Bugaboo New Release

Oh wait till you see what Jodie has created for us today!  Go to http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ and check out this new line of ghost images--just in time to start working on Halloween cards:)  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock, scraps of a Halloween pack I bought last year, colored my image with copics, added a little orange stickles, cut out the image and matted it on a circle nestability, and added a glittery pumpkin.  Simple card--easy peasy--but still cute!

Remember, Jodie always has images up no later than 2:00 pm EST.  If you go before then and they are not there, just go back.  While you are waiting, go to http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ and see what the rest of the DT has created.

Crafty Hos Challenge

Go on!  Go over to http://craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/ and check out today's challenge.  You are to make a card using school supplies.  Also, look at what the DT has created!  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock, a scrap of notebook paper and school themed DP I found, a SU punch, Papertrey's It's Official stamp set plus the library card die.  I found some ruler ribbon that I thought looked great with the card.  I stamped some stars and put stickles on them, added a ticket with a paperclip, and thought my card turned out pretty well!  Play along with us!

A New Bugaboo Challenge!

Be sure to go to http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ and check out the details of the challenge we have for you!  It's a good one:)  While you are there, you can see the wonderful cards that the rest of the design team created.  I know you'll love them!  Please play along with us in the Dog Days of Summer challenge.  You might even win some of Jodie's wonderful images!

For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock, a die cut with the Big Shot, my new Tim Holtz Woodgrain Sissix folder (I bought it and the brick one--I LOVE them both!), some unknown ribbon, and a red pearl to do an "i".  The image I used was Rottweiler Puppies--doghouse.  I colored it with copics, cut it out, and mounted it on the die cut.  I added a rub on that says "best friend".  

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/

The challenge is "Texture-Licious!"  You were to use at least two different textures.

Freebie Friday!

Some more Stellas--yay!!!!  You know I love Stella.  Well, Jodie (at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/) has a new line of Sewing Stellas for you.  The one I used is the freebie for the week, and I'm sure you will want to pick her up!  Jodie always has these images in the shop by 2:00 pm EST, so if you go before then and they are not there, just go back!  I'm sure it will be worth it.  I can't wait to see the rest.  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock and designer paper, a sketch from Sunday Sketches, a beautiful flower that I picked up in North Carolina, Nestabilities, and colored my image with copics.  I used a sentiment from Stamping Bella (perfect for this image!)

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/

Sketch Challenge

2.  http://www.alyssundaychallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is to Get Dotty!

Be sure to use the links in the sidebar and visit the blogs of the rest of the DT.  Get some ideas for the wonderful image!

Sew Many Challenges!

Another Friday--another challenge from http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/.  Today's is an easy one, plus a good one to do--make a birthday card.  You always need them, so you might as well play along!  Check out all of the details, look at all of the wonderful creations by the design team, and then get to work!  For my card, I used Birthday Crate DP--Little Sprout Collection, SU cardstock, Papertrey ribbon and sentiment, and colored this cute little Sew Many Cards turtle with copics.  I cut the image out and mounted it on a Nestie.  He's cute, isn't he? 

Oldie but Goodie Day at Bugaboo!

Another Thursday!  Boy--these weeks goes by quickly.  I chose a Stella birthday image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ to use today.  I used Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, some scraps of DP, and colored my image with copics.  I added some stickles to Stella's hat, ice cream, and balloon.  The sentiment came with the image--what a deal!  

This card will be entered in a challenge at:

http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/

The challenge was celebrations.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created!  Check back tomorrow for Friday Freebie.

Tuesday = New Release

It's new release day at Bugabbo (http://www.bugaboostamps.com/).  Jodie has a cute new line called Sunbonnet Baseball!  Be sure to go to http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ and see the projects from the rest of the design team.  Then go to their blogs (links on the right-hand side of my blog) and leave them a little love!  They deserve it!

For my card, I use a scrap of baseball paper I had (perfect for this card!), Papertrey cardstock, a star paperclip, circle nesties, and colored my image with copics.  Reminds me of my youth!  I played on many a softball team:)

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/

The challenge was to make a card for a girl. 

REMEMBER:  Jodie is in a different time zone than us.  She always tries to have the new release up by no later than 2:00 pm EST.  If you go and the images are not there, just be sure to go back later!  You won't be disappointed.

ABAC--Bugaboo

During her senior year in high school, when Liz was attempting to choose what college she wanted to go to, she made a college visit to the University of Kentucky.  She toured the campus, talked with an advisor in the Department of Agriculture, and then spent the night with a friend.  At midnight, they went to a hockey game.  Liz decided then and there (at her first ever hockey game) that she was a big fan!  When Jodie (http://www.bugaboostamps.com/) came out with this sports nut line, I knew I had to make something for Liz.  I used a mixed nut can, and covered it with some sports DP.  I added a ribbon from Papertrey.  I printed out the hockey nut image, colored it with copics, punched it out with a nestability round die, paper pieced the nut shell and ran that through my cuddlebug swiss dot folder.  I added the hockey nut sentiment and added a piece of red rhinestone bling to it.  I also sponged with chalk inks around the image.  This is an altered snack can that I will give to her the next time we see her (1st football game on September 11).  I think she will love this!

Crafty Hos Challenge

The Crafty Hos have another challenge for you.  Please head over to http://www.craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/ and take a look at the inspiration piece.  Then, create your own take from it!  Also, be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created.   I chose to go with the colors.  I used orange and turquoise--a color combo that I really like!  I used a Bugaboo Brats image, SEI Happy Day Confetti Paper, Papertrey cardstock, ruffled ibbon that I bought at the winter CHA, oval nestabilities, and colored my image with copics.  I added two small pearls  to her jacket.  This little girl is all ready for school!  (Speaking of little girls--we got to see Liz this past weekend.  The University of Kentucky had an induction ceremony for Freshmen, and parents were invited.  We also got to see her play for the first time with the marching band!  So far, she loves it!!!!!)

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/

The challenge was to use die cuts.

Friday Freebie

Oh what a cute line Jodie has for you today!  Her new line is called Hoppy Occasions.  I used this cute little birthday frog which I colored with copics, mounted on circle Nesties, used SEI Happy Day paper, Patertrey cardstock and ribbon, and embellishments from Taylored Expressions.  The paper has lots of glitter, so I decided to add some more to the balloon, the froggy's eyes, and her lips.  Love this glitz and glitter!  Love these colors!

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Challenge is glitter and glitz.

2.  http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/

Challenge is sparkle and shine.

Jodie always has images up by 2:00 pm EST.  If you go before then and they are not there, go back later!  In the meantime, you can check out what the rest of the DT did.  Their links are on the right hand side of my blog.  You won't be disappointed!!!  I can't wait to shop for more of these images.

Sew Many Challenges!

Another challenge day at http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/.  Be sure to head over there and find out all of the details.  This is a fun challenge to create a Christmas-themed project.  I did a card! You can go over to  http://www.sewmanycards.com/ and search for an image to use.  I chose PJ in Snow Globe.  I used a scrap of DP that I found, Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, some fringed trim, circle and inverted circle Nesties, a snowflake die cut with a couple of pieces of red bling added, colored my image with copics, and put crystal effects on the snow globe to make it look like glass!  I've got a start on my Christmas cards now!  That's a good feeling.  Why don't you get a start also?

Oldie But Goodie Day!

Since it is Thursday, we at Bugaboo (http://www.bugaboostamps.com/) get the opportunity to showcase an older image.  I chose one of my favorite lines--the Bugaboo Brats.  This one is called Skye.  For my card, I used some scraps of Valentine's paper from last year, my Nesties ovals, PTI cardstock, Say It with Pearls, and colored my image with copics.  I added a little stickles to parts of the tricycle and her shoes.  Just seems like yesterday that our little redhead was riding around on her tricycle.  Now she called and asked grandpa to bring her bike to her at UK.  We are going down this weekend for an "induction ceremony" where all new students will be sworn into the UK family.  I'm not complaining--as it seems like it has been forever since we saw her!  Here's my card:

These colors look a little off in the evening light.  The cardstock and papers are really pink!

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

The challenge is to use pink, black, and white.  I swear I really did!

http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/

New Release Day at Bugaboo Stamps

Well, I am officially an "empty nester" again.  We took Liz to college yesterday.  She is all settled in her dorm room, and now has almost completed one full day of marching band practice!  All went well--grandma and grandpa survived the move!

Jodie (at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/) has a wonderful new line of images called Summer Dog.  I love this little guy!  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock, Bo Bunny Peacock Lane Stripe designer paper, Papertrey ribbon, and turquoise twine that I found in my stash.  I used circle nesties, colored my image with copics, and added a piece of turquoise bling to his hat.  I can't wait to see the rest of the line, since this one sure is cute!

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

The challenge # 19 is Anything Goes!

Remember, Jodie always has images up no later than 2:00 pm EST.  If you go before then and do not see the new release, please go back!

Crafty Hos Challenge

The Crafty Hos have a new challenge for you!  Go to http://www.craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/ and check out all of the details.  You will also be able to see what the other DTs have created for you.  The challenge is to create a card using Scrappy's sketch.  It's a good one!  Please play along--and have fun with us.

For my card, I used Papertrey cardstocks, unknown DP and ribbon, a fish brad I found in the bottom of a basket, and I colored my Bugaboo image with copics.  I added a Stamping Bella sentiment off to the side.  I went to Stampaway (a huge stamping convention in Cincinnati) this past weekend.  I used my new Scor-Buddy to emboss a line above my ribbon.  I LOVE my new Scor-Buddy!

New Bugaboo Challenge!

That's right!  Another Bugaboo challenge for you.  Head over to http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ and check out all of the details.  While you are there, look at what the DT has created.  I know you will be inpressed.  Your assignment (should you choose to accept it) is to create a "School Days" card in a primary color scheme.  I love my card! 

For it, I used Papertrey cardstock, a piece of notebook paper that I used a SU punch on, my new Martha Stewart ABC123 punch, a sentiment from Papertrey, and a Bugaboo School Brat image.  Enjoy crafting today, but for me--I'll be packing.  Liz leaves tomorrow:(

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/

Theme is Back to School.

2.  http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/

Challenge is A is for August.

3.  http://myshericrafts.blogspot.com/

Challenge # 17 is Back gto School

Freebie Friday!

What a cute free image for today at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/.  Jodie calls this one Sunbonnet Bride, but I think you could use it for a First Communion card.  I used Papertrey cardstock, May Arts ribbon, pearls and a flower that I edged with chalk ink.  I paper pieced her dress, bonnet, and veil with my swiss dots embossing folder, and also edged this image with chalk ink to give it an older look.  DP is unknown (of course!)  I added stickles to her flowers, bonnet, and lace on her skirt.

Jodie always has images up by 2:00 pm EST.  If you go before then, and they are not there, just go back.  It will be worth it!

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/

Challenge #22 is Reflections/Photo Inspiration.

Sew Many Challenges!

We're back in business with Sew Many Challenges.  Be sure to go over to the challenge blog at http://sewmanychallenges.com/ and check out the details for this challenge and find out more about Tiffany!  You are to make a card with stitching (it can be real or faux!).  This challenge is sponsored by Tiffany Doodles--and you can win 5 stamps of your choice!  Be sure to check out her images, as I am sure you will love them too!


I had to use stitched ribbon for mine, as Liz was using my Janome mini sewing machine to make a purse out of out blue jeans.  It turned out so cute!  She has her grandma's love for crafts:)  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock,a SMC image from the Olliver line, a scrap of DP that I got from Taylored Expressions, unknown stitched ribbon, buttons from Papertrey that I added rhinestones to for eyes, and a Papertrey sentiment.  I love how this card turned out!  It will be a cute Happy Birthday card for someone!

Oldie But Goodie Day!

I love Thursdays!  For me, it is fun going back through images from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ to try and figure out which image I want to use.  For today, I chose Skelekinz--I Miss You.  I can't say too much about this card because Liz leaves for college on Sunday:(  Empty nest syndrome strikes here again!!!!!  For this card, I used Papertrey cardstock (colors look a little bit off--I used purple and pink!), SU DP and punches, May Arts ribbon, and added a piece of bling to her hair.  I colored this image with copics.  I'll probably mail this card next week!

This card will be entered into challenges at

1.  http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/.

The challenge is "Let's get cute and girlie!"

2.  http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Challenge is cute.

Be sure to check out the cards that the rest of the DT created.  Links to their blogs are on the right-hand side of my blog.

Crafty Hos Challenge

I should be returning from my vacation today--hopefully rested up and ready to get this kid packed and off to college!  This is a new experience for me, as I attended college near my home--beginning at age 35.  I have no idea what all she should take!  Never fear though, I still have a post for you today!  The challenge, which can be found at http://www.craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com is to create a card using primary colors.  For my card I used SU cardstock, scraps of unknown designer paper (why don't I ever know the name of my papers?), circle nestabilities, an image from http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ called Summer Peekers Swimming Pool.  I colored my image with copics, added Papertrey ribbon and small scalloped die border, and glued on green and blue bling.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has created--and then play along with us!

Oldie But Goodie Day!

Another Oldie but Goodie Day at http://www.bugaboostamps.com/.  Since Jim, Liz, and I are currently enjoying a week in Colorado at a Dude Ranch, I decided this was a fitting image to choose for today.  I'm using an image today called WOC Giddyup!  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock, unknown designer paper, some star embellishment, and colored my image with copics.

Isn't he cute?!

Crafty Hos Challenge

The Crafty Hos have a new challenge for you today.  It is "Back to School".  That's getting a little scary for me!  I'm a retired teacher, so I don't have to go back--but on August 15, we send our Liz off to college.  She will be beginning her first year at the University of Kentucky.  Very exciting for her (but very scary for grandma and grandpa!)  She has kept us so busy these past years; will we be able to find something to do on our own?  Bear with me these next couple of weeks--but I know we will survive!

The challenge, as I said before I started rambling, is Back to School.  Be sure to go to http://www.craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/ to see what the others have created, check out all of the details--and then play along with us!  If you have any anxiety issues with someone going back to school or even just starting school, it will help you get it off of your mind!  For my card, I used scraps of paper from my bin, so I can't tell you the names.  However, I love this ruler paper.  It was various colors of rulers--cute to use on school cards.  I used Papertrey cardstock, colored my Bugaboo image with copics, and mounted it on a circle nestability. Stickles was added to the crayon (although it doesn't show in the picture!) The school embellishment was one left over from a multi-pack, so again I don't know the manufacturer. 

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Punched or Cut (I used nestabtilities)

2.  http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/

Anything Goes.

3.  http://glitterbabeschallenge.blogspot.com/

Back to School