Holiday Chaos Starts!

At The Bug Blog that is.....our holiday Chaos started WEEKS ago at home!!!  :)

Today, to kick off a weeks worth of Holiday Chaos, we've got an All that Sparkles challenge!

Create a project that Sparkles for today and then be sure to check back each day for the next challenge!

There's LOTS to be WON, so don't miss out!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bug Elf 002

Papers - Miscellaneous scraps from my bin

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Button, Ribbon, Stickles, BLING & Burlap

Hugs & Happy Days!

Under Construction - Cabinet Install has begun

So today they started installing the cabinets (we're floored just how quickly this is moving!!).  

We Puffy Heart our new cabinets!!!

Slowly......

Appliances were delivered and are waiting to be installed. :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Under Construction - Flooring

So the flooring was finished yesterday - quite a difference from the light white washed oak flooring we had before.

Here's the start.....

And here's the floor completed......

Glen and I both LOVE IT!!!  Olivia just loves running back and forth across it!

Isn't it pretty??  :)

Maybe we'll have a new kitchen for Christmas!!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Today is DEMO Day -

OUT with the OLD kitchen....

BYE BYE kitchen (as Livy would say)

HERE WE GO!!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Kitchen 2016 Update!

Well, it's official, the cabinets have been ordered and will be here before we know it!

AND, that means, we've finalized the kitchen design.

LOVING this and all the storage space!!

Now to empty the OLD kitchen cabinets, purge and see what NEEDS to stay and what can be donated.

"Donated" is one of Livy's new words, along with "I Wuve Ooo"

Fingers crossed for a tiny bit of crafty time this weekend - have some Halloween things for Livy that I need to get created!

Happy Friday Friends!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Wonderful Remodeling!

So, we're busting out the sledge hammers and remodeling our kitchen this fall!

Okay, so not really, no sledge hammers involved, but our contract is I'm sure elated that we have FINALLY after 4 months, decided on a floor plan, cabinet color, countertop, sink and appliances.

WHEW!

After the arrival of Livy and two years into our 3 person family life, we've decided that we're in desperate need of a kitchen remodel.

While the old cabinets are still  in their old location and the new cabinets have not yet arrived, we've got a BUNCH we're doing to get ready for the construction.

Isn't it amazing just how much STUFF you can collect in a kitchen?

The wonderful folks I work with laugh at me as I make my daily stop in our copy rooms for empty boxes to PACK the STUFF in.  

I know we'll be scheduling several pick ups with our local Purple Heart before the project is finished.

The beautiful thing about this project is that it's initiated another project - more purging and organizing of our finished basement and a more function area that includes a play area for Livy.

That being said, I'll be crafting when time (and space allows), but I'm not MIA, just digging out of the stacks of boxes of donations (and trying to keep a 2 year old from UNPACKING everything I.JUST.PACKED!  

What a game she thinks it is!

Kitchen will include white cabinets, or white-washed wood floor and a fabulous white/beige/gray speckled Corian.  

We found our new table & chairs - a great dark wood contrast against the light cabinets - 

Isn't this fabulous?

I'll be sure to share the progress as things get underway.

Hugs & Happy Days!

Anything Goes @ The Bug Blog!

Anything Goes at The Bug Blog Baby!!  Especially today!

I've been trying to stock up on cards when the time allows (not much extra of that around these parts lately!).

So, here's a super simple bug I think lovely card to brighten someone's day.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Daisy Vase (Retired)

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Stickles & Bling

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and join the Anything Goes fun!  Heck, YOU could be one of our weekly winners, JUST BY PLAYING ALONG!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Humor me Wednesday - ICE CREAM TIME!!!

Happy Humor Me Wednesday from the designers of The Bug Blog & Bugaboo Stamps!

What might we be celebrating today?

Well Ice Cream Cone Day of course!

Who doesn't LOVE a good ice cream cone?!

YUMMO!

Of course, this is for Livy's Memory Box.  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps- Poppi Penguin - Ice Cream

Papers - PTI Cardstock, Doodlebug Design print (can you say YUMMY Ice Cream)

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Ribbon, Dimensionals & BLING

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other fun and bizarre holidays the team is celebrating this week.  Might find a new HOLIDAY that is WORTH celebrating!  

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie @ The Bug!

It's an Oldie But Goodie Thursday at the Bug Blog with Bugaboo Stamps!

This week, I thought I'd share with you Olivia's Second Birthday Invitation (and a few B-day Decor photos too).  She turned two earlier this week - WOW, how the time has flown.  Glen and I can't believe she's two already.

The theme of her party was a Farm Theme.  She has this Little People Barn and Farm animals she got for her first birthday that she just loves!

Images - Bugaboo Stamps - Bobblehead Farm Animals (Pig, Cow, Chicken & Horse)

Papers - All Digital Images I found for free online.

This is her cake - Isn't it adorable?!

We took pictures with our guests in front of her Happy Birthday sign & "Barn Doors".

Complete with Cowgirl & Cowboy Hats and Bandanas.

Tables included Red Table Cloths, Burlap and Sunflower Center pieces, complete with Farm Animals and the Number "2" (cut with my cricut...had to dust that off!  Whew!)

Our Entry way, complete with a Thank You, Sunflowers and Livy's "This Ain't my first Rodeo" sign 

Close up of the Sign we made (cricut got a REAL workout for this birthday!)

Sunflowers & Red/White Check Mason Jars 

So, that's a snapshot of last weekend at our house!  What a celebration we had!

And last, but not least, a lovely picture Livy & Glen took of me! Livy loves the camera and takes some pretty good pictures!

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and check out the other oldies that the designers dusted off this week.  You'll fall in love with them, I'm sure!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie Thursday @ The Bug Blog!

HOW is it already September 1?!  HOW HOW HOW??

That means, in less than 2 weeks, Miss Olivia turns 2!!!

HOW HOW HOW is THAT possible?!

It seems like we just brought her home from the hospital yesterday!  :)

Well, today IS September 1 and it's ALSO an Oldie But Goodie Thursday!  

My Oldie - this adorable little Kidz image - perfect on a card from Olivia to her Grandpa K who is a retired fisherman!  

Image - Buagboo Stamps - Kidz Fishing

Papers - Miscellaneous from my scrappy bin, including PTI cardstock

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Stickles, BLING, Doodling & Dimensionals

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog today and see what other Oldies are being dusted off.

Then, be sure to check back tomorrow for our Friday Freebie!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie Thursday

We're back - the team is back after our summer vacation and of course, we're back with lots of fun for you!

Today's Oldie But Goodie Thursday - I thought I'd share one of the many graduation parties I created this summer.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Ava Grad - Diploma (and additional Congrats paper)
Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my stash
Extra STUFF - Sentiment, Diploma and Star stamps from my stash, Stazon Jet Black Ink & Silver ink

Be sure to visit the Bug Blog and check out all the Oldies the team dusted off for today and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Friday Freebie AND our newest challenge on Saturday!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Anything But a Card Challenge: Tea Time

It's an Anything But a Card challenge at The Bug Blog today.

Days like today REALLY make me think OUTSIDE the box, but I thought today I might use A BOX for my creation.

I'm a fan of tea - I love hot teas, fruity teas, black teas, Iced teas....If it's tea, chances are I love it!!

One of my FAVORITE places is Teavana.  If you enjoy teas and have never experienced Teavana, it is a MUST.  Two of my most recent favorite blends - Youthberry & Wild Orange Blossom, the second, Mango Black & Limeade Twist.  FABULOUS!!!!

So, I thought I'd whip up a little tea tin that I can keep in my purse, for that perfect 'tea time'.  This adorable little tin is adorned with a Bugaboo Stamps Tea Time.

Cute?

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Tea Time - Tea Cup

Papers - PTI Cardstock & Doodlebug Designer Print

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Metal Gift Card Tin from Michaels, Glossy Accents, Orange Cord, Fabric Glue and Dimensionals

Perfect for ANY Tea Time!

Be sure to visit The Bug blog and see what the other designers created with today's THINKING outside the box.

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie at The Bug!

It's another Oldie But Goodie Thursday at The Bug Blog and we're dusting off some of our favorites to share!

I've been wanting to use this image for one of Livy's Special Notes and I was FINALLY able to!  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bear Hugs

Papers - Cardstock fro my stash (flower paper is actually a note card I found at Michaels)

Tools - Nesties & Cuttlebug

Extra STUFF - Prima flower (from AGES ago!), Pearls, Doodling, Dimensaionals, Dew Drop Red Ink & a Miscellaneous sentiment stamp.

You can check out this stamp and all kinds of other Bugaboo Favorites (Old & New) by visiting The Bugaboo Stamps Store!

Thanks so much for visiting today!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie @ The Bug!

It's an Oldie But Goodie Thursday over at The Bug Blog!

Today I thought I'd share one of my favorite oldies that I always go to when I need a sympathy or thinking of you card.

A family friend of ours lost her dad not too long ago - he lived a good long life of 90+ years, however, it's never easy to lose someone.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Light House

Papers - Miscellaneous Papers including Bazzill cardstock from my scrappy bin.  I THINK the print is from a DCWV paper stack I picked up years ago!

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Nesties & Cuttlebug

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Paper Smooches Sentiment, White Marker

Feel free to visit The Bug Blog and check out the other oldies our designers dusted off today!  I'm sure you'll find AT LEAST ONE that will be a must add to your collection!  :)
That happens to me EVERY Thursday!
Hugs & Happy Days!

Celebrating Christmas in July with A Tag!

Join the Christmas in July FUN at The Bug Blog and get started on your Christmas Tags!

That's the challenge for today - Christmas Tags for everyone!

Here's one of Livy's for Christmas - one of my favorite Bugaboo winter images and of course, my favorite printed paper!  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bug Polar Bear

Papers - My Mind's Eye & Coredinations

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, PTI Button & Twine

Be sure to join the Christmas in July fun over at The Bug Blog - ALL WEEK LONG!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Anything Goes with Bugaboo!

We've got lots of grads in our family this year - which means GRAD parties and GRAD Gifts/Cards!

And with those Grad cards, come LOTS of cute Bugaboo Stamps GRAD Digis!

Here's one of the cute Kidz ones - adorable & perfect for one our grads!

And with today being an Anything Goes Challenge day at The Bug Blog, it's a PERFECT FIT!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Kidz - Graduate Girl

Papers - Miscellaneous Cardstock & holographic metallic silver & miscellaneous print

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - White Ink, PTI sentiment, Silver Ink, Miscellaneous Stamps (diploma & stars), doodling & dimensionals.

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and join the Anything Goes fun.  Lots of things to win and LOTS of creative inspiration!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submissions:

• Little Miss Muffet Challenges 2W,1E,SIO Always Anything Goes

Freebie Friday: Beach Monkey Innertube

It's Freebie Friday at The Bug Blog and today we have this super cute monkey freebie!

Makes me want to spend the day at the beach, floating around enjoying the sunshine!

This little Sunshine cutie is a card for our little Sunshine's Special Note box.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Beach Monkey Innertube

Papers - Bo Bunny Miscellaneous scraps from my scrappy bin, Coredinations card stock

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Shaker materials, dimensionals, twine, googley eyes and a button

Be sure to visit the Bug Blog and see what other inspiration our designers have to share with you!

Then, don't forget to pick up this beach monkey from The Bugaboo Stamps Store to add to your collection!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submissions:

• Simply Papercraft - 2W, E3 - No. 32 (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes
• Daring Cardmakers - W, C5 – Elemental Inspiration*
• Kitty Bee Designs - 2W,2E,C10 No.75  (W1 of 2)  -  Summer Fun

New Release: AKV BBQ

Happy New Release Tuesday!!

Today we'd like to share with you our newest addition to the Bugaboo Family - perfect for the man in your life, ESPECIALLY if he loves the grill like my hubby does!  

I kept this one simple - not frilly, and quite frankly didn't have much time to doing anything other than keep it simple since Livy was helping!  

Have you ever tried to color small pieces with markers and a 21 month old in your lap, helping?!

Looks pretty good, huh?  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - AKV BBQING

Paper - Miscellaneous scraps & bits from my stash & Kraft Paper

Extra STUFF - BB-Bling and dimensionals

Be sure to head over to The Bug Blog and check out the other creations from our designers AND then you can head on over to The Bugaboo Stamps Store and pick up this new release and maybe a few other new images from the store.  You'll be pleasantly surprised if you haven't been there lately!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie - but not too old! :)

It's an Oldie But Goodie Thursday over at The Bug Blog!  

Who doesn't love the Oldie Bugaboo Stamps that we occasionally dust off and share?!

Today, my oldie, isn't too old, but old enough and it graces the front of a card that will go in Livy's Special Notes box for her 20 month birthday!  

Believe it or not, she turned 21 months old just this past Sunday!  

Yah, I know, WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?  

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - BUGFLOWERTEDDY Flower Teddy

Papers - Doodlebug Designs & PTI Cardstock

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & EK Success BOrder Punch

Extra STUFF - Stazon Jet Black Ink, Miscellaneous sentiment, BLING, Dimensionals & Stickles

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and see what some of our other designers created with their favorite Bugaboo Oldies.  

Heck, once you see some of them, you'll be off to check out the oldies (and newbies) at The Bugaboo Store!

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Hugs & Happy Days!