Oh Snap with Birdie Brown

Hello all and Happy Monday!  I meant to share this earlier, but I've been a little busy....with life and that "job."  Actually, I love my job, but it really does tend to get in the way of my hobbies.

This is Birdie Brown's April freebie!  Saw it, fell in love with it, and paper pieced it.  I don't go anywhere without my camera and my family is kind enough to pose just about anytime and anywhere.  I used some fairly bold paper - hopefully they're not too dark or over powering.

That's my quick share for today.  Thanks so much for dropping by!!

Going Retro with Bugaboo

Hello and Happy Saturday!  The challenge this week at Catch the Bug:

I used to LOVE these candy bracelets and necklaces....and now Beanie cherishes these sweet jewels.

I also wanted to keep the feeling of the "good ol' days" that came to mind when I saw the color combo pic and used Bugaboo's Good Times for my ATC.  I put a few paper clips on the side to give a little scale.  Hope you get a chance to play along this week, and thanks so much for stopping by!

Just Bee You with Bugaboo Freebie

Hello and Happy Friday.  Today I'm on time to share this weeks FREEBIE FRIDAY from Bugaboo Stamps!

I made a little ATC using Cute Bee with Flower.  Super simple!  And FREE!!  So pick her up today!

This meets the following challenges:

• Wicked Wednesday - Things with Wings
• Paper Crafting Journey - Use a Sentiment
• Simon Says - Anything Goes
• Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Insect or Animal

Sympathy with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring Doodle Pantry's Lily Collection.  I don't think I have ever made a sympathy card, but I was in need for one.  So this is my "mail out" this week.

I used Stampin' Up's Petite Pairs for the sentiment (inside and out).  Plus, my inspiration is a beautiful card by Pat at Stamp, Paper and Ink.  I never thought of making a card without some kind of designer paper.  Just plain ol' cardstock!  Hopefully this will be well received in a time of loss.

This meets the following challenges:

• Shelly's Images - April showers bring May Flowers
• Sisterhood of Crafters - Free for All
• Artistic Inspirations - Card for a Lady
• Lexi's Creations - Lace or Ribbon
• Love to Create - Tic Tac Toe (Flowers, die cuts, ribbons)

Te Amo Moo-cho

Hello and Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing Bugaboo Stamps FREEBIE FRIDAY!  I know, I've been late lately, but I still want to make sure to send you that way to pick up your prize!

Isn't she cute?!  I saw her lovely eyes and had to make a love card.  Yup, my sentiment: Te Amo Moo-cho (I love you a LOT).  Remember, this will be replaced by Friday of this week, so pick her up ASAP!!

This meets the following challenges:

• Created with Love - Wild
• Digi Makeover - Animal Friends
• Make It Monday - Anything Goes
• One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi
• My Time to Craft - Stitching

Awwww Shucks

Hello.  I've got a quick post for you today.  Hopefully this has already made it to the right place and I can freely share it here.

I was late with a birthday and wanted to make something a little fun.  Every now and then I get out of my comfort zone and make a fancy fold.

I thought I'd add some "dog stuff" to the sides for added interest.  No sewing at all, but I was pretty pleased with it if I do say so myself.  The dog and bones are from Clear Dollar Stamps, the sentiment is Create with TLC, and the hydrant and fence is from MyGrafico.

Lettuce Celebrate

Hello and hope you are enjoying your weekend!  I'm sharing this week's challenge at Catch the Bug:

I picked Pastel Colors, Bugaboo Image, Embossing.

I'm featuring Garden Bunny Lettuce.  And if you're wondering about my embossing, check out my bunting.  Are you wondering about my sentiment?

LOL!  Feel free to click and save the sentiment if you think you'd ever find use for it.  Well, that's it for today.  We have a wedding to attend for a cute, young couple at church followed by a birthday party for one of Beanie's schoolmates.

This meets the following challenges:

• Little Miss Muffet - Food Glorious Food
• Creative Belli - Pastels
• Creative Moments - Spring
• Sisterhood of Crafters - Animal Antics

Blah Blah Blah

Hello and Happy Wednesday.  Today at Catch the Bug is Humor Me Wednesday.  This is when we get to celebrate lesser known holidays.  For example, did you know today is Blah Blah Blah Day?

Well, it is and I'm here with Grumpy Gertrude to share this fabulous holiday with you all!

I have a little MTC file if you'd like it.  I mean really....who doesn't enjoy Blah Blah Blah Day?!  Just click to go to the file.

Thanks for visiting today.  Oh, and guess what?  Week 2, and I've MAILED out card 2!!  I'm on a roll and hope to continue.

Fruit Hat and a Quiz

Hello and Happy Tuesday!  Today I'd like to share a couple cards using new mid-month releases from Doodle Pantry.  Usually there is only one big release at the beginning of each month, but this month we get TWO wonderful releases.

My first card features what I consider to be a super fun and whimsical Fruit Hat.  First thing I thought of was a feisty little latina named Carmen Miranda.  Then I thought of a wonderful song by Dorothy Fields sung by Billie Holiday.

My second card features the new Notebook Digi Paper.  I've been wanting something like this for the longest time, and now I have it!  I just see so much versatility in this!

I simply placed my question and little drawings on top of the notebook paper, sizing it to A2 card size.  Adhered to kraft paper and punched my holes.  Super quick and a little cheeky.  So check out all the new releases and inspiration can be found at the Doodle Pantry Blog!

A Bug's Life

Hello and Happy Saturday.  The latest challenge at Catch the Bug is:

A BUG'S LIFE

And I attempted a fancy fold on this one:

My image is Birdhouse - Beehive, the grass is Cricut's Zooballoo (2.5"), the phrase is Create a Critter (2") with a George tag (2.75").

This was kind of fun to make.  Here's a side view to see the steps better.

This meets the following challenges:

• Digistamps4Joy - Anything Goes
• Creative Moments - Things with Wings
• Our Daily Bread - Other than a Square or Rectangle
• Tuesday Throwdown - Fancy Folds

Bugaboo Freebie Princess

Hello and Happy Friday!  I LOVE Friday's!  Nothing like looking forward to the weekend and picking up the latest BUGABOO FREEBIE FRIDAY image!  This week, it's the lovely AKV Princess - and who CAN'T use a princess?

I went with a paper pieced ATC.  My papers are Lettering Delights and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  The only coloring is her face and added a touch of sewing.  Don't forget to pick her up before week's end!!

Berry Great Day with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Wednesday!  Today I'd like to share another "friendship" card.  I mentioned before that I make cards and never send them out, and my goal is to send out one card a week.  Well, guess what?  Today, my first card went in the mail....so, week 1, card 1.

Anyway, here's another one I hope to mail some day soon.  It features a new release from Doodle Pantry: Berry Nice Mice.  This comes colored as well - which is fab for quick cards.  I chose to color mine though.

Isn't his face so sweet?

And I added another little berry to the sentiment that comes with the set.  Oh, and did I mention you can GET THIS SET FOR FREE?!  Just enter this months Doodle Pantry Blog challenge.  ALL entries get the set!  You must use a Doodle Pantry image to join - but there are freebies to get you started.

This meets the following challenges:

• Make it Monday - Anything Goes
• My Craft Spot - Cute Critters
• MyGrafico - Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - Use a Pun

Baby on the Way Bugaboo Freebie

Hello and Happy Friday (I know - it's Monday)!!  Yay, another FREEBIE FRIDAY from Bugaboo Stamps!

I paper pieced her little outfit and included LOTS of sewing.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Make sure to pick up this cute little couple before weeks end!!

Love Dragon

Hello and Happy Saturday!  This week's challenge at Catch the Bug is an all time favorite:

ANYTHING GOES

So I'm sporting Clyde Be Mine:

I added the strip on the right to tone down the really bright DP...it was just too much for my little eyes to look at!  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Short & Sweet, and of course, lots of sewing!

Time to Treasure with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Friday!  Today I'd like to share one of the latest Doodle Pantry releases.

This comes from the new Old Trunk set.  I went with some upbeat papers and colors and LOTS of sewing.  First, I cut out the entire trunk on polka dots, then I printed again on white and colored and cut out every piece of "leather" and "metal" and put those on top of the dots.  Visit the Doodle Pantry Blog for all the new releases and to see which set is FREE if you participate in April's challenge!!

Owl Be Here with Doodle Pantry

Hello and Happy Hump Day!  I've been trying to make some "friendship" cards to actually send out...the hard part is actually getting them in the mail.  BUT, I have decided to mail out one card a week, hopefully to touch someone's life and put a smile on a loved one's face.

I'm using Quirky Owl from Doodle Pantry plus the sentiment.  This set also comes pre-colored, which is great for quick cards.

Mother's Day with Bugaboo

Hello and Happy Tuesday!  I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!  We sure did!

Today I'm here to share a new release from Bugaboo Stamps.

I thought this little guy was perfect for my DH's card to his mother for Mother's Day.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes.  I was going for simple, masculine, yet sweet.

This meets the following challenges:

• Challenges 4 Everybody - Always Anything Goes
• Di's Digi Designs - Flower Frenzy
• Totally Gorjuss - Something Blue