Admit Your Love

Hello all.  Here's a little card I made for my DH.  I saw this image at Digis with Attitude a long time ago.  It might have been a freebie, but I noticed that their blog hasn't been updated in a while, so not sure if their images are still available.

I went with something simple since most guys really aren't into frou-frou.  The ticket is from SGT Stamper (one of her great freebies) and I thought it was a perfect fit to his expression.  I printed the ticket on white and used a Copic to match the DP.

 Just a quick share today.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  I really appreciate your visit.  Have a wonderful Thursday!

This meets the following challenges:

• House of Gilli - Add a  Sentiment
• Cupcake Craft Challenge - Photo Inspiration (used colors)
• Great Impressions - A Walk on the Wild Side (animal)

Bugaboo Baby Bundle

Hello all and Happy Wednesday.  Today I'm sharing a card using Baby Bundle Moon.  Bugaboo is sponsoring this weeks Creatalicious challenge:

FANTASY OR BABY THEME

The layout is Splitcoaststampers SC283, and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Petite Pairs.  Yes, it's crooked.  Yes, it bothers me.  I really don't know what happened.  I'm usually very careful about alignment and even use my Stampa-ma-jig!  Oh well...can't win them all huh?

I know no one who is expecting, but when I got pregnant with Sprout, I started collecting baby stamps and papers.  Yeah, the plan is to one day scrap my memories of my babies, but I just can't seem to get my act together.  Maybe I'll have time when they leave for college!!

This meets the following challenges:

• Critter Sketch Challenge - Use a Digi
• Hooked On Craft - Let's Celebrate
• Make It Monday - Anything Goes
• One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
• Just Some Lines - Lots of Layers

Bugaboo Freebie Friday Cowboy

Hello all and Happy Friday!  If you know me, you know I love spreading Bugaboo info....especially about: FREEBIE FRIDAY!!  Yup, the very generous Jodie (artist) gives away a Bugaboo digi every Friday without fail.  So what is today's gift?

He is here in time for the olympics!  But I went in a different direction.  More of a rustic cowboy.  This is a little tag for a little man in my life who is having a birthday soon.  Looking at it now, I think I'll add a "5" to it (he'll be turning 5 years old already!) to make it a little more of a keepsake.

And the sentiment stamp set is new from Stampin' Up - A Fitting Occasion.  It's an awesome little set!  And no, I have no affiliation with SU so I'm not trying to sell anything :)

And I know I've been MIA lately, but for good reason:

Yup, we spent a week at Disneyland!  Well, a week in California, and 3 days at Disney.  It was hot, tiring, expensive...but I got some of the best pictures ever to remember the AWESOME time we all had!!

 And, I can't leave out Sprout who is now 6 MONTHS OLD!!  Check out them ears!!

 My tag meets the following challenges:

• Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Tag You're It
• Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
• Crafts and Me - Use a Digi
• Inky Impressions - Ribbon
• Ruby's Rainbow - Anything But a Card

Breastfeeding Necklace

I love browsing Etsy and  I really enjoy handcrafted items.  I've had my eye on the gorgeous glass beads made by DeniseAnnette for the longest time.  But if you don't grab what you want right away, someone else will!  So this time, I acted fast and got me this little guy:

He came beautifully packaged and is a wonderful size.  The colors are nice and vibrant and I love his little heart.

So what did I make with him?  Well, my subject line gave it away: a breastfeeding necklace.  I didn't really know what these were but thought I'd make one anyway since Sprout has fast growing, razor sharp nails.  He has absolutely no sharp areas and has so much texture!

It's as easy to make as it looks.  I spent more time finding the wooden circles.  I finally found them at Joann's in the curtain section.  So I put it on at feeding time and it was a success!!  You never really know if things "work" or not, but Sprout immediately grabbed on and kept those little nails busy - and I walked away without scratches!

I will be linking this up with Tatertots & Jello, Flamingo Toes, Skip to My Lou, and Inspire Me Fridays.

Let's Play

Hello all and Happy Friday.  It's especially happy for those of you who like freebies.

Today, Bugaboo is offering up, FOR FREE, this little AKV soccer player!  I especially like that it's a girl because we hope to get Beanie into the sport.  She loves to run, but there really aren't any track teams out there, especially for little ones.

I went with a really CAS layout from Splitcoaststampers.  Then I tried to add flowers...didn't like it.  I brought out some bling bling.  Nope.  Oh forget it!  It is what it is!  LOL!

Thought I'd show how the card really "works."  That's what I liked about the sketch.  But I think I want to try it again.  Anyway, pick up your freebie today!  And head over to Catch the Bug  to see some REAL TALENT using this image.

Oh, I also want to mention that OLGA was chosen by Random.org as my winner in the Christmas in July Bugaboo blog hop!!   Thanks Olga, and everyone else for hopping with us!!

Friendship Bear in Orange

Hello and hope you are having a wonderful weekend!  Bugaboo is sponsoring this weeks challenge over at Come And Get It:

BINGO

For my card, I went with: Buttons, Free, and Flowers:

 I'm using the adorable Teddy - Plain Teddy, and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up's  Garden Whimsy.

I also added a little glaze and sewing.  I know he looks a little concerned, or maybe even a little sad, but I prefer to think he's in a state of contemplation.  He's probably trying to decide which flavor of ice cream is his favorite!  Thank you for joining me and have a wonderful week!

This meets the following challenges:

• Divas by Design - Anything Goes 
• Ruby's Rainbow - Cute Animals

Christmas Freebie Friday at Bugaboo

Hello and Happy Friday!  I so look forward to weekends, even if they are full of errands!  If you are following along this week with Catch the Bug's Christmas in July, today's challenge is:

WRAP IT UP WITH A BOW

Wondering where my bow is?

Yeah, well, I obviously wasn't paying attention.  Do the bows on the image count?  Probably not.  Oh well.  But the good news: it's FREEBIE FRIDAY and this little guy is up for grabs at Bugaboo Stamps!!

The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Petite Pairs and the layout is Splitcoaststampers SC65.  I added a little bling (just a few crystals on the DP), glossy accents, and sewing.  Thank you for stopping by and hope you're enjoying all the challenges.

This will be entered in the following challenges:

• Paper Pretties - Bling it On
• The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
• Stampavie and More - Christmas in Summer