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

Progressive Freebie Challenge: May 2023

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE. And will run for one month ending on May 31, 2023

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 super cute floral image from fellow team mate Sandra

Supplies for 5 x 7 card

• Image printed on Hammermill color copy
• Dies: “Hugs” Unknown, “To you” from Happy Birthday to You from Paper Roses & Vertical Stitches from My Favorite Things
• ProMarkers

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out our MAIN blog and join our Facebook Fan Page

Main Blog: https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/713117412100332

(Hugs) Cara

Challenges entered:

Jan's DigiStamps Challenge: May, Anything goes

Entry 14

Crafting Happiness Challenge: May 142, Flowers

Entry 22

Make My Monday #199: Flowers

Entry 67

PIP Challenge 2317: Anything Goes

Entry 23

SplitCoastStampers CAS Challenge: CAS740, Flowers

Hold me Tight ...

Sometimes it's better to put love into hugs than to put it into words. ~Author unknown

Good morning!

A new Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges and will run through June 11, 2022

Our sponsor this challenge is: Fred She Say Digital Designs

https://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/

Our Song this fortnight ….

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

Since we've no place to go

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Shows no signs of stopping

I brought some corn for popping

Lights are turned way down low

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

When we finally kiss goodnight

How I'll hate going out in the storm

But if you really hold me tight

All the way home, I'll be warm

The fire is slowly dying

And, my dear, we're still goodbye-ing

But as long as you love me so

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Cahn Sammy / Styne Jule

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! lyrics © Cahn Music Co., Cahn Music Company, Producers Music Publ. Co., Inc.

My card was inspired by "But if you really hold me tight All the way home, I'll be warm"

Supplies, 5 x 7 card
Pre-colored sponsor image "Emma the Hugger" printed in Hammermill Card Stock
Cardstock from Pen+Gear (base), Stampin Up! and Bazzill
Die from BoBunny (Christmas Card die)
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Snowflake cookies)
Rhinestones from Recollections

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

Puppy Hugs ...

A dog is so often the answer — when you're lonely and need company, or when you're tired of company and need lonely. ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

Good morning!

Today we are at the midpoint of the week and it is my Day 3 as a Unity Gal!

For my card today I am using the cute Full of Happy Hugs …

This is actually my 2nd attempt at watercoloring this image as the paper I am using is an unsealed version and sucks up any moisture almost immediately causing some challenges if you want to bleed and blend.

Using a water pen, I added color using my distress inks. Not as bright as I wanted but I’m still really happy with it!

Supplies:

• Image “Full of Happy Hugs” from Unity Stamp Co.
• Cardstock from my Stash
• Distress Markers from Ranger
• India Ink from Memories
• Sequins from my stash
• Water pen
• Watercolor paper from my stash

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

Don't forget to leave me a comment for a chance to be one of two people I get to pick who will each win a $20 gift credit to the store.

Thank for stopping by and good luck!!
Cara

Hug in a Mug! ...

Serious question: back in the days before coffee, did people just basically die? ~Keith Wynn, @ravenrhapsodies

Good morning!

Today is my Day 1 and I cannot tell you just how excited to participate this year as a Growing in Unity Gal! It’s tough to get spots and I seem to manage about every other year but that’s ok! I am so blessed to have the opportunity to share my cards made with Unity Stamps!

I made 4 cards today using a fun sentiment set called It’s a Mug Hug … so many great sentiments along with a fun mug image which is perfect for paper piecing!

I did leave the fluff on mine plain because I have still trying to decided it I want to enhance it with white flower soft or liquid diamonds ... 

Also, I did manage to get all 4 images from one 6 x 6 sheet of design paper. I just used my stamping platform and turned to cardstock for each image. Worked perfectly!

Supplies

Sentiment set: “It’s a Mug Hug” from Unity Stamp Company

• Cardstock from Pen+Gear
• Design paper from Unity Stamp Company
• Memories India Ink
• Red Manga Pen
• Sequins from Close to My Heart (silver) and stash

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 make custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked f 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

Don't forget to leave me a comment for a chance to be one of two people I get to pick who will each win a $20 gift credit to the store.

Thank for stopping by and good luck!!

Cara

Puppy Hugs

I walk with my dogs which keeps me fit. I talk to my dogs which keeps me sane. I can't think of anything that makes one happier than to cuddle and play and start the day with a warm puppy. ~Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993)

Sharing another card made with the Stampin Up! Design paper pack “Playful Pets”. These cards are going into my doggo donation pile for Gilbert Dogs 24/7 for them to sell during an upcoming fundraiser.

Supplies

• Card Candy from Close to My Heart
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Stampin Up!
• Embossing folder from Park Lane

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Day 11, Phoenix Paper Crafters Create Daily Challenge

This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today is day 11 of the Phoenix Paper Crafters Create Daily Challenge located HERE and I am sharing a simply card that I made basically from scraps.

• The base for this card started out as a 5 x7 card but I cut down to 5.5 x 4.25. I had put this one aside because I glued the embossed piece on wrong so the card would have opened on the left instead of the right. Plus, it was a little off center.
• The design paper is a left-over piece from me playing with ink and alcohol on glossy paper
• The sentiment was one I dug out of a basket of unused die cuts.
• The black rippled paper is a scrap from scrap bin
• The white looped circle was also found in my basket of unused die cuts  
• I added some paper flowers from Prima
• Pearls are from Recollections
• Nuvo Pearl drops

Thanks for stopping by!
Cara

Day 4, Phoenix Paper Crafters Create Daily Challenge

Hugging has no unpleasant side effects and is all natural. There are no batteries to replace, it's inflation-proof and non-fattening with no monthly payments. It's non-taxable, non-polluting, and is, of course, fully returnable. ~Author unknown

Today is day 4 of the Phoenix Paper Crafters Create Daily Challenge located HERE and I am playing along best I can this month.

For my day 4 project I did not make another Christmas Card but I’m sure there will be more in the future as I have lots Christmas Type bits & pieces to use!

Anyway … I seem to have a terrible problem dropping ink pads on finished cards. I have no clue why but I guess I have about 10 cards sitting in a pile waiting to be checked over to see if I can salvage anything off of them

My card today was actually made for a challenge last year. (You can see the original post HERE). I had made it with someone specific in mind and while I was getting the stamp for the inside inked up, I hit the pad just right and yep … there it was, splat! Sometimes I get lucky and the mishap can been swiftly and easily covered with no one but me the wiser, but not this time!

Needless to say, I was not happy so set the card aside for a later recovery effort and here it is.

The card was a 5 x 7 card so I had to trim quit a bit off the top and along the right side to get the ink streaks off. I had a bit of the original DP I used to die cut the tea cup and sentiment so it made a great layering piece.

Supplies (best I can recall)

• Repurposed item: Damaged card front
• Card stock (base) unknown, “vapor” cut from a Bazzill scrap
• Design paper from Stampin up
• Dies: Unknown
• Lace order embossing folder from Darice
• Silk from Fun Stampers Journey

Thanks for stopping by!
Cara

Holiday Hugs …

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. ~Peg Bracken (1918–2007), unverified

 

Good Morning!

Sandra has added more new digi images to her ETSY SHOP this month and this week I am using #3338 Christmas Beauty!

 

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
• Card stock from Stampin Up!
• Glitter cardstock from Recollections
• India Ink from Memories
• Judikins Diamond Glaze
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Hero Arts
• Stash: Rhinestones
• Wink of Stella, Clear

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

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

 

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Hugs ...

 [Tea] is a beverage which not only quenches thirst, but dissipates sorrow. ~Chang loo, c.828 

Hi everyone!

Today a new Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges and will run through November 13, 2020. Our Sponsor is Lemon Shortbread, Vera Ma with a prize of 3 images.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonshortbread

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

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

This Fortnight challenge comes from Susan!

I’d like to be a Teabag

l’d like to be a teabag,
And stay at home all day –
And talk to other teabags
In a teabag sort of way . . .

l’d love to be a teabag;
And lie in a little box –
And never have to wash my face
Or change my dirty socks . . .

l’d like to be a teabag,
An Earl Grey one perhaps,
And doze all day and lie around
With Earl Grey kind of chaps.

l wouldn’t have to do a thing,
No homework, jobs or chores –
Comfy in my caddy
Of teabags and their snores.

l wouldn’t have to do exams
l needn’t tidy rooms,
Or sweep the floor or feed the cat
Or wash up all the spoons.

I wouldn’t have to do a thing,
A life of bliss – you see . . .
Except that once in all my life

I`d make a cup of tea!

By Peter Dixon

  

Lots of things going on in my personal life right now so I am, frankly, behind on EVERYTHING! I realized suddenly that I had a card due for this challenge. Since I did not have time to print and color and image I when without for this round.

Supplies used

• Cardstock from my Stash
• Design paper from Stampin Up!
• Embossing folder from Darice
• Silk ink from Fun Stampers Journey

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

(Hugs) Cara

Holiday Hugs …

I have a present for you, but I need to borrow your arms for wrapping paper.  ~Author Unknown 

Good Morning!

Sandra has added more new digi images to her ETSY SHOP this month and this week I am using #3297 Pretty Christmas Hippo.

 

The glittering poinsettias were created by using the Dream Weaver Embossing paste and stencil. While still wet I poured the glitter over the top waited a minute then dumped off any excess.

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
• Banner punch from Stampin Up!
• Card stock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Dream Weaver Embossing paste
• Glitter from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Hero Arts
• Stash: Rhinestones, star brad & fabric poinsettia
• Stencil from Stampers Anonymous
• White gel pen
• Wink of Stella glitter pen 

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

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

 

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Hugs a Plenty ...

Millions and millions of years would still not give me half enough time to describe that tiny instant of all eternity when you put your arms around me and I put my arms around you.  ~Jacques Préver

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing my card for the new color challenge which today at The Outlawz Challenges and sponsored this month by Gerda Steiner. This challenge will run thru September 21, 2020

Ilonka picked our challenge of 5 colors, you get to pick 3 plus a twist of using a butterfly!

For my card I am using the turquoise plus 2 shades of purple (although the butterfly looks more blue, but it is actually purple). The image I am using is Hugbear 482. 

Supplies used

• Border punch from Stampin Up!
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from my Stash
• Dies from Stampin Up! & Spellbinders
• Embellishment from Jot
• Image printed on Stampin Up! Whisper White card stock
• India Ink from Memories
• ProMarkers
• Sentiments from Inkahootz!
• Color Board

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

(Hugs) Cara

The Duel vs Hugging it out

Hugging has no unpleasant side effects and is all natural.  There are no batteries to replace, it's inflation-proof and non-fattening with no monthly payments.  It's non-taxable, non-polluting, and is, of course, fully refundable.  ~Author Unknown

Hi everyone!

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

Our inspiration this challenge was selected by Vicki

The Duel

(The Gingham Dog and The Calico Cat)

The gingham dog and the calico cat

Side by side on the table sat;

'T was half-past twelve, and (what do you think!)

Nor one nor t' other had slept a wink!

The old Dutch clock and the Chinese plate

Appeared to know as sure as fate

There was going to be a terrible spat.

(I wasn't there; I simply state

What was told to me by the Chinese plate!)

The gingham dog went "Bow-wow-wow!"

And the calico cat replied "Mee-ow!"

The air was littered, an hour or so,

With bits of gingham and calico,

While the old Dutch clock in the chimney-place

Up with its hands before its face,

For it always dreaded a family row!

(Now mind: I'm only telling you

What the old Dutch clock declares is true!)

For my card I am of course using a cat and dog which I die cut but went with a bit happier tone of hugs after a confrontation! 

Supplies used

• Card stock: Stampin Up! and the Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper: The Scrapbook Wizard and my scrap bin
• Dies: Heart from Spellbinders, Cat & Dog unknown
• Embossing folders: Park Lane and Stampin Up!
• Rhinestones: Stash

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

(Hugs) Cara

Cards for Little Hearts Card Drive, Heart Themed: Sweet Panda Hugs

You can't wrap love in a box, but you can wrap a person in a hug.  ~Author Unknown

Sharing more cards that I made for the Cards for Little Hearts card drive.

The current card drive will run from January 1st - February 1^st for Heart-Themed (non-Valentine’s Day) "Thinking of You" cards to celebrate the patients during February's Heart Month. Cards will be hand delivered to heart patients at both Nationwide Children's Hospital (in Columbus, Ohio) and the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, (the Congenital Heart Collaborative in Cleveland, Ohio).

Anyone is welcome to help make and send cards – from a young child who loves to doodle to an experienced, acclaimed card maker.

Please click (HERE) to read the guideline page located on the Cards for Little Hearts website for important information prior to making and sending in your cards. You can also find additional helpful resources on the FAQs page and a Sentiments List. There is also a Gallery page if you need some inspiration. If you have any questions about the guidelines or the card drive itself, please contact Christina directly, founder of Cards for Little Hearts.

Another adorable image from my talented friend Christina Hor!

• Image from Christina Hor Designs
• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Embossing folder from Darice
• Ink from Memories
• Liquid glass from Close to My Heart
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment is a digi I can’t remember where I got

Cards for Little Hearts Card Drive, Heart Themed: Armful of Hearts

If you become a helper of hearts,

springs of wisdom will flow from your heart.

~Rumi, translated by Nevit O. Ergin

Sharing more cards that I made for the Cards for Little Hearts card drive.

The current card drive will run from January 1st - February 1^st for Heart-Themed (non-Valentine’s Day) "Thinking of You" cards to celebrate the patients during February's Heart Month. Cards will be hand delivered to heart patients at both Nationwide Children's Hospital (in Columbus, Ohio) and the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, (the Congenital Heart Collaborative in Cleveland, Ohio).

Anyone is welcome to help make and send cards – from a young child who loves to doodle to an experienced, acclaimed card maker.

Please click (HERE) to read the guideline page located on the Cards for Little Hearts website for important information prior to making and sending in your cards. You can also find additional helpful resources on the FAQs page and a Sentiments List. There is also a Gallery page if you need some inspiration. If you have any questions about the guidelines or the card drive itself, please contact Christina directly, founder of Cards for Little Hearts.

• Image from Crafty Sentiments
• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Darice
• Diamond Glass from Close to My Heart
• Embossing folder from Close to My Heart
• ProMarkers
• Based on My Favorite Things Sketch 252

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Cards for Little Hearts Card Drive, Heart Themed: Thoughts of you

“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures.

For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.”

~ Khalil Gibran

Sharing some more cards I made for the Cards for Little Hearts card drive.

The current card drive will run from January 1st - February 1^st for Heart-Themed (non-Valentine’s Day) "Thinking of You" cards to celebrate the patients during February's Heart Month. Cards will be hand delivered to heart patients at both Nationwide Children's Hospital (in Columbus, Ohio) and the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, (the Congenital Heart Collaborative in Cleveland, Ohio).

Anyone is welcome to help make and send cards – from a young child who loves to doodle to an experienced, acclaimed card maker.

Please click (HERE) to read the guideline page located on the Cards for Little Hearts website for important information prior to making and sending in your cards. You can also find additional helpful resources on the FAQs page and a Sentiments List. There is also a Gallery page if you need some inspiration. If you have any questions about the guidelines or the card drive itself, please contact Christina directly, founder of Cards for Little Hearts. 

Cards 1

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Circle Punch from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from my scrap bin
• Embossing folder from Stampin Up!
• Heart Punch from Marvy
• Ink from Memories
• Pearls from my Stash
• Sentiment from Close to My Heart
• Vellum from my scrap bin

Cards 2

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio and Stampin Up!
• Circle Punch from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from my scrap bin
• Embossing folder from Stampin Up!
• Heart Punch from Marvy
• Sentiment from the Angel Company (Closed)
• Ink from Memories
• Based on Sweet Sunday Sketch 288

Cards 3

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio and Stampin Up!
• Circle Punch from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from my scrap bin
• Embossing folders from Stampin Up! and Darice
• Heart Punch from Marvy
• Ink from Memories
• Rhinestones from my Stash
• Sentiment from Unity Stamp Company
• Based on Paper Craft Crew Sketch PCC327

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara