Humor Me Wednesday

Good morning...it's Humor Me Wednesday at Catch the Bug! Specials days this week are:

December 9: Worldwide Candle Lighting Day

December 10: Human Rights Day

December 10: International Animal Rights Day

December 12: National Cocoa Day

December 12: Poinsettia Day

December 15: International Tea Day

December 15: National Cupcake Day

I'm partial to cupcakes (actually most things sweet!) so I went with this adorable unicorn holding a cupcake! She's colored with pencils and I've added some glitter to her eyelids and horn. The CAS sketch is from Paper Craft Crew. Here's my card:

Image: Bugaboo "Birthday Unicorn Set 2" Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Lemon Tart CS, SU! Melon Mambo CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Lil' Inker Designs Dies

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

Challenges entered:

Color Crazy Challenge: #49 Anything Goes (with coloring)
Crazy for CAS: #12 Non-Christmas

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

What the Fruit Cake?

Good morning...welcome back to Day 6 of Awkward Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug! Our theme today is "What the FRUIT CAKE?"...make a project using the color scheme below:

Dottie is printed on Cryogen...I just love the subtle sparkle...and colored to match the fruit cake. (Do we have any fruit cake lovers out there? I have never tried it!) I've added a healthy dose of glitter and went all white with the card; the card base is Cryogen and layers are both textured vellum and Cryogen. The sketch is an oldie from Sketch Saturday #374. Here's what I've created:

Image: Bugaboo "Dottie Christmas Shop" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Cryogen White CS, PTI Vellum
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Lil' Inker Designs Dies

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! Below is a list of challenges for the week:

Challenges entered:

AAA Cards: Mostly White (CAS)
ABC Christmas Challenge: Y and Z are for? (Z for zero embellishments...I hope glitter doesn't count!)
Cards in Envy: The Spirit of Christmas
Crafty Calendar: It's Christmas Time
Watercooler Wednesday Challenge: Tristan's Feminine "Anything Goes" Challenge

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Is THAT an UGLY Sweater or WHAT?

Good morning...welcome back to Day 4 of Awkward Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug! Our theme today is "Is THAT an UGLY Sweater or WHAT?"...pick your favorite sweater and follow the recipe! Here are your choices:
                                         

I actually thought all the sweaters were cute, so I just went with #1...2 Layers, Polka Dots, Color Red. Here's what I've created:

I've colored the adorable chick with pencils, added some googlie eyes, a healthy dose of glitter, and a heart. The sketch is as from Freshly Made Sketches.

Image: Bugaboo "Skinny Bird Candy Cane" Digital Stamp

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Pure Poppy, October Afternoon Patterned Paper

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Googlie Eyes, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Lil' Inker Designs Dies, 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! Below is a list of challenges for the week:

Challenges entered:

Cards in Envy: The Spirit of Christmas (must fit in envelope for mailing)
CAS on Friday: #147 Make a Christmas Card
Crafty Friends: #98 Christmas
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie: #108

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bring On the White Elephant Gifts

Good morning...welcome back to Day 3 of Awkward Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug! Our theme today is Bring On the White Elephant Gifts...we want to see anything that could be used for gifting...a tag, a bag, etc.

Here is what I made:

I decorated a purchased gable box. "Rudolph Presents" is colored with pencils, embellished with glitter, and I've framed him with a die cut. I used patterned paper to decorate the box, adhered the image with foam tape, and added some snowflakes and a heart for embellishing. I added iridescent shred to the box, see below:

Image: Bugaboo "Rudolph Presents" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: Cryogen White CS, SU Melon Mambo CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS in Sugar Cube, Fancy Pants Designs Patterned Paper

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Gable Box, Art Glitter in Angel Dust, Lawn Fawn Dies (frame and snowflakes), Lil' Inker Designs Heart Die, 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! Below is a list of challenges for the week:

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #21 Anything Goes With a Critter
Addicted to Stamps: #169 Christmas Non Traditional Colors
Christmas With the Cuties: #22 Anything But a Card
Crafty Cardmakers: #223 Anything But a Card
Daring Cardmakers: Bags and Boxes
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Use Stitched Dies

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

We Wish You a Sketchy Christmas

Good morning...welcome back to Day 2 of Awkward Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug! Our theme today is We Wish You a Sketchy Christmas...that's right, we have a sketch for you. Actually sketch challenges are my very favorite challenge; how about you, what's your favorite type of challenge? Here's the sketch:

Here's what I have created for you:

The image is printed on Cryogen CS so it has a wonderful sparkle which unfortunately didn't translate to the photo. I had fun coloring this one with my colored pencils! I've done a bit of distressing and added a die cut sentiment along with my signature heart. 

Image: Bugaboo "Christmas Blocks" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: Cryogen CS, SU Baja Breeze CS, PTI Enchanted Evening CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, QuicKutz "Thanks" Die, 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! Below is a list of the challenges for the week:

Challenges entered:

Color Crazy Challenge: Coloring

Crafting By Designs: Get Ready For Christmas-November Edition
Cutie Pie Challenge: #129 Winter Layers
Watercooler Wednesday: Gail's "All About Holidays" Challenge

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Holy Flurry of Chaos!

Good morning! It's that time of year again...time for Awkward Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug!!! We are kicking off the week with a Holy Flurry of Chaos...that's right, we want to see projects with some type of snow! 

Here is what I have created for you: 

I went with snowflake paper and some sparkly snowflake diecuts and paired them with this goofy (slightly awkward!) reindeer. The image is colored with pencils and I've used this week's Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch.

Image: Bugaboo Goofy Reindeer Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Kraft and Pure Poppy CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Inka Dinka Doo Snowflake Dies, Lil' Inker Designs Heart Die

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! Below is a list of the challenges for the week:

Challenges entered:

Alphabet Challenge Blog: "R" is for Reindeer
Cards 4 Guyz: #208 Christmas Critters
Challenge Up Your Life: #101 Winter Animals
Mod Squad Challenge: Happy H-Owlidays (Use a Critter)
Tuesday Morning Sketches: #481 Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo...OBG

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie Day at Catch the Bug! I'm using Ruby Christmas-Poinsettia today and went with one of my favorite color combos.

Ruby is colored with pencils and accented with glitter. I used one of my "stand by" layouts and added a bit of interest with dry embossing and ribbon. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Ruby Christmas-Poinsettia Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! CS (Passion Pink, Garden Green)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, SU! Garden Green Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, Lil' Inker Designs Heart Die

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

Challenges entered:

Crafty Cardmakers: #222 Lots of Layers
Creations in Pink: #4 Anything in Mainly Pink
Sweet Stampin' Christmas: Christmas

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo ABC

Good morning! It's ABC Monday at Catch the Bug...that means Anything But a Card! Those that know me know I love baking and gifting cupcakes, so I have made a birthday treat topper to share with you.

I've used the image Make it Snappy-Birthday Ewe and colored her with pencils. I absolutely love how cheeky she is! LOL For embellishing I've added my signature heart. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Make it Snappy-Birthday Ewe
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Pure Poppy and Dark Chocolate CS
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart), Spellbinders Nestabilities Die (circle), Treat Bag

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...maybe even leave them a little love while you're at it!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to CAS: #149 Presents
Challenge Up Your Life: #100 Celebrate
Cut It Up: #160 Clean and Simple (must include die cuts)
Seize the Birthday: #145 Clean and Simple

Just in case you are a sweet lover, here's a close-up of the cupcakes:

Snickers: Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream, Caramel Drizzle, Dry Roasted Peanuts, Snickers Candy Bar...so yummy!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Freebie Friday

Good morning...it's Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug!  Today I'm working with the adorable Turtles Fall image, who is perfect for your Fall cards; you can snag him here.

I've colored him with pencils and used the sketch from Sunday Stamps. It was the perfect sketch to showcase the patterned papers. No embellishing needed, except for the die cut heart. Here's a close-up:

Please check out the rest of the DT's cards here and don't forget to get your free image here!

Challenges entered:

Cardz for Galz: #83 Let's Go Digital
Casual Fridays: #211 Inspiration Photo

Sunday Stamps: SSC 190

Through the Purple Haze: #150 Everything Fall
Words 2 Craft By: #58 Leaves

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug...Oldie But Goodie

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie Thursday at Catch the Bug; I'm going with Margaret because she makes me laugh. Plus, I think we have all felt this way at one time or another!

I've colored the image with pencils and did some simple layering: I didn't want to cover up this fun patterned paper...it is perfect for this image! I've embellished simply with a banner and heart. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Margaret Live in a Toaster  Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU CS Baja Breeze and Crushed Curry CS, TCP Studio Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart), Foam Tape

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

Challenges entered:

Craftaholics R Us: #12 Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon: Who Runs the World? Girls!
Retarte #117: Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

St. Patrick's Day...With a Pop of Pink

Good morning! It's Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug...today's freebie is the lovely Stella! I must say she looks a bit salty; pretty sure I wouldn't try to pinch her!

I've colored Stella with pencils and accented the shamrocks with glitter. I added some enamel dots for embellishing and then decided they were a "no". Note to self: Do not push so hard, because once they are stuck, they are stuck! So, enamel dots it is! Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Stella Calendar Month March Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI New Leaf and Raspberry Fizz CS, Reminisce Patterned Paper
Embellishments: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, The Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the DT's creations here, and you can grab this week's freebie here.

Challenges entered:

Hiding In My Craft Room: #341 Any Holiday
The Paper Players: #382 Sketch



Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug: Oldie But Goodie

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie Thursday at Catch the Bug and in honor of the snow (and ice!) we've been having, I decided to make a snowman card. This image was released last month, so I am hoping that qualifies as an "oldie"...it was so cute I couldn't resist!

The image is colored with pencils and and accented with glitter. I've used a past Freshly Made Sketches sketch, which I flipped. I embellished with some die cuts and a bit more glitter on the snowflakes. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Goofy Snowman Set" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Embellishment: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Sugar Cube"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies (sentiment, snowflakes, circle) Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart)

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here. What is your favorite OBG?

Challenges entered:

Aurora Wings: #64 BINGO (vertical middle row: glitter, die cuts, layers)



Craftaholics R Us: #8 Anything Goes
Paperminutes: #576 Framed

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug: Anything But a Card

Good morning: it's ABC Monday at Catch the Bug! Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so I whipped up a tag using this adorable pup...I couldn't resist the hearts on the string! They were fun to color and "glitter up"; I confess, the glitter is always my favorite step! LOL I trimmed the image, mounted it on a tag, added twine, and tied it to the jar with ribbon. I added some Hershey's Kisses...I can't resist them!

Image: Bugaboo Pup Hearts 01 Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Embellishments: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Suger Cube", Twine/Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Deigns Heart Die, Glass Jar, Hershey's Kisses

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you! There are awesome images, to suit any taste, in the Valentine and Love section at Bugaboo Stamps...check them out!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: #161 Have a Heart
Brown Sugar: #275 Valentine's Day

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #11 Anything Goes With a Critter

Crafty Animals: #11 Anything Goes

Just Us Girls: #427 Tags
Pause Dream Enjoy: #6 Valentine's Cards or Treats

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug; Freebie Friday

Good morning...it's Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug and you can grab this little cutie here: Jesse Boy Bear. I've colored Jesse with pencils, framed the image panel with a die cut, and added a trio of enamel dots for embellishing. Here's a close-up:

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...and don't forget to grab your image!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps and More: #277 Make Your Mark
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite Way to Add Stitching and Why (Die Cuts: They make it fast, easy, and it's uniform!)
Southern Girls: Circle Embellishments
The Paper Players: #378 Sketch



Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Birthday Bash: Color Challenge + Sprinkles

Good morning! It's Day 7 of Bugaboo's Birthday Bash. Not only is it Freebie Friday, we have a Color Challenge for you, plus we would like to see Sprinkles! (Because who doesn't like sprinkles?) Here is the color palette:

I have to say that I love the color palette, but I thought it would be fun to go with an all white card and incorporate the colors into the image only. The adorable chick is colored with pencils and I've added a generous "sprinkling" of glitter to her eyelids, feathers, and balloon. For a bit of texture I've used textured vellum for layering, along with grosgrain ribbon.

Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Birthday Bird 01 Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy CS, PTI Vellum
Embellishments: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Sugar Cube", Grosgrain Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart)

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details here. Remember it's Freebie Friday so this image is up for grabs! I can't wait to see what you create!

Challenges entered:

Fab 'n' Funky: Girly 
Moving Along With The Times: #63 CAS
Seize the Birthday: Birthday
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela