CAS Freebie Friday

Good morning!  Today's challenge wraps up Catch the Bug's Christmas Chaos; today we would like to see clean and simple cards.

I've used today's freebie "Christmas Gingers-Bells"; she is colored with pencils and I've used some white glitter on the "icing".  The sentiment is actually a rub-on from my stash...they are kind of fun to put on!

Image: Bugaboo "Christmas Ginger-Bells" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Ruby Red, PTI True Black, Simple Stories Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Carrara Marble" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Making Memories Rub-on Sentiment, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details...there are great prizes for participating!  Also, remember that Bugaboo images are 50% off through the month of December...now is a great time to add to your image stash!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Christmas Critters

Good morning!  We have another fun challenge for you at Catch the Bug; today we would like to see "Christmas Critters".  This is a great challenge...there are so many fun critters to choose from at Bugaboo!

I went with Make it Snappy-Reindeer Trio and colored them with pencils; the stars are accented with glitter.  I went with some bright papers and the sketch from Sketch Saturday.

Image: Bugaboo "Make it Snappy-Reindeer Trio" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Tempting Turquoise, Kaisercraft Patterned Paper
Embellie: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here; we would love to have you play along!  Challenge winners will receive Bugaboo images!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Boots: Merry Christmas
Crafty Cardmakers: Christmas
Glitter n Sparkle: Modern Christmas Colors
House of Cards: Inspiration Photo

Sketch Saturday: Sketch #339

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Changito Snow

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from Ruby's Rainbow; it was my turn to pick the challenge for this fortnight and it's a Recipe Challenge: 1 Critter, 2 Patterned Papers, and 3 Embellishments (Example: 3 brads, 3 buttons, 3 flowers, etc.).  Sounds fun, right?!

For my critter, I had to go with Changito...he's my all-time favorite!  The image is colored with pencils and I've accented the snow with glitter.  I pulled out some bright and cheery papers from my stash and embellished with 3 snowflakes and a smattering of pearls.  I used the sketch from The Sketch File, minus the sentiment...I couldn't seem to make it work.  (Hmmm, why do I always have trouble with sentiments?)

Image: Stampendous "Changito Snow Play" Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Baja Breeze and Tangerine Tango, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Doodlebug Pearls
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Die (snowflakes), Corner Chomper

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...we would love to have you play along!

***This will be our last challenge for the year; we will be back on January 7, 2015.  See you then!***

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: Snowflakes
Artistic Inspirations: Anything Goes or Snow
Incy Wincy Designs: Snowy Days
Opus Gluei: Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
Papertake Weekly: Paper Play (make your own embellishments) 
The Sketch File: December Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sparkle and Shine

Good morning!  Today is the kick-off for Catch the Bug's "Christmas Chaos".  Our challenge today is "Sparkle and Shine"...that's right, we would like to see glitter, sparkle, gems, and/or pearls!

I thought this festive image of Ruby was just perfect; she's colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I went with pearlized patterned paper and added some bling for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo "Ruby Christmas-Ornaments" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Wild Wasabi, PTI Raspberry Fizz, Heidi Grace Designs Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter, PTI Button, K & Co. Bling
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "Stacking Stars" Die-namics, Foam Tape

For some holiday inspiration, please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  Remember, we will be having a new challenge every day and there are great prizes up for grabs!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS December Blog Hop

Good morning!  Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps December Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Christmas or any other Winter Holiday"...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.  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 From the Heart Stamps blog, you are in the right place.  My card today features Christmas Spirit Birdbrain, the December Stamp of the Month.  I just love Faith's Birdbrains and I think this one is one of my new favorites!  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I wanted the Birdbrain to be the "star", so I kept the layout and embellishing simple.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Christmas Spirit Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Kraft and Pure Poppy, Bella BLVD Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, 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, December 8th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, December 10th.

Thanks for hopping along!

Challenges entered:

C.R.A.F.T.: Christmas
Little Red Wagon: Things with Wings
Merry Monday Christmas Challenge: Feathered Friends

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

One-of-a-Kind

Good morning!  I have a card using FTHS Sketch #89 to share.  This week I even incorporated the twist and the inspiration photo...that is a first for me!  Here's the sketch and inspiration board:

The cupcake is colored with pencils, fussy cut, applied to the tag, and topped with the snowflake which is popped up.  I've added some ribbon, twine, and mini brads for embellishing.  I also added a larger layered snowflake to the inside.

Image: FTHS "Hamlet Pigwit Pig Out" Digital Stamp
Sentiment: FTHS "Friendship" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Tempting Turquoise, PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Reminisce Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Mini Brads, Divine Twine, Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snow" Die-namics, Spellbinders Snowflake Die, PTI Tag Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  We'd love to have you play along with us using a From the Heart Stamps image; remember, all participants will receive $1 to Faith's shop!  Sounds good, right?  I can't wait to see your take on the sketch...the twist and inspiration photo are optional.

Challenges entered:

Challenge Up Your Life: Turquoise and Brown
Dream Valley Challenges: True Blue
Just Inspirational Challenges: Snowflakes
Order of the Opus Gluei: Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Snowball Penguins

Good morning; it's New Release Day at Bugaboo!  I've used the adorable new image "Snowball Penguins"; it's colored with pencils and accented with a liberal dose of glitter.  I went classic with Christmas red/green and embellished simply with brads and twill.

Image: Bugaboo "Snowball Penguins" Digi Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Spare Parts Brads, PTI Pure Poppy Twill
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT creations at Catch the Bug, along with the new release items in the shop.

***Enabler Alert***  Jodi is offering a great sale in the shop...50% off through December 31, 2014...so now is the perfect time to pick up those images you have been admiring.  Wink!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela