HEEL YES!

Happy New Release Tuesday from Bugaboo Stamps!

HEEL YES you read that right!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "High Heels" Set

Paper - Miscellaneous papers from my stash

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - BLING, Stickles and Dimensionals

These little hotties are entered in the following challenges -

Top Tip Tuesday - Layer Upon Layer

A Spoon Full of Sugar – Anything Goes

Paper Cutz – Anything Goes

Inktegrity – Anything Goes
Stampers R Us – Holiday Cards
There's Magic In the Air – Anything Goes

If you love these (and what girl doesn't love a smokin' hot pair of heels), you'll want to swing by and check out the rest of the set (they're ALL super cute).  Today's the last day to take advantage of the November 50% sale at Bugaboo, so don't forget to get your High Heels set (and all those other yummy images on your wish list).

A Marvelous Monday at Shelly's Images

Who doesn't remember sneaking down the stairs on Christmas Eve, hoping to catch a glimpse of Little Ole' Saint Nick?

Well, I sure do - and Shelly has captured those memories in this super cute Christmas Eve digi.

Here's a gorgeous Work of Art my DT sister Marion created -

Pretty Fabulous, don't you think??  Doesn't she just do an amazing job with those copics coloring??

Be sure to stop over to The SI Blog and see what the other girls created AND don't forget to stop by the SI Store and get your Christmas Eve image at the discounted price today only.

Oh, and if we're making a to do list, don't forget - This Wednesday kicks off our Shelly's Images 12 Days of Christmas Celebration.  We hope you'll join us!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JODIE!!!

I'd sing my rendition of "Happy Birthday" to our wonderful Bugaboo Stamps Illustrator Jodie, but singing wasn't a creative gift God gave me, so instead, I'll share with you a super Sassy and Fun Birthday card I created for her instead!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "JJ Tequila & Shoes" Set

Paper - Paper Studios & Coredinations

Coloring - Copics

Punches - EK Success

Extra STUFF - Bling, Dimensionals & Zebra Ribbon from my stash

Challenges this Sassy Chica has been entered into -

Digi-doodle Shops Best - Anything Goes

Southern Girls - Favorite Color (Pink & Black)

Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes

It wouldn't be a Bugaboo Birthday Celebration without a little Animal Print and BLING to go with a Sassy JJ.

Wishing you a Wonderfully Amazing Birthday Jodie!!

Off you hop Jodie to Paul's Blog  : D

Crazy Shopping Challenge

Did you all have a good time with your Black Friday shopping??  We tried to stay away from any and all stores yesterday, and only happened to visit one, that was Tractor Supply to get Horse feed and it still took us 20 minutes to get out of the line.  UGH!

Well, today's Catch The Bug Challenge is a Black Friday/Shopping type of Challenge.  What kind of challenge do we mean?  No, not a challenge to see how much shopping you can do - but rather what kind of crafty kind of thing you can create with the Black Friday (using the color black)/and Shopping kind of theme in your project.

Of course, at this time of year, Stella is perfect - in the past while shopping early early in the morning on Black Friday, I've seen SEVERAL ladies that remind me of Stella.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Stella"

Paper - Miscellaneous papers from my stash

Coloring - Copics

Punch - EK Success

Extra STUFF - Ribbon from my Stash, Nesties and dimensionals

Our Shoppin Stella is entered in the following challenges -

Little Paper Shop - All About Diecuts

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Christmas

Stamp & Create - Tis the Season

Be sure to pop by and join us for this week's challenge - you have the chance to win 7 images (if you use a Bugaboo Image only), 4 or 2 images of your choice using any image.  Doesn't that sound like a great prize?!  I was a prize winner before I was on the design team and BOY OH BOY, getting to do some shoppin' and not havin' to pay for the super cute images (like the new Snowman Set introduced yesterday) - ROCKS!

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and see the amazing creations everyone else made and then pop over to The Bugaboo Store and pick up a new image or two to enter into this challenge - with the November 50% off sale, you can't go wrong with a few new images!  :)

Happy Black Friday!

I don't know about you all, but I try to avoid the stores like the plague today . . . .
Today we'll spend the day getting ready for our Turkey Day dinner that we host tomorrow.
The wine is chilled which is a PERFECT start.  The camera battery is charged and ready to capture special memories.  All we have to do is make a stop at the grocery store for the last minute side items. 
Glen has been searching Beef Tenderloin recipes for weeks now and I think we've just about narrowed it down.  Now if only it would warm up enough for he and his bro to deep fry the turkey & tenderloin outside.  BRRRRR!
Speaking of cold weather, winter, snow and BRRRRRR - Jodie's got super cute Snowmam set on her mind today - woudln't you agree??

If you think this fella is cute - you MUST check out the rest of the set!!

Can I tell you - I think this is the first time EVER I've taken a photo that you could actually see the bling glistening......MUST remember that setting!! :D

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Snowman" Set

Papers - Crate Paper stack, Core Couture and Cardstock/Kraft

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Bling, Stickles, Studio G Sentiment and Dimensionals

This cutie is entered in the following challenges -

Crafty Sentiments - Christmas

OSAAT - Season or Event

Be sure to check back tomorrow and see what our Saturday after Black Friday Challenge has in store for you at The Bug Blog.

Don't forget too, just a few more days before the November 50% off sale is all but gone.  Take that wish list you've been compiling all month over to the Bugaboo Stamp Store.  :)



Get those Oldies out!

Happy Turkey Day to you all! 
I hope you're enjoying your family and friends (and a really yummy Turkey Dinner today).

Today is our Low Key Thanksgiving - our BIG Thanksgiving with all our family is on Saturday - my hubby and brother in law are both already STOKED about the deep-fried Turkey, deep-fried Beef Tenderloin and whatever else may end up in the deep-fryer (pierogi, potatoes, you name it......).

We have so much to be Thankful this year - even though times are tough and my dad has been ill, we are so thankful and blessed this year that we have each other and the memories no matter big or small that we've  been able to share together!  We are thankful for our family and friends - and the support they have shared with us this past year when we really needed their support.

I won't get all mushy - but be sure you remember to tell those in your life how thankful you are to have them.  They'll never get sick of hearin' it!

Okay - so, the oldies I'm talkin' about aren't your old turkeys or leftovers that have been in the back of your fridge till you can't tell what they are - every wonder why they only sell fresh "YOUNG" turkeys??

As usual, my A.D.D. has kicked in and I digress - I'm just so excited about the Food Coma I'll be in this afternoon!!

The Oldies I'm talking about today - those Bugaboo Oldies but Goodies we all love of course!!

I just love these cute Garden Cats that Jodie created - they all too well remind us of our two furbabies and even the rescue furbaby my mom and dad have.

And to go with the super cute furbabies is the aqua and red color scheme that I just ADORE (along with that bit fat black & white bow!)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - "Garden Cats"

Paper - Miscellaneous Cardstocks and Doodlebug Design Stripes

Coloring - Copics

Punch - EK Success

Extra STUFF - Gingham Ribbon from Michaels (LOVE THIS), Studio G Sentiment, Faux Hand Stitching, Dimensionals and Flat Backed Bling

Challenges this cuddly little cutie has bee entered into -

A Spoonfull of Sugar - Anything Goes

Artful inkables - Punches/Diecut

Creative Belli Challenge - "R" Embellies (Ribbon)

Hodge Podge - Anything Goes

Just a reminder - you only have 6 more shopping days before the November 50% off sale ends at Bugaboo.

Happy Thanksgiving to those of you that are celebrating today. 



A Turkey Day Wish

This year we are so thankful for so many things.  It's amazing how a family challenge and sickness really makes you take a second look at life.  We are so blessed for the wonderful family and friends we have.  The support all of these amazing people have given us.

I'm thankful too for my creative crafty friends like you too - it's nice to have people you can share a hobby with who "GET IT" when you're excited about a copics sale or new ink or stamps or nesties or or or.....

I'm blessed to be part of three amazing design teams that are full of wonderful crafters - Scrap-Friendzy, Shelly's Images and Bugaboo Stamps!

I thought I'd share a little card that I made for my nephew for Turkey Day and wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends.

 Image - Bugaboo Stamps - "Thanksgiving Bobblehead Set"

Paper - Archivers Paper Pack, Green, Purple and Kraft Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Punches - MS Punch

Extra STUFF - Ribbon and Studio G Gobble Stamp

Challenges this One Little Indian Boy has been entered in -

Our Daily Bread Designs - Holiday (Thanksgiving or Christmas)

I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday (for those of you from the US celebrating Thanksgiving).
Wishing you bellies full of Thanksgiving treats!

Holiday Goodies

are today's release at Bugaboo.

CAN YOU SAY YUMM-O??

Who doesn't love Holiday Goodies, especially ones as CUTE CUTE CUTE as this one that Jodie created for this week's new release set?  If you think this is super cute, wait until you see the ENTIRE set!
I've got a sugar rush just lookin' at these yummy bits of sugary goodness.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Christmas Cupcakes"

Paper - Three Bugs In A Rug (Dots), Cardstock & Kraft

Coloring - Copics

Punch - EK Success

Extra STUFF - MS Bakers Red & White twine, i-Rock BLING, Diamond Glaze, Stickles, Nesties

This super yummy Christmas treat is being entered into the following challenges -

Karber Christmas Challenge - Use a Digi
PIO - Winter Means (HOLIDAY TREATS)
The Crafty Pad - Red & Green
Our Daily Bread Designs - Holiday (Thanksgiving or Christmas)
Creative Inspirations Challenge - Anything Christmassy/Wintery
Scrappy Frogs - Merry Christmas
Critter Challenge - Food
Die Cut Dreams Christmas - Anything Goes
Caardvarks - Holiday Card + Use Diecuts
Mel Jens - Sparkle & Shine
Digi Doodle Shops best - Anything Goes

Stop over and see what yummy treats the design team created today at The Bug Blog and of course, take advantage of the November 50% off Sale (you've got a little more than a week before the sale ends......).  Get your goodies over at Bugaboo Stamps!

It's time for a Terrific Tutorial

at Shelly's Images today!

Margie has just the cutest tutorial on tap for you today - anyone on your list who loves to read will just love this!

Be-bopp your way over to Shelly's Images for Margie's tutorial today - it'll give you a little excuse to craft instead of get the house cleaned for Thanksgiving dinner - yep, that's me, always looking for some excuse to scrap!!! :)

Anything But a Card. . . .

What will it be this week??

How about a super cute little bookmark for a special little kid? 

My nephew just loves Penguins. 

He's now in kindergarten and before long I know he'll be reading on his own.

He's one smart cookie!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Poppi Penguin"

Papers - Cardstock & Flair Designs Print

Coloring - Copics

Technique - Cuttlebug Embossing

Punch - EK Success

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Inking (Dew Drop Ink), Googley Eyes, Diamond Glaze, Dimensionals & Computer Generated Sentiment

I think I found the tutorial for this on Split Coast Stampers site under resources.
Kept it kind of simple since it's for a little one.

Pretty cute, huh?

Challenges this "Cool" bookmark has been entered into -
SSDS Challenge - No Flowers
Lots to Do Challenge - Fav. Technique (Dry Embossing, Coloring & Inking)
Stampin' Vacation - Animal Applause (Black & White Animals)

NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH

Don't forget - TOMORROW is the LAST day to take advantage of the 50% off all images at Bugaboo Stamps!

RUN, don't walk!!

It's lovely weather for a Sleigh Ride together.....

Yep, right about now is the time of the year I blow the dust off my piano music and start playing again.  I just LOVE playing Christmas music.  I'm sure both my parents will be happy to hear that yes, since I inherited the piano and after years of piano lessons, I still remember how to play! 

My mom always recalls how I used to practice while she was cooking dinner - never had to ask me to practice because I enjoyed it so much.

So, what is it you ask that has me remembering all these memories and discussing dusty piano music?

Well, today's Marvelous Monday Release from Shelly's Images - Sleigh Ride (see, not totally off focus).

Image - Shelly's Images "Sleigh Ride"

Papers - DCWV prints & Cardstock/Kraft from my stash

Technique - Embossing/Cuttlebug/Sizzix Snowflakes

Cricut - Winter Wonderland diecut

Coloring - Prisma Pencils using MCPT (been a while since these bad boys have been outta the box)

Extra Stuff - Stickles, Ribbon from my stash, Fun Flock on the horse, Dimensionals & Studio G Sentiment Stamp

Challenges this beauty has been entered into -

Creative Cottage Challenge - Someone Special at Christmas

Stamp and Create - Tis the Season

Karber Christmas Challenge - Use a Digi

Be sure to visit the SI Blog and see what gorgeous works of art the design team has created with this image and don't forget, today only you can get this beauty at a discounted price at The Store.

Heck, if you're like me and haven't even THOUGHT about your Christmas cards yet, this one would be PERFECT! :)

Birthday Celebration

Today we celebrated with my nephew his 5th Birthday - we went bowling - well, the kids went bowling - we've decided Wii bowling is much safer and the balls, er remote is lighter. :)

It's always a good time to watch the kids bowl though - and THANK GOODNESS for bumpers (for some reason I don't remember them when I was a kid - maybe that's why I'm such a TERRIBLE bowler in real life - I ROCK in Wii bowling - I carry a 269 average!

Uh Huh, I know you're jealous!  ;o)

The theme for his party this year is Toy Story 3 - so I thought I'd show you a quickie of the card I put together for him.

Image - Coloring Book page from Internet

Paper - Kraft and Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Punches - EK Success

Extra STUFF - Brads, Doodling & Stickles

To Infinity and Beyond!

Arrrrgh Matey!

AHOY and WELCOME to Friday - Freebie Friday at Bugaboo!! 

ARRRRRGH!

Real Pirates walk the Plank with Style. . . . or in this case, swing on anchors while escaping!

I put together this little booty (treasure in pirate slang) for my dad.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - AKV Pirate

Paper - Bazzill Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Technique - Embossing (Cuttlebug)

Cricut - Paper Dolls (Ship & Scull and Cross Bones)

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Flat-backed Bling, Dimensionals, Dew Drop Ink and Computer Generated Sentiment

Inside the cards says - "Or 5 or 6 After the kind of Year you've had!"

And a few challenges for this Anchor swingin' Matey -

Iris' Spot - Anything Goes

Fairytale Challenge - Everything goes

Digi Doodle Shops Best - Anything Goes

Paper Romance Challenge - Favorite Things (Digis, Embossing & Cricut Cuts)

Critter Challenge - Texture

Little Paper Shop - All about Die Cuts

Be sure to swing on over to The Bug Blog and see all the great creations the design team has created, leave a little love if you have a second and then of course, don't forget to get your hands on this BOOTY (and check out the rest of the set too).  Remember, everything in the store is 50% off for what's left of November.

Don't Feed The Animals!

Whew, boy, it's been AWHILE since I've had the concentration to sit down and COMPLETE a layout.  This month at Scrap-Friendzy we've had a Scraplift "This" or "That" challenge going on.

Today is my Scrap "THIS" day.

I've had these cute zoo photos from a trip my nephew and his new baby sister took this past summer sitting on my desk since the summer (yah, I know - SSSSSLLLLLLOOOOOOOWWWWW Scrapper).

Inspiration - yep, the super cute pics of my niece and nephew enjoying the zoo was the inspiration for today!  Oh and the super cute little wood Lion, oh and the fabulous K & Company Wild Thing papers.

 

Turned out pretty cute, huh?

If you're looking for some scrappy inspiration - stop over and join us at Scrap-Friendzy for a little "This" or "That".  You won't be sorry!

Terrifically Thrilling Thursday at SI

Have you been over to Shelly's Images lately for a Challenge!?

Were you able to join us this past week for the Anything Goes as long as it's Christmas Challenge?

Are you lookin' for a new challenge today?

Well, you're in luck!!  Scrappy's got a fabulous challenge up and ready just for you!

We hope you'll join us for another fun week - we always love looking at what you create!!

Plus, if you participate, you have the chance to win!

Sounds like a good deal to me! :D

OBG at Bugaboo

HAPPY Oldie but Goodie Day!!!

Thursdays is one of the days I really look forward to because I can blog hop thru the Bugaboo Design teams blogs and see what "Oldies" I need to add to my MUST HAVE list!! :)

I love the cupcakes that Jodie had - Cupcakes aren't just for Birthdays anymore, you know?!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Cupcakes Set"

Paper - Michaels & Cardstock

Technique - Cuttlebug Embossing - Swiss Dots

Coloring - Copics

Punches - EK Success

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Doodling, Stampendous Sentiment, Bling, Ribbon, Diamond Glaze & Dimensionals

This cupcake cutie is entered into the following challenges -

Stamp Something - Anything Goes with a Digi

Stamp Insanity - OH SCRAP!

Stamping vacation - Lots of Paper

Iris' Spot - Anything Goes

Digital Tuesday - Use your never used stash (and a digi)

So, be sure to pop around and see what fabulous creations the design team created - don't forget the November 50% off sale at Bugaboo Stamps - It's already the 18th, so you've got less than 1/2 a month to take advantage of the sale!!

If you haven't entered yourself into this week's Kindness challenge at The Bug Blog yet, you still have time to do that too.  Our new challenge arrives Saturday morning.

A little Grin

While I don't have anything crafty for you today, I thought I'd share with you something that gave us all a grin the other day.

With everything that's been going on with my dad and now the newest finding and not knowing our next steps or plan of action quite yet, we continue to try & keep things in our family light with all the heavy we're dealing with.

There's a store near my mom and dad's place called Tractor Supply (some of you KNOW what I'm talkin' about) that has EVERYTHING you could possibly need for the farm - even if you're not a farm person, YOU would have fun wandering thru this store!

LIP JUNK is something we don't skimp on either on the farm.

My mom found this last week and we're STILL laughing about it.

Insert EWWWWWW here, but it's pretty freakin' funny, don't you think?? 
The lip balm is pretty good stuff too! 
Yep, insert big EWWWWWWWW here.   :D

Hope you enjoyed today's grin. 
If you're lookin' for a little tutorial today, stop over to Paul's blog today and see what kind of neat-o stuff he's gonna be teachin' you to do today!

Tutorial Tuesday at Shelly's Images

Scrappy's runnin' the show this week and she's got a FABULOUS tutorial up her sleeve for you today at Shelly's Images. 

If you haven't been over to Shelly's Images lately, you'll want to stop by - they're all kinds of Holiday inspiration over there.....and a neat new tutorial too!

Someone's Gotta Do It!

So, why not have it be JJ from Bugaboo??

Gotta love today's newly released set from Bugaboo -

"JJ Christmas Ornaments"

A terrific little suggestive image for that special someone this holiday.

 Image - Bugaboo "JJ Christmas Ornaments" Set

Paper - SEI Christmas Print and Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Punches - Fiskars

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Nesties, Stickles, Miscellaneous Ribbon and BLING

The inside says "PUCKER UP BABY!"

A few challenges for this Sassy Mrs. Mistletoe -

Caardvarks - Holiday Card using Die Cut

Paper Sundaes - Pick your toppings (Punches & Ribbon)

Crazy 4 Challenges - Christmas

2 Sisters - Christmas

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Stamp and Create - Tis The Season

Be sure to stop over to The Bug Blog and see the what the Design Team created (they have two different images they're sharing today this one above and another one).

Once you've checked out the inspiration and added these Sassy girls to your wish list, head over to Bugaboo and pick up a few new images - at 50% off this month, you just can't go wrong!

Anything But a Card @ Bugaboo

Happy Monday All - today is another great Antyhign But a Card day at The Bug Challenge Blog today.

Every year around the holidays, our family makes homemade chocolates.  When I was growing up, my mom and a family friend and four kids (including me) made homemade chocolates every year for the holidays.  Of course, as we all grow older, we get away from some traditions.

Last year, to carry on traditions my parents created with us, I started making holiday homemade chocolates.  So far this season I've made one batch of "mint chocolate covered pretzels".  Quality Control Tasted and Approved.  :)  Of course, this is just the tip of the traditional homemade chocolate making - more pretzels and chocolate covered cherries are in my future. 

So, today I thought I'd share the first batch of pretzels with you, all packaged and ready to share.

Pretty cute, huh?

 And here's a super cute little tag I created with another wonderful Christmas digi from Bugaboo's November Digi Club Kit.

Image - Bugaboo "November Digi Club Kit"

Paper - Core Couture

Extra STUFF - Little Metal bucket from Michael's $1 bin, Ribbon from my stash, Computer generated sentiment and Nesties (scalloped & circle)

A few challenges that I thought I'd share this yummy bucket of chocolate covered pretzels with -

PIO - Holidays with family & friends

Delightful Sketches - Glitter it Up

Flourishes - Glitter

Lily of the Valley - Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - H is for Holiday

Kaber Christmas Challenge - Use a digi image

Stamp It Crazy - Snowball Fight

Thanks so much for stoppin' by - my apologies for not having smell-a-vision, or taste-a-vision to share these little treats with you.  Maybe, just maybe you'll be on the lucky chocolate list this year :)

The Fat Man has Arrived at SI

The Fat Man has join our design team this week at Shelly's Images for some super cute cards and projects and a Marvelous Monday too!!

And if you're like me and haven't started your Christmas cards, Santa  would be a PERFECT image to grace the front of your cards!

Pop over to the SI blog and check out the other AMAZING projects the team created (and when I say AMAZING, you won't be disappointed).

Image - Shelly's Images "Santa"

Paper - Cardstock & Handmade paper - Ho Ho Ho paper from an old DCWV Christmas stack

Coloring - Copics

Punches - MS Punch

Extra STUFF - Nesties circle & scallop, Ribbon from my stash, bling and Stickles

After you check out the wonderful design team projects, run over to the SI Store and get this image for yourself - who doesn't love a little fat man in a sleigh who says ho ho ho and has 8 tiny reindeer?!

You can get him today only at a discounted price too!

Can you say Happy Christmas to me?! 

World Kindness Day Challenge

Happy Saturday and WELCOME to World Kindness Day!

What do we have in store for you on this World Kindness Day?

A Challenge of course!

How about a little card of Kindness for someone in your life - A Thinking of You Card, Encouragement, Congratulations - Share a little kindness and of course, a little 'twist' to the challenge -

Use this Scrappy Sketch below.

Here's my Kindness Note creation - I just love the flower vase and flower can images from Bugaboo - perfect for cards like this!!

Image - Bugaboo "Flower Vases" set

Paper - Paper Studio Print, Bazzill Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Technique - Sewing

Extra STUFF - BLING, Nesties, Dimensionals

A few challenges for this little Frienship Diddy today

Craft Your Passion – something in 2’s

AI Factory – Diecut or Punches

Sassy Studio Designs – Anything Goes

Stamp Insanity – Oh Scrap!

Top Tip Tuesday – Color w/copics & use an image

Stamp Something – Digi Day

Lil’ Red Wagon – Do it In 3’s

You can check out ALL the details and enter your creation to win at The Bug Blog - you've got until next Saturday morning to get your Kindness creations in.  This week we're pickin' 3 winners - First place will win 7 images, second will win 4 and third will win 2.  Winnin' is awesome nowever you look at it, so be sure to join us for your chance!

Not only are there great prizes available, but think of how you'll make someone smile by making a card!

Everybody wins with this challenge!

Happy World Kindness Day!

Humpty Dumpty's Cousin?

Only CUTER and without the Scrambled Storybook Drama!!  : )
But , we're not talkin' scrambled Eggs here - but a super Egg-citing new release today.

Okay, enough with the Egg jokes - couldn't resist!
Can I tell you just how much I LOVE the new "Eggbert Winter" set from Bugaboo??

Yep, another ADORABLE set - man, I just don't know how Jodie does it - she hits the nail on the head EVERY TIME!

Well, I won't tell you how stinkin' cute he is, I'll show you - and you can agree for yourself!  :D

Pretty cute, huh?? 

He makes me want to go out and play in the snow (and I only like snow to LOOK at!!!)

Image - Bugaboo "Eggbert" Set

Paper - Doodle Bug Design Snowflakes, Core Couture Blue & Bazzill Purple

Coloring - Copics

Technique - SEWING

Punches - EK Success Snowflakes

Extra STUFF - Snowflake Brads I've had FOREVER, BLING, Nesties, Doodling, Stickles, Fun Flock (Purple) and Dimensionals

This cutie little dude is entered in the following challenges -
ABC Challenge - H is for Holiday
Lexi's Creations - Anything Goes
Fairy Tales Challenge - Anything Goes
Bee Crafty - Christmas
ABC Christmas Challenge - Winter Wonderland.
Winter Wonderland - Winter Sports (SNOWBALL THROWING is a sport, right?)
Crazy 4 Challenges - Square Cards

Bop over and get your adorable Eggbert Freebie from the Bugaboo Stamp Store and don't forget with bundle prices and this month's 50% off deal, you can get the whole set for almost nothin (and lots of those other digi's you've been drooling over!) : )
Of course, for a bit more inspiration - you can always pop over to The Bug Blog and see what wonderful creations the design team put together. 

Day Late. . . .

But not challenge short!!

If you haven't been over to Shelly's Images for our new Terrifically Thrilling Thursday challenge, you're definitely going to want to head over there!! 

Yep, I know, it's Friday. . . that's where my day late comes in.  :)

This week's TTT challenge -

Anything Goes as long as it's Christmas themed

Now this kind of challenge just ROCKS in my book - motivates me to work on some Christmas STUFF, but gives me freedom to do whatever I want!

Shelly's Images has some awesome new Christmas images - like this adorable Prancer I showed you on Monday.

Come on over, join the fun and maybe, just maybe you'll be our weekly winner!!

Oldie But Goodie - in More ways than 1

First of all - Happy Veterans Day to all our Vetrans.  How blessed we are to have the best veterans in the world.  The sacrifices they've made to keep our rights and freedoms intact.

I am reminded of these Veterans every time I see of talk to my dad or father in law.  Every time I sit with my dad at the Vetrans hospital for his appointments. 

These men and women (Veterans and active duty soldiers) belong to a VERY SPECIAL group -

How willing would you be to give up all the comforts we're so used to and go to the middle east to stand up for what you believe in?

So, today espeically - say thank you to a veteran - or give one a hug if you're so inclined. : )

Okay, climbing down from my soap box now because I don't discuss politics (that just gets everyone disagreein' and we don't need none of that round here!).  ; )

So today's Thursday - Oldie but Goodie Day at Catch The Bug.

The Invites are in the mail and WATCH OUT those who may be receiving one -

Our FAVORITE Bugaboo Broad is talkin' Turkey!

Because we have family that comes in from out of town, we always celebrate our big family 'After Turkey Day Dinner' the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  It's the best - my hubby and his bro deep fry the turkey and anything else they can get their hands on.  Because we're Polish there is always 'basa and kraut & pierogi.  And of course, the standard Turkey Day Fare.

Image - Bugaboo "Stella Calendar" set

Paper - All from my stash - Kraft, Metallic Yellow, Brown & Orange

Coloring - Copics

Cuttlebug - Embossing - D'vine Swirl, Textile & Swiss Dots

Extra STUFF - Computer generated invitation, Doodling, A little bling & Ribbon/Bow

So, all that's left is to make sure the wine is stocked and the food is hot - oh wait, I think I have to do the grocery shopping too!

Stella will be joining the following challenges today -

Digital Tuesday - Unused Stash (paper & ribbon)

Scrappy Frogs - Give Thanks

The Burtonesque Dolls - Embossing

Creative Card Crew - Give Thanks

Anything Goes - Embossing

Paper Pretties - Embossing

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!

If you're lookin' for a bit more inspiration - head over to the Catch The Bug Challenge blog, check out the design team creations and if you haven't joined us for this week's Challenge, we've got an ANYTHING GOES!

Be sure to check back tomorrow - yep, because it's FRIDAY!