Gus Tidbits: Consciousness....

Good morning!  Catch the Bug's Saturday challenge is a fun one this week...Masculine!  I immediately thought of Gus...love him!  I've colored him with pencils and added Glossy Accents to his glasses.  The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches; I've added a sentiment and Bella Dots for embellishing.  Here's a close-up:

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo "Gus Tidbits Consciousness" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Aqua Mist, Orange Zest, and Dark Chocolate CS, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bella Dots, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, PTI 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 Bugaboo images!

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Use a Die Cut
Crafty Boots: Masculine
Craft Rocket Challenges: For a Man/Boy
Digi Choosday: Add a Sentiment
Going Grey with Scrap Creations: Father's Day/Masculine
Inky Chicks: Father's Day or Masculine
Ooh La La Creations: One For the Boys
Polkadoodles: For the Boys
Try it on Tuesday: It's All About Him
Tuesday Throwdown: Man's World
Tuesday Morning Sketches: Sketch #355

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow...Anything Goes

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Helen P. has chosen our challenge and it is Anything But a Card...sounds fun!

Instead of papercrafts, I took a different route...beading!  A friend of mine used to own a bead shop and I really became interested in creating jewelry...bracelets, necklaces, earrings.  Such fun to play with/arrange the beads until you create something you like.  This piece is made of oxidized silver, seed beads and stone beads.

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS June Blog Hop

Good morning; it's time for From the Heart Stamps June Blog Hop!  We have a fun and unique hop for you this month; every image is new and each designer was able to request a theme for Faith to design.  How fun is that?!?! 

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win the featured image on that blog!

In addition to the images offered on each blog, one very lucky hopper will be able to work with Faith to create an image!  When you comment here, please include what kind of image you would like if you win.

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

Have courage and be kind...Cinderella  Wise words to live by!  When I saw the set(s) that Faith designed for me, I wasn't sure what route I would go with my "Glamour Birdbrain", but when I saw this sentiment I knew I had to use it and the shoes to match!  I Googled "Cinderella" for reference and decided to use her dress colors on my card...it's a bit "Tiffany-esque"!  On point with the "Glamour Girl" theme!

The image is colored with pencils; her bow is black in reference to the black choker Cinderella wears.  Of course, I've added some glittery "eye shadow".  (I had asked for lashes on my image, not only did I get them but I got eye liner too!  Love!)  I've done some simple layering and embellished with Swarovski flatbacks.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Glamour Birdbrain" Digital Set
***Check out the companion set "Glamour Girl Accessories"!
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and True Black CS, Bazill Bling CS
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Crystal"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Sunday, June 12th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, June 15th.

Challenges entered:

Alphabet Challenge: G for Girly
Aud Sentiments: Anything Goes (+ a sentiment)
Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons: Make it Girly
Deep Ocean Challenge: Our Furry/Feathered Friends
Pile It On: Tic-Tac-Toe (stripes, die cut, bird)

The Crafty Addicts: Anything Goes/Bling it On
Try Stampin' -Or Not- On Tuesday: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Sending Love

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday, along with a new sponsor...A Day for Daisies; here's the sketch:

The lovely image is colored with pencils and the wings are accented with glitter.  I've done some distressing and simple layering, finishing with some leafy vine die cuts and a sentiment.

Image: A Day for Daisies
Sentiment: Hero Arts
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet, and Simply Chartreuse CS, Patterned Paper (scrap from stash)
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Cheery Lynn Deigns "Fanciful Flourish" Dies, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along for the chance to win a $12 Gift Certificate to A Day for Daisies shop.

Challenges entered:

Cardz 4 Galz: Vintage or Shabby Chic
Crafting for all Seasons: Make it Girly
Cut It Up: Any Sketch (+die cuts)
Fab 'n' Funky: Enchanted I'm Sure
Through the Purple Haze: Use a Die and/or a Punch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sunny Wishes

Good morning!  It's Oldie But Goodie day at Catch the Bug...I love to pull out Jodie's older images!  Have you ever just looked through the store?  I love finding new images to color and there are so many categories to choose from...I have a long wish list!

I"m working with a fun JJ image today.  (I live in a resort town, so we are gearing up for the "Summer People" to hit the shores; soon we'll be seeing a lot of beachgoers!)  She's colored with pencils and I've added glossy effects to her glasses and some touches of glitter on her beverages.  The sketch is from (love it!) and I've embellished with some die cuts and sequins.  I like how this one turned out...nice and sparkly!  Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "JJ Beach" Digital Image
Sentiment: Kraftin' Kimmie
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Summer Sun, PTI Raspberry Fizz, Patterned Paper (my stash-scraps), Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Bunny Bytes Designs Sequins, Doodlebug Glitter (pink), Martha Stewart Glitter (orange), Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire some crafting...and maybe some shopping too!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiment: Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Cards und More: Let's Use Lots of Color 
Crafting for all Seasons: Make it Girly
Crafty Catz: Get Ready for Summer
Crafty Friends: Summer Time
Crafty Gals Corner: Rays of Sunshine (use yellows)
Die Cuttin' Divas: Anything Goes with Die Cuts (Lil' Inker Designs Stitched Sun/Clouds and Stitched Ovals)
Fairytale Challenge: For Girls Only
Sassy Sketcharinos: Sketch #10

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Nerd Boy Balloon

Good morning and Happy Memorial Day!  In addition to remembering your loved ones, I hope you are able to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.  We have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, along with a new twist "Show Off Your Coloring Skills"; here's the sketch:

I would have done a 1 layer card with a colored image in the right lower corner, but since I'm without a printer right now (thank goodness for the printing service at the library!) I had to improvise and make use of the images I have printed and waiting to be colored.  I have several printed on a page and I would have needed to pre-plan the layout, so I did the next best thing...cut a hole so I could slip my image between the layers and let it peek out.  It worked!  Faith's adorable new image is colored with pencils and I've added some Glossy Accents to his glasses...I really do need to remember to use this more often...love the raised shine!  I've embellished with banners, a button, and some twine.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Nerd Boy Balloon" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, Simple Stories Patterned Paper
Embellie: Ranger Glossy Accents, PTI Button, Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies

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:

Cards and More: Let's Use Lots of Color
Jo's Scrap Shack: Anything Goes
Pile It On: Tic Tac Toe (plus at lease 1 other challenge)
Tuesday Throwdown: For a Child

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Let it snow!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Silvi has chosen a Color Combo!  She would like to see Red, Green, and White/Cream...sounds fun!

I immediately thought of Christmas and used one of Faith's Birdbrains that I already had printed.  The image is colored with pencils and I've added some glittery "eye shadow".  The sketch is from Mojo Monday; I've done some simple layering and embellished with a glittery snowflake and sentiment.  I think the Birdbrain looks a bit disgruntled at the prospect of snow...the same way I feel!  Here's a close-up: 

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Winter Scarf" Digital Set
Sentiment: SU!
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P.110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Lemon Drop" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snow" Die-namics, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the Ruby's Rainbow DT creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

Please check out the From the Heart Stamps Mid-week Inspiration Post here; remember there's still time to play along with this week's Sketch Challenge!

Challenges entered:

52 Christmas Card Countdown: Little Christmas Critters
A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes w/ Christmas/Winter 
Crafty Calendar Challenge: Things with Wings 
Mojo Monday: Sketch #449

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela