1st Place Pumpkin

Good morning!  Yay, the weekend is here and I'm back with another Bugaboo challenge!  "Indian Summer" is the theme for this challenge, so pull out your stamps and create!

I'm using AKV Fall Pumpkin Prize today; doesn't he look so proud of his 1st Place pumpkin?  The image is colored with pencils and I've done a bit of distressing to the papers.  I've embellished with ribbon and a handmade felt "mum"...that's what I'm calling it anyway!

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pumpkin Pie, PTI Dark Chocolate, Imaginisce DP
Embellies: SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Orange Zest Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Loopy Bloom Die-namics Die (MFT Chocolate Fudge Felt, Green Felt (stash))

I hope you'll check out the DT's creations, gain a bit of inspiration, and play along!  You may just win a prize!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: For the Kids
Crafty Catz: For Men/Boys
Papertake Weekly: Child's Play
The Corrosive Challenge: All About Fall
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Devine Digi

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Smooch!!

Good morning!  We have a new sketch challenge for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches; this challenge also has a "twist"...we would like you to "Make It Shine"...that's right, show us the sparkle and bling!

I used a Stampendous image that my stamping budding Vickie challenged our group to create with...I love the image and it worked perfectly with the sketch!  I went with a clean and simple look...the image is colored with pencils and I've added subtle glitter to the girl's outfit and her heart.  I've also added a bit of bling to anchor my banner.

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU! Daffodil Delight, PTI Pure Poppy
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Light Siam", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone. Spellbinder's Nestabilities

You can check out the rest of the DT's cards and the challenge details here...I hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge Blog: "O" One Word Sentiment
The Paper Nest Dolls: CAS

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Stella Says Sketch

Good morning!  I have a card to share using the new sketch from Bugaboo.  The image I am using today is called Bentley-on the inside...He cracks me up!  You can see the sketch below and check out the challenge details here.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Ballet Blue, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: PTI Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Chevron Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Corner Challenge: Child's Play
Cut It Up Challenge Blog: Labor Day
Drunken Stampers: Buttons
Jellypark Challenges: All About Kids
Wordplay Saturday: Childhood

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Sweet 16

Good morning!  I have a card to share and some exciting news...for the month of September I am Bugaboo Stamps Biggest Fan and will get to play along with their challenges!  How cool is that?  It's no secret that I am a huge fan, so I can't tell you how excited I was to get the email.

This is for the "Anything Goes" challenge.  I made this for one of my daughter's besties; I thought it was appropriate since my daughter has been doing a cupcake fundraiser this year.  She has 53 cupcakes on her menu and I tell you, we are knee deep in cupcakes...yummy!

"Girl Cupcakes" is colored with pencils and I've added some subtle glitter to the brown areas...I see the camera angle didn't capture it well though.  I've had these cupcake papers in my stash for years...love them!  I pieced together some of the coordinating papers for a fun backdrop for the "16".  For embellishing, I've used a bit of ribbon and some Swarovski Flatbacks.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Cool Caribbean, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smokey Topaz", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the challenge details here; if you play along, you could win some Bugaboo images!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Belli Challenge: Number
Die Cut Divas: Celebrate (+dies) 
Papercraft Star: Inspiration Photo (cupcakes, blue)
Stampin' Royalty: Patterned Paper

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Hot Stuff!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Debbie has chosen our challenge..."It's a Male Thing".  That's right, we would like to see some "Man Cards"!

I went with Bugaboo's Gus...the guy makes me laugh...in a good way, of course!  Gus is colored with pencils and I've even remembered the zinc oxide for his nose...he's ready to head to the beach!  Some banners and die cuts complete the card.  Sketch is from Fusion.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf, SU! Brilliant Blue and Poppy Parade, October Afternoon DP
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics (cloud and sun), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's "Man Cards"...the line-up is looking good!  Why not take some time to play along?  Build your stash!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Crafters Circle: For the Boys
Creatalicious Challenges: For the Boys
DRS Designs: Mad About Plaid
Fusion: Sketch
Here Come the Boys: Lazy Summer Days
Kreativeinkauf: Summer, Sun, Beach
The Male Room: The Great Outdoors

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Winter Snow Globe

Good morning; I'm back with a new sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches!  Our sponsor for the week is Floppy Latte; I'm using their Snow Globe image...the winter scene is so lovely and serene.

The image is colored with pencils, cut out, glittered, and adhered to the background panel.  I've embellished with ribbon and some glittery snowflakes.  I have to say I loved getting out the glitter and snowflakes...I can't wait to make more glittery winter cards!

Image: Floppy Latte
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze and Soft Suede, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: SU! Soft Suede Grosgrain Ribbon, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Dies (snowflakes), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos 

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations...they are sure to inspire you!  Why not play along and try the versatile sketch?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Use 2 Backing Papers
Country View Crafts: Layers

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ivy Fairy

Hello there!  We would like to see "Wings" on your creation for our latest challenge at Creative Card Crew; our sponsor for this challenge is Delicious Doodles.  I am working with the lovely Ivy Fairy today; thank you to Delicious Doodles for the image!

The image was shaded a bit in grayscale; I thought it looked so pretty that I would just add hints of color.  In addition to coloring the ivy, I've added a bit of color to her face (eyes, cheeks, and lips) and a hint of pale blue to her beautiful wings.  I've done a bit of distressing to the papers and for embellishing, I've added glitter to a portion of her wings and pleated some ribbon.

Image: Delicious Doodles
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Garden Green, PTI Smokey Shadow, My Mind's Eye "Miss Caroline" DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", SU! Garden Green Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Smokey Shadow Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's lovely creations, get the details, and play along with our challenge...I would love to see your "winged" creation!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Catz: Ribbon Pleating
Crafty Ribbons: Anything Goes With Ribbons
Cute Card Thursday: Things With Wings
Digi Haven: Vintage or Old
Jellypark Challenges: Things That Fly
Simply Create Too: Vintage (or Old)
Sketch Saturday: Sketch
Sweet Pea Stampers: Fantasy

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela