Stampin' In Alaska

Welcome to a new bi-weekly sketch with Catch the Bug.  This week is a fun sketch with lots of possibilities.  You aren't required to use Bugaboo images, but we love it when you do! My card features the adorable Monkey Love - Balloon image .  I started with a partial stenciled base with distress ink.  The panels are both card stock and washi tape.  The image was colored with Copic Markers and Stickles were applied to the heart accents. Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to check the challenge blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration.  I'm sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #238 - 239 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes   TTCRD:  Anything Goes March 27   HIMCR:  #346 Freestyle  

Sharing a quick card for this week's sketch challenge at My Favorite Things.  The finished card size is 4.25 square. Supplies:  MFT You Make My Tail Wag and Lucky Dog, MFT Farm Fence Die-Namics, Tombow Markers, Watercolor Paper, Enamel dots, Memory Box pattern paper I'm sharing with the following: My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch:  Challenge #377   Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #236 - 237 Penny Black and More Challenge:  March - Feature a Creature  

Welcome back to a new challenge at Catch the Bug.  We hope you will join the fun this week with a photo inspiration challenge.  My card features the adorable Birdhouses image. I have used the March Viva La Verve sketch as my inspiration. The image was colored with Copic Markers. I'm sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #236 - 237 Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge:  March   The Cutie Pie Challenge:  #121 Spring   Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Floral Frenzy  

I was so excited to see the announcement that Paper Smooches was re-starting their monthly challenges!  I pulled out my PS stash and gave a couple of my favorite sets some inky love tonight. Supplies:  Paper Smooches Surf & Turf and Sentiment Sampler Paper - SU Basic Black and MFT Orange Zest, Memory Box Loopy Rings die, sequins and Tim Holtz distress inks. I'm sharing my card with the following: Paper Smooches:  March Challenge Sketch   Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #236 - 237 QKR Stampede Challenge:  #287 Anything Goes 

The Bugaboo Design Team is sharing a little inspiration today featuring Thank You Tulip.  Be sure to check the Bugaboo shop for this lovely image. My card started by printing the digital image onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock.  The image was colored with Copic markers.  The card base panel was created with Tim Holtz distress inks and the "smoosh" technique onto water color paper.    A fun technique and each panel is unique.  I used the following colors:  Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon and Salty Ocean.  The card was finished with a few lavender dew drops. I'm sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #236 - 237 The Cutie Pie Challenge:  #121 Spring   QKR Stampede Challenge:  #287 Anything Goes   

Joining the current My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge #376 . Supplies:  MFT New Best Friend stamp set, SU Kraft and Basic Black cardstock, Little Yellow Bicycle Just Because designer paper, Copic Markers, Prismacolor Pencils.

I'm joining the March Progressive Challenge at Gerda Steiner with this adorable digital image - Cat in Bookshelf .  I printed the image onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White card stock and colored with Copic Markers.  The image was perfect for this sweet little bookmark. I laminated the bookmark, added a small SU doily and various ribbon.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC. I can't wait to see what Gerda has up her sleeve for April's image! I'm sharing my project with the following: Gerda Steiner:  March Progressive Challenge 2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  Challenge #12   Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #236 - 237 Aud Sentiments Challenge: #199 BINGO + A Sentiment   (Die Cut, Digi and Ribbon) 

Today the Bugaboo Design Team is sharing a new sketch challenge.  The challenge is open for two weeks so you have plenty of time to play along! My card started by printing the adorable Bugaboo Brats Best Friends image onto Stampin' Up Whisper White cardstock.  The image was colored with Copic Markers, die cut and the background was sponged with Memento ink. A doily was sprayed with Dylusions ink spray and layered under the main image.   The designer paper is from American Crafts.  Bakers twine, a heart charm and sentiment finish the card.  I'm sharing my card with the following: Little Red Wagon:  Challenge #437 Focus on Family   Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #236 - 237 Crafty Friends Challenge:  #79 For a Special Lady  

  Today begins a new challenge at Catch the Bug.  The design team has created projects inspired by the March Bugaboo Bingo board.  We hope you will join us this week! My card started by printing the digital Tulip Water Can image onto Stampin' Up Whisper White card stock then coloring with Copic markers.  The image was die cut with Cuttlebug Classic Rectangles and Scallop Rectangle dies.  It was then layered onto coordinating designer paper from Basic Grey's Ambrosia Paper Pad. The card was finished with rhinestones and a die cut sentiment from black craft foam.  I used BINGO choices Bugaboo Image, Flowers and Stripes for my card. Be sure to check the challenge blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration. I'm sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #326 - 327   Simon Monday Challenge:  Easter/Spring Inspiration   Aud Sentiments Challenge: #199 BINGO...

A couple of weeks ago I was the lucky winner of four adorable digital images from Di's Digi Stamps.  The company is new to me, but I do love digital images and these are adorable. My card features the adorable Ruff You B&W image.  It was printed onto Stampin' Up Whisper White card stock and colored with Copic Markers and Spectrum Noir.  The current Di's Digi challenge is Lots Of Green.  I pulled some green gingham and polka dot papers from my stash then added green rhinestones.  I recently came across several wood veneer sentiments in my stash and included the Hello sentiment. I had a lot of fun creating with this sweet pup.  I can't wait to play with the other digital images from Di that I won! I'm sharing my card with the following: Di's Digi Challenge:  Lots of Green  Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #326 - 327   2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  Challenge #12   QKR Stampede Challenge:  #287 A...

I'm sharing a card for the current Water Color Wonders challenge at Art Impressions.  My card features the adorable Doggy Kisses set.  The dog image was watercolored with Tim Holtz Distress inks.  Watercolor was also brushed onto the image panel.  The base panel was stamped with images from the same set. I am entering my card into the following: Art Impressions: #227 Water Color Wonders   Word Art Wednesday:  #324-#325 Anything Goes 2 Crafty Critters Challenge:  #12 Anything Goes with a Critter  

It's been awhile since I have gotten a chance to play along with the fun sketch and color challenge at Your Next Stamp .  I pulled out a couple of my favorite sets - Aquarium Antics and Keepin' It Reel to create this 3.5 inch note card inspired by the current sketch.   I'm sharing my card with the following: Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color:  Challenge #84   Word Art Wednesday:  #324-#325 Anything Goes QKR Stampede:  Challenge #286 Anything Goes   2 Crafty Critters Challenge:  #12 Anything Goes with a Critter   Always Happy Birthday:  March Anything Goes    

I'm so excited that Verve is bringing back their monthly inspiration challenge starting this month and it's all about Green.  I have also included the current sketch from Viva la Verve into my project.   Of course, I'm featuring the adorable digital set by Verve called Lucky Day .  Be sure to check out Verve's 30% off sale as well. So, green is a color that I use very often.  But I used this as a challenge and sifted through my paper stash until I found these coordinating papers in the Lost & Found Rosy paper pad.  A little watercolor splash was added to the sentiment and Stickles on both images.  The card with finished with a machine stitched border and ribbon from Stampin' Up. I'm sharing my card with the following: Verve Diva Inspiration & Blog Hop:  March Challenge - Green   Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge:  March   Word Art Wednesday:  #324-#325 Anything Goes Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #198...

I'm stopping in to share a fun new digital stamp release from Graciellie Design this month called Happy Moments .  This set includes the lovely floral jar vase image and four coordinating sentiments. My project started by printing the image onto Copic marker paper  then it was colored with Copic Markers.  I used a uni ball white gel pen for the center of the flowers.  The image was fussy cut and Modge Podge dimensional magic was applied to the jar.  I allowed the Modge Podge to dry for several hours.  The bottle recommends at least 3 hours. I printed the happy birthday sentiment from the set and layered both images onto designer papers from Simple Stories Homespun paper pad.  A paper doily and dyed seam tape ribbon finish the card. Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you will check out Gracie's shop.  This set is also available in deeply etched red rubber through Unity Stamp Company .   I'm sharing my card with the f...

I'm joining the current sketch challenge at My Favorite Things with the Mermazing set by Birdie Brown.  The Loopy Rings die is from Memory Box and works perfectly for bubbles.  The image was colored with Copic Markers and fussy cut. I'm sharing my card with the following: My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch:  Challenge #375 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Girl Power Word Art Wednesday:  #324-#325 Anything Goes Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #198 Anything Goes + A Sentiment

Welcome to a new challenge at Catch the Bug!  This week's theme is All Creatures Big and Small.  We want to see critters! My card features the adorable Dog House digital image. I started by printing the image onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock.  The image was colored with Copic markers and the background was sponged with Memento ink.  Designer papers are from Doodlebug's Anchors Aweigh line. Thanks for stopping by!  Don't forget to stop by the challenge blog for all of the details, prizes and design team inspiration.  I'm sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  #324-#325 Anything Goes Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #198 Anything Goes + A Sentiment 2 Crafty Critters Challenge:  #12 Anything Goes with a Critter   Always Happy Birthday:  March Anything Goes   QKR Stampede:  Challenge #286 Anything Goes  

I'm sharing a quick card for the current MFT Card Challenge #374 .  My card features the adorable MFT Mermazing set by Birdie Brown.  This set is full of fun underwater critters and sweet mermaids.  I will be playing with this set again soon! Thanks for taking a peek!  

Welcome to a new Stella Says Sketch Challenge at Catch the Bug ! We have a fun new sketch with lots of fun possibilities.  I can't wait to see what you create. My project features Birthday Bird 01.  It was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock and colored with Copic markers.  Designer paper is from Stampin' Up and the birthday tag stamp is from Sweet 'n Sassy. Be sure to check the challenge blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration.  I'm sharing my card with the following: QKR Stampede Challenge: #285 Anything Goes Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #519 Anything Goes   Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  #324-#325 Anything Goes Crafting with Dragonflies:  #99 Birds/Feathers     

I'm sharing a couple of cards with Craftin' Desert Divas and their March Moodboard Challenge on Facebook.  This cute pre-colored digital image is called Cute Chick and you can find it in the store for only .99. The sentiment I used on the first card is a free digital Scripture from Word Art Wednesday Challenge.   The second card includes a sentiment from CDD Joyful Day set.  Designer papers are from Simple Stories Vintage Bliss paper pad. I'm sharing my card with the following: Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  #324-#325 Anything Goes   Crafting with Dragonflies:  #99 Birds/Feathers   Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #198 Anything Goes + A Sentiment

I'm so excited to share this project with you featuring a new digital set from Graciellie Design called God's Grace.  You will find this digital set at Gracie's Etsy shop .  My card started by printing the floral image and one of the sentiments onto Stampin' Up! Crumb Cake cardstock.   The floral image was colored with Prismcolor pencils.  I love how the color pencil pops on the kraft cardstock!  Of course, I partially fussy cut the floral image then trimmed the panel to fit onto my 5.5 x 4.25 inch card base. I pulled some coordinating designer paper from my stash for layering.  The clean and simple card was finished with a yummy matching ribbon bow from Really Reasonable Ribbon . Please visit Gracie's blog for more inspiration and details about the March release. I'm sharing my card with the following: Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  #324-#325 Anything Goes