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Good morning!  Today is my last post as guest designer at Sketch Saturday...I have loved playing along; thank you so much, to the team, for having me!  It was fun this week since we were able to choose our sketch...there are a lot of great ones to choose from too....  Here's the one I choose:

Bugaboo is the sponsor for the week, so I combined this challenge with Bugaboo's End of Summer recipe challenge...use Bling, the color Teal, and a Die or a Punch.  Sounds fun, right?!  The end of summer means back-to-school to me, so I went with a fun Margaret image.  I'll bet the kids don't mess with Margaret!  LOL  She's colored with pencils and I've given her "diamond" earrings.  The fun patterned papers are Doodlebug and I've embellished with die cut stars and a-b-c, along with a bit more bling.  I like how this one turned out, I think I may send it to a friend who is studying to become a teacher.

Image: Bugaboo Margaret Calendar Month-September
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! (teal), PTI Smokey Shadow, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Crystal" and "Black Diamond"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-namics (stars), PTI Alphabet Dies

Please check out the rest of the Sketch Saturday cards here, along with the Catch the Bug cards here.  We'd love to have you play along...there are Bugaboo images up for grabs!  Also, Bugaboo is having a 23% off Sale through Sept. 2nd...what are you waiting for?  Shop!  LOL

Challenges entered:

Melonheadz Friends: Back to School
MilkCoffee Challenge: Back to School
{PIN}spirational Challenge: Back to School
Sweet Pea Stampers: Use Lots of Layers
Wags n' Whiskers: Back to School/For a Teacher

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Monster Balloon

Good morning; I have another fun sketch to share with you from Sketch Saturday!  The adorable image is from 2 Cute Ink...thank you!  There are some adorable images in the Etsy shop...you can check them out here.  Vanessa designed the sketch today; here it is:

The little monster is colored with pencils and I've added some googlie eyes.  The patterned papers are actually Halloween!  (Don't you love it when your can use your stuff for other themes too?)  I moved the banner up, and added a button/googlie eye for embellishing.

Image: 2 Cute Ink "Monster Balloon" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P.110, PTI New Leaf and True Black, Doodlebug Patterned Papers
Embellies: PTI Button, Googlie Eyes (Hobby Lobby)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

Crafting Musketeers: 1, 2, 3 (1 image, 2 embellies-googlie eyes, button), 3 patterned papers)
Craft Your Passion: Use at Least 3 Designer Papers
Fab 'n' Funky: For Kids

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...you are sure to be inspired!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Baby Bundle Peas

Good morning!  It's Freebie Friday at Bugaboo and this adorable image is up for grabs!  You can snag it here.

I've colored the adorable "peas" with pencils, went with one of my favorite "go-to" layouts, and embellished simply with a button.  This one will be perfect for the next set of twin girls who come along!

Image: Bugaboo "Baby Bundle Peas" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Wild Wasabi, PTI Hibiscus Burst, DCWV Patterned Paper
Embellie: Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT creations at Catch the Bug...they are sure to inspire you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Birthday

Good morning; I'm back again with a card using the From the Heart Stamps sketch...there are still a few days to play along...and it's a fun sketch!

I used some papers that I still had on my craft table from one of my last projects...I love the bright colors and dots!  I took a simple approach to this card...minimal matting, I just used the Corner Chomper to add interest to the corners.  The image is colored with pencils and the balloon is accented with glitter; I've embellished with ribbon and a button.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Balloon" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Winter Wisteria, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", PTI Button, Brown Organdy Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Foam Tape

Please check out the inspiration post, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, to see more great cards from the DT...they are sure to inspire you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Teachers Rule!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow...for this fortnight Nick has chosen the theme of "Back to School".  Perfect timing for this one...my kids went back this week!

I went with an altered Crystal Light container.  It's covered with patterned paper and I've made a tag to embellish it.  I've added ribbon, brads, and a mini metal clip; the inside is filled with red shredded paper...perfect to hide a gift card or some little goodies!

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy and True Black, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Embellies: SU! Mini Clip, Spare Parts Brads, Ribbon Fx Gingham Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, PTI Tag Die, Zing White Embossing Powder

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations here...we would love to see your "Back to School" creation!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

The More Candles the Bigger the Wish

Good morning!  It's time for a new sketch from the ladies at Sketch Saturday...this week Alex has designed the sketch and it's a good one!  Here's a peek:

I had seen some challenges for birthday and polka dots, so I knew I wanted to incorporate those elements in this card.  I went with a fun image from The Cat's Pajamas...she is colored with pencils and I've used stars and bling to accent the card.

Image/Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Winter Wisteria, and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smokey Topaz"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestablities, MFT Die-namics (stars), Foam Tape

Please check out the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Blogger's Challenge: They Say it's Your Birthday
Card Mania: Birthday Party
Little Red Wagon: Happy Birthday
Papertake Weekly: Spots and Dots
The Corrosive Challenge: Birthdays
Top Tip Tuesday: Something Sweet

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Live in a Toaster....

Good morning!  The ladies at Sketch Saturday have another great sketch for you this week...check it out:

I've had this image and paper sitting on my craft table for quite some time...I thought it would be perfect for the sketch.  Margaret is colored with pencils, the papers are distressed, and I've embellished with a button and some gems.

Image: Bugaboo "Morning Margaret-Live in a Toaster" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Crushed Curry, PTI Dark Chocolate, TCP Studios Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Button, Spare Parts 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...we'd love to have you play along!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Love at First Sip

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Vickie has chosen our challenge...it is "For the Birds".  Of course, that made me think of the Birdbrains!

