Bugaboo Stamps Holiday Chaos

I don't know about you, but 2 crazy things - 

HOW is it already less than 2 weeks before Christmas?

WHERE did the year go??  Oh, that's right, it's 2020!  Enough said!

I'm pretty happy we've come to the end of the year - looking forward to a better 2021 after the situation we were all in around the world this year!  

So to end the year on a GOOD NOTE, over at The Bug Blog, we're celebrating the end of the year with a wonderful Holiday Chaos bash, complete with Reindeer Games!  Come join the fun to get you in the Holiday Spirit, Create some Chaos, OR find your happy Crafty Calm!  :)

Today kicks off a week long bash focused on Reindeer Games!

Which is the theme of today's Challenge!

 

My take on reindeer games - SNOWBALL FIGHT!

Image:  Old Bugaboo Stamps Image that I hauled out:  Plush Snowball (Retired)

 Papers:  All from my scrappy box (haven't crafty shopped in a LONG time....).

Extra STUFF:  EK Success BOrder punch, Dimensionals & Stickles Diamond

We hope you'll join our Reindeer Games - this Holiday Chaos goes through the first of the year, so you have a TON of crafty changes to win!  

Wishing you and your family a very, crafty & safe holiday!

Hugs & Happy Days!

 

Christmas in July - How is it July already?!

Yes sir-ree - it's the annual Bugaboo Stamps Christmas in July celebration this week!

Before I share with you details of the week and my creation for Livy's special note box, I wanted to share with you a a recent Bugaboo team loss.

Our design teemie Julie Temple passed away recently - a friend who left this world too soon! :(  Julie has been a Bugaboo since 2011.  A talented creator, a kind soul and a valuable teamie

This is one of my favorite Julie cards she recently created - it reminds me of my munchkin's 2nd Farm birthday.

 

Julie Temple 

In honor of Julie - we celebrate her life and love for creativity!  We are all better for having her in our lives <3 p="">

Switching gears to our Annual Christmas in July Celebration in Julie's honor - 

Today's challenge - 

It's a Theme Challenge:

 

So, with all that is going on in the world, working from home (more then I did when I worked in an office), it being summer and having a 5 year old, my crafting time is so limited, it's nearly NON-EXISTENT.  However, I couldn't help but participate in this weeks challenge.  I whipped up this little knobby knees Christmas card for Livy's special note box.  Complete with a button (she like me when I was little - LOVES my button box (which my mom passed down to me and I've added to).  So, only fitting something going in her special box has a button on it!

Image:  Bugaboo Stamps - Knobby Knees - Christmas Sack

Papers:  Miscellaneous papers from a paper swap stash I have

Tools:  EK Success Border Punch

Extra Stuff:  Button, Twine, Dimensionals & Stickles

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and check out all the amazing inspiration our design team created - THEN, join the fun this week.  We've got all the details here and can't wait to see what you create!

'Tis The Season....

Hugs & Happy Days!

Ready for a Celebration?

Bugaboo Stamps is celebrating it's 10th Birthday!  Can you believe, Bugaboo has been around for 10 years? 

What did we all do before Bugaboo??

Well, today, the Bugaboo Stamps Design team is kicking off a birthday bash to celebrate with LOTS of ways for you to WIN JUST for playing along!! 

Ready to PARTY?

Image:  Bugaboo Stamps: Birthday Ewe Trio

Papers:  Paper Source Cardstock, miscellaneous printed paper

Tools:  Cuttlebug & Nestabilities border

Extra Stuff: Ribbon, Sequins, Glaze

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and join the birthday celebration fun!  

Who knows, one project may get you a Bugaboo Birthday present!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Let's Get Sketchy in the New Year!

Thought I'd pop in and share a new creation (I know my posts have been few and far between....that's what a little munchkin does).  We're enjoying EVERY minute of it!!  Can hardly believe Olivia is already 5!!!  Time sure flies!

Today is the first Stella Says Sketch Challenge of the new year and I thought I'd share a card I made for a friend who is battling cancer right now. :(

 

Image:  Bugaboo Stamps:  Ladybug Floral Collage

Paper:  Paper Source Cardstock

Extra STUFF:   Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Sequins & Dimensionals

 

Stop over to The Bug Blog and check out the new Stella Says Sketch Challenge and join the fun (and maybe be one of our winners!).

Hugs & Crafty Days!

 

 

Holiday Chaos - BUGABOO STYLE!

Holiday Critter Chaos is HERE at The Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug Blog!
Dust off those crittery Christmas images and join the chaotic fun!!

Today - use a crittery image and SNOW - 
Can I tell you we introduced Olivia to Stickles a few weeks ago during a crafty day with her little bestie.  HOLY SPARKLE - Can I tell you EVERY snowman we created was glittered!!!  Some MORE than others!  LOL

The stickles on this card made me think of that - SO MUCH GLITTERY FUN!  Add a snowman and cute little penguin critter and you've got yourself this cutie!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Winter Trio

Papers:  My Mind's Eye (some of my most favorite, hoarded paper!!) & Coredinations

Tools - Nesties & Cuttlebug

Extra STUFF - Plastic, Dimensionals, Stickles, Glitter, Twine, PTI Button, SU Ink & Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp

Stop on over to The Bug Blog and check out the other creations from our Bugaboo Designers today AND be sure to join the FUN!  Lots of ways to win this week and LOTS of prizes for the taking!!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days! 

Christmas In July @ The Bug Blog!

Know what today is?

It's the kick off of our CHRISTMAS IN JULY at The Bug Blog with Bugaboo Stamps!  :)

You can't tell by the heat outside - HOLY COW!!! 

With the real feel temp - 108*!  WHEW!

Today's challenge, pick one of your favorite movies from below and make a card - 

  The Santa Claus,  Miracle on 34^th Street or A Charlie Brown Christmas Tree!

Bring on Santa!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps Tropical Santa - Buried

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my stash 

Tools - Die Cutting Machine

Extra STUFF - Chipboard Flower, Bamboo, Stickles, Studio G Sentiment, ColorBox Ink, Dimensionals, Doodling, Orange Paint & Thick Embossing Powder

Hugs & Happy Days!

You know what today is?!

THE BUGABOO STAMPS 

MONSTER BIRTHDAY BASH 

STARTS TODAY!!!

  

 Ready to join a week of Bugaboo Birthday Celebration challenge in a MONSTER WAY?!

Today's Challenge - MONSTER PARTY!

It's a theme, so let's get planning a MONSTER PARTY creation!

This is my themed Monster PARTY - Every party needs some Cute Monster cards and it's not a party if you don't have some glitter (just ask Livy!)  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Mini Set - Monster Blocks

Papers - Erin Bradley Designs Digi Papers (Prints) & PTI Cardstock

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Sequins, Glossy Accents (on his little eyes) and Ribbon

 

I'm not quite sure who this card will go to, but I think he's just too cute!!

 

Be sure to head on over to The Bug Blog and join a week worth of fun and the chance to win LOTS of Bugaboo Stamps Digis!  :)

 

We hope you enjoy playing along this week as much as our designers did!!!

 

Hugs & Happy Days!

 

'Tis the Season for Awkward Holiday Chaos!!

Today kicks of the Annual Holiday Chaos and THIS year it's AWKWARD Holiday Chaos with lots of FUNNY and WEIRD-ly appropriate Holiday Challenges.  

Today -

Image:  Bugaboo Stamps - Bratz Winter Snowman

Papers - Digital Papers from Erin Bradley Designs

Extra STUFF - Wire Ribbon, Dimensionals & Stickles

Be sure to join us all week long for lots of funny challenges and WINNING!

Thanks so much for visiting today - I hope you've found a little inspiration here and fine Sleigh Loads of inspiration on The Bug Blog!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Christmas in July @ The Bug Blog!

I know it's been awhile - Life has been crazier than usual. 

However, today kicks off our annual Christmas in July Celebration at The Bug Blog for Bugaboo Stamps.  I just HAD to find time to play along!!

If you've never had the chance to join the fun (and chance to WIN LOTS OF PRIZES) this week is the WEEK! 

Today's Challenge:

So, I used this opportunity to get AHEAD on one of Livy's Special Notes for CHRISTMAS!  

YAH ME - because I'm NEVER this far ahead!!!!  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Snowman Set 02

Papers - PTI Cardstock Erin Bradley Design Prints (Digital Papers)

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Sequins (My NEW FAVE Embellie!), Dimensionals, Computer Generated Sentiment, Pearls & Silky Ribbon

Isn't it just adorable?!  I'm SO pleased with the way this turned out!  :)

If you haven't checked out digi-papers, or have never been a fan (like me), I found this AWESOME digi paper company that I just LOVE.  I've been using a TON of Erin Bradley Design prints.  You can check her out here.

I'll have more creations with her papers to share when time allows.

Well, enough from me - be sure to check out all the inspiration from our designers today - there's a WHOLE LOT!  You won't be disappointed!  

Then, be sure to visit The Bug Blog each day for our newest challenge and play along.  Amazing prizes if you play all week and daily prizes as well!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Unicorns & Rainbows Challenge

Happy Saturday!  

In our neck of the woods we're due for freezing rain and not so great weather - ALL WEEKEND!  UGH, so much for spring being here!

Well, a little something to brighten up the day - a great new Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug Challenge - 

Unicorns & Rainbows!

I opted for the rainbows!  Just a little thinking of you card for an aunt who is battling through a really tough battle.

image - Bugaboo Stamps - Brat Girl Spring Umbrella

Paper - Bazzill Cardstock & Erin Bradley Designs digital papers

Extra STUFF - Paper Piecing & Glossy Accents

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and join in the Unicorns & Rainbows challenge!

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!

Hopefully, the weather is more SPRING like where you're at!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

New Home - Anything Goes

A co-worker of mine just moved into her new house, so of course, a card was necessary to go with the 'welcome home' adult beverage mixer!  :)

So, perfect to share with you today - it's an Anything Goes challenge at The Bug Blog!

And how about this ADORABLE home image from The Bugaboo Stamps Store!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - BUGKITTYHOMESCENE

Papers - Erin Bradley Design Digital papers & Miscellaneous cardstock

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Stickles, Twine & BColored Button

Visit The Bug Blog and join the Anything Goes fun - you could be one of our 3 winners, JUST for doing something you like to do!  :)

Thanks for stoppin' by today - have a GREAT day!

Hugs & Happy Days!

St. Paddy's Day BINGO

Happy St. Paddy's Day!  

Hopefully the Luck of the Irish is with you today!

Today at The Bug Blog we've got a great new St. Paddy's Day Themed Bingo.

My creation - an adorable little St. Paddy's Peeker card for Livy's special box.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Peeker March

Papers - Bazzill & PTI Cardstock; Erin Bradley Designs Digital Paper (St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks)

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuddlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Washi Tape (covered in Gold Stickles & Gold Bling

My Bingo -  Gem, Washi Tape & Bugaboo Image

Head on over to The Bug Blog and join the Lucky BINGO fun!  :)

You can't win if you don't play!

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today -- may you find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!!  

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie Birthday

Happy Thursday Friends!  

Today is an Oldie But Goodie Day at The Bug Blog.  We've dusted off our favorite Oldies and today, I pulled out this fancy Heels and Accessories to celebrate a co-workers birthday.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Heels and Accessories

Papers - PTI Cardstock & Erin Bradley Designs Digi Papers

Extra STUFF - Pearl Stickles, Dimeisionals & Bling

Pop over and see what other oldies the Bug designers busted out - you're sure to be inspired by the creativity.  I know I am every time I visit!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Creatures Great & Small Challenge

I had so much fun with today's Catch The Bug Theme Challenge - 

The challenge - All Creatures Great & Small

So, I dusted off this goofy girl and added her to this cute little card for Glen's aunt.

I just love the way she turned out and hope she will too!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - BUGFUNNYPUP2

Papers - PTI Cardstock & Erin Bradley Design digital prints (LOVE HER STUFF!!!)

Extra STUFF - Button, twine, Glossy Accents, Stickles, Bling, Glue Dots & Dimensionals

Thought I'd share a little up close image too - 

She's got the studs on her collar and a popped up sparkly flower.  :)

Be sure to come join the fun - great & small at The Bug Blog!  We can't wait to see what creatures you bring to the challenge!

Thanks so much for visiting today!

Here's to a great weekend!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Stella Says Sketch @ The Bug Blog

Today there's a great new sketch challenge at The Bug Blog.

So, here's my take on the sketch - a little thinking of you card for a special aunt in our family.

Of course, also use this Swirly Butterfly image that I absolutely love that has retired.

HOWEVER, there are some really awesome new butterflies that would be perfect on something like this at The Bugaboo Stamps Store!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Butterfly (Retired)

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my stash and paper stacks & Coredinations cardstock

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Paper Smoochies Sentiment & Bling

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and join the sketchy fun! 

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Anything Goes @ The Bug Blog!!

Yes Ma'am - we've got an Anything Goes day at The Bug Blog today!

WOO HOO - one of my favorite kinds of days!  :)

Below is a card I whipped up for one of the girlies at the office for her big 5-0 birthday this month.

First time I've had a chance to use this Happy BIrthday Sister and I love it - LOTS of stuff popped up!  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Happy Birthday Sister

Papers - Ms. Sparkle & Co Paperie Cardstock, Erin Bradley Designs prints & Coredinations cardstock from my stash.

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Ribbon, Dimensionals & Glossy Accents

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and join the Anything Goes fun!  You COULD be one of our lucky winners, just by sharing with us your creations!  :)

Thanks so much for visiting today - 

Hugs & Happy Days!