Christmas Bear with From the Heart

Hello all, one more time.  I thought I was done for the year, but I just can't resist playing in the Stamp of the Month challenge at From the Heart Stamps.

Real quick post today...again, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  Oh, and my sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes!  Thank you all so much for stopping by!

Christmas Snowman with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Thursday.  Wow, Christmas is just around the corner!  Today I'm sharing an "Oldie But Goody" at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog - which means we use older but still much loved Bugaboo Stamps:

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Make it Snappy Snowman.  As usual, keeping my cards nice and flat for mailing, I still tried to fancy it up a bit with sewing and die cuts.

Penguin Parade with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and happy Saturday!  Well, Christmas is just around the corner, so I'm sharing one last card for the year!  The current challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog is: Penguin Parade

I love this challenge because I happen to love penguins!  I'm featuring Poppi Christmas Snowballs from Bugaboo Stamps.  Again, nice and flat for easier mailing.  Short post today - I do wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe holiday!  Thank you so much for visiting!!

Reindeer Joy with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and welcome to another day of Catch the Bug Christmas Chaos!  Today the challenge is Create a Card using a 1 Word Sentiment, 2 Embellishments, and 3 Layers:

For my card, I'm featuring Christmas Trio Blocks from Bugaboo Stamps.  I want to point out that my two embellishments are the rafia and sewing - in case you were looking for them.  I think the reindeer's face is so cute and have to say, this is one of my faves this season.  Again, flat for USPS mailing ease.  Thanks for joining me today and have a wonderful day!

Candy Cane Mouse Pillow Box with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Monday.  I hope you had a wonderful weekend!  So the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog is still celebrating with Christmas Chaos and today we have an ABC (Anything But a Card) with a color combo (please see the Challenge Blog for the color inspiration):

I've created a little pillow box and decorated it with Bugaboo Stamps' Candy Cane Mouse and a little twine.  This is actually a rather small box, perfect for a piece of jewelry.  Of course, go to Catch the Bug Challenge Blog for more inspiration and to enter all the challenges this week for chances to win Bugaboo Stamps!

Here Comes Santa with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and welcome to Christmas Chaos at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog.  This week, the Bugaboo Stamps' DT will be sharing LOTS of Christmas creations at the challenge blog.  To kick things off, we are starting with: Here Comes Santa Clause!

I'm using one of the blocks from Bugaboo Stamps' Christmas Trio Blocks.  As usual, simple design, a little string, sewing and sequins.  The sentiment is from a Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin kit.  So stop by the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog all week to enter your Christmas creations for chances to win Bugaboo Digi Stamps.

Let it Snow with Ooh La La

Hello all and Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Today I'm sharing a card for the current challenge at Ooh La La Creations Challenge Blog:

The challenge is: Let It Snow

I'm featuring an Ooh La La digital set.  I don't think I've done one of these types of cards before, but I must say, I like the effect.  Anyway, you have one more week to enter.

Chibi Reindeer with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday!!  The current challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog is: BINGO (please visit site for Bingo Card).  I am going with: No designer paper, Button, and Sentiment.

My Christmas card features Bugaboo Stamps' Chibi Reindeer (isn't he adorable?!) and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Petite Pairs.

Give Thanks with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Saturday!  The latest challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog is Give Thanks, but instead of going with a Thanksgiving card, I'm going with a Thank you card for my brother who always keeps my car running smoothly:

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Make it Snappy Thanks a Bunch.  I've used this stamp a few times before because I just love these flowers.  Simple and hopefully masculine enough.

Deck the Halls with From the Heart

Hello all and Happy Hump Day.  Today I'm sharing my card using the From The Heart Stamp of the Month:

I LOVE this image!  And hopefully it's not too "masculine."  So, that's my short share today.  I wish you a wonderful week!

Pearls and Lace at OLLC

Hello all and Happy Monday.  Today I am a GDT over at Ooh La La Creations!

The challenges run for two weeks, and the latest challenge beginning today is: Pearls and Lace!

I thought this was so funny because I don't usually use pearls OR lace, so I really had to put my thinking cap on.  I'm featuring an OLLC Digital Set, sewing, and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes.  I'm really honored to be their guest this month, and hope you will play along as well.

Chibi Snowman with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday!  Today I'm sharing a card for the latest Catch the Bug Challenge: Anything Goes.  And since I need Christmas cards:

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Chibi Snowman.  Again, simple and flat (for mailing) with a few snowflakes (not sure if you can see them, they blend in with the DP).  So....super easy challenge this week, so please play along!!

Balloons with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and I hope you had a wonderful and safe Halloween.  Today I'm sharing a card for the latest challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Black and White and a Pop of Bright:

I'm featuring Balloon Bundle from Bugaboo Stamps for my Celebration/Birthday card.  That's it for today!   I will be entering this in the following challenges: Crafts Galore Encore: Use a Stamp or Digi (plus they are having a DT Call), Digi Galore: Monochrome with a Hint of Colour,  and Simply Papercraft: Anything Goes.

Pumpkin Trio with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday!  Today I'm sharing a card for this weeks challenge at Catch the Bug which is a photo inspiration.

 

Obviously I'm going with the pumpkins (I've never been good with photo insp.) from Bugaboo Stamps called Fall Pumpkin Trio.

I already had all my Halloween cards done, but can always add someone to the list.  I think sending and receiving mail (not bills of course) is awesome.  With text, email, and facebook, there's only a message.  But with a card, you put yourself into it.  Whether you create it or purchase it, I just feel there is more individualized thought that goes into it all.  But hey, that's just me.  I wish you a wonderful weekend!

Cornucopia with From the Heart Stamps

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

As usual, since I mail out my cards, I'm going with a simple, flat design.  And of course, if you don't know how the FTH Stamp of the Month works, I highly encourage you to check it out!  It's always a win - win just for entering!

Window Girl with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Saturday.  A new challenge has been set at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Bingo (please see blog for bingo card!):

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Kidz Punky Topper and going with Border, 3 Layers, and Bugaboo Image.  This is actually for a November birthday, but I didn't want to stamp the outside with a sentiment.  I also really regret not putting grass behind the fence to attach to the flowers, but what's done is done.  Join the challenge if you can for a chance to win some great Bugaboo digis!

Festive Pumpkin with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Friday!  My favorite day in the work week.  Today I'm sharing a card using Bugaboo Stamps Freebie Friday - yes, that's right, you can get this Halloween Pumpkin for free this week only:

I went with traditional colors.  Another card to send out this year!  I made a few more than I intended, but that's ok, there's always someone out there who could use a little snail mail!  That's it for today.  Have a wonderful Friday and don't forget to pick up your freebie!!

Little Monsters with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and happy Hump Day!  Today I'm sharing my little lunchbox creations made for Beanie of course.  Throughout the month, I put little surprises in her lunch - like plastic roaches, Halloween riddles, spiders, and of course, chocolate!

I used the Monster Mash set from Doodle Pantry.

I picked up these Dove eyeballs from Target.

I printed them out, fussy cut, and taped the eyeball on.  Hopefully someday Bean will realize she is always on my mind.  Anyway, I will be entering these in this month's Ants in My Pantry Doodle Pantry challenge.

Cat and Mouse with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing a new release from Bugaboo Stamps:

Going with "guy" colors and simple layout here.  Super short post today.  I hope you are having a lovely day!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  This meets the following challenges: Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes, Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes, and Chocolate, Coffee & Cards: Animals.

Fall Owl with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Saturday.  Today I'm sharing a card for this week's Catch the Bug challenge: Fall:

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Cute Owl.  I couldn't find the perfect sentiment, so I put a few sequins to fill that little empty spot, but I'm featuring plenty of fall colors.

You're Nuts with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Hump Day!  Every Wednesday I go into Bean's room and ask in a nice loud "camel" voice, "do you know what today is?!"  That child is going to put me in a crazy home some day...hopefully it's a fun place!  Anyway, at Catch the Bug Blog, today is Humor Me Wednesday where we celebrate little known holidays, like today!  Did you know it's Do Something Nice Day?

For me, sending a card for no reason at all is a pretty nice thing to do.  So I'm actually mailing this out today.  This Bugaboo Stamp of Autumn Squirrel can go so many ways (including a little naughty), but I'm sending it to a "nut" I know.  So try to Do Something Nice today and have a wonderful day!  This meets the following challenges: Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes, Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes, MarkerPOP: Anything Goes (using Copics), and Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes.

Coffee Understands with From The Heart.

Hello all and Happy Tuesday.  I'm so excited that I finally get to play along with this week's From The Heart Stamps I Heart Sketches #121 with an optional twist of keeping it flat - so I did both, since flat cards are my fave:

I've been dying to use this FTH Birdbrain Needs Coffee stamp.  And this is the sketch:

And in case you didn't know, anyone who plays along gets $1 to the FTH shop!  So you win no matter what!

Pumpkin Fun with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and welcome to October!  I can't believe how fast time goes by.  Anyway, today I want to share a card for the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog's latest challenge: Anything Goes!

This is Sprout's card this year.  Inside I like to note what she dressed up as, where we went, what we did, and how much candy we got!!  For my card I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Halloween Skelekinz Pumpkin girl.  So super easy challenge this week, so please join us if you can!

Goth Girl with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and happy Thursday.  Today I'm sharing Beanie's Halloween Card:

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Goth Girl.  I know it's not "traditional" Halloween card/colors, but I thought the bat and cat sorta make for a spooky card.  This year Bean wants to be an Army soldier...so I've got to get working on that since they don't seem to sell just what she wants in stores.  So, I thank you for stopping by, and wish you a wonderful day!

Hello Pumpkin with From The Heart Stamps

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  Today I'm sharing my card using the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

This will be perfect for my Mom's Halloween/Fall themed card.  Once again, very simple design.  That's all for now.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Birthday Ewe with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing a rather new release from Bugaboo Stamps: Birthday to Ewe Trio.

This is for my nephew so I tried to go for guy colors and style.  I love the Bugaboo Ewes - think they are SO cute and crazy!  I'm actually a week late (not sure how, but I've lost some time), so there are plenty more New Releases to adore this week!

Self Closing Halloween Treat Boxes

Hello all and Happy Wednesday.  Today I'm sharing a Non-Card creation.  Just keeping ahead of the game, making treat boxes for the girls' teachers for Halloween.  These boxes actually hold quite a few candies!

I'm featuring the following images from Bugaboo Stamps: Chubby Ghost Candy Corn, Pumpkin, and Halloween Ghost Peeker.

I know I used a YouTube tutorial to make the box, but I can't remember exactly who.  These boxes are actually self-closing and quite easy to make once you get the hang of it.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a wonderful Hump Day!  This meets the following challenges: Craft Your Passion: Always Anything Goes, Not Just Cards: Anything Goes, Ooh La La: Signs of Autumn, and Crafty Catz: Anything Goes.

Stella Fairy with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend.  Today I'm sharing my card for this weeks Catch the Bug challenge: Anything Goes.  And since it's my brother's birthday today, I thought Stella was in order for the occasion:

I think Stella Fairy Visit from Bugaboo Stamps is perfect for us cynical siblings.  I kept this simple for a more masculine feel - I know, the DP and banner aren't necessarily "guy-ish" but I think he will enjoy Stella all the same.  So join us in this week's super easy challenge!!

Boo Boy with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Friday!  Today I'm sharing a non-traditional Halloween card (who thought that was possible?) for my brother and nephew:

I'm using a Skelekinz image from Bugaboo Stamps.  Sentiment is Cricut Mickey Font (my favorite) and a few see threw sequins - trying to stay somewhat masculine.  I have a few more to make...I've never been big on Halloween, but it's Beanie's favorite "holiday."  Thank you for stopping by and I wish you a wonderful weekend.

Snowman with From the Heart Stamps

Hello all and Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing my entry for the current Stamp of the Month at From the Heart Stamps.  And it's a real cutie!

As usual, nothing too fancy, and I try my best to go for flat mailings.  Especially since I hate to think what my cards with embellishments would look like after the USPS gets a hold of them - especially during the holidays.  Also, I just want to share that there are more snowmen being released at From the Heart Stamps for only $1 each!  OK, that's it for me today.  Have a wonderful day.

Apple Sauce Belly Bands with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Monday!  I've been trying to get back into the swing of things, this year, sending both my girls off to school!  Today was an exciting day.  One thing I love doing for Bean is sending her something special in her lunch a few times a week.  So, getting ready for this week, I made belly bands for her apple sauce:

This is also being shared at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog.  I'm featuring a few stamps from Bugaboo Stamps: Chubby Butterfly 2, Charlie Dog, and Zebra.  These were super quick to put together and I know she will LOVE finding these in her lunch.  Thank you for stopping by!

Floating with From the Heart Stamps

Hello all and Happy Hump Day!  Trying to get in at the last minute with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month!

My coloring seems really bold....but it's already in the mail so no changing it out now.  What's funny is I live in the desert....so the only floating we do is in the bathtub!  That's it for now.  Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by.

Peacock Wedding with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and happy Friday!  I missed a wedding earlier this month but wanted to send a card....and I don't think I've ever made a wedding card before!  Thank goodness for the beautiful pre-colored Doodle Pantry images.

I'm featuring Doodle Pantry's Pretty Peacock.  The sentiment is included with the set.  I will also be entering this month's Ants in my Pantry Digital Challenge 7.  Thank you for stopping by today and I wish you a lovely Friday and weekend.

Reindeer Tag with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Friday.  Quick post to share this weeks Freebie Friday from Bugaboo Stamps!

Of course this is to go with the Catch the Bug Blog Christmas in July with Bugaboo Stamps.  So make sure to pick up this cute reindeer!!  And have a wonderful weekend.

Bear Bingo with Bugaboo Stamps.

Hello all and Happy Wednesday!  In case you're not following along, Catch the Bug Challenge Blog is celebrating Christmas in July with Bugaboo Stamps.  All week long, Catch the Bug is featuring LOTS of inspiration and mini challenges.  Today, the challenge is Bingo!

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Mini Set Winter Bears and my bingo is Bugaboo Image / Players Choice (Sewing) / Snowflake.  I don't believe I have EVER colored a bear grey - hopefully it's festive enough!  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Jingle All The Way with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Welcome to Day 1 of Christmas in July with Bugaboo Stamps and Catch the Bug Challenge Blog!!  Today we are kicking off the week with Jingle All The Way:

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Winter Circle Sentiments Jingle Bells.  Fairly simple card with foam backed image for dimension.  Short post, but I do want to encourage you to join Catch the Bug Challenge Blog every day this week for a new challenges and chances to win Bugaboo Stamps!

Kidz Ice Cream with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and happy Saturday!  Also Happy 4th of July!  This week at Catch the Bug, the latest challenge is Anything Goes, and July 4th is the perfect time for celebration and ice cream!

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Kidz Ice Cream.  So, if you get a chance, join this super easy challenge this week - and have a wonderful and safe 4th!!

Stella and Gus with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Hump Day!  Today I'm just sending a little reminder about the latest challenge at Catch the Bug challenge blog.  It's a photo inspiration, so please visit this post for the pic.

I'm featuring Stella Love - One Person to Annoy from Bugaboo Stamps.  I tried a technique from Lisa's Life Lines on creating backgrounds with Ranger inks.  She does such amazing work!  And the sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes.  Thank you for stopping by today!

Prickles with From the Heart

Hello all and Happy Tuesday!  Nothing like being last minute, but I really want to join in with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

Now really....how cute is this little guy?!  I'm making a few more flat cards to send out - they really are so much more postal friendly - but lack in dimension, but hopefully it will be the thought that counts.  Anyway, thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Peacock Thanks with Doodle Pantry

Hello all and happy Wednesday!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for Sprout's Zoo Camp teacher.  I'm featuring a pre-colored image from Doodle Pantry's Feathery Friends set.

Sprout is having a wonderful time in this camp and learning all sorts of fun facts.  Also, this will enter this month's Doodle Pantry's Ants in my Pantry Digital Challenge.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Ladybug Daisy with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Monday.  This week at Catch the Bug, the challenge is BINGO (please check the blog for the bingo card):

I'm going with Flower, Ribbon & Players Choice.  I'm featuring Ladybug Daisy Vase from Bugaboo Stamps.  I left this without a sentiment which worked out perfectly since I need a wedding card.  I know it's not really "wedding" like, but I think it will work.  Anyway, I hope you had a wonderful weekend and that you get a chance to join this week's challenge.

Eat Your Veggies with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  I don't know if you celebrated Eat Your Vegetables day yesterday, but I made a card for the occasion for my brother:

I'm featuring Mildred Exercise - Box of Chocolates from Bugaboo Stamps.  This is actually for Father's Day and will be presented with lots of chocolate!  That's it for today.  Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by!  This also meets the following challenges:  Creative Moments: Anything Goes/Father's Day; Little Red Wagon: Stitching; and Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes.

Birthday Cake with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all.  Today I'm sharing a card using the latest Stella Says Sketch at Catch the Bug Blog:

June is a busy month with lots of birthdays, so this is for another BFF.  I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Dollar Candle Cake (yup, this delicious image is just one buck!).  Check the blog for the sketch and play along!