Sporty Girl!

Just a quickly little simple card I put together for my pen pal kiddo Claire!

She has been playing volleyball and is super great from what I hear.  Anyway, she decided to try out for the traveling volleyball team and guess what?!

Yup, you guessed it, she made the team!

My hubby and I are so proud of her!!

So, of course that calls for a card - and what better day for a card than Oldie But Goodie Day at Bugaboo Stamps! :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Skye Bears" Volleyball

Papers - Coredinations, Kraft & Basic Grey Sugar Rush

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Bling, Doodling, Dimensionals, Dew Drop Ink and Miscellaneous Stamped Sentiment

You can get this OGB digi at The Bugaboo Store and if you want to pick up a few more digi's today - check out The Bug Blog and see what other OBG images the team dug up!  :) 

These babies are like potato chips - you can't just have ONE!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This cute Sporty Girl has been entered into the following challenges -

Craft Your Passion - Grin and Bear It (use a Bear)

Card Makin' Mamas - Animals

Phindy's Place - All About Animals

Totally Paper Crafts - Cute & Cuddly

Cheerful Stamp Pad - Be A Sport!

Gettin' Punchy with Shelly's Images

Happy Thursday!  I know you're all looking for a new challenge today!  Why not join us over at Shelly's Images for the "Gettin' Punchy" weekly challenge. 

We all have those punches that we HAD to have. 

How many of them have been collecting dust and not been used??

I know I try & make it a habit to use at least ONE punch on every project I make....great in theory, not always great in the creative process.

So, your challenge today should you chose to accept it - Use your punches on your project!

I thought I'd share mine with you :)

Image - Shelly's Images
Paper - Coredinations, Kraft & Recollections
Coloring - Copics
Tools - EK Success Punch
Extra STUFF - Bling, Ribbon and Smooch

Be sure to pop over to Shelly's Images and join us for this week's Gettin' Punchy Challenge!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This creation has been entered into the following challenges -

Shelly's Images - Gettin' Punchy

When things SUCK....

Happy Hump Day!  Whew, what a week already!

I thought I'd share a card with you I made for my mom.  Since my dad's passing, I stay with my mom at the farm once or twice a week.  We putter with stuff around the house (STILL trying to get things fixed AFTER the flood), conversation, dinner, knitting - Just time we can spend together.  I know she enjoys it and I do to.

Well, the past few weeks have been a bit rough on all of us - Family Drama at it's MOST Amazing and Disgusting peak.  :oP

When my dad was sick, he would always say "This SUCKS!"

So now, I can tell when my mom is having a rough day by her "This SUCKS" comments.

Some time ago I'd found this digi from Whimsie Doodles and haven't had a chance to use it until now.  :)

Seemed kind of appropriate for the "This SUCKS" theme lately......

Image - Whimsie Doodles 

Papers - Miscellaneous papers and Bazzill

Coloring - Copics

Tools - MS Punch

Extra STUFF - BLING (who wouldn't want to fly around on a blinged out vacuum like this???) ;o)

Ribbon and Dimensionals

Tonight our project - knocking down some fences - we should both be GOOD and STRESS-FREE after that exercise!!

 Here's to Hugs & Happy Days and LESS Sucky Days!

Entered into the following Challenges -

Whimsie Doodles - Punch It Out

NEW & CUTE!

Happy Tuesday!!

I'm so excited today because Jodie has created more additions to the Brats set AND Accessories! 

They're NEW and ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!!

I just LOVE the accessories because not only can you use them with the Brats, but there are also OTHER Bugaboo Stamps that you can use these accessories with too!! :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Bugaboo Brats & Accessories"

Paper - Miscellaneous papers from my stash & Kraft

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success & Nesties

Extra STUFF - BLING, Ribbon, Dimensionals & Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp

Be sure to stop by The Bug Blog and see what wonderful combinations the team came up with.  Then head over to The Bug Store and get your cute new Brats and Accessories!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This cutie has been entered into the following challenges -

Incy Wincy Designs - Sparkle & Shine

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

Hoppy Spring 2 U!

Can you believe in a little less than a month Peter Cottontail will be hop, hop, hoppin his way into town?

So, because I have a whole bunch of Easter Cards to make, I thought for this week's Hambo Hoedown "Sketch" challenge I'd make an Easter card!

Image - Hambo

Paper - Miscellaneous papers from my stash

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Punch & Nesties

Extra Stuff - Prima Flower, Stickles, Ribbon, Dimensionals & Computer Generated Sentiment

You've got until tomorrow at 10 pm to join the Hambo Hoedown Challenge for this week. 
You could be the "Queen of the Hoedown" like I was if you play along! :D
Hugs & Hoppy Days!

 

Spring

The thing I love about Spring?  Growing up on a farm, that's when all the babies arrived.  Baby Goats, Horses, Sheep, Ducks, you name it, Spring is when the baby animals were in full arrival mode.

Heck, this year already, our friends and neighbors out at the farm have welcomed one new addition to their farm - photo courtsey of 'The Outback'

This wonderful new Spring Lamb from Shelly's Images reminds me of all the new life in the spring! 

What a Marvelous Monday indeed!

Image - Shelly's Images "Spring Lamb"

Papers - Kraft, Miscellaneoous Papers, Bo Bunny Yellow w/dots

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Nesties & iRock

Extra STUFF - Pearls, ribbon, doodling and dimensionals

Be sure to visit the SI Blog and see what other amazing creations the girlies on the design team have come up with AND be sure to welcome our Guest Designer for this week - Jen Leeflang.

If you want to join us as a guest designer, or if you 're interested in joining our design team, you can check out the details on the SI Blog!!  We'd love to have you join us!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Totally Gorjuss - Spring has Sprung

Batteries??

I tell you - we used to go through batteries in our house like WATER!

My hubby and I just LOVE our Wii - of course we're the only one of our friends in our neighborhood that has one, so everyone always ends up at our house.  We were going throught batteries EVERY stinkin' weekend it seemed. . . . UNTIL we got the Wii Remote charger.  AMEN for Rechargable electronics!!

In anycase, every time I saw this Gus Image from Bugaboo and the flash light (we run into this same problem with our flashlights too), I have to laugh.

Flashlights are INDEED a place to keep dead batteries!

Only appropriate to put on a card for a grin.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Gus Tidbits"

Paper - Paper Studio, Bazzill & Kraft

Coloring - Copics

Extra Tools - Cuttlebug & Star embossing folder

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals

My hubby and I have been involved in the Soldier's Angels organization for going on 5 years now.  We've adopted several soldiers that were stationed overseas and recently we signed on to their Letter Writing Team.  So, this little Gus ditty is headed to Afghanistan to hopefully give one of our brave soldiers a brief chuckle!

If you'd like to join the Soldier's Angels Letter Writing Team, or any of the other support teams they have, you can visit the Soldier's Angels site and get involved!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -
Stamping Vacation - No Tools Other than Cuttlebug
The Rubber Cafe - Embossing (1 of 1)

Monochromatic Challenge

Happy Spring!!  Can you believe it's FINALLY getting here?

After this winter of shoveling WAY TOO MUCH SNOW at home and at the farm, WAY TO COOL WEATHER and WAY TOO MANY CRUMMY drives to work, the snow is melting and heck, some of the flowers are even starting to BLOOM!!

Today at The Bug Blog, we're having a Monochromatic plus 3 buttons challenge for you to join in with us on.

A monochromatic color scheme uses a single color. In this type of scheme, various darker shades, grayer tones, and paler tints of the main color may be included in the palette. In addition, the one color is often paired with white or another neutral.

Add THREE Buttons to that and you've got the challenge for this week!

I just love the little Spring Chicks from Bugaboo Stamps, so this image was just PERFECT to use with the Monochromatic Color Scheme of Red!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Spring Chick" Dress

Papers - Cardstocks, Recollecions and Paper Studio

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Nesties & Sewing Machine (stitching)

Extra STUFF - Bling, Satin Ribbon, Buttons, Studio G Sentiment and Stickles

So, what kind of Monochromatic thoughts do you have up your sleeve?  Show us what you got this week at The Catch The Bug Blog!  By joining us in the challenge you have the chance to win Seven, Four or Two Bugaboo Stamps of your choice. 

Well, what are you waiting for?! :)

Hugs & Happy Spring!

This little spring chick has been entered into the following challenges -

Robyn's Fetish - Welcome Spring

Creative Cowgirls - Monochromatic

Aly's Sunday Challenge - Spring

Stamps R Us - Spring (1 of 2)

Squigglefly - BUTTONS!

Pink Paper Paradise - Anything Goes

Happily Scrappin - Spring has Sprung

Cupcake Craft Challenge - Monochromatic

Scrap-Friendzy Challenge #3 - 3 Buttons

Blessed

Happy Friday All!

Finally beginning to feel a little better after picking up a flu bug from last weekend's baby shower (who says you don't get to take something home with you at a baby shower. . . . definitely NOT the something I wanted to take home though!!!)

I hope you are all feeling TERRIFIC and ready for the weekend!!

Today is a Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps and the set today is A Kids View set.  I don't know how familiar you are with the AKV sets that Jodie creates, but they're WONDERFUL!

This week's set is kind of a reminder to me with Easter not too far off about everything I should be thankful for and how blessed I am to be loved by my Lord and Savior.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "A Kids View - God" Lamb image

Paper - Recollections print, Kraft & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Ribbon from my stash, Studio G (I think) Blessed sentiment, Color Box Chestnut Roan Ink and Stickles

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and see all the fabulous cards the design team has created and then be sure to visit The Bugaboo Store and get your freebie. :)  Don't forget too - TODAY is the last day to take advantage of the 20% off your entire order sale Jodie is running.  If you're anything like me, you have a "WISH LIST" that keeps growing and this 20% sale is the perfect time to add some of those cute new images (and OBG images) to your collection!!

Hugs & Happy Days! 

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Digi Doodle Shops Best - Ribbons & Bows

Do You Stack Up - Sparkles & Bling Bling (1 of 3)

Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes

YNS Challenge - Make it Sparkle

DZ Doodles - Photo Inspiration (1 of 1)

Welcome to the Jungle!

Does that make you want to start singin' the Guns n' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" song - it was GNR that sang it, wasn't it??  If my hubby was around right now, he'd know for sure bein' the Rocker guy he is. :)  For some reason, I've got it in my head today - darn that SHUFFLE option on the good ole' iPod!

Of course, as usual, I digress!  Happy OBG day at Bugaboo!  Have I told you that Thursday is one of my favorite crafty days, with the exception of course of Tuesdays and Fridays b/c of new images!  Thursdays are my days to get my Oldies out and USE EM!

Today I thought I'd get this little ditty together - I LOVE the HEELS - I actually just got a pair of lepoard print sling back heels, not quite this high (if I wore heels like this, I'd break my neck since some days I have a hard time walkin' on my bare feet).  But you can never go wrong with the ANIMAL PRINT!!  MEOW!

Image- Bugaboo Stamps "Heels" set

Paper - Bazzill CS

Coloring - Copics (Finally had to get my first refill - E31)

Tools - Embossing Folder (Sizzix Lepoard Print folder) & MS Punch

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Lepoard Ribbon, Bling, Dimensionals, Colorbox Chestnut Roan Ink & Computer Generated sentiment

You can get this super Sassy Image and MANY MANY others at the Bugaboo Store - Don't forget TOMORROW is the last day you can take advantage of the 20% off sale at The Store.  So, all those images you have on your wish list - go on over there and add them to your collection - THEY'RE ON SALE!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This Sassy Pair of Kitty Shoes has been entered into the following challenges -
Ladybug Crafts - Monochrome
Paper Take Weekly - Something Girly
Incy Wincy Designs - Embossing
The Shabby Tea Room - BINGO (Punches/Embossing/Ribbon)
Paper Sundaes - Embossing (1 of 3)

Occupation?

When you were little, was there something you wanted to be when you grew up?

Your dream job? 

The only thing I can remember wanting to be as a kid growing up was a writer.

And I wanted to change my name to Daisy Lee. . . but that's an entirely different story for another day!  HA HA

Hmmmmm, I don't think my 'real' job is too far from what I wanted to be as a kid - though I'm not writing the novels and poetry I once thought I'd write. There's always time though, right?  LOL

With today being Tuesday, it's a New Release day at Bugaboo Stamps, and shortly you'll see how I got on this "What did you want to be when you grew up" conversation.

Today's newly released set is these super cute "Occupational Bears".

I never wanted to be a nurse (used to be a bit squeemish about blood and 'stuff'), but this little nurse bear is just perfect for someone who might be under the weather a bit.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Occupational Bear" set - Nurse Bear

Papers - Bazzill Dots, Coredinations & Kraft

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Nesties & EK Success Punch (I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this punch lately!)

Extra STUFF - Grosgrain Ribbon & Bow, Dimensionals, Miscellaneous Sentiment stamp, ColorBox White Ink & BLING BLING BLING!

Be sure to check out the terrific projects the Design Team turned out with today's New Release set at The Bug Blog.

Don't forget too - the 20% off sale continues until March 25 (Friday), maybe, just maybe there is a cute little occupational bear that reminds you of your inner kid! :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This cute little project has been entered into the following challenges -

Crafty Pad - Use a Digi

2 Sisters Challenge - Furry Friends

One Stop Craft - Diamonds Are ....(Use BLING)

Wee Memories - Cute & Cuddly (1 of 3)

Marvelous Monday at Shelly's Images

Happy Monday all!  Today is a Marvelous Monday at Shelly's Images and with the Marvelous Monday, we're sharing the "Carrot" image - JUST in time for garden planting! :)  I'm not sure about you, but we've been planning our our garden veggies for the past month (ready for WINTER to be done with)!

Although I didn't have a chance to create a project with this image, I wanted to share it with you because it is just so darn cute! :)

How FUN is this?!

You can get yours today at Shelly's Images.  Be sure to visit The SI blog too and see the wonderful projects our Design Team created and our Guest Designer too!

Talk about Inspiration!

Hugs & Happy Days! 

Butterfly

I don't know about you, but I always have the hardest time creating sympathy card, and of course I found myself needing one recently.

The wonderful thing about Bugaboo Stamps is that there are amazing digis in the collection that work for ANYTHING!

So, for a sympathy card - these butterflies are just perfect to let someone know you're thinking of them.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Butterfly Borders" set

Papers - Paper Studio and Bazzill

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Punch & iRock

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Smooch & Bling

One of my favorite things about this card, other than the simplicity but beauty of the image is the little scallops.  Just LOVE em!

Don't forget to join us this week at The Catch The Bug Blog - we've got a super fun Kids/Baby Challenge going on this week that you won't want to miss participating in!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Karen's Doodles - Spring

Squigglefly - Spring Theme

Cheerful Stamp Pad - Spring

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - Back to Nature

Mami doodles - Celebrate Spring

Wags N Whiskers - Spring

Ooo Baby Baby!

Welcome to today's addition of The Catch The Bug Challenge.  I say ADDITION (knowing it's edition in most other situations), because today's challenge has to do with Babies or Children.  And because I'm headed off to a Baby Shower this afternoon for a new addition, it was only fitting that I share with you this baby card and gift.  :)

If you haven't guess by now, the new addition is supposed to be a Sweet Baby Girl from all doctors indications.

So Pink and girly it is! 

Image - Bugaboo Images "Boo"

Paper - Coredination & Miscellaneous Card/Printed Stock

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Punch & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Lace, Bling, Dimensionals, Studio G Sentiment & Googley Eyes

I thought I'd share with you the Baby Gift - this blanket is a hand-knit creation by me! :)  When I'm not card makin' or scrapbookin' I'm knittin' - just ask my wonderfully supportive hubby!

I found this yarn some time ago and fell in love with it - I kept HOPING someone we knew would magically inform us that they were expecting and that it was a girl.  Low and Behold, it happened and off knittin' I went.  I love the colors and the pattern - I think this is by far one of my favorite baby blankets to date.

Be sure to pop over to The Bug Blog for all the challenge specifics - one thing - if you don't join us this week, you can't win.  And WHO doesn't love the opportunity to win some wonderful Bugaboo's of their choice.  I know I do!!  Be sure to stop by and check out the awesome kid and baby cards the design team put together too - way too talented these folks are I tell you!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This sweet baby card has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug - Baby/Kid Card
Art Impressions - Get Punchy!
Stamping Vacation - Nesties
Fresh Brew - Spots & Dots
Creative Stamp Friends - Lace

A Beary Big Scene!

TGIF!  Happy Friday all!

Welcome to this week's edition of Bugaboo Free Friday!

Today's image is a little something new for Jodie, but I've completely fallen in love with it!  It's her new "Scene It" Collection. 

How STINKIN' Cute are they?

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Scene It" Collection - Bear Birthday

Papers - K & Co, Kraft & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics

Extra Tools - EK Success Punch & Nesties

Extra Stuff - Doodling, Bling, Googley Eyes, Dimensionals, Blingy Ribbon, Stickles & Smooch

Visit The Bug Blog and see all the wonderful Bear Birthday "Scene It's" the Design Team created and THEN head over to The Bugaboo Store, get your Scene It Freebie.  Don't forget, Jodie has the 20% off sale going on through March 25.  PERFECT reason to stock up on some of your faves!!

Don't forget, you still have time to join us for this week's SCALLOP Challenge too - if you join us and WIN, you can get a few image of your choice for FREE - now don't you think that's a good reason to join in?

Hugs & Happy Days!

This Super Cute Birthday Celebration has been entered into the following challenges -
Craft Us Crazy - Celebration or Cupcakes
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet - Brads, Gems or Pearls
Meljen's Designs - Use Dots
Shelly's Images - Show Us What You Got
Stamping Vacation - Nesties
Simon Says Stamps - Hapy Birthday

Gotta Be LUCK!

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

Got your Green on today?
I thought I'd share with you the last of the Shamrock cards and what a perfect day to do it since it's Oldie But Goodie Day at Bugaboo Stamps!  This cute little fella is from the More Turtles Collection - and how cute he is!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "More Turtles" Set - Good Luck Image

Paper - Reminisce, Kraft & Black CS

Coloring - Copics

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

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the Bugaboo Friday Freebie - too cute for you to miss adding to your collection (and you'll be addicted to the rest of the collection too - I PROMISE!).  Of course, the design team has created some fantastic things too, so you'll want to be sure to visit The Bug Blog for inspiration. :)

And, if you haven't had the chance to visit the store, in honor of reaching our 600 follower (WOW!!), Jodie is giving everyone 20% off their order through March 25. . . . you know what that means??  More digis for your $$ :)  Use coupon code 6762K947

Hugs & Happy Days!

This cute little green card has been entered into the following challenges -

Amber's Crafts & Stuff - Anything Goes

Fab n' Funky - Green/St. Pat's Day

Just For Fun - St. Pat's Day

Sisterhood of Crafters - St. Pat's Day

Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Anything Goes

A little Sass!

Who doesn't love the Bugaboo "Sassy Gals"? 

I have to say, I've used my share of the Sassy Gals for a few projects here and there.

Well, the GREAT news today?

It's New Release Tuesday and we're adding to the Sassy Gals Collection!

Oh to be that Sassy! :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Sassy Gals" Collection

Papers - Basic Grey & Coredinations

Coloring - Copics

Tools - MS Punch, Cuttlebug & D'vine Swirls Embossing folder

Extra STUFF - Bling from my stash, Lace, Prima flower (colored with copics) & bling swirls

If you think she's cute and sassy, just wait till you see the rest of the new collection over at The Bugaboo Store!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This Sassy Gal has been entered into the following challenges -

Cheerful Stamp Pad - Is it Spring Yet?

Aly's Sunday Challenge - Anything Goes

Gingerloft - Use Flowers

OSAAT - Glitter & Gems

Clyde?

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner here's another little ditty I put together for one of the kiddos in the family.

Have you been properly introduced to Clyde?
This fella is Bugaboo's relatively New Bull in a China shop Cutie - Clyde the Dragon

I adjusted this cute little fella to work for a St. Patrick's Day Card for my nephew. Added the little Foam Shamrock and off we go! Of course, it wouldn't be a character card on my blog without those cute little googley eyes! :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Clyde" set
Paper - Coredinations, Kraft & Reminisce pring
Coloring - Copics
Tools - Nesties & Sewing Machine
Extra STUFF - Smooch, Foam Shamrock, Googley Eyes, Coins, Studio G Stamp, Brads, Doodling & Dimensionals

How stinkin' cute is he??

RUN, don't walk over to the Bugaboo Store and get a Clyde or two - or the whole set..... they're all so cute, you just can't have one - he needs a friend!!) C: Remember there's 20% off your purchase through March 25 by using coupon code - 6762K947


Don't forget - our new Catch The Bug "Scallops" Challenge is in full swing & we'd love to have you join us.  throw your hat in to win some fabulous digis of your choice, don't miss out!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Clyde is entered into the following challenges -

ECP Challenge - Green

Wee Memories - Spring is Near, Green is here

Delicious Doodles - Use Green

Fairy Knoll - St. Patrick's Day

A Scallop Here, A Scallop There

That's the challenge today at Bugaboo Stamps Catch The Bug Challenge Blog.

SCALLOPS SCALLOPS and MORE SCALLOPS!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Ava & Deacon" Set

Paper - Coredinations, Kraft & Basic Grey

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Punches & iRock

Extra Stuff - BLING, Ribbon & Dimensionals

So, grab yourself a cute little Bugaboo digi and join us for this week's Catch The Bug Scallops Challenge - heck, with the chance to win Seven, Four or Two Bugaboo Images of your choice, it's CRAZY to not join in!! :)  Or if you can't WAIT to see if you won, take the 20% coupon code 6762K947 over to the store and do some early 'EASTER' shopping!  :D
 Hugs & Happy Days!

This Scallop creation has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug - Scallops

A Day For Daisies - Girly Girl

Digi Days Challenge - Glitz & Glamour

Fairytale Challenge - For kids, or Child image

A Latte Here, A Latte There

A Little Latte is Free this Friday at Bugaboo Stamps!

How super cute is this little latte cup?

If you think this one is adorable, take a look at the entire set that is being released today at The Bugaboo Store.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Coffee Time" set

Paper - Miscellaneous papers from my stash

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Nesties & EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Bling, Smooch & Color Box Ink

Head on over to The Bug Blog and see all the inspiration the design team has created - you'll like em a LATTE!  Tee Hee!  Get your caffeine fix with this new Coffee Time set over at The Bugaboo Store.

Hugs & Happy Days!

This project has been entered into a LATTE challenges -

Little Miss Muffett - Designer Papers

The Rubber Cafe - Favorite Die

Desert Island Crafts - Hand Colored Image, 2 or more patterned papers, No sentiment on front, Distressing, Pearls

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Paper Play Time - Anything Goes with a Digi

Birthday Fishes

My dad in law is celebrating a birthday today!  Happy Birthday Dad!!  He's the fisherman in the family.  I hear all kinds of 'fish' stories from my hubby from when he was a kid.  My favorite is a story about an early morning fishing trip and a breakfast of Cherrios my hubby had.  LOL

In anycase, I always try and send my FIL a Fish themed birthday card and here's this years Birthday Fishes card - a cute, er, manly Bugaboo Stamps Image.

I think he's pretty cute, my hubby I'm sure would remind me it's not cute when referring to boy stuff.  LOL - Silly Boy!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Odds & Ends"

Paper - Denim Paper Studio, Kraft & Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Embossing/Sizzix Plaid Embossing folder

Extra STUFF - Twine, Color Box Ruby Ink, Doodling, Smooch & Stickles & Dimensionals

Wander on over to The Bug Blog and see all the SUPER CUTE OBG projects the team has created for today!  Remember there's 20% off your purchase through March 25 by using coupon code - 6762K947

The Easter Bunnies arrived on Tuesday with the New Release, so, an Even BETTER reason to do some SPRING shopping!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This little fisherman has been entered into the following challenges -

Aly's Sunday Challenge - Anything Goes

Card Cupids - Anything Goes

Catch The Bug - Anything Goes

Crafty Ann's Challenge - Birthday

Digi's With Attitude - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Something Digi

Super Sassy ABC

Can I tell you what a FUN time I had creating this Super Sassy Little Purse?

Oh My Goodness Gravy!!
Is it cute, or what?!

Add a little Bugaboo Stamps digi for a tag and Voila -
Perfect for a gift!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Odds & Ends" Birthday Cake

Papers - Miscellaneous Cardstock & Basic Grey Print

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cricut & Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cart (to cut the bag), Nesties and EK Success Punch

Bag cut at 11.5" on the cricut - finished I THINK it was about 6" tall (w/o handle)

It seems like FOREVER since I've used my cricut's Tags Bags Boxes and More Cart!  I forgot just HOW FUN that cart is!!

Extra STUFF - BLING BLING BLING, Stickles, Embroidery floss, Tulle (handle) and Velcro (for closure)

Pretty stinkin' cute huh?

I gave this to one of my co-workers for her birthday and I think she loved the gift bag almost more than what was IN the bag!  :o)

Thank so much for stoppin by today - be sure to check back in tomorrow for Bugaboo's New Release.  You're gonna LOVE it!

Don't forget - you've still got time to join us for this week's Anything Goes Challenge at The Bug Blog too!

Hugs & Happy Days! 

This cute little packaging has been entered into the following challenge -
Freshly Brewed - Pink & Paper Piecing; The Paper Shelter - Scrap It!; Desert Island Crafts - PICK 3 (Hand Colored Image, No Sentiment on Front & Birthday Theme); Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes (and something OLD if you'd like); Tuesday Throwdown - Incorporate a Tag into your project; Aud Sentiments - Bday cards, gift packaging or gifts

Happy Bugaboo Saturday Challenge

It's the first Saturday of the month and you know what that means? 

It's An ANYTHING GOES challenge at The Bug Blog with Bugaboo Stamps!

Since St. Paddy's Day is this month, I thought I'd share one of my St. Paddy's cards!

 Image - Bugaboo Stamps -Fancy Sunbonnet
Paper - Reminisce and Coredinations
Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Dimensionals & Computer Generated Sentiment

Join us over at The Catch The Bug Blog for this week's Anything Goes Challenge - if you participate you have the chance to win Seven, Four or Two Bugaboo Stamps Image of your choice.  And if you haven't seen some of the new additions to the Bugaboo collection, you won't be disappointed - my recent favorites - Ava & Deacon and Dottie!! 

So, join us for your chance to WIN!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This Cute little Shamrock card has been entered into the following challenges -
Catch The Bug Challenge - Anything Goes; Scrap-Creations - Kids Cards; Penny's Paper Craft - Going for the Green; Paper Variety - Green (1 of 1); Flourishes - St. Paddy's Day/Green Creation