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Welcome to another fun Saturday Challenge with Bugaboo Stamps  at Catch the Bug . This week we have something a little fun and different for you. We are providing three canisters  and asking that you create a project using the ingredients  written on the canister. My card features the adorable Bugaboo Digital Cowboy - Fence 2 I chose Canister 1: Bugaboo image, red cardstock and twine. The Bugaboo image was colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils.  The shading was done with charcoal pencil. I used a Cuttlebug Star embossing folder on the  red cardstock.  The birthday sentiment and  twine lasso finish the card.   Be sure to check out the retired images in the shop right now. It's a great time to add some of your favorites to your Bugaboo collection. Want more inspiration? Check the Catch the Bug blog for all of the design team inspiration.  I'm also sha...

Happy Friday to all of my  Friends with Flair fans! Yes, it's that time again... We get to play with our fabulous red rubber Unity Stamps! One can never have to many Birthday cards. My card features the adorable Unity Stamp sets Swagger and Happy 29th Birthday... Again!   The adorable bird was colored with Copic markers and shaded with charcoal pencil. The eyeglass die cut was in my stash. The color combo for my card was inspired by this month's Unity {be Inspired} Challenge Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance at winning a fabulous Unity Stamp prize! I'm also sharing with the following: Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Simon Says Work It Wednesday Challenge:  Rainbow Word Art Wednesday:  Challenge #185 AG TTCRD: Anything Goes Sister Act Card Challenge #108:  Anything Goes

Today is New Release day at Bugaboo . The Design Team is featuring the new Ornamental Flowers image. The image was colored with Copic Markers and layered on two panels of gingham designer paper. I rarely used ribbon, but thought this design called for a ribbon accent. I found this seam tape ribbon in my stash. A coordinating digital sentiment is from Word Art Wednesday . Want more inspiration? Check the Catch the Bug blog for all of the design team inspiration. I'm also sharing with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Challenge #184 AG TTCRD: Anything Goes Sister Act Card Challenge #107:  Anything Goes

I'm sneaking in a quick card  for this week's Friends with Flair party at Unity Stamp Company. My card features Unity Stamps Bouquet Bunch of Thanks The image was colored with Copic Markers. The color inspiration is from this month's  Unity {be Inspired} Challenge The combo was a little intimidating at first but I really like it! Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance at winning a fabulous Unity prize.

Thanks for stopping by today! Today over on the Catch the Bug blog the Design Team is sharing a little mid-week humor with "Humor Me Wednesday" My card features Crabby Cathy - dishes and represents  No Dirty Dishes Day   celebrated this week on May 18. Want more inspiration? Don't forget to check out  what the Bugaboo Design Team has created for you this week. I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Challenge #184 Anything Goes TTCRD:  Anything Goes Sister Act Challenge #103:  Anything Goes

I hope everyone had a great  start to the week! This week's challenge on the  Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge Blog is Anything Goes! (You gotta love that!) My card features two Paper Smooches Stamp sets Sentiment Sampler and  Boob Tubes I mail most of my cards to family and friends out of state.  So many of my designs are  pretty clean and simple. I really like how this turned out! The TV images were stamped using Stream, Lettuce and Red Pepper Adirondack dye inks. The image panel was layered on designer paper from Stampin' Up! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week.

Today is New Release day at Bugaboo . The Design Team is featuring the new Cupcake Kidz image. The image was colored with Copic Markers and shaded with charcoal pencil. A coordinating digital sentiment is from Create with TLC Want more inspiration? Check the Catch the Bug blog for all of the design team inspiration. I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  #183 Anything Goes TTCRD:  Anything Goes Sister Act Card Challenge:  #106 Anything Goes

I really couldn't pass up a chance to play with my Crafty Secrets goodies. I was also inspired by Kathy Clement's  recent inspiration using this set.   It's been a busy couple of weeks but I'm sneaking in a last  minute entry for the  May Crafty Secrets linky party . My card features an image from Crafty Secrets Down on the Farm set I really like how this turned out! The image was embossed with CTMH detail black emboss powder. The base panel was machine stitched. I replaced the thin horizontal strip on the sketch  with a fence die from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps. The fun sketch was inspired by the week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challnege #269 Thanks for stopping by! I always enjoy reading your comments.

This week's Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge inspired me to pull out my chevron stencil with my Paper Smooches goodies and play along! My card features the fun  Perpetual Bliss set from Paper Smooches Stamps   Here's this week's inspiration photo:   Thanks for stopping by! I always appreciate your comments.    Be sure to check my updated Stamps For Sale page. (US shipping only)

I'm back with a very CAS card for this week's  Friends With Flair linky party . My card features a fabulous sentiment from Unity called Happy Happy Anniversary (only $2.29) and the heart image is from are recent grab bag win from Unity. You gotta love those! The layout was inspired by this month's Unity {be Inspired} Challenge This card will be added to my stash for our church wedding anniversaries. Most are mailed, so I like to keep the  card clean and simple for postage purposes. Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance at winning a fabulous prize from Unity Stamp Company.

I'm stopping in to share a fun and cute card for this week's i {heart} card sketches and the twist this week is Cute, Cute, Cute. My card features the adorable From the Heart Stamp set Birdbrain Needs Coffee This set is SO me! I love his comical expression and all of the sentiments in this set are perfect. I printed the image onto Stampin' Up Whisper White card stock and colored using Copic Markers. The shading was done using a charcoal pencil. I finished the card with a machine stitched border and a few gems. Here's a close up: Thanks so much for stopping by for a closer look! I think the BirdBrains are my newest obsession. Be sure to watch for more fun creations! I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  #183 Anything Goes TTCRD:  Anything Goes

Another week has flown by for me! I'm not sure if it's "old" age or because our pace is life is so fast moving. Every Friday Unity Stamp Company sponsors a fun linky party called Friends with Flair . It's a time to share what we have created using the fabulous Unity red rubber stamps! I was the a lucky winner of a grab bag of  25 individual Unity Stamp Company images recently. This week's card uses an image and sentiment  from the miscellaneous stamps that I won. The sketch inspiration is from the new Unity {be Inspired} Challenge I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  #183 Anything Goes Sister Act Card Challenge #105:  Anything Goes

This week's Art Impressions Challenge is all about the Lovely Ladies in our lives! My card features the fun AI Girlfriends set Picture Perfect The image was colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils. I fussy cut the image to layer on the Polaroid die and designer paper from Fancy Pants Designs  Meology paper pad.  A wood veneer camera and rhinestone finish the card. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look! I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Challenge #183 Anything Goes The Cutie Pie Challenge #87:  Layer it up TTCRD:  Anything Goes

I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I am stopping in with a sweet  card for this week's  i{heart} card sketch challenge #108 the twist this week is many layers. My card features the  stamp of the month from From the Heart Stamps Apple Blossom Birds I printed the image on Gina K pure luxury card stock and colored it with Copic Markers. The out-of-the-box technique was used for the image and layered on Stampin' Up! basic black and  calypso coral papers. Since this will be added to my card stash, I omitted a sentiment so that the card can used for any occasion. I'm also submitting my card for  From the Heart Stamps progressive  Stamp of the Month Challenge for May . I'm also sharing my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Monday:  Don't Abandon the Coral Brown Sugar Challenge #145:  Layers Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  #182 Anything Goes

I hope you are having a lovely Saturday  where ever you may be today! This week's Bugaboo Challenge Theme is In the Garden . There are so many fun ways to  interpret this theme! I can't wait to see what the Bugaboo fans come up with this week. My project features a new image  from Bugaboo called Scene it - Cow Trio I printed the image onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White  card stock and colored with Copic Markers. The sentiment was computer generated. I finished the card with a machine stitched border and a few enamel dots. I really like how this turned out and it will be perfect for a family member's birthday!   I'm also sharing my card with the following: Chocolate Coffee Cards Challenge #90:  Spring has Sprung Word Art Wednesday Challenge #182:  Anything Goes Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Let's Get Sentimental QKR Stampede Challenge #138:  Nature

Happy Friday, again! I'm back to share a second card with this week's Unity Friends with Flair linky party . I was so excited to be the Friends with Flair project winner a couple of weeks ago. I received a wonderful assortment  of single stamps in the mail. This project is using two of  those images. I gotta be honest... I LOVE how this little card turned out.  AND that doesn't happen very often! Of course, I paper pieced the lion image and  added a couple of die cuts to complete the scene. I have used this month's card sketch provided by Unity's {be Inspired} Challenge Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance at randomly winning a grab bag of 25 Unity rubber stamps. Thanks for stopping by!    Be sure to check my updated Stamps For Sale page. (US shipping only)

Happy Friday! I'm sharing a quick water color scene with my friends at Unity's Friend's with Flair  using the new  Phyllis Harris image ... rejoice and be glad I'm not sure that I've done justice to this precious  scene, but I do enjoy Phyllis' images so much. The image was water colored with Tim Holtz distress  reinkers and highlighted with coordinating Tim Holtz distress markers. Be sure to check out Unity's fabulous weekend sales! You can purchase this set for under $9.00! I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes Challenge #182 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Let's Get Sentimental

I'm joining this week's Art Impressions Challenge with a fun design featuring their clear set  AI His & Hers Gardners The image was colored with Copic Markers  and the apron was paper pieced. You can find this set and several more at your local Michael's store. Check out more details HERE . I'm also sharing my card with the following: Simon Says Work it Wednesday:  April - Use Yellow 4 Crafty Chicks:  Anything Goes Cute Card Thursday:  #371 Use A Sentiment 2 Cute Ink:  Challenge #128 Anything Goes

Today is New Release day at Bugaboo . The Design Team is featuring the new Charlie Birthday image. The image was colored with Copic Markers and shaded with charcoal pencil. A coordinating digital sentiment is from Create with TLC .   Many of the Bugaboo images are being retired in the shop.  Be sure to check them out and add some of your favorites to your Bugaboo collection. Want more inspiration? Check the Catch the Bug blog for all of the design team inspiration. I'm also sharing my card with the following: 4 Crafty Chicks:  Anything Goes Cute Card Thursday:  #371 Use A Sentiment 2 Cute Ink:  Challenge #128 Anything Goes

It's been way to long since I've  joined the fun at  My Favorite Things ! I sorted through my large collection of MFT stamps and decided to  give a little inky love to the sweet Pure Innocence "Loads of Love" (sorry, it appears to be retired!) The image was colored with Copic Markers, Prismacolor pencils and blended with baby oil. I have used the MFT color challenge #20 as my inspiration: and the MFT Card Sketch Challenge #226 : I would also like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Work it Wednesday:  April - Use Yellow 4 Crafty Chicks:  Anything Goes Cute Card Thursday:  #371 Use A Sentiment 2 Cute Ink:  Challenge #128 Anything Goes    Be sure to check my updated Stamps For Sale page. (US shipping only)

Welcome to a new Stella Says Sketch with Bugaboo Stamps! This week's sketch has lots of  fun possibilities. I can't wait to see what you come up with. My card features Bugaboo's Party Pig Trio The image was colored with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  The coordinating papers are from Basic Grey. Prize Packages   Ten (10) Bugaboo Stamps Images A Bugaboo Image must be used on your creation to win this package Seven (7) Bugaboo Stamps Images You may use any image on your creation, but if you have some Bugaboo images,  we'd love to see them! :) Four (4) Bugaboo Stamps Images You may use any image on your creation, but if you have some Bugaboo images, we'd love to see what you do with Bugaboo! Many of the Bugaboo images have been marked down in the shop.  Be sure to check them out and add some of your favorites to your Bugaboo collection before they are gone! Want more inspiration? ...