Challenge # 5--Last Card for the Day

My last card uses another image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ called Scralette morning.  Remember if you want any Bugaboo images, there is a 15% off sale TODAY!!!  For my card, I used a scrap of DP, Papertrey cardstock, sentiment, and scalloped die, ribbon from my stash, SU punch, copics, pearl bling, and added sparkly fluff to her hair.  This is a sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp.

This card will be entered into challenge at:
1.  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/.  This is a sketch challenge.
2.  http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/.  Challenge is to use texture (which I did with the sparkly fluff).

Challenge # 4

Another Summertime Peeker from http://www.bugaboostamps.com--and/ my favorite from the line!  This image is called watermelon, and it sure does remind me of summer.  I love fresh fruit, and Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer--and therefore wonderful fruit!  Watermelon was always my favorite.  An uncle has movies of me (as a 5-year old) eating watermelon with juice running down both arms!  As I said, I do love my fresh fruit!!!

For this card I used a sketch from Taylored Expressions, Papertrey cardstock and polka dot DP, additional DP from my stash, colored the image with copics, and added red bling.  I used a color scheme of red, black, white, and green--watermelon colors!

This card will be entered into challenges at:
1.  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/.  The challenge was to use your favorite stamp/image.
2.  http://friendshavingfun.com/.  The challenge was to show what Memorial Day means to you--and I said for me, it is the beginning of fresh fruit.  YUMMY!

Challenge # 3

My third challenge card uses an image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ called Super Hero.  I found this Super Hero DP at Tuesday Mornings called Super Hero Specialty Collection--and I thought it was perfect for this image!  I used SU and Papertrey cardstock, ribbon FX (a gift from a friend!) plus orange ribbon from my stash, a bling star, and colored my image with copics.  This card is very simple, but I think great for a masculine card.

This card will be entered into several challenges:
1.  http://s2gpapercraftingcontest.blogspot.com/.  The challenge was to use a masculine image.
2.  http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/.  The challenge was to make a masculine card.
3.  http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/.  The challenge was to use bright, fun colors.
4.  http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/.  The challenge was "What TV show inspires you?"  My answer--any super hero-type shows!

Challenge # 2

My second card also uses an image from Jodie's new line at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ called Summer Peakers Watering Can.  I forgot to say in my first post that Jodie is running a 15% off sale which ends today!  Check it out!

For my card I used scraps of paper from my stash, PTI cardstock, circle nestabilities, red and yellow rhinestones, and colored my image with copics.  This is a sketch from treehouse stamps--and it is very cute!

This card will be entered into challenges at:
1. http://treehousestamps.blogspot.com/.  Challenge THT05! was a sketch challenge.
2. http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is "Going Round in Circles".

Challenge # 1

Happy Memorial Day!  Even for a retired person, a holiday is good--it means I had absolutely nothing that I had to do today, so I stamped!  I will be sharing five different challenge cards with you today.

The first uses an image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/.  This is from the new line that Jodie introduced on Friday; be sure to check it out for the freebie image (not this one, but really cute!)  This image is called Summer Peekers Beach Pail.  I used a sketch from basic grey, Papertrey and SU cardstock, papertrey ribbon, and some designer paper that I bought at Tuesday Morning (sorry--no brand on the pieces I have left!)

This card will be entered into challenges at:
1.  http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is to create with "cute people". 
2.  http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is "Life's a Beach".
3.  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/  The challenge is to create a card for a baby or small child.

Crafty Hos Challenge

Sunday means another Crafty Hos Challenge.  Today's challenge is to use a recipe--swirls, lush ribbon, and bling.  The designer paper I used has swirls, I added bling to the corners of my nestability (one fell off before I took picture--and is MIA!), and I used Papertrey ribbon (I think it is very lush!)  My image is from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ and is called Ruby Chocolate--Nature's Way.  I used Papertrey cardstock and an SU punch.

Be sure to head over to http://www.craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/ and see what the rest of the DT has created.

This card will be entered into a challenge at http://just-hanna-stamps.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is to create a monochromatic card.

Friday Freebie # 2

I used another one of the free images from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ for another card to share with you!  This image, also from the Summertime Peekers, is called Ladybug.  I used scraps of bug paper from my stash (and noticed after I finished the card that I ran the worded paper the wrong direction!).  The cardstock is from Papertrey Ink, I colored my image with copics, used a SU sentiment and punch. 

This card will be entered into challenges at:
1.  http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/.  C4C38 was a sketch challenge.
2.  http://365cards.blogspot.com/.  The challenge was to have at least 3 different types of bugs with a total of at least 10 bugs on your design.

Friday Freebie

Since it's Friday, Jodie, at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/, has two free images for you.  Both are from the Summertime Peekers line, and the first one I will share is called Flower Pot.  I used Gina K and Papertrey cardstock, Hippity Hoppity Dancing Daises designer paper, October Afternoon New Mint designer paper, Papertrey button, ribbon from Taylored Expressions, colored my image with copics, and added flower centers with my new Viva Pearl Pen.  Love this card!

It will be entered into a challenge at http://www.ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is called Bright and Cheerful.

Be sure to head over to http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ and see what the rest of the design team has created.  Check back to Jodie's store, and which of these new images you want.  I can't wait to see the rest of the line!   They should be up in the store no later than 2:00 p.m. EST.

Sew Many Challenges

There's a blog hop going on!  Please head over to http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/, check out all of the details, find out whose blogs to hop to when, and play along!  It sounds like fun:)

Today I was supposed to make a card using one of the older images called Eris--Bird Bath.  I used some paper and rick rack that I got from Taylored Expressions, colored my image with copics, used oval nestabilities, and added Viva Pearl accents to the bubbles on the bird bath!  That viva pearl pen is fun to use--it's one of my new toys.  I made the card similar to a gate fold, but purposely made the fold a little off-center.  (That is the truth!)

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/.

The challenge was to add texture (for me--the Viva Pearl pen).

Challenge # 1

I also found some time to make a challenge card today.  From http://www.bugaboostamps.com/, I used an image called BBBugs--Ladybug.  I used DP from my stash (sorry, no name on it!), prima flowers (aren't they gorgeous!), two yellow rhinestones, and Papertrey cardstock.  I colored my image with copics.

This card will be entered into a challenge at http://daisydoodlescreativechallenges.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is "Anything Goes".

Oldie but Goodie Day

Since it's Thursday, it's Oldie but Goodie Day at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/.  Today I used an image called Stella--Red Hats--I've Earned It.  I made this card for a swap that I am in at SCS hosted by Kate.  I love this image!  I used Papertrey cardstock and DP, colored by image with copics, some felt trim from Michaels, and two pieces of colored bling.  I used a circle punch to punch out the sentiment--"I've earned it!" 

Challenge Card

Surprise!  Surprise!  I made a challenge card.  It is a little out of the norm for me, however, as I used purple.  The image I used is from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/, and is called BBBugs Butterfly.  I used scraps of DP I had, Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, a prima color that I colored with a copic marker to match my design, topped with a crocheted flower made by a friend.  I used a sketch from an old Critter Challenge.

This card will be entered into a challenge at http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/.  This is an open challenge, but must have a butterfly, fairy, or angel.  Since the image is a Bugaboo Brat Bug Butterfly, this is certainly appropriate!

Tuesday = New Release

Go to http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ and check out Jodie's new release today--Red Hat Ladies!  I used the image called It's all about the Hattitude--and it's a cute one!  I used October Afternoon paper (both sides), Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, my square and scalloped nesties, a sketch from Taylored Expressions, and colored my image with copics.  I also added a little bling to Stella's ears!

This card will be entered into a challenge at http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is to use polka dots.

Be sure to head over to http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ and see what the rest of the design team has created.

Sew Many Challenges

This morning I have a challenge card for you--made with an image from http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/ called Bear with Kite.  For this card, I used a sketch from Unscripted Sketches, designer paper scraps from my stash, Papertrey cardstock, colored with copics, and added three pieces of green bling.  The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink.  (Sorry, but I think I stamped the sentiment a tad crooked!)

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/

Challenge was to make orange a focal point of your card.

Crafty Hos Challenge

Every Sunday, the Crafty Hos have a challenge for you.  If you head over to the Crafty Hos Challenge Blog (http://craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/), you will find the picture of a hat that is the inspiration for this challenge.  After looking at it. I chose an image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ called Red Hat Stella--Big Hats.  I love the sentiment--"Big hats make your butt look smaller".  For my card, I used some paper from my scrap pile, SU cardstock, ribbon from Michaels, a piece of yellow bling, and colored my image with copics.  Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team did--and then play along with us!  It is a fun challenge!

Bugaboo Challenge

We, at Bugaboo stamps (http://www.bugaboostamps.com)/ have a challenge for you!  Make a card for a male--plus use the assigned sketch.  Head over to http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/, check out all of the details, and see what the design team has done! 

For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, plus their small scalloped die, used SU punches for the sentiment, and colored the image with copics.  The beer bottles are eyelets from the Eyelet Outlet.  Hope you like the card!

This card will be entered into a challenge at http://dareU2digistamp.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is to create "one for the boys".

Challenge # 2 (last for the day)

My second challenge card is a get well card from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/.  It uses the image called Hospital Food from the Nursing Stella line.  I used SU cardstock and designer Paper, three pieces of black bling, a sentiment from SU, and colored my image with copics (What!  No Papertrey items at all--that usually doesn't happen!)

This card will be entered into three challenges:
1.  http://www.kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is to make a monochromatic card (Bugaboo is sponsoring this challenge).  Check it out, and play along!
2.  http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/.  Sketch challenge TPE # 67.
3.  http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is "under the weather".

Challenge Card # 1

Finally I took a little time to make two challenge cards.  I have been so busy getting graduation invitations and thank you cards made for Liz.  Seven school days left--I think I may be as anxious as she is!!!  This card uses an image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ was one of the freebie stamps that Jodie offered when we reached a certain level of followers.  I think it is so cute--and so summery (looking so forward to that!).  For this card, I used a scrap of DP from my stash, SU and Papertrey cardstock, Papertrey ribbon, my circle and scalloped nestabilities, and colored my image with copics.  I used a Sakhure glitter pen on the sand and crystal effects on the sun glasses.

This card will be entered into a pink and green challenge at http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/.

Friday Freebie Day! (Bugaboo)

Yes, it is Friday!  In addition to the weekend coming, it is also time for a freebie image from Jodie at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/.  The free image (I love it!) is called Ruby--chocolate.  I can't wait to see the rest of this line.  If there is no chocolate in heaven...I'm not going!  Perfect!!!

For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock, a scrap of DP (I have lots of those without names--sorry!), Papertrey ribbon, an SU punch, and Bella sketch BSC 27.  I colored the image with copics, and then put crystal effects on the chocolates to make them look more realistic!  They look good enough to eat, don't they?

Remember to go and check what the rest of the design team has created--and then check out the new line.  Images should be up NO later than 2:00 P.M. EST.

Sew Many Challenges

I made a round easel card!  These are fun!!!!  Sew Many Challenges (http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/) today for "Anything Goes".  Go over and check it out--and play along with us!  How easy can this be--do whatever you want:)

For my card, I used an image called Girl with Heart.  I used some scraps of paper from my stash, SU cardstock, colored my image with copics, added one piece of yellow bling, and used my round and scalloped nestabilities.  They certainly make these round easel cards easy!

Play along with us!

Oldie but Goodie Day

On Thursdays, the design team from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ shares cards made from images that are not brand, spankin' new!  Today, I chose an image called Stella Calendar Months--July USA.  Okay, I am a little ahead of the game with a 4th of July card, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared, does it?  I've been working on Liz's graduation party invitations and thank yous--so it was nice to do something a little different!  (Also, I'm sending this card in for one of my favorite swaps on SCS!)

For my card, I used only a little bit of designer paper (red and polka dot--don't know the manufacturer), Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, stars that I cut with my Cricut plus one that came from my stash, and I colored my image with copics.  I usually use lots of designer paper, so this was a different look for me--but I really like it!  I love this sentiment which says "Oh say can you see...?  sure...just not as well as I used to!"  Sure is me!!!

Tuesday = New Release

Jodie (http://www.bugaboostamps.com/) is releasing a new line today called Mildred.  The image I'm using is Mildred--Exercise.  I used October Afternoon Dandelion paper (both sides), Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, blue pearls, colored my image with copics, and used a Bella sketch.

Jodie always has the releases up by 2:00 p.m. EST, so be sure to stop by.  In the meantime, go to http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ and see what the rest of the design team has created.

Sew Many Cards

Today I want to share with you a card that I made with a freebie image from http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/.  I love the military-inspired images that Angela has been offering lately.  Great images to use on cards to show your appreciation to military friends.  For my card, I used Papertrey Kraft and ripe avocado cardstock, some scraps of DP that I found, my deckle nestabilities, chalked around my image that I colored with copics, Papertrey ribbon, SU punch, and a computer-generated sentiment.

This card will be entered into a challenge at http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/.  The challenge was to make a card for a male.

Crafty Hos Challenge

Sunday--that means the Crafty Hos have a new challenge for you!  Please go over to http://craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/, check out all of the details and look at the sketch, look and see what the other DT members created--and play along with us!

My card uses some DP scraps that I found, Papertrey cardstock and medium scallop die, an image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ called Flower Water Cans--Violet that I colored with copics.  I added some bling to the flower centers and a small heart hanging from the spout.  Of course, I followed the sketch:)

Freebie Friday!

Jodie has two freebies for you today.  The first is from a line called Alligators--and is so cute for summer, but the other line really caught my eye!  It is called Boo--and is an adorable little girl with her pacifier and her teddy!  So, so cute!  For this card I used last week's sketch from Friday Sketchers, Making Memories fashion paper collection, oval nestabilities, Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, and colored my image with copics.

Freebie images plus the rest of the line should be up no later than 2 p.m. EST.  Be sure to go to http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ and see what the rest of the design team created.  Then check out the new images!  I'll be there!!

This card will be entered into a challenge at http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is called "Too Cute!"

Sew Many Cards

Last week I forgot to post my card--but I have it under control today!  The challenge at www.sewmanychallenges.com/ is to make an easel card.  This type of card has become a favorite of mine!  Easy to do, easy to mail--can't beat 'em!  I used an image called Eris with Flower.  Love this elephant!  I colored my image with copics, used Papertrey and SU cardstock, some DP scraps that I had (sorry, but I don't know the manufacturer), a crocheted flower that I glued on top of the flower the elephant was holding, some orange bling, a Fiskars punch, a Papertrey button, and a Hero Arts sentiment stamp.  Be sure to head over to the Sew Many Challenges blog, see what other DT members did, and play along with us!  Easel cards are so much fun to do.

Oldie but Goodie Day

Bugaboo Stamps (http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ always features older images on Oldie but Goodie Thursday.  Be sure to check through the blogs of the rest of the design team and check out the cards they made.  Then be sure to buy yourself those images that you can't live without!  For my card today, I used an image that is called Bugaboo Bugs--Bee.  I colored this adorable image with copics, used DP from Urban Oasis, Papertrey cardstock, a Happy Birthday ticket image from Inktegrity, green gingham ribbon from Michaels, and added pearls to the antennae.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:  http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/.  The challenge was to create a Birthday Something in honor of their 2nd birthday!  Congratulations--and wishes for many more!

Sew Many Cards

Today I have a challenge card for you from Sew Many Cards.  Please check out their website at www.sewmanychallenges.com/ called Duncan Wrapped.  It makes such a cute get well card, especially for someone with a broken bone!  For my card, I used October Afternoon DP--dandelions (both sides), Papertrey cardstock, ribbon, and sentiment, my Nestabilities deckle die card (my punch on the card), colored the image with copics, and used Colofrbox Cat's Eye chalk to chalk around the edges.  I also used my newly purchased Janome mini sewing machine to stich my papers together.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/

Be sure to head over to Sew Many Challenges and check out all of the cute images that they have available!  Bet you will find some you like!

Sew Many Cards

Okay--I really messed up!  This card was supposed to have been posted LAST Friday.  Somehow, I got my dates mixed up--is it really May 11 already?  So sorry Jeri and Angela to have done this!  For this card, I used an image from http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/ called Morty--Joy,some Christmas paper left over from last year, Papertrey cardstock, colored with copics, and used a last Making Memories brad that I bought at Tuesday Mornings.  It perfectly matched this paper. 

Now, I will be back later with a challenge card (because the one I made is really supposed to be for this coming Friday!)  See how messed up I am.  Seniors moments have really increased since my 65th birthday! LOL!

Tuesday New Release

Today is new release day--and does Jodie (http://www.bugaboostamps.com)/ ever have some cute images for you!  The  one I used is called Princess Charlie--and I love this image!  I used one of my favorite color combos--brown and hot pink.  The DP is Bo Bunner, I used Papertrey cardstocks and ribbon, pink and yellow bling, and colored my image with copics.  What a cute card for a "little princess".

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://dareu2digistamp.blogspot.com/

The challenge is "Anything Goes"

2.  http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/

Challenge # 28 is Neopolitan Color--pink, chocolate, vanilla.

Be sure to check later today to see the rest of this line.  Jodie is on a different time zone than us, but she always has her post done by noon EST.  Check also at http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ and see what the rest of the design team has done.

Challenge Card

Happy Monday!  I can say that; I am retired, so Monday does not mean back to work for me.  It does mean get Liz off to school--which isn't always a pleasant job!  Oh well, I won't have to do that much longer :)  Today I am going to show you a card I made using an image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ called BB Sean.  This line is so cute!  I used Papertrey cardstock, ribbon, and my new Papertrey designer paper.  Love the way these colors go together.  I colored my image with copics and added blue pearls to the corners as well as the flower.

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

Challenge # 11--Boyz to Men

2.  http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/

Challenge is called Snips, snails, and puppy dogs' tails

Crafty Hos Challenge

It's time for the Crafty Hos Challenge--and I found time for it this week!  The challenge is to use shades of blue and neutrals.  I used a Stella image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ called ST--drown your troubles!  I used Georgia Pacific, Papertrey, and SU cardstock, Papertrey buttons, and SU designer paper.  I colored the image with copics.

Be sure to head over to http://craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/ and check out the rest of the cards made by the design team.  Then play along with us this week!

Bugaboo Challenge

We have a new challenge for you at Bugaboo.  Today's challenge is called "Flower Power".  Join us and make a card or project that ties in somehow with flowers!  Easy as can be!  Head over to http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ to read all of the details.  You will also be able to see cards made by all of the design team!  Play along with us--it could be worth your while:)  If you don't have any Bugaboo images, go to http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ and look around.  There are lots of great images there!  I used one called Stella Tidbits Blocks--teenagers and flowers.  Since I am raising a granddaughter--I can tell you that this sentiment is true!!!!!  Raising teenagers is like growing flowers...you watch them grow, give them love, all the while attempting not to kill them!  True, so true!  For my card, I made a tent card and used Papertrey cardstock, some unknown DP from my stash, a Prima Flower embellishment (love these with the Kraft paper), one of my new Martha Stewart border punches from Tuesday Mornings, and colored my image with copics.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://alotarubberstamps.blogspot.com/

The challenge was to use flowers.

Freebie Friday!

It's finally Friday!  I hear that a lot around here.  Liz has had AP exams this week, and she could NOT wait for Friday to get here.  She has about 15 days of school left--and it cannot go fast enough to suit her.  Now, back to business!  Since it is Friday, Jodie at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ has released two iamges today--both from the same line called My Little Sock Monkey.  I love these sock monkeys!  I chose to use the one in the car.  I used SU and Papertrey cardstock, Paper Pizazz Vacation DP, an Inky Antics sentiment, stick on hearts from Tuesday Mornings, green grosgrain ribbon from my stash, colored with copics, and used a sketch from Taylored Expressions.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://www.papersundaes.blogspot.com/. 

The challenge was to design a card that was red, yellow, and green.

Challenge Card

This card will be entered in the challenge at http://aliceinwonderlandchallenge.blogspot.com/.

Challenge was to create child's birthday card.

Bugaboo is sponsoring a challenge over at http://aliceinwonderlandchallenge.blogspot.com/ so I decided to make a card for this challenge.  The challenge is called Chapter 11--Little People, Big Wonderland, and you were to make a birthday card for a child.  I used the image called Storybook--Queen from www.bugaboostamps.com/ .  I used some scraps of designer paper that I had in my stash, papertrey cardstock and buttons, added a sentiment from Papertrey, and colored my image with copics.  Although it is a cute card for a little girl, it would be an even cuter invitation to a little girl's birthday party!

Oldie but Goodie Day

Right before Jim and I went to Las Vegas, I took a card class.  We made two cards--one was a waterfall card.  That was a first for me, but it certainly won't be the last!  I loved the card so much, so I came home and made this card to share.  I used three images from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/.  The images I used are Bugaboo Brats Bugs--Butterfly, Bee, and Snail.  For the last part of the waterfall, I computer-generated a sentiment that says "Bug Me Anytime".  I used Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, some DP from my stash, a felt butterfly that I colored with a copic marker to match my paper, and added bling.  I will be making more of these cards!

My pictures show the card in each of the sections.

These pictures aren't the best, but the card itself caused the shadows.

Sew Many Cards

Today I made a card with an image from http://www.sewmanycards.com/ called Duncan the Duckling in Umbrella. Love this little image--especially with the amount of rain we have recently had!  Today is bright and sunny, but before that, we have had lots of rain.  For this card, I used some Making memories Flutter DP, Papertrey cardstock, a Papertrey sentiment from Scattered Showers, colored the image with copics, and added blue pearls to the umbrella.  I love this designer paper with this image!

This card will be entered into a challenge at http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/.  For the challenge, you were to use pretty pastels!

Tuesday = New Release

Tuesdays are always new release days at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ -- and today is no different!  What a new release it is today!  Jodie has several new lines to be released.  Be sure to head over there and check them out!  I know I will be ordering:)  I'm going to share three different cards with you today.

First is a recipe card.  Liz will be going off to college in August, and she has asked me to put some of her favorite recipes together in a recipe book.  She thinks she will be cooking (LOL!)  I'm doing it though.  This recipe card uses an image from the ant collection.  I am fixing her a 6x6" recipe book.  I used Bazill cardstock, graphic 45 Domestic Goddess collection paper, ant embellishments, and some bling on the antlers. 

My second card uses an image from a new Stella line.  I used papertrey cardstock, some DP from my stash, am embellishment from my stash, colored the image with copics, and added a bella sentiment.  I used my new Papertrey rick rack die to cut two strips of rick rack to add to the front of the card.  Love this Stella image!

My last card uses one of the new Wee Ones Angel images.  I again used Papertrey cardstock, DP from my stash, a star button that I colored to match the cardstock, some yellow rhinestones, and another Bella sentiment.  This image too was colored with copics.  I think this image and sentiment make a wonderful thank you card!

Be sure to head over to http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ to check out the cards and projects that the rest of the design team made today.  Then be sure to go and get some of these wonderful new images!

Last, I want to share with you a picture of Liz at her boyfriend's senior prom.  She looked so pretty!

Bugaboo Monday--Anything but a Card

My granddaughter, Liz, graduates from high school on June 5.  She has been involved in a tutoring program for two years and a mentoring program for one year.  In both programs this year, she works with third grade girls.  She wanted something that she could give them at the end of the school year, so I made these summer boxes for them.  They are mini lunchboxes made by Tim Holtz.  I bought them (of course!) at Tuesday Mornings.  I added images from the skelekinz line from Bugaboo (http://www.bugaboostamps.com/) to the front and back of the boxes, used some Papertrey DP--and tied coordinating ribbons around the handles.  They will be filled with summer essentials such as sidewalk chalk, jump ropes, ponytail holders, bubbles, etc.  I think the little girlies will love them!