Bugaboo Christmas in July: Photo Inspiration & Make It Funny!!

Good morning! Welcome to Day 3 of Bugaboo's Christmas in July; today we have an inspiration photo for you plus we'd like you to make it funny! Here's your inspiration:

I was inspired by Rudolph and the colors. I love this image of Rudolph and found the perfect patterned paper in my stash! I've colored him with pencils and added some Glossy Accents to his nose. I used a simple layout, added a sentiment, and some mini brads for embellishing. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Rudolph Digital Image (not yet in store)
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select (cardbase) and Pure Poppy, Core'dinations CS, Carolee's Creations Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Mini Brads, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, 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:

Deep Ocean Challenge: #159 Christmas in July
Unicorn Challenge: #23 Christmas in July

Thanks 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

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

Birdbrain Balloon

Good morning!  I've got a CAS Birthday card to share using one of my favorite Birdbrains.  Don't you just love his expression?  Kind of how I feel when my birthday rolls around!  LOL

The image is colored with pencils and I've added Glossy Accents to the balloon. Dies are from Lawn Fawn, I love how they add that "extra" touch to the edge. I finished it off with some enamel dots.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Balloon" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Hawaiian Shores and Orange Zest CS, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Embellies: My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies

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

Challenges entered:

Come and Get it Challenges: It's in the Male
Cut It Up: #116 Birthday Cards
Inky Chicks: Happy Birthday
Make My Monday: Birds
Moving Along With the Times: #39 For a Man
Sunday Stamps: Sketch #146

Tuesday Throwdown: Things with Wings

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Hogs and Kisses

Good morning!  Faith has drawn an adorable new image and I just had to use it ASAP!  Isn't this version of PigWit just the cutest?  I have colored him with pencils and added Glossy Accents to the candy kiss.  The sketch is from Just Add Ink and the patterned papers are oldies from my stash.

Image: From the Heart Stamps Hogs and Kisses PigWit Digital Stamp Set 
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Hibiscus Burst and Pure Poppy CS, Bo Bunny (green) and Pinecone Press (text) Patterned Papers
Ink: Printer, Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Ranger Glossy Accents, The Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

Please check our weekly inspiration post to see what the rest of my From the Heart Stamps teamies have created to inspire you!

Challenges entered:

Cards and More: Pets and Other Furry Friends
Come and Get It Challenges: Valentine's Day Cards
Craft Rocket #32: It's a Love Thing
Crafty Cardmakers #181: Love, Love, Love
Cute Card Thursday #363: Be My Valentine
Just Add Ink #345: Sketch

Use Your Stuff #250: Love is in the Air (patterned paper, enamel dots)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Celebrate

Good morning!  It's the first Saturday of the month so that means it's "Anything Goes" at Catch the Bug! Could it get any easier than anything goes?  I love the freedom!

Speaking of freedom, I couldn't resist Margaret in her patriotic finery!  She's colored with pencils and I've accented her star accessories with glitter, along with adding Glossy Accents to her glasses.  I found a fun sketch and layered the circle under the center panel instead of putting it on top.  The sentiment is die cut three times and layered.

Image: Bugaboo"Margaret Calendar Month-July USA" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, SU! Brilliant Blue CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS (two white stars)
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, QuicKutz Die (celebrate)

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We'd love to see you play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!  ***Enabler Alert!  Christmas images are 50% off the month of July!!!  Yes, that's right!  Now's the time to shop, shop, shop!!!***

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Girls of Summer
Jo's Scrap Shack: Use Red, White, and Blue
The Paper Players: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Gus Tidbits: Consciousness....

Good morning!  Catch the Bug's Saturday challenge is a fun one this week...Masculine!  I immediately thought of Gus...love him!  I've colored him with pencils and added Glossy Accents to his glasses.  The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches; I've added a sentiment and Bella Dots for embellishing.  Here's a close-up:

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo "Gus Tidbits Consciousness" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Aqua Mist, Orange Zest, and Dark Chocolate CS, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bella Dots, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, PTI Dies, 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 Bugaboo images!

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Use a Die Cut
Crafty Boots: Masculine
Craft Rocket Challenges: For a Man/Boy
Digi Choosday: Add a Sentiment
Going Grey with Scrap Creations: Father's Day/Masculine
Inky Chicks: Father's Day or Masculine
Ooh La La Creations: One For the Boys
Polkadoodles: For the Boys
Try it on Tuesday: It's All About Him
Tuesday Throwdown: Man's World
Tuesday Morning Sketches: Sketch #355

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Sunny Wishes

Good morning!  It's Oldie But Goodie day at Catch the Bug...I love to pull out Jodie's older images!  Have you ever just looked through the store?  I love finding new images to color and there are so many categories to choose from...I have a long wish list!

I"m working with a fun JJ image today.  (I live in a resort town, so we are gearing up for the "Summer People" to hit the shores; soon we'll be seeing a lot of beachgoers!)  She's colored with pencils and I've added glossy effects to her glasses and some touches of glitter on her beverages.  The sketch is from (love it!) and I've embellished with some die cuts and sequins.  I like how this one turned out...nice and sparkly!  Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "JJ Beach" Digital Image
Sentiment: Kraftin' Kimmie
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Summer Sun, PTI Raspberry Fizz, Patterned Paper (my stash-scraps), Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Bunny Bytes Designs Sequins, Doodlebug Glitter (pink), Martha Stewart Glitter (orange), Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire some crafting...and maybe some shopping too!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiment: Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Cards und More: Let's Use Lots of Color 
Crafting for all Seasons: Make it Girly
Crafty Catz: Get Ready for Summer
Crafty Friends: Summer Time
Crafty Gals Corner: Rays of Sunshine (use yellows)
Die Cuttin' Divas: Anything Goes with Die Cuts (Lil' Inker Designs Stitched Sun/Clouds and Stitched Ovals)
Fairytale Challenge: For Girls Only
Sassy Sketcharinos: Sketch #10

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Nerd Boy Balloon

Good morning and Happy Memorial Day!  In addition to remembering your loved ones, I hope you are able to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.  We have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, along with a new twist "Show Off Your Coloring Skills"; here's the sketch:

I would have done a 1 layer card with a colored image in the right lower corner, but since I'm without a printer right now (thank goodness for the printing service at the library!) I had to improvise and make use of the images I have printed and waiting to be colored.  I have several printed on a page and I would have needed to pre-plan the layout, so I did the next best thing...cut a hole so I could slip my image between the layers and let it peek out.  It worked!  Faith's adorable new image is colored with pencils and I've added some Glossy Accents to his glasses...I really do need to remember to use this more often...love the raised shine!  I've embellished with banners, a button, and some twine.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Nerd Boy Balloon" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, Simple Stories Patterned Paper
Embellie: Ranger Glossy Accents, PTI Button, Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies

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:

Cards and More: Let's Use Lots of Color
Jo's Scrap Shack: Anything Goes
Pile It On: Tic Tac Toe (plus at lease 1 other challenge)
Tuesday Throwdown: For a Child

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