Happy Sunday!

I thought today I'd share yet another little halloween ditty I put together.  I'm hoping for a bit more crafty time at some point today, but for some reason I'm thinking it's not too likely that I'll get that time.  We shall see.

Image - Bugaboo 'Halloween Mini-Blocks'

Paper - Kraft, Black Cardstock and Paper Studio Purple dot paper from stash
Coloring - Copics
Punches - MS Drippy Goo Punch
Extra STUFF - Doodling, Nesties Deckled Large Rectangle, Tangerine and Black Color Box Ink and Ribbon from my stash

Challenges this has been entered into -
Simon Says - Halloween
Gingersnap Creations - Punches
Bee Crafty - Halloween

By the way - if you havn't been over to Bugaboo for our Harry Potter Blog Hop, Get to hoppin'.  You start here and have lots of chances to win!!  You won't want to miss the new HP bundle (or the Magical Tidbits deal either!!)

Stay tuned for some more super neat-o Har Repotter creations!!

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

Something's Here.....

It has FINALLY ARRIVED!!! 

WELCOME to Bugaboo's Har Repotter Blog Hop & Challenge!

If you arrived here from Jenny Erichson's blog, you're on the right track - Welcome!!.  If you arrived here by luck - GO buy a lottery ticket and be sure to HOP HOP HOP over to Jodie Mackrell's Blog and start yourself at the very beginning. We want to make sure you have LOTS of chances to WIN.

Speaking of chances to win -

You have four chances to win digis today!

Nope, NOT a type-O, You read that right--FOUR!

You'll need this guy before you hop too far -

1. Comment on each blog - one random commenter will win one (1) image of their choice!

2. HUNT DOWN HAGRID: Take note of how many Hagrid pictures are in the hop- e-mail BugabooChallenges@gmail.com with your answer by 10/16/2010 at 7:00 AM EST. One winner will be drawn from all the correct answers to win one (1) image of their choice! Write in your subject line: HUNT DOWN HAGRID pictures.


3. Take note of the Harry Potter related questions, write down the answers to all the questions, and e-mail your answers to BugabooChallenges@gmail.com by 10/16/2010 at 7:00 AM EST. One winner will be drawn from all the correct answer to win seven (7) images of their choice. **You will also get to participate as a guest designer for an upcoming challenge!! Write in your subject line: Harry Potter related questions.


**You need to send separate e-mails for #2 and #3, if you combine them, you will not be eligible for the drawing


4. Make a Harry Potter-inspired project and post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 10/16/2010 at 7:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7), four (4), or two (2) digital images of their choice. Please note -- in order to win 7 free digis, your project must use a Bugaboo Stamps image!
 
So, how's about a little Har Repotter Inspired project. . . .

Image - Bugaboo "Har Repotter Set - The Wise One"

Paper - MME (this paper has been in my stash for YEARS) from my stash, Bazzill Brown CS, Lined paper torn from a notebook & cute to size

Coloring - Copics

Punches - EK Success punch

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Bling/i-Rock, Circle Nesties, Stickles & Brown Ribbon

You can never go wrong with the challenges at Bugaboo - Inspiration and the chance to win some fantastic digi-images OF YOUR CHOICE!

Now who doesn't love a little challenge like that?!

Be sure when you head over to the Bugaboo store to see the entire set (and get while the gettin's good) you also check out the Magical Tidbits set too.  They're a prefect fit for not only projects with this wonderful new Har Repotter set - Creepy Tree, Spooky House, Cauldrons, Owls and Potions, but the FABULOUS news is if you buy the entire Har Repotter set, you'll get the Magical Tidbits set for free!!!  WHO DOESN'T LOVE FREE???  $15 bucks will get you all the characters and neat-o accessories.  Sounds like a great deal to me.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges too -
Karbar - Go Digi
OLLCB - No Flowers
Pollycraft - Anything Goes

Can't wait to see what you all create.

So off you go to your next stop -

Your next stop in this fantastic blog hop is Deanne Kay, our Bugaboo Biggest Fan for October of 2010.

Just in case you got lost in the forrest along the way, here's a blog roll below.  Any of these wonderful Design Team folks will be happy to show you the way!

Jodie Mackrell

Paul Ford 

Joy Stagg

Jackie Rakoski 

Tammy Miller 

Rae Anne Springer 

Audrey Ernst 

Cammy Wall 

Melissa Sackman 

Jackie Randolph 

Sandye Curry

Lori Padberg 

Scrappy 

Michele L 

Jenny Erichson

Min Kwiatkowski - That's Me :)

Deanne Kay - Biggest Fan October 2010

 Thanks so much for Hoppin' by today - don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win!! :)

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

A Kids View...

Is the most wonderful way to look at life!

Ah, to be a kid again in the Fall! Raking up Piles of leaves and jumping into them without a care in the world. Apple Cider and Fresh Donuts. Apple picking. The Pumpkin Patch. That squishy feel of pumpkin guts between your fingers when you're carving pumpkins.

Image - Bugaboo "AKV Fall"

Papers - Kraft and "Fall" like Cardstocks from my stash

Technique - Cuttlebug Embossing - Swiss Dots, Distressed, Pumpkin, D'vine Swirls

Coloring - Copics
Punches - Both EK Success - Scallops and Leaves

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Ribbon, Packaged Leaves, Embroidery Floss, Wooden Button, Computer Generated Sentient using CK Diva Font

A few Challenges -
Mojo Monday - Sketch #159

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge Layers (at least 5)
Sentimental Sundays - Autumn or Fall + Sentiment
Pile It On Challenge - 4 Embossing Patterns or More

See you back here tomorrow morning, right & early for the big EVENT (this is better than "THE EVENT" that premiered no too long ago on TV).
Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!!

A Freebie and a CLUE.....

Get out those comfy shoes and get those brooms ready!  We've got something magical you're just gonna love goin' on tomorrow at Bugaboo.

So, have you figured out what it is yet after all the Sneeky Peeks this week??

Well, I'll let you think a bit on it while I share today's Freebie with you.

Image - Bugaboo - "?? Set - The Gentle One"

Paper - BasicGrey "Granola" line, Very Vanilla SU CS, Black & Kraft CS

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Stickles, BasicGrey Brads, Jute, Dimensionals, Doodling and my CM circle punch

I know absolutely NOTHING about this particular book/movie series - haven't read the books or seen the movies, but after all this excitement, I'm headed to the library!! 

Does this image excite you?  Make you happy??

Well, then HOP over to Bugaboo Stamps and get your FREEBIE today!  Then, be sure to HOP over to the Catch The Bug Blog on Saturday morning, 7 AM and see what all the excitements about!!!

This is one EVENT you're not gonna wanna miss!!!

Challenges this is entered into:

Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes

Paper Sundaes - Something from Your Stash

Sweet Stampin' - Punches

Fab n' Funky - Use a Digi

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

Got Cake??

With this many candles, you'd better!!!! 

Good 'ole Stella - who doesn't love this Old Broad? 

What a perfect Oldie But Goodie today!  While I always LOVE LOVE LOVE new Bugaboo images, it's always kind of fun to go back into the archives once in a while.  PLUS, you can never have too many birthday cards in your stash and who wouldn't get a chuckle out of this one??

Image - Bugaboo "Stella -Brithday 'Fireman Call'"

Paper - Coredinations Gem, Kraft, Violet Cardstock and K&Company

Technique - Magic Colored Pencil Technique

Embossing - Cuttlebug Happy Birthday Embossing folder

Extra STUFF - Diamond Glaze, Stickles (Diamond and Yellow), Teal Tulle, Real Birthday Candles - seemed appropriate, Dimensionals and "Got Cake? Sentiment - Font:  CK

Curly Bold

The Challenges -

Party Time Tuesdays - Celebration

Paper Playtime - Ribbons, Buttons or Bling

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Anything Goes

Gingerloft - All that Glitters or Bling

Karber - Anything Goes

Be sure to pop over to the Catch The Bug and see all the fabulous creations the design team put together - leave 'em some love too if you have a chance.

Oh, and don't forget, TOMORROW is one of my FAVORITE days of the week - - - you'll just LOVE what Jodie has up her sleeve for you!!

Yep - FREEBIE!!

Oh, and I bet you're hopin' I give you another little sneeky peeky for the excitement that's gonna happen on Saturday over at The Bug Blog, right?

Okay, I won't make you beg -

Hmmmm, what could it be?  Stay turned and see!

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

Friend. Good.

Who doesn't love Frank? 

This cute little Bugaboo Frank is too cute to not put on a card, don't you think?

Image - Bugaboo 'Halloween Mini-Blocks'

Paper - Kraft, Black Cardstock and Paper Studio Purple dot paper from stash

Coloring - Copics

Punches - MS Drippy Goo Punch

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Nesties Deckled Large Rectangle, Lavendar and Black Color Box Ink and Ribbon from my stash

And a few challenges -

IDIC/Robyn's Fetish - Spooky

OSAAT - Halloween

Sweet Stampin' - Punches

The Craft Pad - Spooky

Baby Bud Designs - Halloween/Fall

Stamping Vacation - Occasion Oasis (Halloween)

Thanks again for stoppin by and visiting today.

Hope you're having a great day!  Tonight is Survivor night - can't go wrong with Survivor night.  :)

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

Amazing Tutorial @ Bugaboo

One of the things I love are tutorials - I love to learn new things.  I mean, how great is it when you see something while blog hopping and say "Self, I'd really love to learn how to do that".  And low and behold, someone has taken the time to do a turtorial to show YOU (and your SELF) how to do it!

That's what's so great about Wednesdays over at Bugaboo Stamps - TUTORIALS!!

Pop over today and check out the great tutorial Michele from our Design Team has put together.  

Stay Tuned!!
In the meantime, I thought I'd share a little creativity today too - I love the "A Kids View" digis - especially the wedding ones :)

Image - Bugaboo "A Kids View - Our Wedding"
Papers - Bazzill Red Dot Cardstock, Black and white Cardstock, Black & White Dot from my stash
Technique - Make your own paper
Coloring - Copics
Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Stickles, Ribbon from my stash (Michaels), Studio G Love Stamp
This challenge is a sketch challenge from The Next Papercrafting Star that Bugaboo is sponsoring.

Pop over there and check out the sketch challenge that they've got goin' on.

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!
Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

Can you believe?

Two Sneeky Peeks in two days? 

Boy oh boy do we have something SPECTACULAR planned for you at Bugaboo this weekend!!

Can you guess what we got goin' on after today's Sneek Peek??

Makes you wonder, doesn't it?  :)

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

Witchy Woman

Not sure why, but for some reason that song is stuck in my head - It was a song, wasn't it?  Hmmmm, it's not because I flew into work on a broom this morning, nor did I hear the song on the radio.  Weird, huh?  And if we're talking about weird things, I'm trying to figure out WHY my office had the super strong smell of onions today.  Things that make you go hmmmmm, huh?

So, this past Saturday was World Card Making Day and yep, I made a bunch.  Just didn't get a chance on Saturday (had to catch the U of M game) to take pics of all of them.

Well, here's another card in my set of Halloween cards for the kids.  Maybe that's where the Witchy Woman is comin' from.  If the Broom fits, buy a pair of shoes to match, right?!

Image - Bugaboo "Halloween Mini-Blocks"

Paper - Kraft, Black and Orange Cardstock and Paper Studio Purple polka dot from my stash

Technique - Cuttlebug embossing using Sizzix embossing folder

Coloring - Copics

Punches - MS Drippy Goo Punch

Extra STUFF - MS Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Ribbon from my stash, Boo to You Stuido G Sentiment stamp, Doodling. Nesties Large Deckled Rectangle and Color Box Lavender Ink

Oh, and we can't forget those wonderful WAX LIPS!  Remember that little treat as a kid?! 

Challenges -
Baby Bud Designs - Fall/Halloween
Stamping Vacation - Halloween
Cupcake Inspirations- Halloween

Thanks again for stoppin' by.  If you haven't had a chance to see the sneeky peeky surprise for our Bugaboo weekend this weekend, you'll want to check out this post and let your imagination run wild.....

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!



Chubby New Release at Bugaboo!

If you loved the set of Goofy Ghosts from September, you'll just love his Chunky Little Cousin!!

Image - Bugaboo "Chubby Ghost Set"

Papers - Black, Purple and Green Cardstock all from my stash
Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Studio G Sentiment and Spider Webs (from my stampy stash), Dew Drop White Ink, Stickles, Dimensionals

And of course - a few challenges too -
 Paper Sundaes - Something from your stash
Cowgirl's Sunday Stamp'en Challenge - Anything Goes
No Time to Stamp - Three is the number
Creative Cottage Challenge - Bling it On!

Thanks so much for popping by today for the New Release reveal at Bugaboo. I hope you'll stop by the Bug Blog and see all the wonderful creations from the design team (and leave 'em a little love too).
Stay turned too, we've got some awesome stuff 'up our sleeve' for this weekend!
Can you guess what it is??

Happy Hauntings n' Craftin' Too!

A Little Vino at Shelly's Images

Okay, we're not handin' out bottles of WINE or VINO at Shelly's Images, however there's a really cool tutorial by Scrappy that just might be a perfect addition to your book club/knit & B!^@# wine drinkin' evening.

Be sure to pop over to Shelly's Images and get your feet wet with this fabulous tutorial.  Heck, you've still got a few months before Christmas, you could even work on a few sets of these for gifts - nothing makes a bottle of wine smile like a big glass and cute little wine charms!!!!

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!



A little Sneeky Peeky . . . .

We thought we'd give you a little sneeky peeky this morning to see if you can GUESS what we've got up our sleeve......

Can you guess?  Are You Ready??

It could be one MAGICAL weekend!!

Stay tuned and don't forget to check back this afternoon for Bugaboo's New Release

It's Spooky Cute!!

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

Eat More Ham...

Did you know about the Bugaboo Club Monthly Kits? 

Each month Jodie puts together a super cute little bunch of images and sells them for a super low price!

All these goodies below for only $20! 

The September kit was WAY too cute - all that fun Halloweeney stuff!!  And you'll just LOVE the October Club Kit!!

If I was a cute bobblehead turkey, I'd be saying "Eat More Ham" too!  Espeically at Thanksgiving!!

Image - Bugaboo "October Club Kit"

Papers - 'Tover Cardstock from my stash

Technique -

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Ribbon, Computer Generated Sentiment,

Challenges -

I {heart} to Stamp - Sketch

For Fun Challenges - Fall, no Halloween 

Our Creative Corner - Beautiful Fall Colors

Stampin' For The Weekend - Autumn

Stacy's Stamping Stage - Color Challenge

Craftalicious Challenges - Autumn/Harvest

This is the October kit - which is where I got the cute image I used on the card above.

RUN, don't walk over to Bugaboo and get your October Club kit!  You WON'T be sorry!!

Don't foget to join us for the WCMD challenge over at The Bug Blog too - instead of 2 challenges a month, we're doin' one EVERY weekend now!!  Know what that means?  MORE CHANCES to WIN!!!

Yep, it's a good day!!

Anything But a Card at Bugaboo

I love ABC Mondays at Bugaboo Stamps - WHY you might ask?  What's not to love about being 'forced' to think outside the box. ;o)  A little outside the box thinkin' once in a while really inspires me - gives my Mojo a well NEEDED workout.  I love making cards and layouts, but a chance to do some serious MOJO Inspirin' Creatin' is
FAN-TAB-ULOUS!
So today I thought I'd create a fun little Ladybug Notebook for my summer pen pal Claire.  What kid doesn't love a special notebook that NO ONE will have??  She happens to LOVE ladybugs, so this will be right up her alley!
This turned out SO cute, I might just have to make one for myself!!  LOL

Image - Bugaboo "Bug Jar - Ladybug"

Papers - Black and White Dots - Paper Studio, Red and White CS - Coredinations

Coloring - Copics

Punches - MS and Fiskars Punches

Cricut - Alphalicious

Extra STUFF - Red and White Wire ribbon (Walmart), Green Fun Foam Letters (cut with my cricut), Felt Ladybugs (Michaels) and Googley Eyes

Did you know you can make your own 'thickers' from Fun Foam and a diecutting machine??

Works like a charm!

Challenges -

Sweet Stampin - Punches

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - #79 Layer it on (at least 5 layers)

Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Punches

Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my little Creative Paradise.

Can't wait to see you tomorrow for New Release Tuesday!  You'll LOVE what you see! 
Jodie has outdone herself yet again, but then she does that EVERY week!!
Stay Tuned too for this weekend -

Happy Hauntings n' Craftin' Too!

Marvelous Monday - New Release - Shelly's Images

What a Marvelous Monday! 

Shelly is givin' more Spooky Wonderfulness today at Shelly's Images with the new release.  LOVE IT!  GOTTA HAVE IT!  Swing by Shelly's Images Blog and check out that Spooky Wonderful creations my DT sisters have created!

Here's mine -

Image - Shelly's Images "Pumpkins"
Paper - OLD Stuf from my stash - Paper Studio Leaf paper, Orange and Brown Cardstock, Kraft and Bazzill Dots Green Paper
Technique - Magic Colored Pencil Technique
Punches - EK Success Leaf Punch
Extra STUFF - Ribbon, Happy Day Sentiment from Stash, Leaf (Michaels) and Doodling
And a few Challenges too -
Paper Sundaes - Something from your Stash
Sentimental Sundays - Fall & Autumn
Reasonable Ribbon - Fall & Ribbon
Be sure to stop by the store too and get your Marvelous Monday Release - GO TODAY so you can get the sale price.  Everyone loves a sale and with this images and the month of Halloween, a sale is in your cards!

Happy Hauntings n' Craftin' Too!

Pumpkins!

Pumpkins are my FAVORITE part of Fall - Not sure if it's the color (LOVE LOVE LOVE ORANGE) or the fact that you can carve them with fabulous designs or paint them with funny faces, but they are absolutely wonderful in my book!!!
Here were two that Glen and I carved last year for Halloween (sorry the photo is a bit of a blur). 
My dad I think is the BEST Pumpkin Carver (and watermelon carver too) in the world. 
That's what I loved about Halloween growing up.  :)

I digress (as usual), but now you understand my fascination with pumpkins.

So, with my pumpkin fascination, you can understand why I snapped up this great pumpkin image from Bugaboo's Halloween Mini-Set.

Isn't it just the cutest?!
Image - Bugaboo "Halloween Mini-Set"

Paper - Kraft, Orange and Black Cardstock from my stash, Paper Studio Purple Dots,

Embossing - Sizzix Embossing Folder

Coloring - Copics

Punches - MS Drippy Goo Punch

Extra STUFF - Orange Ribbon, Studio G Sentiment, CM Round Punch, Doodling and Nesties

Entered in the following Challenges -
Paper Sundaes - Something from Your Stash
Sentimental Sundays - Autumn or Fall + Sentiment
Stamp n Doodle - Anything Goes

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

Happy Fall Y'All!

Super Fun Fall Image from Doodle Dragon Studios

Image - Doodle Dragon Studios

Paper - Archivers Paper Pack Exclusive, Dots from Michaels and Kraft & Red Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Punches - EK Success "Leaf Punch"

Extra STUFF - Ribbon, Dimensionals and Doodling

Check out the cool contest that's takin' place over there just for participating in World Card Making Day (and a few freebies too!!)!!

Squish 'em if you Got 'Em!

With it being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Hooter cards have to fall (sorry, bad choice of words) fit in here somewhere, right?  Seems like this is the only time of the year where male boob humor is acceptable and we talk about gettin' 'em squished, boobs (er, 'breasts' in the news) and mammograms all month long!

This by far has to be most men's favorite month of the year!  LOL

During Breast Cancer Awareness month, Who doesn't love a good Hooter card??  For some reason I always think of the movie Beaches when thinking about hooters and "Over the Shoulder Boulder Holders"......The Otto Titsling song on the soundtrack just makes laugh like crazy!
Of course, if you haven't seen Beaches, or heard the Otto Titsling song, you're probably thinking I'm just flat out C-R-A-Z-Y.  My suggestion to you - rent the movie or listen to the sound track. 
You'll be laughing right along with me - padded cell or not!

Of course, I digress (that darn A.D.D.)  Back to Crabby Ms. Stella and her Hooters totin' sign!

Image - Bugaboo "PR Stella"

Paper - Cardstock: Kraft, Black, Pink and Pink

Technique - Stamping to make Bra Paper

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Bling, Craft Lounge Granny Set for Bra Stamp, Color Box - Magenta Ink, Dimensionals and BCA Ribbon (Michaels)

If I were a German student - this is how I would say Over The Shoulder Boulder Holder or Bra for short! :)

And while I'm creating today, why not RACK (yep, couldn't resist) up a few challenges too -

One Stitch at A Time - Anything Goes

Bugaboo/Catch the Bug Blog Challenge - WCMD Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes

So, what have you created so far on this World Card Makin' Day??

Back with more in a bit!

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!!

Boy oh boy, is THIS MY KIND OF DAY!!!
It's such a WONDERFUL day it should be a WORLD HOLIDAY! :)

I'm hopin' to do some serious card makin' today - some of my favorite digi-image suppliers (and challenge blogs for that matter) have all kinds of festivities planned for today, so I'm ALL about creatin'!

My favorite (I may be a bit partial) - Bugaboo Stamps Catch The Bug Challenge just so happens to have a little World Card Makin' Day Challenge goin' on today and ANYTHING GOES!!

What a fabulous combination - Card Making, Anything Goes, Birthday, Bling and Cupcakes.  Only way the day could be any better - is by YOU participating and WINNING!!

Heck, Birthdays and CUPCAKES get my attention - add a little bling and a chance to win some fabulous Bugaboo Digi's and HELL-O!

I love this line of JJ images from Bugaboo - this Sassy gal is part of the "JJ Tequila & Shoes" line and I just adore her.  Perfect for some of my girlies birthdays! :)

Image - Bugaboo "JJ Tequila & Shoes"

Paper - Cardstock:  Maroon, Brown & Lime Green; Cupcake Paper: K & Company

Color - Copics

Extra STUFF - Ribbon with Bling (Michaels), Sentiment computer generated, Stickes (Diamond), Pink Bling (Michaels)

A Few Fun Challenges along the way -

Pile it On: Cute & Charming

Incy Wincy Designs: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for popping by today and celebrating World Carm Making day and part of your Saturday with me. 

I'm hoping to twist my hubby's arm to go to the apple orchard tomorrow.  There's just something about picking your own apples in the fall that MAKES it Fall.  We'll get enough apples that we'll be appled out eating them all.  However, I'm getting pretty good at making homemade applesauce and canning, so whatever we don't eat this fall, I'm sure will end up in a canning jar in the pantry for the winter when we're wishing it was fall or summer!

Head over to the Bug Blog for all the details on today's Challenge

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for Scrappy's Sketch Challenge. 

You can NEVER have too much inspiration!!

Happy Hauntin' n' Craftin' Too!