I've used a newer FTHS image; it's colored with pencils and I've added some glittery "eye shadow".  I spent quite a bit of time searching my stash to locate the coffee bean patterned paper...I knew it would be perfect though!  The "coffee rings" and sentiment are from Verve, and I've used Bella Dots for embellishing.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Needs Coffee" Digital Image
Sentiment: Verve
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black, Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Baja Breeze and Poppy Parade, McRice Photo Pages Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the DT's "For the Birds" creations here...we do hope you will play along!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Beach-n Birthday!

Good morning sketch fans!  I'm a bit late with my Tuesday Morning Sketches card...I have been on vacation and it has been run, run, run!  I will need a vacation to recover from vacation....

Here's our sketch for this week:

I kept my card clean and simple, but I like that you can dress it up a bit too...options are great!  I struggle to find my mojo, but it was Changito to the rescue this morning!  Changito is colored with pencils and I've accented the floatie with some glitter.  I embellished with some SU! Candy Dots...love them!

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Hawaiian Shores, and Raspberry Fizz
Embellies: SU! Candy Dots (Brights-Melon Mambo), Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
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.  We hope you will play along...we'd love to see your take on the sketch!

Challenges entered:

2 Cute Ink: Animals
Cards in Envy: Toes in the Sand
Creative Knockouts: Birthday
Crafting When We Can: Bright Colors
Hanna and Friends: Pets/Animals

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

I Can Grow People....

Good morning!  Welcome to Bugaboo's Surprise Baby Hop in honor of our teamie, Min, who is soon to become a mother!  If you have arrived here from Catch the Bug, you are on the right path...if not, you may want to start there.

Here's my card for the hop.  Instead of the traditional baby card, I thought that by this time in Min's pregnancy she could use a little laugh.  That's where JJ fits in...I love her sass!

JJ is colored with pencils and layered with die cuts.  I've used Bella Dots for embellishing, along with an arrow to highlight her "bump".  I love the sassy sentiment!  LOL

Image: Bugaboo "JJ Pregnancy-Grow People" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Lavendar Moon and Dark Chocolate, Bella BLVD Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics (arrow), Foam Tape

I would like to wish Min and Glenn the very best with the arrival of their bundle of joy!   Children are an amazing blessing and they grow up way too fast.  (I can't believe my own are 14 and 15 already!  How did that happen?)  My advice for them is to treasure your little girl and to enjoy each new phase and experience along the way...live, love, and laugh!

Your next stop is Becky...I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see what she has created for Min!

Challenges entered:

Little Miss Muffet Challenges: Baby, Baby 
Papertake Weekly: Sketchie Free For All

Thank you for stopping by and participating in Bugaboo's Baby Hop!

Angela

Sketch Saturday

Good (early) morning!  I have some fun news to share...I was asked by my former teamie Laura to be the August Guest Designer for Sketch Saturday...of course I was tickled and couldn't say "no"!  The sponsor for this week is Lee's Digi Shop...thank you so much for the adorable image!  Here is the sketch:

I've colored the image with pencils, combined some of my favorite patterned papers from my stash and added a felt flower adorned with a pearl for embellishing.  I chose this adorable image because my daughter owns a cupcake business...I thought this one would be fun to have in my stash for her!

Image: Lee's Digi Shop "Girl with Cupcake"

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Harvest Gold, SU! Ruby Red, Simple Stories Patterned Paper

Embellie: Felt Flower (PTI Harvest Gold Felt/MFT Die-namics Dies/Spare Parts Pearl)

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

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations featuring this awesome sketch here...I hope it will give it a try and play along!

Challenges entered:

Clear It Out Challenge: Sunshine and Summer: Use Yellow (stash item is yellow felt)

Cute Card Thursday: Vintage

Ooh La La Creations: Vintage

Shopping Our Stash: Pick 3 (flower, pearl, die cuts)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Dolphin Carousel

I'm back again with a card using one of the August Doodle Pantry sets, Carousel Dolphin (This is the 11th in the Carousel Series!).  The set includes line art, pre-colored images, sentiments, and papers.

I used a pre-colored image and one of the papers (I really love Laurie's stripes!)  I used the sketch from House that Stamps Built and embellished simply with brads...I like how crisp and clean this one looks with the white cardbase and bright colors.

Image: Doodle Pantry "Carousel Dolphin" Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, Doodle Pantry Digital Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

You can check out the new sets here.  The August Release images are discounted 15% from August 1-8...there is something for everyone!

Challenges entered:

Paperminutes: Underwater World

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Summer and Sunshine

Good morning!  Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps August Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Summer and Sunshine"...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!  

If you have arrived from our Guest Designer Ruth'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.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Fishing Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight and Pacific Point, Bella BLVD. Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

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, August 4th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, August 6th.

Challenges entered:

Alphabet Challenge Blog: "M  for Men Only"
Pile it On: Embossing
Try it on Tuesday: Things with Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Diamonds are Forever

Good morning...happy August 1st!  I can't believe how fast the summer is going....  With the new month comes a new challenge from Flat Friends; we would like to see you use a quote on your card.  Here's what I came up with:

I used one of Em's new images...isn't she pretty?  She's colored with pencils, cut out, and popped up.  I went the "Tiffany" route with the aqua and added ribbon, a button, and Swarovski flatbacks for embellishing.  The sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches (I flipped it).

Image: Flat Friends "Put a Ring on It" Digital Stamp

Sentiment: MFT

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, Bazzill Bling CS

Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals, PTI Button, Wright's Grosgrain Ribbon

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's cards, you can see them here; we'd love to have you play along too!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Girls Challenges: Anything Goes 
Cutie Pie: Love and Marriage
Freshly Made Sketches: Sketch
The House that Stamps Built: Sparkle, Glitter, or Bling

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela