New Release Tuesday

Good morning! It's New Release Tuesday at Catch the Bug and these cute daffodils are perfect for your Spring cards. I'm loving the Spring vibe; it's beginning to look like Spring here in the Midwest, but the temps are actually pretty chilly. No worries...it's just nice to see the sun!

I've colored the image with pencils and added a touch of glitter to the watering can, because I like to add it wherever I can...I do love glitter! I've used an older sketch from Sketch Saturday and kept it simple with monochromatic patterned paper. My significant other saw this sitting on the counter after I photographed it and said, "What a pretty card, Honey." How sweet was that? (I really need to make him a card and drop it into his briefcase for a surprise.) Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Daffodil Water Can" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Neenah CS, PTI CS, SU! CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Martha Stewart Glitter in "Sugar Cube", Lil' Inker Designs Die

You can view the rest of the DT's cards here...I always love to see the different creations using the same image! You can view the New Releases here. Remember that New Release images are 50% off for the week. If you make a card with this image, leave me a comment...I would love to take a peek!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: #172 Spring
Allsorts Challenge: #513 Use Yellow
As You Like It Challenges: Favorite Coloring Medium and Why (I prefer pencils. They are easy to use and you can easily add color or take it away with an eraser. You can blend different colors together. They are economical; my $150 tin of pencils has lasted me for years and there are so many colors to choose from! Not sponsored! LOL)
CCEE Stampers: CCEE1913 National Pencil Day!
Crafty Friends: #106 Spring Colors
Crafty Gals Corner: #188 Spring is Here!
Sisterhood of Crafters: Let's Celebrate Spring!
Sketch Saturday: #557 Choose a Past Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Stella Says Sketch

Good morning! Stella has a great new sketch for you at Catch the Bug...check it out, Stella Says Sketch #705:

The ewe is colored with pencils and I've given her a pink hat...because...why not?! (I wanted to add a pop of pink to my card!) I've added just a touch of subtle glitter to the shamrocks. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Happy St. Patrick's Day to Ewe Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: Neenah CS, PTI New Leaf and Raspberry Fizz CS, Reminisce Patterned Paper, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, Spellbinders Nestabilities

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details. Play along to win Bugaboo images...I can't wait to see your take on the sketch! There are lots of cute images in the St. Patrick's Day section, check them out here.

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #24
Addicted to CAS: #154 Fluffy 
As You Like It Challenge: Layers, One or Many (and why)? (Minimal...trying for clean and simple.)
Cut It Up: #168 Clovers
Cute Card Thursday: #571 Greens
Little Red Wagon: #486 LOVE It! (
Mod Squad Challenge: Use Stripes
Papercraft Challenges: #31 All the Critters

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Freebie Friday...at Catch the Bug!

Good morning! It's Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug and Scarlette Cafe is up for grabs. It looks like she is out relaxing with a Martini.... Hmm, I've never had a Martini! Have you? If so, I would like to hear your recommendation! 

I've colored Scarlette with pencils and accented her purse clasp with a dot of pink glitter. I've embellished simply with a bit of ribbon and a sparkly heart. It seems I am on a minimalist embellishment kick! I'm just going to roll with it....  I'm curious to know, are you a minimalist embellisher or do you like to pile them on? Do tell! Here's a close up:

Image: Bugaboo Scarlette Cafe Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Neenah CS, PTI/SU! CS, Bo Bunny Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Martha Stewart Glitter, PTI Satin Ribbon in Fine Linen, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here; also don't forget to pick up your Freebie at the Bugaboo store. If you make a card with her, please leave me a comment so I can check it out!

Challenges entered:

Color Crazy: Week 7 Anything Goes/Coloring
Crafting With Friends: #80 Anything Goes
Moo-Mania: #185 Women

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo New Release Tuesday

Good morning! It's New Release Tuesday at Catch the Bug and I love this adorable bird perched in the snow! This image is perfect for the weather we are having in the Midwest...snow...and more snow! I've colored her with pencils and accented her with glitter and die cut snowflakes. The sketch is from Sunday Stamps.

Image: Bugaboo "Winter Bird 2" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: Neenah CS, SU! CS, PTI CS

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Art Glitter, Martha Stewart Glitter, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart), Foam Tape

Here's a close-up:

Please check out the rest of  the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you. It's fun to see the different variations using the same image!

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: #286 Recipe 3-2-1 (3 embellishments, 2 patterned papers, 1 living thing that flies)

Card Mania: CMC #112 Baby It's Cold Outside

Color Crazy: Coloring (anything goes)

Craft Rocket: #55 Winter

Sunday Stamps: SSC #196 Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo...OBG

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie Day at Catch the Bug! I'm using Ruby Christmas-Poinsettia today and went with one of my favorite color combos.

Ruby is colored with pencils and accented with glitter. I used one of my "stand by" layouts and added a bit of interest with dry embossing and ribbon. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Ruby Christmas-Poinsettia Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! CS (Passion Pink, Garden Green)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, SU! Garden Green Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, Lil' Inker Designs Heart Die

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

Challenges entered:

Crafty Cardmakers: #222 Lots of Layers
Creations in Pink: #4 Anything in Mainly Pink
Sweet Stampin' Christmas: Christmas

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

St. Patrick's Day...With a Pop of Pink

Good morning! It's Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug...today's freebie is the lovely Stella! I must say she looks a bit salty; pretty sure I wouldn't try to pinch her!

I've colored Stella with pencils and accented the shamrocks with glitter. I added some enamel dots for embellishing and then decided they were a "no". Note to self: Do not push so hard, because once they are stuck, they are stuck! So, enamel dots it is! Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Stella Calendar Month March Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI New Leaf and Raspberry Fizz CS, Reminisce Patterned Paper
Embellishments: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter, The Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the DT's creations here, and you can grab this week's freebie here.

Challenges entered:

Hiding In My Craft Room: #341 Any Holiday
The Paper Players: #382 Sketch



Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug: Oldie But Goodie

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie Thursday at Catch the Bug and in honor of the snow (and ice!) we've been having, I decided to make a snowman card. This image was released last month, so I am hoping that qualifies as an "oldie"...it was so cute I couldn't resist!

The image is colored with pencils and and accented with glitter. I've used a past Freshly Made Sketches sketch, which I flipped. I embellished with some die cuts and a bit more glitter on the snowflakes. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Goofy Snowman Set" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Embellishment: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Sugar Cube"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies (sentiment, snowflakes, circle) Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart)

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here. What is your favorite OBG?

Challenges entered:

Aurora Wings: #64 BINGO (vertical middle row: glitter, die cuts, layers)



Craftaholics R Us: #8 Anything Goes
Paperminutes: #576 Framed

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug: Anything But a Card

Good morning: it's ABC Monday at Catch the Bug! Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so I whipped up a tag using this adorable pup...I couldn't resist the hearts on the string! They were fun to color and "glitter up"; I confess, the glitter is always my favorite step! LOL I trimmed the image, mounted it on a tag, added twine, and tied it to the jar with ribbon. I added some Hershey's Kisses...I can't resist them!

Image: Bugaboo Pup Hearts 01 Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Embellishments: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Suger Cube", Twine/Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Deigns Heart Die, Glass Jar, Hershey's Kisses

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you! There are awesome images, to suit any taste, in the Valentine and Love section at Bugaboo Stamps...check them out!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: #161 Have a Heart
Brown Sugar: #275 Valentine's Day

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #11 Anything Goes With a Critter

Crafty Animals: #11 Anything Goes

Just Us Girls: #427 Tags
Pause Dream Enjoy: #6 Valentine's Cards or Treats

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Birthday Bash: Color Challenge + Sprinkles

Good morning! It's Day 7 of Bugaboo's Birthday Bash. Not only is it Freebie Friday, we have a Color Challenge for you, plus we would like to see Sprinkles! (Because who doesn't like sprinkles?) Here is the color palette:

I have to say that I love the color palette, but I thought it would be fun to go with an all white card and incorporate the colors into the image only. The adorable chick is colored with pencils and I've added a generous "sprinkling" of glitter to her eyelids, feathers, and balloon. For a bit of texture I've used textured vellum for layering, along with grosgrain ribbon.

Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Birthday Bird 01 Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy CS, PTI Vellum
Embellishments: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Sugar Cube", Grosgrain Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart)

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details here. Remember it's Freebie Friday so this image is up for grabs! I can't wait to see what you create!

Challenges entered:

Fab 'n' Funky: Girly 
Moving Along With The Times: #63 CAS
Seize the Birthday: Birthday
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Birthday Bash: Sketch

Welcome to Day 2 of Bugaboo's Birthday Bash! Today we have a great sketch for you to try; here it is:

I went with one of Jodie's adorable chicks; there are several to choose from. She's colored with pencils and accented with glitter...I couldn't resist adding some "eye shadow"! LOL  Here's a close up:

Image: Bugaboo Birthday Bird 03 Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Aqua Mist and Hibiscus Burst CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Embellishments: Martha Stewart Glitters in "Lemon Drop" and "Crystal Fine"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with details on how to play along for awesome prizes! Hope to see your creations!

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #10 Anything Goes
Crazy for Challenges: #417 Duck (or other feathered creature)
Naughty or Nice Challenges: #47 It's a Celebration

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Oldie But Goodie

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie Thursday at Catch the Bug and I've made a card to send to my daughter at college...I have always called her "my little monkey"!

The image is colored with pencils and I've added glitter to the balloon. I went clean and simple with the layout using just a strip of patterned paper. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Stamps (not yet in store)
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy CS, PTI Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out Stephanie's creation here...she is sure to inspire you!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug ABC

Good morning! It's Anything But a Card Monday at Catch the Bug. I've decorated a sorbetto container and filled it with candy corn. (I went to buy a pint of Ben and Jerry's after work one night and walked out with 2 pints of Talenti...I recommend it! I need to go back for 2 more pints so I can make enough for all my daughter's roommates at school!)

The supplies:

Bobblehead Ghost (one of Jodie's new Halloween images!) is colored with pencils and accented with glitter and googlie eyes, then die cut and mounted with Spellbinders. I adhered a patterned paper band around the container and adhered the image panel over the top. Here's a close-up of the image:

Image: Bugaboo Bobblehead Ghost Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Tangerine Tango CS, Pebbles Patterned Paper
Embellies: Googlie Eyes, Martha Stewart Glitter in "Lemon Drop"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Stella Says Sketch #515

Good morning! Stella has a new sketch for you to try...and it's a good one! I used one of Jodie's adorable new Halloween images for this card; I'll have to say she had me at "the tooth"! Oh my...such cuteness! Here's the sketch:

I've colored the image with pencils; while relaxing and listening to music, coloring is so therapeutic, I enjoyed the process of making this card...from start to finish. Halloween cards are my favorite to make...hands down! I pulled out some of my punches and dies for embellishing; the clouds are cut from felt and the bats are punched from glitter CS. No sentiment like the sketch, but I've added a CS strip to "ground" the card. I love how this one turned out...may have to send it to my daughter at college! Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Cute Halloween Set 2" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Pear Pizazz and Tangerine Tango CS, The Paper Studio Glitter CS, Fancy Pants Designs Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Dies (clouds), Martha Stewart Punch (bats), MFT Felt, Foam Tape

Please head on over to Catch the Bug to check out the rest of the DT's creations using our newest sketch...they are sure to inspire you! Play along for the chance to win images from Bugaboo Stamps!

Challenges entered:

Artistic Inspirations: #186 Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenges: #434 Autumn/Halloween/Thanksgiving
Crafty Creations: #350 Anything Goes
Hiding In My Craft Room: #319 Any Holiday
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Oh Boy! (That pumpkin's tooth...oh boy!)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug July Color Challenge

Good morning! We have a Color Challenge for you this Saturday at Catch the Bug...it's bright and summery...love it! Here it is:

Instead of going with patterned paper, I decided to go all white to keep the focus on the image and the colors. I like how it turned out! I've used pencils to color the chick and liberally accented her with glitter. I've matted her with die cuts; the "pinked" edge die cut is textured vellum, like the band. I think the white on white is elegant and a fun change of pace. Card sketch is from Paper Play Sketches. Here's a close-up:

 

Image: Bugaboo "Birthday Bird 01" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, PTI Vellum
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitters in "Sugar Cube" and "Bubble Gum"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Please check out the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details! Play along for the chance to win Bugaboo images!

Challenge details:

Color Crazy Challenge: #29 Anything Goes
Crafty Catz: #380 Party Time
Paper Play Sketches: Sketch #47

Seize the Birthday: Option of "Splatter"

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Christmas in July: Make it Sparkle and Shine

Good morning! Welcome to Day 1 of Bugaboo's Christmas in July; we have planned a week of great challenges for you so get ready for some creative fun! The Catch the Bug blog will be featuring the Design Team's creations daily to inspire you...we do hope you will play along! To kick off the week we want to see "Sparkle and Shine"...because, who doesn't like sparkle and shine?!

I have colored up Christmas Troll...I love her! I remember playing with Trolls that were given to me by an older cousin; I also used to make them clothes. When I saw her cuteness, I knew I had to color her up! I've used pencils and accented the image with glitter...3 kinds to be exact! I've also added some Glossy Accents to her earrings for a bit of shine and dimension. The candy patterned paper is also embellished with glitter, but my camera isn't picking that up. Here's a close-up of this little cutie so you can see the glitter a bit better:

Image: Bugaboo "Christmas Troll" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Martha Stewart "Limeade" and "Sugar Cube" Glitters
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, SU! Oval Punch, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details. I can't wait to see your creation!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments: #184 Christmas in July (plus sentiment)
City Crafter: #370 Two Colors Only
Creative Moments: #122 Christmas in July
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: #159 Christmas in July
Sweet Stampin' Christmas: July: Anything Christmas Goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge: #10 Anything Christmas Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Stella Says Sketch #507

Good morning! Stella has a new sketch for you to try at Catch the Bug...it's a good one too! Here it is:

I went with a fun Spring-y image...I couldn't resist a cute kitty in a flower pot!  She is colored with pencils and I've added a touch of glitter to the heart on the flower pot. The edges of the layers are sponged for definition and I've added some Bella Dots for embellishing. Easy peasy!  I just wish Spring would get here...it has been cold, wet, and dreary...boo! Are you ready for Spring?

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

Image: Bugaboo
Ink: Printer, Palette Burnt Umber, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI New Leaf and Dark Chocolate CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: Anything Goes (with a critter)
Brown Sugar: Anything Goes
Just Add Ink: #353 Just Add Critters
Through the Purple Haze: Springtime

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Chocolate Bunny Birdbrain

Good morning! I have a card to share using one of Faith's adorable Birdbrains. I just love the sayings in this set...this particular one speaks to me!

I've used this week's sketch, #167. There's still time to play along; you can get the details here, along with plenty of inspiration from the DT. I've colored the birdbrain with pencils and added a touch of glitter to her eyelids. I went CAS and added some jelly bean paper as an accent.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Chocolate Bunny Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold and Dark Chocolate CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Lemon Drop"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Here's more inspiration from the DT...I always love to see what they come up with! I'd love to see what you come up with too!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: Easter #144
The Paper Players: CAS #336

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS February Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps February Blog Hop...that's right, we are back!  Our theme this month is "Love and Friendship".

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor 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 that you won't miss anything?

I have used "Hello Snowman" today; we received 15 inches of snow last week, so this adorable image was the perfect choice for me!  He is colored with pencils and embellished with a touch of glitter.  The sketch is from Try Stampin' on Tuesday.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Hello Snowman" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select CS, G.P 110 CS, SU! Ballet Blue CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper,
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Snow Glitter"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

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, February 5th at 6 a.m.  Winners will be posted at From the Heart Stamps on Wednesday, February 8th.

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes
Creates and Makes: Anything Goes w/ Twist of "Winter Blues"
Try Stampin' on Tuesday: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS August Blog Hop

Good morning; it's time for From the Heart Stamps August Blog Hop!  Our theme is "Use Your Stash"; sounds fun, right?!

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 FTHS Store.  Plus, one lucky commentor on the FTHS Blog has a chance to win a $15 voucher!

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

I've used Party Hat Birdbrain; she's colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  Don't you just love the look on her face?  She's a hoot!  I've done some simple layering and embellished with a twine/button combo.  

Old Stash: Twine, Buttons
New Stash: Doodlebug Paper, Gina Marie Designs Die (I love how the x's coordinate with the twine/button.)

Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Party Hat Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: B.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold CS, SU! Pink Passion CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Doodlebug Button, Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Gina Marie Designs Die (circle), Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

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, August 7th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted at From the Heart Stamps on Wednesday, June 10th.

Challenges entered:

4 Crafty Chicks: Favorite Designer (Doodlebug patterned paper because the it makes me smile!  Plus, I love the color palettes and the coordinating extras like buttons, enamel dots, etc.)
Hannah and Friends: Animals
Hand Stamped Sentiments: Sketch #243

Tuesday Throwdown: Happy Birthday
Watercooler Wednesday: Jean's "B" Theme Challenge (bird, birthday, balloons, button, banner)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela