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The Bugaboo Design Team is back with a new bi-weekly sketch.  This is a fun and versatile sketch. Hope you will grab your favorite Bugaboo digital image and join the fun! My card features the adorable Dottie Crafting from Bugaboo. The image was colored with Copic Markers with rhinestones added for her earrings.  The coordinating Scripture is from a Verve Stamps set called Scripture Medley 1 . Bugaboo has a great sale going through Thursday.  It's a great time to pick up all of those fun Bugaboo Digital images on your wish list! Be sure to check all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration at Catch the Bug .  I'm sharing my card with the following: Aud Sentiments Challenge #203:  Cute + A Sentiment Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #334 - #335 Penny's Paper Challenge:  #379 Anything Goes Verve's May Divas Inspiration Challenge:  Pink 

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 ...

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  

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  

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     

Welcome to a new Stella Says Sketch challenge at Catch the Bug! My card features the adorable Mini Set - Dog Block .  The images were colored with Copic Markers and layered onto a dog themed designer paper. I can't wait to see  what you create with the sketch this week.  Be sure to check out the challenge blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration.

Thank you to everyone who participated in Bugaboo's 8th Birthday Bash this past week!  It was so fun to see the variety of bright and bold birthday projects. Be sure to watch for the winners list soon! Today we have a new sketch challenge up on the blog.  My card features Mouse Hearts .  It was colored with Spectrum Noir and Copic Markers.  The sentiment is from Sweet 'n Sassy.  An embossed card base from the Paper Studio and twine finish the card.  This card will be going into my stack for the Cards From the Heart Card Drive sponsored by Winter Sims and her family.  They are collecting Valentine Cards for distribution to patients at local hospitals, foster homes and a nursing home. I'm also sharing with Cards for A Cause over at Splitcoast Stampers.  They are sponsoring Winter's card drive for the month of January.  I'm sharing my card with the following: Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Add a S...

Welcome to the first Stella Says Sketch Challenge of 2018! We have a really versatile and fun sketch for you this time.  Of course, you don't have to use Bugaboo on your project but we love it when you do. My card features the adorable Polar Bear image (grab him for $1!) which was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White, colored with Copic Markers and fussy cut.   The card base was made using the smooshed ink technique with Tim Holtz distress inks.  A Country Landscape die cut from Memory Box and digital sentiment from Create with TLC were added.  Finally, acrylic paint was splattered onto the base using a toothbrush to get the really fine "Snowy" effect. I'm sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #316 - 317 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Something New   (Digital sentiment) Through the Craft Room Door:  Anything Goes - Week Jan. 2 Simon Says Monday Challenge:  Something New (...

The Bugaboo Design Team is back today with a new sketch! My card features an image from the Bugaboo shop which is perfect for your Fall projects called Autumn Jar . The image was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers.  It was then die cut with Spellbinder rectangle dies and Mustard Seed distress ink sponged on the background. I layered the image onto coordinating papers from Pebbles Woodland Forest paper pad.  A machine stitched border, organdy ribbon and gems complete  the card.  The sentiment is from  Verve Stamps Bountiful Harvest set. Be sure to stop by Catch the Bug for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration.  I'm sharing my card with the following:   Word Art Wednesday:  #306- 307 Anything Goes  Through the Craft Room Door:  Anything Goes Dragonfly Journeys:  #104 Attitude of Gratitude ...

Welcome to the bi-weekly Stella Says Sketch challenge at Catch the Bug. This week we have a fun sketch with lots of possibilities.  I can't wait to see what you create! My card started with the adorable digital Autumn Critter Stack 01 - colored.  This image is sold with both the black line and colored image in jpg and png. I know it seems like "cheating" sometimes, but the pre-colored image is so convenient when I need a quick card.  AND I just love this little group of critters that Jodie has  created for a Fall 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 #304 - 305 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Fall Photo Inspiration QKR Stampede Challenge:  #266 Anything Goes Crafting with Friends:  #53 Anything Goes    

We have a really fun and versatile sketch over at Catch the Bug this week. I hope you will join the fun! My card features the adorable  Fat Mice - Flower   which was a recent Freebie to all those receiving the Bugaboo newsletter. Are you receiving the monthly newsletter? If not, check the Bugaboo Shop and sign up.  Easy!  Be sure to check out 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 #292 - 293 Little Red Wagon:  Challenge 405 Favorite Product/Comapany Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps:  Challenge #393 Pearls and enamel dots  2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  Challenge 5  

Welcome to a new challenge at  Catch the Bug with Stella Says Sketch. My card features the adorable Cupcake Circle Tag digital image from Bugaboo.  The image was colored with Copic Markers and Stickles were applied.  Spellbinder scallop die cuts were used for the layers. The image was layered onto designer papers from MME Life of the Party. Be sure to check the Blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration.  I'm sharing my card with the following: Crafty Sentiments Challenge:  Anything Goes Digi Chooseday:  Week 17 Anything Goes Simon Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  #280 - 281 Anything Goes

I hope everyone is ready for a NEW Stella Says Sketch . This week we have a fun and versatile sketch.  I'm looking forward to seeing what YOU create! My card features an image from Under the Sea Birthday Set . This adorable fish was colored with Copic Markers and the  background was sponged with Memento Danube blue ink. Be sure to stop by the Blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration. I'm sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  #278 - #279 Anything Goes Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge:  #234 Anything Goes   TTCRD:  Anything Goes April 11-17 Crafting with Friends Challenge:  Anything Goes #41     Aud Sentiment Challenge:  #177 Happy Birthday

Welcome to a new Stella Says Sketch  at Catch the Bug. My card features the adorable Itchy Love  from the Bugaboo Shop. I have created a very clean and simple  version of the current sketch. The digital image was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White  card stock and colored with Copic Markers.  Dandelion Memento ink was sponged onto the stencil from Stencil Girl Products and the sentiment is from a retired Stampin' Up Set "Many Thanks". Washi Tape from my stash was used for the side panel. This will be going out to "Sending Paw Prints" as part of the March Cards for a Cause at SplitcoastStampers. Be sure to check out the Blog for all of this week's Bingo Challenge  details, prizes and design team inspiration. I'm sharing my card with the following:   Brown Sugar Challenge:  #242 Anything Goes  Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #274 - 275  SplitcoastStampers: Cards for a ...

Welcome to a new challenge with Stella Says Sketch. My card features an image from the adorable Birthday Puppy Set The digital image was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock and colored with Copic markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Spectrum Noir. The image was layered onto designer papers from Embellish by Dena.  A machine stitched  border and DIY enamel dots finish the card. If you are interested in making your own enamel dots you can check out my tutorial HERE that I posted  a couple of years ago. Thanks for stopping by for a closer look! 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: QKR Stampede Challenge:  #233 Anything Goes   Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes #272-#273    The Paper Shelter Challenge:  #283 Animal Magic Aud Sentiments Ch...

Welcome to the first 2017 Stella Says Sketch Challenge! My card features a new image from the Bugaboo Shop called Winter Pup Hop over and check out all of the January releases and get this  sweetie 50% off!! I started by printing the digital image onto Stampin' Up! Retired Creamy Caramel. Then I colored the image with Copic Markers and highlighted with a white prismacolor pencil. Fussy cut and adhered to  designer papers from Bo Bunny. Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to stop by the Blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team information.   I'm sharing my card with the following: Little Red Wagon: #375 Something New Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Start Afresh Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  New something Cute Card Thursday:  #459 What's New Digi Choosday:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  #264 - 265 Anything Goes

This week we have a fun sketch  with a twist - add ribbon. My card features the adorable Hot Cocoa Bear from Bugaboo Stamps. Be sure to stop by the Blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team information. I'm sharing my card with the following: Winter Coffee Lover's Bloghop Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #260 - 261   Craft Your Passion Challenge:  Anything Goes #341    Through the Craftroom Door:  Anything Goes Dec. 6 HIMCR:  #279 Super Scraps Saturday!  Sweet Stampin' Challenge:  Animals 

It's time for a new sketch with Bugaboo and Stella Says Sketch. My card features a new release perfect for your Fall projects called Give Thanks 6    Be sure to check the challenge blog for all of the details, prizes  and design team inspiration. Check out the Flash Sale over at the Bugaboo shop.  Great discount through the 14th! I'm sharing my card with the following; Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Thanks/Thanksgiving Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #256 - 257   Brown Sugar Challenge:  Anything Goes #224 Aud Sentiments #168 Anything Goes + Sentiment

It's time for a new sketch with Bugaboo and Stella Says Sketch. My card features a new release perfect for your Fall projects called Autumn Critter Stack 01 This set comes with four files - png and jpeg versions of the black & white image and colored image. I created this card quick and easy with the pre-colored image. (Love that!) Be sure to check the challenge blog for all of the details, prizes  and design team inspiration.

It's time for a new bi-weekly sketch with Stella over at  Catch the Bug! My card features the adorable digital image Birthday Hedgie 02 The digital image was printed onto Stampin' Up!  Whisper White cardstock and layered with  Stampin' Up! Wisteria Wonder designer papers.   The image was colored with Copic Markers and prismacolor pencils. Stickles, rhinestones and a machine stitched border finish the card.  Be sure to stop by the Blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration. I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #250-251 Simon Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes TTCRD:  Anything Goes September 26 Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #165 Anything Goes + Sentiment