Catch the Bug...Anything But a Card

Good morning! It's Anything But a Card Monday at Catch the Bug and I have some gift packaging to share. I just love how cute packaging really ups the presentation of a gift. After folding the pre-made box, I've simply colored and matted my image, added a patterned paper band, filled with shred and voila'! Quick and easy! Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Chickz-Holy Cluck Another Bird Day? Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Raspberry Fizz CS, SU! Night of Navy CS, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Gable Box, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Dies (star, heart), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you! Also, be sure to check out Bugaboo Stamps...Jodie has a wide variety of images and there is something for everyone!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Friends Challenge: #130 Animals/Birds
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie: #136



Krafty Chicks: #496 All Occasions Week
Seize the Birthday: #184 Photo Inspiration

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Day 2: Down on the Farm Birthday Bash

Good morning! Welcome to Day 2 of our week long Down on the Farm Birthday Bash! Today we have a Sketch Challenge for you, here it is:

I flipped the image panel and decided to go with white cardstock and textured vellum...it really puts the focus on the kitty. The image is colored with pencils and I've embellished simply with white brads. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image
Sentiment: MFT Pure Innocence "Happy Birthday to You"
Ink: Printer, Palette Noir Black
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, PTI Textured Vellum, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spare Parts Brads, Spellbinders Dies, Lil' Inker Designs Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details. Check out the entire week's challenges here. We do hope you will play along...there are prizes to be won! Remember, this is a birthday bash so projects must be birthday themed. Bugaboo images are not required, but we would love to see them featured. Here's a link to the store, Jodie has a huge selection of images perfect for the occasion.

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: January Challenge (must have a critter)
Crafty Catz: #488 Anything Goes (optional twist-animals)
Fab 'n' Funky: #463 No Designer Paper
Simply Create Too: #156 Monochromatic
Try it on Tuesday: What a Cutie/Make Someone Smile Today

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug's 10th Annual Birthday Bash

Welcome to Day 1 of our week-long Down on the Farm Birthday Bash! Farm life is great, I grew up on one! We raised cattle, hogs, and sheep; there were also horses, cats, and dogs. My playhouse was an old chicken coop and my younger siblings were on their pony at the age of 2. It was a peaceful, wholesome life. I digress...back to the challenge! For today we would like you to create a farm themed project.

I love Jodie's selection of chicks in the store and had a blast coloring this one up! I used pencils and added a bit of glitter to the balloons and to her "eyeshadow". After all, a chick has got to be fancy! Right? Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Chickz-Happy Birdday Chickie" Digital Image
Sentiment: MFT PI "Happy Birthday to You"
Ink: Printer, Palette Noir Black
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo CS, PTI New Leaf CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", The Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details. Check out the entire week's challenges here. We do hope you will play along...there are prizes to be had! Remember, this is a birthday bash so projects must be birthday themed. Bugaboo images are not required, but we would love to see them used. Here's a link to the store, Jodie has a huge selection of images perfect for the occasion.

Challenges entered:

Color Crazy: Week 1 Anything Goes
ModSquad: Birthday Balloons
Paper Craft Crew: #365 Sketch

Seize the Birthday: #180 Layer It

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

New Release Tuesday...Monster Style

Good morning...welcome back to Day 4 of the Monster Birthday Bash at Catch the Bug! Today is New Release Day, plus we have a BINGO card for you to play! Here it is:

I went top left to bottom right: Die Cut (heart), Player's Choice (clean and simple), and Stripes (pink and blue monster). This was really a fun image to color! I used my Prisma pencils and coordinated it with one of my all time favorite patterned papers from Doodlebug (I am getting down to scraps!). I kept the layout super simple and added my signature heart die cut. This one will fit in an envelope and only require 1 stamp...woot woot!

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Neenah CS, SU! Passion Pink CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Die

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Monster Party

Good morning! It's that time of year again...time for Bugaboo's Annual Birthday Bash at Catch the Bug! To celebrate 9 years, we are having a Monster Bash, so stay tuned for some fun challenges and great inspiration! We are kicking off the week with a Monster Party...that's right, we want to see monsters on your project!

Here is what I have created for you:

I've used Make it Snappy Monsterific and pulled out some festive paper from my stash. The image is colored with pencils to coordinate with the papers and I've used an older sketch from Freshly Made Sketches. Once again, I realized I haven't used any embellishments...hmmm, interesting! I love embellishments, but sometimes I think you don't need them. What do you think?

Image: Bugaboo "Make it Snappy Monsterific" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: Neenah CS, PTI CS, SU CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies (circle, heart), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Design Team's creations here, and the challenge details here...play along for the chance to win awesome Bugaboo images!

Challenges entered:

Color Crazy Challenge: Anything Goes

Crafty Catz: #444 Anything Goes (with an optional twist...Birthday)

Shopping Our Stash: #385 Winter Blues

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

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

Bugaboo Birthday Bash: Sketch

Welcome to Day 2 of Bugaboo's Birthday Bash! Today we have a great sketch for you to try; here it is:

I went with one of Jodie's adorable chicks; there are several to choose from. She's colored with pencils and accented with glitter...I couldn't resist adding some "eye shadow"! LOL  Here's a close up:

Image: Bugaboo Birthday Bird 03 Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Aqua Mist and Hibiscus Burst CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Embellishments: Martha Stewart Glitters in "Lemon Drop" and "Crystal Fine"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with details on how to play along for awesome prizes! Hope to see your creations!

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #10 Anything Goes
Crazy for Challenges: #417 Duck (or other feathered creature)
Naughty or Nice Challenges: #47 It's a Celebration

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Birthday Bash: Bold and Bright Birthday Wishes

Welcome to Day 1 of Bugaboo's 8th Birthday Bash! Our theme this year is "Birds, Butterflies, and Birthday Wishes". Our challenge today is "Bold and Bright Birthday Wishes"...we hope you will play along!

I've used the adorable Charlie...don't you love his underbite? He's colored with pencils to coordinate with the Doodlebug patterned papers. I've used the sketch from Hand Stamped Sentiments and added an extra banner with the hand stamped sentiment.

Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Charlie Birthday Digital Image

Sentiment: Totally Stampalicious Bugaboo Clear Stamp Set

Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Pure Poppy CS, Hobby Lobby CS (aqua), Doodlebug Patterned Paper

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, Foam Tape

You can check out the DT's awesome creations here, along with the challenge details. You are playing for Bugaboo images...there is something for everyone...so get crafty and play along!

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: #274 Birthday
Hand Stamped Sentiments: Sketch #280

Little Red Wagon: Boy Oh Boy
Seize the Birthday: Birthday
Tuesday Throwdown: #374 Layer It Up

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Oldie But Goodie

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie Thursday at Catch the Bug and I'm using Cat Rat Birthday.

I made this card for my daughter's boyfriend's birthday. His favorite color is green and I knew I wanted it to have an orange cat on it, so I went hunting through my images for the perfect one. (A little background on the "orange cat"....We have an orange cat named Wendel and Carter just loves him! When the kids come home from school for the weekend, playing with Wendel is at the top of the list. It's fun to see the softer side of a young man! I do realize this doesn't really look like a card for a young man, but Carter did understand the "Wendel" connection!) I've colored the image with pencils and restrained myself from glittering it up..lol! I used some birthday themed papers from a 6x6 pad and added a bit of ribbon for embellishing. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Cat Rat Birthday" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI New Leaf and Orange Zest CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: SU! Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone,Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here for inspiration...then pick an oldie but goodie from your stash and create!

Challenges entered:

Always Fun Challenges: #27 Lots of Layers
Crafty Animals: #7 Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges: #165 One for the Boys
Incy Wincy Designs: Let's Celebrate
Make My Monday: #56 Animal Antics

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo: New Release Tuesday

Good morning! It's New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo; it's one of my favorite characters, Gus, and he's a bit cheeky! I've colored him with pencils to coordinate with the patterned paper, here's a close-up:

The sketch is an old one from Your Next Stamp.

Image: Frame It-Gus Another Year Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI New Leaf and Dark Chocolate CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, EK Success Circle Punch, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with today's releases here.

Challenges entered:

Alphabet Challenge Blog: "M" for Make Your Mark
The Crafter's Cafe: #181 Boys Will Be Boys

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

That's MISTER old fart to you!

Good morning! It's "Anything Goes" at Catch the Bug this week! A friend asked if I would make a card for her dad's birthday...she wanted it to say "90", but other than that I was able to just create...how fun!

I went with Gus...and a little humor! He's colored with pencils to coordinate with some papers from my stash. I've embellished with mesh and ribbon, along with a sentiment and die cut numbers.

Image: Bugaboo "Gus Birthday-Old Fart" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Orange Zest and Dark Chocolate CS, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Orange Zest Satin Ribbon, Brown Mesh (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, PTI Number 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 some of Jodi's adorable Bugaboo images! Check out these new images in the shop; I adore the Halloween ones...such cuteness...swoon! (Stay tuned...I will be using these...can't wait to color them up!)

Challenges entered:

Crafty Friends: #65 Birthdays
Moving Along With The Times: #53 Add a Number
Really Reasonable Ribbon: #171 Anything Goes with Ribbon
Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug July Color Challenge

Good morning! We have a Color Challenge for you this Saturday at Catch the Bug...it's bright and summery...love it! Here it is:

Instead of going with patterned paper, I decided to go all white to keep the focus on the image and the colors. I like how it turned out! I've used pencils to color the chick and liberally accented her with glitter. I've matted her with die cuts; the "pinked" edge die cut is textured vellum, like the band. I think the white on white is elegant and a fun change of pace. Card sketch is from Paper Play Sketches. Here's a close-up:

 

Image: Bugaboo "Birthday Bird 01" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, PTI Vellum
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitters in "Sugar Cube" and "Bubble Gum"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

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

Challenge details:

Color Crazy Challenge: #29 Anything Goes
Crafty Catz: #380 Party Time
Paper Play Sketches: Sketch #47

Seize the Birthday: Option of "Splatter"

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy 'Bird"day Chickie!

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie day at Catch the Bug...I love going through all my images to pick one! I went with one of the chickz, I guess you could say I have a thing for chicks, chickens, and birds!

She's colored with pencils and accented with glitter. Oh no, I am realizing right now that I didn't give her any "glittery eyeshadow"...will have to fix that! LOL The sketch is from Try Stampin' on Tuesday.

Image: Bugaboo "Chickz-Happy Birdday Chickie" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold CS, SU! Pink Passion CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

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

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps and More: #247 Make Your Mark
Animal Friends: #51 Winged Animals
Create and Makes: #12 Anything Goes/Optional Use Yellow
Cutie Pie: #112 All Creatures Great and Small
Modsquad: Colorful Creations
Mustard Seed Faith: Birds, Butterflies, or Nature Scenes
Pile It On: #131 Fancy Folds and/or Birds
Try Stampin'-Or Not-On Tuesday: #327 Sketch (Optional: All Bolds or All Pastels)

Tuesday Throwdown: #348 Party Time

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo...Anything But a Card

Good morning!  It's ABC Monday at Catch the Bug...Anything But a Card. I love to make gift packaging, so I went with a decorated tin pail. Eggbert is colored to coordinate with the ribbon, and I've added subtle glitter to match the iridescent shred.

Image: Not yet in Bugaboo Store
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Berry Sorbet CS
Embellies: Assorted Ribbons, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

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

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: #254 Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Freebie Friday

Good morning! It's Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug and this cute little monkey is up for grabs at the Bugaboo store!  I love monkeys!

I've colored him with pencils and used one of my simple go-to layouts, embellishing simply with a button.

Image: Bugaboo Birthday Monkey Topper Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select, Dark Chocolate, and Pure Poppy CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Glue Dot

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

Challenges entered:

4 Crafty Chicks: #353 Birthday
AAA Cards: #91 Birthday
Addiceted to Stamps and More: #244 Clean and Simple
The Crazy Challenge: #249 Birthday

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Birdbrain Balloon

Good morning!  I've got a CAS Birthday card to share using one of my favorite Birdbrains.  Don't you just love his expression?  Kind of how I feel when my birthday rolls around!  LOL

The image is colored with pencils and I've added Glossy Accents to the balloon. Dies are from Lawn Fawn, I love how they add that "extra" touch to the edge. I finished it off with some enamel dots.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Balloon" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Hawaiian Shores and Orange Zest CS, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Embellies: My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies

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

Challenges entered:

Come and Get it Challenges: It's in the Male
Cut It Up: #116 Birthday Cards
Inky Chicks: Happy Birthday
Make My Monday: Birds
Moving Along With the Times: #39 For a Man
Sunday Stamps: Sketch #146

Tuesday Throwdown: Things with Wings

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS August Blog Hop

Good morning; it's time for From the Heart Stamps August Blog Hop!  Our theme is "Use Your Stash"; sounds fun, right?!

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 FTHS Store.  Plus, one lucky commentor on the FTHS Blog has a chance to win a $15 voucher!

If you have arrived from From the Heart Stamps you are in the right place, if not why don't you start there so that you don't miss anything?

I've used Party Hat Birdbrain; she's colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  Don't you just love the look on her face?  She's a hoot!  I've done some simple layering and embellished with a twine/button combo.  

Old Stash: Twine, Buttons
New Stash: Doodlebug Paper, Gina Marie Designs Die (I love how the x's coordinate with the twine/button.)

Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Party Hat Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: B.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold CS, SU! Pink Passion CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Doodlebug Button, Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Gina Marie Designs Die (circle), Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's Blog to see her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Sunday, August 7th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted at From the Heart Stamps on Wednesday, June 10th.

Challenges entered:

4 Crafty Chicks: Favorite Designer (Doodlebug patterned paper because the it makes me smile!  Plus, I love the color palettes and the coordinating extras like buttons, enamel dots, etc.)
Hannah and Friends: Animals
Hand Stamped Sentiments: Sketch #243

Tuesday Throwdown: Happy Birthday
Watercooler Wednesday: Jean's "B" Theme Challenge (bird, birthday, balloons, button, banner)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow 5th Birthday

Good morning!  It's Ruby's Rainbow's 5th birthday and Shaz has chosen our challenge for this fortnight...it's "Your Favorite Color" plus she is giving away some "Birthday Candy"!

This one is tough...I like so many colors!  I would say my favorite, though, is pink...all shades!  I have used one of Faith's adorable Birdbrains and colored her with pencils, then accented the image with glitter.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Party Hat Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P., PTI Raspberry Fizz, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Bunny Bytes Sequins
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Also, some of the DT will be giving away a little "Birthday Candy" in honor of the occasion, so you will want to visit their blogs.  I will also have something up for grabs!  To be in the running please leave a comment about your favorite birthday, I would love to read it!  Following my blog is optional, but I would love it if you did! (wink!)  I will post a picture of my offering later today.

Please check out the From the Heart Stamps mid-week inspiration post here, you are sure to be inspired!

Challenge entered:

Come and Get It Challenges: Bright Colors 
Crafty Boots: Use a Sentiment
Stamps & Fun = Creativity: Birthday
Sunday Stamps: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela