Vintage Meets New Technology!

Time for a new challenge at The Outlawz Anything but a Card.

This time I've created a digital vintage layout in Canva! I find it interesting to combine new technology with old photos.  There are so many beautiful faux-vintage pieces out there as well as the 'real thing' you can combine with heirloom pictures.  

For me, a great aspect of digital is I can always go back and change things as I acquire more information and add to my digital collections.  I also can print it at anytime as one page or I can print the pieces and make a traditional physical page.  

Lastly, I like to use digital to lay out pieces to see how it will look when I'm going to create a physical page!  It's sort of like creating my own recipe and then following it at the craft table.  

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 Material List

Design Program:  Canva

Framed in PhotoScape

Digital pieces from:

Vectoria Designs

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles

Polkadoodles

Creative Fabrica

Digital Droplets

Touched by a Butterfly

KittenScraps

 

I'm sharing with these challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft: AG

Place to Start: AG

Try it on Tuesday: AG

Classic Design: AG

Polkadoodles: AG

613 Avenue Create: AG

Be sure to visit  The Outlawz Anything but a Card

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.      

Remnants from 4 Spring Papers!

As we meander a Path of Positivity, we are talking about numbers this year! 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 inspired by the number 4 with an optional theme of Use 4 or more Spring papers!  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this!  

Check out the video below for more information.

 Material List

CTMH Papers from Stash:  Happiness Lives Here and other I can't remember!

Neenah Cardstock

Copic Marker

Adhesives: Double Score Tape; Fabric-Tac

Cricut Design Space: Shapes

Cricut Access: Gingham Patterns from Marta Silvestre; Reading Girl Silhouette from Dibrush Studio; Font-BFC Skylight

Cricut Standard Mat

Cricut Maker

My card is off to the following challenges:  

613 Avenue Create:  AG

Paper Rocks Scissors:  AG

Place to Start:  AG

Neglected Stuff: Old CTMH papers!   

Fab'n'Funky:  Clean and Simple

Paper Funday:  AG opt twist:  Die Cuts/Punches

Crafty Calendar:  Dies/Punches

Craft Rocket:  Layer It Up!

Four Seasons Challenge:  AG Spring

Let's Craft and Create:  AG

A Cut Above:  AG w/ a die cut with pastels

AUD Sentiments:  Watercolor &/or Spring + a Sentiment

Crafty Gals Corner:  AG with opt Spring

As You Like It:  Simple or Fussy  Oooh, that's a tough one to answer.  I think lately I've been more toward the simple side on cards with fewer embellishments and such.  I actually looked back through my projects and it seems there is a real mixture of styles lately!  hahaha

Perfect Time to Craft:  AG

Crafting from the Art:  AG

Crafts Galore Encore:  AG

Crafting Happiness:  AG

Cut It Up: The Colors of Spring

CRAFT:  AG

Dream Factory:  Use at least 3 colors

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.

  

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.        

KIT Journal Take 2 with 4 Spring Papers!

As we meander a Path of Positivity, we are talking about numbers this year! 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 inspired by the number 4 with an optional theme of Use 4 or more Spring papers!  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this!  

I wanted to make a 5x7 inch KIT (Keep it Together) art journal again, but this time I've made some changes besides the size.  Obviously, I've blinged it out this time and I'm including a free pattern over at Cricut Design Space!  Info in the video below.

Check out the video below for more information.

Oh, and about the Spring papers...they are inside the book!  

 Material List

CTMH Brushed Embellishments 

CTMH Happiness Lives Here Papers

Graph Paper

Mixed Media Paper

Sketch Paper

Old Jeans and Kid's Jean Pocket (do not detach from jeans)

FF Nylon Thread

Tapestry Needle, Ruler, Scissors

Bead Design Co Pastel Faceted Bead Mix 10 mm

Clear Gems Stash

Flower Gems from Stash

Copic Markers to color gems

Cereal Box

Adhesives: Double Score Tape; Fabric-Tac; Bearly Arts

Cricut Design Space: Shapes for Pattern

My KIT Art Journal is off to the following challenges:  

  

Neglected Stuff:  I bought the CTMH Chipboards (2013) and dug those out...unused!  The papers have also been in the drawer for a long time, too! 

Place to Start:  AG

613 Avenue Create:  AG

Creative Crafters:  AG

Creative Fingers:  AG

Fab'n'Funky:  Spring/Easter  I've used some pretty spring papers in this journal!

Paper Funday:  AG

NBUS:  Use Never Before Used Stuff - I bought the CTMH Chipboards (2013) and dug those out...unused!  Oh my! 

Love to Scrap:  AG

Love to Craft:  AG

Paper Rocks Scissors:  AG using paper/scissors

Creative Knockouts:  AG

Creative Artiste:  AG

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.

  

Interested in another video?  I have a new video series about background patterns for 'guy cards' in CDS!  You can check out video 3 here and get links to the other 2 videos if you are interested!

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.        

Denim, Faux Pearls, and Button Covers - Really!

Time for a new challenge at The Outlawz Anything but a Card.

I've decided to go with a sort of recycling project using an old button cover (from the '80's) and the seam from old beat up jeans!  The faux pearls were from a broken necklace (probably also from the '80's)!  This bracelet is fun to wear and looks great with a fluffy sweater.  ; )

So, have I truly dated myself with this project?  I didn't say these pieces belonged to me originally!  hahaha

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 Material List

Old Jeans

Button cover

Old faux pearls

Needle and thread

B7000 (glue)

Old jewelry findings and links from stash

I'm sharing with these challenges:

FarmQuest General Store:  Every country store needs some denim jewelry!

Place to Start:  AG

613 Avenue Create:  AG

Creative Fingers:  AG

Crafts Galore Encore:  AG

Perfect Time to Craft:  

Crafty Catz:  AG

Love to Craft:  AG

Be sure to visit  The Outlawz Anything but a Card

for all the details about the challenge and 

to check out all the creative inspiration from the DT and participants!

No video for this project, but I have a new video series about background patterns for 'guy cards' in CDS!  You can check out video 3 here and get links to the other 2 videos if you are interested!

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.      

Again ... 3 Gems!

As we meander a Path of Positivity, we are talking about numbers this year! 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 inspired by the number 3 with an optional theme of Lucky #3!  The idea is to use 3 gems on your project!  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this!  

Check out the video below for more information.

Material List

CTMH Colonial White Cardstock

Book Page from Stash

CTMH Stamps (all retired)

CTMH Inks

Vintage Photo Ink Ranger

Black Textured Cardstock from Stash

Fabric

CTMH Embroidery Floss

CTMH Black Gems

Adhesives: Double Score Tape; Fabric-Tac

Cricut Design Space: Shapes

Cricut Access: Star Tag from CTMH Art Philosophy; Floral Bouquet from illuztrate

Cricut Standard Mat

Cricut Maker

My project is off to the following challenges:  

613 Avenue Create: AG

Perfect Time to Craft:  AG

Crafty Catz:  AG

Love to Craft:  AG

Love to Scrap:  AG

Crafts Galore Encore:  AG

Creative Fingers:  AG

As You Like It: Fav person to craft for...Me.  Ok, before you judge to harshly, let me explain.  I almost always craft/create for me and if we're honest, I think most of us do.  We create in the colors, styles, and genres we enjoy.  Even if I choose a motif for the recipient, it usually ends up in a style that I like! It's also my time to get lost in the flow...so again, it's for me!  Yep, all about ME!  hahaha

Die Cut Divas:  Spring is coming

A Cut Above:  AG using a die cut

Place to Start:  AG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  AG

Make My Monday:  All Tied Up (use string, thread, twine, ribbon)

Neglected Stuff:  oooold CTMH stamps, Old black CTMH enamel type gems I forgot I had until I reorganized, and the embroidery floss I also found when I was cleaning

The Outlawz Twisted:  Greetings AG or for a special lady

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.

  

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.          

3 Gems

As we meander a Path of Positivity, we are talking about numbers this year! 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 inspired by the number 3 with an optional theme of Lucky #3!  The idea is to use 3 gems on your project!  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this! 

 Check out the video below for more information.

Material List

White Neenah Cardstock

Copic Markers

Gems

Adhesives: ATG; Fabric-Tac

Cricut Design Space: Shapes

Cricut Access: Floral Camera- Tekuni Design; Film Srip- Two Precious Gems Images; Distressed Patterns- Wispy Willow Designs

Cricut Standard Mat

Cricut Maker

My project is off to the following challenges:  

613 Avenue Create: AG

Perfect Time to Craft:  AG

Crafty Catz:  AG

Love to Craft:  AG

Love to Scrap:  AG

Crafts Galore Encore:  AG

Creative Fingers:  AG

As You Like It:  Fav Main color...BLUE!  My favorite color combo is blue and brown!

Ally's Angels:  AG

Classic Design:  AG

Crafter's Cafe:  For the Girls/AG

Sparkles:  Vintage/Mixed Media

Creative Crafters:  AG

Alphabet Challenge:  V for volume; raise part/parts of your card

Die Cut Divas:  Spring is coming

A Cut Above:  AG using a die cut

Place to Start:  AG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  AG

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.

  

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.         

Keep it Together Art Journal -Take 1

Time for a new challenge at The Outlawz Anything but a Card.

I was inspired to rip up more jeans this month!  haha  This artist notebook was a quick make on the fly.  I will definitely be making more of these since I've had some requests. I invite you back on April 6 for a look at some changes!

Check out the video below for details about this project.

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 Material List

CTMH Laughing Lola Papers and Embellishments

Graph Paper

Mixed Media Paper

Sketch Paper

Old Jeans and Jeans Pocket (do not detach from jeans)

FF Nylon Thread

Tapestry Needle, Ruler, Scissors

Bead Design Co Pastel Faceted Bead Mix 10 mm

Cereal Box

Adhesives: Double Score Tape; Fabric-Tac; Bearly Arts

I'm sharing with these challenges:

FarmQuest General Store:  AG Country/Farm 

Neglected Stuff:  I've had the Laughing Lola embellishments and paper forever and had never used the embellishment!  oops!

613 Avenue Create: AG

Perfect Time to Craft:  AG

Crafty Catz:  AG

Mix it Up:  AG

Love to Craft:  AG

Crafts Galore Encore:  AG

Creative Fingers:  AG

As You Like It:  Fav Main color...BLUE!  Always blue with any other color and that's why I love blue.  Denim goes with everything!!

NBUS:  I've had the Laughing Lola embellishments forever and had never used them!  oops!

The Outlawz Twisted:  AG

We Love 2 Create:  AG 

Ally's Angels:  AG

Classic Design:  AG

Crafter's Cafe:  For the Girls/AG

Sparkles:  Vintage/Mixed Media

Creative Crafters:  AG

Be sure to visit  The Outlawz Anything but a Card

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.      

Dynamic Duo: Coordinating Bag and Card

 As we meander a Path of Positivity, we are talking about numbers this year! 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.  

Inside of card

This month we are inspired by the number 2 with an optional theme of Dynamic Duo!  The idea is to create 2 matching/coordinating projects that go together.  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this!  

Check out the video below for more information.

Material List

CTMH Card Blank

CTMH Gypsy Cardstock

CTMH Colored Cardstocks

Scotch Washi Tape

Recycled Brown Bag

Copic Markers to color images and gems

Clear Gems from Stash

White Gel Pen

Adhesives: ATG; Fabric-Tac

Cricut Design Space: Fonts-Base Camp and A Child's Year; Cat Celebrates Birthday: Nadya Polyakova; Flower: Wispy Willow Designs; Images from Graphically Speaking; Shapes: circle, square, heart, star

Cricut Standard Mat

Cricut Maker

My project is off to the following challenges:  

A Place to Start:  AG or Small Critters

613 Avenue Create:  AG or Animal Magic

Critter Crazy:  AG Featuring an Animal

Crafty Animals:  AG Featuring an Animal

A Perfect Time to Craft:  AG

Paper Rocks Scissors:  AG using Paper or Scissors

Crafty Catz:  AG

Creative Fingers:  AG

As you like it...Cute or Elegant:  Cute...today.  I like cute for the kids, but I do turn to rustic/country elegance often for friends!

Paper Funday:  AG

Addicted to Stamps & More:  Diecuts and/or Stencils

Unicorn:  Animals

A Cut Above:  AG with a Die Cut

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.

  

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.        

Country Girl off to the FarmQuest General Store

I'm delighted to be a guest designer over at FarmQuest General Store this month and I'm making my delivery with this shabby chic country girl card!

Come play along with Anything Farm and or Country!

Check out the video below for more info on this card.

Material List:

Digital Image:  Julia Spiri Sunny  https://tinyurl.com/mtj3japn  

Copic Markers

Pit Pen

CTMH Cardstock

Blue Cardstock

CTMH Blue Pearls

Denim, Lace, Threads, and Flower from Stash

Scrap paper

Adhesives:  Fabri-Tac; ATG

Cricut Design Space:  Designed, Printed and Cut from CDS

Cuts from Design Space: Shapes

Cricut Standard Mat

Cricut Blade

Cricut Maker

This is off to the following challenges:  

613 Ave Create:  AG

Place to Start:  AG

Creative Fingers:  AG

Craft Rocket:  Flowers

Double D:  Vintage-Shabby Chic

I Love ProMarkers:  AG marker colored

Neglected Stuff:  The CTMH items have been in my stash a long time!  Obviously, the old jeans...well they've been sitting in a basket waiting to be ripped up and used elsewhere!  ;)

Perfect Time to Craft:  AG

Crafts Galore Encore:  AG

Love to Craft:  AG

Papercraft:  AG

Creative Crafters:  AG

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.