I {heart} Christmas ...

Candy is sugar that's all dressed up for the party. ~Terri Guillemets

Hi everyone!

New Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme Challenge located HERE has started. This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on January 7, 2023 and is Sponsored by Patties Creations with a prize of 3 images from her store!

This challenge was selected by team member Theresa

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la!

'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la!

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la!

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la!

See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la!

Strike the harp and join the, Fa la la la la la la la!

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la la!

While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la!

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la!

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la la la la!

Sing we joyous all together! Fa la la la la la la la!

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la la la!

My card is based on the line “Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la!” with a little peppermint candy canes thrown in and loosely follows a sketch from Mojo Monday.

Supplies, A2

• Digital Image “Candy Cane Heart” printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Stampin Up! (Peaceful Prints)
• Die from Gina Marie Designs (Nested pierced fancy labels)
• Die unknown (Merry Christmas)
• Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Candy canes)
• Ribbon from my stash
• Sequins from my stash
• Sketch used; Mojo Monday 360

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

Candy is Dandy ...

Candy is sugar that's all dressed up for the party. ~Terri Guillemets

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

This round is sponsored Dr. Digis House of Stamps and will run through November 20th

Our Greeting challenge this fortnight is Thank you

Optional Twist: Add a bit of any kind of food

 

Supplies, 5 x 7

• Sponsor image (Candy Daisy) printed on Hammermill Color Card
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and American Craft
• Design Paper from DCWV (Sweet Stack)
• Dies from Spellbinders (Curved Rectangles)
• Ink from Stampin up! & Versafine Clair
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Unity Stamp Co.

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

Babycakesdnd: August Release 2

No need for all that messed up slicing when one person gets a huge slice of cake and someone else a dilapidated sliver. Cupcakes are the great leveler wherein we are all equals. ~Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero, "Cupcakes A to Z," Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, 2006

Good Morning!

Sandra has added 7 fun new digi images to her ETSY SHOP!

This week I am using #3244 - Gnome Sweet Gnome.

Isn’t he adorable? Perfect for birthday or any celebration that calls for cupcakes!

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
  
• Bling unknown, Gift
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design Paper from my stash
• Diamond glaze from Judikins
• Ink from Palette
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from Stampin Up! 

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

Babycakesdnd: June Release 1

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. ~G.K. Chesterton, "Our Birthday," 1935

Good afternoon!

Sandra has some more new adorable images to her ETSY SHOP this week and I am here to share one of them with you!

#3168 – Piece of Cake

What a yummy image! When I was child my mom would make two cakes that I absolutely loved.

One was lemon cake with chocolate frosting (don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!), the other was chocolate cake with either strawberry or cherry frosting, depending on what she could get.

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from my scrap box
• Embossing folder
• Oval die from Spellbinders
• Pearls from Recollections
• ProMarkers

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

The Outlawz Challenges: Giggle

At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities.

Jean Houston

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing my card for the new color challenge which started this past Tuesday at The Outlawz Challenges and sponsored this month by SheepSki Designs. This bi-weekly challenge will run through June 15, 2020

SheepSki Designs Etsy Shop

Here’s is my card using a sponsor image called Coffee & Cake - image no 173

Supplies used

• Image printed on Stampin Up! Whisper White card stock
• Black Nuvo Drops
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• India Ink from Memories
• Judikins liquid glass
• ProMarkers (Alcohol markers)
• Sentiment from Hampton Art
• Sketch by Me CCBC10

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

(Hugs) Cara

Babycakesdnd: May Release 2

Thought for the Day

“Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.”

~ Barbara Jordan

Good morning!

Today Sandra is adding more new images to her ETSY SHOP this and I am here to share one of them with you!

#3167- Cookies and Cocoa

What a yummy image! And so fun to color!

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Momenta
• India Ink from Memories
• Liquid glass from Judikins
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestone from my stash
• Sentiment from Unity Stamp Company

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

Babycakesdnd: April Release 1

Birthdays! What music in the world! In these unresting times, when nothing intellectual, economic, social, political, seems stable; when customs and traditions hoary with age are mixed with explosive elements, this oldest of institutions is not in danger of yielding to destructive forces. ~J.R. Macduff, Birthdays, 1893

Good morning!

Today Sandra is adding new images to her ETSY SHOP and I am here to share one of them with you!

#3144 - Celebration Hippo

Supplies

• Image printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card Stock
• Card stock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper unknown
• ProMarkers
• Puff stickers from Jot
• Wink of Stella
• Based on card sketch MFTWS313 

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

SheepSki Designs: Use die cuts or punches

Friends are like sprinkles on the cupcake of life. ~Author unknown

Good morning!

Today starts a new monthly challenge on the SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog and this month our challenge is to use die cut or punches.

For my card I am using Coffee & Cake - image no 173 which can be found HERE in the ETSY shop

Using digital paper, I printed the flowers out, fussy cut and added to the cupcake which was also paper pieced using digital paper. I then used more dimensional foam to attached the cupcake to the card base.

Supplies

• Image Coffee & Cake - image no 173 printed on Stampin Up Whisper White Card stock
• Background die from CriCut
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base and Stampin Up!
• Digital paper from Touched by a Butterfly
• Nuvo Crystal drops
• Smile die from My Favorite Things 

Now ... You have two ways to play along with SheepSki Designs!

BLOG ... Where you can use any hand colored image for a chance to win 3 images ... BUT, if you use a SheepSki Designs image and are the winner, you get an additional image choice

https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.co.uk

or

FACEBOOK ... Where you must use a SheepSki Designs Image for a chance to win 3 images

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1730005463906336/

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

Cards for Little Hearts Winter Card Drive: Gingerbread Hugs

fireplace crackles

sparks of love

rich hot cocoa

in festive mugs

~Terri Guillemets, "Winter heat," 2008

Cards for Little Hearts is a global card drive, comprised of crafters dedicated to bringing smiles, hope and encouragement to as many children with congenital heart disease as possible by providing heart center staff with handmade cards that are given to patients during their hospitalization.

Our Winter card drive for Cards for Little Hearts (HERE) is winding down so only a few days left to get your cards mailed in.

The current card drive ends November 1^st with a need for Winter-Themed (non-religious) "Thinking of You" type cards. Please read the guideline page located on the Cards for Little Hearts' website for important guidelines 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 Hor directly (HERE), founder of Cards for Little Hearts.

I’m sharing another Winter Themed card based on Stamps to Die for Sunday Sketch SS00. I didn’t follow the sketch exactly but close enough to call it good I think.

Sketch

Supplies:

• Card stock: The Paper Studio (Base), Stampin Up!
• Design Paper: Unknown
• Embossing folder: Cuttlebug
• Image: Whimsy Doodle Digi Stamps
• Ink: ProMarkers, Memories India Ink
• Judikins Diamond Glaze
• Sentiment: Unity Stamps
• Sketch: Stamps to Die for Sunday Sketch SS007

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Hungry Hungry Hippo ...

In the end there doesn't have to be anyone who understands you. There just has to be someone who wants to. ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

Good morning!

Today is August 1^st and the start of a new Progressive Freebie Challenge at The Outlawz Challenges.

Each month we send you a free digital image to use in the Freebie/Progressive challenge. Once your creation is completed, upload it into the freebie challenge and you will automatically receive the next month free digi. We will have one image per month so you have plenty of time to create a project using the image.

If you would like to participate, please register with your name and email address to: outlawzprogressivechallenge@gmx.com.

Our sponsor this month with this fun image 2248Donut Hippo is Sandra Caldwell of BabyCakesdnd

My card is based on Deconstructed Sketch DS17 

Supplies

• Image 2248 Donut Hippo printed on Stampin Up! Whisper White cardstock and colored with ProMarkers
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and American Crafts
• Design paper from Close to My Heart
• Ink from Close to My Heart
• Judikins Diamond Glaze
• Label 10 die from Spellbinders
• Metal tag frame from Stampin Up!
• Nuvo Crystal Drops
• Sentiment from Treats if Friendship by Close to My Heart
• Tag punch from Stampin Up!
• Twine from American Crafts

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges where a new challenge starts every day of the week!

(Hugs) Cara

Spooktacular! ...

Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as much sweetness as one can possibly want and hold. ~Judith Olney

Good morning!

Today we start a new Anything Goes Challenge at Through the Craft Room Door!

Our sponsor this week is Oddball Art with a prize of 2 images!

For my cards I am using the image “Creepy Cute Halloween Candy & Bone Image No.105” which I printed on Stampin Up! Whisper White cardstock and colored with Stampin Up! ink and water brush.

Other supplies:

Design paper “Simply Spooky” from The Angel Company (Closed)

Ink from Close to My Heart

Jot bubble stickers

Other: adhesive and dimensional foam

Sentiment from Yvonne Albritton Designs

Studio G Glitter

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

So Very ...

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. ~Anthony J. D'Angelo, The College Blue Book

Good morning!

Today is the 1^st of January. The start of a new year and a new Progressive Freebie Challenge at The Outlawz Challenges.

Each month we send you a free digital image to use in the Freebie/Progressive challenge. Once your creation is completed, upload it into the freebie challenge and you will automatically receive the next month free digi.  We will have one image per month so you have plenty of time to create a project using the image.

If you would like to participate, please register with your name and email address to: outlawzprogressivechallenge@gmx.com

This month we have the cute image “Bunny Cupcake Wagon” from Di's Digi Stamps

Here is my card for the month ...

Card size 5 x 7

• Image “Bunny Cupcake Wagon” colored with Promarkers
• Card candy (Stash)
• Card stock (The Paper Studio & Stampin Up!)
• Embossing folder “Twisted Hearts” (Spellbinders)
• Glitter (Oriental Trading Company)
• Ink (Stampin Up!)
• Sentiment from “So Very” (Stampin Up!
• Sequins & Rhinestones (Close to My Heart)

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by TheOutlawz Challenges where a new challenge starts every day of the week!

(Hugs) Cara

Christmas sweets ...

When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate.

When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.

--- Power of Positivity ---

Good morning!

Today we start a new Anything Goes Challenge at Through the Craft Room Door!

Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps with a prize of a $12.00 store voucher

For my card I am using this cute image “ChristmasJar”

 5 x 7 card 

• Bugaboo Image Christimas Jar” printed in Stampin Up! Whisper White Card stock
• Card stock (American Craft, Stampin Up & The Paper Studio)
• Confetti embossing folder (CTMH)
• Holiday words die (Sizzix)
• Pearl Smooch (Tsuneko)
• ProMarkers
• Rhinestones
• Sharpies to color the rhinestones
• Stickles (Ranger)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Chocolate Understands ...

That life is to my liking which is made up of little deeds, little sacrifices, little kindnesses. ~Birthday letter quoted in J.R. Macduff, Birthdays, 1893

Good morning!

I’m here to share my project for the new color challenge which started today at The Outlawz Challenges!

Our sponsor this month is DiDigisStamps with a $12.00 gift card to her store.

This week’s challenge comes from Ursula, to create anything but a card using the colors below.

I made candy bar covers! And the tags are long enough to be bookmarks --- so bonus!

Supplies

• Card Candy (Stash)
• Card stock (Bazzill and Stampin Up!)
• Fancy Labels 3 die (Sizzix)
• Glitter (Oriental Trading Company)
• Ink (Close to My Heart)
• Sentiment “Chocolate understands” (Rubbernecker Stamps)
• Sentiment “For Someone Special” (The Angel Company)
• Twine (American Craft)

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by The Outlawz Challenges where a new challenge starts every day of the week!

(Hugs) Cara

More to Life ...

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”

Mahatma Gandhi

Good morning!

WOW .. Can you believe it! 4 months gone --- POOF! --- just like that! Now we are on the 1st day of May and I'm a little shell shocked as I try to come to grips with how time seems to move on faster than it did when I was a kid.

Today is also the start of a new Progressive Freebie at The Outlawz Challenges. Each month we will send you a free digital image to use in the Freebie/Progressive challenge. Once your creation is completed, upload it into the freebie challenge and you will automatically receive the next month free digi.  We will have one image per month so you have plenty of time to create a project using the image.

To receive your image, please register with your name and email address to: outlawzprogressivechallenge@gmx.com

Our sponsor this month is Di's Digi Stamps

And this is my 5 x 7 card made with her adorable cake and gift bearing chickie...

Card Size: 5 x 7

SUPPLIES

Image from Di's Digi Stamps colored with alcohol markers

Cardstock from The Paper Studio, Bazzill and Stampin Up!

Design paper, My scrap bin

Palette ink

Sizzix die, Music Notes

Stampin Up! punch, Scallop border

Stampin Up! sentiment, Happiest of Birthday Wishes!
Studio G Glitter Glue

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you stop by The Outlawz Challenge to play along with us!

(Hugs) Cara

Gumball Inspiration ...

Mirth is God's medicine. Everybody ought to bathe in it!

 ~Henry Ward Beecher

Good morning!

Another bright and blessed day us upon us one and all!

I hope your week started off on a positive note and just gets better!

Today is Tuesday and the start of a new Color Challenge at The Outlawz and we have an inspiration picture for you taken by our very own Jacqui.

Isn't this the coolest picture? Of course the first thing that popped into my head was Gumballs! So that was what I went with for my card.

After I colored the balls, I fussy cut the image out. So that I would get that bumpy texture on the balls, I added Aleen's paper Glaze to a couple of the balls, let dry for a while, then cover a few more. I did this process until all the balls were covered then I set aside to thoroughly dry. 

Once I had the card together, I added the glaze to some of the circles on the background 

Card size iz 5 x 7

Supplies

Aleen's Paper Glaze

Cardstock from The Paper Studio

Copics

Design paper "Birthday Circles" from the The Paper Studio

Embossing folder "Decorative Dots" from Stampin Up!

Image from Education.com

Prisma Color Pencils

Sentiment from "Happiest of Birthday Wishes" by Stampin up!

I hope you come play along with out challenges! This month our sponsor is

Through the Craft Room Door with a one year subscription to the craft magazine!

BUT ... here's the thing - The Outlawz Challenges has a new and different challenge that starts each day! So click HERE to see what we have going on!

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

I entered this card into the following challenge(s)

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - ATG Week 22

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #28, ATG

Another Bird-day coming up ...

“Approach life knowing there will be plenty to go around. Be generous.” ~ Frank McKinney

Good morning!
Here's my mid-week reminder that there is still time to play along with us at Through the Craft Room Door.

Our Challenge is always anything goes!

Our sponsor this week is Limited Runs and I am using this fun image to make a birthday card for my nephew

SUPPLIES: card size 5 x 7

Image "Mini Bird DB cake" from Limited Runs colored with Copics, Prisma Color pencils and Pearl Smooch

Black India Ink

Sentiment from Studio G

Cardstock from The Paper Studio, Stampin Up! & Bazzill

Martha Stewart border punch

Green "enamel" dots from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

I scream, You scream, We all scream for Ice Cream!

You can't buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream.

And that's kind of the same thing

Good morning my Crafty Peeps.

Today is the start of a new CAS challenge at The Outlawz.

Summer is well upon us here in Arizona and besides the pool,  there is nothing better, in my opinion, than a cold treat to help make it through those 100plus days.

Ice cream in a waffle cone is one of my favorites!

Our sponsor this month, Fresh Brewed Designs has this really cute ice cream cone that I just had to use for my slim line card.

SUPPLIES

Image: #826 So Sweet Waffle Cone colored with Copics

Sentiment:  "All about You" from Stampin Up!

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Die: "Rectangles, long classic" from Spellbinders

Glitter Glue: Studio G

Thanks for stopping by!

(hugs) Cara