Kaymin Kreations

It's an Alter It Challenge at Try It On Tuesday!

2012-01-31T04:00:00.046-05:00

AND, I get to be a GUEST DESIGNER at Try It On Tuesday today!!! =)

How cool is that?!

So, that "Alter It" Challenge?? ADD TEXTURE! The sky's the limit with this one when it comes to textures! =)

My textures? Some Fish Net, Some Glitter, Dimensionals and a Really COOL textured Shell!

Image - Shelly's Images "Happy Hour Pineapple"

Papers - Bazzill & Flair Designs from my stash

Coloring - Prism Colored Pencils and MCPT

Tools - EK Success Punches

Extra STUFF - Miscellaneous Fish Net, Shell from my stash, Glossy Accents, Stickles, Studio G Sentiment, ColorBox Tangerine Ink, Doodling, and Dimensionals

Can you tell I'm ready for a trip to the beach?! =)

Come join the fun this week at Try It On Tuesday, we'd LOVE to have you play along =)

SHOW US YOUR TEXTURE!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Try It On Tuesday - Alter It - Add Texture

Ground Beef, Onions & Dumplings

2012-01-30T22:35:00.000-05:00

As a Kid I remember my mom would make Ground Beef, Onions & Dumplings.

Tonight, we had a hankering for a revised version of my mom's original recipe.

1 pound Ground Beef

1 medium Sweet Onion, sliced & halved

1 - 12 oz. bag of frozen mixed veggies (corn, carrots, green beans & peas)

1 can whole potatoes, sliced

2 TBSP Worschershire Sauce

Garlic, Salt & Pepper to taste and any other seasonings you'd like - we do the spice & sprinkle cooking method)

2 cups Beef Boullion

2 cups of water

2 cups Bisquick

2/3 cup Milk

Paprika

Brown Ground Beef and sliced Onion, add 2 TBSP Worschershire Sauce. Once browned, add remaining ingredients (except for Bisquick & Milk). Cook on Medium heat for about 1/2 hour, slow boiling. Make Dumplings with Bisquick & Milk (according to box instructions for dumplings). Drop dumplings into boiling stew, book for 10 minutes uncovered, then cover and cook for another 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with Paprika, scoop yourself up a plate and Enjoy!

It doesn't look like much, but Mmmmmm Good! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Stella Says Sketch 103

2012-01-29T07:00:00.007-05:00

Wow, can you believe we're nearing the end of the first month of 2012?? Whew, sure did fly by!

Today we've got the newest edition of the Stella Says Sketch Challenge at The Bug Blog and I didn't want to miss out!!

Here's the new sketch -

And here's my take on the sketch - I spun it around for a little different look.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Fancy Umbrella - Umbrella 7" Collection

Papers - Bazzill, Cosmo Cricket Delovely (my FAVE paper) & Yellow & White Dots Reverse

Coloring - Copics - BG13 BG15 RV17 RV19 Y17 Y19 YG23 YG25

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & MS Punch

Extra STUFF - Tulle, BLING, Felt, Prima Blinged Custom Center, Stickles & Dimensionals

Visit The Bug Blog and join us for this round of Stella Says Sketch AND check out what the rest of the design team whipped up! Talk about INSPIRATION - WOW!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

A Bugaboo Color Challenge!

2012-01-28T07:00:00.004-05:00

Happy Saturday!!

Ready for another Bugaboo Stamps, Catch The Bug Challenge -

This week? A COLOR CHALLENGE -

Use these Red Velvet Hues and show us your creations!

Here's my Red Velvet Inspired Card - just in time for Valentine's Day!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Fancy SB Love

Papers - All Basic Grey

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & MS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Miscellaneous i "heart" you sentiment, Color Box Chestnut Roan Ink, Doodling, Custom Ribbon & Dimensionals

So, head on over to The Bug Blog, check out the deets and read/dream/fantasize about the awesome Bugaboo Images you'll be able to use if you play and WIN! Plus, you can see all the fabulous creations the rest of the team created! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug Blog - Red Velvet Color Challenge

A little Scruffy on a Friday...

2012-01-27T07:00:00.008-05:00

But this Scruffy is simply an adorable addition to the Bugaboo Stamps Store!

Happy Freebie Friday from Bugaboo Stamps!!

I wanted to share with you today's Freebie Image -

Isn't she just ADORABLE??? Flower, Bow & all??

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Scruffy Puppy" Find it at "Freebie"

Papers - Miscellaneous Papers from My stash, Kraft, DCWV & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics E31 E33 E35 E37 R81 R83

Tools - EK Success Punch & MS Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Pom poms, Felt, Embroidery floss, Button from Stash, Studio G Sentiment Stamp, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Doodling & Dimensionals

Pop on over to The Bug Blog and see what the rest of the team did with this super cute image and then check out the New this Month link and see the rest of the Scruffy Puppy collection! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Dutch Dare Card Challenge - 2E, C8 - "Buttons Galore"

My Favorite "Smart Cup" & Water Bottle

2012-01-25T05:00:00.027-05:00

So anyone who is close to me knows that AT LEAST once a week, I'm referred to by SOMEONE I know & love as GRACE (usually my hubby), because most days, I have NONE!!

I'm notorious for spilling glasses of things - water, iced tea, you name it, if it's in a glass, likely it's goin' over at some point. After trying to figure out where I got this trait, I realized it's from my daddy! When I worked for him in college, you could always tell if he sat at your desk with a cup of coffee, because there was always a COFFEE RING around the calendar. =) Great Daddy Memories!

So, imagine my ELATION when I found my new FAVORITE "Smart Cup" from Tervis Tumblers - last summer. These cups are double insulated, can be used for hot OR cold beverages (think margaritas..... after work).

The cool thing - they're

MADE IN THE USA

Add a Travel Lid - which is a must when your nickname is Gracie and a straw and you're good to go!

This is the BEST cup I've found and used EVER!

They don't sweat because they're double insulated (which is HUGE with the amount of iced tea I consume).

My hubby even got in on the act!

These were AWESOME - Glen and I BOTH took them with us when we went to the Dominican last summer and THEY ROCKED!!!

The reason I'm telling you about my find is because they now have these AWESOME Water Bottles!!

AND, did I mention they're MADE IN THE USA

This little sucker is on it's way to our house - personalized with The Kaymin Kantina =)

Take a second and check out this company - their products are awesome - I don't have a single complaint about them (just ask everyone in my family that has received one of these 'smart cups' in the last 12 months) and they have a LIFETIME WARRANTY on their products.

Find me a company that does THAT in this day in age!

Originally I found these cups at Bed Bath & Beyond, but their selection wasn't as wide as what the website has to offer.

Okay, that's my product promotion for the day.

Hugs & Happy Days!

A Bugaboo Stamps Paper Take Weekly Challenge

2012-01-24T06:55:00.053-05:00

Today, we're sponsoring the Paper Take Weekly Challenge!!!

The Challenge should you decide to accept it?

Highlight an image with Glitter or Gloss

Glitter - I can NEVER say NO!

And since today is a New Release Day at Bugaboo Stamps, this sweet new Valentine Ava image is just PERFECT for the challenge!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Ava and Deacon Collection - Ava Valentine Heart"

Papers - Bazzill & MME Paper Stack Prints

Coloring - Copics 100 E21 E50 R24 R27 R29 R81 R83 R85 YG63 YG67 YR21 YR23 YR24

Tools - EK Success Punches

Extra STUFF - Stickes, BLING & Dimensionals

Come on over to The Paper Take Weekly Blog and join us for this weeks challenge - you'll be glad you did, especially if you WIN!! =)

Hugs & Happy Days

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Paper Take Weekly Challenge - Highlight an image with Glitter or Gloss

Get Hippity with Ippity - 2W, 1E, SIO, must be a follower - (2nd week) Heart (-s) (ends 29th Jan)

Digital Tuesday's Challenge

2012-01-24T06:55:00.051-05:00

Today, we're sponsoring the Digital Tuesday's New Beginnings Challenge today!!!

With January being the first month of the new year, a "New Beginning" challenge is in order.

A new beginning can be whatever you wish - whatever it means to you.

My New Beginning - a Birthday (a New Year) and NEW paper that I splurged on =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Scarlette Presents"

Papers - Bazzill, Custom Paper &

Coloring - Copics E21 E31 E33 E35 E37 E50 C1 C7 C9 RV63 RV66 Y15 Y25

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, MS Birthday Stamp Sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Stickles, Custom Bling & Dimensionals

Come on over to Digital Tuesday's Blog, check out the amazing projects the design team created and leave em a little love.

Then, come play along - we'd love to have you. =)

Hugs & Happy Days

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Digital Tuesday - New Beginnings

A little Dragon Hello

2012-01-23T07:00:00.003-05:00

I think I've fallen in love with this adorable little Dragon from Whimsie Doodles January New Releases.

All bundled in his scarf! The part I love too?

I GET TO USE GOOGLEY EYES!!! =)

Just a cute little note that is headed to my nephew to say hi!

Image - Whimsie Doodles "Dragon"

Paper - Coredinations & Bazzill

Coloring - CopicsB000 B00 B02 B04 B05 V12 V15 YG11 YG13 YG17 YG23 YG25

Tools - Cuttlebug & Dragon Skin Embossing folder (it's not called that, but it should be)

Extra STUFF - GOOGLEY EYES, Buttons from my button box, Studio G Hello Stamp, Color box Ink, Bakers Twine & Dimensionals

Visit the Whimsie Doodles store and the Whimsie Doodles blog too - you'd be amazed at the inspiration you can find there (AND we've still got our "NEW" January Challenge going, so don't miss out on your chance to win!)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This has been entered into the following challenges -
Crafty Bloggers Network - SIO - Distressing
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (2nd week) Anything Goes
Stamps R Us - 2W, 2E - (2nd week) Card for Kids (ends 29th Jan)

CONGRATS TO OUR BIRTHDAY WINNERS!

2012-01-21T10:06:00.023-05:00

Well, we had an awesome Birthday Celebration at Bugaboo Stamps this week!!

But like all birthday celebrations - the fun must come to an end =(

The great thing about the end of this fun though is there are LOTS of prizes to be awarded!!! =)

I want to congratulate my Blog Hop Winner who is Loretta Macri.

Loretta - if you can email me here, I'll send you off your Penguin Birthday Cake Image =)

We have the rest of the Birthday Hop Winners on The Bug Blog - you can see if you're a winner - HERE.

Thank you to EVERYONE! who joined us in celebrating this week - what a wonderful success we had!

We couldn't have done it without YOU and our amazing Designers!!

Our second birthday is something we won't soon forget!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Our final Birthday Celebration Challenge

2012-01-20T07:00:00.043-05:00

Can you believe we've made it through a WHOLE ENTIRE WEEK of Bugaboo Birthday Celebrations??

Well, since today is our last Celebration challenge, Jodie is givin' you another gift - a Friday Freebie that is way too adorable to pass up!!

The challenge? Use the SUPER CUTE Freebie and THREE (3) printed papers

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - odds and ends - guinea pig

Papers - WRM, Kraft and Bazzill

Coloring - Copics BG72 BG75 E30 E31 E33 E35 RV00 RV11 RV13 RV14 RV17 RV19 W1

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

You still have time to join us for all the Bugaboo Birthday Celebration and Challenges - get your projects posted to The Bug Blog by tomorrow (Saturday, January 21) at 6 AM EST for your chance to win some FABULOUS Bugaboo Prizes!!
Hugs & Happy Days!

This card was entered into the following challenges -
Catch The Bug Blog - FF + 3 PP challenge
Alphabet Challenge – 2W, 1E, JFF – Week 2, Y … You Can Choose
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days - 2W, 1E, SIO, must use a digi – Ribbons / Bows
Stampin With The Dragon - 2W, SIO – Week 1, Anything Goes
Pixie Dust Studio - SIO - "We're going Dotty"

Happy Birthday Thursday - Day 6

2012-01-19T07:00:00.043-05:00

An OUTTA THIS WORLD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!!

That's what it feels like this week with all these fun challenges and SUPER follower projects!!

Today, it's an OBG day, so we thought we'd make it an OBG SKETCH challenge day!

Use the sketch below and create something amazing.

I whipped up this little Out of this World Birthday card using an Oldie from my collection

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - A Kids View Astronaut - Astronaut Rocket

Papers - Bazzill, Bo Bunny Blast off & Kraft

Coloring - Copics - B000 B00 B21 B24 C0 E50 R37 R39 Y15 Y17 YR04

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties, Sizzix Scallop Die & Paper Studio Embossing Folder

Extra STUFF - Computer Generated Sentiment, Dimensionals, Ribbon & Doodling

So, grab an oldie and come get sketchy with us!

Visit The Bug Blog to enter your project into the challenge - and if you haven't been playing along all week, be sure to join us - there's lots of fun to be had and LOTS of PRIZES to be WON!! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug - Birthday Sketch Challenge

Happy Birthday Wednesday - Day 5

2012-01-18T07:00:00.007-05:00

Have you been playing along with the Bugaboo Stamps Birthday Celebration??

Well, today's challenge at The Bug Blog is a Bugaboo Favorites Challenge - Use Primary Colors & BLING on your project!

Here's my take on this fun challenge -

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - BBrat Girl Balloon Sitter

Papers - WRM, Bazzill & Kraft

Coloring - Copics B00 B02 B04 B05 E50 R27 R37 R39 Y15 Y17 Y26 YG25 YR12 YR16 YR18

Extra STUFF - Velvet Ribbon, Recollection Flowers - Custom, Doodling, Studio G Sentiment, Dimensionals & Frosted Bling Brad

So, show us your take on our Bugaboo Faves!!

Pop on over to The Bug Blog and post your project!

Remember, the more you play along, the better chance you have to WIN!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug Primary Colors + Bling
Divas by Design - 2E - #18 new beginnings or thanks (2nd wk)
Whimsical Wednesdays - anything goes
By the Cute & Girly - M, 1E/craft type, P1 - New Beginnings
Cupcake Craftroom - 3E, P1 - Anything Goes

Shelly's Images 2nd Birthday!

2012-01-17T10:25:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Today is a very special day at Shelly's Images.

We are celebrating our 2nd Birthday!!!

To celebrate we are giving away some special blog candy.

How do you enter?

Easy!

1. Place our 2nd Birthday Badge in the sidebar of your blog. It isn't required that you make a blog post, but that would be awesome too.

2. Be sure that you are a follower of our blog.

3. Go to our store and sign up for our newsletter. The form is on the left side of the page in the sidebar area. And it is super fast. Just fill in your name and your email address. (While you are there you should enter for our January Free Image Giveaway. Enter once each month for a chance to win a digi from our store.)

4. Leave us a little comment on this post HERE. We love hearing from you and we read every comment.

On January 31st we will post the random winner of our blog candy.

We will also post one random entry to receive 6 images of their choice from the store.

(Up to $18 in value)

And for every 25 entries we will choose one more random entry to receive one image of their choice.

(Up to $3 in value)

Lots of chances to win!

Happy Birthday Shelly's Images! Here's to another fun year of inspiration and friends.

Hugs & Happy Days!

Bugaboo Birthday - Day 4!

2012-01-17T07:00:00.045-05:00

A New Release Gift and ADD A BOW!

Yep, that's the challenge today on Day 4 of the Bugaboo Stamps Birthday Celebration!

Jodie has been gracious enough to give us a New Release gift - so your challenge is to use that New Release image and a BOW on your creation! =)

Do you know how excited we are that Gus is getting some testerone support in the Bugaboo House?? This cute fella has a Bride to go with him too.

However, because we're celebrating Bugaboo's Birthday this week, I used this Groom for a birthday card for a friend of mine who is in search of the perfect man.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Groom - New Release"

Papers - DCWV Stack, Bazzill, Kraft & Custom paper

Coloring - Copics BG07 BG09 E21 E33 E35 E37 E50 RV00 RV02 W5 W7 W9 YG41 YG45 100

Tools - EK Success Punches

Extra Stuff - Ribbon from my stash, Miscellaneous Bling from JoAnn, Dimensionals and Computer Generated sentiment

The inside of the card says "Like a Man that can remember YOUR BIRTHDAY!"

You can get your Bride & Groom New Release today by visiting The Bug Blog AND after your get your new release images, PLAY ALONG with us today - use your new release and add a bow.
Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -
Anything Goes Challenge - 2W- 1E - Anything Goes at Anything Goes Week2
Crafty Sentiments 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday - include a digital element - #143 Romantic Card
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - 2W, 1E, SIO - #52 Bows Week1
Paperminutes - #200 Party time- Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations - 2W - (2nd week) Anything Goes (ends 21st Jan)

Would you like an Olive....

2012-01-16T12:00:00.008-05:00

With your Martini??

Every time I see a pet with one of these cones on, I can't help but chuckle, and now, Melyssa has given me something more to chuckle about with this new Martini Dog image from Whimsie Doodles!

Add a few Olives and You've got yourself a Martini!

Image - Whimsie Doodles - Martini Dog

Papers - MME & Bazzill

Coloring - E70 E71 E74 E79 W1 YG63 YG67

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & Hole Punch

Extra STUFF - Felt, Doodling, Dimensionals, Glue Dots & Stickles

Get your Furry Martini at the Whimsie Doodles store and MAKE someone LAUGH like an IDIOT or at least crack a smile!!
Hugs & Happy Days!

Bugaboo Birthday - Day 3!

2012-01-16T07:00:00.029-05:00

If you're lookin' for the Bugaboo Blog Hop CLICK HERE

For Challenge Entry click here

For Week long Bash click here

Happy Day 3 of the Bugaboo 2nd Birthday Celebration!!

So, because Bugaboo is turning 2 this month, today's challenge is most fitting - "USE 2 of SOMETHING".

Doesn't matter what you use, but be sure you use at least TWO of Something.

My 2? Two printed papers as you'll see below!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bobblehead Kid Cupcake

Papers - Kraft, Bazzill & DCWV Stack

Coloring - Copics E21 E42 E44 E47 E50 R24 R27 R81 R83 R85 V12 V15 Y15 Y17 YG11 YG13

Extra STUFF - Doily, Miscellaneous Birthday sentiment, Diamond Stickles

Head on over to The Bug Blog and Enter your 2 of Something project.

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug - 2 of Something Birthday Celebration

AWESOME BRUNCH Recipe

2012-01-15T09:07:00.009-05:00

If you're lookin' for the Bugaboo Blog Hop CLICK HERE

If you're looking for MY Blog Hop Post, Click here

For Challenge Entry click here

For Week long Bash click here

So, I tried so new recipes for my Annual December Cookie Exchange Brunch and I wanted to share one that we all really enjoyed - RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE STRATA

The great part - it's a make it the day before, so the day of, all you have to do it bake it and put some homemade raspberry sauce over it the day of. This is a definitely DO OVER in our house!

Photo from Taste of Home.com

Raspberry Cream Cheese Strata

There were a few adjustments I made to the recipe, which I have highlighted

1 Loaf French Bread - cut into 1" cubes

2 8-ounce blocks of low fat cream cheese

3 cups raspberries

15 eggs

1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 1/2 cups milk

Raspberry Syrup (A MUST MAKE)

1 1/4 cups sugar

2 tablespoons + 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstartch

1 1/4 cups water

1 1/4 cups raspberries

1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons butter

Place half of the bread cubes in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cream cheese and raspberries. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, syrup, milk and remaining bread cubes; spoon over raspberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes Covered. Uncover; bake 20-30 minutes longer or until set (depending on the amount you're making additional bake time maybe necessary).

For the syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until syrup reaches desired consistency. Add berries; mash slightly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Pour over strata. Serve immediately. Makes about 10 servings.

I use the Taste of Home website on a regular basis for wonderful recipes - we get several of their magazines - so, you could say we're kind of addicted to the yummy recipes they have!

I hope your family enjoys this as much as our family and friends did!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Stella Says Sketch 102 - Birthday Edition!

2012-01-15T07:00:00.009-05:00

If you're lookin' for the Bugaboo Blog Hop CLICK HERE

If you're looking for MY Blog Hop Post, Click here

For Challenge Entry click here

For Week long Bash click here

With Bugaboo Celebrating its 2nd birthday this week, a birthday theme was only fitting for this weeks

Stella Says Sketch challenge!!

Today's sketch -

And my Birthday take on the sketch -

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Make It Snappy - Dottie Happy Birthday"

Papers - Bazzill & DCWV The Sweet Stack

Coloring - E50 E42 E44 E47 RV11 RV13 RV17

Tools - EK Success Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Custom Made Felt Flower, Felt, Custom Candi Bling, Bling Brad, Cinnamon Stickles & Dimensionals

Isn't she cute?? I think I'll send this one off to my honorary grandma for her birthday in February. =) For my birthday a year or two ago, she got me this GINORMOUS Pretty & YUMMY cupcake for my birthday - complete with a cherry AND candle on top - so this one just screams to be sent for her birthday!

Okay, enough about that - how do you PLAY ALONG with this weeks Stella Says Sketch Challenge?

Well, you go to The Bugaboo Stamps, Catch The Bug Challenge blog HERE and get in on the action!

You've got 2 weeks to play along AND when you play along, you put yourself in the running for some FABULOUS Bugaboo Digis of your choice.

Check out all the details at The Bug Blog!

Come Join the Stella Sketchin' Fun! We have!!

AND

if you missed it yesterday, we're Celebratin' Bugaboo's 2nd Birthday - yesterday we kicked it off with a Blog Hop - you can still join in the hoppin' fun HERE.

Don't miss the celebratin' fun - only thing you have to supply is the aspirin if you celebrate too much! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This Bday card has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug/Bugaboo Stamps Stella Says Sketch #102

Bugaboo Birthday Blog Hoppin' Fun!

2012-01-14T07:00:00.072-05:00

For Blog Hop Click here

For Challenge Entry click here

For Week long Bash click here

HAPPY 2^nd BIRTHDAY TO BUGABOO!

You should have arrived here from the Wonderfully Talented Totally Stampalicious blog of Becky

If not, make sure you start at the Bug Blog here.

So, to celebrate Bugaboo’s 2^nd Birthday, not only are we doing this fun blog hop, but we’ve got a great Birthday Themed challenge for you today!

And for that - here's a little birthday card -

Joy Fold - Unfolded a bit

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Birthday Penguin - Cake

Papers - K & Company Birthday Stack from my stash & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics BG13 BG15BV04 BV08 C7 C9 100 E74 E77 E79 R37 R39 RV13 RV14 Y 15 Y17YG23 YG25 YR16 YR18

Tools -Cuttlebug, Nesties & EK Success Punch

Technique - Joy Fold Card (LOVE THESE - Don't know WHY I don't make them more often!)

Extra STUFF - BLING, Doodling, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamps, Dimensionals &Diamond Stickles

Play along with us this week and you have the chance to win a digi prize pack- 7 free images for 1^st(using a Bugaboo Image), 4 free images 2^nd and 2 for 3^rd

NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH!

To celebrate we will also be having daily challenges starting on Monday! Here's a list of the challenges =)

Monday: Mini-Challenge: In 2’s – Include TWO of something on your project

Tuesday: Mini-Challenge: New Release & A Bow – Use the New Release and add a Bow

Wednesday: Mini-Challenge: Bugaboo Favorites!! BLING & Primary Colors

Thursday: Mini-Challenge: Sketch Challenge –Use the attached Sketch

Friday: Mini-Challenge: Friday Freebie + 3 Printed Papers –Use the Friday Freebie and 3 Printed Papers

Wanna know what’s up for grabs for the hop and for the challenges?

The Grand Prize Winner who completes the blog hop, plays along with the regular challenge (Saturday’s Challenge) and ALL the mini challenges will get 1 free set per month for all of 2012.

Second Place Prize - One randomly selected entrant that has participated in all of the mini challenges will get to be a Bugaboo Guest Design for February, March & April PLUS receive the New Release Set for the week.

Be sure to check out the THE BUG BLOG for all the deets, because there’s LOTS MORE WINNIN’ to that's gonna take place this week!!!

SO DON'T FORGET TO COMMENT ON EACH POST ALONG YOUR BLOG HOP WAY - because each design team member is pickin’ ONE winner from the people who leave comments to WIN the image they used on their Birthday project!

So, get HOPPIN’! Your Next stop on the hop is a very inspiring and talented lady

Julie

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug - Saturday Birthday Challenge

One Stop Challenge

2012-01-14T06:55:00.026-05:00

Bugaboo Stamps is sponsoring today's One Stop Craft Challenge and what a fun challenge it is!!

The challenge? On the Spot & Use Ribbon

Hmmmm, On the Spot was what got me hung up on this one - but then the more I thought about it - spots = dots and I was off & runnin' with my spotted creation! =)

Here's what I whipped up for a friend whose Mother in Law just started chemo to treat Ovarian Cancer this week - Pink is one of her favorite colors!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Flower Vase - Ladybug Vase

Papers - Doodle Bug Design, Kraft & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics C0 RV02 RV04 RV06 RV09 YG17 YG23 YG25 YR12 YR14 YR15

Tools - WRM Sew Ribbon Tool & Stencil - Weave - LOVE THIS NEW little gadget!! EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - WRM Sew Ribbon Ribbon (orange), Dimensionals, ColorBox Ink & Studio G Sentiment

Be sure to visit the One Stop Craft Challenge Blog and join the fun - it's a great way to play and by playing along, it's one more chance you have to WIN Bugaboo Freebies of your choice! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This project has been entered into the following challenges -

One Stop Challenge - On The Spot & Use Ribbon

ColourQ - #119 Color Challenge*

Cupcake Craft - Something New

Hooked on Crafts - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Try Something New (ends 21st Jan)

Lexi's Creations - 2W - (1st week) Anything Goes (ends 21st Jan)

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

January Challenge at Whimsie Doodles

2012-01-13T07:29:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday the 13th!!

Today I wanted to share with you a little ditty I put together for our January Challenge at Whimsie Doodles.

The theme is "NEW" - the interpertation is UP TO YOU!! =)

I went simple (because my mojo is palying hide & seek) AND because I needed a few note cards and a Happy New Year just happened to be one I needed. =)

Image - Whimsie Doodles "New Year Dragon"

Papers - Bazzill, Custom colored paper and DCWV Guy paper stack

Coloring - Copics BG70 BG72 BG75 BG78 E57 E59 Y13 Y15 Y17

Tools - MS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Bling, Doodling, Googley Eyes, Yellow, Diamond & Cinnamon Stickles & Dimensionals

Head on over to the Whimsie Doodles blog and join the fun (and if you need some 'new' inspiration, the Design Team has some FABULOUS inspiration to share with you.

Click here and join the Challenge Fun!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This has been entered into the following challenges -

Whimsie Doodles - January "New" Challenge

Anything Goes Challenge - 2W- 1E - Anything Goes at Anything Goes Week 1

Shopping Our Stash - C12 #34 All That Glitters, Sparkles Or Shines

Top Tip Tuesday - *NOW 2WK* 3E - #67 Anything Goes Week 2

Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (1st week) New Beginnings (ends 22nd Jan)

An After Christmas Thank You

2012-01-12T07:00:00.003-05:00

So, with Christmas and all the Chaos that revolves around it, I didn't get much of a chance to play with the FABULOUS Bugaboo 12 Days of Christmas collection Jodie created .

Well, now that I'm whippin' up some thank yous for Christmas, I decided to get these Oldie But Goodies out!

And, the think I really love about a lot of these 12 days images, is that they can be used for other things than just CHRISTMAS (because I'm sure we've all made more than enough Christmas cards lately, haven't we?)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - 12 Days of Christmas set

Paper - Kraft, Bazzill & Miscellaneous print outta an old Christmas Stack

Coloring - Copics - B000 B00 R24 R27 Y00 YG06 YG07 YR16 YR18

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Doodling & Dimensionals

It's an awesome set if you missed it at Christmas AND you can pick up all the images for the 12 days of Christmas for one great price at The Bugaboo Store.

Hugs & Happy Days!

No Paper Creation....

2012-01-10T12:27:00.002-05:00

My Mojo is on an unscheduled mini-vacay right now -

But I thought I'd share with you a new Mashed Potato recipe we've been using since October that is just FABULOUS!!! Kind of like a Loaded Baked Potato, but mashed if that makes sense. =)
It does in my slight scrambled mind today!
We made these for Thanksgiving and everyone was disappointed we didn't make them again for Christmas Dinner (especially my mom). So, when I stayed at the farm with her this past Thursday, you won't even believe how excited she was when I delivered her her very own dish of these potatoes!

You would have thought I'd just given her a million skeins of sock yarn (my mom knits some amazing socks - so this is a big thing - kind of like if someone gave you a million pieces of your very most favorite paper - yep, THAT excited!)

Photo by Taste of Home

They're called Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, or in our house

"The ONLY Mashed Potatoes for Holidays & every other Meal!"
We've made a few adjustments to the recipe (like we usually do)

3 lbs of potatoes (about 9 medium) peeled & cubed

1 pkg (8 oz) cream sheese, softened

1/2 c. sour cream & chives sour cream
1/2 c. butter, cubed

1/4 c. skim milk

1 1/2 tea onion powder

1 tea garlic powder

1/2 tea pepper

1/4 tea salt

1 lb. Crisp Bacon, crumbled (it called for 6 strips, but in our house, it's always BETTER with MORE Bacon!)

2 c. (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

3-6 green onions, chopped

Boil potatoes until tender enough to mash and make mashed potatoes. Drain & then mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream & butter, stir in milk & other seasonings.

Crisp bacon in skillet and drain on paper towels. Shred cheese, clean & chop green onions.

Place potato mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, green onion and top with crumbled bacon.

Cover & refrigerate until ready to use. Remove from fridge about 30 minutes before baking. Bake uncovered at 350* for 40-50 minutes. Cheese will get gooey and the toppings a little crunchy

Makes 10 servings (according to the recipe). According to our family -- it doesn't make ENOUGH! =)

ENJOY!!

Winged Cutie!

2012-01-09T07:00:00.027-05:00

You saw a Sneaky Snippet of this winged cutie last week, well, here's the BIG picture! =)

Isn't she just ADORABLE? =)

Image - Whimsie Doodles - Shy Cupid

Papers - WRM Scraps, Smooth Coredinations Base & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics BG45 BG49 BG52 E21 E50 R00 R24 R27 R81 R83 YR21 YR23 YR24 YR31

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Diamond Stickles, Dimensionals, White Doily, Miscellaneous Custom Bling, Miscellaneous Sentiment & Stazon Jet Black Ink

Be sure to check back tomorrow and see what the January Challenge will be!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Send A Smile 4 Kids

2012-01-07T07:00:00.005-05:00

HAPPY SATURDAY! The first Saturday of 20-12!

Today is an Anything Goes Challenge at The Catch The Bug/Bugaboo Stamps Challenge Blog

AND we're also sponsoring a wonderful challenge blog called Send A Smile 4 Kids.

This group creates and sends KID cards to sick children that are in the hospital.

TODAY we're having a VALENTINE'S DAY CARD DRIVE!

You can check out all the details about Send A Smile 4 Kids HERE

Here's one of the Valentine's Day cards I whipped up for one of these special kiddos.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - "Bunny Love 2"

Paper - Bo Bunny, Basic Grey & Kraft

Coloring - C0 C1 C3 R24 R00 R27 R29 R81 R83 R85

Extra STUFF - Sparkly Bling, Miscellaneous Sentiment, Color Box Ink, Doodling, GOOGLEY Eyes, Stickles and Dimensionals

Come join us - Play along with the Anything Goes Challenge AND Send A Valentine's Day Smile 4 Kids - It's so easy to Send a Smile!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Pin It

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug - Anything Goes

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Valentine's Day Card Drive

Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (1st week) Any Sentiment (but you must use your scraps)

Delightful Challenges - 1E, SIO - Heart

Inky Impressions - 2W, SIO - #39 anything goes

Crafty Sentiments 1E, SIO - Love & Romance

Sketches By Carly

2012-01-06T07:00:00.084-05:00

Bugaboo is sponsoring a fabulous little challenge by Carly today - it's the Sketches by Carly #47 Sketch Challenge.

If you haven't been by Carly's blog, it's a must visit.

Carly is a very talented 13 year-old that draws sketches and with the help of her mom, she created her "Sketches by Carly blog where she posts a new sketch every Friday.

So, today we're joining in the fun!

Here's Carly's sketch -

And here's my take on the sketch - needed a little Football Themed Thank You Card for a friend

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Bugaboo Brat Sport - Cheerleader Girl & Bugaboo Brat Sport - Football Boy"

Papers - Football textured paper & Bazzill Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Stickles & Custom Bling

Pop on over and check out the great Sketch Carly created, bring you scissors and come PLAY ALONG with us!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This has been entered to the following challenges -

Sketches by Carly #47
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days - 2W, 1E, SIO, must use a digi – Thank You
Fabulous Friday – Cardstock only, no patterned paper
Fashionista Friday – Week 2, Use up Stash
Simply Create Too - 2W – Week 1, More than 2 Layers

January Whimsie Doodles New Releases

2012-01-05T12:00:00.033-05:00

HAPPY New Release Day from Whimsie Doodles!!!

As the Design Team, I think this is our favorite day of the month!! =)

So, this Man's best friend is called "I Tried Dog"

I think we've all thought that one or twice before!

Image - Whimsie Doodles - I Tried Dog

Papers - WRM, Kraft & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics BG45 BG49 E30 E31 E33 100 R24 R27 V06 Y26 Y28 YG06 YG07

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - BLING - Stickles, Googley Eyes, Doodling & Dimensionals

You can pick up this super cute, troublesome cutie at The Whimsie Doodles Store under What's New and add him to your collection!

Visit the Whimsie Doodles blog and see what the rest of the girls on the team have created.

They're adorably funny - you'll love 'em!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldies are Back!

2012-01-05T07:00:00.003-05:00

It's an Oldie But Goodie Thursday over at The Bug Blog/Bugaboo's Challenge Blog.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps JJ Pregnancy - Hopsital (and sentiment from JJ Pregnancy - Grow People)

Papers - Kraft, Bazzill, Coredination & DCWV Linens n' Things Stack

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals & Doodling

Visit The Bug Blog and check out the great projects the rest of the team whipped up - your mojo will be inspired to dust off some of the OLDIES in your collection! I'm sure of it!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Whimsie Doodles January Snippet

2012-01-04T12:00:00.024-05:00

I always love this time of the month - it's the January Sneeky Peeky Snippet Day at Whimsie Doodles!!

There are some awesome new digis that will be released tomorrow, but for today, we'll just give you a little Sneeky Peeky at some new release snippets.

A little winged sparkly snippet here -

And another little snippet - could it be something yummy??

Be sure to check back in tomorrow at 12 noon and see the New Release digis for January from Whimsie Doodles - you won't want to miss 'em!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Come & Get It New Years Challenge

2012-01-01T07:15:00.015-05:00

Happy New Year!! Today, we've also got a few challenges we're hosting and BOY have I been BUSY! =)

This one is our Come and Get It Challenge. And what might it be??

A New Years Challenge!!

And who better to kick off the New Year?

Well, Stella of course!

I used the SKETCH from the new Bugaboo Stella Says Sketch challenge and New Year?

Well, that's simple - Ms. Stella over celebrated on New Years Eve and of course, she wants to know WHAT she did!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Stella Calendar Month - January, Stella Tidbits - I Believe, Stella Mornings - Morning Person

Paper - Bazzill & Paper Studio Papers

Coloring - Copics E50 G23 E25 R14 R17 100

Tools - MS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Computer Generated Sentiment, Custom Colored Bling, and Dimensionals

The inside says - "Happy New Year Anyway!"

So, why not join the Come & Get It team with the New Year Challenge. A Great way to kick things off in the New Year!

Hugs & Happy Holidays

This card has been entered into the following challenges -
Come & Get It team with the New Year Challenge

G is for Green

2012-01-01T07:05:00.027-05:00

Two of my goals for the New Year are Try a NEW Recipe every week and

WORK AHEAD as much as I can!

Well, this G is for Green or Recycle Challenge from ABC Challenge is helping me do JUST that!

Can you believe I'm already working on an Earth Day card for April?! =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - AKV Earth Day - Boy Recycle

Papers - DCWV Guy Paper Stack, Kraft & Bazzill Cardstock

Coloring - Copics - B93 B95 B97 E30 E31 E33 E35 E37 G23 G25 R02

Tools - Die Cut Machine, Make The Cut Program, Cuttlebug and Nesties

Extra STUFF - Burlap, Recycled Wool Yarn, Dimensionals and Computer Generated Sentiment

Come join us for today's ABC Challenge G is for Green Challenge and play along - Bugaboo is sponsoring, so guess what - it gives you the chance to WIN some great Bugaboo Stamps.

How great would that be to kick off 20-12?!

Come play along!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

ABC Challenge G is for Green Challenge

Stella Says Sketch!!

2012-01-01T07:00:00.088-05:00

HAPPY 20-12!!!!

Here's wishing everyone a HEALTHY & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

And what a way we have to kick off 20-12 at Catch The Bug!
TODAY we're kickin' off a new challenge called -
Stella Says "SKETCH"

You can join in this challenge every other Sunday, beginning TODAY!!!

So, have a little hair of the dog with a few aspirin (yep, crazy New Years Eve here at our house too) and come join the FUN!!

We'd like to THANK Shelly's Images too for sponsoring today's Stella Says Sketch Challenge!!

What fun we've had with both the Bugaboo Design Team and the Shelly's Images Design Team playing together!!

Here's Stella's Sketch for this week -

AND, because Shelly's Images is sponsoring today's Stella Says Sketch Challenge, I've created a card based on Stella's Sketch using a nice warm image from the Shelly's Images Store.

Image - Shelly's Images - Mug Set

Paper - Making Memories, Bazzill & Kraft

Coloring - Copics E35 E37 E39YR02 YR04 W1 W3

Tools - EK Success Punch & CM Square Punch

Extra STUFF - Custom Colored Bling, Doodling & Dimensionals

Visit The Bug Blog to link up your project to Stella Sketch Challenge for your chance to WIN some Bugaboo digis AND some Shelly's Images digis of your choice.

Man, what a way to kick off the New Year!! =)
Hugs & Happy Days!

These cards have been entered into the following challenges -
Catch The Bug - Stella Says Sketch Challenge 101

A Warm Wish...

2011-12-31T07:00:00.006-05:00

Can you believe it's the last day of the year?? Where has the year gone?

Today I'd like to wish everyone a very Happy & Healthy New Year!!

And share a quick little Joy Fold Card I whipped up with an adorable Whimsie Doodles December Release.

A little unfolded

Image - Whimsie Doodles - Snowman Cocoa

Papers - Crate Paper & Kraft

Coloring - BG13 BG15 BG18 C0 C1 E30 E31 E33 R13 R14 YR14 YR15

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Custom Candi, Googley Eyes, Dimensionals & Stickles

This card is made with all kinds of scraps I had in my OVERFLOWING scrap box! I kind of love creating these Joy Fold Cards because they're an awesome way to use up all those EXTRA little scraps of paper. =)

Hugs & a Happy New Year!

Happy 20-12 from Shelly's Images

2011-12-29T06:21:00.001-05:00

We've got a fantastic new image - PERFECT for the new year AND for an anniversary at Shelly's Images Blog.

To add to that, we've got a fun challenge to go with these new fabulous images -

Black, Silver +1 other color and BLING!

You know how I love BLING!!!

Image - Shelly's Images

Papers - Coredinations & Miscellaneous Swirly Metallic paper

Coloring - Copics - E21 E50 R37 R39 Y21

Extra STUFF - Glossy Accents, Burgandy Stickles, Studio G Sentiment Stamp, Stazon Jet Black Ink, BLING & Dimensionals

Come on over and join us at Shelly's Images and play along for your chance to win!!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This happy 20-12 card has been entered into the following challenges -

Shelly's Images - Black Silver +1 & BLING

C.R.A.F.T. - 5E - New Year

Charisma Cardz - 3E, C10 - Anything Goes (ends 4th Jan 2012)

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything Goes (ends 4th Jan 2012)

Cute Card Thursday - C5 - "Happy New Year"

A New "Kids View" Release at Bugaboo

2011-12-27T07:00:00.002-05:00

How was your Holiday? Did Santa visit your house?

Well, if you didn't get EVERYTHING that was on your list (Bugaboo Stamps digis), you can visit the store and do some After Christmas shopping for yourself, and at 50% off!!!

AND, even better yet, it's a new release day today!!! =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "A Kids View - Ninja"

Paper - Miscellaneous Print, Bazzill & Coredinations

Coloring - Copics - R37 R39 R59, E50

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Bling, Stickles, Dimenstionals & Computer Generated Sentiment

I made this card for a friend of mine that needs some Kick @$$ Ninja powers lately - so only fitting.

The Inside says "Some Days it’s Worth Breakin’ out Your Stealth-like Ninja Moves!! HI-YUH!"

Pop on over to The Bug Blog and check out the rest of the ninja clan and then head over to The store and get your ninja collection!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Snow Stuck On YOU from Whimsie Doodles

2011-12-26T12:00:00.023-05:00

When I see this cute little image it makes me think of the "Triple Double Dog Dare" from A Christmas Story. Remember that part of the movie?? If not, it's a great time to watch A Christmas Story - one of my FAVORITES (other than the Griswald Family Christmas =)

So, with that introduction, I wanted to introduce you to another of the Whimsie Doodles December New Releases - It's called Snow Stuck and from the little project below, I think you'll be able to see why!

Image - Whimsie Doodles "Snow Stuck"

Papers - Doodlebug Design, Kraft & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics - C0 BG13 BG49 RV23 RV25 RV29 YG23 YG25

Tools - EK Success Punch, Cuttlebug & Sizzix Embossing Folder

Extra STUFF - Candi, Miscellaneous BUTTONS, Diamond Stickles, Turquoise Stickles & Dimensionals

Be sure to check out the December New Releases in the Whimsie Doodles Store - you'll just LOVE 'em!!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

Did you Ever???

2011-12-26T07:00:00.002-05:00

Think you could be SICK of chocolate???

Well, I think I'm JUST about there!! =) Believe it or not!

This year I've been selling homemade chocolates and have made about 30 pounds of chocolate for clients, businesses, church groups and more. My mom's store too has been an awesome source of clients as well as some of the folks I work with!! WOW! Who would have thought it would take off this year like it did!

This year my new creation was the White Peppermint Chocolate Covered Pretzels - can you say FABULOUS?!?!

Definitely my hottest seller!

I thought I'd share with you one of the last orders I had to finish up (before I started making chocolate for family and friends. My brother in law was VERY happy to see "A Bunch of Everything" in his large metal tin).

These were for one of my Co-workers for her kids teachers gifts - cute huh??

The tags were created using MS Publisher, The Bells & Bow Digi image from Bugaboo Stamps, Cuttlebug, Nesties and Stickles. The bows were created using a terrific metallic gold/silver mesh ribbon I picked up at M's (must pick up more of this after Christmas!!!)

Last weekend my hubby and I whipped up Chocolate Covered Cherries & Turtle and watched hours of Christmas movies!

Maybe next year I'll get a head start and sell them at my Etsy store too!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

A Red, Blue & Pink Challenge

2011-12-24T07:00:00.027-05:00

With Bugaboo Stamps and Catch The Bug Challenge Blog!

And to add a bit to the challenge? In addition to these three challenge, we want you to use either Flower Soft, Fun Flock, Sparkle Fluff, or Glitter (stickles count).

So, here's my take on the challenge -

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Fancy Umbrellas - Umbrella 4"

Paper - Coredinations, Kraft & Miscellaneous Print from a Xmas Paper Stack

Coloring - Copics B24 B32 YG 06 YG07 R37 R39 R81 R83 R85

Tools - MS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Stickles, BLING, Dimensionals and Ribbon

Head on over to The Bug Blog and play along with us!

And, I'd also like to take a quick second to wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This Fancy Umbrella has been entered into the following challenges

Catch The Bug Blog - Red, Blue & Pink + Flower Soft, Fun Flock, Sparkle Fluff, or glitter

Oldie But Goodie

2011-12-22T07:00:00.009-05:00

At Bugaboo today!

Happy Thursday and thanks for stoppin' by!!

We celebrated my favorite cuz' birthday last week and it was only fitting that Gus grace the front of his card! =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Gus Birthday" Collection "Recount"

Paper - Kraft, Bazzill & Basic Grey

Coloring - Copics C0 C1 R27 R29 B21 B24 E50 E21 Y17 Y19

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Dew Drops, Doodling, Dimensionals, Stazon Jet Black Ink & Miscellaneous "Party like a Rock Star" stamp

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other Oldies the team dusted off. There's 'new' ones I find every Thursday that I add to my WISH LIST.

Speaking of Wish Lists, don't forget, Jodie has her 50% off Christmas Sale going on at The Bugaboo Store, so get your favorites!! AND if you need some last minute Christmas images - there's the great new 12 Days of Christmas Bundle that is PERFECT for this time of year and quite frankly, some that will work THROUGHOUT the year!!!!!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

A Roly Poly Chef for you!

2011-12-20T07:00:00.002-05:00

Happy New Release Tuesday from Bugaboo!! =)

Today we've got an ADORABLE Roly Poly Chef Collection that is just perfect when it comes to FOOD!! =)

Image- Bugaboo Stamps "Roly Poly Chef - Chicken"

Paper - Kraft, Coredinations & Daisy Bucket

Coloring - Copics 100 Co C1 C3 C9 e30 E31 E33 E50 R27 R29 YR16 YR18 Y15 Y17

Tools - Cuttlebug & Provo Craft Embossing Folder

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Kraft Ribbon, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Studio G Sentiment & Dimensionals

Visit The Bug Blog and see all the wonderful projects the rest of the team whipped up. Even if you're not inspired to cook, or don't like to cook, you can't help but want to put this cute little Chef on SOMETHING paper!!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

Flakey Friends from Whimsie Doodles

2011-12-19T12:00:00.036-05:00

Well, as we get closer to Christmas, my crafty time seems to get shorter and shorter, but between candy and cookie making this weekend, I did get to spend a WEE BIT of time in my studio.

And I whipped up this little cutie that I just LOVE!

The image is the "Flaky Snowman" from Whimsie Doodles December New Release Collection.

Image - Whimsie Doodles - Flakey Snowman

Papers - Bazzill & Doodlebug Designs

Coloring - Copics BG15 BG18 BG49 C0 R29 R46 YR14 YR15 V01 V04

Tools - Computer for sentiment & image, EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Bakers Twine, Custom Bling, Buttons from my "Button Box", Dimensionals & Stickles

The sentiment says "Some of my Best Friends are Flakes!"

This is being sent do a friend that is very dear to me!!

Visit the Whimsie Doodles Store and pick up your very own Flaky Snowman - you never know when you'll need a "Flaky Friend" to share the love! =)

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Christmas (ends 25th Dec)

Creative Stamp Friends - 2W - (2nd week) Christmas (ends 25th Dec)

Critter Sketch - "Let It Snow"

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Anything Goes

Stampalot Challenge - M, C6, 1E/craft type - (December) BINGO* (ends 27th Dec)

A Whimsie Doodle Sleigh Ride!

2011-12-16T11:00:00.001-05:00

I just love this Santa's Ride digi from Whimsie Doodles - it's part of the December New Releases and, like I said, I just LOVE IT!!! I mean, who doesn't LOVE these little reindeer??

I thought I'd make the card 'serious' but the sentiments FUNNY! The inside of this one says "It's all FUN & REINDEER GAMES till Santa Crashes the Sleigh!"

Image - Whimsie Doodles - Santa's Ride

Papers - Coredinations, Bazzill, Kraft & Recollection Paper Stack

Coloring - Copics 100 B000 E50 E31 E33 E35 E37 G94 G99 R35 R37 R39 R59 YR23

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - BLING, Stickles, Doodling, Ribbon from my stash & Dimensionals

Grab this little cutie at the Whimsie Store and check out the rest of the New Releases for this month! There are some pretty CUTE snowmen and a really cute little Christmas Furbaby!!

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Christmas Crafting - M, 3E, P1 (must be Christmas) - Santa Claus is coming to Town

Bling It On - M, 3E, C10, P1 - Christmas

Tando Creative Challenges - M, C5 , P1 - Winter Festivals

4 Crafty Chicks - Christmas Card

AiFactory - 1E, SIO - Christmas (ends 28th Dec)

Crafty Purple Frog - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) "It`s Cold Outside" (ends 21st Dec)

Shelly's Images - SIO - Anything Goes

It's Oldie But Goodie Day

2011-12-15T07:00:00.031-05:00

WOW, can you believe 10 Days till Christmas???

Are you ready yet???

Well, if you need a little break today from the holidays, here's a little OBG card to make you smile.

I just LOVE the Flower Vases from Bugaboo and thought I'd see how they worked for a sympathy card we needed. Wow, talk about versitile!!

I'm so pleased with how this worked out.
It might even be a nice simple design for thank you or thinking of you cards too!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Flower Vases - Daisy Vase"

Paper - Kraft & DCWV Prints

Coloring - Copics E31 E33 Y21 BG10 BG11 G20 W1

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Dew Drops Ink, Fiskars "With Sympathy" Stamp for sentiment & Dimensionals

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and see what Oldies the rest of the team dusted off.

Don't forget, this Oldie and all the others you see can all be purchased at The Bugaboo Stamps Store.

On and before I forget - HAVE YOU FINISHED YOUR 12 days of Christmas Challenges at The Bug Blog???? You've got till tomorrow to get your entries in and be one of our winners!! =)

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This has been entered into the following challenges -

Delightful Challenges - 1E, SIO - Anything Goes (last challenge of 2011)

Samuel Taylor's Challenge - M, C3 - (December) Anything Goes

Cooking It Up With Katie - 1E - # 86 anything goes (til January)

Bugaboo NEW RELEASE!

2011-12-13T07:00:00.006-05:00

If you've been following the Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug 12 Days of Christmas Celebration, you've seen some SUPER CUTE 12 days of Christmas Images.

My favorite?? The 7 Swans a Swimming. . . .or maybe the 3 French Hens, no, wait, maybe the 10 Lords a Leapin', maybe.....well, I'm not sure I can really pick a favorite because they're all too freakin' cute!!

Guess what?? On this 13th Day of Christmas, Bugaboo Stamps is giving you the chance to get this ADORABLE 12 Days of Christmas set!! ALL 12 Images AND titles in both Jpegs and Png files!

Dash on over to The Bugaboo Stamps Store and add this fabulous set to you collection!! Don't forget, Jodie's got her 50% off Christmas Sale goin' on right now too - all the better reason to pick up this set! =)

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

Santa was Here!

2011-12-12T07:30:00.002-05:00

The Design Team at Shelly's Images had a Secret Santa Sock swap and what fun and exciting Santa Packages we received.

I'm excited to say, my Santa Sock Swapper was my Design Sista' Stephanie!

THANK YOU Stephanie for a really awesome package and some FABULOUS socks!!! I've already worn the red fuzzy ones (they were in the wash at the time of this photo).

Thank you Santa Stephanie!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

On The Twelfth Day of Christmas

2011-12-12T07:00:00.043-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

11 Pipers Piping, 10 Lords a Leaping,

9 Ladies Dancing, 8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming,

6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 12th Day of Christmas Challenge -
Use a Christmas Song for Inspiration -
Be sure to tell us what song it is! =)

And if I wasn't spending the 12 day of Christmas recovering from our FABULOUS Cookie Exchange, I would have made a super cute card made with the JOY digi from the Bugaboo Christmas Word Collection.

Don't forget, you've got until midnight on December 16 to join us and be eligible for the 12 days of Christmas Prizes!!! We can't wait to see what you create!! =)

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

PS - Don't forget, Jodie has a 50% off Christmas sale going on right now - so, STOCK UP (plus, tomorrow there's an AWESOME SET that you're not gonna wanna miss!)

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas....

2011-12-11T07:00:00.020-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

10 Lords a Leaping, 9 Ladies Dancing,

8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 11th Day of Christmas Challenge - Get out that Plaid and let's use it!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "AKV Nativity - SHEEP"

Paper - Doodlebug Design, Coredinations & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics C9 100 C0 C1 R24

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Bakers Twine, Doodling, Custom BLING, Plastic Glitter Snowflake Ornament

I've wanted to use this sentiment FOREVER =) Guess I can check it off my crafty bucket list now! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug 12 Days of Christmas Day 11

Whimsie Doodles December Challenge!

2011-12-10T12:00:00.037-05:00

Happy Whimsie Doodles December Challenge!!!! =)

I don't know about you, but even with as crazy busy as the holiday season gets, I always have time to 'reward' myself a bit with a little crafting - since the time between Christmas and New Years will be spend CLEANING and ORGANIZING my studio!

This month we've got a Sketch Challenge with you - I just LOVE sketch challenges!!

So, here's the terrific Sketch we're using for this month's Challenge -

And here's the little card I whipped up using the newly released Snowmies - I just LOVE these guys!!!

Image - Whimsie Doodles "Snowmies"

Paper - Doodlebug Designs, Kraft & Bazzill - I'm LOVIN' the Non-Tradiational Christmas colors!!!

Coloring - Copics C0 BG10 BG11 BG13 R24 R27 R29 V04 V06 YG23 YG25 100

Tools - Cuttlebug, Sizzix Snowflake Die & CM Corner Rounder

Extra STUFF - Candi (custom colored), Stickles, Lime Twist Twine, Ruffly Ribbon from Hobby Lobby, and Dimensionals

Come join the Whimsie Doodles team for the December Sketch Challenge - we'd love to have you AND if you want, you have the chance to become a Whimsie Doodles Guest Designer (HOW FUN WOULD THAT BE??) Check out the Whimsie Doodles Blog for all the deets on how to enter and be considered to be a Guest Designer!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This trio has been entered into the following challenges -

Whimsie Doodles - December Sketch Challenge

Crafty Calendar - M, 1E - December Cold and Frosty

Totally Gorjuss - #110 Let it Snow

On the Tenth Day of Christmas....

2011-12-10T07:05:00.016-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

9 Ladies Dancing,

8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 10th Day of Christmas Challenge at The Bug Blog is - Lords A Leaping - Let's make a Masculine Project

Here's mine - and I have to say, even though it has a scantaly clad woman on the front, this is DEFINITELY a Man Card - I can't say I'd want a card with a Scantaly Clad Woman on the front - KWIM?

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "JJ Christmas - Wrapped Up"

Paper - Recollections Christmas Stack, Bazzill, Coredinations & Kraft

Coloring - Copics E21 E50 E23 E25 E27 E29 G94 G99 R59 R89 W1

Extra STUFF - Custom Colored Bling, Stickles, Doodling & Dimensionals

Day 10 - just a few more days left - but you have until December 16 to complete all the challenge and be a winner!!! =) Come on over to The Bug Blog and join the fun - You DESERVE a crafty break!!!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This 1/2 wrapped Christmas Gift has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug - 12 days of Christmas Challenge Day 10 - Masculine

Santa Baby....

2011-12-10T07:00:00.043-05:00

Don't worry, I won't start singing the Santa Baby song that is lodged in my head as I type this post - I'd hate to have all the dogs in the neighborhood howling!!! =)

Today over at The Bug Blog - not only are we celebrating 12 Days of Christmas with a challenge a day (stay turned for that challenge project) & lots of great prizes, but we're also giving you another Challenge and chance to WIN today since it's Saturday!!

"SANTA BABY"

What does that mean?

Maybe it's a Santa card, or a little Sassy card for your honey - whatever "Santa Baby" inspires, whip it up and show us your project!!

Of course, this one is a little sassy for my hubby =)

Just Gotta love the Christmas JJ's! =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "JJ Christmas - Cheers"

Paper - Bella Design, Coredinations & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics E50 E21 E23 E25 E27 E29 YG63 YG67 BG07 BG09 R35 R37 R39 R000 YR23 YR24

Tools - EK Success Punch, CM Square Punch & EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Ribbon from my stash, Dimensionals, Stickles and Bling

Skid on over to The Bug Blog and see where the rest of the Design Team had their minds (most are rated G instead of this NC17 or R) with this challenge and then JOIN US!!!

You can't WIN if you don't play along! Plus, wouldn't you rather have paper cuts from crafty projects instead of wrapping paper???
My idea of wrapping? GIFT BAGS!!!

'Nuff Said!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This tipsy chic has been entered into the following challenges -
Catch The Bug - Santa Baby Challenge

Bugaboo & Poodles Doodles!!

2011-12-09T07:15:00.001-05:00

What fun we had today getting to PLAY along with the Poodles Parlour design team!
Wonderfully FUN images and a terrific challenge.

You can NEVER have too many cards that say THANKS and if this one doesn't warm your heart, I don't know what will!!

So today I whipped up this super cute "Thanks" card in pink & orange using the Poodles Doodles "Immie" image

Image - Poodles Doodles I Immie

Challenge - "THANKS"

Papers - Miscellaneous prints from my stash, Kraft & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics YR02 YR04 YR07 BG13 BG15 W1 RV11 RV13 RV14 E25 E27 E29

Tools - EK Success Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Bakers Twine, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp, Custom Bling, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Yo Yo & Button from my Button Box

Come on and join the Poodles Doodles challenge - you know you can never have too many cards to say THANKS! =)
Hugs & Happy Days!

This cutie has been entered into the following challenges -
Poodles Doodles - Thanks

On the Ninth Day of Christmas....

2011-12-09T07:00:00.053-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming,

6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 9th Day of Christmas Challenge - Ladies Dancing - so let's make something that is Feminine & Girly!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Fancy SB Collection - Fancy SB Christmas"

Paper - Bazzill, Kraft & Miscellaneous Print

Coloring - Copics G94 G99 R81 R83 R85 R29 R46 Y38 W3

Extra STUFF - Ribbon from my stash, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Studio G Sentiment, Dimensionals & Stickles

Visit The Bug Blog and see the ribbon and bling the rest of the design team used for this Feminine 12 Days of Christmas Challenge.

Hugs & Happy Days!

On the Eighth Day of Christmas....

2011-12-08T07:00:00.046-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 8th Day of Christmas Challenge at The Bug Blog is - Maids a Milking?
How about some Milk & Cookies!

I did a lot of image combining & merging & cropping for this one and what fun I had!!!
GOSH I LOVE DIGIS!!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Bobblehead Christmas - Gingerbread" AND "Digi Papers - Frosty" for the background AND "Make It Snappy - Wide Blank"

Paper - 12 Days of Christmas Paper Stack, Bazzill & Kraft

Coloring - Copics E31 E33 E35 G06 G07 R00 R24 R27 R29

Tools - EK Success Punch, Die Cut Machine (Square Boxes & Snowflakes) & Cuttlebug

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Candi, Dimensionals and BLING

So, we're already to Day Eight - have you had a chance to play along with us yet??
If not, I think after all the hard work you've put in already this December, getting ready for the holidays, you DESERVE a time out!!! =)
Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This creation has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug - 12 Days of Christmas Day 8 Milk & Cookies

Scrap- Friendzy - Scrap Your Stash Challenge #2 - Paper

Magical Mondays - 2W, mystical/fantasy image - (2nd week) Sketch* (ends 11th Dec)

On the Seventh Day of Christmas....

2011-12-07T07:00:00.037-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 7th Day of Christmas Challenge - Use this Photo as your inspiration! Pick out any one little thing and CREATE!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Old World Santa 1"

Paper - Miscellaneous Paper, Bazzill & Coredinations

Coloring - Copics G94 G99 R27 R39 R000 E50

Tools - Liquid Applique, Heat Gun & EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Custom Colored Ribbon from my stash, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Studio G Sentiment, Doodling, Stickles & Dimensionals

So, how does today's Photo Inspire you?? Visit The Bug Blog and see how it inspired the rest of the Design Team!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This cute Santa has been entered into the following challenges -

Create Me Pink Challenges - 2W - #5 Christmas Colours (Red, green, silver and/or gold)

Creative Card Crew - 2W - Tis The Season

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

Sassy Cheryl's -3E- SIO #93 Santa

Try It On Tuesday It's All About The Big Guy

Tuesday Throwdown - #77 Celebrate The Season

12 Days of Christmas at Shelly's Images

2011-12-07T05:00:00.009-05:00

Visit Shelly's Images today and celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with us!

Today is COOKIE SWAP Day!

Bring your cookie Recipes and swap with the rest of us!! =)

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

Pure Michigan

2011-12-06T09:49:00.001-05:00

I live in Michigan. And this time of year in Michigan we're starting to get snow which I always dread because I have an hour commute one way on a sunny day. Now that the snow is arriving, all bets are off on HOW long it will take me to get home.
My daddy taught me how to drive in the snow, but most days it's the other drivers on the road that scare me.

Therefore, when I received this video from a family friend, I had to share it because it just about says it all!!

Hope you get a little chuckle outta this - welcome to my sparkly, snowy winter world!

Hugs & Happy Days!

On the Sixth Day of Christmas....

2011-12-06T07:00:00.023-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 6th Day of Christmas Challenge - Make it Funny you Silly Goose! Make a Humorous Card!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "JJ Xmas Cheer - Tis The Season"

Paper - Bazzill, Coredinations & Miscellaneous paper from my stash

Coloring - Copics 100 G94 G99 R000 R37 R38 Y17 Y19 E50 E31 E33 E35

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Doodling, Dimensionals and some BIG BLING! =)

The inside of the card says "If YOU were related to my family!" I think this might be going to my favorite cuz for Christmas! =)

So, what kind of humor do you have for us today? Head on over to The Bug Blog and show us what you got by playing along!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This Tipsy Chic has been entered into the following challenges -

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes PLUS Glitter

2 Sisters - #68 Punches and/or Dies

Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Make a Holiday Card

Happy Whimsie Doodles December Release Day!!!

2011-12-05T12:00:00.014-05:00

YEAH for new releases - this is my FAVORITE time of the month!!

New Release Day at Whimsie Doodles!!

So yesterday I teased you with a little snippet.

Well, today I'm SNOW excited to show you some of Whimsie Doodles December New Releases!!!

How Stinkin' Cute is this Snowman??

Image - Whimsie Doodles "Snowman"

Papers - Kraft, Bazzill & MME

Coloring - Copics YG23 YG25 YR15 YR16 RV17 RV19 V06 V09 BG10 BG11 BG13 C0 C01

Tools - Sizzix Scallop Die, Cuttlebug, MS Eyelet Lace Punch

Extra STUFF - Felt 'Flower/Snowflake', BLING, Dimensionals, Doodling, Studio G Sentiment & Stazon Jet Black Ink

Here's a little pic of this months new releases -

Be sure to visit the Whimsie Doodles Blog and see the wonderful creations the rest of the design team has whipped up. Visit the Whimsie Doodles store to get your new cutie Snowmies and Santas!! AND be sure to check back throughout the month and see what New Whimsie Doodles Projects we've got here! =)

(We've got a challenge coming on Saturday!!! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This adorable snowman has been entered into the following challenges -

Creative Inspirations Paint - 1E - Felt

I Did It Creations - Flowers

Kenny K Krafty Girlz - 1E, SIO - Add Some Texture

Gingerloft - 2W - (2nd week) Winter OR Christmas (ends 7th Jan (!!!))

Guess How Many!?

2011-12-05T11:32:00.000-05:00

Today is Day 5 of the 12 days of Christmas at Shelly's Images and today we're giving you a chance to GUESS HOW MANY!!

Be the correct guesser and you're the winner!!!

Hop your way on over to Day 5 of Shelly's Images 12 days of Christmas and GUESS by leaving your guess in the comment section!!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

On the Fifth Day of Christmas...

2011-12-05T07:00:00.022-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 5th Day of Christmas Challenge - USE GOLD on your Christmas project!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Bells"

Paper - Recollections and Bazzill

Coloring - Copics YR24 Y26 R89

Tools - MS Scallop Punch

Extra STUFF - Burgandy Stickles, Computer Generated Sentiment, Smooch, Dimensionals & BLING

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and see what Golden beauties the team created!
We hope you'll join us and play along! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This glittery gold card has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug - 12 Days of Christmas - Day #5 GOLD

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes PLUS Glitter

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Anything Goes (+Blog Hop) (both ends 11th Dec)

House of Gilli - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Red and Gold

Make My Monday - C6 - Seasonal. Add Some Glitter

Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Lots of Sparkle (ends 11th Dec)

Whimsie Doodles December Snippets

2011-12-04T12:00:00.002-05:00

This month's Whimsie Doodles New Releases are SNOW much FUN!!! You'll just LOVE what we have to offer this month.

Today, I'm going to tease you a bit with some snippets - =)

MONDAY if you visit you can get a view of all the SNOWY GOODIES in their GLORY!!

But for now - here's a little Snippet for ya!

Image - Whimsie Doodles

Hugs & Happy Days!

On The Fourth Day of Christmas....

2011-12-04T07:00:00.020-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 4th Day of Christmas Challenge - Use a Bird on your Christmas project

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Winter Birds Collection "Winter Birds - Scarf"

Paper - Bazzill, Coredinations, Kraft & Doodlebug Designs

Coloring - Copics R37 R39 G14 G17 B91 B93 B95 YR 04 YR07 E23 E25 W1

Tools - EK Success Punch, Cuttlebug, Nesties, Cuttlebug Embossing Folders (Dots & Snowflakes)

Extra STUFF - Stazon Jet Black Ink, Studio G Sentiment, BLING, Dimensionals, Diamond Stickles, White Gel Pen & Doodling

Check out The Bug Blog today and see what fun "Bird" themed projects the rest of the team created for this 4th day of Christmas - - - only 20 more Shopping Days till Christmas!!!
YIKES! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This Cold Bird card has been entered into the following challenges -

The Bug Blog - 4th Day of Christmas "BIRD" challenge

On the Third Day of Christmas...

2011-12-03T07:00:00.030-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 3rd Day of Christmas Challenge is all about the Animals, a Hen is an Animal - so whip up a project that includes an ANIMAL!

Here's the cute little Polar Bear from the Bugaboo Stamps collection!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Polar Bear"

Papers - Cosmo Cricket & Kraft

Coloring - Copics R00 C0 Y15 Y17 BG72 BG75

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Color Box White Ink, Studio G Sentiment & Snowflake Stamps, Googley Eyes, Dimensionals & Bling

Visit The Bug Blog and see what kind of zoo the rest of the team put together with all their animals and then JOIN US!!! You can't win if you don't PLAY ALONG!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This snuggly polar bear has been entered into the following challenges -

The Bug Blog - 3rd Day of Christmas Challenge - ANIMAL

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - 2W, 1E, SIO, must use a digi – Week 2, Winter Wonderland

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - must be Christmas – no more challenges this year

Clearly Inspired - 2W, 1E, SIO – Week 1, Christmas

Delicious Doodles – 2W, 1E, SIO – Week 2, Hairy Legs

Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E – Week 2, Christmas

Poodles Parlour - 2W, 1E, SIO – Week 2, Christmas

Raise The Bar – Christmas – runs thoroughout December

On The Second Day of Christmas....

2011-12-02T07:00:00.029-05:00

My True Love Gave to me....

& a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 2nd Day of Christmas Challenge is all about LOVE!!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Little Penguin Winter -Decorate Tree"

Paper - Kraft, Bazzill & Recollections print

Coloring - Copics G94 G99 R59 R89 C9 C7 C5 YR15 YR16 BG10 BG70 BG72 BG75

Tools - Cuttlebug & Dotty Embossing Folder

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Dimensionals, Miscellaneous Sentiment, Gold Smooch

Thanks for stoppin' by - be sure to stop on over and join us for our 12 days of Christmas Challenges!!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

These two penguins have been entered into the following challenges -

The Bug Blog 2nd Day of Christmas - LOVE

Bah Humbug - must be Christmas – Cute Critters

On the First Day of Christmas....

2011-12-01T07:00:00.045-05:00

My True Love Gave to Me.....

A Partridge in A Pear Tree!

Welcome to The First Day of the Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug 12 Days of Christmas Challenge!!

Today's challenge??

Create a Christmas project that includes a Tree, in paper, the image, anything just have a tree on there somewhere

Images - Bugaboo Stamps - Furniture/Backgrounds Tree Bench & Snowman Skates

Paper - Bazzill, Kraft & Crate Paper

Coloring - Copics C0 C9 100 E77 BG15 BG18 R46 R59 YGG23 YG25 YG67 RV17 Y17 R08 V09

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties, MS Scallop Punch

Extra STUFF - Stazon Jet Black, Studio G Sentiment, Stickles Diamond, BLING & Dimensionals

Visit The Bug Blog and see the rest of the Partridges in a Pear Tree the Design Team got! =)

You can visit The Bug Blog too and get all the deets on playin' along. But, how about this for winnings??Daily Challenge Prize: 1 Winner wins (5) images of your choice!

Grand Prize: 1 Winner - The Full 12 Days of Christmas Image Set AND a January Guest Designer Spot on the Bugaboo Stamps Design Team!

Submit all your projects by December 16th to be eligible for above mentioned prizes

Winners will be Announced on December 18th

We can't wait for you to play along!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug/Bugaboo Stamps - 12 Days of Christmas Challenge (day 1)

Craft Your Passion - Tis the Season... (Anything Holiday or Winter related)

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (2nd week) Christmas

Hooked on Crafts - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Winter Wonderland (ends 11th Dec)

Kaboodle Doodles - "Bundle Up for Winter"

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

A Snowlady at Shelly's Images

2011-12-01T05:30:00.002-05:00

Shelly's Images is kicking off their 12 Days of Christmas today AND to get us started we've got this FABULOUS Snowlady image - perfect for those last minute Holiday Cards your might need.

I need LOTS of them - but hey, it's only December 1st, I'm WAY ahead of schedule!! LOL!

Image - Shelly's Images - Snowlady & Let It Snow Sentiment

Papers - Archivers Exclusive print pack from my OLD Stash & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics - R59 R89 C0 B93 B95 B97 G94 G99 G E31 E33 E35 E37 YR04 YR07

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals and Stickles Diamond

Check out what the rest of the SI design team has created with this cutie - she comes with a TON of stuff, perfect for what you think you MIGHT need!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This cute snowlady has been entered into the following challenges -

Cooking It Up With Katie - 1E - # 86 anything goes (til January)

Divas by Design - 2E - #16 anything goes

Fab 'n' Funky - 1E, C10 - #101 Anything goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #42 anything goes