Anyone for Ice Cream?

Good morning...it's Tuesday so that means we have a new sketch for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches!  It's a fun one...check it out:

I used a new set, from The Cat's Pajamas, that had just been delivered.  I thought it would be really fun to paper piece the ice cream and the bowl...until I was into the project....  LOL  There are actually 10 pieced adhered to the original stamped image.  The bowl is pieced with vellum, which worked perfectly.  I dotted the bunny's eyes with a black gel pen and added glitter to the umbrella.  I kept the rest of the layout simple, embellishing with Bella Dots and Swarovski Crystals...I did try to use a ribbon, but it just didn't look right, so no ribbon.

Image: The Cat's Pajamas

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Regal Rose and Chocolate Chip, Simple Stories Patterned Paper

Embellies: Art Glitter in "Pink Smoothie", Bella Dots, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Rose"

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  I hope you'll give the sketch a try!

Challenges entered:

A Gem of a Challenge: Spots and Stripes

Love to Create: Summer Lovin'

The Cat's Pajamas: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Thimble Bouquet

Good morning!  We are back from "Summer Break", at From the Heart Stamps, and I have a new card and sketch to share with you.  Along with the sketch, the "Twist" for the next 2 weeks is buttons; remember, you can do just the sketch, just the twist, or both!   Take a peek at the sketch:

I've colored the image with pencils and gone with a sewing motif.  The embossed background is pattern pieces and the "faux" buttons are die cut/embossed out of paper before poking holes and threading them with floss.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Thimble Bouquet" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Bliss Blue, Tangerine Tango, Rose Red, and Chocolate Chip, SU! Patterned Paper
Embellies: Faux Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, SU! Embosslits Button Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  You have 2 weeks, we hope you will play along!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Fun in the Sun

Good morning!  We have a new photo challenge for you from Catch the Bug...check it out:

I went with Dottie Beach...doesn't she look like she is ready for some fun in the sun?  She's colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I kept the layout simple and embellished with ribbon tabs and brads.

Image: Bugaboo Dottie Beach Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Regal Rose and Soft Suede, KI Memories Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Pink Smoothie", SU! Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...we do hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Polka Dots
Crafty Ribbons: Anything Goes with Ribbon
Fresh Brewed Designs: By the Sea/Summer

Thanks for stopping by...enjoy your weekend!

Angela

Hot Hot Hot

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Caz has chosen our challenge and it is "On the Beach".  Sounds fun!

I figured I couldn't go wrong with Bugaboo's Margaret!  She's colored with pencils and her (not so) teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini is embellished with glitter, along with her glasses.  The layout is the Deconstructed Sketch and I've used vellum clouds, a sparkly sun, and beads for embellishing.  I only hope I look this "Hot Hot Hot" (or as my 15 year old daughter would say "Hawt") when I hit the local beach!  LOL

Image: Bugaboo "Margaret Calendar Month-August" Digital Image 
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Harvest Gold and Raspberry Fizz, Fancy Pants Designs Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, PTI Vellum
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Alphabet Beads (Hobby Lobby)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Lil' Inker Designs Dies (Clouds and Sun)

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details; we'd love to see you play along!

Challenges entered:

Creative Card Crew: Sea, Beach
Deconstructed Sketch: Sketch
Deep Ocean Challenge: Lots of Layers

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Sending you a smile...

Good morning!  It's Tuesday so that means we have a new sketch for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches; this week our sponsor is DRS Designs who let me pick this adorable image and sentiment.  Thank you, DRS Designs!

Here is a peek at this week's sketch:

I've colored the image with pencils; her eyes are enhanced with a black gel pen and I've added some bling to the flower in her hair.  I've embellished with a die cut hibiscus and a touch of glitter.

Image: DRS Designs
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SY! Tangerine Tango, PTI Dark Chocolate, Flair Designs and The Paper Studio Patterned Papers
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, MAMBI Bling
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Why not give the sketch a try?

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: Sea and Sand 
Cute Card Thursday: Fun in the Sun
Love to Create: Bright and Sunny
Make My Monday: Vacations
Use Your Stuff: Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Daisy Butterfly Tag

Good morning!  It's New Release Tuesday at Catch the Bug and I love the image I am using today...it is so elegant!

I've printed the image on patterned paper and added a coating of glitter to the outer border.  The daisies are embellished with pearls and I've tied the tag with fibers.  The sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches; I finished the card with some pearls.

Image: Bugaboo "Daisy Butterfly Tag" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Basic Grey, Heidi Swapp, and The Paper Studio Patterned Papers
Embellishments: Spare Parts Pearls, Black Glitter, Fibers
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.

Challenge entered:

Freshly Made Sketches: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Christmas in July Blog Hop Winner

Congratulations, Jessi Fogan, you are the winner of "Gus Christmas-Got Cookies?"  I have emailed you the image.

Thanks to all for playing along!

Angela

Merry Christmas

Good morning!  Today is the last day of Bugaboo's Christmas in July celebration; our challenge for today is to use the Freebie Friday image and something that starts with the letter "C".  You can find this adorable freebie here.

I've colored JJ with pencils and went with traditional Christmas colors.   Candy canes are the "C" element and I've embellished simply with a sentiment, ribbons, and brads.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug Patterned Papers
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, PTI New Leaf Grosgrain Ribbon, SU! Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape 

I hope you'll check out the rest of the DT's cards, gain a bit of inspiration, and play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo digis!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Santa Mouse

I'm back again with another challenge for Bugaboo's Christmas in July week!  In addition to New Release Tuesday, today we have a Recipe Challenge...we would like to see Kraft, Embossing (dry or wet), and Snowflakes on your project.  Sounds fun, right?  I do love a good recipe challenge!

I love this darling mouse...he has such a cute expression!  He's colored with pencils and his Santa hat is accented with glitter.  I've used snowflake patterned paper paired with embossed CS strips and a die cut snowflake.

Image: Bugaboo "Mouse Ornament" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! CS (not sure of shade), PTI Dark Chocoalte, Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellie: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Dies, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

I hope you'll check out the rest of the DT's projects and play along for the chance to win some great prizes!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Boots: Christmas in July
My Perfect Life: Any Christmas Card Goes
Quirky Crafts: Christmas in July with Die Cuts/Punches (Winner!)
Sweet Stampin': Christmas in July
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

For the Bride

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches; our sponsor for the week is My Besties; the image I used today was a free one from Facebook.

Here's the sketch:

I've colored the image with pencils and paired it with a soft, pink floral from my stash.  I've matted it in dark gray to accent her eyes and the dots in the paper.  I've embellished simply with ribbon and beads.

Image: My Besties Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Smokey Shadow, Imaginisce Patterned Paper
Embellies: Gray Grosgrain Ribbon, Beads (Hobby Lobby)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  Why not play along for a chance to win 5 My Besties images?

Challenges entered:

The Cutie Pie Challenge: Use a Cute Digi

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Hoppy Christmas

Good morning!  I'm back with another challenge for Bugaboo's Christmas in July week; today's challenge is "Anything But a Card" with the added twist of a color challenge.  Check out the color palette below:

Doesn't that color palette rock?  I love it!

One of my favorite things to make is an altered Crystal Light container.  (I have a stash of the old ones that I'm still using.  The new ones are oval; I like that the old ones are round so that I can use Spellbinders die cuts to decorate the lid.)  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I've used a couple of papers that have been in my stash a long time...the colors were perfect.  I've added a button/pearl combo for embellishing and filled the container with some iridescent shred.  This will be perfect for a small gift or to jazz up the presentation of a gift card.

Image: Bugaboo "Hoppy Occasions-Christmas" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Garden Green, KI Memories Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Buttons in Raspberry Fizz, Spare Parts Pearls
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

I hope you'll play along with our challenge...there are some awesome prizes, including Guest Designer spots!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Show Us Your Santa

Good morning!  Welcome to Bugaboo's 4th Annual Christmas in July Blog Hop; our theme for today is "Show Us Your Santa"!  Please join us for a week of fun challenges; not only can you get a head start on your Christmas cards, there are prizes!  It's a win-win!

If you have arrived from Jen's blog you are on the right track, if not you will want to click here so you won't miss her amazing Santa creation:

I went with Gus for my Santa creation...you can never go wrong with Gus!  The image is colored with pencils and I've embellished with die cut cookies and Bella Dots.

Note to self: Next time consider real cookies....  I've had the die in my stash for a long time, but had never used it.  I had no idea how tedious it would be to actually "make" the cookies!  Here's how it went: Die cut each cookie in 2 colors.  Remove "chocolate chip" from second die cut with tweezers and glue onto cookie, being careful to line it up "just so" while not squishing the glue all over.  Ooops!  The chocolate chips can be pushed through the cookie leaving a hole!  Hmmm, what to do?  I  decide I can rotate the cookie, so that the "chocolate chips" don't line up, and glue second die cut to the bottom of the first die cut.  Wait!  First I must trim around the die cut so you can't see it....  Yep, that's how it went!  After all that hard work I really needed a real cookie to reward myself, plus I think it would have been faster to whip up a batch from scratch!  LOL

Image: Bugaboo "Christmas Gus-Got Cookies?" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Real Red, PTI Dark Chocolate, Coordinations CS (cookie), Bella BLVD. Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, QuicKutz Die, Foam Tape

Next up is Becky, click here to see her awesome Santa creation:

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: Holiday
Crafting By Designs: Use Die Cuts
Inky Chicks: Christmas in July
Jingle Belles: Shopping Our Stash (I've had the cookie die for years...first time using it.)
Shopping Our Stash: Christmas Card Using Something from Your Stash (I've had the cookie die for years...first time using it.)
Simply Create Too: Christmas in July

Remember to leave a comment at each stop on the hop...there are prizes involved!  Click here for the details.  One random commenter from my blog will win the image I have used today!  Enjoy the hop!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

You Make Life Sweet

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight I chose the challenge...I would like to see "Summer Treats"...of the edible kind!

I went with this fun The Cat's Pajama's image...that is my kind of ice cream cone!  The image is colored with pencils and his eyes are dotted with a gel pen.  I've added some fun, colorful papers and embellished with coordinating bling.

Image/Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, New Leaf, and Smokey Shadow, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Bling
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

Come and Get It Challenges: Cool Things for Summer 
Deep Ocean Challenge: Add a Sentiment
Hanna and Friends: Sketch
My Sheri Crafts: Food, Food, and More Food

Please check out the rest of the DT's "Summer Treat" cards here...we'd love to see you play along!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Happy New Baby

Good Morning!  It's Tuesday so that means we have a new sketch for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches...here it is:

There is also a twist this week and that it is: blue, green, and black.  Hmmm, as I looked through my papers I came across these two striped patterns...they were on the flip side of some baby patterns, so I decided to go with a baby theme.  I stamped and fussy cut the onesie before adding a touch of glitter, added some banners, and finished with brads.  I like the clean lines of this one.

Image/Sentiment: PTI
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Limeade", Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations along with the challenge details here; we hope you will play along with our challenge!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

CAS Notecard

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps...here it is:

Hmmm, this one had me stumped a bit....  I decided to flip it and make a clean and simple notecard.  I pieced 2 border images together before printing and coloring the flowers.  For embellishing I've added a stack of buttons threaded with floss.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Hope Butterflies and Blooms"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Harvest Gold, SU! Regal Rose
Embellies: PTI Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...I can't wait to see their take on the sketch!  I can't wait to see what you do with the sketch!  There is also a twist if you are up for the extra challenge...paint.  Don't forget, only From the Heart Stamps images can be used for this challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Peace Joy Love

Good morning!  Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps July Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Christmas in July"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the store, plus an image of choice for a friend.  In addition, one commentor on the From the Heart Stamps blog will win a $15 gift voucher to the store!  Yes, it really is Christmas in July! 

If you have arrived from our Guest Designer Kelly's blog, you are in the right place.  If not, you may want to start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything.

Here is my project, using Peace Joy Love:

I pulled some older papers from my stash and kept it traditional with red and green.  The image is colored with pencils, the eyes are dotted with a black gel pen, and I've added a bit of sparkly "snow".  I used this week's sketch and embellished with a snowflake topped with holly.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Peace Joy Love" Digital Stamp

Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Real Red, Doodlebug Patterned Papers

Embellies: Art Glitter, Dress it Up Button

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilites, MFT "Let it Snow" Die-namics Dies

Now head on over to Calypso's blog to see her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping with us today; the hop will end on Monday, July 7th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, June 9th.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Humor Me Wednesday

Good morning; it's Humor Me Wednesday at Catch the Bug!  Humor Me Holidays for this week are:

1st-Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day or International Joke Day
2nd-I Forgot Day
3rd-Stay Out of the Sun Day
4th-National Country Music Day or Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
6th-Build a Scarecrow Day or National Fried Chicken Day

I went with Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day...I couldn't resist...I love ice cream!  This adorable Summer Butterfly Bear-Ice Cream image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  Featured flavors on the ice cream cone include Blueberry Buckle, Apricot Swirl, and Mint Delight.  I found some fun papers in my stash, used the Corner Chomper on them to add a bit of interest, and kept the layout fairly simple.

Image: Bugaboo Summer Butterfly Bear-Ice Cream Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Daffodil Delight, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Lemon Drop"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

You can check out more Humor Me Wednesday Cards here!

Bugaboo has a great sale going on the month of July...50% off all stamps in the store!  Yes, that's right...50%!  You won't want to miss it...there is something for everyone!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge: July Challenge (use patterned paper)
Digi Makeover Challenge: Butterflies
Natalie and Amy's Challenge: Summertime
Sunday Sketch & Stamp: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Celebrate

Good morning!  I'm back with a new sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches...it's a fun one!  Here it is:

I combined this challenge with The Cat's Pajamas Inspiration challenge.  The image is colored with pencils, the cupcake wrapper is paper pieced, and I've added some die cut stars to the icing.  The papers are lightly distressed; I've added stars and brads for embellishing.

Image: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, SU! Bermuda Bay, Doodlebug Patterned Paper, The Paper Studio Vellum
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We'd love to see you play along!

Challenge entered:

Artistic Inspirations: Anything Goes/Patriotic Colors
Love to Create: 3 or More Design Papers
Polkadoodles: Red, White, or Blue
The Cat's Pajamas: Inspiration
Twisted Tuesday: Red, White, and Blue with Stars

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

1 Layer Card

Good morning!  It's June 1st so that means it's time for a new challenge from Flat Friends...this month we would like to see a 1 layer card.  Here's what I came up with:

I had fun with this one!  I picked the adorable image because I knew she would look perfect perched in the corner...I also picked it because my daughter has a cupcake business and summer is a very busy time for her.  (Today she had an order for Andes Mint, Dirt Cup, Bubblegum, and Pretty in Pink...yummy!)  Once I was able to print my image in the right spot (Why is that so hard for me?), I got busy coloring with my pencils.  It was fun to just enjoy the coloring process!

Image: Flat Friends Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

Please check out the rest of the DT's 1 layer creations here; we do hope you will play along this month!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela