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

Color Challenge (+Freebie Friday!)

Good morning!  It's Day 7 (and the final day) of Catch the Bug's Christmas in July celebration!  Today we have a color challenge for you; I don't know about you, but a color challenge really is a challenge for me!  Here's the color palette:

Thankfully the colors are really pretty!  The presents in today's Freebie Friday image made it pretty simple to implement the colors...whew!  Rudolph is colored with pencils and I turned the image panel into a tag.  (Yes, that is an eyelet on the tag!  When is the last time you used an eyelet?  It has been so many years for me that I had to search for my tools!  I do have a great assortment of eyelets though...this one is Doodlebug.)  I used a fun die with Santa's reindeer names and added ribbon and buttons for embellishing.  (Just in case you noticed....  The green ribbon really does coordinate with the paper...and Rudolph's green shirt and the button!  It is frustrating when the camera doesn't capture the true color; why does it look grayish?  If anyone know how to remedy this, I would love to hear your tips!)  Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Rudolph Presents" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Pear Pizzazz and Pink Passion CS, PTI Dark Chocolate CS
Embellies: PTI Buttons/DMC Floss, SU! Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Doodlebug Eyelet, Twine (saved from a Christmas present!)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Sissix Thinlits Die, 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:

Addicted to Stamps and More: Make Your Mark
Animal Friends: Animal + Dies/Punches
Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Fancy, Plus Use Pink
Christmas at Sweet Stampin': Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons: Christmas
Inky Chicks: Christmas in Summer 
Moving Along With the Times: No Design Papers

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Tag, You're It!

Good morning!  It's Day 3 of Catch the Bug's Christmas in July and today's challenge is to make a tag!

I went with JJ!  She's colored with pencils and I've added some glitter to her furry trim and embellished with an assortment of ribbons.  I love the look on her face and her stance; the coordinating sentiment says "Me naughty? Pu-leeze!"  Not sure if I'll put this one on my sister's package or make it into a card for her!  LOL  Here's the whole tag:

Image: Bugaboo "JJ Christmas Cheer-Me Naughty?" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI New Leaf CS
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Assorted Ribbons/Twine (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, EK Success Punch

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Remember, images are 50% off at Bugaboo for the month of July!  That's right, it's time to fill your virtual cart!

Challenges entered:

AAA Cards: Tags
Crafty Creations: Clean and Simple
Creative Moments: Ribbons and/or Bows
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge: Add a Ribbon

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketchy Sunday

Good morning!  It's Day 2 of Catch the Bug's Christmas in July and we have a fun sketch for you!  Here it is:

I've used one of my favorite Dottie images and kept everything simple to show off the fun patterned paper; for embellishing I've used glitter and some twine.  Here's a close-up of Dottie:

Image: Bugaboo "Dottie Christmas-Shop" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Twine (saved from a Christmas packaging!)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

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

Challenges entered:

Christmas at Sweet Stampin': Warm Winter Clothing
Crafty Boots: Christmas in July
Cut It Up: #100 Anything Goes
Hannah and Friends: Holiday
Polkadoodles: Add Ribbon or Twine
Shopping Our Stash: Say What? (stash item-Doodlebug patterned paper that I've been hoarding!)
The Color Throwdown: Color Challenge #400

Winter Wonderland: Let's See a Christmas Tree or Make it Cute

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Have a Fun{TACHE}Tic Day

Good morning!  It's Tuesday, so we have a new sketch for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches...it's also a Judged Challenge...the added twist is "Masculine".  Our very own Debbie is our sponsor this week!  Here's the sketch:

I love mustaches and this challenge was the perfect reason to break out a fun stamp set and die from The Cat's Pajamas!  I found the perfect patterned papers in my stash and for embellishing I've added mesh, twine, and brads...this was a fun one to put together!

Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: CS from SU! (retired), The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Black Mesh (stash), PTI Twine
Extras: The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Mustache Die, Foam Tape

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

Challenges entered:

Craft Your Passion: Father's Day/For the Boys
Make My Monday: Male Themed
That Craft Place: Men

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bundled Up

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Debbie has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Texture" on you card.

Hmmm, texture?  Had to think on this one....  Dry embossing was the first thing that came to mind; I also added layers, chunky glitter, fine glitter, a button with twine, and some cheesecloth.  Have seen the cheesecloth on cards in blogland and have always wanted to try it; so glad I did, it was fun!

The image is one of Faith's newer ones...I love it and couldn't wait to color it!  I used pencils then added some glitter...it's a bit hard to see the fine glitter in the photo.  I did some layering and added a glitter covered snowflake and some cheesecloth.  I like the combo of the crisp, hard edges paired with the soft coloring and cheesecloth.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Bundled Up"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze and Cranberry Crisp, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Snow Glitter, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, PTI Scarlet Jewel Button/PTI Twine, Cheesecloth
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Die, Foam Tape

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations here; we would love to have you play along so we can see your version of "texture"!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

2 Sisters: Embossing (cranberry CS is dry embossed)
Crafts Galore Encore: Add a Gem, or Glitter....
Created With Love: Friends
Deconstructed Sketch: Sketch
Digi Makeover Challenge: Add Dimension
Kaboodles Doodles: Use Buttons and Twine
Lacy Sunshine: Lots of Layers
Papertake Weekly: Lovely Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Yes, Virginia....

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Lesley has chosen "Vintage" for our challenge theme.  Sounds good, right?  I went with Christmas...it's right around the corner, you know!

I've had this stamp and DP in my stash for quite awhile and had always planned on pairing them.  I distressed my papers and added some die cut holly spritzed with Glimmer Mist and tied with twine, some pearls, and glass glitter (love the chunky look of it...so pretty!).

Sentiment: Penny Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Cameo Coral, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: SU! Glass Glitter, PTI Twine, Spare Parts Pearls, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in "Pearl"
Extras: Sizzix Holly Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will hop on over to Ruby's Rainbow to check out the vintage creations; why not play along?

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: Christmas in July
Jellypark Challenges: Christmas in July
Ooh La La Challenge: A Step Back in Time
The Hobby House: Christmas
The Paper Girls: Glitter, Glitter, Glitter

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Clearly Digi Stamps July Release

Hello!  It's time for the Clearly Digi Stamps July reveal...today I am working with 2 new sets..."Seashells" and "Tweet Hello".

I've kept my first card clean and simple.  The sentiment is printed on CS, die cut, and layered on another die cut.  The seashells are colored, fussy cut, and popped up.  I've added a contrasting strip that I have crinkled for some texture, along with some twine and a smattering of pearls.

Image/Sentiment: Seashells
Ink: Printer
Paper: SU! Confetti White, Baja Breeze, Buckaroo Blue, and Peach Parfait
Embellies: Spare Parts Pearls, Twine (my stash)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

For my second card, I've printed both the image and sentiment on a CS panel.  The image is colored with pencils, the panel is distressed, mounted, and adhered to the card base.  I've added some distressed banners, ribbon, and Swarovski flat backs to finish the card.

Image/Sentiment: Tweet Hello
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, and Harvest Gold, Echo Park DP
Embellies: SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smokey Topaz"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

I hope you will check out the July releases at Clearly Digi Stamps, along with the DT's creations!  Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Clearly Digi Stamps January Release

Hello again!  I'm back with a couple of cards made with our new January sets at Clearly Digi Stamps (Clear Dollar Stamps)...Charlie Horse and Mr. Spike.  I'm working with pre-colored images to day, but both sets come un-colored as well, along with coordinating papers and sentiments.

First I've used Charlie Horse...I have always loved this cheeky image and sentiment, so was glad when it went digital.  Now I can re-size as needed to suit my project.  I've used the barbed wire DP, which I have distressed, and added some brads, a button, and twine for embellishing.

Image/Sentiment: Clearly Digi Stamps Charlie Horse Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Dark Chocolate and Pure Poppy
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, PTI Button/Twine
Extras: The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Challenges 4 Everybody: Anything Goes
The Squirrel and the Fox: Anything Goes

Nest, I have used Mr. Spike.  I printed the image, along with some bones that I resized and cut out (they were added to the card last).  The image is layered with diecuts, and I've added a dry embossed banner along with some red brads for embellishing.  Look closely and you will see the mini bones on the DP...so cute and fun!

Image: Clearly Digi Stams Mr. Spike
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, Pure Poppy, and Dark Chocolate
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Dies, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Paper Playtime: Pets
Fairy Tale Challenge: Animals/Pets

I hope you will head on over to the Clearly Digi Stamps store to check out the new January sets; there are plenty of samples for ideas as well.  Also, you can also check out the DT's personal blogs in my side-bar.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#154

Good morning...I've got another sketch to share with you from Tuesday Morning Sketches.  This is also a judged challenge so there is a twist...things with wings.

I used a sentiment from Clear Dollar Stamps, printed on DP with dark brown ink.  I sponged my DP a bit and embellished with buttons, twine and crystals.

Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps "Value Verses" Digital Set
Ink: Printer (dark brown), Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: SU! Bermuda Bay, Simple Stories DP
Embellies: Autumn Leaves Buttons, MAMBI Rhinestone (teal), Swarovski Flatback Crystals (Smoked Topaz), PTI Twine
Extras: Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, DMC Floss, SU! Dimensionals

I hope you'll stop on over to the TMS blog to check out the rest of the cards made with this sketch; thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

1 Card...3 Challenges!

Hello and happy Friday! Today I've got a card to share that works for 3 challenges:

1. Bellarific Friday---Christmas Card

2. Creative Corner---All the B's---Black, Bling, Buttons, and Bows

3. Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge

(I am really hoping that glitter counts as "bling"...please don't turn me in to the "Bling Patrol"! The red Santa hat has glittery trim and the black snowflakes are glittery as well. Also, the button and bow are on the large snowflake.)

Image: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Making Memories DP, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS

Embellies: PTI Black Button, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Cream Twine (my stash)

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, SU! Scallop Edge Punch, Spellbinders Snowflake Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela