New Release Day At Bugaboo

Well it is Tuesday again and time for another New Release Day over at Bugaboo. It is always fun to see what Jodie has added to the store each Tuesday and Friday. This week the Design Team got to work with this adorable image. Head on over to the Challenge Blog and see what they have to share.  I decided to go with a girl theme because I have a new great niece arriving soon and this will make a great card for the shower.  I had fun with this. I know it is very busy but I kept thinking and finding new things to put on the card.

 The papers are Basic Grey and some digital papers from one of the companies that I go to. I can't remember right now. I colored the image with Copics and then added glossy Glaze to the rattle.

I used a sketch from Sketch N Stash for the layout.
I will also enter this in:
Fashionista Challenge: Birthday or Baby

I hope everyone has a great day.

A Cute Challenge At Pile It On

Wait until you see all the great projects that the Pile It On Design Team has to share with you today. So the theme this week is to pile on the Cuteness and for our sponsor today we have Soft  Pencil Digis and you can't get much cuter than these images. And the winner this week gets a $5.00 gift certificate to their store.

For my card today I used the Michu and Ratiny in a heart image and did it up with lots of pink and glitter and butterflies and flowers and ribbon. You name it I got it. I almost forgot the pull ribbon bow and the tiny lace border and all the wonderful buttons.

I used some Glossy Glaze on the ears and eyes to make them shine and then added a wonderful little rhinestone flourish to finish it off.The background of the image is done using Glossy Glaze and fine glitter sprinkled over the top. 

I will be adding this card to the following Challenges this week:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts: Swirls & Lace
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: All That glitters
Craft Room Challenges: Buttons and Bows.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog: Buttons
Crazy Amigo Challenge Blog: Free Theme
Crafts And Me: Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Shops Best:Let's Get Stripey
Nutcrafters: Buttons and Bows
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Make your own (butterflies and the pull ribbon bow)
Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge: Anything Goes
Simply Create Too: Use it Twice ( buttons, two butterflies, 2 small flowers)
Tuesday Morning Sketches: Sketch
The Emerald Fairies Challenge Blog: Flourishes/Swirls
The Poodles Parlor: Anything Goes

I hope you all have a great week and I can't wait to see all of your wonderful creations.

A New Challenge At Dilly Beans

Today over at Dilly Beans Challenge Blog we want to see you use some Ribbon. How easy is that? Right? There are some great samples by the Design Team over at the Dilly Beans Blog so don't forget to check them out.And if you need a Dilly Bean Image or two you can find the Store Here,
For my card today I chose to use one of Megan's newer images, #427, Happy Birthday Framed. The papers are My Minds Eye and I managed to use 4 different ribbons today. The Bow, two different ribbons that run under the image and then the outter edge flower border ribbon.

Here is a close uo of the image for you. Love the Lolly Pop covered in Glossy Accents as well as her eyes.

I can't wait to see what you all come up with this week. And thanks to all the players from last week.
Have a good weekend.

A Color Challenge At Bugaboo

Today there is a Color Challenge over at Bugaboo and I always seem to have such a hard time with those. But today was so much fun. I think I was inspired because I was working on a card that I knew was going to my Grandson for his First Birthday which is in a week . Wait till you see this I'm sure you will agree that this is perfect for a little guy. But first here is the photo for the color inspiration.

I used papers by My Minds Eye and cut a beautiful flourish from some blue metallic paper.I used Jodie's Image Monster Birthday-Present for this and there are more in the Bugaboo Store that are so darn cute. I colored the two pieces of Chipboard using Distress inks and the smooch and lift technique. It is always so much fun to dig through my buttons to find the perfect ones for a project. I have a ton.

 A close up for you.

I used the sketch from this weeks Deconstructed Sketch

 I also will enter the Emerald Fairies Challenge which is to use Flourish/Swirls.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Friday Freebie At Bugaboo

Well it is Friday again. Where did this week go? Anyway, it is time for a Freebie over at Bugaboo and Jodie has some cuties in the Bugaboo Store today. The design team also have some great projects to share with you on the Bugaboo Blog so don't forget to hurry on over there to check them out. One more thing before I get to my card....The Christmas In July SALE is still happening in the Bugaboo STORE so run and grab up all those fun images on your wish list.

So for my card today I colored the image with Copics and used papers by Bo Bunny. So bright and fun.I used Liquid Pearls for accents on the image edge and corner flower. I love my new die by Memory Box. 

 And here is a close-up of the image for you.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. I am sure going to try.

Cute Card Thursday and Bugaboo

Today over at Bugaboo we are Sponsoring Cute Card Thursday: And I'm Playin.
Cute Card Thursday has some great Challenges  every week and today's is a great one.

So head over to the Cute Card Challenge Blog and Check Out the great examples by the Design Team and get busy and enter the Challenge yourself. You have a chance to win some Bugaboo Stamps.
So the Challenge today is Oh, So Distressing. Well that means you should show off a Distressing Technique or two or three. Whatever you like. I myself went all out, as usual. So first off here is my card and then I'll give you a list.

First off I used Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Tim Holtz) to distress the outer edges of the card base.

Next is a piece of vintage type that has the edges distressed using a handy Distressing tool (Stampin Up') and the Vintage Photo ink around the torn edges. For the Sentiment (7 Gypsies) I stamped it on a piece of white card stock and then did my smooch and lift technique using Vintage Photo ink . Same with the little hand at the bottom. The strip on the left hand side is a piece of Kraft Card stock that has been run through the Big Shot with one of my oldest and fave Embossing Folders. Edges are Distressed, inked and then I rubbed Vintage Photo Ink over the top and sprinkled water on it to give it a vintage feel. The Image, Stella Birthday-One More Candle was colored with Copics and Snow Pen and Stickles added to her hair and the outside edges distressed with Vintage Photo Ink.

The piece of green velveteen is distressed and embossed but unfortunately it doesn't show up very well.
I hope you all join in this week and Have a Great Day.

New Release Day At Bugaboo

First off I want to say a Big Thank You to everyone that stopped by my Blog last week and left such wonderful comments. Christmas In July at Bugaboo was a Big Success again this year and if you head over to the Bugaboo Blog you will find a list of winners from the week. Olga from Elephant Fairies was the winner of the images that I used for my card last week.  Don't forget that there is a sale going on for the remainder of the month.

For my card today I decided to use some papers and embellishments that I have made. Some of the prints are from a pad I got at Hobby Lobby last year when they opened up a store here. Love these.

the silver background at the top is a piece of aluminum foil crumpled, then flattened  and run through the Big Shot with an embossing folder.  

 I used a gel pen to highlight the word shiney and added Stickles to the girl.

. This is so cute. I hope you all have a great week.

A New Challenge At Dilly Beans.

Well this week we have a Color Challenge for you over at Dilly Beans Challenge Blog. We would like to see you use the colors Pink and Orange. I thought  that would be an easy combo but when I started going through my papers I had a hard time finding the two colors that I wanted to use together. But I did it. I also decided to use something a little different. If you haven't checked out Megan's Collage Sheets, you should. You can find them HERE  I used Ruby's Posies.
The papers are by DCWV and the sentiment is Stampin Up' I cut out the images and layered the single head on to the Ruby image and then trimmed the arms along the dress so I could have her holding the picture frame. I used a lot of Stickles and Glossy Glaze.

 A close up for you.

Head over to the Dilly Beans Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the Design Team has to share.
I can't wait to see what you all create this week.

Friday Freebie & the Last Day Of C I J

Well this is this is the last day of our Christmas In July and I just have to say that there have been some wonderful entries for all the challenges this week.  And you all have been so generous with your comments here on my blog asll week. I will be choseing a winner sometime tomorrow and will let you all know here.  You should go to the Bugaboo Blog for a full lis of all the winners.
 The Challenge Theme for today is WRAP IT UP. Use a Bow somewhere on your project.
Love the A Kids View Images. Paperss are Basic Grey. I colored the image with Copics and added Stickles to the wings.

 And snow pen on the hat. Have to find another one of those before Christmas this year.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a great weekend.

Oldie But Goodie/Sparkle & Shine

At Bugaboo today it is Oldie But Goodie Day and we also would like to see some Sparkle & Shine for the Christmas In July Challenge for today. So head over to the Challenge Blog for all the details about all the Celebrations and a list of where to find everything and then head to the Bugaboo Stamps Blog to see some great examples for todays Project.
For my card today I used Jodies great Rudolf-Candycane. You can find more Candycane Critters Here.  How cute is this guy?  I just love the Glitter snowflake behind Rudolf. The gold paper behind the Joy To The World is metalid and try as I did I could not get a photo to show it.

 And a close-up for you.

     Don't forget about the fantastic sale going on all month at Bugaoo and get those projects in for a chance to win some great prizes.

Have a fantastic Day everyone.

A Funny Thing At Bugaboo

Like the title? Did it peak your interest? I try. Anyway today the Challenge for the Bugaboo, Christmas In July Festivities is to make a Card or Project that is humorous. Well of course I pulled out Stella cause she is always pretty darn funny and who doesn't love Prozac? I cut this wonderful gate with my Cricut and the Ornamental Iron Cartridge from red Metallic paper. It is very hard to photograph this stuff. The papers are My Minds Eye (I think) and those beautiful little jewels are from a bracelet that I got at my favorite discount mall. I colored the image with Copics. I just love the Sentiment.

 Here's a close up of Stella and her Snow Pen and glitter grey hair.

Don't forget that Jodie has a fantastic SALE going on all month long.

So now head on over to the Bugaboo Stamps Blog and see what the Design Team has to share today and Thank you all for all the wonderful comments you have been leaving this week.

New Release Day At Bugaboo

Today is New Release Day over at Bugaboo and we have a special Release today. How about a bunch of Tropical Santas. And you could win this. Just head over to the Challenge Blog Here for details.

So for the Challenge today for Christmas In July we would like you to create a bright and bold tropical feel project. You should use the image Jodie has provided and you can find that on the Challenge Blog.

While you are there check out the wonderful projects the Design Team has created to share with you today.

For my card today I colored the image that I chose with my Copics.I used my snow pen and Stickles for the beard and hat.The papers are Graphic 45 and the inner tube is covered in Glossy Glaze.

 Such a cute image.

I hope you all have a great day and come back tomorrow for more Christmas In July Fun with Bugaboo.

ABC and Christmas In July At Bugaboo

It is Anything But A Card Monday over at Bugaboo and  we are celebrating Christmas In July all week long with Challenges and Prizes and great Design Team Projects. So today the Challenge for you is to create a card or project Using An Image You Wouldn't Normally Use For Christmas. You can do a card or ABC, I started out making a card and then I decided on what I think is a much better idea. I will be using this on a gift for my oldest Grandson this Christmas. 
This Tag measures 8.75" X 4.25". I used A Kids View-Cowboy-Sheriff. I used a bunch of papers from my stash from last Christmas as well as some very fun elements by K & Company/

 Love the red glitter paper I used under the tree and I drew the little bag of toys to go with the imag4e which is colored with Copics.

 This is the back side of the tag.

Thank you to all of you who have been leaving such nice comments on my Blog the past couple of days. I hope you all have a fun week and I can't wait to see what you all have to share with us for the challenges.

Bugaboo Sponsors Stamptacular

Today Bugaboo is the Sponsor for the wonderful Stamptacular Challenge Blog. You will have a chance to win 7 Bugaboo images if you enter the WINGS & BLING Challenge this week. How can you pass that up?

For my card today I used Jodie's  Butterfly Borders #4 .
I used shiny accented paper by Colorbok (WallMart) and some beautiful metallic paper for the flourish. Some rhinestones on the butterfly Wings and Stickles here and there gives this card a lot of Bling.

 Oh I almost forgot the Liquid Pearls for a little more bling.

Have a wonderful day everyone.

Sit Back And Relax At Pile It On

Yep, that is what we want for you to do. Sit Back And Relax is the Challenge over at Pile It On this week and we can't wait to see what you like to do. Summer is Here and It is always nice to be able to just Kick Back with a cool beverage and enjoy the sun, or shade, or air condition air. You get the idea Right? If you head over to the Pile It On Challenge Blog the Design Team has some great Projects to share with you today.
Our Sponsor for the challenge this week is Simon Says Stamp so get busy and create for a chance to win a $15.00 gift certificate to their store.

For my card today I used this adorable image from The Paper Shelter and some new papers from BoBunny. I colored the image with my Copics, the waves are cut from some beautiful teal colored glitter paper and look at that adorable ribbon with the suns that I found in my stash. 

A Close-Up for you. I so love buttons.

I will be entering the following Challenges this week:

Cardmadfairy's Challenge Blog: Summertime

Craft Challenge: Summer

The Deconstructed Sketch: Sketch

Delicious Doodles: Summer Holiday

Digi Doodle Shops Best: Summertime

Everybody Art Challenge:Summer

Fab and Funky: Summer Holiday

Incy Wincy Design:Summertime

Paper Crafting Journey: Summer

Simply Create Too: Summer/Vacation

Stamps and Fun Creativity : Summer

Stamp and Plus: Anything Goes

The Joyful Stamper: Inspire Me Fridays: Allways Anything Goes

The Poodles Parlour:Use a Digi Stamp

I hope you all have a great day and a wonderful week.

Stella Says Sketch

Today is Sketch Day over at Bugaboo Challenge blog. This is the second day in the week long Christmas In July Celebration. Sundays are always Stella Says Sketch Days so for this week we would like you to use a Christmas theme for you Sketch Project.

So for my project today I used the image Eggbert Winter. The papers are Bo Bunny from last Winter Season.Those snowflakes on the right are from an SVG cut and the smaller one is different snowflake punches. I love things that shine and I managed to get a lot on this card.

 Sickles on the snowballs and snow while I used Glossy Glaze for the nose and shoes.

Well I hope you have a great Day and don't forget to go to the Bugaboo Challenge Blog  for all the important information about the week long Celebrations.

Christmas In July At Bugaboo

Today is the first Day of the week long Christmas In July over at Bugaboo and we start the Festivities off today with a Blog Hop. Our friends from Totally Stampalicious are joining the Hop as well so you have a lot of great projects to enjoy. So grab your favorite Beverage and Don't forget to leave some love at each Blog for a chance to win great prizes. You can head over to the Bugaboo Challenge Blog for all the information, a list of prizes and the Challenges and Full copy of the Blog Role.

You should have arrived here from Lori's Blog, if not you may want to start from the Beginning Here.  For my card today which goes along with the Challenge of Christmas Is For Kids. Make a card for a kid and consider making some to contribute to Send A Smile 4 Kids. I used the A Kids View Christmas-girl tree and AKV Christmas- girl ornaments. 
The papers are from my Christmas Paper Stash as are the snowflakes and ornament SVG cuts. I had so much fun digging into the Christmas box.

 Here is a close up for you

 And here is the inside of the card.  So much fun.

So remember to leave a comment here and you will have a chance to win these two images. I just love Blog Hops and giving away images. Woo Whoo!

So now you need to head over to Bonnie's Blog and see what she has to share today.

Have a Great week everyone. Hope to see you back all week for new projects every day. We have a new Challenge for you every day this week and someone will win a great new set of Images.

Challenge Day At Dilly Beans.

I'm such a dork. I totally forgot to do this post last night before I went to bed and then I have been running all day and I just got time to sit down and check e-mails and stuff and realized this was not up. I'm sorry but I'm here now. So the Challenge this week over at Dilly Beans Designer and Challenge Blog is Sparkle and Shine. How exciting is that for me since I just love Sparkle? The Design Team has some fantastic projects to share with you today so make sure to stop in at the Challenge Blog and take a look.
For my card today I used Megan's Image #418 Lulu Framed. The papers are a new Basic Grey line and then I added some wonderful glitter paper and metallic paper and a few of my favorites....Buttons.

I used Stickles to outline her curls and Glossy Glaze to the hearts and eyes.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.