Humor Me Wednesday

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

20: Moon Day
20: Ugly Truck Day (it's a guy thing)
21: National Junk Food Day
22: Hammock Day
25: Threading the Needle Day

I went with "Threading the Needle Day"...I thought a sewing theme would be fun!  I've colored the image with pencils and pulled some sewing themed papers from my stash...I actually had the coordinating scissor brad to match!  I did a bit of layering and added some silver brads for embellishing.  Sketch is from The Vintage Challenge.

Image: Bugaboo "Button Bear 7" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Summer Sun and Passion Pink, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Doodlebug Brad (scissor)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Princess

Good morning; we have a new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday.  Here it is:

Just envision the possibilities!  I knew I wanted to make a baby card and when I was looking for the onesie die, I came across this fun paper...I went clean and simple and decided to let it do the work for me.  I love the "Princess" motif!  I've added a touch of glitter to the onesie and a tiny heart button to the sentiment for embellishing.

Sentiment: Computer Generated
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, Imaginisce Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, PTI "Sweet Blush" Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out what the rest of the Saturday Girls created here, along with the challenge details...we do hope you will play along!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Oldie but Goodie + Photo Challenge

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 6 of Catch the Bug's Christmas in July!  Thursdays are "Oldie but Goodie" day plus we have a Photo Challenge; check it out:

Instead of a "Sand Snowman", I went for a snowman "Sand Skiing"!  The image is colored with pencils.  I kept the layout simple to focus on the fun image and have embellished simply with brads and a die cut snowflake.

Image: Bugaboo "AKV Snowman-Ski 2" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Kraft and Pure Poppy, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, PTI Pure Poppy Twill
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along for the chance to win some awesome Bugaboo images!  And remember, all images are 50% off through the month of July!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Humor Me Wednesday + BINGO

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 5 of Catch the Bug's Christmas in July!  Today is Humor Me Wednesday plus BINGO, check it out:

I went with Gertrude and the top horizontal row of the BINGO card.  Gertrude is colored with pencils and I've added Glossy Accents to her glasses...this is a step I don't often take because I am too impatient to let it dry!  I'm glad I did though...the dimension and shine really look nice in real life!  I've also added silver brads for shine along with an embossed red strip.  I opted for a bit of sparkle too with the silver glitter strip.  I don't think you can ever have enough sparkle and shine!

Image: Bugaboo "Gertrude-Tinsel in a Tangle" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! (teal-retired), PTI Pure Poppy, American Crafts Patterned Paper, The Paper Studio Glitter CS
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Sizzix Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details here.  Play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!  Don't forget that Bugaboo images are 50% in July...you can shop here!

Challenges entered:

Cute as a Button: Christmas in July
Deep Ocean Challenge: Christmas in July
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Got Cookies?

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 2 of Catch the Bug's Christmas in July!  Today we have a fun sketch for you to try, check it out:

I went with one of my favorite characters...Gus...he cracks me up!  He's colored with pencils and I've accented the white with glitter.  For embellishing I've added 3 die cute cookies.

Image: Bugaboo "Gus Christmas-Got Cookies?" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy and True Black, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellie: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, QuicKutz Cookie Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...along with the challenge details!  We hope you will join in the festivities!  (Pssst!  Don't forget that the images in the store are 50% during the month of July...it's a great time to shop...wink!)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug's Christmas in July: Jingle All the Way

Good morning!  Today kicks off Catch the Bug's Christmas in July week, which will run through July 17th.  We are in for a fun week...I hope you will join us!

The theme for today is "Jingle All the Way".  I went clean and simple today and made a card that could be constructed easily in multiples.  The image is colored with pencils, cut out, and mounted to die cuts.  I have scored 5 lines across the bottom of the card to ground the image, but had a hard time capturing the texture in the photo.

Image: Bugaboo "Winter Circle Sentiments-Jingle Bells" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy, SU! Garden Green
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Scor-Pal, Foam Tape 

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along for the chance to win awesome Bugaboo images!

Thank you for stopping by; see you tomorrow for another fun challenge!

Angela

Sketch Saturday

Good morning sketch fans!  It's Saturday so that means we have a great new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday...check it out:

I was a little bit stumped with the top panel, but then I thought of clouds!  I got out a Cat's Pajamas stamp set and some dies.  I had fun with this one; there's no coloring so it was a change of pace...a bit of paper piecing and die cutting.  I've embellished with Swarovski flatback crystals, buttons, and twine.  I love all the sparkle and texture!

Image: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Pure Poppy, G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze (?), October Afternoon Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in Jet and Siam, PTI Buttons, Devine Twine
Extras: Cuttlebug "Swiss Dot" Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Dies (waves and clouds), MFT Die-namics "Stacking Stars" Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with sponsor and challenge details.  We do hope you will play along...I can't wait to see your take on the sketch!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Gals Corner: Under the Sea
Creative Card Crew: Die Cuts
Fairytale Challenge: Under the Sea
Jo's Scrap Shack: Nautical Seascapes
Polkadoodles: Add Some Embossing
Time Out Challenges: Nature With the Optional Twist of Animals

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Independence Day

Good morning (and Happy 4th of July!) sketch fans!  We have a great sketch for you at Sketch Saturday, along with a great sponsor...Bugaboo!  Now that is a great pair!  I really love this week's sketch; check it out:

I went with one of my Bugaboo favorites...Margaret...I love her sass!  She is colored with pencils and I've accented some of the stars with glitter.  I kept the sketch clean and simple and embellished with star die cuts.

Image: Bugaboo Margaret Calendar Month-July USA Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy, Doodlebug Patterned Paper and Sugar Coated CS
Embellie: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, MFT "Stacking Stars" Die-namics

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along...Bugaboo images are up for grabs!

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: Red, White, and Blue
Crafts 4 Eternity: Red, White, and Blue
Crafty Creations: Red, White, and/or Blue
Die Cut Divas: Summer and Patriotism
Naughty or Nice Challenges: Seeing Stars

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Celebrate

Good morning!  It's time to celebrate with our From the Heart Stamps July Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Patriotic"...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 the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place...I am first stop on the hop today!  I went with Birthday Suit Birdbrain...I thought the sentiments could also work for the 4th of July, plus you can color the dots on the egg to coordinate with any holiday!  I've used pencils for coloring and accented the image with glitter.  I've embellished simply with banners and the sentiment, 

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birthday Suit Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Hawaiian Shores and "Pure Poppy, Doodlbug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

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

Thanks for hopping with us today; the hop will end on Monday, July 6th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, July 8th. 

 Challenge entered: 

Cards in Envy: Red, White, AND BlueThe Paper Players: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Edward USA

Good morning!  It's Oldie But a Goodie Day at Catch the Bug, so I pulled out this fun Edward image and my patriotic papers.  I used both a marker and pencils to color the image, then added some glitter to the stars.  I've embellished simply with twine and a button.

Image: Bugaboo "Edward USA" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Baker's Twine and Button in "Pure Poppy", Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Spectrum Marker, Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

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

Challenge entered:

Sunday Stamps: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela