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