On the Seventh Day of Christmas....

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

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

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....

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!!!

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!?

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...

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

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....

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...

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....

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....

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

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

A little Feltin' n' Fabric!

I thought I'd share a little last minute Holiday Gift tag I made from Felt & Fabric using one of the MANY  terrific Whimsie Doodles Patterns!

Andrea created this awesome TUTORIAL on how to make these cute NO SEW felt/fabric creations and well, I followed her instructions and VOILA, super cute Felt/Fabric Tag, NO SEWING needed!!

Pattern - Whimsie Doodles "Bon Bon Pattern "

Materials - Felt & Fabric from my stash, Steam-A-Seam Double Stick Fusible Web, Scissors, Button, Stickles, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp & Fabric Tac Glue

Check out Andrea's tutorial and make some of these cuties all of your own!! =)

The Floppy Felty Bow, that's a tutorial for another day =)
Hugs & Happy Days!

Silver, Black & Bling Challenge

Say it with a little Silver, Black & BLING today as you join us for the Catch The Bug "Silver, Black & Bling" challenge!

Anytime Bling is involved in makin' something, I'm all in!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps I Margaret Calendar Months - January

Paper - Coredinations & Miscellaneous polka dot print from my stash

Coloring - Copics - C0, C1, C3, C5, E50, E21, E23, E25, E27, YR21, R59, R29

Extra STUFF - Bling from my stash, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp, Doodling & Diamond Stickles

This card is so blingy, I gotta wear shades!! 

Visit The Bug Blog and check out what the rest of the design team did with this challenge - be prepared to be AMAZED!  I know I sure was!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug - Silver, Black & Bling Challenge

Less Is More - C5, must be CAS -  #43 A bit of Bling

AWESOME Black Friday Deals....

that don't involve you getting up before the BUTT CRACK OF DAWN!!!

I'm SUPER DUPER REALLY EXCITED to announce Whimsie Doodles is having a 50% off EVERYTHING digital (with a miniumn purchase of $10.00) for the weekend of Black Friday.

The SALE begins Friday 25th (TODAY) and ends at midnight (Eastern time) Sunday 27th.

Use the code friday50sale to get your 50% discount.

So, AVOID the crowds and ENJOY shopping only at Whimsie Doodles for the Black Friday 50% off Sale!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Freebie Friday at Bugaboo!!

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY!!!

Did you get up early and go Christmas shopping?  Me? NO WAY!!!  I stayed nestled in my bed - it's gettin' COLD here in Michigan.

Since our family celebrates Turkey Day the Saturday after the REAL Thanksgiving, today I'll be headed to the market to pick up all my veggies and begin working on the 'make-ahead' items for tomorrow.

HOWEVER, I did get to play a bit with some of the new Penguins Jodie has created for today!!  Jodie whipped up an adorable set - who said Penguins are just for Christmas?!  

Well, these little penguins are celebratin' a birthday and ready to P-A-R-T-Y!! =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Birthday Penguins Collection

Papers - Kraft, Basic Grey & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics C9 C7 C5 R81 R35 R37 B95 B91 YG07 YG17 Y13 Y15 YR04 YR07 

Tools - Heat Gun to dry colored felt, Sizzix Scallop Die, Cuttlebug and Nesties

Extra STUFF - Custom Ribbon, Doodling, Felt Flower, Bling, Custom Bling, Dimensionals, Fabric Glue, Copic Refill in R81 to color Felt, Stazon Jet Black Ink and Miscellaneous HB Sentiment

This is the first time I tried doing a felt flower like this - by coloring it with a Copic Refill.  I used my heat gun to dry the flower, which heated the felt a little bit and caused it to stiffen a bit (I'm very pleased with how this turned out).

Visit The Bug Blog to see what the rest of the design team did with this super cute new PARTYIN' Penguin collection!!

You still have time to join us for our "Let's Talk Turkey" challenge too - show us those cards you make for turkey day - I know y'all got some funny turkey cards!! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This Happy little creation has been entered into the following challenges - 

Gingerloft - 2W - (2nd week) Lace, Fabric or Felt (ends 26th Nov)

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

Pile It On - Anything with a "P" - PENGUIN

The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan - 2W - (2nd week) Birthday Card (ends 25th Nov)

Just Some Lines 2W, SIO - 1stW Tic Tac Toe* (Punch/Die, Digi & Glitter)