Holiday Chaos - BUGABOO STYLE!

Holiday Critter Chaos is HERE at The Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug Blog!
Dust off those crittery Christmas images and join the chaotic fun!!

Today - use a crittery image and SNOW - 
Can I tell you we introduced Olivia to Stickles a few weeks ago during a crafty day with her little bestie.  HOLY SPARKLE - Can I tell you EVERY snowman we created was glittered!!!  Some MORE than others!  LOL

The stickles on this card made me think of that - SO MUCH GLITTERY FUN!  Add a snowman and cute little penguin critter and you've got yourself this cutie!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Winter Trio

Papers:  My Mind's Eye (some of my most favorite, hoarded paper!!) & Coredinations

Tools - Nesties & Cuttlebug

Extra STUFF - Plastic, Dimensionals, Stickles, Glitter, Twine, PTI Button, SU Ink & Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp

Stop on over to The Bug Blog and check out the other creations from our Bugaboo Designers today AND be sure to join the FUN!  Lots of ways to win this week and LOTS of prizes for the taking!!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days! 

Christmas in July @ The Bug Blog!

I know it's been awhile - Life has been crazier than usual. 

However, today kicks off our annual Christmas in July Celebration at The Bug Blog for Bugaboo Stamps.  I just HAD to find time to play along!!

If you've never had the chance to join the fun (and chance to WIN LOTS OF PRIZES) this week is the WEEK! 

Today's Challenge:

So, I used this opportunity to get AHEAD on one of Livy's Special Notes for CHRISTMAS!  

YAH ME - because I'm NEVER this far ahead!!!!  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Snowman Set 02

Papers - PTI Cardstock Erin Bradley Design Prints (Digital Papers)

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Sequins (My NEW FAVE Embellie!), Dimensionals, Computer Generated Sentiment, Pearls & Silky Ribbon

Isn't it just adorable?!  I'm SO pleased with the way this turned out!  :)

If you haven't checked out digi-papers, or have never been a fan (like me), I found this AWESOME digi paper company that I just LOVE.  I've been using a TON of Erin Bradley Design prints.  You can check her out here.

I'll have more creations with her papers to share when time allows.

Well, enough from me - be sure to check out all the inspiration from our designers today - there's a WHOLE LOT!  You won't be disappointed!  

Then, be sure to visit The Bug Blog each day for our newest challenge and play along.  Amazing prizes if you play all week and daily prizes as well!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Unicorns & Rainbows Challenge

Happy Saturday!  

In our neck of the woods we're due for freezing rain and not so great weather - ALL WEEKEND!  UGH, so much for spring being here!

Well, a little something to brighten up the day - a great new Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug Challenge - 

Unicorns & Rainbows!

I opted for the rainbows!  Just a little thinking of you card for an aunt who is battling through a really tough battle.

image - Bugaboo Stamps - Brat Girl Spring Umbrella

Paper - Bazzill Cardstock & Erin Bradley Designs digital papers

Extra STUFF - Paper Piecing & Glossy Accents

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and join in the Unicorns & Rainbows challenge!

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!

Hopefully, the weather is more SPRING like where you're at!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

New Home - Anything Goes

A co-worker of mine just moved into her new house, so of course, a card was necessary to go with the 'welcome home' adult beverage mixer!  :)

So, perfect to share with you today - it's an Anything Goes challenge at The Bug Blog!

And how about this ADORABLE home image from The Bugaboo Stamps Store!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - BUGKITTYHOMESCENE

Papers - Erin Bradley Design Digital papers & Miscellaneous cardstock

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Stickles, Twine & BColored Button

Visit The Bug Blog and join the Anything Goes fun - you could be one of our 3 winners, JUST for doing something you like to do!  :)

Thanks for stoppin' by today - have a GREAT day!

Hugs & Happy Days!

St. Paddy's Day BINGO

Happy St. Paddy's Day!  

Hopefully the Luck of the Irish is with you today!

Today at The Bug Blog we've got a great new St. Paddy's Day Themed Bingo.

My creation - an adorable little St. Paddy's Peeker card for Livy's special box.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Peeker March

Papers - Bazzill & PTI Cardstock; Erin Bradley Designs Digital Paper (St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks)

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuddlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Washi Tape (covered in Gold Stickles & Gold Bling

My Bingo -  Gem, Washi Tape & Bugaboo Image

Head on over to The Bug Blog and join the Lucky BINGO fun!  :)

You can't win if you don't play!

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today -- may you find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!!  

Hugs & Happy Days!

Creatures Great & Small Challenge

I had so much fun with today's Catch The Bug Theme Challenge - 

The challenge - All Creatures Great & Small

So, I dusted off this goofy girl and added her to this cute little card for Glen's aunt.

I just love the way she turned out and hope she will too!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - BUGFUNNYPUP2

Papers - PTI Cardstock & Erin Bradley Design digital prints (LOVE HER STUFF!!!)

Extra STUFF - Button, twine, Glossy Accents, Stickles, Bling, Glue Dots & Dimensionals

Thought I'd share a little up close image too - 

She's got the studs on her collar and a popped up sparkly flower.  :)

Be sure to come join the fun - great & small at The Bug Blog!  We can't wait to see what creatures you bring to the challenge!

Thanks so much for visiting today!

Here's to a great weekend!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Stella Says Sketch @ The Bug Blog

Today there's a great new sketch challenge at The Bug Blog.

So, here's my take on the sketch - a little thinking of you card for a special aunt in our family.

Of course, also use this Swirly Butterfly image that I absolutely love that has retired.

HOWEVER, there are some really awesome new butterflies that would be perfect on something like this at The Bugaboo Stamps Store!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Butterfly (Retired)

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my stash and paper stacks & Coredinations cardstock

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Paper Smoochies Sentiment & Bling

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and join the sketchy fun! 

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Anything Goes @ The Bug Blog!!

Yes Ma'am - we've got an Anything Goes day at The Bug Blog today!

WOO HOO - one of my favorite kinds of days!  :)

Below is a card I whipped up for one of the girlies at the office for her big 5-0 birthday this month.

First time I've had a chance to use this Happy BIrthday Sister and I love it - LOTS of stuff popped up!  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Happy Birthday Sister

Papers - Ms. Sparkle & Co Paperie Cardstock, Erin Bradley Designs prints & Coredinations cardstock from my stash.

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Ribbon, Dimensionals & Glossy Accents

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and join the Anything Goes fun!  You COULD be one of our lucky winners, just by sharing with us your creations!  :)

Thanks so much for visiting today - 

Hugs & Happy Days!

BINGO @ The Bug Blog!!

 BINGO!

Yep, it's a Bingo day at The Bug Blog!  :)

So, today, I thought I'd share with you the adorable Valentine's card I did for Livy!

My Bingo - Bugaboo Stamps Image, Red & Sparkle!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Valentine Bird 01 

Paper - Digital papers from Erin Bradley Design along with Coredinations cardstock

Extra STUFF - Stazon Jet Black Ink, "Love You" sentiment stamp, BLING, Stickles & Dimensionals

I had a ton of fun making this card!  I just love these little bird Jodie has created - Birthday Birds, Love Birds, Winter Birds.  They all make me smile!  I hope years from now Livy will look back on it and smile too!  :)

Thanks for visitin' today!  Wishing you a wonderful day!

Hugs & Happy Days!

February Anything Goes

Happy February!  Boy, January sure flew by!  

Today over at The Bug Blog, we have an Anything Goes challenge for everyone to join!

Below if my Anything Goes challenge - this is the first time I've used Jodie's super cute Unicorn digis and I just LOVED this one!  May be seeing more of these in my future!  Absolutely will have to make one for Livy's little note box!  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Cute Chibi Unicorn
Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my scrappy bin
Extra STUFF - Stickles, Dimensionals & BLING

Pop over to The Bug Blog and join the Anything Goes fun - who knows, you just may be one of our weekly winners.  Can't argue with winning free Bugaboo Stamps digis, right?

Hugs & Happy Days!

Stella Says Sketch @ The Bug Blog

Today we have a new Sketch challenge over at The Bug Blog.

Below is the sketch that we're using this time around.

So, using this weeks Stella Says Sketch, here is Livy's Happy New Year card.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Birthday Bird Trio

Papers - Kraft, PTI Cardstock & Miscellaneous scraps from my bin

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Doodlebug Design Dot Dot Button & Ribbon

Head on over to The Bug Blog and join the sketchy fun!  Our designers of course, have all kinds of inspiration to share with you!

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Bugaboo 8th Birthday Bash - RECIPE Challenge

Have you been celebrating the Bugaboo Stamps 8th Birthday this week??

Well, if you haven't been over to The Bug Blog lately or haven't had a chance to play long with all these great sketches this week - you really MUST stop by!  Believe me, you will be SO inspired!!

Today's Birthday challenge is a recipe challenge.

I whipped up this little ditty for my go to 'event' stash - for the next birthday celebration.  Once I figure out who it's going to, I'll add a sentiment in the lower right corner.  :)

Images - Bugaboo Stamps - Birthday Bird 1, 2 & 4

Papers - Kraft, Coredinations cardstock & Digital printed papers from Erin Bradley Design (I LOVE her stuff!!)

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, CM Round Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Ribbon, Glossy Accents and Zots

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other recipe creations the team whipped up.  Believe me, you will be INSPIRED!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

CELEBRATE with Bugaboo!!

Bugaboo Stamps is celebrating its 

8th Birthday!

I can't believe it's been 8 years since I found Bugaboo Stamps cute, sassy and funny digital stamps!  

I fell in love with them and they are a staple on my creations!  :)

So, to it's only fitting that we celebrate with a week of creative challenges!!

This weeks theme is 

Birds, Butterflies & Birthday Wishes

We start our week long celebration with - 

I whipped up this little ditty for a friend of ours who just celebrated a birthday!  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Birthday Bird 03
Papers - Erin Bradley Designs Digi Papers (Just found this site and LOVE what she has to offer - yup, another crafty addiction!!) & PTI Cardstock
Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & EK Success Border Punch
Extra STUFF - Doodling, Stickles & Dimensionals

So, ready to to get inspired by our designers and join the fun?
Before you do - there's LOTS of winning to be done this week!

Prize list is as follows:

Four Daily prizes will be drawn.  Someone will win one of the following prizes each day - 

10 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images of their choice

7 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images of their choice

4 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images of their choice

OR the freebie set created exclusively to celebrate Bugaboo's 8th Birthday

GRAND PRIZES

Grand prize winners will be drawn for the three lucky participants who participate in each daily event throughout the week.

Grand prize - $125 free images and guest DT spot for 3 months

2^nd place a $50 gift card and Guest DT spot for 2 months

3^rd place - $25 gift certificate and guest DT spot for one month

All challenges must be completed by Saturday, January 20 at 7 am.

Winners will be chosen at that time.

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today - we can't wait to see what you create this week!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Happy New Year - Anything Goes!

Happy New Year!

Seemed like a good time now that the holidays have come and gone to share with you the design for our holiday Christmas Card.

I LOVE the new Bugaboo Penguins, so it's no surprise that they're ending up on EVERYTHING I created around Christmas.  INCLUDING our Family Christmas card.

I also found a GREAT digi paper place and have fallen in LOVE with their papers - Erin Bradley Designs.  Check it out - that's lots of bright colors (which I love) and with the limited time I have to create, being able to simply print off a sheet of paper is AWESOME!!! I really couldn't tell you the last time I laid foot in a craft store and purchased scrapbooking materials (which is probably good with the studio full of STUFF I have).  These papers and 'extras' are AWESOME for stuff like this and just thought I'd share.

 Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Snowflake Penguin

Papers - Digital papers from Erin Bradley Designs

Extra stuff - Fonts from my computer (Hello line) and a free frame colored

I also created note cards for Livy to 'write' for Christmas - again, complete with this little Snowflake Penguin.

Adorable, right??  :)

If you haven't been over to The Bugaboo Stamps Store, you'll really want to take your Crafty Christmas Cash and check out the great new images.  You'll fall in love with these little penguins too, I'm sure!

Don't forget, head over to The Bug Blog too and join today's Anything Goes Challenge - great way to kick off the year and get yourself ready for next weeks Week-long Birthday Bash!

Hugs & Happy Days!

HOLIDAY CHAOS IS HERE!!!

It's finally arrived!

Bugaboo Stamps Annual Holiday Chaos!

Our first challenge - Merry & Bright

Make it Merry & Make it Bright!!!

Show us your Holiday Spirit!

We just finished with most of our Christmas decorating and Livy just LOVED it this year!  

Ornaments on the tree have been hung, taken down and rehung more times than we can count!  She loves to turn on the lights when it gets dark and thinks every night is Christmas Eve.

She can't wait for Santa to come!

So, this little Merry & Bright card is for her special note box :)  

First time I've had a good chance to do some creating after my 'studio earthquake/tornado' and I really had fun! :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Elf 003

Papers - Miscellaneous scraps from my scrappy bin & PTI Cardstock

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties in all shapes & sizes & MS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Computer generated sentiment, doodling & Bling

We hope you'll join us this week for a great week of chaos!  :)

Lots of prizes too for playing along (and lots of new Bugaboo Images to choose from).

