Pom Pom Hair Ties with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  I'm still making a few last minute gifts, and today I'm sharing some pom-pom hair ties:

I used Doodle Pantry's Snowman Cheer for my tie holders - just to decorate them up a bit.  I used the pre-colored version of this cute little snowman.  I can't wait to see these in Beanie's hair!!

The pom-poms are super easy to make and tie onto the new elastics.  These don't take more than 5 minutes each to make.  I'm showing how my little cardboard has a couple holes (using my cropadile) with little slits leading to each hole to hold onto the elastic.  I have a few other handcrafted items I hope to share soon.  Thanks for stopping by!

This meets the following challenges:

• Just for Fun - Christmas
• Ladybug Crafts - Winter/Christmas
• Crafting for All Seasons - Anything But a Card/Christmas
• LOTV - Anything But A Card
• Through the Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes

Critter Friends II with Doodle Pantry

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today I'm sharing two more cards using Doodle Pantry's Critter Friends.

These will go along with the two cards from an earlier post to make a set of 4 for a loved one who lives far away.

Add stamped envelopes and a ribbon, and you've got an instant gift!

Christmas Cupcake with Bugaboo

Hello and welcome to day seven of Catch the Bug's Holiday Chaos!

Today the theme is Anything Goes Christmas!  Of course, this is one of the easiest challenges out there!

I'm featuring Christmas Cupcake Lights.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Petite Pairs.  I went super CAS with just some crazy sewing and twine.  Thanks for joining this week of chaos!!

Snowman Bells with Bugaboo

Hello and welcome to day four of Catch the Bug's Holiday Chaos!

Today the theme is Ugly Sweater!  I chose MY ugly sweater (list of sweaters to choose from at Catch the Bug Blog).

MY ugly sweater = Use Red, Silver & Green + a Snowman.  I'm featuring Snowman Bells and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up's So Many Scallops.

This meets the following challenges:

• Flourishes Timeless Tuesdays - Stitch it Up
• Shopping Our Stash - Holiday/Winter (Stash: DP and SU! Sentiment)
• Sweet Stamps - Red and Green
• Digi Makeover - Snow Fun
• Lexi's Creations - Christmas

Penguin Star Cocoa Holder with Bugaboo

Hello and welcome to day two of Catch the Bug's Holiday Chaos!

Today the theme is Gift Wrapped!  Whip up some sort of Holiday Gift wrap – could be a gift tag, a gift bag, treat tin or alternative gift wrap.  Just SHOW US your Wrap!

So I made up a little hot cocoa holder for co-workers, featuring Winter Penguin Star.  Super simple to make and inexpensive!  Don't forget to play along for many chances to win!

This meets the following challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - Git Packaging
• Anything But a Card - Anything But a Card
• Dream Valley Challenges - Anything But a Card
• One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi

Christmas Mouse with Bugaboo

Hello and Happy Sunday!  Welcome to Catch the Bug's Holiday Chaos

The week is starting with a Stella Says Sketch:

Here is what I came up with:

I'm featuring Christmas Mouse Ornament.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Small Script.  Head over to Catch the Bug to get all the details on this fun filled week, and read up on all the prizes to be won!

Naughty Snowflake with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Saturday!  This week at Catch the Bug, the challenge is:

Recipe 1, 2, 3: 1 Ribbon, 2 Layers, 3 Papers

I'm featuring JJ Christmas Snowflake for my Christmas card:

I know, bright colors, but I enjoy non-traditional colors for Christmas.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Short & Sweet.

Critter Friends with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Friday!  Today I'm sharing a couple of cards featuring the new release from Doodle Pantry (the new release is actually on December 1, but I have to post this a little early).

I make sets of cards as gifts for the holidays.  Here are two featuring Doodle Pantry's Critter Friends.

I obviously choose a simple layout, pick out a few images and these come together quite quick.  I (and hope the recipient does as well) think these are thoughtful and useful gifts.

Little Octopus with Doodle Pantry

Hello and Happy Wednesday.  Today I'm sharing a card featuring Doodle Pantry's Little Octopus (previously sold by CDS):

I tried to make a "water like" background using distress inks and water drops.  The seaweed and shell are from Cricut's Create a Critter.  Quick post today.  I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

This meets the following challenges:

• Make it Monday - Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
• Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

OWH Fundraiser with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Monday.  This  is a reminder post that  Doodle Pantry has joined with Operation Write Home  for a Fundraiser  and has created two new digital stamp sets for this event!

Both sets are bundled together for ONLY $5.00 and OWH will get 70% of the profits from each sale during Nov 10 - 30. Using the cute little penguin, I made a little plush toy for Sprout.  He's approximately 10 inches high, hand sewn, felt.

On Dec. 1st , the sets will be separated and priced individually, and the fundraiser will end.  This is such a worthy cause and there is a real need for ' missing you '  type cards  for the troops  to send home to their loved ones. Of course the sets can be used for any occasion you see fit!

Fall Snail with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Saturday!  This week at Catch the Bug, the challenge is:

I'm not overly fond of photo inspirations because I find them difficult, but I tried my best!

I'm featuring Hat Snail and my leaves are from Miss Kate (Cricut MTC).

Coffee Cup with Doodle Pantry

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring Doodle Pantry's Coffee & Biscotti set:

Went with some bold colors, but hopefully you can still see the "steam."  I LOVE coffee, so this will join my few "just because" cards on hand.  By the way, I'm back to sending out cards on a weekly basis.  I so enjoy cardmaking and need to remember to share it with others!

This meets the following challenges:

• Make it Monday - Anything Goes
• Craft Room Challenge - Afternoon Tea
• Creative Craft Challenges - 1 image, 2 papers, 3 flowers
• Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Keep Swimming ATC

Hello and Happy Monday.  Today I'm sharing an ATC for this weeks Wicked Wednesday challenge: Anything Goes (as long as it's an ATC):

I'm featuring a freebie from The Alley Way Stamps.  This is one of my favorite quotes from Finding Nemo and is sort of my own personal motto.  Beanie went through a Nemo stage and now it's Sprout's turn.  And strangely enough, I laugh every single time we watch it....which is just about daily!!  Anyway, I used sequence for his bubbles, and that's about as fancy as my little ATC got :)

Kitchen Chicken with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I hope you are enjoying this wonderful day!  Today I bring to you the latest Stella Says Sketch 146 at Catch the Bug:

 

I'm featuring Kitchen Chicken Egg and some nice bright colors with lots of white space.  Great sketch!!  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes.  That's it for today!

This meets the following challenges:

• Card Crafter's Circle - Pastel Colors 
• Digistamps4Joy - Stitching 
• 4 Crafty Girls - Anything Goes

Chubby Butterfly Wishes with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Weekend!  This week at Catch the Bug, the challenge is:

I'm playing with Brown and Orange, Ribbon, and Bugaboo Image:

I'm featuring Chubby Butterfly 1 and the sentiment is Stampin' Up's Short & Sweet.  Hopefully this has already made it to it's destination and I haven't ruined the surprise!  Happy Birthday you know who!!

This meets the following challenge:

• Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes (optional Texture)
• Crafting for all Seasons - Stitching
• Fab n Funky - Anything Goes
• Flutter By Wednesday - Anything Goes

Mud Piggy with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Wednesday!  Today I'd like to share a card featuring Doodle Pantry's Mud Piggy.

I think he's just adorable and couldn't wait to use him.  So short and sweet for me today!  Thanks for allowing me to share with you!

This meets the following challenges:

• Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
• Digi Makeover - Stitching
• Make it Monday - Anything Goes
• Ooh La La - Stitching

Nice Mice Magnets with Doodle Pantry

Hello and Happy Friday!!  I am SO looking forward to the weekend.  I just feel I need a break.  Anyway, thought I'd share a little crafty item I made for ME.  I LOVE magnets.  Especially matching sets.

 So I used the Berry Nice Mice and Cherry Nice Mice sets from Doodle Pantry.

These were made using wooden squares, Mod Podge glaze, and magnets.  Super easy!  And maybe an idea for a Christmas Gift?  I wish you all a wonderful weekend, and thanks for visiting.

These meet the following challenges:

• Bearly-Mine - Anything Goes
• Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
• All Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes - NO Cards!
• Make it Monday - Anything Goes
• Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes

Birthday Cake tags with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Thursday!  Today I'm sharing an Oldie But Goody at Catch the Bug, where we get to share older, but much loved Bugaboo Stamps.

I created a few tags/card toppers featuring Birthday Cake Dollar Digi.

The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Itty Bitty Banners.  So I have these to make a quick card or tag for a gift bag - great to have on hand.  Hope you are all having a wonderful week.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

My tags meet the following challenges:

• Lexi's Creations - Birthday Celebrations
• Ladybug Crafts Ink - Photo Inspiration
• Tuesday Throwdown - Tag It

Coffee Cup Stella with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday.  This week, the challenge at Catch the Bug is:

ANYTHING GOES

So, I'm featuring Stella Peeker - Magical Substance from Bugaboo Stamps:

Sentiment is from Create with TLC.  That's it!  Super short post today.  Don't forget to enter this week's super easy Anything Goes challenge!

Igloo Fun with Doodle Pantry

Hello and Happy Friday!  Hope everyone survived Halloween!!  Today I'm sharing a new release from Doodle Pantry:

I'm using the Chevron SVG (using MTC) and the adorable Igloo Fun set!  This set comes in black and white and colored versions (I'm using the colored image).  I added a few snowflakes and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up.

Happy Halloween

Hello all and Happy Halloween from my family to yours!

Bean and Sprout 2013

Thank You Kitty Bouquet with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring Kitty Bouquet from Doodle Pantry:

This is for my girl's Grandmother who has really been supportive of both Beanie and Sprout.  They are so fortunate to have such wonderful grandparents!  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Itty Bitty Banners.

This meets the following challenges:

• Created with Love - Anything Goes
• Eureka Stamps - Just a Note of Thanks
• House of Gilli - Thanks
• Make it Monday - Anything Goes
• Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

Turtle Thanks with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday!  This week at Catch the Bug, the new challenge is: Bingo

Yeah, I'm not good with Photo Inspiration, so I went with bright colors and a piece of fruit!

I'm featuring Turtle Lady Bug from Bugaboo Stamps, Michael's $1 Spot sentiment, and Strawberry is from Cricut cart Indie Art cut at 1 3/4".  This was already sent out and hopefully well received!  My big brother has been super helpful lately, and he's so busy to begin with, so I wanted him to know how much we all appreciate him!

This meets the following challenges:

• Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - Bugs and Little Critters
• Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes
• Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
• Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - Fussy Cutting Fun

Winter Fairy with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Friday!  Yay, the weekend!!  Today I'm sharing this weeks Freebie Friday from Bugaboo Stamps:

AKV Winter Fairy just in time for Christmas card making!  Make sure to pick him up before he's replaced next week!

Party Dino with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and happy Wednesday.  Today I'm sharing a new release from Bugaboo Stamps:

I saw him and immediately saw a balloon in his hand.  Balloon is Cricut cart George cut at 1.5" and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Of course when all was said and done, I thought his "nails" looked like they were covered in blood.  Maybe I should of went with a pretty blue instead.

Hoppy Frogs with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Wednesday.  Today I'm sharing a super CAS card featuring the adorable Hoppy Frogs set from Doodle Pantry!

I used the pre colored images and went super CAS.  Added a little sewing and punched flowers for added color.

Here's the inside of the card.  There were so many great new releases this month!  Oh, and don't forget to participate in this months challenge at the Doodle Pantry Blog.  You can use any image, but if you use a Doodle Pantry image, you get a free set!

this meets the following challenges:

• One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
• Sketchy Colors - White and Green
• My Time to Craft - Congratulations
• Daring Cardmakers - Digital

Pumpkin with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday!  This week at Catch the Bug, the challenge is:

I am going with Black, Orange and Punch

I'm featuring Pumpkin from Bugaboo Stamps, sentiment is Cricut cart Opposites Attract cut at 1 1/4".

My background is black and green felt - which can be a little tricky to sew.  But I tried.

Witch on Moon with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  Today I'm sharing a card for Catch the Bug's Oldie But Goodie.

I'm featuring AKV Witch Moon, which technically isn't THAT old.

The sentiment is Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny wishes, and the Stars are from Cricut Cart George cut at 1" and 3/4".  Here's a side view to better show the image topping the card.

This meets the following challenges:

• Addicted to Stamps - Make Your Mark 
• Digi Galore - Halloween
• Ladybug Crafts - Halloween and/or Use your Die Cuts

Bee Bird with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and Happy Hump Day!  Today I'd like to share one of my Halloween cards featuring Bee Birdie from Doodle Pantry:

I LOVE this little cutie all ready to go trick-or-treating.  Of course, he's a lot more versatile than that!  And I finally got to use my hexagon punch!  Sentiment is Sampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes.

This meets the following challenges:

• ABC Challenges - Halloween
• Cards in Envy - Halloween
• C is for Challenge - Halloween
• Ooh La La - Things with Wings
• Totally Gorjuss - Wings and Things

Think Pink Pig with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Monday!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Today I'm sharing a card for this weeks Catch the Bug challenge:

Think Pink

So of course I thought of Pig-Flower.

Sentiment is Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes, and the flowers are from Cricut Cart George and Basic Shapes cut at 1", 3/4" and 1/2".

Here's a side view of my step card (I think that's what this is called).  This is going out in the mail tomorrow - hopefully to bless someone's day.

This meets the following challenges:

• Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
• Stamping Sensations - All Creatures Great and Small
• That Craft Place - Think Pink
• 2 Sisters - Anything Goes
• Cut It Up - Think Pink