Back to School

Good morning!  This is my last post as Bugaboo's September "Biggest Fan"...let me tell you, it has been a fun month and I have loved playing along with the Bugaboo challenges!  Today we have an Inspiration Challenge, check out the photo:

Hmmm, school supplies!  Do you remember getting new school supplies every year?  That was always fun...a fresh, new beginning each year.  I liked school and fortunately my kids do too!

JJ is colored with pencils...I thought the image went so well with some fun paper from my stash.  For embellishing I have added some black mesh and an apple button, along with an assortment of goodies from the desk drawer...it was fun to "pile it on"!

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy and True Black, Little Yellow Bicycle DP
Embellies: Black Mesh Ribbon (stash), Apple Button (stash), Pencil, Clip, Paper Clips, Rubber Band
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the DT's cards and challenge details here...play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo digis!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Boots: A is for Apple
Creatalicious Challenges: School Time
Ribbon Carousel: Back to School
Sketch N Stash: Sketch (new=image, neglected=black mesh ribbon)

Thank you for stopping by; have a great weekend!

Angela

Green Devil

Good morning!  It's Tuesday so that means it's time for another fun sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches; our sponsor for the week is Stamp Fairy...I love their images!

Today I am working with Mimi; I decided to paper piece the image and make her a green devil, adding some glittery touches here and there.  I've kept the layout simple...used my Corner Chomper to add a bit of interest and added Bella Dots for embellishing.

Image: Stamp Fairy
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Simply Chartreuse and True Black, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Limeade" Glitter, Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

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

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge Blog: P for Paper Piecing
Card Makin' Mamas: For the Kids
Crafts for Eternity: Cute Kids
Opus Gluei: Boo

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Black Hat Society

I'm back with Bugaboo's new Stella Says Sketch sketch challenge.  It's a fun one this week...you could go clean and simple or dress it up fancy...or somewhere in between!  Here is the new sketch:

I love making Halloween cards and went with Margaret; she is colored with pencils and accented with lots of glitter...star, cape, buckles.  I've done a bit of distressing to the papers and added lots of die cuts...the sentiment makes me laugh!

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Baja Breeze and Crushed Curry, My Mind's Eye DP, The Paper Studio Black Glitter DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Crystal Fine" and "Sterling" Glitters, Doodlebug Glitter (yellow)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics "Cloud" and "Chevron Stripes" Dies, Martha Stewart Bat Punch, MFT Black Licorice Felt, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the challenge and gain a bit of inspiration here.  Why not give the sketch a try?

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafting For All Seasons: Make it Funny
Creative Corner Challenges: Halloween
Cut it Up: Going in Circles
Hiding in My Craft Room: Lots of Layers
Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Dies and Punches (DP, bat punch)
Papertake Weekly: Make it Sparkle
Sisterhood of Crafters: Devine Digis
Tuesday Throwdown: Things With Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo BINGO

Good morning!  Yay the weekend is here and to kick it off right, Bugaboo has a new BINGO challenge.  I love BINGO challenges...does anyone else ever try for blackout?!  Here is our BINGO card:

I went top left diagonally to the bottom right:

Player's Choice: Stella
Homemade Embellishments: Felt Flower
Button: Apple

Stella Calendar Months-September is colored with pencils and I've went with an "apple" theme.  The corners of the DP are rounded with the Corner Chomper and I've embellished with ribbon, a flower, and Bella Dots.  Hmmm, Stella looks a little stern...not so sure I would like having her for a teacher!  LOL  The sentiment reads, "We have enough youth..how about a fountain of smart?"  Not only is she stern, she's sassy!  As if you hadn't already guessed that when you noticed her lipstick....

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate, and Pinefeather, Fancy Pants Designs DP
Embellies: Bella Dots, Brown Satin Ribbon (stash), Apple Button (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Upsey Daisies" Die-namics Dies/PTI Aqua Mist Felt, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the DT's cards and challenge details here...play along for a chance to win!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Boots: A is for Apple
Die Cuttin' Divas: Use an Apple
Love's Rubberstamps: 1,2,3 Challenge (1 image, 2 designer papers, 3 embellishments-handmade flower, ribbon, Bella Dots)
Paper Playtime: Apples
Penney's Paper-Crafty: Use 2 or More Patterned Papers
Ribbon Carousel: Back to School
Stampin' for the Weekend: Back to School
The Stamping Chef: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Team Spirit

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you over at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight I picked the challenge and it is "Team Spirit".  That's right, show us your sport related cards and projects!

I decided to make a card for my daughter, who plays volleyball.  I used the MFT "Jersey" Stamp/Die-namics set.  I die cut the jersey, then stamped her number and the sentiment.  The card was looking a bit masculine, so I added a scalloped border to the main panel and some glitter to the jersey.  Do you think a 15 year old who doesn't think she should shave her legs because "boys don't" will appreciate the glitter?  I'm not so sure and yes, I did remind her that she is not a boy!  LOL  To finish it off, I added some cute ribbon from my stash.

Stamp Set: MFT Jersey
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, PTI DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Ribbon Trends Satin Ribbon
Extras: MFT Jersey Die-namics, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the creations from the team...they have done an awesome job with this challenge!

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

A Die For a Sketch: Sketch
Charisma Cardz: Your Number's Up
Creatalicious Challenges: School Time
Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Dies and Punches (PTI DP, volleyball themed ribbon)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Snowy Christmas

Hello!  It was a busy week/weekend; between work, Homecoming activities, the dance, and cupcakes I didn't seem to get much accomplished.  We sure did have lots of fun though!

I combined the Creative Card Crew Christmas Challenge with Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch.  Our Sponsor for Tuesday Morning Sketches is Raisin Boat...they sent me an adorable set called Snow Animals.  It was a fun set to work with...thank you Raisin Boat!

I started by stamping the center panel with trees and "snow".  The Santa Snow Bird was colored with pencils, glittered up, and mounted on some die cuts.  The papers are lightly distressed, and I've added ribbon and a glittery, layered snowflake for embellishing.

Image: Raisin Boat
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Palette Burnt Umber, SU! Soft Sky
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, and Pure Poppy, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: PTI Vintage Cream Grosgrain Ribbon, SU! Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", PTI Button
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will stop over to check out the DT cards and details for Creative Card Crew's Christmas Challenge here.

You can check out Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch here, along with the DT samples.

I hope you will play along with both challenges...you could do as I did and combine the two!

I am also entering my card in the following challenge:

Crafty Cardmakers: Winged Things
Addicted to Stamps: 1, 2, 3 (1 DP, 2 ribbons, 3 different stamps---snowbird, tree, snowflakes)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Stay tuned....

Hello!  My post for Creative Card Crew's Christmas Challenge will go live at 6 a.m.  See you then!

Angela

'tis the season

Hello!  I made this card for From the Heart Stamp's DT tryout.  I love the images and have a couple of stamping friends on the DT, so I thought I'd give it a whirl!

I am using Holly Jolly Christmas (it comes with sentiments too)...love those Birdbrains!  LOL  The image is colored with pencils and I've used a black gel pen on her eyes along with some glittery "eyeshadow"...there's a touch of glitter on the star too.  I wanted to keep the layout simple to keep the focus on the image, so I pieced together a background and tied on some red ribbon.

Image: FTHS Holly Jolly Christmas
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, SU! Bermuda Bay, My Mind's Eye "12 Days of Christmas" DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", PTI Pure Poppy Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

ABC Challenges: V for Very Cute
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long: Cute and Cuddly Christmas
Come and Get It Challenges: Focal Image on the Side of Card/Project
Cute Card Thursday: Hip to be Square
That Craft Place: Things With Wings

Thanks for stopping by...wish me 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

Smooch!!

Good morning!  We have a new sketch challenge for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches; this challenge also has a "twist"...we would like you to "Make It Shine"...that's right, show us the sparkle and bling!

I used a Stampendous image that my stamping budding Vickie challenged our group to create with...I love the image and it worked perfectly with the sketch!  I went with a clean and simple look...the image is colored with pencils and I've added subtle glitter to the girl's outfit and her heart.  I've also added a bit of bling to anchor my banner.

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU! Daffodil Delight, PTI Pure Poppy
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Light Siam", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone. Spellbinder's Nestabilities

You can check out the rest of the DT's cards and the challenge details here...I hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge Blog: "O" One Word Sentiment
The Paper Nest Dolls: CAS

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Stella Says Sketch

Good morning!  I have a card to share using the new sketch from Bugaboo.  The image I am using today is called Bentley-on the inside...He cracks me up!  You can see the sketch below and check out the challenge details here.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Ballet Blue, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: PTI Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Chevron Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Corner Challenge: Child's Play
Cut It Up Challenge Blog: Labor Day
Drunken Stampers: Buttons
Jellypark Challenges: All About Kids
Wordplay Saturday: Childhood

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Sweet 16

Good morning!  I have a card to share and some exciting news...for the month of September I am Bugaboo Stamps Biggest Fan and will get to play along with their challenges!  How cool is that?  It's no secret that I am a huge fan, so I can't tell you how excited I was to get the email.

This is for the "Anything Goes" challenge.  I made this for one of my daughter's besties; I thought it was appropriate since my daughter has been doing a cupcake fundraiser this year.  She has 53 cupcakes on her menu and I tell you, we are knee deep in cupcakes...yummy!

"Girl Cupcakes" is colored with pencils and I've added some subtle glitter to the brown areas...I see the camera angle didn't capture it well though.  I've had these cupcake papers in my stash for years...love them!  I pieced together some of the coordinating papers for a fun backdrop for the "16".  For embellishing, I've used a bit of ribbon and some Swarovski Flatbacks.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Cool Caribbean, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smokey Topaz", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the challenge details here; if you play along, you could win some Bugaboo images!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Belli Challenge: Number
Die Cut Divas: Celebrate (+dies) 
Papercraft Star: Inspiration Photo (cupcakes, blue)
Stampin' Royalty: Patterned Paper

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Hot Stuff!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Debbie has chosen our challenge..."It's a Male Thing".  That's right, we would like to see some "Man Cards"!

I went with Bugaboo's Gus...the guy makes me laugh...in a good way, of course!  Gus is colored with pencils and I've even remembered the zinc oxide for his nose...he's ready to head to the beach!  Some banners and die cuts complete the card.  Sketch is from Fusion.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf, SU! Brilliant Blue and Poppy Parade, October Afternoon DP
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics (cloud and sun), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's "Man Cards"...the line-up is looking good!  Why not take some time to play along?  Build your stash!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Crafters Circle: For the Boys
Creatalicious Challenges: For the Boys
DRS Designs: Mad About Plaid
Fusion: Sketch
Here Come the Boys: Lazy Summer Days
Kreativeinkauf: Summer, Sun, Beach
The Male Room: The Great Outdoors

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Winter Snow Globe

Good morning; I'm back with a new sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches!  Our sponsor for the week is Floppy Latte; I'm using their Snow Globe image...the winter scene is so lovely and serene.

The image is colored with pencils, cut out, glittered, and adhered to the background panel.  I've embellished with ribbon and some glittery snowflakes.  I have to say I loved getting out the glitter and snowflakes...I can't wait to make more glittery winter cards!

Image: Floppy Latte
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze and Soft Suede, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: SU! Soft Suede Grosgrain Ribbon, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Dies (snowflakes), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos 

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations...they are sure to inspire you!  Why not play along and try the versatile sketch?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Use 2 Backing Papers
Country View Crafts: Layers

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ivy Fairy

Hello there!  We would like to see "Wings" on your creation for our latest challenge at Creative Card Crew; our sponsor for this challenge is Delicious Doodles.  I am working with the lovely Ivy Fairy today; thank you to Delicious Doodles for the image!

The image was shaded a bit in grayscale; I thought it looked so pretty that I would just add hints of color.  In addition to coloring the ivy, I've added a bit of color to her face (eyes, cheeks, and lips) and a hint of pale blue to her beautiful wings.  I've done a bit of distressing to the papers and for embellishing, I've added glitter to a portion of her wings and pleated some ribbon.

Image: Delicious Doodles
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Garden Green, PTI Smokey Shadow, My Mind's Eye "Miss Caroline" DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", SU! Garden Green Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Smokey Shadow Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's lovely creations, get the details, and play along with our challenge...I would love to see your "winged" creation!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Catz: Ribbon Pleating
Crafty Ribbons: Anything Goes With Ribbons
Cute Card Thursday: Things With Wings
Digi Haven: Vintage or Old
Jellypark Challenges: Things That Fly
Simply Create Too: Vintage (or Old)
Sketch Saturday: Sketch
Sweet Pea Stampers: Fantasy

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela