Happy Birthday to Ewe!

Good morning! It's ABC Monday at Catch the Bug...that's right, Anything But a Card! I have a gift box to share with you. I love the pre-scored gable boxes from Hobby Lobby; I stock up when they are 1/2 price because they are so simple to just fold on the scored lines to assemble, then add an image, band, and die cuts, fill with shred and insert gift...easy peasy! Cute too!

The darling sheep are colored with pencils to coordinate with the scrap of patterned paper from Doodlebug. I went with orange and blue because my son loves orange. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Topper-Happy Birthday to Ewe Trio Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI and SU! CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Gable Box, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Dies (stars, heart)

Please head on over to Catch the Bug to check out what my teamies have created for your inspiration!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments Challenge: #253 Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Color Crazy Challenge: Week 24 Anything Coloring Goes
Crafty Friends Challenge: #138 Men and/or Boys
Just Add Ink: #510 Fancy Fold
Little Red Wagon: #554 Animal Antics

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

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

Catch the Bug...Anything But a Card

Good morning! Monday means Anything But a Card at Catch the Bug. I've used one of my favorite Christmas images and decorated a tin filled with Hershey's Nuggets. This is such an easy item to create and have on hand...just in case you need a "little something" unexpectedly!

The image is colored with pencils and I've added some die cuts for embellishing. The candy is wrapped with a strip of patterned paper and the image is attached to a band so it will easily slide on and off the tin.

Image: Bugaboo "Reindeer Trio" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI and SU! CS, The Paper Studio Glitter CS, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies

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

Challenges entered:

Allsorts Challenge Blog: #548 Christmas Gifts
Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers: #149 Y is for Yummy

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug: Anything But a Card

Good morning...it's Monday so that means it's Anything But a Card at Catch the Bug! Since Christmas is just around the corner, I'm going with some gift packaging. I really love these gable boxes from Hobby Lobby. They are easy to decorate, fill with paper shred, add a gift...voila'! Cute and easy peasy!

I've colored these adorable reindeer with pencils; I love how their eyes appear to be peeping at me! LOL I've added a band to the box, popped the image up with foam tape, and added some glittery star die cuts. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Reindeer Trio Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Black Sharpie
Paper: Neenah CS, SU! CS, The Paper Studio Glitter CS
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, The Paper Studio Gabel Box, Foam tape

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

Challenges entered:

Color Crazy Challenge: Week #34 Anything Coloring Goes
Cute Card Thursday: #597 Anything But a Card
Watercooler Wednesday: WWC#236 Heidi's "All About Occasions" Challenge

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

ABC

Good morning friends; it's ABC Monday at Catch the Bug! Graduation is just around the corner, so I have some gift packaging for my "Anything But a Card" project today. I purchase these handy gable boxes at Hobby Lobby when they are 50% off; they're nice to have on hand and easy to decorate. They give your gift a little extra oomph!

I've colored the image with pencils, layered it with a die cut and popped it up with foam tape over a simple band. I've added a touch of glitter to the stars and diploma and a die cut glittery star and heart for embellishing. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image (not yet in store)
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI CS, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper, The Paper Studio Glitter Paper (black), Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS (pink)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Dies (heart, star), Foam Tape

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

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #25 Anything Goes with a Critter
Animal Friends: #73 Sheep/Lamb
Crafty Catz: #458 Anything Goes (Optional Twist: All Things Great and Small)
Dragonfly Dreams: Include an Animal
Mix It Up Challenge Blog: #24 /Anything Goes Plus Black and White Plus 1 Other Color

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

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 Christmas in July: Wrap It Up With a Twist

Good morning! Welcome to Day 3 of Bugaboo's Christmas in July; today we are challenging you to create something you'd use to wrap up a gift!  But wait...there is a twist! Please use non-traditional colors! Sounds fun, right?!

I went through my paper stash to find something non-traditional for inspiration. I thought the turquoise and lavender was so pretty and perfect for this challenge! I colored the elf with pencils, to coordinate, and used non-traditional colors for the ornaments too. I've added a band to the gift box, then mounted the image on a sparkly die cut, accented it with a touch of glitter, and adhered it to the box with foam tape. Here's a close-up of the image:

Image: Bugaboo "Elf 001" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Bo Bunny Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Gift Box from Hobby Lobby, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details. I can't wait to see your creation!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas #342 : Anything Goes (w/ option of using a die cut)
Cut It Up #126: Christmas in July (include a die cut)

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

Catch the Bug ABC

Good morning; it's ABC Monday at Catch the Bug!  With graduation just around the corner, I decorated a little tin for gift giving!

I decided to go non-traditional and use pink instead of the school colors!  The image is colored with pencils and the pink stars are accented with glitter to coordinate with the sparkly pink band.  I've done some simple layering and adhered the panel to the tin with foam tape.  I've added some iridescent shred and a die cut "16" to finish.  You can hide all sorts of goodies within the shred...gift cards, money, candy, small gifts, etc.

Image: Bugaboo "Ewe-Congratulations to Ewe" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI True Black CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, Decorative Filler
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, PTI Number Dies, Foam Tape, Tin Bucket

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

Challenges entered:

4 Crafty Chicks: Graduation
Through the Purple Haze: Add a Number
Time Out: Celebrations (with the optional twist of die cutting or fussy cutting)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela