Special Challenge

Bugaboo is sponsoring a challenge today at Sketches by Carly.  If you go to that website, you will find a really cute sketch to use for today!  For my card, I used SU and Papertrey cardstocks, scraps of paper, a MFT banner die, sticker letters from a Taylored Expressions monthly kit, some grosgrain ribbon, a little bling, some twine, and colored my Bugaboo image with copics.

Play along!  It's a great image.

Oldie but Goodie

For today's Oldie but Goodie Day at Bugaboo, I used a Ruby garden image, along with some Bazzill cardstock, papers from a Taylored Expressions monthly kit, orange gingham ribbon, my Janome sewing maching, a crocheted flower, a brad, a little bling, an SU sentiment, and colored my image with copics.

Special Challenge

Bugaboo is sponsoring the For Fun Challenge today.  Go to our challenge blog and read all about it!  The theme is "Cooler Temps; Show us some Warmth!"   For my card, I used a technique that I learned at an Inky Antics class I took at Stampaway (in Cincinnati).  Great card!  I used Bazzill cardstock, some paper I bought at Stampaway, a Bugaboo image that I paper pieced, and added a little bling.  I'll show you two views of the card, as that's what makes it really cute!  I think there are instructions at www.inkyantics.com.  How you enjoy it as much as I did!

Below is the view when you pull on the red cardstock.

New Release

Bugaboo has a new release today.  Need a baby card?  Jodie has some cute new images for you!  For my card, I used Bazzill cardstocks, a scrap of baby paper, green ribbon, a Papertrey sentiment, and colored my image with copics.  I added a little bling.

Critter Sketch Challenge

Critter Sketch Challenge has a new challenge for you today.  It's an easy one--Anything Goes!  I love this kind of challenge.  For my card, I used Bazzill cardstock, Papertrey cardstocks, some papers from a Taylored Expressions monthly kit, a Kraftin' Kimmies image called Bookworm Jaime with it's coordinating sentiment, a little bling, and colored my image with copics.

Great, easy challenge, so be sure to play along with us.  Also, check out what the rest of the DT has created. They will provide you with a lot of inspiration!

New Bugaboo Challenge

New Bugaboo challenge today!  You are to use black, pink, and green--plus follow a sketch.  Check it out on the challenge blog.  For my card I used some pink, black, and green DP, some green gingham ribbon, Bazzill cardstock, an SU sentiment, nestabilities, and colored my image with copics.  I love getting Christmas cards made early!

Special Challenge

Today Bugaboo is sponsoring a challenge at Forever Night.  I loved playing along with this challenge.  The theme was Harry Potter, and I merged three of the images into one--and used it.  I used cardstock from Papertrey, DP from Graphic 45, a little rhinestone bling, and colored the image with copics.  I LOVE these images!

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com

The challenge is Anything Goes.

Check out this challenge--and play along with us.  Jodie has some wonderful Harry Potter images:)

Friday Freebie

Today Jodie (at Bugaboo) is releasing a fantastic Halloween mini set.  I'm not using the freebie, but will be using another one of the adorable images!  I love all of these.  For my card, I used some DP from a Halloween mini pack, Bazzill cardstocks, Papertrey polka dot ribbon, and colored my image with copics.  Fun image to use!  These colors aren't real Halloweeny, but I sure do like the color combo!  Be sure to check the images out.

Oldie but Goodie

I LOVE this card!  For me, it is so hard to make cards for men--and this Gus image is perfect for many of the "older" guys I send cards to!  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstocks, some golf DP I had, an SU circle punch, a Bugaboo image called Gus--Golf, and colored my image with copics.  Isn't it cute?

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com

The challenge is Anything Goes.

New Release

It's time again for another new release at Bugaboo.  Halloween happens to be one of my favorite holidays to prepare for--possibly because there is so little to do to get ready for it!  If you need some Halloween images for cards, this is a great new release.  Cute little Skelekinz Halloween images.  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstocks, some Halloween DP, a Martha Stewart spider web punch, a little blank bling, and colored my image with copics.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://cmitonlineblog.blogspot.com

The challenge is Halloween.

I can't wait to check out the rest of this release!

New Bugaboo Challenge

Bugaboo has a new challenge for you together.  Check it out at the challenge blog.  The challenge is called Scene It, and you are to merge two or more images.  I used two of the Halloween brats, and made a suspension card, a technique I learned in a Hero Arts class presented at Stampaway (Cincinnati) by Jennifer McGuire.  For this card I used Papertrey cardstocks, some Halloween DP from last year, a SU punch, and an old Halloween stamp set.  The suspended pumpkin hangs on dental floss and it is twisted tightly before you place it in the envelope.  When you pull the card out, the pumpkin spins around.  Cute!

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://alyssundaychallenge.blogspot.com

The challenge is to Add a Bow.

Play along with us!  You could win some great images.

Special Challenge

Today a few of the DT from Bugaboo are participating in a challenge with Craft Your Passion.  Check it out; the challenge is School Days.  For my card, I chose a Bugaboo image called Deacon--School Sign It 2, used Papertrey cardstocks, some ruled paper, three SU punches, some polka dot ribbon, colored the image with copics, and cut out around it.  Love this card!

This card will be entered into challenges at:

1.  http://cardcupids.org/blog

The challenge is School.

2.  http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com

The challenge is Back to School.

Play along with us!

Bugaboo Friday Freebie

Need a cute birthday stamp?  Jodie, at Bugaboo, has an adorable one FREE for you today!  This little birthday monster really makes a cute card for a little boy.  For my card, I used scraps of three different DP I had, Papertrey cardstocks, a little bling, colored my image with copics, and added some crystal effects to the balloon.

his card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com

The challenge is Birthday.

Be sure to check out the rest of this release, plus the cards/projects created by the rest of the DT.

Oldie but Goodie

I LOVE this image from Bugaboo.  It's called Knobby Knees Ice Cream Scoop, and I think it is perfect for the end of summer!  I used Papertrey cardstocks, scraps of DP I had, a Stampin' Bella sentiment, a little ribbon, and colored the image with copics.  I added a little bling and liquid applique.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com

The challenge is pink, brown, cream, and white.

Bugaboo New Release

Jodie (at Bugaboo) has a fantastic new release for you today!  I love these "scene its" that she creates.  This is a very timely one--as it is for Halloween.  For my card I used Papertrey cardstocks, Reminisce designer papers (the "Boo" strip across the bottom is cut from Reminisce DP also).  I colored the image with copics and added a little bling and some Sakura glitter pen.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://palspaperarts.com/

The challenge is Halloween.

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

Critter Sketch Challenge

Today the Critter Sketch Challenge has an inspiration challenge for you.  Take a look--and play along with us!  For my card I used Papertrey cardstocks, Papertrey Through the Trees stamp set, DP from a Taylored Expressions monthly kit, a scrap of ribbon I had, an owl brad, and used chalk on the trees.

Play along with us!

Bugaboo Challenge

Bugaboo's challenge today (can be found on the challenge blog) is "Feeling Punchy".  You are to use a punch somewhere on your project.  For my card I used Papertrey cardstocks, a polka dot paper I had, a martha Stewart spider web punch, the Skeleton Block image which I colored with copics, a SU scalloped punch, and a circle punch.  I used a Papertrey sentiment, and some candy corn stickers I had.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Halloween.

Play along with us!

Friday Freebie

Don't you just lov getting something free?  Today's your chance, as Jodie (at Bugaboo) has a really cute "Army guy" image for you.  I send cards every month to a lady who sends them to the troops overseas, so this will be a great addition to my cards for her!  For my card, I used Papertrey cardstocks, camo DP, Papertrey star dies, a few green pearls, a SU punch, and computer generated a sentiment.  The image was colored with copics.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/

The challenge is to make an easel card.

Oldie but Goodie Day

If it's Thursday, it must be Oldie but Goodie Day at Bugaboo.  It's hard to imagine where the summer has gone (and it is truly gone here!  It was 100 on Friday, and 60 on Monday).  Now--it's time for football!  Liz is in marching band at UK, so we go to all of the home football games, and the first one is Saturday.  Summer's over; football's here!  For my card I used Papertrey cardstocks, Skye's Bear Football image, football designer paper, a little bling, and colored my image with copics.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://www.creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/

The challenge is Anything Goes.

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

Tutorial--Faux Leather Using Masking Tape

I am the chosen one to share a tutorial with you today.  Jodie (at Bugaboo) has some fantastic cowboy stamps, and I thought this would be a good background to use with those stamps.  It's an easy and fun one also!  Here is the card:

Here are the directions:
FAUX LEATHER WITH MASKING TAPE

Supplies:
--Masking Tape
--Water based inks
--Clear embossing powder
--Heat gun
--Sponge
--Cardstock
--Scissors
1. Cut piece of cardstock to fit the top of your card.
2. Tear small pieces of masking tape. Cover the entire piece of your cardstock. Be sure that no cardstock shows through. It is best to use small pieces of masking tape.
3. Cut the overhanging tape off. Do not try and fold it under, as it will make the cardstock edge a little too thick.
4. Sponge color onto your masking tape. Use two or three different colors until you get the look you want.
5. Pour clear embossing powder on the entire piece of cardstock that has been covered with masking tape. You should not have to use embossing ink, as the powder will just adhere to the texture of the tape. Tap off access powder.
6. Use the heating gun until the embossing powder is melted
7. Repeat as needed.
8. Decorate your card as desired.

Have fun with this!

This card will be entered into a challenge at:  http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/.  The challenge is Spots and/or Stripes.

Stamping with Tuesday Morning Sketches!

Some of the Bugaboo design team members are participating today with the challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches (which is sponsored by Bugaboo).  We had a fantastic sketch to follow.  Check it out at Tuesday Morning Sketches blog spot.  For my card, I used some ladybug DP, Papertrey cardstocks, a nestabilities die, Papertrey ribbon, a Martha Stewart ladybug sticker, a SU sentiment, a little bling, and colored my image with copics.  Cute, huh?

This card will be entered in a challenge at:

http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/

The challenge is "Lots of Dots"

Play along with us!

Bugaboo New Release

New Release Day at Bugaboo!  What a sweet little angel image!  I want more of these:)  For my card, I used scraps of star paper with a coordinating print, Papertrey cardstocks, nestabilities dies, a little bling, and colored the image with copics.  I used a Sakura glitter pen on the clouds.

This card will be entered into a challenge at:

http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/

The challenge is "Anything Goes"

Bugaboo Challenge

Since it's the first challenge of the month at Bugaboo, it's "Anything Goes".  I decided to make a Christmas card using Christmas Brat Girl Dress.  I used a card base that was given to me, cut a doilie out of a Papertrey die, used some Papertrey cardstock, unknbown ribbon, and colored my image with copics.  I added a little bling.

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

Friday Freebie

Need a cute teacher image?  Jodie (at Bugaboo) has one for you today.  Since I am a retired teacher--and Liz is a prospective teacher, I am quite partial to teacher images.  For my card, I used scraps of leftover DP, gingham ribbon, Papertrey cardstocks, die, and sentiment, and I colored my image with copics.  I added a little bling.

Oldie but Goodie Day

At Bugaboo. today is Oldie but Goodie Day.  I love these days!  I get to look back through all of my favorite images, and pick one to use.  Today I chose Ava Latte.  I paired this cute image with some coffee cup paper I had, some Papertrey cardstock, the Perk Up sentiment that came with the image, a little bling, and colored the image with copics.  Cute, cute, cute!