Stampin' In Alaska

Monday at Catch the Bug is our chance to share Bugaboo inspiration that is anything but a card.  My project is a bookmark featuring Big Books Girl. The image was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock, colored with Copic markers and layered onto Stampin' Up! Real Red and Garden Green cardstock. Thanks for stopping by!  I'm also sharing my project with the following: TTCRD:  Anything Goes   Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #332 - #333  

I'm participating in the current Sugar Pea Designs Mix it Up Challenge #42 .  I used the color palette as my inspiration featuring a retired set called Take a Load Off.  I love the clothesline image in this set and the fabulous coordinating sentiments. The image was stamped onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers.  The sky was masked and sponged with Memento ink.  Spellbinder Wonky Rectangle dies were used for the image panel and grey panel below.  I found colors from the challenge palette with the plaid paper Echo Park Spring paper pad.  A few gems finish off the card. I'm also sharing my card with the following: Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #332 - #333

Welcome to a new bi-weekly sketch at Catch the Bug!  We have a great sketch with lots of possibilities.  You aren't required to use Bugaboo images but we love it when you do. My card started by printing the image onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock.  The image was colored with Copic markers and layered onto design papers from my stash.  I'm using this week's freebie image Rose Watering Can.  You can download the image HERE. The card was finished with seam tape ribbon and paper flower embellishment. Be sure to check Catch the Bug Challenge blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration.  We would also love for you to share your Bugaboo creations on the new Bugaboo Facebook Fan Page! I'm sharing my card with the following: Simon Says Monday Challenge:  Flower Power Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #332 - #333 TTCRD:  Anything Goes ...

The Bugaboo design team is featuring the adorable Dottie Birthday image.  The image comes with a sentiment or blank.   I started by printing the digital image onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock.  The image was colored with Copic markers.  Stickles and gems add a little sparkle to the party! Be sure to stop by the Bugaboo Blog for all of the design team inspiration.  I'm sharing my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Sparkle & Shine   Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #201 Happy Birthday Aud Sentiments Digistamps4Joy: #147 Anything Goes - Optional Bright Colors    

I'm joining the April Penny Black and More Challenge with Black & White plus one.  My card started with a distress ink panel.  Penny Black Irises was stamped with Versafine Tuxedo black ink.  A Memory Box butterfly die, rhinestones and SU sentiment finish the clean and simple card. I'm also sharing my card with the following: Dragonfly Journeys:  #116 April Showers Bring May Flowers Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Sparkle & Shine   Cute Card Thursday:  #526 Shades of Pale

Welcome to the April Bingo challenge at Catch the Bug!  We hope you will grab your Bugaboo digital image and join the fun this week.  The Bingo board provides plenty of creative opportunities. My card started by printing the adorable new Bugaboo digital image Kidz Jack Birthday Balloons onto Stampin' Up Whisper White cardstock. The image was colored with Copic markers.  My Bingo choices were Sentiment, Players Choice and Stitching. Have you joined the new Bugaboo Digi Stamps Facebook page?  Jodie is generously giving away this digital image for those who join.  Just check out the Bugaboo Facebook page and join. The coordinating sentiment is the current freebie at Word Art Wednesday .  Be sure to check their challenge blog and join the fun! Be sure to check the Bugaboo Challenge blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration. I'm sharing my card with the following: TTCRD:  Anything Goes W ord Art Wednesday:...

Catch the Bug features a fun free image each week in the Bugaboo Digital Shop .  This week you can pick up the adorable Butterfly Rose Girl image. Lavender and purple shades are not my "go-to" color combo.  However, I was really pleased with the colors for this image.  The coordinating papers are from DCWV. Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to check out all of the design team inspiration featured at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog . I'm sharing my card with the following: TTCRD:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #330 - #331 Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #201 Happy Birthday Aud Sentiments   Dragonfly Journeys:  #116 April Showers Bring May Flowers      

I'm joining this week's sketch challenge at My Favorite Things.  Birdie Brown has another super sweet release this month.  I'm using both Puddle Jumper and Rain or Shine. My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge #380

I'm joining the current sketch challenge at Your Next Stamp with their adorable Aquarium Antics stamp and die set.  This set is so much fun!  It includes several puny sentiments, water critters and two fish tanks for fun scenes. I started the card by experimenting with Tim Holtz Alcohol inks on Yupo cardstock for the base panel.  I mixed Indigo, Mermaid and Lettuce.  I kept adding layers, spritzing alcohol and blending solution until I was satisfied with the coloring. I layered a white panel with the circle cuts on top of the Yupo.  Finally, I spritzed Dylusions ink on the white panel for an extra "water" looking effect.  The little critters were stamped onto water color paper, colored with Tombow Markers and die cut. Of course, I couldn't resist adding googlie eyes to the little crab!  He just makes me smile.  I finished with a few enamel dots for extra color and texture. I'm sharing my card with the following: Your Next Stamp S...

Welcome to a new bi-weekly sketch at Catch the Bug!  We have a great sketch with lots of possibilities.  You aren't required to use Bugaboo images but we love it when you do. My card started by printing the image onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock.  The image was colored with Copic markers and layered onto design papers from my stash.   The card was finished with a silver cord and paper flower embellishment. Be sure to check Catch the Bug Challenge blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration. I'm sharing my card with the following: The Cutie Pie Challenge:  #122 Delightful Digis  TTCRD:  Anything Goes   Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #330 - #331 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add Some Texture   Dragonfly Journeys:  #116 April Showers Bring May Flowers  

Graciellie Design features beautiful floral digital stamps sets.  The new April release is no exception.  My card features the new True Beauty Digital set .  This set includes the beautiful floral image and four coordinating sentiments. My card started by printing the floral image onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White card stock.  The image was colored with Copic markers and fussy cut. The image was layered onto coordinating papers from my stash.  My favorite (easy) embellishment is machine stitching.  I quickly added a machine stitched border to the base panel. Machine stitching is decorative, provides dimension and holds my panel in place.  I am using my old standby Brother sewing machine.  Be sure to keep a needle handy just for paper projects since it will get dull quickly.  I also keep a supply of sharp needles for sewing projects. A sentiment was printed from the True Beauty set and layered onto black cardstock.  I finishe...

So glad you stopped by today for Tuesday's New Release at Catch the Bug.  This week the design team is featuring Kidz Mother's Day.  The set comes with a Mother's Day Sentiment and blank.  Perfect for any occasion!    My card started by printing the digital image onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White Cardstock and coloring with Copic markers.  Pink Stickles highlight the floral images.   The image panel was layered onto plaid designer paper by DCWV.  The card was finished with a machine stitched border and floral embellishments by Recollections. I'm sharing my card with the following: Cute Card Thursday: #524 Anything Goes   Digistamps4Joy: #147 Anything Goes - Optional Bright Colors   TTCRD: Anything Goes   Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #328 - 329 The Cutie Pie Challenge:  #122 Delightful Digis   

Welcome to a new weekly challenge at Catch the Bug!  This week we have a fun and easy Anything Goes challenge.  Bugaboo images are not required, but we love seeing them! My card features the adorable Birthday Critters sign .  This was so much fun to color with my Copic markers.  The finished card fits into a business size envelope. I am participating in the April Cards for a Cause over at Splitcoast Stampers.  This month they are featuring Brighter Birthdays .  This cheerful birthday card will be going to a great cause! Be sure to stop by the challenge blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration. I'm sharing my card with the following: 2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  #13 Anything Goes   Cute Card Thursday: #524 Anything Goes   Digistamps4Joy: #147 Anything Goes - Optional Bright Colors   TTCRD: Anything Goes   Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Happy Birthday!  

I'm so excited to share a card featuring a lovely new release from Graciellie Design called Uniquely You Digital Set .  This set features a large Sweet Williams floral image and four coordinating sentiments.   The image and sentiment was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock and colored with Copic markers. The stitched square die is from Gina Marie Design and the lovely grosgrain ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon . A water color background, sequins and a little Wink of Stella highlight finishes the image panel.  The panel was layered onto pink Mulberry paper then Stampin' Up! Basic Black.  The finished card size is 4.25 square. Thanks for taking the time to stop by today.  I hope you will check out Gracie's Etsy shop.   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 ...