Catch the Bug...Anything But a Card

Good morning! It's Anything But a Card Monday at Catch the Bug and I have some gift packaging to share. I just love how cute packaging really ups the presentation of a gift. After folding the pre-made box, I've simply colored and matted my image, added a patterned paper band, filled with shred and voila'! Quick and easy! Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Chickz-Holy Cluck Another Bird Day? Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Raspberry Fizz CS, SU! Night of Navy CS, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Gable Box, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Dies (star, heart), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you! Also, be sure to check out Bugaboo Stamps...Jodie has a wide variety of images and there is something for everyone!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Friends Challenge: #130 Animals/Birds
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie: #136



Krafty Chicks: #496 All Occasions Week
Seize the Birthday: #184 Photo Inspiration

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug's 10th Annual Birthday Bash

Welcome to Day 1 of our week-long Down on the Farm Birthday Bash! Farm life is great, I grew up on one! We raised cattle, hogs, and sheep; there were also horses, cats, and dogs. My playhouse was an old chicken coop and my younger siblings were on their pony at the age of 2. It was a peaceful, wholesome life. I digress...back to the challenge! For today we would like you to create a farm themed project.

I love Jodie's selection of chicks in the store and had a blast coloring this one up! I used pencils and added a bit of glitter to the balloons and to her "eyeshadow". After all, a chick has got to be fancy! Right? Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Chickz-Happy Birdday Chickie" Digital Image
Sentiment: MFT PI "Happy Birthday to You"
Ink: Printer, Palette Noir Black
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo CS, PTI New Leaf CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", The Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details. Check out the entire week's challenges here. We do hope you will play along...there are prizes to be had! Remember, this is a birthday bash so projects must be birthday themed. Bugaboo images are not required, but we would love to see them used. Here's a link to the store, Jodie has a huge selection of images perfect for the occasion.

Challenges entered:

Color Crazy: Week 1 Anything Goes
ModSquad: Birthday Balloons
Paper Craft Crew: #365 Sketch

Seize the Birthday: #180 Layer It

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy 'Bird"day Chickie!

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie day at Catch the Bug...I love going through all my images to pick one! I went with one of the chickz, I guess you could say I have a thing for chicks, chickens, and birds!

She's colored with pencils and accented with glitter. Oh no, I am realizing right now that I didn't give her any "glittery eyeshadow"...will have to fix that! LOL The sketch is from Try Stampin' on Tuesday.

Image: Bugaboo "Chickz-Happy Birdday Chickie" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold CS, SU! Pink Passion CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

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

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps and More: #247 Make Your Mark
Animal Friends: #51 Winged Animals
Create and Makes: #12 Anything Goes/Optional Use Yellow
Cutie Pie: #112 All Creatures Great and Small
Modsquad: Colorful Creations
Mustard Seed Faith: Birds, Butterflies, or Nature Scenes
Pile It On: #131 Fancy Folds and/or Birds
Try Stampin'-Or Not-On Tuesday: #327 Sketch (Optional: All Bolds or All Pastels)

Tuesday Throwdown: #348 Party Time

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Hey Chickie

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at Catch the Bug...check it out:

Fun sketch, right?!  I have to admit the hexagons threw me off a bit, but that's why they call it a challenge!  The chicken is colored with pencils and of course I had to add some "glittery eye shadow"...I really couldn't resist.  I was able to work 4 patterned papers into the card...I love it when I can make that work!  I've embellished simply with some Swarovski flatback crystals.  I have a friend in mind for this one...she has chickens at her acreage and is kind enough to give us fresh eggs!

Image: Bugaboo "Hey Chickie" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select (cardbase), Echo Park Patterned Papers
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Siam"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT Hexagon Die-namics

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Why don't you give the sketch a try?!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments: Use a Two Word Sentiment
Brown Sugar: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela