Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Happy 4th...from Margaret!


Good morning!  I was the lucky winner of the Bugaboo sketch challenge and my prize was 10 digital stamps...woo hoo!  Oh my gosh, I had so much fun picking them out!  I love Margaret, and Stella, and Gus....  I just had to work with one of them right away.  Since the 4th is right around the corner, I went with Margaret Calendar Month July.  Is she a hot tamale or what?  I'm loving her lipstick!

Margaret is colored with pencils and all of the white stars have some sparkly glitter...nice and festive!  I used some Doodlebug DP that I have had in my stash for years, added some ribbon and twine, along with another glittery star and a button.  The sketch is from Seems a Little Sketchy; I thought it was perfect for Margaret!

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", PTI Blueberry Sky Grosgrain Ribbon, The Twinery Twine, PTI Enchanted Evening Button
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, EK Success Star Punch, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Red, White, and Blue
Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Use Twine, Buttons, and a Sentiment
Crafty Sentiments: Red, White, and Blue
Gingerloft Challenge: Red, White, and Blue
House of Gilli: Red, White, and Blue 
Loves Rubberstamps: Red, White, and Blue
Make it Monday: Anything Goes
Paper Pretties: Independence Day Inspiration
Pile it On: Make Your Own Embellishment
Tip Top Tuesday: Independence Day or Stars and Stripes
Totally Stampalicious: Red and White and ?
Use It Tuesdays: Be Patriotic! (I used Doodlebug DP that has been in my stash for years!)

My TIP (for Tip Top Tuesday) is:  Make what you like and don't second guess yourself!  My husband told me there was way too much going on with this one, but that's okay...we all have different tastes.  Create and enjoy the process!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

35 comments:

Jessi Fogan said...

I love the fun twine you used, and oh my, Margaret's starry bra makes me giggle. What a face on her!

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,love the image and fab colours.xxx

Imke said...

Congrats on your win ! Fabulous card, Angela. I also love the Bugaboo images. They are so much FUN ! On your card fits (as always)everything. Love it !

Basslady said...

hahaha...i am cracking up!

what a funny image!

your cards have such a BIG ability to make me smile...you are such a funny crafting-ladies!

thank you for all the joy you bring with your cards!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Rene said...

Awesome! LOVE your layout! Thank you so much for joining us at MIM this week. Don't forget to leave a comment for another entry for a chance at our second prize! Good luck,
Rene :D

ahlers5 said...

Oh my gosh, I so love this card. Spectacular! Thanks so much for joining us at Totally Stampalicious this week.
Diane

Linda Palmer said...

Congrats on your fabulous win and on a gorgeous card. I love everything about it and everything on it. What do men know!!! You did a great job. I love all the sparkle.

Unknown said...

How funny is this!!! I got so tickled when I seen it. Congratulations on the win. I bet you did have a lot of fun picking out images. This one is a hoot.
Great job on it too!
Hugs..

Elizabeth Hart said...

Love that background paper on this cute card. Thanks so much for joining our red, white and blue at challenge at Gingerloft.

Sonya said...

Love that image...what a great card, so glad you joined us at UIT this week!

Elaine Stark said...

A great card. A great tip too. We all have different taste and your card is well designed and colour co-ordinated. Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday. Elaine

Sandy Trefger said...

Congratulation on your win! I love that digi Margaret and it works great with this SALS sketch! Thanks for joining in on our sketch challenge this week!

Mynn xx said...

LOL, this is great! LOVE the glittery star--a fabulous element! :)

Laura Love said...

What a fun card! I love the starry bra..LOL.. definately gave me the giggles! I have a friend that will be a Margaret when she gets older ;) Thanks so much for playing with us this week at Loves Rubberstamps!

Jacqueline Smith said...

What an awesome card, love the details that you used! Thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps!!

Kathy said...

So cute, I love Margaret, Stella and Gus! This is perfect for the 4th! Congrats on your win!

Lisa Minckler said...

Angela,
I'm not sure where to start! First off congratulations on winning the sketch challenge. Those images are fantastic and what fun to shop for 10 more of them. :D
Second, your card is priceless. I love the coloring and the layout. There is a lot going on in this card, but it's a lot of perfectly balanced accents and it brings your eye right back to the image. It's wonderful and your tip is excellent advice!

Thank you so much for playing along with us at Top Tip Tuesday!
Remember you can enter up to 3 projects and 3 tips.
Have a great one!
Lisa xx

CraftyMomOf3 said...

This is fabulous Angela!! Great layout, fabulous design and awesome papers!! Love that image! Bugaboo is one of my favs!!

Thanks for hanging with us at Loves Rubberstamps this week!!

Crafty Hugs!
Meredith

uksharon said...

Great card and works so well with the colour scheme.
Thanks for playing with us at CMM's this week.
Best wishes, Sharon

Chris said...

those stars are doing wonders for her boobs!! lol cute card!! happy 4th!

Scrappy said...

Wow! This is FANTASTIC! Great embellies and layout! We hope you will be back next week to join us at Catch the Bug with Bugaboo Stamps!

paper fun said...

I love your card. I think everything is just right. I love all the bling on the stars. It really takes it to that WOW factor.

Thanks for joining us at Seems a Little Sketchy.

Mari

Paul said...

Matgaret is great here! Fantastic colouring and a superb layout. Thanks so much for joining in with us this week for the Catch The Bug Recipe Challenge with Bugaboo Stamps. I hope you enjoyed it enough to join us again for our next challenge.
TFS
Paul
Crafty Blogocks
DT Member for Catch The Bug

Alyna said...

love ur cute image
the colors are nice
like ur layout and specially the star u have used :)
thanx for joining us at gingerloft
hugs
Alyna

Kasey ~ in Oz said...

Such a fun image on your card.

Followed your link from MIM. I'm 73, 81 & 83 this week. I'd love it if you to stop by and comment on your favourite one.

Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz

Sandy said...

Great card, Love Margaret she is just gorgeous. Your background paper is just perfect, love the words. Saw this on MIM Sandy :)

Cheryl said...

CUTE! That sketch is fantastic, and perfect for Margaret. Love how you colored her up. The sparkly star is awesome, and the "photo corner" balances it just right! Definitely not too much going on in this card!

Lisa Lara said...

Now this is one fabulous fourth of july card Angela. Love everything about it!

Unknown said...

Angela this is fabulous ,a super fun image, I like the background papers and the star too. well done Hugs Elaine

coldwaters2 said...

Loll oh this is brilliant, that image is ACE so is the design, thank you for joining our challenge this week at Crafty Sentiments
Hugs
Lorraine x

Caroljenks said...

Great card and AMAZING Top Tip too - I take it your husband will be joining in with the challenges soon ;)

I just LOVE your papers and those Bugaboo images ALWAYS make me smile when they pop up on my screen :) Fancy winning 10 of them - wow, I bet you were deliberating for hours!!!

Thanks for joining us over at Top Tip Tuesday for our Stars and Stripes Challenge :)

Carol x

Marjolaine said...

What a superb card! I especially love the star with all it's details and the twine.

Sheryl said...

Yay! I love this card! You have embellished it perfectly! I love it!
The corner embellishment and that sparkly star with the button are fabulous!
Hugs, Sheryl

Danielle said...

That image is so funny! Love how you used the twine.
Thank you for joining us at Use it Tuesday!

Anonymous said...

Love your card and that background DP is great. Your image is so cute as well. Thanks for joining our challenge at Use It Tuesdays this week and hope we will see you again.
Tammy DT