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Monday, December 12, 2016

Stella Sled with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and welcome to the new week.  Just a couple more weeks to the big day!  My girls are so excited - we started the Elf on the Shelf this year, and it's so amusing to hear them giggle with delight each morning they find her.  Anyway, today I'm sharing a card for this weeks challenge at Catch the Bug: Make us Laugh!
Of course I HAD to go with Stella and lots of dies - at least to me, this is a lot (and I finally got to use my "hill" dies once again that I received from a dear online friend).  The sentiment comes with the Bugaboo Stamps Stella Christmas Sled image.  So, join us if you can!

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Christmas Chaos with Bugaboo 2016

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  Boy how the time flies....and I have no idea where it's going in such a rush.  Today I'm sharing cards for the Catch the Bug Christmas ChaosTuesday's challenge was Clean as Snow:
And you can still participate for a chance to win Bugaboo Stamps.  I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps Bug Elf 001 in my CAS creation.  My sentiment is from a Stampin' Up's Pumpkin kit.

And Wednesday's challenge was Funny Photo Inspiration (please see post for photo):
And again, you can still participate in this challenge to win Bugaboo Stamps.  I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps JJ Christmas Cheers.  The sentiment was computer generated (found on Google search).  I hope you get a chance to join in one or all challenges!  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week!

My cards meet the following challenges: Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Anything (Christmas) GoesAddicted to Stamps - Holiday Theme, Crafting by Designs - Here Come the Holidays, Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes, and The Male Room - Christmas (my bottom card).

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Sparkle with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy first Saturday in December!  I have a feeling this month is going to fly by....so let's kick it off with Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug Blog!!  All week long the DT will share lots of inspiration and there will plenty of challenges to enter.  Today is the kick-off, and the challenge is: All the Sparkles (create something that sparkles):
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Christmas Troll.  With the girls being into Trolls, I thought this was perfect for them!  I went with non-traditional colors, and my sparkle is all the glitter on the candies and the sequence.  The sentiment is from a Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin.  So join us all week long for lots of challenges - which also means lots of prizes to be won!  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Voluptuous Wishes with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring the latest Stella Says Sketch at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog:

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps Voluptuous Valerie (I think she's lovely).  My sentiment is from an older Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin kit.  It's an easy sketch this week if you want to play along.  That's it for today.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.  And just FYI - There happens to be a sale going on!

My card meets the following challenges: Allsorts - Anything ChristmasCrafting With Friends - Anything Goes, Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes, and Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes.

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Snowman Birdhouse with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all!  Today I'm sharing a card for the latest challenge at Catch the Bug: Bingo (please see blog for the bingo card:

Of course I need Christmas cards, so that's what I've been working on as much as possible lately.  My bingo is Bugaboo Image, Players Choice (sentiment), and Brads (the tiny three in the left corner).  I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps Snowman 3.  Again, I'm going for flat - to make mailing easier.  So that's my share for this weekend.  Please play along if you get a chance and thank you for stopping by!

My card meets the following challenges: C.R.A.F.T. - Christmas, Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes, Cute Card Thursday - Holidays/Christmas, and Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Anything Goes (Christmas).

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Snowman Gift Card Holder with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  Well, not so happy in my household since Sprout has yet another cold...but lets not dwell on that.  Instead, I would like to share an old but still much loved Bugaboo Stamp creation:
This is made from a little white paper bag (I have several from years ago that I've been meaning to put to good use) and features Bugaboo Stamps Christmas Trio Blocks.  There are two pockets.
One pocket is for the gift card, and the other is for a personalized note.  I'm trying to make gift cards more "fun" this year.  So, that's all for me today.  Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Snail Stack with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing a card for the current challenge over at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Going in Circles:
This is a belated birthday card featuring Bugaboo Stamps Scene It Snails.  I was also going for a bit of fall flavor.  Hopefully all the circles are apparent - DP, a couple die cuts, and the snail shells.  So join in if you can!

Monday, November 14, 2016

Snowman Envelope with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Monday!  Today I'm sharing an "ABC" - Anything But a Card.  I like to do my Christmas shopping early, as well as have things "wrapped" as soon as possible.  I know it looks like a card but....
Well, nowadays you can order a gift "card" online that is actually a piece of paper you print out.  So how do you make a cute little gift card holder for a piece of paper?  You can easily put it in a card or a plain envelope....but I thought I'd jazz up an envelope instead.
So just another idea on gift giving.
I'm featuring the adorable Bugaboo Stamps' Cute Snowman.  The plan is to present this with a container of cookies.  So, that's all for me.  Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Birthday Balloon Girl with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Monday.  Today I'm sharing a card for this weeks Catch the Bug Challenge: Anything Goes!  Always a crafter's favorite challenge for sure!
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Girl Balloon.  This is a for a special birthday this month.  So please play along - especially since it's a super easy one - for your chance to win Bugaboo stamps!  Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful week.

This meets the following challenges:  Anything Goes Link Up at Just Keep CreatingCrafts Galore Encore: Anything Goes, Crafty Friends Challenge: For Someone Special (yes, indeed!), and Crafting with Friends: Anything Goes.

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Fall Pumpkin with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Last Saturday of October!  Last night was Fall Festival at the girls' school, today is the Lion King Live (we are SO excited), and pumpkin carving, tomorrow is another festival at another school, then finally Halloween!  With all the activities and crafts, this month just zooms by.

Today I'm sharing a card for the latest challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog.  It's recipe time: 3 Buttons, Border, and Fall Colors.

I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps Halloween Pumpkin.  I'm also using my Martha Stewart button punch - to keep as flat as possible for safe mailing.  I figured I'd skip the sentiment - because I just didn't know where to put it!  I hope you are having a great and festive weekend.  Thanks for stopping by and join in the Catch the Bug Challenge if you can!

My card meets the following challenges: Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes, Crafty Gals Corner: Anything Goes, Simon Says: Anything Goes, and The Sisterhood of Crafters: Pumpkins or the color Orange.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Stella Coffee with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Thursday!  Every Thursday at Catch the Bug Blog, we share creations featuring older but still much loved Bugaboo Stamps.  Today, I'm sharing:
I was thinking I could use this as a birthday card with a Starbucks card - at least that's the plan.  I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps Stella Drink Coffee. That's about it for today.  I thank you for stopping by!

This meets the following challenges: Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes, Crafting From The Heart: Anything Goes, and Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Fall Owl with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday!  Today I would like to share a card for this weeks Catch the Bug Challenge Blog:
Again, I'm not good with color challenges, but I gave it my best shot.
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Owl Trio.  And I must encourage you to see all the new Bugaboo Stamps releases this month - there are LOTs of fabulous images.  Join in the challenge if you can and have a wonderful weekend.

This meets the following challenges: Crafting With Friends: Anything Goes, Fussy and Fancy: Shades of Autumn, Simply Papercraft: always Anything Goes, and Inspiration Destination: Anything Goes.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Autumn Critters with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday!  It sure is cold outside.  It's the middle of the month and daughter 1 had eye surgery, daughter 2 had strep/tonsillitis/scarlet fever, and I had a sinus infection.  Hopefully we got everything out of the way and can enjoy the rest of Fall and Winter!

I'm happy to be able to share a card this week for the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: BINGO (Please visit blog for Bingo card):
I'm going with Black/Orange, 3 layers, and Sentiment.  I'm also featuring a new release from Bugaboo Stamps - Autumn Critters.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes.  So play along this week if you can!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Yellow Flowers with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and guess what?  It's the last Saturday of September!  I really don't understand where the days go!  So I'm sharing a card for this weeks challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog, which is a photo inspiration (please see blog for photo).
I'm CASE-ing the lovely Cely and featuring Bugaboo Stamps Flower Teapot to pop up when you open the card.
Trying to show a little dimension - these cards are hard to photograph!
And the outside I left as simple as possible, going along with Cely's card of CAS and flowers in the upper left.  This hopefully has already reached it's destination.  So I got a little out of my comfort zone, but really enjoyed putting this together.  Thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend!

I'm sharing my card with the following: Crafting With Friends: Anything GoesDaring Cardmakers: Inspired by Another (Cely), Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes, and Through the Craft Room Door: Always Anything Goes.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Baby Blocks Tag with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Saturday!  Another week in September, and another cold morning.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE fall.  Anyway, today I'm sharing a tag for this week's Catch the Bug Challenge Blog.  The challenge is Bingo (please visit the challenge blog for the Bingo Card):

I'm going diagonal with Tag, Texture, Circle.  My little tag features Bugaboo Stamps AKV Baby Blocks.  I figure my string meets the "texture" category.  This is for a baby shower we are attending today - and hopefully I'll win a baby shower game!  So join the Challenge this week if you can.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Great Outdoors Gift Card with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Thursday.  Almost the weekend!  Today I'm sharing a card for this week's Catch the Bug Challenge - The Great Outdoors.
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps Pumpkin and Leaves. I made two of these for Sprout's teachers for a little Fall "thank you".
I put a little slot on the inside - I usually line my cards, so I simply cut the liner and attached so the gift card will fit.   The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.  There are still a couple days left in the challenge so join in if you can!  Thank you for stopping by!

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Pet Rock Day with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Hump Day!  My girls think I'm crazy because each Wednesday I wake them up, using my best "camel voice" (yes, I have a camel voice), saying "It's Hump Day!."  Hopefully they will cherish these memories and understand why I'm such a nut when they have their own little beasties.

Anyway, today I'm sharing a card for a fun little thing we do at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog where we celebrate little-known holidays.
I'm celebrating Pet Rock Day which was on September 4 - but you can still celebrate if you missed it!  Who doesn't love their Pet Rock?  My card is actually for my big brother who is turning 47 tomorrow!  I know it's a cute girl, Bugaboo Stamps' Scene It You Rock digi, but I was trying to go masculine.  So pull out those pet rocks and celebrate!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Polar Bear with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Tuesday.  I do hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!  Today I'm sharing a card for this weeks Catch the Bug Challenge: Anything Goes!

Since I need Christmas cards, I thought I'd try to do a few for the next couple months.  I'm featuring one of my favorites, Bugaboo Stamps' Polar Bear - I use this image every year on at least one card.  There's a little dimension (pop up's), but as always, I try to keep my cards as flat as possible to go safely through the post office.  Super simple challenge this week so I hope you get a chance to join in!  Thank you so much for stopping by!

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Green Umbrella Mouse with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday!  Today I'm sharing a card for this weeks challenge over at Catch the Bug:
I'm not usually good at color combos, but I tried my best!
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Umbrella Mouse.  I really like the Bugaboo mice.  I didn't put a sentiment just in case - I can fill it in later.  Well, that is all for now.  Join in the challenge if you get a chance!  I'm off to enjoy the weekend - school for the girls started this week...so we NEED a break already!  Thank you for stopping by!

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Summer Fun with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday.  Today I'm sharing a card for the latest challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge blog.  This week's challenge is a photo inspiration (please visit challenge blog for photo):
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Kidz Ice Cream.  With the heat being in the 100's for the past few weeks, this is me, always eating ice cream (but I'm not quite as cute).  It's a little more CAS than I initially had planned - but I had fun coloring her up.  Hope you get to check out the latest inspiration at the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog and join in this weeks challenge.

This meets the following challenges: Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes, Creative Corner Challenges - Like Ice in the Sunshine, and Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes.

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Christmas in July with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Saturday.  Today is the start of Christmas in July at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog.  All week there will be lots of Bugaboo Stamps creations as well as challenges.  Today's challenge is: Some of My Best Friend's are "Flakes."  Use Snowmen or Snowflakes.
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamp's Winter Snowman and some non-traditional colors.  I actually picked up two random pieces of DP from my desk and tried to make it work.  Hopefully it's not too strange.  I also try to make my cards as flat as possible (especially Christmas cards) for easier mailing.  No one likes a torn up card.  So, visit Catch the Bug Challenge blog each day this week for lots of inspiration!

This meets the following challenges: Creative Corner Challenges: Anything Goes, Simply Papercraft: Anything Goes, and Winter Wonderland: Let's See a Christmas Tree/Make it Cute.

Friday, July 8, 2016

Cupcake Girl with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all.  Today I'm sharing an Oldie but Goody where we share older but still much loved Bugaboo Stamps.  I made this card for a special girl who went viral - celebrating her 19th birthday.
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamp's Love Girl Cupcake.  Hopefully she will like it - and I'm adding her to my birthday list for each new year.  Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!  This meets the following challenges: Cardz 5 Galz: Gingham, Crafty Girls Creations: Always Anything Goes, Double D Challenges: Simply Gingham, Fab n Funky: Two or More Designer Papers, and Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes.

Friday, June 17, 2016

Flower Pocket with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Friday!  Today I'm sharing the Bugaboo Stamps' Freebie Friday:
This little gem is Flower Pocket 5 - and it's looking for a new home!  So go to Bugaboo Stamps to pick up this freebie digistamp today!  This meets the following challenges: Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes, Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes, and Get Creative Challenges: Bingo (Stamp/Digi, Black/Brown, Sentiment).

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Coffee Saves Lives with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing a new release from Bugaboo Stamps that completely describes my life:
The only way I make it through the day is with a pot of coffee!  This is Bugaboo Stamps JJ Coffee.  There are many new releases at Bugaboo Stamps you might want to check out!  That's all from me today.  Thank you for stopping by!  This meets the following challenges: Crafting from the Heart - Always Anything Goes, Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes, Our Crafty Corner - Anything Goes, and Two Paper Divas - Coffee/Tea/Cocoa.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Spring Boot Thanks with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and welcome to another Saturday in March.  Today I'm sharing a card for this weeks latest challenge over at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Bingo (please see challenge post for bingo card).
I'm going with 3 layers/ Die Cut/ Sentiment featuring the lovely Spring Boot by Bugaboo Stamps.  I have lots of people to thank this month, so I'm trying to make plenty of thank you cards.  Join us this week if you can and have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Snowmen Family with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all, I know it's March and everything is blooming, but today I have a winter card to share for today's Oldie But Goody at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog.  Every now and then, it's nice to pull out our older but still loved stamps, right?
I'm showing off Snowmen Family from Bugaboo Stamps.  It's difficult to see all the glittery goodness, but yes, I pulled out my glitter!  Simple layout for mailing this Christmas.  So that is my share for today.  Thank you for stopping by and have a great rest of the week.

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Bright Birthday Fun with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Saturday.  Today I'm sharing a card for the latest challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog which is the Theme: Bright and Cheery:
Nothing is more cheery than this cute Lil Bear with Cake from Bugaboo Stamps.  I didn't include a sentiment because I didn't feel it needed one.  But if you get a chance, please play along for your change to win great Bugaboo Stamps Digis.  Thank you all for stopping by.

Monday, March 7, 2016

St. Pat's Treat with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Monday.  Today I'm showing off an ABC (Anything But a Card) at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog.  I'm always making little things here and there for the girls, especially for just about every holiday out there.
I filled my little milk cartons with gold coins (both real and chocolate) and the house will be "decorated" by the leprechaun, most likely involving toilet tissue and messy goodness!  My cartons are from a Stampin Up die and the image is Edward Elephant Happy St. Patrick's Day from Bugaboo Stamps.  That's all for today and I thank you for stopping by!

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Cute Pup from Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and happy Saturday and Happy March!  Today I'm sharing a card for this weeks challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Anything Goes
I'm featuring Cute Puppy from Bugaboo Stamps.  Of course, this is a super easy challenge so I hope you get a chance to play along this week.  Also, the sentiment is Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny wishes.  Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Monster Birthday with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all!  Another Saturday and another challenge over at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Color combo (please see post for combo).  I'm actually really bad with color combos, but gave it my best shot.
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Monster Birthday Snapshot.  I'm not sure why, but this was actually quite difficult for me.  Hopefully, it's still ok and well received.  I know there are those of you with a talent with color combos, so join us this week for a chance to win!!

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Just Because with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Wednesday.  Today also happens to be Random Acts of Kindness Day!  So, what better RAK than sending out a card, just because.
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamp's Sketchy Floral Teapot.  Also, every Wednesday at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog, we feature all those little known "holidays" such as Random Acts of Kindness Day.  So make sure to visit the blog for more inspiration!

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Critter Thanks with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and I hope you are having a wonderful Saturday.  The latest challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog has been set:  Keep It Simple.  I am actually a really big fan of CAS cards, and I know I could have gone a little more CAS with this - so hopefully, it's still considered "simple."
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Spring Critter Stack, in some fall-ish, deep colors.  Thought this little set of three were a perfect way to say thanks.  So pull out your "simple" card making supplies for your change to win big at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog!!

Saturday, February 6, 2016

All Dressed Up with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and happy Saturday!  The first Saturday of the month and also Sprout's birthday month!  I would like to share the card that I made especially for her birthday.
It is also Anything Goes over at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog this week - which is a super easy challenge.  I am featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Kidz Girl Just Like Mom.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes and the number 4 is from Cricut's Mickey Font (with lots of glitter).  So join in the Anything Goes challenge for a chance to win big!

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Hey Chickie with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Saturday!  Today I'm sharing a card for the latest challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Recipe: 3 layers, the color Orange, Ribbon, and something with a Bird.
This is perfect for my Auntie's birthday since she just loves her chickens!  So I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Hey Chickie. So join us this week for your chance to win Bugaboo Stamps!

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Birthday Kidz with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and welcome to day two of birthday fun at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog where we are celebrating Bugaboo Stamps 6th Birthday!!  Today the challenge is a sketch!
I initially aimed for an animal type of card - especially since the birthday theme is wild animals, but it just wasn't working out.  So I'm featuring the super adorable Bugaboo Stamps' Kidz 1.  I'm way more satisfied with how this worked out.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes.  So of course, if you can, join us all week long for birthday fun!!

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Udderly Awesome Birthday with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy Saturday!  Today is the start of a celebration for Bugaboo Stamps who is turing 6 years old this month!!  And Catch the Bug Challenge Blog will be celebrating all week long.  To kick things off, we are sharing cards with the theme: Wild Thing You Make My Heart Sing!
I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Ewe Move Me and the inside reads: an UDDERLY Awesome Birthday!  So join Catch the Bug Challenge Blog all week long for LOTS of birthday inspiration.

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Retro Chibi Birthday with Bugaboo Stamps

Hello all and Happy New Year!  Today I would like to share a card for the first challenge of the year over at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Anything Goes
What better way to ring in the new year than with a Birthday card?  I'm featuring Bugaboo Stamps' Chibi Cupcake Peeker and what I consider to be retro paper.  I'm keeping it short since I'm still technically on vacation!  Have a wonderful weekend!!