Chocolate....

Good morning!  We've got a new sketch for you at Bugaboo and it's a fun one!  Check it out:

I love making baby cards...this one is a bit sassy...JJ, zebra print, and humor...such fun!  JJ has the right idea...chocolate makes everything better!  Right?!  The image is colored with pencils; I've added some dry embossing, ribbon, and baby buttons.

Image: Bugaboo "JJ Pregnancy-Back Pain" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Marina Mist, PTI Dark Chocolate, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  I can't wait to see what you create with our sketch!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Stack it Up (layers)
Di's Digi Designs: BINGO (digi-sentiment-embossing)
Jellypark Friends: Chocolate and/or Cake
Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Buttons (buttons have been in my stash for years)
Sweet Stampin': Humour

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Mmmm...Cupcakes!

Good morning!  This Saturday we have a color challenge for you at Bugaboo.  I always tend to shy away from a color challenge, but I thought of cupcakes when I saw these colors.  I couldn't resist this darling tray of cupcakes!

The image is colored with pencils and it's accented with glitter.  I've rounded some corners for interest and embossed the background...it reminds me of swirly frosting!  I've used a simple button for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo "Cupcake Tray" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110,  SU! Sahara Sand, PTI Sweet Blush and Berry Sorbet
Embellies: Martha Stewart Cryatal Fine Glitter, PTI Berry Sorbet Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Corner Chomper, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here; I can't wait to see what you come up with using this color palette!

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

Bubbles

Good morning!  At Tuesday Morning Sketches, we are again revisiting a sketch from last year; this week Melissa has chosen our sketch.  Next week we will feature a new sketch...so stay tuned!

I did a bit of coloring and paper piecing with the image, and then added some glitter.  I shabbied the papers up a bit and added pearls for embellishing.

Image: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Daffodil Delight and Basic Gray, Simple Stories DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Spare Parts Pearls
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

I hope you will 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!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore: Add a Gem, or Glitter....
Craft Your Passion: Girly Girl Challenge
Creatalicious Challenge: Pearls and Glitter
MilkCoffee: Girly

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Mmmwaah!

Hello and Happy Valentine's Day; I hope you have some fun plans for the day!  I love making Valentine cards so I thought I would whip up one more today; I found some fun challenges and paired them with Doodle Pantry's Kissy Lips set, along with the Mojo Monday sketch.

I've used a pre-colored image and a sentiment from the set; there is also line art and patterned papers too.  The lips are printed and fussy cut then adhered to a die cut tag.  I've embellished the card with some twill, a button, and some Swarovski flatbacks (they are red, but appear dark in the photo).

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry's Kissy Lips
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Fine Linen, SU! Real Red, Bo Bunny DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill and Button/DMC Floss, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Siam"
Extras: PTI Tag Die, Foam Tape

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Creative Romance: Let's Get Sentimental
Alphabet Challenge Blog: "A" for Always and Forever
Brown Sugar: Use a Die Cut or Punch
Cardz for Guyz: Truly, Madly, Deeply
Cute Card Thursday: Clever Cutting
Fab 'n' Funky: Valentine/Love
Incy Wincy Designs: Sassy and Sexy
Just Add Ink: Just Add Stripes
Mojo Monday: Sketch
Totally Papercrafts: Valentine/Love

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Don't Sweat It

Good morning!  I have a fun card to share using From the Heart Stamps February Stamp of the Month.  It's called Birthday Candle Birdbrain and has a bunch of coordinating silly sentiments; they are a hoot, you can check them out here.

The Birdbrain is colored with pencils and her eyelids and the candle are accented with subtle glitter.  I've done a bit of layering and embellished with twill and a button.  The sketch is this week's sketch, #53.  There is still time to play along with the sketch challenge and you can also earn the SOTM; you can check out the details here.

Image: From the Heart Stamps Birthday Candle Birdbrain Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze, PTI Pure Poppy, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: PTI Pure Poppy Twill, Button (stash)/DMC Floss, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More: Use Markers or Pencils on Your Card
Crafty Creations: For the Birds

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Humor Me Wednesday

Good morning; it's Humor Me Wednesday at Bugaboo!  Humor Me Holidays for this week are:

10th-Clean Out Your Computer Day
11th-Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day or Make a Friend Day
14th-Ferris Wheel Day or Valentine's Day
15th-National Gumdrop Day

 I decided to go with a funny Valentine...Stella surely fits the bill!  She is colored with pencils and I've accented her wings, shoes, and hearts with glitter.  The sketch is from Feeling Sketchy.  Here is the sentiment on the inside of the card:

Image: Bugaboo Stella Calendar Months-February
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Blushing Bride, PTI Royal Velvet, Flair Designs DP, The Paper Studio Vellum
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Fossil", Martha Stewart Glitter in "Sugar Plum"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape 

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to tickle your funny bone!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Make it Sparkle
Card Mania: Love is all Around
Incy Wincy Designs: Sassy and Sexy
Oldie but a Goodie Challenge: Valentine (DP is my oldie)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela