Bugaboo Freebie Friday...AKV Fall Leaves

Good morning! It's Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug and I'm playing with the adorable AKV Fall Leaves today. I find it hard to resist that cheerful, smiling face! I've colored the image to coordinate with this fabulous patterned paper from Doodlebug; what I like so much are the not-traditional fall colors. I have to say that I love a fall card in lavender and teal! I've used a past sketch from Freshly Made Sketches #410. Here's a close-up: 

Image: Bugaboo AKV Leaves Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI CS (Lavender Moon), SU! CS (teal), Doodlebug Patterned Papers
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart), Lawn Fawn Die (hello), The Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: #179 Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog: #295 Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog: #45 Anything Goes Coloring
Corrosive Challenge Blog: #11 Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar Challenge: November "Cute and Girly"
Crafty Gals Corner: #201 Anything Fall Goes
Cut It Up: #187 Celebrate Fall

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, they are sure to inspire you! You can snag your FREE AKV Leaves image here. If you make a card with the image, please leave a comment on this post so I can check out YOUR creation!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Fall Y'All

Good morning! We have a fun challenge for you at Catch the Bug...this week we challenge you to make a Fall themed card. Sounds good, right?! We have definitely transitioned into fall here in the Midwest. I see the leaves are starting to drop; no raking for me yet, though. Our hearty Maples like to hold onto their leaves...I will be raking when it is good and chilly! LOL

I like to find a sketch challenge for inspiration, but couldn't find one that went with the image I'd chosen, so I went with a simple layout. I've colored the image with pencils and added die cuts and enamel dots for embellishing. This one is "mail friendly"...nice and flat! I wanted to bring out the pretty teal in the patterned paper; what do you think of the teal scarecrow's hat and the enamel dots? Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Happy Fall Trio" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Pumpkin Pie CS, PTI Dark Chocolate CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, The Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots

Please head on over to Catch the Bug to see what the rest of the Design Team have created for you; you are sure to be inspired!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps and More: #362 Make Your Mark
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite Stitching Style (I love the dies that include a stitched pattern on the die cut. Why? Ease of use! You are accomplishing 2 functions with one step...no extra equipment to get out.)
Aud Sentiments Challenge: #237 Halloween/Fall +A Sentiment
Crafty Calendar: October Challenge "Autumn Colors/Halloween"
Make My Monday: #106 Autumn
Shopping Our Stash: #406 "It's Pumpkin Spice Season"
Watercooler Wednesday Challenge: WWC242 Marsha's "All About Occasions" Challenge 

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

Hogs and Kisses!

Good morning!  We have a fun new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, along with a new "twist" to "spotlight or 3D parts of the image".  Here's the sketch:

I went with the "twist" only this week.  I had already printed Pumpkin PigWit twice, with the intent of paper piecing, and wanted to use the fall image since I will soon be moving on to Christmas images.  The image is colored with pencils and Pigwit's eyes are dotted with a gel pen.  I've cut out (and popped up) his "hat", snout, the center portions of the pumpkins, and some of the leaves.  I pulled some fall patterned paper from my stash and decided to pick up the blue dot in the background...even though I have colored nothing in the image blue...theory being that blue and orange are complementary colors.  I wasn't sure how it would look, but I like it!  I've added a bit of ribbon and a diecut heart with an extra sentiment.  This is a really fun technique to do and it does add a lot of interest to the image...give it a try!

Here's a close-up of the 3D detail:

Image/Sentiment: FTHS Pumpkin PigWit Digital Image
Sentiment (XOXOXO): FTHS Blowing Kisses Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Signo Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Marina Mist, PTI Dark Chocolate, KI Memories Patterned Paper
Embellie: SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon
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...we do hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Crafting With Friends: Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes
Dragonfly Journeys: You "Leaf" Me Breathless
Stamps & Fun = Creativity: Sketch

Try it on Tuesday: Lots of Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday #382

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday; Simon Says Stamp is sponsoring this week.  One lucky player will win $25 to spend in the store!  Here's this week's sketch:

I combined this challenge with Catch the Bug's "Fall" theme challenge.  I colored Edward to coordinate with this pretty patterned paper...I like that the leaves aren't tradition fall colors, it's a nice little twist!  I embossed the blue panel with a wood grain texture, added a sentiment from Stampendous and a bit of twine.

Image: Bugaboo "Edward-Fall Pumpkins" Digital Image
Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Orange Zest, SU! Island Indigo, Carta Bella Patterned Paper
Embellie: Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girl's creations here, along with the challenge details.

Please check out the rest of the Bugaboo DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Halloween and Fall images are 25% off through October 31st, so this is the perfect time to pick up those images on your wish list!

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Animals
C.R.A.F.T.: Autumn/Halloween/ Thanksgiving/Bonfire Night
Crafting By Designs: All About Autumn
Crafty Catz: Embossing
Mod Squad Challenge Blog: Get Your "Fall" On
Time Out Challenges: "Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile."

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

What's up chick?

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Silvi has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Autumn Leaves" on your project.  Great timing, as the leaves are really starting to fall here plus I have been excited to used this cool patterned paper since I bought it!

I went with one of Faith's adorable Birdbrain images...love them!  The image is colored with pencils and die cut; I've embellished with a banner and buttons.  I love the quirky colors on this fall card...such fun!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Raking Leaves Birdbrains" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze, PTI Royal Velvet, Bella BLVD. Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Please check out the Ruby's Rainbow "Autumn Leaves" creations here, along with the From the Heart Stamps weekly inspiration post here.

Challenges entered:

Crafty Cardmakers: Triple B (cool challenge...I used blue, banner, buttons)
Crazy 4 Challenges: Leaves
Incy Wincy Designs: Something Old (buttons), Something New (patterned paper)
Jellypark Friends: Autumn/Fall
Open Minded Crafting Challenges: Fall/Autumn

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Harvest Blessings

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches; this one is a quick and easy layout...it lets the image shine.

I've used a pre-colored image from Doodle Pantry, called Pumpkin, and added one of the sentiments.  It's paired with some fall colored papers and embellished with twill and Bella Dots.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pumpkin Pie, PTI Dark Chocolate, Imaginisce DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, Bella Dots
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

We have a new addition to the TMS team; please welcome Kris!  You can check out the rest of the DT's creations along with the challenge information here.  We hope you will give the sketch a try!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Brown Sugar: Thanksgiving
Card Mania: Autumn Colors
Digi Haven: Fall
Ladybug Crafts: Autumn Colors
Savvy Handmade Cards: Photo Inspiration
Stampin' For the Weekend: Autumn/Fall Colors
That Craft Place: Sentiment

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Owls On a Fence

Good morning!  It's Monday, so that means we have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps...it's a fun one, so I hope you will play along!

I used one of Faith's newer images...(you get 3 versions when you purchase this image!)...and made a fall card.  The image is colored with pencils...I loved coloring their cute, little scarves!  I've embellished with mini brads and mesh.

Image: FTHS Owls On a Fence
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Ocean Tides and Dark Chocolate, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: Chocolate Mesh, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Here is the sketch:

You can check out the rest of the DT's cards here, along with the challenge details.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Brown Sugar: Things With Wings
Crafting for All Seasons: Autumn Colors
Digi Galore: Wings
Hiding in My Craft Room: Fall Colors
The Squirrel and the Fox: Animal Antics
Top Tip Tuesday: Seasons

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop.  We are welcoming fall today as well as welcoming some new team members!  (Yay, one of them is me!)

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win the image that the designer used.  Additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $5 gift voucher to the store!

If you have arrived from Ruza's Blog, you are in the right place; if not you can start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so you won't miss anything.

Here is my project, using Autumn Flower Jar.

Image: FTHS "Autumn Flower Jar"
Ink: Printer, Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Ruby Red and Garden Green, PTI Dark Chocolate, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone. Corner Chomper, MFT Upsey Daisy Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Now head over to Dee's Blog to see what she has created.

Thanks for hopping with us today.  The hop will end on Monday, October 7 at 6 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, October 7.

Have fun hopping and good luck!

Angela

1st Place Pumpkin

Good morning!  Yay, the weekend is here and I'm back with another Bugaboo challenge!  "Indian Summer" is the theme for this challenge, so pull out your stamps and create!

I'm using AKV Fall Pumpkin Prize today; doesn't he look so proud of his 1st Place pumpkin?  The image is colored with pencils and I've done a bit of distressing to the papers.  I've embellished with ribbon and a handmade felt "mum"...that's what I'm calling it anyway!

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pumpkin Pie, PTI Dark Chocolate, Imaginisce DP
Embellies: SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Orange Zest Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Loopy Bloom Die-namics Die (MFT Chocolate Fudge Felt, Green Felt (stash))

I hope you'll check out the DT's creations, gain a bit of inspiration, and play along!  You may just win a prize!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: For the Kids
Crafty Catz: For Men/Boys
Papertake Weekly: Child's Play
The Corrosive Challenge: All About Fall
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Devine Digi

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Give Thanks

Good morning!  I'm here with a new challenge from the Creative Card Crew...this fortnight our challenge is "Anything Goes".  Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I thought I'd go with that.  I used a fun card kit from my stamping friend Jessica.  Take a look at all the goodies in there...I have enough to make many more cards...what a fabulous array of goodies!

I used the sketch from Sunday Stamps.  The image is colored with pencils, and her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I added Bella Dots, ribbon and a couple of leaves for embellishments.  

Image: MFT a' la modes

Paper: Cryogen

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Orange Zest and Dark Chocolate, The Paper Studio DP

Embellies: Bella Dots, PTI Orange Zest Grosgrain Ribbon, SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to CCC and check out the rest of the "Anything Goes" creations...better yet, play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

ATCs With Attitude: Anything Goes or Fall/Winter

Card Makin' Mamas: Thanksgiving or Thank You 

CCEE Stampers: Fall or Thanksgiving Theme

Eclectic Ellapu: Layering or Openable or Interactive

Frosted Designs: Color Challenge

Just Us Girls: Color Challenge

Simply Create Too: Use Your Stash (Card kit from last autumn)

Thanks for stopping by!  I would love for you to comment and tell me what you are thankful for this year....

Angela

TMS#110

Good Tuesday morning! It's time for another challenge at the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog. Our sketch this week is drawn by DT member Jessica, and our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps who has a huge variety of fun stamps to suit everyone's taste. Great sketch and fun stamps...what more could a stamper want?

I chose this cute little gal called "Thanksgiving Girl"; I like her sweet, country look. I printed her on DP, then again on CS before coloring her with pencils. I cut her out, adhered her to the DP and applied a bit of black gel pen to her eyes. I added some ribbons, a leaf diecut and a button to finish the card. I like the fall DP with the unexpected bit of blue...such a pretty color combo!

Stamp: Bugaboo "Thanksgiving Girl" Digital Stamp

Ink: Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: SU! Pumpkin Pie, PTI Dark Chocolate, Imaginisce DP

Embellies: SU! Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine, Button (my stash)

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, PTI Leaf Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I'd love to see you play along this week; the prize is 7 digital stamps from Bugaboo Stamps...how awesome is that? Here's a link to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog so you can check out the rest of the DT's fun creations.

Thanks for stopping by; have a great day!

Angela