Saturday Challenge at Catch the Bug

Today's challenge over at Catch the Bug is your take on April Showers! I just had to use this image, I love Ava and Deacon:)

Link your project to the Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 4/30/11 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image!

Limited to 3 projects per person please!

I entered it into the following challenges:
~Tip Top Tuesday #30 - Open
~Ladybug Crafts Ink - Anything Goes

TFL!

Oldie but Goodie Thursday

Happy Thursday!  I'm so excited tomorrow is Friday:)  Today over at Catch the Bug we have some great creations using some of Jodie's older images.  I think this is a perfect one for us stampers.

I entered this into the following challenges:
~Anita be Stamping - anything goes
~Digital Tuesday Challenge - female image

TFL!

Bugaboo Saturday Challenge

Today's challenge over at Catch the Bug is to have 4+ layers on your card! 

Link your project to the Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 4/16/11 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image!

Limited to 3 projects per person please!

I entered this into the following challenges:
~Paper Playtime #42- digi
~My Partner in Crafting Time #42 - layer it up
~Papertake Weekly - anything goes

TFL!

ABC Monday at Catch the Bug

Good Morning!!!  I hope you had a great weeknd, we went camping as a family for the first time and had a really good time.  My 7 year old daughter not only caught her first bass but also caught a 10 lb 24 inch bass, amazing!!

For ABC Monday I made another ATC, I just can't get enough of them:)  You can find the image here at Jodie's store.

I entered it into the following challenges:

~Stamp Something - digi

~Digi's with Attitude - anything goes

Also, don't forget about Saturday's Challenge over at Catch the Bug, it's anything goes.

TFL!

Catch the Bug Challenge

Happy Saturday!  I hope your start to the weekend has been wonderful.  Today's challenge over at Catch the Bug is to make a monochromatic card with 3 buttons.  Jodie will be offering her usual prize package so don't forget to use a Bugaboo image to be able to win top prize.

I entered this into the following challenges:

~Dutch Dare Card Challenge #105 - celebration

~Paper Play Challenges - distressing
~My Partner in Crafting Crime - 3 or more buttons

TFL!

Oldie but Goodie Thursday

Over at Catch the Bug we have a bunch of oldie but goodies for you to look at and I must say they are FABULOUS!  I just love these snowmen images, they are so easy to color.  You can find them here.

Please make sure you leave some love for my fellow DT members.

Also, don't forget about our current challenge at Catch the Bug.  Here are the details:  Make an Baby/Child Project and post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by3/16/11 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image! 

I entered this into the following challenges:

~Digital Tuesday Challenge #103 - buttons

~Paper Cutz Challenge #83 - anything goes

~The Crafty Pad #113- use a digi image

TFL and have a great day!

ABC Monday

It's ABC Monday over at Catch the Bug! I hope you like the ATC I made, I actually made it for a swap I was in with my DT Members.  I thought they turned out really cute.  You can find this cute little image here.

I entered this into the following challenges:
~Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
~Little Claire's - flowers

TFL!

Saturday Challenge at Catch the Bug

The challenge at Catch the Bug today is "scallops".  This is one of my favorite nestie sets so I thought it was appropriate.  You can find these adorable images here.

Link your project to the Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 3/19/11 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image!

Limited to 3 projects per person please!

I entered this into the following challenges:
~Anything Goes - die cuts
~Paper Playtime - digi Monday, anything goes

TFL!

Easter Basket Tutorial

Morning! Over at Catch the Bug on Wednesday's each DT member takes turns creating a tutorial and today is my turn. 

This is a very quick and easy project that you could put on your desk or even give as a present. I think the total time it took was maybe an hour.  Of course you could do this for any holiday or just because.  I was thinking about making some for Steph's teachers at the end of the year and putting a gift card inside.

The supplies you will need are:
~a Bugaboo image
~cardstock
~your favorite paper and embellishments

~First: Your're going to cut the piece of cardstock 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 and score it at 2 1/2 on all four sides.

~Second: You will need to cut along the scores and put some adhesive on the backside of your cardstock.

~Third:  You will start putting it together.  The sides with the adhesive will fold in and go inside the box.

It will look like this when you are done:

Then all you have to do is decorate it with your favorite Bugaboo stamp, paper, and embellishments.  You can use cardstock for your handle or even ribbon.

 Here's my final project:

I hope you like it!

I entered this into the following challenges:
~Stamp Something - digi
~Lexi's Creations - Easter

Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Paper: PTI; Other: Copics, PTI Buttons, Distressing, and Flower.

TFL!

Friday Freebie!

Today at Bugaboo Jodie is giving away two, yes I said two, freebies at Bugaboo Stamps.  I always have trouble making boy cards but her images make it very easy to create. 

Don't forget about the current challenge going on over at Catch the Bug, you still have a little bit more time to join the fun.

I entered this into the following challenges:
~Paper Playtime - digi with anything goes
~The Corrosive Challenge Blog - distressing

TFL!

Saturday Challenge at Bugaboo

Happy Saturday!  Today over at Catch the Bug we are having a sketch and color challenge.  I posted the sketch below and the color part of it is that you have to use green.  I used the adorable Skelekinz Cupcake, isn't she so cute!

Link your project to the Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 3/5/11 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image!

Limited to 3 projects per person please!

I entered this into the following challenges:
~The Pixie Cottage #58 - something cute
~Friday Fun at Fairy Knoll #39 - green
~Little Claire's Ideas and Inspiration Blog #1 - anything goes

TFL!

Oldie but Goodie at Bugaboo

Today I have another Christmas image for you, it's JJ from Bugaboo Stamps.  I decided to make a mini card, it's 3.5 x 3.5.  Don't forget to checkout the beautiful creations from the DT, you can find them here.

I entered it into the following challenges:
~Card Cupids - ribbons/buttons
~Partytime Tuesday #4 - anything goes

Also, don't forget about the challenge over at Catch the Bug, you can win up to 7 digi's from Jodie if you use a Bugaboo Stamp.  This weeks theme is "get well".

Have a great Thursday!

TFL!

OBG Thursday

It's Oldie but Goodie Thursday over at Catch the Bug and I promised in an earlier post that after Valentine's Day I would start making Christmas cards so.....

I hope you like it!  I used the adorable cupcake collection from Bugaboo Stamps, a Fancy Pants transparency, and some little Rhinestones from Taylored Expressions, they make such cute sprinkles.

I entered it into the following challenges:
~Top Tip Tuesday #22 - stitching
~Papertake Weekly Challenge - glitz
~Lollipop Crafts #26 - use your favorite coloring medium (copics)
~Crafty Cardmakers - plastic

Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Paper: PTI; Copics: E55, E57, G28, G85, G99, RV13, R46, B28, C3, and Blender; Other: Stitching, Stickles, Taylored Expression Rhinestones, Fancy Pants Transparency, and Chalk.

TFL!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Monday too!  Today is Anything but a Card over at Catch the Bug.  I decided to make another ATC and use the last of my Valentine's Day paper.  I also used my new felt and punched out some hearts. 

I hope you have a great day today and get lots and lots of chocolate:)

I entered this into the following challenges:
~Crafty Sentiments Design - valentine's
~Tuesday Throwdown #35 - buttons

Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Paper: Fancy Pants and PTI; Other: Copics, Rhinestones, Stickles, PTI Felt and Buttons, Inking, Distressing, and Paper Piercing.
TFL!

Different Fold Challenge @ Bugaboo

Catch the Bug is having a great challenge today...it's to make a card using a different fold.  If you need some inspiration just take a look at what the design team came up with.

I used the Friday Freebie, his name is Clyde, isn't he cute! 

Here are the details of the challenge:

Make an Different Fold and post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 2/19/11 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image!

Limited to 3 projects per person please! 

I entered this into the following challenges:
~Scrap Creations - animals
~Cupcake Craft Challenge - red
~Craft Your Passion - anything goes

TFL!

Friday Freebie @ Bugaboo

Happy Friday everyone!  Today at Bugaboo Jodie has the cutest set called A Little Bit of Oz. I think it's perfect to make Valentine Day cards for the little ones.  I'm going to give this one to my daughter.

I entered it into the following challenges:
~Flourishes #103- valentine
~Creative Craft World - love
~Paper Playtime #36 - anything goes

TFL and have a great weekend!

Artist Trading Card Challenge

Yesterday I said there would be something awesome & totally cool today...did you figure it out yet, lol.  This is my first time making an ATC and loved it!  I tried to do something a little different by cutting my image in two and pop-dotting part of it.

You can find all the details about the challenge over at Catch the Bug.  Jodie will be offering the usual random drawing for three digi packs...7 if you use a Bugaboo image, 4 and 2 (you can use any image).  I hope you join in all the fun!

I entered this into the following challenges:

~PaperPlay Challenges - layer it up

~Crafty Purple Frog Challenge - distressing

~If the Shoe fits #64 - anything goes - except cards

~Really Reasonable Ribbon #16 - heart and ribbon

TFL and have a great weekend!

Yeah, it's Freebie Friday!

You are going to LOVE the freebie today...Deacon and Ava are back!!!  Isn't he cute.  Jodie tries to have the images uploaded by noon but if not check back soon.

I tried to create a background with my chalks, let me know if you like it.  I switched up my Fancy Pants paper today too, lol. 

Don't forget to check out our new challenge tomorrow, it's awesome and totally cool, hee hee.

I entered this card into the following challenges:
~Unscripted Sketches #90 - sketch
~My Time to Craft #125 - emboss
~Southern Girls Challenge Blog - emboss

Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Paper: Fancy Pants; Other: Copics, Stickles, SU Ribbon, Cuttlebug Folder, Nesties, Inking, and Chalk.

TFL!

Oldie but Goodie Thursday @ Bugaboo

I love OBG days at Catch the Bug.  I think after Valentine's Day I'm going to dedicate my OBG days to Christmas cards (Jodie has such cute images)...it will be here before you know it!

I promise you won't have to look at the same Fancy Pants paper too much longer, it's almost gone.  I just love it so much!  Isn't this guy too adorable?  She has several images for sale.

I entered it into the following challenges:
~Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge #31 - sketch
~I Did It Creations #39 - card for a child
~Aud Sentiments #20 - love
~The Stamp Man #14 - distressing
~A Spoon Full of Sugar #136 - valentine's
~Lexi's Creations #32 - valentine's
~Creative Craft World - cute & cuddly

Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Paper: Fancy Pants; Copics: E31, E35, R20, R29, R83, R85; Other: Stickles, Cuttlebug Folder, Nesties; Paper Piercing, Distressing, PTI Buttons and Twine.

TFL!

New Release @ Bugaboo!

Today is another fabulous release over at Bugaboo Stamps.  It's Stella and Gus and they in their sexy black lacquer bed and pink shaggy carpet, lol!  I used some more of my Fancy Pants paper, I wish I would have bought more than one piece.

Please stop over at Catch the Bug to see what the other designers are up to and leave them some love.  Remember Jodie tries to have them images up by noon but if not check back later...I'm sure they'll be a hoot today!

I entered it into the following challenges:
~Crazy 4 Challenges #71 - sketch
~Secret Crafter #118 - couples

Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Paper: Fancy Pants; Copics: C1, C3,C5, C7, C9, White Pen, E000, E00, E97, R20, BG13, BG15, R20, R39, R83, R85, E31, E35; Other: Sewing, Distressing, Inking, PTI Buttons and Twine, Cuttlebug Folder, Nesties, SU Ribbon, and Glossy Accents.

TFL!

ABC Monday

Morning!  Is Monday here already?  I'm hoping to brighten Steph's day today by sending this cute little note to school in her lunch.  I'm sure she'll love it!

I used the ever so cute Deacon images that Jodie created and I can't wait to make more note cards.

I entered it into the following challenges:
~Paper Cutz #75 - anything goes
~Stamp Something - cute somethings
~Craft Your Days Away #12 - love
~The Pixie Cottage - who do you love
Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Paper: PTI and (not sure); Copics: Hair: C3, C5, C7, C9; Face: E000, E00, E97, R20; Clothes: R39, E95, E97; Shoes: E31, E35; Other: R83, R85, YG17; Other: PTI Dies, PTI Button, Flower, Rhinestones, Stickles, and Cuttlebug Folder.

TFL and make sure to check back tomorrow for a new release!

Bugaboo Winner from my Blog

Morning!  The winner of the one free image from my blog is.....

Random Sequence Generator
Here is your sequence:
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GALE VARLAND!!!! 

Congrats Gale!  Please contact me at sunifla1@comcast.net to get your free image.

Bee Happy It's Friday!

Today is Freebie Friday over at Catch the Bug and Jodie has come up with the cutest bee images.  You can find the bee image here.

One randomly selected mini-challenge entrant will win the 01/2011 monthly set.  AND one randomly selected mini-challenge entrant will win a $10.00 gift certificate from our sponsor's online store - Dude Time Doodles.

I used the newest addition to my crafting family, can you guess what it is????  It's my cupcake embossing folder, isn't it the cutest? 

I entered this into the following challenges:
~Pixie Dust Studio #58 - buttons
~Digital Delights - celebrations
~Penny's Paper-Crafty #45 - anything goes

I also used the sketch from Clean and Simple.
TFL!

OBG Thursday!

Plus another mini-challenge from Catch the Bug!  The card you create today needs to have a Birthday theme to it...want to know what the prizes are?

One randomly selected mini-challenge entrant will win the 01/2011 monthly set from Bugaboo.  Plus one randomly selected mini-challenge entrant will win a $10.00 (CAD) gift certificate to our sponsor's online store - Digi's With Attitude.

I used Scarlette on my card today, she has the most wonderful clothes:)  You can find the image here and don't forget you can receive 60% off from Bugaboo now through Saturday, January 22nd.

I entred this card into the following challenges:
~Fairy Fun Fridays #44 - birthday
~If the shoe fits #62 - pink, white, and red
~Clean and Simple Stamping #123 - sketch
~Stampin B's #93 - use a die cut

Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Copics: Hair: E00, E15, E17, E19; Face: E000, E00, E97, R20; Clothes: R39, R83, R85; Other: Stickles, Thickers, Cuttlebug Folder, Nestabilities, and SU Ribbon.

TFL!

Happy 1st Birthday Bugaboo Blog Hop!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BUGABOO! How exciting! You should have arrived here from the uber talented Joy Stagg. If not, make sure you start at the Bug Blog here.

I used the images from Jodie's A Kids View - Birthday to make placeholders, which you can find here.  You will see that several of us made Birthday favors and included a price list so you can see how simple it is to make your own.  I hope you like them.

Today's challenge is of course a Birthday Theme!!!! You have one week to participate in the challenge for a chance to win a digi prize pack- 7 free images for 1st, 4 free images 2nd and 2 for 3rd

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT: We will also be having daily challenges starting on Monday! Here's a list of the challenges (you will have one week to complete all five mini-challenges and post on the Bug Blog, so you have this list ahead of time to get started!):

Monday - Blue & White
Tuesday – Bling
Wednesday – Sketch
Thursday - Birthday
Friday - Anything Goes

Please remember it needs to be a new project each day, you cannot combine challenges.

Here's what's up for grabs for the hop and for the challenges:

GRAND PRIZE: One randomly selected entrant that has 1) completed the blog hop and 2) participated in the "regular" challenge and mini challenges will receive one free set per month for all of 2011.

SECOND PRIZE: One randomly selected entrant that has participated in each of the mini challenges will receive a coupon good for 75% off on one purchase.

THIRD PRIZE: One randomly selected entrant that has completed the blog hop will get to design a set with Jodie.

For the blog hop today I will randomly select a winner among the people that has left a comment on my blog to receive one free digi. You have one week to comment. Winner will be chosen on Saturday and will be announced here on my blog in my Saturday Challenge post.

Then for each of the mini challenges one randomly selected entrant will win the 01/2011 monthly set.

All Winners will also be posted on the Bug Blog.
 
Wait...there's more...Jodie is so generously offering a great discount of 60% all her stamps during Bugaboo's Birthday Week!  The code is KW696782.
 
Make sure to check out the BUG BLOG FOR ALL THE DETAILS!

SO MAKE SURE TO COMMENT ON EACH POST ALONG THE WAY! Next stop on your hop is the talented Lola Cordova.

Have a wonderful day!

Freebie Friday @ Bugaboo

Happy Friday!  I'm so glad it's the weekend.  My MIL is coming into town and that means I'll get a lot of crafting done, I can't wait to play with Jodie's images.  You can find the freebie here.
I made another shaped card but the image wouldn't fit directly on the front of it so I had to improvise a little.  I hope you like it.

Also, don't forget about our Birthday Blog Hop tomorrow, it starts at 7am EST. There's going to be some great prizes so make sure to play along.


I entered it into the following challenge:
~Meljen Designs #41 - round or square cards

Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Copics: E000, E00, E97, Y28, RV32, RV34, E49, E31, and E33; Other: Stickles, Nestabilities, SU Ribbon, Pearls, Inking, and Paper Piercing.

TFL!

New Release @ Bugaboo

Today Bugaboo is showing off their January digi pack of stamps.  They are so cute, especially since Valentine's Day is coming up (in like a month).

This week I'm going to try and make shaped cards.  I really want to try and make a scalloped easel card, I think they are so cute! 

Don't forget this Saturday is Bugaboo's 1st Birthday Blog Hop.  It's going to be a lot of fun with great prizes!

I entered this card into the following challenges:
~Craft Your Days Away #11 - anything goes
~Stampin' B's #92 - old/new (pearls/stamp)
~Stamp Something - use digi
~Paper Sundae #51 - circles
~Ann's Creative Nook #19 - hearts
~The Crazy Challenge #49 - animals
~Pollycraft Challenge #75 - new (stamp and MME)

Supplies:  Stamp: Bugaboo; Paper: MME; Copics: R20, R39, C1, C3, and blender; Other: Stickles, Inking, Nestabilities, SU Ribbon, PTI Button and Twine.

TFL!

It's Finally Friday!

Today over at Bugaboo you will find the cutest free image!  I can't wait to see what else Jodie comes up with this series of digi's. 

I used my new Prima paper with some ribbon (of course) and a little bit of sewing.  I'm going to try going around my paper twice and see how that looks.  Check back on Tuesday for that.

I entered this card into the following challenges:
~Crazy 4 Challenges #68 - celebrate something
~Charisma Cardz #1 - birthday and celebration

Supplies: Stamp: Bugaboo; Paper: Prima; Copics: R20, Y15, Y17, YR14, YR18, E49, RV17, RV19, BG18, YG03, and C3; Other: SU Ribbon, Stickles, Nesties, Inking, Sewing, and Spare Parts.

TFL!

It's Almost Friday!

You know what that means.....

Today I used a stamp from Jodie's January digi pack.  If you like making Valentine Day cards this is the set for you.  I can't wait to color more of them this weekend.

I used some more of my new paper but I can't remember if this is MME or Prima (I'll have to find my list).  I used my cuttlebug folder on the scallop background and also paper pierced it but it's hard to see.  Enjoy!

I entered it into the following challenges:
~Really Reasonable #15 - something new and ribbon
~Fun at Fairy Knoll - anything goes
~Creative Cottage #30 - something new

My blogger was giving me grief last night so I'll be back later to post my supplies, I have to get ready for work.

TFL!

New Release Tuesday @ Bugaboo

Guess what today is...

Jodie is releasing the CUTEST Ava and Deacon images over at Bugaboo Stamps!  She will try and have them up by noon but if they're not there keep checking back, I know I will.

I finally got my sewing maching correctly so I can start sewing on all my cards now.  I used some new paper that I received in the mail last week.  I think it goes perfectly with this image.  I'm going to surprise my hubby and send it to his work for Valentine's Day.

Also, I'm trying to add a little color to the background of my image with some chalk.  It's hard to tell here but the background is blue.  Just trying out different techniques.

I entered this card into the following challenges:
~Stampin Bees #91 - celebrate something
~Stamp Something - glitter
~Stamp n Doodle - use something new
~Cupcake Inspiration #92

TFL!