Monday, September 21, 2026

Think it, Feel it, Do it!

 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 numbers 7, 8, &/or 9!  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this.  

I've created this small framed poster for school.  The background paper has numbers and letters.  I've added some numbers cut on my Cricut.

 Material List

Philosophy Quote: ScrappyHorses
Black, White, Sorbet Cardstock: CTMH
Chalk It Up Designer Paper: CTMH
Chalk It Up Compliments: CTMH
Heart Shape: CTMH
Gems:  Stash
Sparkle Stickers:  CTMH
Copic Markers
Old Reused Frame
Adhesives: Double Score Tape/ATG; Fabric-Tac; Bearly Arts
Cricut Design Space: Numbers; Shapes for framing
Cricut Access
Cricut Standard Mat
Cricut Maker

My picture is off to the following challenges:  

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.        

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Faux Tin Type Take ll: This time it's a pocket!


   This faux 'tin type' photo in Krazy Kat's Saddle Bag Journal (found HERE) is much easier than the last one I made for the Specimen Folder!  When it comes to faux tin type, this is my preferred method.  It's much easier!!

I chose to use it as a tuck spot on a partial page in the journal.  I took a shape from Cricut Design Space and made it into a frame to use as a pocket for a journal card with very little alteration.  

See the video below for tutorial.    



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 Material List

Horse photo from ScrappyHorses
Typing/Computer Paper
Laser Printer
Mailing Tape
Aluminum Foil
Black Textured Cardstock
CTMH Cashmere Cardstock
Off White Cardstock
Ranger Vintage Photo Distressed Ink
Homemade Line Stencil Video Here
Pen Black
Faber Castell Pit Pen Brown
Adhesives: ATG; Fabric-Tac; Double Score Tap; Bearly Arts
Cricut Design Space: Shapes
Cricut Access: Vintage Label Natilie Thompson (modified)
Cricut Mat
Cricut Maker
Cricut Link to Project: Here

I'm sharing with these challenges:

Place to Start: Relates to song "Horse with no Name"
We Love 2 Create:  AG Creative/MM
Crafty Animals:  AG with an animal
Critter Crazy:  AG with featured critter
Sparkles:  Animals
Colorful Options:  Rusty Brown

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Monday, September 7, 2026

Vintage Layout 1897


  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 numbers 7, 8, &/or 9!  Be sure to visit Path of Positivity for a description of this.  

I've created a Canva (digital) layout using the date 1897.  The focal image is a photo titled 'The Readers.'  The photo, taken in Ohio by Clarence H White, pictures two lovely ladies from 1897 reading some literature. I found this picture of Letitia Felix and Ada Follett Newark in the Library of Congress Collection.     


Check out the video below for some Canva tips and tricks.


 Material List
Focal Photo 'The Readers' by Clarence H White from Library of Congress (no known restrictions on publication)
Elements from:  Canva, KittenScraps, Vectoria Designs
Programs:  Canva and PhotoScape X

My Canva layout is off to the following challenges:  
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.        

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Back in Full Swing at School


 Time for a new challenge at The Outlawz Anything but a Card.  I've made some school decor.  

I started with background paper from CTMH and layered up to a stamp from Stamplorations.  I colored the stamp with colored pencils to coordinate with the designer paper.  The piece fit perfectly in an old black frame from stash. A couple of owls from CTMH completed the look.  

Come visit us at The Outlawz AbaC and share what you have been creating!  

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 Material List

Cardstock:  CTMH
Owls:  CTMH Lollydoodle Stickerease Assortment
Designer Paper:  CTMH Chalk It Up; CTMH Essentials
Stamp:  Stamplorations Work in Silence
Colored Pencils to color stamp
Reused Frame
Adhesives: ATG; Fabric-Tac
Cricut Design Space:
CDS Access: Shapes
Cricut Standard Mat
Cricut Maker

I'm sharing with these challenges:

STAMPlorations Never-Ending AG:  Use STAMPlorations
Allsorts:  All Creatures Great and Small
Snarky Stampers:  A is for Animals

for all the details about the challenge and 
to check out all the creative inspiration from the DT and participants!

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