Oldie But Goodie @ The Bug Blog

Mooooooo-chas Gracias (or Mucho-Grassy-Ass as my silly cousin Eric often puts it).

Yep, it's an Oldie But Good Thursday at The Bug Blog and you bet we've got some fun oldies dusted off and seeing the light of day today!

This one, a little THANK YOU note - 

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Mini Set Animal Sentiments

Papers - Bazzill Cardstock & Doodlebug Design Prints

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - FELT for the Flower, BLING, Dimensionals, Twine, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp, Stazon Jet Black Ink and a Button from my Button box

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other creations the design team whipped up and remember, you can pick up this image and lots of other fun images at The Bugaboo Stamps Store, and maybe even a freebie if you time it right.  =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submissions - 

Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W, E5 (W1 of 2) #88- Any Sentiment
Delightful Challenges - W, 1E, SIO - Make the Cut 
Happy Campers - M, 3E - #21 (W2 of 4) Use a Stamp

Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (W2 of 3)  Anything Goes

New Release at Bugaboo Stamps!

Yep, it's one of our favorite days at Bugaboo - New Release Day!!

And today's New Release is BEARY-SWEET.....
and makes me SMILE!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bear Bee Hive

Paper - Miscellaneous Scraps from my scrappy bin

Coloring- Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

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

Be sure to see all the BEARY Special creations over at The Bug Blog & then head over to the Bugaboo Store and add this cutie to your collection!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie @ The Bug Blog

Yep, we're dustin' a few more off from the Bugaboo Oldies vault.

And this is one that was whipped up for our nephew's dad for Father's Day (yah, I know - a bit late posting.....been one of those summers!)

I so suck at BOY cards, but I kind of like the simplicity of this one.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Kidz - Dad Boy

Papers - Miscellaneous from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK SUCCESS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Metal BLING & Dimensionals

Check out The Bug Blog and see what other oldies the team dusted off - believe me, you'll be inspired!

Hugs & Happy Days! 

10 Year Aruban Anniversary!

So my hubby and I just returned from our Aruban Anniversary trip - it's been 10 years that we've been married, which just doesn't seem possible....it seems like just yesterday!  As some of you know, Glen and I were married during the East Coast Black out of 2003.  As if getting married isn't stressful enough, we got married with NO POWER!  Can you say crazy?!

Well, we had a WONDERFUL time - relaxing, sand, sun, surf (and adult cocktails on the beach) - it was the PERFECT anniversary trip!  And POWER was included! :)

So, because I have very few projects together for this week since we've been done for nearly 2 weeks and it's been a month since I've been in my studio, I thought I'd share with you a few photos from our Aruban Paradise  :)

Ready for the Caribbean Sunshine?

 This was our view every morning when we had breakfast - pretty breath taking, huh?

Our Feet in the Sand Photo (we have one of these from EVERY vacation we've taken since we've been Married)

Dinner at the Ginger an Asian Fusion restaurant - YUMMO!

 On our last day on vacation, my hubby had to take a pic of his breakfast plate.
Needless to say after nearly 2 weeks of breakfasts like these, he's given up bacon, sausage & eggs for a bit.  :)

Gorgeous Beach view from our balcony - Every morning over coffee!

One of Glen's many scaly lizardly friends.

 Another view from our balcony at a different angle

Dinner at The Red Parrot - FABULOUS Beef Tenderloin!  YUMMO squared!

Twilight on the beach one evening

Yep, so those are a few of the crazy amount of the photos we've taken.
They make me smile just looking at them.  Can't wait to get them printed and start putting them in the scrapbook.

Oh and before I forget, I MUST share a funny shirt we picked up.
The FRONT of the shirt says "Chill..."
And the BACK of the shirt....

Yep, welcome back to reality! :)

Hugs & Happy Tropical Days!

B-I-N-G-O at Bugaboo

Can you say BINGO???

You bet ya - its BINGO day at Bugaboo!

My Bingo - Starts with D (as in DIVA....this card was for my mum), Bold Colors & Pearl

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Flower Pot 1

Papers - Miscellaneous 'tovers from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

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

So, head over to The Bug Blog and join the BINGO game!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

VACATION TIME @ Bugaboo Stamps!

After 3 1/2 years, 1,862 posts and countless challenges, Jodie has decided to take a much needed vacation and has given the team a much needed break too!

So, we're taking a little VACATION over at The Bug Blog.  

Everybody needs a little summer vacation, right?

BUT, we'll be back beginning August 15 with our Bugaboo Oldie But Goodie Thursday Creations!

Jodie has decided to keep the 50% sale up during this summer vacation - What does that mean?  If you missed out on getting your images or just have to have more there is STILL plenty of time to shop!

In the meantime - keep craftin', we've got lots of fun challenges up our sleeves!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Bugaboo Tropical Photo Challenge

So, today we have a photo challenge and THIS photo challenge says to me - VACATION and a TROPICAL DRINK in hand!  WOO HOO!

And Tropical Drink in hand is exactly what I created!  =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Summer Drink

Papers - Papers from a 6x6 stack (my recent happy mail)

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Studio G Sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Doodling, Dimensionals, Stickles & Crystal Glaze

Head over and see how the rest of the team was inspired by this AWESOME Vacation photo!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - W, 3E – No. 134 - Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles - W, 1E, SIO – No. 46 - Summer Time

Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 113 - Anything Goes!

Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenges - 2W, 2E, C10 - No. 4 - Week 2 - Summer

Oldie But Goodie Thursday

It's Oldie But Goodie Day at The Bug Blog!

I thought I'd share with you a card I whipped up for my cousin's kiddo's teachers - end of year gifts.

I've always wanted to use this cute Ava image and this was the PERFECT chance to use it!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Ava School sign it 2

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from DCWV School Stack & Cardstock from my Scrappy Bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Button, Twine, Crystal Effects & Dimensionals

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and visit today!

Hugs & Happy Days!

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!

Did you have a fun time with our Christmas In July Celebration this week?

WE SURE DID!

And we want to THANK YOU all for playing along with us this week.

So, the reason we're all here today - MY digi WINNER!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......

Debi

Congratulations to Debi who will receive the cute "Santa getting Sloshed" I mean, "Tropical Santa Drink" digi from Bugaboo Stamps!

Debi - leave me a comment on this post with you email addy (I'll set the comment setting so that your comment will be caught and not posted).  I'll send the digi over to you. =)

Thanks again to everyone for playing along this week!

Hugs & Happy Days!

BINGO @ The Bug Blog

Yep, it's a BINGO Saturday at The Bug Blog!!

My BINGO for the day??

RIBBON, Bugaboo Image & Sentiment

The creation - a little Feel Better Bear for a family member who has been a strong woman battling some tough stuff lately!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bear Balloon 3

Papers - Miscellaneous scraps from my bin including some of my favorite DeLovely papers I've been hoarding since they discontinued it!

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Velvet Ribbon, Paper Smooches Sentiment, Dimensionals, & Stazon Jet Black Ink

Thanks for stoppin' by today for a visit.

Be sure to swing by The Bug Blog and join the BINGO fun!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submissions:

Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 51 -  Anything goes

*new challenge* Creative Fingers - (M - July and August, then W), C10 - Week 3 - Anything Goes

Digi Haven – 2W, 3E, must use a digi – Week 1 - Any Animal

Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 112 - Anything Goes!

Polkadoodles - W, C10 – No.29 - Let It Fly

Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 16 - Anything Goes

Ready to Get HOPPIN?

If you're here to join the Bugaboo Christmas In July Blog Hop - CLICK HERE!

Christmas in July: Humor Me Wednesday

What Challenge do we have for you today?

Make a Christmas Card Humorous!  Yep, something that will tickle our funny bone!

My Funny - WHO says you can't incorporate Animal Print into a Christmas card - for a WILD holiday!  :)

If you've visited my blog before - you know I love me some animal print almost as much as I love my family, flip flops, and the beach !  ;)

Image:  Bugaboo Stamps - Dottie Christmas Shop

Papers - Miscellaneous PTI & Prints from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Velvet Ribbon, Stickles, Doodling, Dimensionals, Crystal Glaze & Computer Generated Sentiment.

Join us at The Bug Blog and show us YOUR FUNNY Christmas card!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Christmas In July - New Release /BINGO Challenge

So, not only do we have a NEW RELEASE today - but we've also got another Christmas In July Challenge BINGO!

My Bingo - Border, Red & Green, Sentiment

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - New Release Christmas In July

Papers - PTI & Kract

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder & Nesties

Extra STUFF - BLING, Studio G Sentiment, Dimensionals & ColorBox White Ink

Head on over to The Bug Blog and join the Christmas In July celebration!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Christmas in July: Color Challenge

Our Christmas in July Color Challenge today:

So, here's my little Color Challenge Christmas Card (this is the earliest I've made Christmas cards in FOREVER!!!)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Christmas Rocking Horse

Papers - Miscellaneous Cardstock from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Miscellaneous Sentiment, PTI Raspberry Fizz Ink, Dimensionals & BLING

Head on over to The Bug Blog and join today's Christmas in July Color Challenge.

There's LOTS to win this week!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - Hoppin'!

We're celebratin' CHRISTMAS in JULY at The Bug Blog today!

And we're celebratin' with a HOP HOP HOP!

You should have arrived here from Tammy's blog.  

If you arrived here because you're lucky.....go out and buy a lottery ticket, and then go here to start the hop from the beginning.

So the photo inspiration for our Saturday challenge - A Tropical Santa - complete with foo-foo umbrella drink.

So, come join our challenge and SHOW US YOUR SANTA!

And here's a little ditty I whipped up - 

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Tropical Santa Drink

Papers - PTI Print & Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - BLING, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp, PTI Ink, Dimensionals and PTI Ribbon

So, here's what to do.....LEAVE A COMMENT below (I'll pick one winner from those who leave a comment and you'll get the super cute Tropical Santa digi I used on this card).

THEN, Get to hoppin' - your next stop?

Amy Ely

For more details on the entire Christmas in July celebration, be sure to visit The Bug Blog for all details, challenges and prizes.

We're looking forward to all of you joining our Christmas in July celebration!!

BRING ON THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

The Oldies have it at Bugaboo!

Happy Oldie But Goodie Day here at The Bug Blog!

I dusted off this adorable Girlz - Flowers digi and whipped up this cute little sunshiney card!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Girlz - Flowers
Papers - Bazzill & Kraft Cardstock and Doodlebug Design Print (I PUFFY <3 p="" paper="" this="">Coloring - Copics
Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties
Extra STUFF - Button, MME Twine, Dimensionals, Bling, Felt & Dimensionals

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other Oldies the rest of the designers dusted off.
Hugs & Happy Days!

Stella Says Sketch

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Yep, celebratin' my b-day today - so happy b-day to me.  =)

So, my bestie, her daughter is having a baby in August, so I have a little baby shower gift for her and of course, needed a baby shower card!

So, Miss Stella's Sketch today was just PERFECT!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Baby Fairy

Papers - Kraft, Bazzill & Heidi Swapp from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - MS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Velvet Ribbon, Bling, Paper Smooches Congrats sentiment, Starzon Jet Black Ink & Dimensionals.

Head on over to The Bug Blog and check out the sketch and then JOIN us!

Hugs & Happy Days!