Monday, April 7, 2025

Trying the Unexpected Through Decluttering!


 As we meander a Path of Positivity, we are challenging you to Embrace The Unexpected. Of course, you can share anything positive you like, the theme is always optional.

Remember, you may share any sort of artistic medium over at PoP:  writing, cards, journals, scrapbooking, painting, sewing, baking, needle crafts, etc as long as it is positive.  The theme is always optional.  

This month we are creating something unexpected through decluttering!  

As I was looking through and making an attempt at some cleaning, I stumbled upon my colored pencils and decided to try some pencil work and stamping in my journal.  I usually turn to my Copic markers and Cricut dies for my creating, so this is a bit different for me.  I don't have a large selection of pencils, but I do have a few; so, I decided to give it a go on this older Gorguss Girl Stamp.  This cute stamp was hidden away with some other stamps!

I also went with a different paper than I would normally choose.  I grabbed some Mead Academie Sketch Paper I found while organizing some paper.  

My last unexpected item I found in my craft room is my Spirograph toy!  Yes, I loved this as a kid and have one for my grandgirl, so I decided to get that out for my background!

Now, as for the little embellishments, they were all in stacked ice cream lids where I store "extras" for the future.  Of course, they usually sit there unused, but not this time!  Same goes for the Washi Tape!

I also found lots of adhesive I never use, so I got it out for my journal page.  

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Material List:

Mead Academie Sketch Paper
Prima Colored Pencils
Santoro Gorjuss Girl Stamp Bunny (Retired)
Spirograph and Gel Pens
Washi Tape
Adhesives: Aileen's Craft Glue

 Sharing with these challenges:  

Classic Design: Bunnies, Blooms or Butterflies
Creatalicious: Easter or Spring
(Pin)spirational: Inspired by picture below ~ bunny, flowers
Daisy Chain: Not Square
Allsorts: Spring Flowers
Crafty Calendar: Feminine

Be sure to come over and see 
what the team thinks about our optional twist.  
You can also find more information about entering the challenge.  

Thanks to Scribbles Designs for sponsoring our Monthly Random Prize.

  

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Spring Cleaning, Decorating, Organizing


 Time for a new challenge at The Outlawz Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone and the optional theme is... Spring Cleaning, Decorating, Organizing!  Join us for your chance to win the Vintage Lace Digital Paper Collection.  

I decided to make Lemon Lavender Sugar Scrub with a matching gift bag for some much needed spring hand care/cleaning!  Check out the video below for details.

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 Material List:

ScrappyPapers Vintage Lace Digital Paper Collection
Recycled Jar (approx. 3.5" x 4")
String
Jewelry Ring
Scraps of Paper from Stash
Folk Art Metallic Gold Paint
Liquitex White Gesso
Ultra Fine Glitter
Flowers from Stash
Burlap Ribbon (cut in 1/2 and gathered)
Salome Idea Key https://tinyurl.com/yckfkxd5
Adhesives: ATG; Fabric Tac; Glue Gun
Cricut Design Space: Design and Cut; Offset; Shapes
CTMH Artistry: Frame cut
CTMH Art Philosophy: Bag cut
Cricut Access
Cricut Standard Mat
Cricut Maker

For Sugar Scrub ideas, you might want to check out this link:
Angela Palmer/Farm Girl Soap Co: https://angelapalmer.com/simple-sugar-body-scrub/

I'm sharing with these challenges:
CD Sunday Plus: AG using a CD, USB, or Digital
We Love to Create: AG MM/Paper Crafting
I Spy with My Little Eye: The Dawn of Spring
The Paper Funday: Things that Begin with "B" ~ Blossoms, Bouquets, Bag, Burlap, Beauty Item
Die Cut Divas: Die Cuts and Flowers
Paper Rocks Scissors:  AG using paper and/or scissors
Papercraft:  Spring Blooms
Crafting Challenge:  Fav Color...Brown; yes, I love brown with just about any other colors added!
Four Seasons:  Spring
Triple B:  Birds, Butterflies, or Blooms
Cut It Up:  Anything but a card!
Daisy Chain: Not Square
Allsorts: Spring Flowers

Be sure to visit  Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone 
for all the details about the challenge and 
to check out all the creative inspiration from the DT and participants!

Thanks for stopping by!  Make yourself at home and feel free to peruse other posts/pages, leave a comment, and/or check out my Pinterest and YouTube Channel.