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 Inspiration Challenge

Good morning! It's Saturday so that means we have a new challenge for you at Catch the Bug...here is your inspiration photo:

Here's what I came up with:

I think this little bird is adorable! I colored her with pencils, accented her eyes with a black gel pen, accented her beak with Glossy Accents, accented the heart and flower with glitter, and added Bella Dots for embellishing. I'm liking the pink and yellow color combo!  Here's a close-up: 

Image: Bugaboo EC Flower (Retired)
Ink: Printer, Signo Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Pretty in Pink and Poppy Parade CS, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bella Dots, Doodlebug Glitter, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the details of how to play along...prize is Bugaboo images!

Challenges entered:

As You Like It Challenge: Favourite Color (Pink...always has been! I love the varying shades and it just makes me happy!)
Crafty Cardmakers: #186 Things with Wings
Deep Ocean Challenges: #153 Spring
Moving Along With the Times: #43 Birds and Feathers 
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2: Sketch #110

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS March Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for the From the Heart Stamps March Blog Hop...our theme this month is "Spring".  Are you ready for it? I know I am! (Both the hop and spring...lol!)

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog (and the FTHS Blog!) to win their image of choice from the FTHS Store!

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

Today I have used Prickles Says Hello and paired him with some springy colors and floral paper. He is colored with pencils and I've embellished simply with a button/banner combo.

*I do want to mention that this is a previously posted card.  I had surgery last week and am now home and recovering. Since I really wanted to participate in the hop, I had to visit my archives. The "Spring" theme really speaks to me right now...a new beginning and a new lease on life...God is good!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Prickles Says Hello" Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer, Black Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Yo-Yo Yellow CS, PTI True Black CS, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Now head on over to Brenda's Blog to see her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today!  The hop will end on Sunday, March 12th at 6 a.m. and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 15th.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Pat has chosen our challenge and  it is..."April Showers Bring May Flowers"...what a fun theme!

I chose one of the adorable Calendar Chicks from my collection...I love them!  (I use a lot of digis so it was fun to actually stamp for a change of pace!)  As I was looking through my papers for a delicate floral, I came across this fun paper and knew it would be perfect.  The chick is colored with pencils; her eyes are accented with a black gel pen, the umbrella is coated with glitter, and the flower has a pearl center.  I've done some simple layering and embellished with a flower/pearl.  Clean and simple...it's fun for a change!  Here's a close-up:

Image: Stampendous "Shower Chick"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Berry Sorbet, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, American Crafts Plastic Flower, Queen & Co. Pearls
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

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

***Winner***

Janis from Her Peaceful Garden is the winner of the birthday give-away!  (I am so sorry that I didn't get a picture posted of my give-away...life has gotten in the way of my crafting since I've been preparing for my oldest's graduation.)  Please email me, with "Birthday Winner" as the subject, from my profile page with your address so I can get your package in the mail!  (I loved reading about everyone's birthdays...thank you so much for sharing your memories!)

Challenges entered:

C(ASE) this Sketch: Sketch

Crafty Friends: All Things Cute 
Digi Choosday: Things With Wings
Dream Valley Challenges: All Creatures Great and Small
Make My Monday: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Tuesday Throwdown: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow Humorous Birthday

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight I chose the challenge, it's "Humorous Birthday"!  I went with a fun Bugaboo image featuring Stella...I love her!  She's colored with pencils to coordinate with the background that I've pieced together.  I've embellished simply with Bella Dots and the number "40".  Here's the funny sentiment on the inside:

Image: Bugaboo "Stella-Rocking Chair" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Poppy Parade, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, PTI Number Dies, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

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:

Card Mania: Add Some Red
Melonheadz Friends: Birthdays
Paper Minutes: Special Birthdays

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

New Release Tuesday

Good morning!  It's New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo...I just love this adorable bee Jodie has drawn...he was fun to color!

I found a fun sketch and used some patterned paper from my stash...I like the bright yellow paired with pink and red...it's a bit different!  The edges are rounded with the Corner Chomper for interest, I've accented the image with lots of sparkly glitter, and added a banner and some bling for embellishing.  Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Valentine's Bee" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! YoYo Yellow CS, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: MAMBI Bling, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Martha Stewart "Candy Apple" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the new release images here.

Challenges entered:

Cards in Envy: From the Heart
Dream Valley Challenges: Valentine's Day
Hand Stamped Sentiments: Sketch #230

Simply Create Too: Something New (new release image from Bugaboo)
Sweet Stampin': Valentine
The Paper Girls: Valentine's/Love
Through the Purple Haze: Things with Wings

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Oldie but Goodie + Photo Challenge

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 6 of Catch the Bug's Christmas in July!  Thursdays are "Oldie but Goodie" day plus we have a Photo Challenge; check it out:

Instead of a "Sand Snowman", I went for a snowman "Sand Skiing"!  The image is colored with pencils.  I kept the layout simple to focus on the fun image and have embellished simply with brads and a die cut snowflake.

Image: Bugaboo "AKV Snowman-Ski 2" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Kraft and Pure Poppy, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, PTI Pure Poppy Twill
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics, 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 some awesome Bugaboo images!  And remember, all images are 50% off through the month of July!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Humor Me Wednesday + BINGO

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 5 of Catch the Bug's Christmas in July!  Today is Humor Me Wednesday plus BINGO, check it out:

I went with Gertrude and the top horizontal row of the BINGO card.  Gertrude is colored with pencils and I've added Glossy Accents to her glasses...this is a step I don't often take because I am too impatient to let it dry!  I'm glad I did though...the dimension and shine really look nice in real life!  I've also added silver brads for shine along with an embossed red strip.  I opted for a bit of sparkle too with the silver glitter strip.  I don't think you can ever have enough sparkle and shine!

Image: Bugaboo "Gertrude-Tinsel in a Tangle" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! (teal-retired), PTI Pure Poppy, American Crafts Patterned Paper, The Paper Studio Glitter CS
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Sizzix Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details here.  Play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!  Don't forget that Bugaboo images are 50% in July...you can shop here!

Challenges entered:

Cute as a Button: Christmas in July
Deep Ocean Challenge: Christmas in July
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Got Cookies?

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 2 of Catch the Bug's Christmas in July!  Today we have a fun sketch for you to try, check it out:

I went with one of my favorite characters...Gus...he cracks me up!  He's colored with pencils and I've accented the white with glitter.  For embellishing I've added 3 die cute cookies.

Image: Bugaboo "Gus Christmas-Got Cookies?" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy and True Black, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellie: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, QuicKutz Cookie Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...along with the challenge details!  We hope you will join in the festivities!  (Pssst!  Don't forget that the images in the store are 50% during the month of July...it's a great time to shop...wink!)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Hello

Good morning!  I have a card to share featuring both the current From the Heart Stamps sketch and newest critter...Prickles!  This image is the June Stamp of the Month.

How to color a hedgehog?  I decided to Google pictures of one and discovered that the tips of their "prickles" are white.  I did try to do that...without much luck....  I don't feel I did this adorable critter justice!  I will keep trying!  I used some bright and cheery papers, from my stash, matted with black to make them pop; for embellishing I've used a single button.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Prickles Says Hello" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Black Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! YoYo Yellow, PTI True Black, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Button, DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations at FTHS weekly inspiration post.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

ABC...Birthday Gift Packaging

Good morning!  It's Anything But a Card Monday at Catch the Bug...my favorite thing is to recycle a Crystal Light container.  (Good thing I have a stash of them, because they are now oval shaped and the circle Spellbinder's dies no longer work for the lids!)  I went with a birthday theme...with a teen girl, there is always someone having a birthday....  It's good to have a stash if you need something quick!  They are perfect for gift cards, nail polish, lip gloss, etc....girlie stuff!

Eggbert is colored with pencils to coordinate with the patterned paper.  I've added some touches of glitter to the balloons to complement the sparkly shred filling the container.  I've used Spellbinder's dies for the image and the lid.  I've added a band of contrasting patterned paper, curved the image panel around the container, and adhered it with foam tape.  Here's a pic from the side:

Image: Bugaboo "Eggbert Birthday" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Berry Sorbet, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, Irridescent Shred
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's ABC creations here.

I am entering my container in the Addicted to Stamps: Use a Number Challenge.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Springy Flower Chick

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Shaz has chosen our challenge...it is "Soon to be Spring".  That really sounds perfect...especially after all the snow we received last weekend...sounds like we are to get more this weekend too!  Ugh!

Well, Spring makes me think of flowers....  I thought of this adorable DeNami chick and paired her with some delicate, colorful papers.  She is colored with pencils and I've accented her flower with glitter.  I've used Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS for the die cut flower and leaves.  CAS...but I love it...the colors and the chick make me happy!

Image: DeNami
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, American Crafts Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Cotton Candy" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Dies, MFT "Royal Leaves" Die-namics Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's Springy creations here.  We would love to have you join us and play along!

Challenges entered:

Allsorts Challenge Blog: Flower Power
Card Mania: Add Some Red
CAS on Sundays: Flowers
Clear it Out: Anything Goes/Anything Goes (stash item Sugar Coated CS)
Craftin' Desert Divas: Red, White, Pink
Creative Card Crew: Glitter

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday: We go together like...

Good morning!  It's time for a new sketch challenge from the Saturday Girls; since it's the 5th Saturday of the month, that means you get to pick your sketch!  We also have a great sponsor this week...Drawn with Character...the images are adorable!  I think I will be doing a bit of shopping....

I used "Coffee and Doughnuts" (thank you to Drawn with Character) and Sketch #225.  Here's the sketch:

I thought this layout would suit the image perfectly and I did minimal layering to keep the focus on the image.  I've done a bit of coloring with pencils and paper pieced the cup.  For embellishing, I've added some glitter to the doughnut and sparkly Bella Dots.

Image: Drawn With Character "Coffee and Doughnuts" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Raspberry Fizz, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We hope you will play along for the chance to win an awesome prize!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Valentine or Love Sentiment 
C.R.A.F.T.: Valentine or Love
Paperminutes: Coffee or Tea
Sentimental Sundays: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Send in the Clowns

Good morning!  Today is Oldie But Goodie Day at Catch the Bug; our theme for the Birthday Bash is "Send in the Clowns"!

I'm working with the adorable "Bubbles" today and I found the perfect paper in my stash...don't you love it when that happens?  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I did some simple layering and added some ribbon for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo "Bubbles Birthday-Clown" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Blushing Bride and Night of Navy, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: SU! Blushing Bride Ribbon, Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along...there are great prizes to be won!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Merry Christmoose!

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Helen has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Non-traditional Christmas".  Sounds fun!

I went with a fun image from Bugaboo and paired it with the sketch from CAS(E) This Sketch.  This one was fun to make...a little coloring, some glitter, snowflakes, and beads!

Image: Bugaboo "Make it Snappy-Christmas Moose 2" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Alphabet Beads/Black Beads(Hobby Lobby)/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Die (snowflakes), Foam Tape 

Please check out the rest of the DT's projects here...we'd love to have you play along!

Challenges entered:

CAS(E) This Sketch!: Sketch
Cutie Pie Challenge: Festive Furry Friends
Digi Choosday Challenge: CAS
Dream Valley Challenges: Getting Ready for Christmas

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

For the One I Love

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Helen has chosen our challenge..."For the One You Love".  Great challenge!

I knew that I didn't want to make a Valentine, so after thinking a bit I thought of this fun Changito image and paired it with some papers that aren't too Valentine-like, and the Sketch Saturday sketch.  Changito is colored with pencils and I've accented the balloon with glitter.  I've embellished simply with a button and floss.  I like how this one turned out...love the sunny pop of yellow!  Will keep this in my stash to give to one of the kids "just because".

Image: Stampendous "Changito Pop" Set
Imk: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Summer Sun, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Pure Poppy Button/DMC Floss, Martha Stewart "Lemon Drop" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

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

Challenges entered:

Sketch Saturday: Sketch
Top Tip Tuesday: Chevrons

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Freebies/Prizes

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Shaz has chosen our challenge and she would like you to "Use Your Freebies/Prizes".  I love this one...creative and fun!  I went with an adorable Tiddly Inks stamp that I received with my Quick Cards publication.  See below:

I am really hoping I didn't scare you with the mess on my table...I think I create better surrounded with a bit of chaos!  LOL  On to the card....  I used Sketch Saturday's sketch and some papers from my stash, which I have lightly distressed.  The image is colored with pencils...she was fun to color!  I embellished simply with holly/berry die cuts.

Image: Tiddly Inks
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Old Olive, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Holly/Berry (die from All That Scraps)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here; we hope you will play along so we can see what freebies/prizes you have in your stash!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Bloggers Network: Christmas
Deep Ocean Challenge: Christmas in October
Inky Chicks: Christmas
Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Christmas (my oldies are patterned paper and holly die)
Sketch Saturday: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

HB

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow, which I've combined with this week's From the Heart Stamps Sketch #79.  This fortnight Valou has chosen the challenge of "Anything Goes"...I went with a birthday card...always good to keep some in the stash!  Check out the FTHS sketch below:

Poor old Birdbrain doesn't look too happy about having a birthday!  She's colored with pencils and I've pulled some old patterned papers from my stash...they are some of my favorites.  I actually did score lines in the top panel and around the image, but it is hard to detect them in the photo...it does add a nice bit of texture in real life.  I've used ribbon and a die cut sentiment for embellishing.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birthday Candle Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Berry Sorbet and Dark Chocolate, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Berry Sorbet Stitched Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, QuicKutz Handtool and Metro Alphabet, Scor-Pal, Foam Tape

Please check out Ruby's Rainbow DT creations here...we would love to have you play along!  You can view From the Heart Stamps DT inspiration cards here...there is still time to play along with the sketch challenge!

Challenges entered:

Clear it Out: Polka Dots (used old patterned paper from stash)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Flappy Birthday!

Good morning!  Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps September Blog Hop; our theme this month is "For the Bird{brains}"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the store.  Some DT members will be giving away the actual project created for the hop (Yes, I am!) so you may win an image and a card or project from some of the blogs.  In addition, one commentor on the From the Heart Stamps blog will win a $15 gift voucher to the store!  

We are offering a really cool prize on the FTHS blog!  Have you ever had a great idea for a Birdbrain image?  Well, this is your chance!  One lucky winner will be selected randomly, from all the comments, to work with Faith to design a Birdbrain image!  How cool is that?!

We would also like to invite all of you to be a part of our hop this month.  There is an inlinkz on the bottom of the FTHS blog and on each individual blog.  Use one of the designer's tutorials and a Birdbrain image to play along.  We can't wait to see what you create!  If you are interested in guest designing for FTHS for the next few months, simply add GDT to your entry.  We are looking for 6 people to guest design for 2 month rotations over the next 6 months.  Hope you will play along!

If you have arrived from our Guest Designer Ruth's blog, you are in the right place.  If not, you may want to start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything.

Here is my card; followed by a short tutorial on how to make the gift box shown at the top of this post.  The box is great for a bulky card or just to elevate presentation.

My card is 5 1/2" square, so I have started with 2 pieces of CS cut at 6 5/8".

Score the first piece of CS 1/2" from the edge, on all four sides.

Score the second piece of CS, on all 4 sides.  Note in the second picture that the edge of the CS doesn't go quite to the 1/2" line.  This piece will used for the lid and will be just a tiny bit bigger; I like it to fit nice and snug.

Fold and crease the scored lines with a bone folder.  Next cut to the scored line on each of the corners; it will look like this:

Apply a small amount of glue to the outside of the tab; you will then tuck the tab to the inside.

Here is the completed box...top and bottom.  You are now ready to embellish your box; you can go all out or just keep it simple like I did today.  I wanted to card and box to be cohesive.

I have added a piece of white felt to the bottom of the box, along with a belly band using coordinating patterned papers.  Again, here is a picture of the card in the box:

Image: FTHS "Flappy Birthday Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Real Red, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Candy Apple" Glitter, Spare Parts Brads, PTI Pure Poppy Twill
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Scor-Pal, White Felt, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Calypso's blog to see her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping with us today; the hop will end on Sunday, September 14th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, September 17th.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

An InLinkz Link-up

Flower Bird

Good morning!  We have a fun, new color challenge for you at Catch the Bug, check out the pretty palette:

I went with one of Jodie's new June Images, Flower Bird...isn't she adorable?  She's colored with pencils and her eyes are enhanced with a black gel pen.  The patterned paper didn't photograph true to color...the flowers coordinate with the bow on her hat and the background is actually navy.  I rounded the edges for a bit of interest and added some ribbon for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo Flower Bird Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pink Pirouette, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellie: SU! Pink Pirouette Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Foam Tape

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

Challenges entered:

Feeling Sketchy: Sketch
Fussy and Fancy: Summertime
Incy Wincy Designs: Things with Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela