Hello Spring!

Good morning! This adorable little chick is taking us into Spring. Who's ready for it? I know I am!

I pulled out some Spring-y Doodlebug papers and colored the image, with pencils, to coordinate. I've used the current sketch from Catch the Bug. There is still 1 week to play along and it's a fun one, so give it a try. Here's a close-up of the colored image:

Image: Bugaboo "Easter Chick" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI CS, Doodlebug Patterned Papers, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Bazzill Bling CS
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-Namics (flower), Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart), Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #36 (must have a critter)
Artsystamper Digitals Challenge: #12 Lots of Layers
Colour Crazy Challenge: Week 11 (anything coloring goes)
Double "D" Challenges: Welcome Spring (see mood board for inspiration)

Use Your Stuff: #394 Spring

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Oldie But Goodie

Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie Day at Catch the Bug. This adorable little chick just says "Spring" to me, which I am really looking forward to after our snow this past weekend. Yes, I said snow...LOL! 

I've colored her with pencils and accented the flower and heart with a touch of glitter. I've used this week's Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch, although I did leave off the accent on the left side, I just couldn't make it work. I've embellished simply with pink enamel dots. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo Easter Chick Flower Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Neenah CS, PTI CS (yellow and green), SU! CS (pink), Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Martha Stewart Glitter (yellow and pink), Doodlebug Enamel Dots, Lil' Inker Designs die (heart), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here; I can't wait to check them out myself!

Challenges entered:

The Sisterhood of Crafters: Chicks 'n Bunnies
Try it on Tuesday: Things with Wings
Tuesday Morning Sketches:Sketch #501
Watercooler Wednesday: WWC219 Heidi's Feminine "Anything Goes" Challenge

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

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

Bugaboo New Release Tuesday

Good morning...it's New Release day at Bugaboo! Really hoping those April showers will bring May flowers, or in our case May snow! Ugh!

I've colored the image with pencils and paired it with some bright and cheery Doodlebug papers. The paper was too pretty to cover up so I added a piece of vellum for one of the layers on the sketch...I really like that trick...it adds a bit of interest too. I've added a sun and some clouds for embellishing. Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Brat Boy Spring Umbrella" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Bashful Blue CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Mini Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Felt (stash), Lil' Inker Designs Dies (sun and clouds), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations at Catch the Bug...and don't forget to check out the new images in the newly revamped store!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Creations: #340 Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner: #120 Anything Goes
Paper Play Sketches: Sketch #41

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 April Blog Hop

Good morning! It's time for the April From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop...our theme this month is "I'm No Spring Chicken". I'm really feeling this theme...I just had a birthday! More about that later....

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 you don't miss anything?

Today I've used Bee Happy Birdbrain...the flowers just shout "Spring" to me!  She's colored with pencils...no glittery eyelids today, I didn't want the loose glitter sticking to the window panel! (I must confess it was really hard to step away from the glitter! LOL) I used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday and made a shaker card filled with assorted sequins. I've used vellum for the panels (because I didn't want to cover up the pretty plaid paper!) and secured it with mini brads. There's just something fun about a shaker card...I need to make one more often!

Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Bee Happy Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Passion Pink CS, PTI Dark Chocolate CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper, The Paper Studio Vellum, Acetate
Embellies: Assorted Sequins (Bunny Bytes Designs, Craft Medley, and Pretty Pink Posh), Spare Parts Mini Brads, Satin Ribbon (scrap from stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

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

Our hop will end Sunday, April 9th at 6 a.m., and the winners will be announced Wednesday, April 13th.

Challenges entered:

613 Avenue Create: #196 Anything Goes/Optional Twist Anything Spring
Crafty Gals Corner: #116 Anything Goes
Pile It On!: #129 Interactive Card
Sweet Sketch Wednesday: Sketch #109 

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

About the birthday.... I turned 50! A friend is a photographer and wanted to do a photo shoot; I wanted my kids to have a pretty picture of their mom, so I went for it. We had so much fun!  I learned about lighting, etc...photography is really interesting, I would love to take some classes. Here is one of my favorite shots:

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

Bloom Where You're Planted

Good morning! I have a Spring-y card to share using the adorable Hamlet PigWit...I couldn't resist coloring these beautiful flowers! It has been cold, wet, and dreary here. Is anyone else ready for Spring? I've used some pretty Doodlebug papers...they seem to be my favorites lately...love the colors and pretty patterns...they make me happy! I've embellished simply with pink bling and the sketch is from Paper Craft Crew.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Hamlet PigWit in the Planter" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold and Lovely Lady CS, Doodlebug Patterned Papers
Embellie: Kaisercraft Bling
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU! Punch (oval), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you!  Also there is still time to play along with this week's sketch challenge, you can see some samples and the details here.

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments: #176 Any Sentiment, Except for Birthday
Come and Get It: Spring Time
Crafty Cardmakers: #185 Spring into Spring
Cutie Pie Challenge: #109 Dies and Digis
Dragonfly Dreams: Girly with Die Cut/Punch
Modsquad: Plant Kindness
Mustard Seed Faith: Any Shade of Yellow
Ooh La La Creations: #225 Layer it Up
Paper Craft Crew: Sketch #236

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

Bugaboo BINGO

Good morning!  We have a fun BINGO challenge for you at Catch the Bug today; here's the BINGO card:

I went with the first vertical row...Yellow, Flower, Bugaboo Image.  The adorable Edward image is colored with pencils to coordinate with this super Spring-y Doodlebug patterned paper.  I've added some gems and a felt flower for embellishing.  (I know that the sketch has 3 gems in the corner, but I only had 2 small ones and felt they were perfect, so 2 it is!)  I love the subtle houndstooth print in the yellow; here's a detail close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Edward Springtime" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Daffodil Delight CS, PTI Raspberry Fizz CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Acrylic Gems (stash), PTI Raspberry Fizz Felt, Green Felt (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-namics Die (flower)

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

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: Anything Goes
Clear it Out: Theme: Springtime  Stash: Add a Flower
Creative Corner Challenges: Spring Flowers
Deep Ocean Challenge: Spring is in the Air
Paper Play Sketches: Sketch #005
The Crazy Challenge: Spring is Here

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

April Showers

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Manuela has chosen our challenge and it is...Paper Piecing!  Fun challenge for sure!

I've used a cute and spring-y image and a fun mix of papers for my paper piecing and die cuts.  The image is colored with pencils and her rain coat and boots are paper pieced; I've embellished with ribbon, Bella Baubles, and die cut clouds.  I love the patterned papers...they are so bright and cheery!

Image: Stamp Fairy Patsy 4
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker, Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Berry Sorbet CS, Echo Park, Bella Blvd., and PTI Patterned Papers
Embellies: PTI Berry Sorbet Saddle Stitched Ribbon, Bella Baubles
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, MFT Flat Bottom Cloud Die-namics Dies, Foam Tape

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Rainy Day Birdbrains

Good morning!  We have a fun new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, along with the twist of "Make a Masculine Card"...you can use the sketch, the twist, or both!  Here's the sketch:

I went with one of my favorites...Birdbrains!  We have been having some really nice weather considering it's only March, but when I was writing this blog post we were getting precipitation of some sort.  It wasn't really snow, sleet, or hail...not sure what to call it...it was strange!  Whatever it is, the Birdbrains are prepared with their umbrella!  (Doesn't the yellow one just look...disgruntled?! LOL)  They are colored with pencils and I've added some glitter to their eyelids and tummies, along with the rain.  I've embellished with brads and some sparkly clouds and a sun.  I really love the patterned paper...little smiley clouds with colored raindrops...Doodlebug papers just make me happy!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Rainy Day Birdbrains" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Orange Zest, Doodlebug Patterned Papers and Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart Glitters (Blueberry Slush, Crystal Fine, and Lemon Drop)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Cloud and Sun Dies, 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:

