Bugaboo New Release

Yay for new monster images from Jodie at Bugaboo!  Today's new release is a really cute mini set of monsters.  For my card I used one of the images which I colored my copics.  I used Papertrey cardstock, a nestabilities die, scraps of DP, ribbon, twine, and googly eyes. 

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://alyssundaychallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Halloween.

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

Critter Sketch Challenge

Go over to the Critter Challenge Blog and check out the new challenge.  It's a sketch--and there is news about the DT call.  You might want to consider it; it's a great challenge team to be on.  For my card I used a Riley and Sophie image (love the little bride and groom!). .  I used Papertrey and Bazzill cardstocks, DP from a Taylored Expressions monthly kit, MFT Banner Die, twine from the Twinery, and letter from a Taylored Expressions monthly kit.  I used a scrap of ribbon, a little bling, and colored my image with copics.  Fun sketch so be sure to play along with us.

Bugaboo Challenge

Today's Bugaboo challenge is Warm Colors and Paper Piecing.  Check it out at the challenge blog.  Maybe they'll even explain to you what warm colors are (I admit I had to look it up!)  For my card I used Hammock Bear, and I admit that's how I want to enjoy the rest of this summer!  For my card I used Papertrey cardstocks, scraps of several different pieces of DP, a little paper piecing, and colored my image with copics.  Hope you can enjoy the rest of the summer like he is!

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

Bugaboo Friday Freebie

Aw, I love sweet little bunnies--and that's just what Jodie (from Bugaboo) has for you today.  It's a great little freebie!  For my card I used Papertrey cardstocks, DP from a pack from JoAnn's, a SU punch, a Martha Stewart punch, a little paper piecing, a little bling, and colored the image with copics.  I computer generated the sentiment.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is You've Been Framed.

I can't wait to get more of these iamges!

Oldie but Goodie Day

I LOVE back to school time (because I'm a retired teacher!).  I did hate to see Liz go back, however; summer did seem very short.  My card today celebrates back to school.  I used Papertrey and Bazzill cardstocks, scraps of DP in my stash, Ppaertrey buttons, an SU punch, and this adorable Bugaboo image called Kid Pocket Topper--glasses boy which I colored with Copics.  I added a little Crystal Effects to his glasses.

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

The Challenge is Back to School

2.  http://sweetnsassydigis.blogspot.com/

The Challenge is Back to School

3.  http://fairytale-challengeblog.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Back to School

Bugaboo New Release

At the beginning of August, my family went to a dude ranch in Colorado.  We all loved it--Liz rode, Jim hiked, I did very little:)  Today's image from Jodie at Bugaboo reminds me of this vacation!  Liz loves her boots (but they are not pink!)  However, the ones on this card are.  I used Papertrey cardstocks, paper from a scrapbook store in Estes Park, Colorado (I was able to use the scraps from the scrapbook page I will make for Liz), my new Nestabilities die, a little paper piecing, a pink brad, and a few copics.  I'll be using this image in the scrapbook.  Thanks, Jodie!

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Bingo.  I used paper piecing, die cuts, brads.

2.  http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is to use pink and brown.

Be sure to check out this release!  I know you will love these images.

Bugaboo Challenge

Bugaboo's challenge for today is called "Summer isFor the Birds and Bees!"  Check it out at the challenge blog.  For my card I used Papertrey cardstocks, polka dot paper from Jillibean some beautiful sparkly DP from TPC Studio, a nestabilities die, "beeee happy" sentiment, Bugaboo Brat Bee Girl image which I colored with copics, and a little bling.  Love it!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created--and play along!

Friday Freebie

Check out Bugaboo today!  Jodie has a fantastic new freebie for you.  Such a sweet little image!For my card, I used Papertrey cardstocks, a corner rounder, designer paper from a Taylored Expressions monthly kit, some yellow gingham ribbon, a little bling, and colored my image with copics.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Anything Goes!

Oldie but Goodie Day

Yay for Oldie but Goodie Day at Bugaboo.  I used one of my favorite characters--Stella.  The image is Ray of Sunshine.  Two of my friends are still teaching, and I'm sure they feel like Stella when I say how I am enjoying the pool--and they are already back in school!  So glad it's them and not me.For my card, I used scraps of yellow DP (for the sunshine!), a Martha Stewart punch, a PTI button, and colored my image with copics.  I also did a little stitching with my Janome sewing machine.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Anything Goes.

Be sure to check out the Bugaboo shop.  Jodie now has daily specials!

Bugaboo New Release

I'm always looking for Get Well cards--and Jodie (at Bugaboo) has a perfect release for that today!  I love this little angel nurse!  For my card I used Papertrey cardstocks, a scrap of lace, two hat pins I found, a scrap of appropriate DP, and colored my image with copics.  I'll be ready for the next sick person I know!

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Anything Goes.

Critter Sketch Challenge

If you check out the Critter Sketch Challenge Blog, you will find that today's challenge is to create acard for a wedding, an anniversary, or even a wedding shower.  Since I have a lot of relative anniversaries coming up, I decided to do an anniversary card.  I used the image called Farmers Riley and Sophie because I thought they were so cute!  I used Papertrey cardstocks, nestabilities dies, MM English Garden DP, Doodlebug Banyard borders, my Janome sewing machine, some bling, and colored my image with copics.  I added an AMuse sentiment that says "what a pair"--and I think it makes a perfect anniversary card.  Of course, it says "Happy Anniversary" inside.

While you areat the Critter Sketch Challenge Blog, check out the design team call.  It's going on now--and it's a great opportunity for you!

Bugaboo Challenge

Whew!  What a challenge for me!  Bugaboo has a new challenge today, as explained in the challenge blog.  Shabby chic + distressed--I'm not even sure that I know what shabby chic is!  It sounds like an oxymoron to me--but I tried.  For my card, I used designer papers from a Taylored Expressions monthly kit, a paper clip from Staples, ribbon, my Janome sewing maching, and colored my image with copics.  Not positive that it is shabby chic--but I think it is cute!

Play along with us!

Bugaboo Friday Freebie

What a sweet image Jodie has for us today at Bugaboo.  Be sure to check it out!  For my card, I used Bazzill and Papertrey cardstocks, some DP from Taylored Expressions monthly kit (both sides!), a scrap of ribbon and twine I had, a little bling, a Papertrey sentiment and colored the image with copics.  It is quite sweet!

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://kbchallenges.blogspot.com/

The challenge is anything goes using a digi.

2.  http://paperminutes.blogspot.com/

The challenge is to use turquoise, dark pink, and lime.

Oldie but Goodie Day

For Oldie but Goodie Day today,  chose an image from Bugaboo called Flower Block Names--Rose.  It was the perfect image to use for this card technique.  I made a twisted easel card--first one for me, but not my last!  I used a scrap of DP, Bazzill cardstocks, unknown ribbon and flower, a Papertrey sentiment, and SU oval punches.  Very pleased with this card technique (found on Splitcoast Stampers).

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.com/2011/08/challenge-15-easel-cards.html

The challenge is to create an easel card.

Another Challenge Card

I just had to play along in the SCS Fetured Stamper challenge because my friend Joy (aka daiseyfreak) is the featurned stamper.  Check it out here.  The card that I chose to work with is this one.  Joy's cards are always so bright, clean, and gorgeous.  Since I am so addicted to designer paper, I did not get that bright and clean feel, but the layout is hers!  I used one of my new Riley stampers (I bought several because Joy and another friend Michele are on that DT--and they both isnpire me so!), some road map DP (both sides), a film strip die cut that I think Joy gave me, SU oval punches, and a smile sentiment.  I colored my Riley image with copics.  I love this card because it reminds me of Joy--and of travel (one of my favorite things to do!)

Riley Challenge

My friends Michele and Joy are both DT members for Riley and Company.  Because their cards inspire me soooo much, I decided to play along with the Riley challenge.  As you can see, you were to create a nautical card (boat, ocean, beach, etc) using the colors red and blue. I used Papertrey cardstocks, DP, nestabilities, an AMuse sentiment, ribon, Riley Fins image, and colored my image with copics.  Sure looks beachy to me!

Play along.  I LOVE to use my Riley images.

Bugaboo New Release

That Jodie (at Bugaboo) has another fantastic release for you today.  It is called AKV Summertime--and I used the water slide iamge.  I found a cute notebook and bookmark at Michael's, and since Liz leaves this coming Friday for college, I thought they would be fun to alter for her.  The sentiment on the bookmark is "go against the flow"--which I thin is perfect for a water slide image, as well as a college student!  Let's hope she does this.  I used water designer paper, Papertrey cardstock and ribbon, some baubles, an SU scalloped punch, computer generated a sentiment, and colored the images with copics.  Now all ready for her to take with her!

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

New Bugaboo Challenge

First of the month--so Bugaboo's new challenge is Anything Goes!  You can check it out on the Bugaboo Challenge Blog.  For my card I used Papertrey cardstock, a nestabilities die, the Bugaboo Brat Girl Cupcake Sitter and the chair merged together, paper pieced the chair with some Papertrey DP, Papertrey ribbon, a scrap of DP, and colored my image with copics.  I added some liquid applique on the cupcake to look like icing.

Play along with us!  You won't find a challenge any easier than this--and you can win some great prizes.

Oldie but Goodie Day

I wish I were having a baby shower (but I don't know anyone having a baby!)  I found a pattern in an older edition of PaperCrafts magazine for these baby cards made like a girl's dress and a boy's overalls.  Wouldn't these make great baby shower invitations?  I also made matching booties which would be cute to use for mints or placecards at the shower.  I'll forget how to do this by the time I need them:)  I used baby paper that I bought at JoAnn's, Papertrey cardstocks and buttons, some lace, and Bugaboo images printed out small enough to use on the pockets.  I colored those with copics.  So, so cute!

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

Critter Sketch Challenge

Critter Sketch Challenge has a new challenge for you today.  If you check it out, you will find that you are to create a card/project that shows an image of the sun.  I used a Bugaboo beach frog image called Beach Frog--Umbrella.  For my card I used Papertrey cardstocks, a scrap of summer DP, sandpaper (for the sand), colored my image with copics--and paper pieced the umbrella and bathing suit, added a bow and a little bling.

Play along with us!