Humor Me Wednesday

We love making Livy smile (and love when she does).  It's usually followed by a silly face, funny laugh or entertaining antics.  All of which we LOVE!  We have a real character on our hands!

So, today's card is just for her!

Tomorrow is Hedgehog Day and this Friday is Give a Kid a Smile Day, so we thought we'd celebrate both and give OUR kid a Smile!!
There are some awesome images that would make any kid smile - why not make your kid smile.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Tulip Hedgie

Papers - Doodlebug Design prints, PTI Cardstock & Kraft

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Stickles, PTI Ink, Miscellaneous Flower stamp, Dimensionals & Raffia

Just another fun and humorous holiday we support at The Bug Blog!

Check out the blog and see what other humorous holidays our designers are supporting.  I think I even saw a "Spunky Old Broad Day" that's celebrated!

Yup, we support everything!  :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Humor Me Wednesday at The Bug Blog!

What crazy holiday are we celebrating at Bugaboo's, Catch The Bug Blog today for Humor Me Wednesday?

Well, this past Sunday was International Moment of Laughter Day, today is BLAH BLAH BLAH Day (fitting since I hear a lot of blah blah blah all the time).  It's also Pet Owners Independence Day and tomorrow? 

International Juggler's Day (Fitting as well since there are a TON of CLOWNS that find their way into our lives).

However, I'm going for the International Moment of Laughter Day - Sounds good and FUNNY to me!

And who better (aside from Stella and Gus) but JJ and her Tequila to give us a chuckle!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Frame It - Life Gives You Lemons
Papers - Miscellaneous from my scrappy bin
Coloring - Copics
Tools - EK Success Border Punch
Extra STUFF - Candi, Dimensionals and Stickles

Have a good Laugh, listen to a little blah blah blah and remember, get your chain saws out tomorrow to juggle (or just leave it to the clowns......).
Hugs & Happy Days!

Cute Monsters ROCK!!!

And we've got a cute one today at Bugaboo!

Everyone loves a CUTE little Monster!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Monster"

Papers - Doodlebug Design and Bazzill Papers from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics BG53 BG57 V06 YG13 YG17

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - GOOGLEY EYES, Miscellaneous Letter stamps, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Dimensionals & Doodling

You can get this cutie at the Bugaboo Stamps Store and if you visit The Bug Blog, you can see what the rest of the team did with this little fellow!

Hugs & Happy Days!

With the Right Shoes

A Girl can do ANYTHING!!

Today over at the Shelly's Images blog we're playing with this fabulous pair of High Heels - and WHO doesn't LOVE shoes???

I just LOVE this pair that Shelly drew up!  =)

And, we've got this great YOU PICK TWO challenge this week to join us for - this challenged, inspired by my favorite breakfast stop - Panera Bread and their YOU PICK TWO menu!

AND - if you visit, and leave me a comment here - I get to pick one winner from the folks that comment to WIN an image from the SI Store.

Image - Shelly's Images "High Heel Shoes"

Papers - WRM & Bazzill

Coloring -  Copics - BG53 BG57 RV14 RV17 RV19 100

Tools - Embossing folder & Embossing Machine

Extra STUFF - Ribbon and Bling from my stash & Doodling.  Sentiment is computer generated.

You can pick up this Sassy and fun image at the Shelly's Images Store and then you can come join us for a little YOU PICK TWO challenge!   =)

So, come play along with us, leave me a little note and I just might pick YOU!  =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submission -
Shelly's Images - YOU PICK TWO

HA HA, Make Me Laugh

 And it's all about the HUMOR!

Bugaboo is sponsoring the Creative Card Crew's Challenge this week and we can't wait for you to join us!

So I recently became addicted to Pinterest - "My Name is Min and I'm a Pin-head" =)
One day, while I was pinning, I ran across this fabulous sign and KNEW it had to grace the cover of a card.

Well, with today's Humor challenge over at the Creative Card Crew, today was the PERFECT time for the cover gracing of this card.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Itchy Sit"
Papers - Bazzill, Coredinations & Basic Grey - ALL from my Scrappy Box
Coloring - 100 E53 E55 E57 R37 R39 R59 W1
Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Custom border, Candi, Dimensionals and Computer Generated Sentiment

Hopefully, no one is offended and everyone is laughing.  =)
I know my hubby and I BOTH had a good laugh!  =)
A few people we know that should be layin' out in the yard, ya know!

So, come join us for the Creative Card Crew's Challenge, and SHOW US YOUR HUMOR!!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This funny card has been entered into the following challenges -
Creative Card Crew's Challenge - Humor
Creative Mondays - Anything Goes
My Craft Spot - 1E - Make us laugh
Paper Playtime - 2W  (2nd week) Pets! And add a Sentiment!

Cookies Make any Day Better

With today's Cookie Kidz New Release Collection from Bugaboo Stamps, you can make someone's day A LOT BETTER!!!

Isn't he cute?

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Cookie Kidz" Collection

Papers - Basic Grey Granola 

Coloring - Copics - B93 B95 B97 E50 E21 E31 E33 E34 E74 E77 E79 N5 N3 N1

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Button from my Button Box, Burlap, Jute, Computer Generated Sentiment & Dimensionals

The inside includes a Cookie and "I Got Cookies!"

To see what the rest of the team did, check out The Bug Blog and then head to the Bugaboo Store and get your Cookie Kidz!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This cutie has been entered into the following challenges - 

Scrappers Delights - M, 2E, SIO - (February) Anything Goes (1-13th Feb)

The Outlawz - Sentiment required - Anything Goes

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards – 3E, 2W – Week 2, Thinking of You / Missing You

Ditzy Craftymess – 2W, C6 – Week 2, Anything Goes

Lily Pad - 2W – Week 2, Patterned Paper

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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!

So Glad to have a BESTIE!

That sends me stuff like this and makes me smile when I need it!

Thought I'd share with all of you too for a smile.

Yep, some days we have a bit of a demented sense of humor!  =)

Gus and Oldie??

Of course he is an Oldie, but always a Goodie! 
Happy Oldie but Goodie day with Bugaboo Stamps!

A little Gus creation for a friend who celebrated a birthday (was making it sounds like 31 was OLD!)
HA!
So, who better to help celebrate than Gus!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamp featuring "Gus Tidbits" Collection -   At My Age
Paper - From Hobby Lobby Beach Stack, Bazzill, Kraft & Tiki Reed paper
Coloring - Copics
Tools - Nesties, Cuttlebug & Computer for digi and sentiment & Sizzix Scallop Die
Extra STUFF - Metal BB Bling

Be sure to check out the rest of the Oldies the team has used at The Bug Blog and BE INSPIRED

Hugs & Happy Days!

8/11/11 Oldie But Goodie

But then when Stella is involved, it's definitely a Goodie!  =)

I absolutely loved the Stella Peeker Collection when Jodie came out with it in June and now I FINALLY got some time to play with it!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Stella Peeker Collection

Paper - Basic Grey, Kraft and Bazzill

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Nesties & EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Ribbon from my stash, CM Corner Rounder punch, Doodling, Bling, Stickles and Dimensionals

Check out the OBG creations from the rest of the Design Team at The Bug Blog - you'll find lots of inspiration - and like me - a few new images that need to join my collection!!!  =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Gus in a Boat?

Happy Tuesday!  How about a Standing O for the new Gus Sports collection at Bugaboo Stamps!

Earlier this month Jodie released a fabulous Stella Peeker collection and Stella without Gus is like S'mores without Chocolate!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Gus Sports" Collection with Sentiment

Papers - Kraft, Bazzill & 

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Twine, Flat Backed BB's and Glossy Accents on bottles, life jacket and glasses

Check out The Bug Blog and see Gus in all his wonderful Sports Glory through the eyes of the Design Team - then head on over to the Bugaboo Store and get yours (and check out the rest of the collection too)!

Don't forget too about our Facebook push - if you haven't 'liked' Bugaboo Stamps yet on Facebook, you don't want to miss out - there's freebies and the chance for you and a friend to WIN a $25 gift certificate to The Bugaboo Store.  A GREAT Prize for telling everyone and a friend that you 'LIKE' Bugaboo (we would have had you 'LOVE' Bugaboo on Facebook, but Like was the best we could do).

Hugs & Happy Days!

Gus in all his Fishing Glory has been entered into the following challenges - 

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - 3E - Sporty

Digi's With Attitude! - SIO - Anything goes challenge

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

Patties Creations - 2W, 2E, SIO, must include a stamped image - 2nd week - Summertime, picture inspiration

Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - Food or drink theme

My Mum's Craft shop - 3E - #11 for a male

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #19 Fun in the Sun

Oldie But Goodie Gus

I love that it's finally that time of the year that I can get out my Bugaboo Stamps Oldie But Goodie Christmas Gus images. 

Today's Oldie But Goodie image is just that - Christmas Gus 'PIMP MY SLED'.  Of course he's fall under the Crotchety Old Fart title, but today he's our Oldie but Goodie. . . . without the Oldie smell......

We were joking with my dad the other day that we're going to 'Pimp' his hospital bed with Christmas lights and flames.

So, needless to say, this card was for dad!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Gus Christmas - Pimp My Sled"

Papers - ALL from my stash (been there FOREVER!!)

Coloring - Copics

Punches - EK Success

Extra Stuff - Stickles & Dimensionals

Challenges this Pimpin' Gus has been entered into -
Top Tip Tuesday - Christmas Inspired
There She Goes - Use Your Stash
Karbers Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes Using a digi

So, show us your Oldies and be sure to check back tomorrow at The Bug Blog and see what Newbie Freebie is available tomorrow at The Bugaboo Store.

Don't forget too - you still have time to join us for this week's Winter Wonderland Challenge.

A little Grin

While I don't have anything crafty for you today, I thought I'd share with you something that gave us all a grin the other day.

With everything that's been going on with my dad and now the newest finding and not knowing our next steps or plan of action quite yet, we continue to try & keep things in our family light with all the heavy we're dealing with.

There's a store near my mom and dad's place called Tractor Supply (some of you KNOW what I'm talkin' about) that has EVERYTHING you could possibly need for the farm - even if you're not a farm person, YOU would have fun wandering thru this store!

LIP JUNK is something we don't skimp on either on the farm.

My mom found this last week and we're STILL laughing about it.

Insert EWWWWWW here, but it's pretty freakin' funny, don't you think?? 
The lip balm is pretty good stuff too! 
Yep, insert big EWWWWWWWW here.   :D

Hope you enjoyed today's grin. 
If you're lookin' for a little tutorial today, stop over to Paul's blog today and see what kind of neat-o stuff he's gonna be teachin' you to do today!

Oldie But Goodie at Bugaboo

I've been trying to replenish my card stash lately, but I seem to be usin' them as fast as I'm makin' them lately! 

Today is an Oldie But Goodie day at Bugaboo Stamps.  I've been making some funny cards for my dad and this just so happens to be one of them.  My dad has always been a morning person, my mom, not so much.  I wasn't much of a morning person growning up either - as kids we had horses and in the summer we 'did' horse shows on the weekend.  What does that mean?  It meant we'd have to wash the horse, clean the tack and load the trailer & motorhome the night before, usually keeping us up into the wee hours of the following morning.  After going to bed for what seemed like a milla-second, we'd get up BTBCOD - Better known as "Before the Butt Crack of Dawn" or "OH Dark Thirty" to those of you who might have grown up in military families.  We'd get the horses, load the trailer and be on our merry way well before SANE people even THOUGHT of getting up on a Saturday or Sunday morning. 

Sure wish I would have thought of this Sentiment Jodie at Bugaboo Stamps included with this Morning Margaret stamp!!  And if you love this one - the Morning Margaret Bundle ROCKS!

Of course, with those Sunday morning Summer Memories, my dad will get a grin.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Morning Margaret-live in a toaster"

Paper - Miscellaneous from my stash including cardstock, Kraft and Core'dinations stock

Extra STUFF - EK Success border punch, Nesties round embossed circle, Copics, Doodling, Diamond Stickles (Granny's gotta have some blingy glasses) & Flatbacked BB's

Dad's back in the hospital - his surgery has been rescheduled b/c he now has pnemonia, so if you have a second and would be willing to say a little prayer for my dad, we would all be so grateful!

Thanks so much for stopping by today - I'm always so happy to have you join my little corner of paradise even for a quick second!

The Ducks are Back!

Sorry I've been absent - This past week has been kind of a blur for our family.  My dad was diagnosed last week with Esophageal Cancer, so we've been playing the waiting game - waiting to hear from the oncologist, waiting for next steps, waiting for next tests and researching until we're all cross-eyed to find out all we can about this disease.  We are optimisitc that they have found it in the early stages and he will make a full recovery.  We are thankful too to be very close to the University of Michigan Hospital and many doctors that are highly touted in this field.

So, I thought I'd make a funny little card to include in his care package, if nothing else at least he'll get a little chuckle, right?

Image - High Hopes Stamped Image (duck)

Papers - Coredinations cardstock & Little Yellow Bicycle (I think)

Technique - Magic Colored Pencil Technique

Sentiment & ? marks - Computer Generated using Snap ITC

Thanks for stopping by today and if you have a chance and wouldn't mind saying a prayer for my dad, it would be much appreciated.

Happy Craftin'!

Min

Some Days......

Wow, can you believe we've made it to Thursday already?!  I'm so looking forward to a long weekend.  Truth be told, ALL of our Christmas decorations are still up - tree, lights, village, wreaths, EVERYTHING.  So, this weekend, since we're supposed to see 40* and a little sunshine, we're going to try and get the outside lights taken down during the day and then move inside and 'De-Christmas' the house (that's a word in the K-ski house).  In the meantime, over the last week or so, we've accumulated about 8" of snow, and when I was going through some shared stamped images, I came across this one - way too funny in my mind and thought I'd whip up a little Hang in There card.

I used a Pagemaps sketch that Cheryl posted as part of  January's Sketch-A-Thon at Scrap-Friendzy.

The sentiment inside reads - "Some Days You Just Can't DUCK Quick Enough!  Hang In There"

Image - Not sure where it originated from, but LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Technique - Magic Colored Pencil Technique

Papers:  Coredinations lime green, white & navy cardstock and printed paper from another old Christmas stack

Miscellaneous - Prima BLING snowballs, sheer ribbon, computer generated sentiment (LD Artsy - picked up from Scrapnfonts)

Thanks so much for stopping by and spending a little time here with me today.  This weekend we're switching to Valentines Day projects - I have the honor of helping with a few of Colin's Valentines Days cards this year because he's getting a new baby sister right around Valentines Day.  I'm also working on a 10 Things I Love About You album that I'll be teaching a class for the beginning of Febuary at Live Laugh Love Scrap in Oxford.  I hope to have some photos of that little baby this weekend!

Have a great day - keep warm and Happy Craftin'!

Min

What's up on YOUR End?

Thought I'd share this quickie card I created - I'm trying to use up some of my scraps, so you'll probably see a few cards made out of this paper in the near future........

I thougth this image from High Hopes Stamps was just too funny - Ever have one of these days where the world looks better standing on your head?!

The inside of the the card says "What's Up On YOUR End?"  Seemed to be a bit better for the person it's going to than "What the Duck?!"  Maybe we'll save that sentiment for another day.  ;o)

Magic Colored Pencil Technique was used to color the duck.

Hope you're having a great day 5 of the new year!  If you haven't had a chance yet to get over to Scrap-Friendzy, RUN!  We're havin' a blast over there with all the great inspiring sketches.  You'll be amazed AND inspired!!

Happy Craftin'!

Min

The last of the Turkeys. . . .

And JUST in time for Turkey Day!!  I put together a few of these for our family.

It was a perfect card for Cheryl's challenge at Scrap-Friendzy - Use the scraps from your last layout.  Because my layouts have been few and far between lately, all my layout scraps were still within reach! 

I thought this image was just too funny!  The Sentiment seemed appropriate as every year after Thanksgiving I remember my mom 'soaking' what was left over of the turkey and making Turkey Soup.  Ah, the holiday memories!  : )

Image - Dustin Pike Freebie

Technique - Magic Colored Pencil Technique

Papers - Left over Scraps from a layout I did for Colin's Album 

Sentiment - Computer Generated - LDJ Noodge (Scrap N Fonts)

Miscellaneous - Doodling, Googley Eyes, Dimensionals for Turkey's feet & beak & Stickles!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families & find some fabulous Black Friday Deals!

Happy Craftin'!

Min

A Short Week.....

and progress to boot! 

We had yesterday off from work to celebrate Veterans Day.  Go figure, even though Veterans Day was this past Wednesday, the company I work for celebrates it after the fact - it is called 'Deer Hunting Day'.  We still celebrate Veterans Day at our house on the actual day as both of our dad's were in the service and we are so thankful for our Veterans AND our Soldiers!!!

Okay, so on that 'Deer Hunting Day' thought - Let me attempt to paint a picture for you - I grew up in a small town that actually has what they call a 'Buck Pole' at the local sporting goods store (a little town sporting good store).  All the locals on the first day of rifle hunting season that have gone out hunting and 'bagged a buck' brings their deer to the 'sporting goods store' and they all admire who got the biggest one......hmmmmm, sounds like a guy thing, doesn't it? 

Please let me remind you, we don't hunt, we feed bambi, we don't eat him (not that there is anything wrong with hunting if you do and use the meat).  I grew up in Hicksville USA, and this event each year made the front page of our local weekly paper.  It is BIG news, every year!  My dad used to go 'hunting' though it was more hanging out with his buddies, playing cards and drinking......just ask my mom about the year she packed his extra socks in his gun case and he never found them........

I digress.....be prepared for another one. . . . . right about NOW!  So, we both had the day off and a list of things we wanted to check off - we're getting ready for two Thanksgiving dinners next week, so a trip to Costco was a given yesterday.  I usually go, run in, get what we need and run out.  Well, yesterday we spent 2 1/2 hours wandering through.  It was time well spent, we got what we needed and a few 'extras'.  Believe it or not, there is a crafty reason I'm telling you about our Costco trip :) I have some new 'lighting' news to share. 

My studio is in our finished basement.  No natural light.  Several years ago, before I got back into scrapbooking and was cross stitching till my eyes crossed, my folks got me an Ott-light for Christmas one year.  I love the light it gives off.  Anyway, in my studio, I have three can lights in the ceiling and up until this point, I've been using your standard light bulbs.  Yep, the ones that kind of give off the yellow kind of hue.  Well, in our wandering at Costco, we found a 6 pack of the 'daylight' light bulbs (energy savers too).  Can I just tell you HOLY COW, what a difference?!  Even Glen was completely blown away by just the difference in lighting!  You know you're getting 'old' when you get excited about lightbulbs!  HA HA! :oD

I can't wait to get back into my studio tonight!!

Okay, now that I've blah blah blahed your ear off, I want to share with you a little quickie I put together last night for my nephew for Thanksgiving (with my new lights).  I love making cards for my nephew Colin.  From the stories I hear from his mom, he always gets a kick out of 'reading' them (he's 4).  Anyway, when I saw this Turkey on a Scooter, it seemed like a perfect 4 year old Turkey card!

I used the Scrap-Friendzy "Thanksgiving Recipe Challenge."  We had a list of items we could use and we had to pick 5.  I used:  Twine, Patterned Paper, Buttons, Embossing & Distressing.

 

Materials:

Papers:  Leaf print - Hobby Lobby, Brown, Rust & Green from my scrap stash

Image:  High Hopes Stamps (I stamped him and then enlarged him)

Technique:  Magic Colored Pencil Technique

Cuttlebug:  Argyle Embossing Folder

Miscellaneous:  Stickles - Diamond & Silver, Twine, Colorbox Olive Ink, Buttons from the button box

Thanks so much for stopping by and being patient with my yakkin' today!

I hope you're having a wonderful day!

Happy Craftin'!

Min

White Trash Birthday Bash

So, this is pretty much were all my creative energy went yesterday - our friends were having their 2nd Annual White Trash Bash, so Glen and I both needed costumes to 'fit in'.  This fat suit and pink polka dotted dress has more miles on it than we ever thought possible.  So much for my hairapy yesterday, huh? 

Here's just one of the photos from last night.  We took a few more you can check out on our family blog here. 

I'll be back later with some real creativity. ;-)

Figured a good chuckle was in order this morning.

Happy Craftin'!

Min