Growing in Unity 2024, Day 3

Good morning!

Welcome! Today I am sharing a Slimline card, These seem to be in style right now but I’ve been making them off and on for years.

Unity Stamps has some wonderful slimline stamp dies in stock but for this card I am using their layering tulips creating a card that was quick, easy to use and produced stunning results!

Supplies, card size: Slimline 4: x 8.75

• Cardstock: The Paper Studio (base) & Hammermill Color Copy
• Design Paper from Momenta (Marbled)
• Die from Unity Stamps (Tulip Die)
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Bee-Cause)
• Ink from Scrapbook.com. Tsukineko and Momento
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a banner)
• Sentiment from Unity Sta,ps (Celebration Time)
• Sequins from Close to My Heart
• Stamp from Unity Stamps (Slimline Layering Tulips)
• Stencil from Unity Stamps (Slimline Layering Tulips)

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! Please remember to comment on my posts each day as I will be selecting two people to receive a $20 credit to the store!

(Hugs) Cara

Colors of Fall ...

Good morning,

It’s time for another challenge at the Cut it Up Challenge! 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 hand held punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut.

Our theme this challenge is Colors of Fall and I made a slimline card.

Supplies:

• Cardstock: The Paper Studio and my scrap bin
• Design paper” Amber Autumn from DCWV and my scrap bin
• Dies: Fall Leaves Scroll from Tutti Designs, Halloween Pumpkins from Amazon and Nested Stitched Slimline Rectangles from CottageCutz
• Ink: Stampin Up!
• Sentiment: Bountiful Fall from Unity Stamps

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

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Crafty Catz Challenge #678,Anything Goes

Love Those Pretty Papers September Challenge

Creative Challenge $18 Anything Goes

Good morning,

Sharing a fun slimline birthday card that I made for a friend of mine

Card stock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!

Design Paper from DCWV, Poisier Glitter Print

Die for Close to My Heart, Party Banners

Die from Whimsey Stamps, Birthday Scallops Slimline

Embossing folder from Spellbinders, Balloons and Banners

Ink from Tsukineko

Sentiment from Scraps of Love, Stitches of Love

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Challenges Entered

Peaceful prayers ...

Faith is not without worry or care,

But Faith is Fear that has said a prayer.

~Thelma Ireland, "Faith," 1943

Hi everyone!

New Outlawz Color Challenge located HERE has started. We have gone to a monthly challenge with a start day of the first Monday of each month. We also do not have sponsors with prize offerings.

For my card I used the mirror technique to mimic the lake, pulling the soft brown and blue and the lovely golden sky.

Inspiration picture …

Supplies (Slimline ... 4.25 x 8.50)
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Hammermill color copy
Dies are unbranded
Image from Fun Stamper Journey (Stay Wild)
Ink from Stampin Up!
Rhinestones from my Stash
Sentiment from Halo Stamp Company

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

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

With Sympathy ...

All say, "How hard it is that we have to die" — a strange complaint to come from the mouths of people who have had to live. ~Mark Twain

Good morning!
I usually keep a handful of Sympathy cards on hand because it seems the sad news comes in waves. I made these to replace the ones I had to send out.

I used a layout from Call me Crafty Al, but given that these are sympathy cards I decided to just use all white card stock and add minimal color. 

It’s hard to tell in the photos but I changed to layout of the Tufted embossing folder with half of the cards having portrait emboss and the other half having a landscape emboss.

 

 

 

• Supplies (Mini Slimline)
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Dies from Spellbinders (Classic Ovals, small and Scalloped Ovals, Large)
• Dies from Honeybee Stamps (Coneflowers)
• Embossing folders from Stampin Up! (Subtle, Tufted and Layered Leaves)
• Ink from Stampin Up! and Versafine Claire
• Layout from Call me Crafty Al of Cards #SUYSSept2022
• Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Close to a Memory)

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!

Piles of Cute!

The first fact about the celebration of birthdays is that it is a good way of affirming defiantly, and even flamboyantly, that it is a good thing to be alive. ~Gilbert K. Chesterton, "Our Birthday," 1935

Good morning!

We have a new Challenge at The Outlawz Greeting Challenge located HERE.

This round is sponsored Oddball Art and will run through November 6

Our Greeting challenge this fortnight is Have a Magical Birthday with an optional twist of adding Something with Wings

I love this fun image and I think these litter critters make any event magical especially a birthday! For my wings I added a small butterfly to the banner … it’s the wish!

Supplies, Slimline (4.50 x 8.50)

• Sponsor image (Magical Pile of Cute) printed on Hammermill Color Card
• Banner dies Unknown
• Butterfly punch from Martha Stewart
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Corner punch from Stampin Up!
• Layered dies from DecoTime (Birthday Tags)
• Manga Pens
• Nuvo Crystal Drops in black
• ProMarkers
• Sequins from Close to My Heart

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

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

Who's there???

We see then that the bat is a very wonderful creature, one of Nature's triumphs and masterpieces... ~W. H. Hudson, "Bats," The Book of a Naturalist, 1919

Good morning!

This morning I am sharing a card I made for the new Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge which just started. You can find the challenge HERE

Our poem this fortnight was picked by Susan Murphy

 

Antigonish [I met a man who wasn't there] HUGHES MEARNS

Yesterday, upon the stair,

I met a man who wasn't there

He wasn't there again today

I wish, I wish he'd go away...

When I came home last night at three

The man was waiting there for me

But when I looked around the hall

I couldn't see him there at all!

Go away, go away, don't you come back anymore!

Go away, go away, and please don't slam the door... (slam!)

Last night I saw upon the stair

A little man who wasn't there

He wasn't there again today

Oh, how I wish he'd go away...

Our sponsor this challenge is Oddball Art with a $10.00 prize.

I always love using her images because she has so many fun ones to pick from! For this fun slimline card I am using an adorable image of a bat dressed up like a ghostie as my card was inspired by the lines I met a man who wasn't there He wasn't there again today I wish, I wish he'd go away... Made me think of ghosties and what better way to "go away" than use wings

I colored his wings black, then added a bit of texture by tamping alcohol over them to fade out a few spots them went back over with some canvas paint and a star stencil.

Supplies, Slimline card

• Image (Creepy Cute Halloween Bats Mummy Ghost & Frankenstein Image No 84) printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Stampin Up! and Photo Play (Trick or Treat)
• Googlie eyes from my stash
• Ink from Palette
• ProMarkers
• Star stencil from Hero arts (Clouds & Stars)

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

Celebrating ...

Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~1800 Quotes, Quips, and Squibs, E. C. McKenzie, 1972

Good morning,

I finally went through a box of old Christmas cards I had from last Christmas as well as some a friend gave and proceeded to repurpose into new Christmas cards.

I had planned to take pictures of the cards before I start dismantling them but totally spaced so I have no before pictures. I also didn’t keep great track of what I used on all the cards I made so it could be hit or miss there!

One of my favorite Christmas cards from last year. Love to see it given another chance to bring a smile!

Supplies
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
Glimmer paper from Neenah
Sentiment from The Angel Company (Simple Joys)
Versa fine Clair Ink

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Golden Christmas ...

Remember this December,

That love weighs more than gold!...

~Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon (1876–1961), "The Right Gift," 1912

Good morning,

I finally went through a box of old Christmas cards I had from last Christmas as well as some a friend gave and proceeded to repurpose into new Christmas cards.

I had planned to take pictures of the cards before I start dismantling them but totally spaced so I have no before pictures. I also didn’t keep great track of what I used on all the cards I made so it could be hit or miss there!

A simple mini slimline.

I just rummaged through my die cut box and found one in read that worked perfect!

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Let us adore him ...

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

Good morning,

I finally went through a box of old Christmas cards I had from last Christmas as well as some a friend gave and proceeded to repurpose into new Christmas cards.

I had planned to take pictures of the cards before I start dismantling them but totally spaced so I have no before pictures. I also didn’t keep great track of what I used on all the cards I made so it could be hit or miss there!

This is pretty simple slimline, I just trimmed off the card front, added a layer and attached to the card base.

Supplies
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Vintage Angel ...

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love! ~Hamilton Wright Mabie, "Christmas Eve," 1885

Good morning,

I finally went through a box of old Christmas cards I had from last Christmas as well as some a friend gave and proceeded to repurpose into new Christmas cards.

I had planned to take pictures of the cards before I start dismantling them but totally spaced so I have no before pictures. I also didn’t keep great track of what I used on all the cards I made so it could be hit or miss there!

This is a wonderful vintage Christmas card! Not that I don’t love and appreciate the art of modern-day Christmas cards, but I think the old vintage one just seems to convey a whole different level of Holiday feelings… Just me, I guess …

Anyway …

This card was actually one was among items that belonged to my grandmother that I found when cleaning out my moms’ house. I actually found a whole stack of vintage all occasion cards. I’m just trying to figure out what I want to do with them, but this was the only Christmas card I saw and it was a used one, so it got made over.

Not a lot going on with this one. I just let the wonderful image speak for itself! It wasn’t quite long enough for a full size slimline; I just trimmed at the bottom and covered the space with the banner sentiment and added some sequins. What you can’t pick up in the photo is that the a touch of gold glitter on her wings, the ornament and the stars around her. More bling would have been overwhelming.

Supplies
Cardstock from Stampin Up!
Sentiment from Inkahootz!
Sequins from my stash
Versafine Claire ink

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Poinsettia Pretty ...

Christmas is a guest that always comes a month before arriving. ~20,000 Quips & Quotes by Evan Esar, 1968 [And now it's two or three! —tg]

Good morning,

I finally went through a box of old Christmas cards I had from last Christmas as well as some a friend gave and proceeded to repurpose into new Christmas cards.

I had planned to take pictures of the cards before I start dismantling them but totally spaced so I have no before pictures. I also didn’t keep great track of what I used on all the cards I made so it could be hit or miss there!

The original card was already a slimline but too large to work well as a mini and not long enough to work out as a full size so I just figured out the best place to cut the piece and then covered the gap with the glitter paper.

Supplies
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin up!
Glitter paper from scrap bin

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Crash your Stash: Chip board

After all the shattering discoveries of science and conclusions of philosophy, mankind has still to live with dignity amid hostile nature, and in the presence of an unknowable power, and mankind can only succeed in this tremendous feat by the exercise of faith and of that mutual goodwill which is based in sincerity and charity. ~Arnold Bennett (1867–1931)

Good morning!

Today we re-start Crash your Stash on our new blog home located HERE! The challenges will run through September 14th so come play along.

Our sponsor this month is Alex Serbia Designs with a $10.00 prize to her etsy shop!

The challenge for this month is to use chip board.

For my slim line card I used a fun floral image called Happy flowers.

The leaves are cut from some chipboard sheets that I have had forever. They already have a layer of card stock on them but I never think of using them ... until now.

I cut two sets of leaves using a Sizzix bigz die (Love these dies as they cut through practically anything). I then sponged one of the sets to darken the leaves for contrast.

Supplies for slimline card

• Sponsor image Happy Flowers printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Banner punch from Stampin Up!
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Chipboard for leaves, stash
• Die from Sizzix (Leaves)
• Ink from Stampin Up! & Tsukineko
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to join our Facebook Fan Page located HERE!

(Hugs) Cara

Winter Birds ...

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love! ~Hamilton Wright Mabie, "Christmas Eve," 1885

Good morning,

I finally went through a box of old Christmas cards I had from last Christmas as well as some a friend gave and proceeded to repurpose into new Christmas cards.

I had planned to take pictures of the cards before I start dismantling them but totally spaced so I have no before pictures. I also didn’t keep great track of what I used on all the cards I made so it could be hit or miss there!

I absolutely love the picture on this card! A bit of a trim, some layering and a stacked sentiment and it’s ready for its next adventure!

Supplies

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!

Pearls from Jot/The Dollar Tree

Sentiment from Lisa Horton (Festive Sentiments)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Flattery will get you somewhere ...

Flattery is to conversation what the kiss is to lovemaking: of the least value, but valued the most. ~"Poor Richard Junior's Philosophy," The Saturday Evening Post, 1906, George Horace Lorimer, editor

Good morning!
Here I am to share a set of cards I made using a layout from Call my Crafty Al! I believe this one is called a mini slimline and it was so quick and easy to make! This particular uses 6 x 6 sheets of design paper and makes 6 cards. 

The design paper I used only had one side printed but double side design paper gives you more design choices when making your cards.

Another great thing about this size card is that you use a basic letter size envelope (3-5/6" x 6-1/2") so no purchasing or making specialty envelopes. Unless, of course, you want too.

Supplies: Mini slimline 6.25 x 3.25

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Design Paper from American Craft
• Die from Stampin Up! (Floral Flourishes)
• Rhinestones from my Stash
• Sentiment from Close to My Heart (Tickled Pink)
• Sketch from Call me Crafty Al Sheet load of cards, #SUYSapr2022, #showusyoursheetload

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

First mini slimlines ...

...the only possible good in the universe is happiness. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to try and make somebody else so. ~Robert G. Ingersoll, 1888

Good morning!
Today I am sharing a set of cards I made using a Sheetload of cards layout from Call me Crafty Al. I love her layouts as it really encourages me to use all that design paper I have hanging around. They are also great for when I go to crops as I can gather up everything I will need based on her supply list … then I’m not hauling extra stuff just because.

This particular set is the first set of mini slimlines I've ever made. Very cute and compact!

Supplies: Mini Slimline, 3.25 x 6.25

• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Design paper from FDC (Wildflower)
• Dies from Sizzix (Classic Circles)
• Scrappers floss from Karen Foster
• Sentiments from BoBunny (Sentiments)
• Watercolor pens (Unknown)
• Archival Ink from Rangers
• Sheetload of Cards #SUYSJuly2021 #Showusyoursheetloads

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Five Sweetest Words ...

Five of the sweetest words in the English language begin with H, which is only a breath — Heart, Hope, Home, Happiness, and Heaven. Heart is a hope-place, and home is a heart-place; and that man sadly mistaketh, who would exchange the happiness of home for anything less than heaven. ~The Youth's Companion, 1853

Today a new Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge has started at The Outlawz Challenges and will run through February 6, 2022.

Our sponsor this challenge is: LeighSBDesigns

Prize is a Digi Stamp set or SVG Cutz set (excludes Print & Cutz sets) of winner’s choice

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

https://www.LeighSBDesigns.com

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

https://LeighSBDesigns.blogspot.com

Our Song/Rhyme this month was selected by Me

Hearts

You can find one in the sky.

You can form one out of rocks.

You can mold one out of play dough.

You can shape one out of socks.

You can make one out of buttons.

You can stamp one in the snow.

You can fill today with hearts everywhere you go.

by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater  

Supplies

• Image Tree of “Raggedy Hearts” printed on Hammermill Color copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Clear Closs from Nuvo Drops
• Pan Pastels
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps
• Shimmer Paper from Neenah

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

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