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

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

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

Growing in Unity 2023, Day 4

to be remembered on one's birthday

is a thrill — to know others are saying

with cakes, cards, and good wishes

thanks for being born into our lives!

~Terri Guillemets, "Keepsake," 2013

Good morning!
This is my day 4 as a Unity Gal! Almost done! This week is flying by!

I do hope you are enjoying 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 uses another super cute gnome stamp called Happy Birthday Gnome along with a fun balloon background that I have been dying to use!

Supplies, card size: 5 x 7

• Unity Stamp set Happy Birthday Gnome
• Unity Stamp Balloon Party Background
• Cardstock from Stampin Up! & Hammermill color copy
• Glitter glue from Stampin Up!
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers

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

This card was wntered into the following challenges

Entry 4 - Crafting Happiness Challenge

Growing in Unity 2023, Day 1

May ev'ry birthday sweetly bring,

A thousand proofs of love;

A pure and perfect crystal spring

Of bliss from Heav'n above!

~George Wells, Golden Wishes, 1885

Good morning and Happy New Year! So much going on this year in the Malmrose household as we begin a renovation project that’s a bit overdue! That means my craft room will get packed up and I will have limited access to my crafty items for a while.

That being said I am so excited to be chosen to start the year as the first Unity Gal of 2023! Today and every day for the next week I’ll be sharing cards I made using Unity Stamps. 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!

For my first card I am sharing a fun slim line birthday card. I love gnomes. They are so cheeky and fun. This is one of my favorites!

Supplies, card size: Slimline

• Stamps from Unity Stamps, Life’s a Party Gnome
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base), Hammermill color copy & Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Darice
• Dies from unknown, ovals
• Embossing folder from Taylored Expressions, Sprinkled
• Glitter glue from Studio G
• Ink from Tsukineko, Versafine Claire & Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Sequins from Unity Stamps
• Sketch, Mojo Monday #399

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! 

The Outlawz Crash your Stash Challenge: Twine/Floss

Bring forth the raisins and the nuts—

To-night All-Hallow’s Spectre struts

Along the moonlit way...

~John Kendrick Bangs, "Hallowe’en," Echoes of Cheer, 1912

Good morning!

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

Our sponsor this month is Sheepski Designs

The challenge for this month is to use Twine/Floss (no ribbon).

For my card I used Andrea’s adorable image Trick or Treat - no 228

I was a bit surprised to realized that I didn’t have a cobweb stencil so I had to improvise. I used a die from Sizzix which I cut from a stiff super heavyweight cardstock I have and used that to create the web effect on the card. Worked pretty well!

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Sponsor image printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Bakers twine from American Crafts
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base), American Craft and Stampin Up!
• Clear pop of color from Scrapbook.com
• Corner punch from Stampin Up!
• Dies from Sizzix (Cobweb) (to create a stencil) and Whimsy Stamps (Bats & Bubbles)
• Ink from Stampin up!
• ProMarkers

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

Autumn Tag

The bright summer had passed away, and gorgeous autumn was flinging its rainbow-tints of beauty on hill and dale. ~Cornelia L. Tuthill, "Virginia Dare: Or, the Colony of Roanoke," 1840

Good morning!

I am just a little bit late getting my project for the current Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge posted! You can find the challenge HERE

Our poem this fortnight was picked by Lorie Hill

October

by John Updike from A Child's Calendar

The month is Amber,

Gold and Brown.

Blue ghosts of smoke

Float through the town.

Great V’s of geese

Honk overhead.

And maples turn

A fiery red.

Frost bites the lawn.

The stars are slits

In the black cat’s eye

Before he spits.

At last, small witches,

Goblins, hags,

And pirates armed

With paper bags.

Their costumes hinged

On safety pins,

Go haunt a night

Of pumpkin grins.

Our sponsor this fortnight is Polkadoodles and I am using this cute gnome image Autumn Wheelbarrow.
My inspiration comes from the line The month is Amber, Gold and Brown.

This past weekend I did a spooky basket swap with some ladies from a Facebook group I am a member of and I wanted a fun tag. This was perfect!

Supplies, Tag
Image (Autumn Wheelbarrow Halloween gnome) printed on Hammermill Color Copy
Bakers Twine from American Crafts
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (back of tag)
Die from Spellbinders (Decagons)
Momento ink
Prisma Color Pencils
Sentiment unknown (gift)

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

Progressive Freebie Challenge: June 2022

...nothing so liberalizes a man and expands the kindly instincts that nature put in him as travel and contact with many kinds of people. ~Mark Twain, 1867

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started for the month of June!

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 as we have moved the challenge therefor now 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 6:00 pm Outlawz Time 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.

Our image this month comes from SheepSki Designs

Bryan's Baby - image no 87

Supplies

• Image “Bryans Baby, #87, printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Corner punch from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Colorbok (Natural Expressions)
• Ink from Close to My Heart & Ranger Archival
  
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from BoBunny (Sentiments)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Fabulous Unicorn Hippo ...

People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something one finds; it is something one creates. ~Thomas Szasz, The Second Sin, 1973

Good morning,
Today I am sharing a fun card I made using a Unicorn Hippo image from my dear friend Sandra Caldwell aka Babycakesdnd. I love her hippo images and will miss seeing what new ones she comes up with!

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Image “Unicorn Hippo” from Sandra Caldwell printed on Hammermill color copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Corner punch from We R Memory Keepers
• Design Paper unknown
• Die from Spellbinders (Branching out)
• Ink from Momento
• Label punch from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones from Recollections
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Fabulous Flamingo)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

To Sandra with Love ...

To think of death, to hold ideas or views or beliefs about it, is simply to hold views, ideas, or beliefs about life. The first great idea, perhaps, that we want to hold deeply is that death is not the end of life but simply an event in life. ~Lilian Whiting (1847–1942), "The Unseen World: The Incident of Death," The World Beautiful: Second Series, 1896

Hello All,

Today I am sharing a card I made with an image created by Sandra Caldwell, aka Babycakesdnd. Unfortunately, this image never made it to her shop as she passed away unexpectedly last week.

Heaven has gained another wonderful, kind and talented soul!

Needless to say, those of us who considered her a friend are feeling her absence both personally and creatively. 

As part of her Design Team, we decided to go forward and post our cards & projects in memory of her. We will also be posting other cards & projects made with her images over the next couple of days and invite everyone who has and loves her images to please share on her Facebook Fan Page found HERE

Rest in Peace my Friend ... 

Supplies, 5 x 7 card

• Image #3857 Egg Fairy Time printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Card candy from Jot (Dollar tree)
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Die (Happy Easter) Unknown
• Embossing folder (Confetti) from Close to My Heart
• ProMarkers

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

It's Happy Hour!!!

People who drink light beer don't like the taste of beer — they just like to pee a lot. ~Beer drinkers' saying

Good morning!

Today I am sharing a new image from Sandra Caldwell, aka Babycakesdnd. These have just been released and you can purchase this one and several other new images in her ETSY SHOP!

This image is 3850 Gnome Luck! … I love an ice-cold mug of good beer so I just had to have this image to play with!

Supplies, 5 x 7 card

• Image #3850 Gnome Luck printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Reminisce “Lucky You”
• Glitter glue from Studio G
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones from my stash
• Sentiment from Inkadinkado
• Based loosely on My Favorite Things Sketch MFTWSC313

Don’t forget to visit her Facebook page where there is always something happening!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643440135938124/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/192920250808985/

http://babycakesmerrywhatever.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Party like a Gnome ...

Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone. ~Jim Fiebig, as quoted in The Reader's Digest, 1981

Good morning,

Today I am sharing a set of birthday cards I made to have on hand. I used the February 2022 Sheetload of cards from Call me Crafty Al, which makes 6 cards using 6 x 6 design papers so I got 2 of each design layout.

The Gnome tag is adorable but did not photograph well no matter what I tried.

Supplies (A2 cards)

• Archival ink from Memories
• Bling, gift from a friend
• Cardstock from Pen & Gear (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Jot (dollar tree) and American Crafts
• Embossing folder from Fun Stampers Journey (Happy Birthday)
• Gnome tags, gift from the Niece
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps
• Sketch Uses #SUYSFeb2022

Mermaids, Water Women

"Who says that my dreams, have to stay, just my dreams?"

~ Ariel, The Little Mermaid

Today a new Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges and will run through January 22, 2022.

Our sponsor this challenge is: Polkadoodles with a prize voucher for 3 digital images

Store URL: http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/

Challenge Blog URL: http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/

FACEBOOK PAGE

FACEBOOK GROUP

ARTIST'S FACEBOOK PAGE

INSTAGRAM HASHTAGS - #POLKADOODLES, #POLKADOODLES_CRAFTERS

Our Song/Rhyme this month was selected by Margaret

Mermaid Song

Artist: Its Music

Album: ITS MUSIC Lullaby Versions Pt.1

Released: 2019

Genre: Children's Music

Are mermaids real or make believe, cos I think I saw one swimming in the sea

Her tail had silver scales and her hair was very long, and as she swam, she sang a mermaid song

Oooohh (wobble your lips as you sing!)

 

Supplies
Image Meribelle Mermaid Rock it printed on Hammermill Color copy
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
Corner punch from EK Success
Design Paper from Scrap Wizard
Memento Ink
ProMarkers

Rhinestones from my Stash
Sentiment from JoyCraft (Seashore Sayings)
White Gel Pen

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

Happy Holidays ...

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867–1957)

Good morning!
Today I am sharing two new images for Sandra!

How exciting!

These have just been released and you can purchase them. along with several more new releases in her ETSY SHOP for 50% off when you order in the next 24 hours!

#3703 – Gnome Gift Wrapper

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
• Design Paper from Stash, unknown
• Cardstock from The Paper Temptress, Stampin Up! & The Paper Studio (Base)
• Dr. Ph. Martin's Pen White
• ProMarkers
• WRMK Corner Punch
• Sketch: Mojo Monday 121

#3391 - Minion Reindeer

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
• Cardstock from Stampin Up! & The Paper Studio (Base)
• Design Paper from Stash, unknown
• Embossing folder from Stampin Up!
• Ink from Rangers
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Stampin Up!
• Sequins from the dollar store
• WRMK Corner Punch
• Sketch: Sketches by Me CCBC12

Don’t forget to visit her Facebook page where there is always something happening!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643440135938124/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/192920250808985/

http://babycakesmerrywhatever.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

From our Gnome to Yours ...

As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, then Christmas is. ~Eric Sevareid (1912–1992)

Good morning!

We have a new Crash your Stash Challenge starting at The Outlawz Challenges which will run through October 14th

Our generous Sponsor this month is Alex Syberia Design with a prize of a $15 gift card to the Etsy shop so please make sure you check out her images … they are stunning!

Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexSyberiaDesign

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/alexsyberiadesign

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/pg/alexsyberiadesign/groups/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexsyberia/

Instagram2 (my new account where I'm sharing my stamp designs): https://www.instagram.com/alexsyberiadesign/

Our cue this month is Embossing powder

I have quite a bit of this stuff and frankly, While I love the way it looks, I don’t use it a lot because it’s a pain to dig everything out, carefully heat the image then have to clean up all the straggling bits of powders that got blown everywhere.

It is great for these subtle hints of something on a card … like snowflakes.

This card was done using clear EP, then using a soft brush to add the background color, which will cause the snowflakes to pop once you wipe down with a soft tissue.

Supplies:

1. Image, Christmas Gnomes Digi Slimline Card Panel Stamp
2. Cardstock from Pen+Gear (Base) and Stampin Up!
3. Embossing Powder from Stampin Up!
4. Ink from Stampin Up!
5. ProMarkers
6. Snowflake Image unknown
7. Twine from American Crafts

Now come on over to The Outlawz Challenges to play along with us or one of the other challenges that are always in process!

(Hugs) Cara

BLOG CHALLENGES JOINED
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Watercooler Wednesday, Occasions

Crafty Creations Challenge #425, Anything Goes

Garden Thoughts ...

I have found, after a good deal of consideration, that the best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for Him there. ~Bernard Shaw, The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God, 1932

Good morning!

Today I am sharing another one of Sandra’s new images #3561 Garden Gnome and you can this one and many more in her ETSY SHOP. As an added bonus, for 24 hours only, if you purchase this, or any of the new images released to the store today by Sandra, you get 50% off! Thats a great deal!

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
• Card stock from The Paper Studio (base) Stampin Up!
• Die from Gina Marie Designs
• Embossing folder from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Stampin Up!
• Mojo Monday #545

Don’t forget to visit her Facebook page where there is always something happening!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643440135938124/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/192920250808985/

http://babycakesmerrywhatever.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Caffeinated ...

The fact that I'm upright is credit to our French press. ~Elementary, "Pushing Buttons," 2018, written by Jeffrey Paul King [S6, E3, Sherlock Holmes]

Good morning!

After a short break I am back on Sandra’s team as a colorist and today I am sharing a card showcasing her fun image #3634 Gnome Fairy. You can this image and many more in her ETSY SHOP.

We are a coffee drinking family (with the exception of my son, who likes the aroma but not the taste!) so this image cracked me up and I just had to color her up!

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
• Banner punch from Stampin up!
• Card stock from Stampin Up!
• Embossing folder from Close to My Hear
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones from my stash
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps
• Mojo Monday #515

Don’t forget to visit her Facebook page where there is always something happening!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643440135938124/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/192920250808985/

http://babycakesmerrywhatever.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

The Outlawz Crash your Stash Challenge: Twine

It's not about finding fun things to do. It's about finding someone in whose company, it's all fun. ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com, 2018

Good morning!

We have a new Crash your Stash Challenge starting at The Outlawz Challenges and our Sponsor this month is Sheri West Designs with a prize of 2 images. This challenge will run through June 14th.

Our cue this month is Twine

I love the look of it on cards but it simply is not my first go to when I want something different for a card front. Needless to say I have a drawer full of twine that I need to make a concerted effort to use more!

For my card, the design paper I used is actually quite bright and I felt it overpowered my images. So using the same die set, only a smaller size, I cut a piece of vellum to overlay and tone it down just a bit.

I then threaded some alphabet beads onto my twine and wrapped around the cardstock a couple times before taping it down. This created a simple banner over the images. 

Supplies:

• Images printed on Stampin Up! whisper white card stock
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design Paper unknown
• Die from Spellbinders
• Pro Markers
• Punch from Stampin Up!
• Ranger Archival Ink
• Sentiment from Unity Stamp Co.

Now come on over to The Outlawz Challenges to play along with us or one of the other challenges that are always in process!

Beach Bum Gnome ...

"Take your shoes off," purred the ocean waves.

~Dr. SunWolf, professorsunwolf.com

Hi All,

Today I am sharing a card I made with a fun new image from Sherry West Designs. I do love her images as they are quirky and fun!

I believe this image is so new it’s not even listed in her store yet and I just love him!

So many possibilities for him!

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up! Whisper White Cardstock
• Card candy from Jot (The Dollar Tree)
• Card stock from The Paper Studio (Base) & American Crafts
• India Ink from Memories
• Judikins Paper Glaze
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Rubbernecker Stamps

Thanks for stopping by!

Cara