Here's a sneeky peek of our new release/winners set!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Entering the following challenges:

Crafting By Designs - W, F, 3E - December Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky - W,1E, C10  #373 - Christmas
The Merry Christmas Challenge - W, Christmas Only, #45 - Anything Christmas

Humor Me Wednesday

Happy Day after Halloween!  

I had to chuckle - Olivia has been telling us for at least 2 months that she wanted to dress up as Elsa from Frozen for Halloween.  SO, we had a dress that could pass as Elsa's.  We picked up the wig so she could LOOK like Elsa.

Guess what?  That little 3 year old mind (can you believe she's 3???) decided at the last minute, that she wanted to wear her Lellow/Orange (as she describes it) Easter dress, no wig.  She would be Elsa that way!  :)  SIGH - best laid plans as a parent you find out don't always work out as planned!  Well, there's always next year!  :)

Well, at least the Halloween card for her special notes box worked out as planned!  :)

So, today in honor of Humor Me Wednesday (which is why I told you the above story), here is her Halloween card!  Complete with Lellow/Orange ribbon!  LOL

If you can laugh at it, you can live with it!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Cute Halloween Set 2 (Pumpkins & Ghosts)

Papers - Miscellaneous Print & Coredinations cardstock

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals & Orange Dyed Seam Binding (ribbon)

Thanks so much for visiting today and laughing along with me.  I know if you're a mom and reading this, you've likely got ALL kinds of stories!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

BINGO!

Happy Saturday and Happy BINGO day!!

Today's Bingo at The Bug Blog had me whippin' up this little beauty, of course, for our little beauty!  :)

My Bingo - I went diagionally - 3 Layers, Players Choice (Bugaboo Digi) AND a Gem (or 3)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Kidz Daisy 2

Papers - Doodlebug Design & PTI Cardstock

Extra STUFF - Ribbon, gems, Paper Smooches sentiment & Stazon Jet Black Ink

Be sure to visit the Bug Blog and join the fun!  

Win and you can add some fabulous Bugaboo Stamps digis to your collection - all of your choosing!

Perfect reason to play along!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submissions - 

 Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Anything goes

Glitter n Sparkle  -Anything Goes

Crafty Friends Challenge  Anything goes! 

Anything Goes!!

Anything Goes at The Bug Blog today!

I thought I'd share with you some more of our Birthday 'stuff' from Livy's 3rd Birthday last month! 

We are still trying to figure out how she's three already!  

Time really does just fly by - I used to NOT be a believe, but now, having a munchkin of our own, time is flyin!!

So, for her party, we celebrated with a tea party theme.  She LOVES her Tea Parties - we have at least one on any given day, but more if she has anything to say about it.  She'll turn just about ANYTHING into a tea party.  So, it only made sense that the theme for this years party was a tea party!  :)

I shared her invitations and address labels earlier - for those, I just used a part of  the Bella & Friends image (the Teapot & cup)

Well, here is her birthday card (the one that goes into her special box).

This little Bella & friends image from Bugaboo was PERFECT!!

As you can see, I used the entire image.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bella and Friends

Paper - Printed paper to match fabric from her birthday table runner & PTI Card stock

Extra stuff - Computer generated sentiment printed with the image, Lace, Dimensionals & Bling

So, there you have it!  

Be sure to stop over to The Bug Blog and see what other Anything Goes projects are gracing the post there - you'll be inspired for sure!

THEN, JOIN THE FUN!  You could be one of our Bugaboo Challenge winners!  

What does that mean?  BUGABOO IMAGES of YOUR CHOICE that you get to add to your collection!

Yep, enough for me to join the fun!

Hugs & Happy Days!

BINGO!

It's a BINGO challenge day at The Bug Blog!

Great BINGO challenge that I had to get in on today!  :)

This little cutie is for my mom who just celebrated her 70th birthday (er, I mean 29th birthday) this past Monday, one day before Olivia's birthday!

She'll be at our house today celebrating with Olivia and all our family & friends!  

My BINGO was Sentiment, Sparkle & a Bugaboo Image.
I LOVE the way this turned out!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Mouse Big Balloon

Papers - PTI cardstock & a polka dotted pre-printed card

Extra STUFF - Paper Smooches Sentiment, PTI Ink, BLING, Dimensionals, Ribbon and Glossy Accents Glaze (which you really can't see on the balloon).

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and see what other great BINGO projects the team has created!  

Then, make sure you stop over to The Bugaboo Stamps Store and check out some of the Fall & Halloween stuff!  :)  Never too early to work on your Halloweeny projects!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!