Oldie but Goodie Day at Bugaboo!

This was a fun card to make--ro red, no green, no Santa, no holly!  I love Christmas, but I usually am ready for it to be over!  Now once I get this tree down and decorations put away, I will be a happy woman again:)  I love this little Bugaboo kids.  They make such cute cards!  I used My Mind's Eye So Sophie designer paper, Papertrey and SUcardstock, my large scalloped punch, orange brads, and colored my image with copics.  Isn't he cute?!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has created.

New Release Day at Bugaboo Stamps

Release Day!!!  Jodie, at Bugaboo, has created some adorable winter birds for us!  This one was fun to play with!  I used some glittery DP, Papertrey cardstocks and ribbon, pearls, a Stamping Bella sentiments, and colored my image with copics.  If you live in a colder place (like I do!), I'm sending warm hugs your way.  Think thoughts of spring!!!  Stay inside and craft:)

Jodie makes every effort to have images in the shop by 2:00 pm EST.  If you go and they are not yet there, just go back later.  Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created.

Crafty Hos Challenge!

Are you worn out?  Today should be a great day just to stay in pj's and craft all day!  The Crafty Hos have a new challenge for you today.  Go over to the challenge blog--read all the details, check out what they did--and play along!  For my card, I used Stampin' Up cardstock and DP.  I had piece of metal that I ran through my cuttlebug, used scalloped scissors to trim my mat, colored a Bugaboo Scarlette image with copics, added a pearl swirly (I bought this last year at CHA, and I am so disappointed that there is no consumer show this year!) and a metal disc with another pearl--and stood back and marveled at this great New Year's card!  Love the way this turned out. 

Merry Christmas!

Although today is Christmas, the challenge from Bugaboo for you today is to create a New Year's Celebration card.  Check out the challenge blog, read the specifics, see the creations from the design team, and find some time during this hectic week to play along!  For my card, I used some Bo Bunny Sun Kissed Stripe DP (I love it!), Papertrey cardstock, unknown ribbon, orange and yellow  bling, a Stamping Bella sentiment, and colored my image with copics.  Makes a cute New Year's card, doesn't?  However, you could find other excuses to use it also. 

Friday Freebie Day at Bugaboo

Consider this an early Christmas present!  Jodie, at Bugaboo, has a free image for you today--this cute little winter fairy!  Any little girl would love to receive a card made from this image:)  For my card I used coordinating prints from a value pack from JoAnn's, SU cardstock, embellie gellies and bling (I LOVE this stuff--so easy to use!), nestabilities,  and some pearls.

Jodie makes every effort to have images in the shop by 2:00 pm EST.  If you go and they are not yet there, just go back a little later:)  Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created.

Oldie but Goodie Day at Bugaboo!

Again, I'm trying to not think about the current holidays!  I'm setting my sights on the next big cardmaking holiday--Valentine's Day.  I thought that this cute little dog image with the heart balloon made an adorable Valentine.  I used Papertrey cardstock,some unknown DP paper that I had leftover from a swap, a love sentiment stamp I had, SU ribbon, colored with copics, and added some red bling.  Who wouldn't love a cute little dog?

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has created.

Bugaboo New Release!

Want to forget about winter--snow--cold weather--holidays?  Check out Jodie's new release today at Bugaboo.  This cute little bunny bobblehead just makes me think about spring--and warm weather--and birds chirping--and baby bunnies!  Oh, what pleasant thoughts:)  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock (beautiful paper, solft colors), soem Papertrey polka DP, a piece of plaid paper from a Value pack from JoAnn's, my Papertrey lacy edged die, two pieces of bling, and paper pieced and colored my image with copics.  Don't know which I love more--this sweet little image or my thoughts of spring!

Jodie makes every effort to have the new images up in the store by 2:00 pm EST.  If you go and they are not there, just go back.  Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created.

Crafty Hos Challenge

New challenge at the Crafty Hos.  Check out the blog, get a good look at the sketch, see what the rest of the DT has created, and then--start crafting!  With all of the stress of this upcoming week, you need a little "down" time.  For my card, I used one of my favorite (current) color combos--turquoise and yellowish/green.  I used Papertrey cardstock, unknown DP, a Bugaboo image from the Skelekinz line, some ribbon I found in my drawer, and added the sketch that came with the image.  Actually I made this card from an ATC that I had made for an ATC swap.  If you have ATCs on hand, it sure does make it easy to make a card!

New Challenge at Bugaboo!

Today's challenge at Bugaboo is food-related!  Good theme for this time of the year, isn't it?  I'm dieting, so I have yet to bake even one cookie--and I don't plan on it.  I imagine that Liz will want to make some of her "famous" fudge, though (her friends all expect to get some from her over the holidays!)  For my project today, I created a 6 x 6 Christmas cookie recipe card.  I'm creating a recipe book out of these for Liz.  My recipe is for Hello Dollies--a quick and easy recipe that my mother used to make.  For my card, I used Georgia Pacific cardstock for the base, Papertrey cardstock for the trim, two different DP from a Christmas pack that I had from last year, Papertrey's library card die (to hold the recipe), a ticket image, Papertrey rick rack die, and colored my image with copics.  The recipe is as good as it sounds--and easy too!

Be sure to check out the challenge at the challenge blog.  Read all the rules, drool over the prizes, look at what the rest of the design team has created--and then take some time and play along with us!  It might even give you some thoughts for your holiday cooking:)

Friday Freebie Day at Bugaboo

Is your shopping finished?  If not, Jodie has a really cute free image related to Christmas shopping.  The character is Scarlette, and she is still shopping!  I like to get my shopping finished early, but I do love to be out in the stores close to Christmas.  I just don't want the stress of still shopping.  For my card, I used two scraps of DP that I had--one of which I punched with a SU notebook punch, Papertrey and SU cardstock, and baker's twine.  I colored my image with copics.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/

The theme of the challenge is Christmas.

Jodie makes every effort to hae images up in the shop by 2:00 pm EST.  If you go and they are not yet there, just go back.  Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created.

Oldie, but Goodie!

Oh my gosh!  I love this card that I created today.  I used one of my favorite Bugaboo characters called Gus.  Since he is about my own age, I know what he is referring to with this sentiment!  The "golden years" don't always seem so great!  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, Papertrey polka dot DP plus a scrap of a coordinating piece, colored my image with copics, and added a ltitle bling.  The sentiment is one that comes with the image.  I also added Sakura glitter pen to the candles, Gus' glasses, and the beer bottle.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Digi Day--use a digital image.

Bugaboo New Release!

I know I say this all the time--but Jodie has done it again!  The Bugaboo release today is Christmas brats--and I'm really impressed.  There are a few accessories also so that you can sit the kids on an ornament or a candy cane.  Cute, cute, cute!  For my card I used some foiled Christmas stripe paper, Papertrey cardstock and polka dot paper, reversible red/green ribbon, some baker's twine, colored my image with copics, and added some liquid to the Santa's hat.  Easy peasy--and so cute!

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/

The challenge is to use ribbon.

Jodie makes every effort to have images in the shop by 2:00 pm EST.  if you go and they are ot yet there, just go back later.  You won't be sorry:)  I can't wait to see the rest of these images!  Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has created. 

ABAC--Bugaboo

I'm one of the chosen people who gets to post a special project today.  I decided to take a nugget tin and make Christmas tags to fill it up.  I always give a small gift to one of my nieces--and this is hers.  I cut all of my tags out with my cricut--and, of course, used assorted Bugaboo images on all of them!  Since Jodie has sooooo many cute images, it was hard to narrow it down to just a few.  I colored all images with copics, and stapled Papertrey ribbon at the top.  I also used liquid applique anytime there was a beard, snow, or fuzzy hat! My niece was here for a Christmas brunch yesterday--and she loved all of her tags.

.....and inside:

This ABAC will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Anything But a Card.

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

The project is Holiday Tags.

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

The challenge is A Christmas Gift

Crafty Hos Chalenge

New challenge for the Crafty Hos is a color challenge--and guess what colors?  Of course, it is red and green! Head over to our blog and check out all of the details.  I know this will be a busy week, but try to play along with us!  For my card, I used a Bugaboo Santa image, My Mind's Eye and Anna Griffin designer papers, DCWV ribbon, Papertrey and SU cardstock, a scalloped punch, and colored my image with copics.  One more Christmas card finished!

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://www.palspaperarts.com/

Inspiration challenge--I used the colors.

2.  http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/

Challenge was Christmas cards.

Bugaboo Challenge

Another new challenge (but hopefully not a forecast for our weather!)  They are saying we will have snow tomorrow!  The challenge is called Winter Wonderland. Check it out at the Bugaboo Challenge Blog.  Be sure to check out all of the details and the prize package that you could win!  See what all has been going on at Bugaboo all week, and be sure out what the rest of the DT has created!  Then play along with us.  Everyone needs a little time to craft, even if your weather involves a true winter wonderland.

For my card, I used Papertrey cardtock, unknown design paper and ribbon, some snowflakes and star that I bought at Tuesday Mornings, and I colored this marshmallow snowman image with copics.  I love this card, even if I don't love wintertime!!

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/

The challenge is blue and silver.

2.  http://pixieduststudiopixiechallenge.blogspot.com/

Challenge is Let It Snow.

3.  http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Snow Much Fun.

4.  http://www.papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Snowflake or Snowman.

Freebie Friday!

Jodie's at it again--another adorable freebie plus another new line!  Today's image from Bugaboo features an old character, but in a new setting!  It is "Crabby Cathy at Christmas".  I think we could all insert our name in here for Cathery; don't we all get a little crabby around Christmas?  Maybe not men though--they just sit around while the women do all of the cleaning, cooking, decorating, shopping, wrapping--at least it's that way in my house!

For my card, I used very untraditional Christmas colors.  I found this DP in my stash, used Papertrey and SU cardstock, circle nestabilities, a Papertrey lace die which I threaded with unknown ribbon.  I colored my image with copics, paper pieced the "S" with Papertrey DP, added some liquid applique to her Santa hat, and put blind around the scallops in the circle!  I love it, but I hope you do just s@#! for Christmas (I just don't want to have to shop for it!) LOL

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://artfulinkables.blogspot.com/

The challenge is to make a card all about punches/die cuts!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has created.

Jodie makes every effort to have the images in the shop by 2:00 pm EST.  If you go and they are not there, just go back!

Oldie but Goodie Day at Bugaboo!

It happens to me every season!  I start making cards early--and even before the holiday comes--I am sick of making that type of card.  I was pleased to have an oldie but goodie day so that I could make something other than a Christmas card!  I used Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, some golf paper I found (my BIL and SIL are both "golf nuts" so I'm always on the lookout for golf paper!), colored my image with copics, and added the seniment that came with the image.  I inked around the sentiment, and ran a piece of paper through my cuttlebug to make Mr. Peanut's body look like a real peanut shell.  If you think that's cute, thank Jeanie Witmer; I saw her do it on a card she made:)  (See--I always tell you to be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created; you get great ideas from them!)

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

New Release Day at Bugaboo Stamps

Another fantastic release day at Bugaboo.  I'm constantly amazed by Jodie.  How does she continue to produce two releases a week--and have them ALL be so cute!  Today is no different.  The new line is a Santa line--and what I have seen is adorable!  I used my image for somelthing I really needed--some gift card holders.  My grandchildren and neices and nephews are all teenagers and above, and they don't want things I pick out!  I have found that it is just easier to give gift cards.  I spent some time this past weekend making gift card holders, and I am pleased to say that everything is purchased, bagged, and tagged!  I'm ready:) 

For my card, I used Stampin'Up cardstock, Papertrey DP, a SU sentiment and small stamp with Versamark as a background, and colored my image with copics.  I added liquid applique to Santa's beard, and put a rhinestone star at the end of his hat.  I attached a paper clip with a little bow on it.  I will show you two pictures of it.  Note the inside!  It has a section of a paper bag glued in to hold the gift card.  I received a similar GC holder in a swap on SCS.  Unfortunately, I don't know who created it, so I cannot give them credit.

This gift card holder will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

The challenge is to create a gift card holder.

2.  http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Y is for Yuletide. I chose to use red/green colors.

Jodie makes every effort to have images in the store by 2:00 pm EST.  If you go, and they are not they, just look around and figure out what else you want to buy!  Also--be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created.

Crafty Hos Chalenge

The Crafty Hos have a new challenge for you--the create a card for any religious holiday.  Head over there and read all of the instructions--and check out what the rest of the DT has created.  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock, some paper that I bought at Tuesday Mornings, a Bugaboo image, ribbon from JoAnn's, colored my image with copics, and added a star button from my stash.

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Christmas Carol Inspired--mine is Away in a Manger.

2.  http://creativecottagechallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is untraditional Christmas colors--no reds, greens or golds.

New Challenge for Bugaboo

Since it's Saturday, we, at Bugaboo, have a new challenge for you.  This is an easy one--Anything Goes!  Head over to the challenge blog and check out all of the details, see what goodies you can win, and gather some inspiration from the design team.  For my card, I used some Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, designer paper left over from last year, Papertrey's lacy die, added come green pearls and red bling, and colored my image with copics. 

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Animals at Christmas Time.

2.  http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Animals

3.  http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Anything Goes

4.  http://www.ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/

The challenge is to create a card based on a Christmas song.  Mine is "Oh Christmas Tree"

Friday Freebie Day at Bugaboo

I love Fridays!  not only is it the end of the work week (what do I care--I'm retired!) but Jodie at Bugaboo gives us a free image.  Boy, is this a cute one today!  I love little teddy bears, and this is a Christmas teddy.  He is holding an ornament.  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, some coordinating papers leftover from last year, and I colored my image with copics.  I added a little Martha Stewart glitter to the ornament.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com/

This was an inspiration challenge--and I chose to be inspired by the colors:  red and brown.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has created.  Jodie makes every effort to have the images in the shop by 2:00 pm EST.  If you go and they are not there, just go back!  I can't wait for the rest of these!

Oldie but Goodie Day at Bugaboo!

I love all of the Bugaboo lines--I really do!  However, there are four that I especially love--Skelekinz, Gus, Stella, and the Brats.  Today, I decided to use an image from the Skelekinz line.  If you are not familiar with these, check them out at Bugaboo.  For my card, I used some Figgy Pudding paper that I found, some Papertrey designer paper, SU cardstock, oval nestabilities, and some beautiful ribbon from my friend Michele.  Be sure to use the link on the right (she is a member of the Bugaboo DT, and check out the ribbon that she sells.  It is fantastic!  I colored my image with copics.  This card would be great for Valentine's Day, anniversary, I'm sorry--so many different occasions.

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/

Challenge is "On the Go--Do Whatever You Feel Like"

2.  http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/

Challenge is Anything Goes

3.  http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Challenge was to make a card in 45 minutes

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has created!