Outlawz Color Challenge located HERE has started.

This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on September 19th and is Sponsored Alex Serbia Design. Her images are stunning and I love using them!

My inspiration from the photo comes from the flower on the tea cup, the colors and the map background. I am using a simple flower image that I did some digital paper-piecing using digital background paper from Touched by a Butterfly, fussy cut out and popped up on foam.

Inspiration Photo

Supplies used for A2 card

Digital pre-colored image (Happy Flower Digi Stamp) printed on Hammermill color copy
Background Stamp from Beeswax Stamps (Old Map)
Digital background from Touched by a butterfly
Ink from Stampin Up!, Versafine Claire and Liquid silk from Fun Stampers Journey
Sentiment from The Angel Company (Sail Away)

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

Flamingo fun ...

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them? ~Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, Times to Remember, 1974, decorated version of a proverb

Good morning!
Sharing another set of fun cards I made.

 

Supplies: 4.25 x 5.50 (A2)

• Cardstock from Pen + Gear (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Samantha Walker (Summer Lovin)
• Distress Markers
• Ink from Palette
• Sentiment from Altnew (Meadow Flowers)
• Sheetload of Cards #SUYSMar2022 #Showusyoursheetloads
• Stamps & dies from Close to My Heart (Tickled Pink)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Choose Joy ...

Joy is not in things; it is in us. ~Charles Wagner

Good morning!

A while ago I was going through and cleaning up bits of papers I had stashed here and there … In the mix I found several 5 x 7 pieces I had cut from some scrapbook paper. I had used part of the paper for other projects and these were areas that were perfect for card toppers.

Today I am sharing card 2 that I made

Supplies: 5 x 7 card
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
Ink from Memento
Sentiment from Unity Stamps

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara