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

This makes me Smile … Challenge 323

Good morning,

Sharing my card for the current Cut it Up Challenge. 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 card

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (bae) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Close to My Heart (I think)
• Dies fare unknown (Stitched Scallop Hearts)& sitting bunny I bought off Amazon
• Embossing folder from Creative Expressions (Heart to heart)
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clare)
• Sentiment from a Unity Stamp grab bag
• Sequins from Close to My Heart

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

The Outlawz Color Challenge: Think of Mom (or Grandma)

Good morning!

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

Our challenge this month is a pretty pallet featuring dusky blues and pinks with a twist of thinking about mom (or Grandma)

Sadly, I lost my mom in 2020 after a stroke, but there is another strong, independent woman in my life that is like another mom to me so I made my card with her in mind and will be sending this to her for Valentines Day!

I got a new light box with adjustable lighting and I am still trying to get it figured out. My card is a bit dark but the colors really are soft dusky blues and pinks...

Colors

Sketch Inspiration

Supplies (5 x 7)

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Colorbok (Marbled) and I think the pink design paper is from Close to My Heart
• Die unknown
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Treasured Tags)
• Sentiment from Inkahootz!
• Sequins from Close to My Heart
• Sketch Inspiration from Isbaha's Home

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges for more challenges and Inspiration and join our Fan Page on Facebook!

Sonday Song & Rhyme: How do I love thee?

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

This months challenge is to take inspiration from the Sonnet “How do I love thee?” written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

I took my inspiration from the line “Most quiet need, by sunlight and candle-light.”

Supplies, 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and paper from my scrap bin
• Die from InLoveArts (Vintage Candle)
• Embossing folder from Sizzix (Sparkle)
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Nuvo Drops
• Promarkers
• Sentiment unknown

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

Challenges Entered

Can you Handle the Pressure: Anything Goes with a Twist of SNOW (1/25)

The Creative Crafters: Challenge #84

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: LTCCB #84 Anything Goes

Have some Heart … Challenge 322

Good morning,
Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. 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 

February is right around the corner, and this is a great way to get a jump on those Valentine cards!

Card map used

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Card map from ScrapbookandCards.com
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design Paper from Close to My Heart
• Dies from Waffle Flower (Dotted Hearts)
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Twisted Hearts)
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• Punch from Stampin up! (Lovely Labels)
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps
• Sequins from my stash
• Tag from DecoTime
• Twine from American Crafts

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

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Crafty Calendar January 2025 Challenge

Little Patch of Craft Friends Challenge #246-All Dressed Up

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges PIP Challenge 2503

A Cut Above Challenge January "It's a New Year" and Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon Challenge #791 - Can You Feel the Love Tonight

Creative Fingers Challenge 293

Mr & Mrs

Good morning,

Tis the Season for Romance I guess and weddings are starting to pop up so today I am sharing a wedding card I was requested to make for a co-worker. I think the marbled paper with a bit of a blush pink running through it made an elegant background for the diecut vullum hearts.

Supplies

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from Craft Universe (Marble Stickers with foil)
• Dies from Stampin Up! (Detailed Hearts) and Spellbinders (Donna’s Alphabets)
• Gold mirror card from scrap bin
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair) and Stampin Up! (Gold Encore)
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a banner)
• Sentiment from Stampin Up!
• Vellum from Stampin Up!

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Gem of a Challenge, Week 9 - Anything Goes

Entry 52

Crafty Calendar Challenge, May Challenge - Anything Goes

Entry 68

Black Penny Saturday Challenge, May - Anything Goes...Optional 'Pastel Colours'!
Entry 11

Creative Fingers Challenge, Challenge #277

Entry 87

As you like it Challenge, Favourite: Soft or Bold Colours (and why)
Entry 38

Card 4 using gifted images: Happy Anniversary (2of2)

Good morning,

Today I am sharing card #4 that I made with the gift of pre-printed Dutch images from Marianne Designs I received from my friend.

Sketches by Me CCBC32

 

Supplies:

• Image from Marianne Designs
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base), Stampin Up! and my scrap bin.
• Dies from Sizzix (Classic Circles), Make It! (Scrolled Circles) & Reasonable Craft Dies (Tiny Scallop Circles)
• Embossing folder from Creative Expressions (Heart to Heart)
• Ink from Stampin up!
• Sentiment from Halo Rubber Stamps
• Sketch by Me CCBC32
• Stash: Tiny Heart Stickers

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
(Hugs) Cara

Card 3 using gifted images: Happy Anniversary (1of2)

Good morning,

Today I am sharing card #3 that I made with the gift of pre-printed Dutch images from Marianne Designs I received from my friend.

Supplies:

• Image from Marianne Designs
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base), Stampin Up! and my scrap bin.
• Embossing folder from Creative Expressions (Heart to Heart)
• Ink from Stampin up!
• Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Teeny Tiny Wishes)
• Stash: Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
(Hugs) Cara

Love is in the Air ...

Good morning!

Helping out the Festive Friday Challenge at The Outlawz Challenges this month which can be can be found HERE

This challenge requires your card/project to have sentiment on the front and that you follow one of the given themes.

For 2024, the Festive Friday Challenge is going to a no sponsor format but we will have surprise pop-up Sponsors on occasion, so be sure to follow us to catch the special challenges!

We are also retaining the Christmas theme for every challenge as well as adding several other themes you can choose from and which will change with each challenge. 

Here is our current challenge list:

Christmas

Love is in the Air

Fun in the Snow

Something New

And here is my card.

Well, actually, my card set. I generally get busy with end of year / new year stuff and never seem to get my Valentines cards made and mailed in time so I opted for using the Love is in the Air theme and a Sheetload of card layout from Call me Craft Al which uses 6 x 6 papers and mkes 9 cards total.

The adorable bunny image is from a Stampin Up! set I found thrifting. It was brand new, never used which was amazing since the stamp is pre-2014 and is so stinking cute and works for so many things!

Supplies: (A2) 5.50 x 4.25

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design paper from Honeybee Stamps (Hugs & Kisses)
• Dies from Close to My Heart (Basic Ovals)
• Glossy Accents from Ranger
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Claire)
• Sketch layout: SUYSOct2022
• Stamps from Stampin up! (Blowing Kisses)
• ProMarkers:
• Hearts - Crimson (R445), Poppy (R565) & Rose Pink (M727)  

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

• Dream Valley Challenges
• Pennys Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog
• C.R.A.F.T. Challenge
• Creative Inspiration Challenges
• Krafty Chicks Challenge

SheepSki Designs: For the Boys

Good Evening!
I am running several days behind getting this posted but there is still plenty of time to play along as the SheepSki challenge lasts all month long!

The challenge is For the Boys and I used Bob on my card. He’s really cute and fun to color.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Image “Bob” printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Clear Nuvo drops
• Design Paper from Close to My Heart
• Dies from Sizzix (Hexagon Triplets
• Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Clockworks) and Stampin up! (Subtle)
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones from Stash
• Twice from American Crafts
• White gel pen
• Sketch found on Pinterest from Gloria Stengel

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

Progressive Freebie Challenge: March 2023

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE. And will run for one month ending on March 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 lovely image from Andrea Norris of SheepSki Designs

I made a sweetheart card

 
Supplies for 5 x 7 card

• Image printed on Hammermill color copy
• ProMarkers
• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Close to My Heart
• Die from Darice, Foliage Branch
• Die from Lumberjack Days, Branched out
• Die unknown, Photo Frame
• Dies from Fun Stampers Journey, Spring Blooms & Spring Blooms Minis
• Flower center from my stash

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

The Outlawz No Stamp Challenge, Hello Friend

Good morning!

Today is the start of a new challenge at The Outlawz Challenge. You can play along HERE

This challenge discourages the use of any physical stamps or digital images.

Exceptions are made for digital paper and stamped or digital sentiments

Our theme this month is Love is in the Air

For my cards I used a Sheetload of cards layout from Call my Crafty Al … I love using them because they push me to use design paper and I can get a set of great looking cards quickly.

Supplies: 4.25 x 5.50 card

#SYSUJun2021

#showusyoursheetloads

“U” from My Favorite Things (Stitched Alphabet 1”)

Cardstock from My Paper Studio and Stampin Up!

Design paper by Colorbok (Natural Expressions)

Design paper with Hearts from Craft Sensations

Heart die from Close to My Heart

Looped Edge Circle die from M&C Boutique

Sentiment die, Unknown

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

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(Hugs) Cara

The Outlawz Color Challenge, Black, White and one color choice

Good morning!

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

Our challenge this month is to use Black, White and one color of choice with an optional twist of adding an animal.

I opted to use red as my third color since that is my favorite and I’m trying to get some Valentine cards done to get mailed out.

Supplies (5 x 7 card)

Image from BabyCakesdnd (Tattoo Hippo 251) printed on Hammermill color copy
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and scrap box
Design paper from Catherine Pooler (Fleur De)
Heart lace banner die (Unknown)
Heart sequin from my stash
Letter “U” die from Sizzix (Groovy Girl Font)
Love sentiment die (Unknown)
ProMarkers
Sketch used; Sunday Sketches SS007

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges for more challenges and Inspiration! https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

Are clouds really lonely?

Hi everyone!

Today is the start of a new Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending February 18th

This fortnights challenge was selected by Theresa

My card is inspired by the lines “I wandered lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o'er vales and hills,

When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils;

But I could not have just one lonely cloud! I also pulled in the yellow and the idea of flowers with my design paper

Supplies, 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and American Crafts
• Design Paper from The Angel Company
• Dies from Close to My Heart (Party Banners)
• Image from Unity Stamps (Clouded by Cuteness)
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Let Love Fly)
• Sequins from Gina K Designs

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

Tyger Tyger, burning bright, ...

Hi everyone!

Today is the start of a new Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending February 4th

This fortnights challenge was selected by Susan

BY WILLIAM BLAKE

Tyger Tyger, burning bright,

In the forests of the night;

What immortal hand or eye,

Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

In what distant deeps or skies.

Burnt the fire of thine eyes?

On what wings dare he aspire?

What the hand, dare seize the fire?

And what shoulder, & what art,

Could twist the sinews of thy heart?

And when thy heart began to beat.

What dread hand? & what dread feet?

What the hammer? what the chain,

In what furnace was thy brain?

What the anvil? what dread grasp.

Dare its deadly terrors clasp?

When the stars threw down their spears

And water'd heaven with their tears:

Did he smile his work to see?

Did he who made the Lamb make thee?

Tyger Tyger burning bright,

In the forests of the night:

What immortal hand or eye,

Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?

My card is inspired by the lines

“Tyger Tyger, burning bright,

In the forests of the night;

What immortal hand or eye,

Could frame thy fearful symmetry?”

EDIT: I'm embarrassed to note that this is not a tiger... I know it's not a tiger. I have no idea what I was thinking when I pulled this stamp out as I actually have a very nice tiger stamp .... (sigh)

Supplies, 5x7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design Paper from my Scrap box
• Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Chinoiserie)
• Image from Biblical Impressions (Lions Kiss)
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones from my stash
• Stenciling from Stampin Up! (Clouds, sun & moon)
• Based on Sketch SSINKCS50

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

Quails are cute ...

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!
Sharing a card that I made with cute quails. I bought the set because they reminded me of my grandmother who loved quails and would watch them in the morning sitting on her porch having her morning coffee. I finally got around to using the set.

WIth the exception of the base, the card was made with left over paper from another project and the flowers were fussy cut from a piece of scrap design paper.

Supplies: 5 x 7 cards

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Design paper from Fancy House Designs
• Ink from Palette
• Stamp set from Close to My Heart (Flock Together)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Beauty WIthin ...

If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies. ~Author unknown

Good morning!

A while ago I was going through and cleaning up bits of papers that 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 4 that I made

Supplies: 5 x 7 card
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Silly Blue birds ...

Just then the branches lightly stirred…

See, out o' the apple boughs a bird

Bursts music-mad into the blue abyss...

~Edwin Markham, "At Dawn

Good morning! A new Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges and will run through April 30, 2022

 

Our sponsor this challenge is: Patties Creations

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

Our Song/Rhyme this Fortnight was selected by Nan

The Birds' Bath

By Evaleen Stein

In our garden we have made

Such a pretty little pool,

Lined with pebbles neatly laid,

Filled with water clean and cool.

When the sun shines warm and high

Robins cluster round its brink,

Never one comes flying by

But will flutter down to drink.

Then they splash and splash and splash,

Spattering little showers bright

All around, till off they flash

Singing sweetly their delight.

Such a sweet poem and it makes me think of all sort of fun antics the birds might be up to while socializing and bathing so I opted for a really cute image from out sponsor called silly birds. These just make me smile!

I do like to use sketches so for this one I chose the Mojo Monday Sketch #3. I find that when I use sketch I am more likely to use my design papers!

Supplies, 5 x 7 card

• Sponsor Image (Silly Birds) printed in Hammermill Card Stock
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Stampin Up!
• Ink from Memento
• Marvy circle punch
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Let Love Fly)
• Sketch Mojo Monday #3

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

The Outlawz Crash your Stash Challenge: Spray Inks

To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness. ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

Good morning!

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

Our sponsor this month is Oddball Art with a prize of 3 images from her shop

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

The challenge cue for this month is to use ink sprays!

We all have them! Those luscious ink sprays for multi media project. Using with stencils etc. I have quite the stash and rarely use them anymore. In fact, I need to soak the sprayers as the ink has dried up inside making them unusable as a spray on ink!

I created a fun bubbly background for my sweet seahorse image using a couple different colors from Tattered Angels and Tsukineko along with a bit of liquid silk.

Supplies

• Image (Cute seahorse with glasses) from Oddball Art printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Card Candy from Jot/Dollar Tree
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stamping Up!
• Design Paper from my Stash
• Glimmer mist from Tatter Angels
• Handmade paper from my stash
• Ink from Momento
• Liquid silk from Fun Stampers Journey
• Nuvo clear drops
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from (Seashore Sayings) JoyCraft
• Stencil (Bubbly) from Taylored Expressions
• Walmint Ink from Tsukineko

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

Progressive Freebie Challenge: March 2022

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic's Notebook, 1966, © Thomas Paine McLaughlin

Good morning!

A new Progressive Freebie Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges.

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, join the challenge the 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.

The months image from Moonflower DigiStamps

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

Here’s my card made using their image called Lust

Supplies

• Image printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock Pen+Gear (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Paper Reflections and Provocraft
• Momento Ink
• Nuvo Crystal drops
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from 7 Gypsies
• Sequins from the Dollar Tree
• Sketch used: Mojo Monday #66

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