613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist- Use a Bird
Brown Sugar: Spring
Come and Get It Challenges: Add Stitching Real or Faux (clouds and sun)
Crafty Friends: Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts: Spring is on the Way
Fussy and Fancy: Things with Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

You're so tweet

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps; the twist this week is to make an easel card.  You can play along with the sketch, the twist, or both...here it is:

I really would like to keep making snowman cards (this sketch would be perfect to embellish with pretty snowflakes!), but decided to go with a spring image since (hopefully) it's on the way!  The image is colored with pencils and I've done some simple layering.  I've embellished with buttons (shanks removed) and mini brads (to mimic the ladybug's spots).

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Ladybug Parade" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold CS, SU! Poppy Parade CS
Embellies: Favorite Findings Buttons, Recollections Mini Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Glue Dots

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!  Also, we will be back Friday with the monthly Blog Hop; see you then, have a great week!

Challenges entered:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs: Button Up
Crafting When We Can: Use a Digital Stamp      
Crafting With Friends: Anything Goes
Polkadoodles: Tic Tac Toe (wings, nature, sentiment)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

For You

Good morning!  It's time for a new sketch from From the Heart Stamps...along with a twist!  This week I chose the twist and it is: 1 Ribbon/2 Patterned Papers/3 Embellishments.  

The adorable Birdbrain is colored with pencils and her heart and eyelids (because every chick needs eye shadow!) are accented with glitter. I went with bright, cheery yellow and springy papers to coordinate.  I hate to confess that I had a bit of a struggle doing my own twist!  LOL  Since ribbon was a part of the "recipe" I figured that didn't count, so my 3 embellishments are: glitter (heart and eyelids), crystals, and handmade flower.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Flower Chick" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, PTI Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup

Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitters in "Candy Apple" and "Lemon Drop", Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smoked Topaz", Handmade Flower (MFT "Blueprints 5" Die-namics Dies/PTI "Pure Poppy" Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystal in "Smoked Topaz")

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape 

Here is the sketch we are working with this week:

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  Remember, the twist is optional but you must use a From the Heart Stamps image to enter this challenge.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Challenges entered:

Alphabet Challenge Blog: "F" is for Feathers
Opus Gluei: Flowers for All
The Ribbon Girls: Flowers

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bunny Blocks

Good morning!  It's time for Bugaboo Catch the Bug's latest challenge; the theme for this Saturday is Spring Time.  (Do you think it will ever get here?  I'm crossing my fingers!  LOL)

When I saw this fun sketch from STAMPlorations, I knew it would be perfect for this fun set from Bugaboo...I love this quirky bunny!  The images are colored with pencils and accented with glitter...this one is super sparkly in real life...just the way I like it!  I used my new embossing folder from SU!...it mimics the images' circles...and popped up the blocks with foam tape.  Easy peasy!

Image: Bugaboo Mini Set-Bunny Blocks Digital Images
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Lavender Moon
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations and challenge details here...we do hope you will play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!

***Enabler Alert!  The Easter section at Bugaboo is 25% off through April 20th!

Challenges entered:

Animal Friends: Spring or Easter
4 Crafty Chicks: Use Polka Dots
Craft Your Passion: No Designer Papers
Creative Corner: Let it Hop
STAMPlorations: Sketch

Wags 'n Whiskers: CAS

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Rainy Day Birdbrains

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Jennifer has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "April Showers"...that's right, umbrellas or raindrops!  The challenge made me think of this new "Rainy Day Birdbrains" image from Faith, so I went with it and used this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch too.  Here is the sketch:

The image is colored with pencils and I've added lots of sparkly glitter (love the stuff!).  I figure that you need a little sparkle on a dreary, rainy day!  The sketch was a bit challenging for me, but I finally figured it out....  I coordinated some bright patterned papers and embellished with die cut clouds and buttons.  This was a fun one to make!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Rainy Day Birdbrains" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Hawaiian Shores and Berry Sorbet, Echo Park DP, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", PTI "Berry Sorbet" Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT "Flat Bottom Clouds" Die-namics Dies, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's cards here, gain a bit of inspiration, and play along!

Challenges entered:

Allsorts: Use Those Dies
Crafty Sentiments: Showers
Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: April Showers (PTI buttons)
Polkadoodles: Spring is in the Air
Top Tip Tuesday: Cute

***My tip for Top Tip Tuesday is this....  Are you afraid of mixing/matching patterned papers?  My tip is to just go for it!  Have some fun!  Chances are that if they are in the same paper collection, they will look good together.  I like to vary the sizes, patterns, and color of the papers.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Stella Says Sketch

Good morning!  It's time for a new Stella Says Sketch challenge at Bugaboo; here's the sketch we're working with:

Great sketch, right?!  This adorable bunny and her ladybug friends reminded me of some papers in my stash...and the elusive matching brad which took forever to find!  LOL  The image is colored with pencils and accented with a bit of glitter.  I've embellished simply with the brad.

Image: Bugaboo "Ladybug Bunny" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Doodlebug Brad
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's sketch cards here...then give it a whirl and play along!

Challenges entered:

Digi Haven: Things With Wings
Polka Doodles: Spring is in the Air

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

it's all 'behind' ewe...

Good morning!  We have an inspiration challenge for you today at Bugaboo; check out the photo:

Hmmm, inspiration challenges are always tough for me...I tend to take them too literal.  I was browsing the store and when I came across this cute Ewe image, I knew it was perfect.  Don't they say "In like a lion, out like a lamb"?  So good riddance winter!  It's all behind us...hopefully!  LOL

The image is colored with pencils...I got the idea for the pink ewe from the Inkspirational challenge.  I used the Mojo Monday sketch and embellished with die cuts, brads, and a snippet of ribbon.

Image: Bugaboo "Ewe-Behind You" Digital Image 
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pretty in Pink, PTI True Black, Pink Paislee DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Michaels Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Sun/Cloud Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's interpretation of this photo here...then give it a whirl and play along!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentimenst: Anything Goes (with a sentiment)
Crafty Calendar: Animal Antics
Crafty Little Fairies: Down on the Farm
Inkspirational: Photo

Mojo Monday: Sketch

Stamping Sensations: Pretty in Pink

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Lucky Shamrock

Good morning!  I have a card to share using the adorable Hamlet PigWit, who is From the Heart Stamps March Stamp of the Month.  This set comes with 2 versions; the one I have used today and one with a butterfly and daffodils...both are adorable!

If you played along with last month's progressive challenge, you received this image for free.  If not, there is still time to play along....  You can purchase the image in the shop or if you spend $10 in the shop, you can enter THINKSPING to receive it free.  If you play along this month, you will automatically receive the April image for free.  Sounds good, right?  Right!

I have used the Mojo Monday sketch and kept it clean and simple.  Hamlet is colored with pencils; I have tried to color him as I remember the pigs when I was growing up on the farm.  They aren't really white, but they are not pink either...just a hint of blush is how I would describe them.  I've added just a touch of glitter to a few of the shamrocks and coated the die cut shamrock with glitter.  I like how this simple sketch lets Hamlet shine!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Hamlet PigWit Think Spring"
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Garden Green, PTI True Black, Karen Foster Designs DP
Embellie: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, QuicKutz Shamrock Die, Foam Tape

You can find more inspiration from the DT and challenge details here.

Challenges entered:

Cards in Envy: Think Green
Die Cuttin' Diva's: Luck of the Irish (QuicKutz Shamrock Die)
Fab 'n' Funky: Animals (no people allowed)
Loves Rubberstamps: Shades of Green
Mojo Monday: Sketch

{PIN}spirational Challenge: Inspiration Photo (shamrocks, ladybug)
Simply Create Too: Animals
Sweet Stamps: Lucky
Twisted Tuesday: Live a Clean, Green Life

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela