Chocolate....

Good morning!  It's Oldie But Goodie day at Catch the Bug...yay, a chance to play with the oldies!  I made a baby girl themed card not too long ago, but my friend is having a boy instead of a girl...so back to the drawing board!

JJ is colored with pencils and I've used the sketch from My Time to Craft.  I thought it was a really fun one, although I converted it to an A3 to accommodate the image.  I've embellished with some stars; there are quite a few stars in the alphabet patterned paper, but I can only see two of them.  Don't you love it when that happens?!  Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "JJ Pregnancy-Back Pain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Ballet Blue CS, PTI Dark Chocolate CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Star Dies, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you to pull an oldie from your stash (or the store!) and play!

Challenges entered:

My Time to Craft: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Baby made me eat it!

Good morning!  It's our "Anything Goes" challenge at Catch the Bug!  Since we are in the midst of a baby boom at work, I thought I would make a baby card.  So far the boys are outnumbering the girls!  Another one of my friends just announced her pregnancy and she is hoping for girl...this card is for her!

I found a fun sketch to work with and worked some other challenges in as well.  The image is colored with pencils and I've embellished with ribbon and buttons (I like using buttons for baby cards!)...I hope Kelly likes it!  I plan to bring cupcakes to work and give it to her then...it's fun to celebrate the mamas and their babies!

Image: Bugaboo "JJ Pregnancy-Baby Made Me" Digital Image
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Ink: Printer
Embellies: Buttons (stash)/DMC Floss, Organdy Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Spellbinders Die

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...then I hope you will play along...the possibilities are endless!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps and More: Make Your Mark
As You Like It Challenge: BINGO (Ribbon-Dies/Punch/Pink) I chose this line because I wanted to make a baby card and this line was "do-able"!

Brown Sugar: Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion: Always Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges: Girlie
In the Pink: Dies and/or Punches (Spellbinders label die)
Paper Play Sketches: Sketch #004

Thanks 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

Sketch Saturday #352

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday and a returning sponsor, Simon Says Stamp! Check out the great sketch:

This sketch made me think "Baby Card" which is one of my favorite kinds of cards to make!  I pulled some of my favorite papers from my stash along with a onesie die and went to work; I kept it clean and simple, embellishing with just glitter on the onesie and a button.

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Doodlebug Patterned Papers
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Cotton Candy" Glitter, PTI Hibiscus Burst Button
Extras: MFT Onesie Die-namics Die, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details.  If you play along, you be in the running to win a prize from Simon Says Stamp!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow ABC

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Valou has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Anything But a Card".  Sounds like a good challenge!

I made a box to present a custom Baptism card that I made for a friend.  The box is very simple to make with the help of the Scor-Pal; the bottom is lined with white felt and the top is decorated with an embossed panel and a felt rose to coordinate with the card.  For the card, I've used white/cream...embossed CS, textured vellum, die cut onesie with glitter trim, ribbon, a felt flower, pearls and stickpins.  (The recipient loved it!)  Here's a close-up of the card:

Sentiment: Computer Generated (printed in gray)
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Vellum
Embellies: Spare Parts Pearls, Maya Road Stickpins, Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash), Flower (MFT Royal Rose Die-namics Die/PTI Felt), Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Scor-Pal, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, White Felt (to line bottom of box), Foam Tape 

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

Challenges entered:

As You Like It: Favorite Anything But a Card 
(Why?  An ABC challenge is always a bit hard for me; I always think "What should I make?"  My standby is gift packaging because it is inexpensive and really elevates the presentation of  the card or gift...even something simple can look extra special!)
Card and Scrap: Bling, Glitter, or Pearls (I used glitter and pearls.)
Crafting For All Seasons: Girly Girls
Penny's Paper Crafty: One For the Girls/Female Cards
The Crafting Cafe: Welcome Little One
Try It On Tuesday: Pearls for Girls

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Recipe: 3-2-1

Good morning!  We have a fun, new challenge for you at Catch the Bug...it's a recipe!  We would like to see a card with:

* 3 Word Sentiment
* 2 Flowers
* 1 Image

Sounds good, right?!  I started by looking for an image with a 3 word sentiment...when I saw JJ I knew she was the one because I love making baby cards!  I also found a fun sketch and wanted to use pink and pearls...now that's a fun challenge!

JJ is colored with pencils (I love the "pop" of blue with all the pink/brown!) and I've embellished with some punched/layered flowers with pearls and some twill.  I like how this one turned out...I love the patterned paper.

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo "JJ Pregnancy-Shopping for Two" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Hibiscus Burst and Dark Chocolate, Pebbles Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, Kaiser Pearls
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Fiskars "Retro Flower" Punches, 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!

Challenges entered:


Creative Moments: Anything Goes/Sketch

In the Pink: Pink and Pearlie

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

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

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

Ruby's Rainbow Recipe Challenge

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Silvi has chosen our Recipe Challenge...she would like you to use Twine, Buttons, and Embossing.  Great challenge!

I went with a baby card...buttons and babies seem to go together....  I found a fun sketch from Retro Sketches and went to work; the brown panel is embossed and I've embellished with a stack of buttons tied with twine.  The focal point is a die cut onesie embellished with glitter and mini brads.

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, SU! Pretty in Pink, Canvas Corp. DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Spare Parts Brads, PTI Dark Chocolate Button/Baker's Twine, Pink Button (stash)
Extras: MFT Onesie Die-namics Die, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

Please check out the challenge details here; we hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Die Cuttin' Divas: Make it Girly
Retro Sketches: Sketch
Southern Girls Challenge: Earn Your Stripes
The Crazy Challenge: It's All About the Stripes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

A B C

Good morning!  I'm back with a new sketch and a card for Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Here is our sketch for this week:

I went with a clean and simple baby card.  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  In addition to the banners, I've added some die cut letters and mini brads.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Ballet Blue, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations and challenge details here.  We do hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Allsorts: Birds and Feathers
Come and Get It Challenges: Where the Boys Are
Crafty Calendar: Things with Wings
Crafty Catz: B is for.... (birds, baby, blue)
Creative Knockouts: Furry or Feathery Friends
Divas by Design: Bundle of Joy

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

And Baby Makes Three....

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

I like the sketch...I chose to keep my card simple.  I pulled out one of my Stampendous Calendar Chick stamps...they are some of my favorites, I love to color them!  The image is colored with pencils, the eyes are dotted with a black gel pen, and I've added some glitter to the mama's bow.  I embellished simply with a button/floss.  I'm liking how this one turned out...I like the soft colors and glitter.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Marina Mist, DCWV DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", PTI Blueberry Sky Button/DMC Floss
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 can't wait to see what you do with the sketch!

Challenges entered:

Allsorts Challenge: All About the Boy
Glitter n Sparkle: Use Some Blue
Perfectly Rustics: Baby

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Lucky Charms

Good (early) morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight our theme is "Lucky Charms" and our sponsors are:

I love the image I'm working with today...thank you Delicious Doodles!  The image is colored with pencils; I thought it would be fun to just color the baby, then I decided to add a bit of make-up to the mother as well.  The sketch is from Sketch Saturday; for embellishing I've added some ribbon and a charm.

Image: Delicious Doodles Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Marina Mist and Garden Green, The Paper Studio DP

Embellies: Watch Us Charm, Satin Ribbon (stash) 

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Fairy Tale Challenges: Baby

Robyn's Fetish: Cards For a Young Boy

Sketch Saturday: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Chocolate....

Good morning!  We've got a new sketch for you at Bugaboo and it's a fun one!  Check it out:

I love making baby cards...this one is a bit sassy...JJ, zebra print, and humor...such fun!  JJ has the right idea...chocolate makes everything better!  Right?!  The image is colored with pencils; I've added some dry embossing, ribbon, and baby buttons.

Image: Bugaboo "JJ Pregnancy-Back Pain" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Marina Mist, PTI Dark Chocolate, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  I can't wait to see what you create with our sketch!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Stack it Up (layers)
Di's Digi Designs: BINGO (digi-sentiment-embossing)
Jellypark Friends: Chocolate and/or Cake
Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Buttons (buttons have been in my stash for years)
Sweet Stampin': Humour

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Baby Shoes

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Valou has chosen our challenge and she would like to see pink and blue.  Of course that immediately made me think of baby cards, so I made 2 cards using a fun set from Doodle Pantry called Baby Shoes.  I printed the images, die cut them, and added some fun banners.  I like how the zebra print puts a fun spin on the cute, old fashioned baby shoes.  The sketch I've used is from Sunday Stamps.

Images: Doodle Pantry
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Bazzill Bling, The Paper Studio DP
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the DT's creations and play along with us!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Stella Says Sketch

Good morning!  I have a card to share using the new sketch from Bugaboo.  The image I am using today is called Bentley-on the inside...He cracks me up!  You can see the sketch below and check out the challenge details here.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Ballet Blue, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: PTI Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Chevron Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Corner Challenge: Child's Play
Cut It Up Challenge Blog: Labor Day
Drunken Stampers: Buttons
Jellypark Challenges: All About Kids
Wordplay Saturday: Childhood

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Clearly Digi Stamps August Release

 Hello!  It's the 15th of the month, so that means it's release time for Clearly Digi Stamps!  There are a bunch of great new sets and I have samples to share using 2 of them: New Pastures, and Chalk Talk.

I love making baby cards, so I knew right away I wanted to work with New Pastures...the little lamb is adorable!  I am working with a pre-colored image from the set, plus a sentiment and digi paper.  This set made it super easy to put together a cute, coordinated card in a snap; I simply printed the elements, did a bit of layering and added some Bella Dots for embellishment!

Image/Sentiment: New Pastures
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Smokey Shadow
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Next I've used another fun set called Chalk Talk...it is perfect for back to school!  I made a band to go around a new planner for my daughter.  I simply layered the pre-colored image and sentiment before printing and added some brads for embellishment.  For the card, I again layered elements from the set before printing and fussy cutting them.  I added some distressed  DP, die cuts, and Bella Dots.  What about your kids?  Do they think "School rules!"?  I think I'm pretty lucky because both of mine do, especially my oldest; she is eager to go back to school next week!

Image/Sentiment: Chalk Talk
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen, SU! Black Marker
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, Scrappin' Sports & More! DP, Little Yellow Bicycle DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Bella Dots
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to Clearly Digi Stamps to check out the rest of the new release, and to get a bit of inspiration from the DT!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Baptism Blessings

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card that I made for a co-worker; she had a grandson who was getting baptized and she pretty much left the design up to me.  How fun is that?  She did want to have Jacob's name on the card and liked the colors cream, blue, and green.

I was at Hobby Lobby and saw this pretty paper...it was even 1/2 price...lucky find!  I used the MFT onesie die and added some subtle glitter around the neckline, arms, and legs, then added some pearls.  I embellished with a handmade felt flower, stickpins, and a smattering of pearls.  I've used a bunch of dies on this one: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, multiple MFT Die-namic dies, and also the Corner Chomper...I think the rounded corners are a nice touch.  I didn't have cream envelopes large enough, so I made a box instead.  I used my Scor-Pal, lined it with Warm and Natural batting, and decorated the top to coordinate with the card.

Here's a close up of the card:

Here is a shot of the inside.

Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Marina Mist, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos
Embellies: Making Memories Stick Pens, Spare Parts Pearls, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Dies (onesie, rolled rose, royal leave), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Boots: Die Cuts

Crafty Creations Challenges: Texture

My Creative Moments: Childhood

Natalie and Amy's Challenge: Celebrate Something

Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Boys/Male Cards (stash item is M.M. Stick Pins)

One Stop Craft: Pastel Colors

Paper Pretties: Designer Duds (use 2 or more DP)

The Crafting Cafe: A Baby is Born

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

CAS Baby

Good morning!  We have a new challenge, for this fortnight, from the Creative Card Crew.  We would like to see lots of pink or blue, or a baby card...yay, I love both!

This card started out pink, but I ended up switching to a white card base...I think I like it better.  The onesie is paper pieced, the trim colored with a pencil, and accented with glitter.  I've done very minimal embellishing...a simple button with a Swarovski flatback (it's a bit hard to see...it's pink) on top.

Image/Sentiment: PTI Bitty Baby Blessings
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystal in "Rose", Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prisma Pencil, Spellbinder's Nestabilities. The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out all of the challenge details and gain a bit of inspiration HERE.  We'd love to have you play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

A.R.T.: Sketch
CAS: Glitter

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Cabbage Patch Kid

I'm back with this week's challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches....  We have a simple sketch and a fun sponsor...C.C. Designs Rubber Stamps!  I was excited to use one of my Meoples images...love them!

Do you remember the Cabbage Patch Kids craze?  That was the first thing I thought of when I saw this image!  She is colored with pencils and her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I've done a bit of distressing and embellished with some buttons/floss.

Image: C.C. Designs Rubber Stamps
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Buttons (my stash), DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Blueprints 3, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations, along with this week's sketch.  There's a prize up for grabs, so why not play along?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Little Bit Crafty: Something Sweet
Craft Your Passion: In the Garden
Ooh La La Creations: Welcome Little One
Sweet Pea Stampers: For the Children
Sweet Stampin': Cute and Cuddly

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela