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)

Whimsie Doodles Inner Elf

Embracin' a little Inner Elf today - and I just love all these colors together!!

This was a Facebook Freebie from Whimsie Doodles for 'liking' us on Facebook. 

Pretty stinkin' cute, huh?

Image - Whimsie Doodles - Inner Elf

Paper - Cosmo Cricket? & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics - BG45 BG49 YG03 YG13 YG17 RV14 RV17 RV19 YR04 YR07

Tools- EK Success Punch, Cuttlebug, Snowflake embossing folder & Nestie circle & scallops

Extra STUFF - Dimesionals, Custom BLING, and Bakers Twine

You've still got time to join us for November's "Tag You're It" Challenge over at Whimsie Doodles!  

Know what you can win?!?!?!  

Starting this month, we will have two (2) winners for each challenge! One (1) lucky winner will be drawn at random to win a FREE Whimsie Doodles image, of their choice, from our latest release. And the second winner will join our team as a Guest Artist in January 2012!! 

If you would like to be considered for the Guest Artist spot, you must...

- Have a blog

- Use a Whimsie Doodles Image on your challenge creation

- Place an asterisk(*) by your linked name, so we know you are interested

- Be willing and able to join us the entire month of January 2012

In return...

- you will receive the ENTIRE January 2012 digital release

- a link to your blog will be placed on the Whimsie Doodles blog for the month

- you will be provided with a Guest Artist badge to display on your blog

Make sure to check out our Monthly Challenge Details page for all rules and specifics.

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card was entered into the following challenges - 

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (1st week) Christmas (ends 4th Dec)

Hooked on Crafts - 2W, SIO - (2nd week)  Punches and /or Diecuts (ends 26th Nov)

Paper Creations Ink - 2W - (1st week) Christmas (ends 30th Nov)

Whoopsi Daisy  - SIO- Anything Goes at Christmas (+ Blog Hop)

Paper Pretties Challenge

The Bugaboo Stamps Design Team is playin' along with the Paper Pretties team today in a great challenge!!

Black, White & Gold

AND we got to play with Paper Pretties Images too! =)  I picked up the "You're SO Sweet" digi.

Image - Paper Pretties "You're So Sweet"

Papers - Bazzill, Miscellaneous Gold Metallic & Black/White Dots

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Heart Shaped Bling, Studio G Sentiment Stamp, Color Box Ink, Dimensionals, Gold Cording

Check out The Bug Blog and see what the rest of the design team whipped up and which Paper Pretties Images they used and THEN come join the FUN!!!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Boy, OH Boy!!

Boy, OH BOY - are boy cards TOUGH for me.  Guess that's why they call it a challenge, huh??

Today a few of us Bugaboo chicks are playin' along with the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge.

The challenge??

Something for a BOY!  Like I said - Boy stuff (any kind of BOY stuff) is tough for me.  Something about Ribbons and Bling that I just love.

Well, I took this challenge, mud and all and just LOVE how it turned out!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bugaboo Brats I Sean

Papers - Bazzill, Kraft & Prints from DCWV Boy stack (THANK GOD FOR THIS!!)

Coloring - Copics W1 YR15 YR16 YR18 BG18 BG49 BG45 YG91 YG95 YG97 E50 E21 E23, E25 E27 E29 R000

Tools - EK Success Zig Zag Punch

Extra STUFF - Buttons, Doodling, Dimensionals AND I even snuck a little BLING in there! =)

BOY OH BOY did this turn out good! =)

Come on over and see what the rest of the troops did at the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge Blog.  Play along and YOU could win some fabulous prizes!!!  Plus, we want to see your take on the "BOY Oh BOY" challenge!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This cute boy card has been entered into the following challenges-
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

A little Turkey Talkin'!

Care to join the Bugaboo Stamps Design Team for a little Turkey Talkin' Challenge today? 

This week, we're welcoming ANYTHING that can be related to Thanksgiving or Turkeys.

Gobble till you Wobble baby is all I can say!!!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bobblehead Thanksgiving Turkey

Papers - Bazzill & Reminisce

Coloring - Copics - G23 G25 G63 R27 R46 E23 E25 E27 YR23 YR24 YR15 YR16 YR18

Tools - Fiskars Punch

Extra STUFF - Googley Eyes, Dimensionals & Candi

Be sure to join us this week for the "Let's Talk Turkey" challenge at The Bug Blog.  You can't win awesome Bugaboo Stamps, if you don't play along!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

You're invited....

To Gobble Till You Wobble for our After Turkey Day Dinner!!

Yep, it's the Annual Kantina Turkey Day and with that comes an invite.

I saw this Margaret Calendar Month - Thanksgiving image and KNEW it was going to grace this years Turkey Day Invite!

Even better yet, it's an OLDIE BUT GOODIE day at Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug and THIS is a PERFECT FIT!! =)

A little Sneak Peek of the inside too

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Margaret Calendar Months - Thanksgiving

Paper - Kraft, Bazzill &amp

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & MS Punch

Extra STUFF - Raffia, Dimensionals and Computer Generated Sentiments

The poem on the left side of the invite just makes me laugh!!

For more Oldie Inspiration, be sure to visit The Bug Blog and see what other Oldies were unearthed for today!  I know there's a few I'll be addin' to my collection!! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This old girl has been entered into the following challenges -

Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (2nd week) Thank you OR Thanksgiven (ends 22nd Nov)

CCEE Stampers - 1E, JFF - 2 Diecuts OR 2 Punches

Crafty Purple Frog - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Use Orange (ends 23rd Nov)

Meljens Designs - SIO - Fall

Rainbow Lady's - 2E - Thanksgiven

Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E - Giving thanks (2nd wk)

The Paper Variety - 1E - #60 thanks

Whimsical Wednesdays - Thanksgiving (2nd wk)

Die Cuttin' Divas - must include a Die-cut - #41 What Time Is It? It's Turkey Time!

Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - 2E - Thanksgiving

Jen's Digi Stamps - 2W, SIO - #8 Autumn/Fall 2nd Week

A Sleddin' We Will Go!

We had snow flurries last week and I can only imagine what this week will bring - with snow on the horizon,  today's little ditty seemed fitting - I'm just hoping this isn't me trying to get into work in the near future!  LOL  Dashing through the snow on I-75 is NOT my idea of a GOOD MORNING!

This cute Sledding Elfling is part of the November New Releases from Whimsie Doodles.

I pulled out some Christmas print I'd had in my stash for a bit that had not been used and am pleased how it turned out - this print is a bit outside my comfort zone.

Image - Whimsie Doodles "Sledding Elfling"

Papers - Kraft, Bazzill, Miscellaneous print

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties (Wonky Rectangles) & EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Bling, Dimensionals, Metallic Doodling, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Studio G Sentiment & Stickles

Have you been over to the Whimsie Doodles Blog, or the Store to see some of the super fun digis Melyssa's been creating for the holiday season?

Visit, you won't be disappointed!  AND, if you haven't been to our Whimsie Doodles Facebook Page to 'Like' us, head on over there (there's a super duper cute freebie waiting for you!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This has been entered into the following challenges - 

Sweet Stamps - 1E, C10, SIO - #40 Red Green & Gold

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (2nd week) Anything goes with a Digi (ends 20th Nov)

Hooked on Crafts - 2W, SIO - (1st week)  Punches and /or Diecuts (ends 26th Nov)

It's A . . .

Pocket Challenge today at The Bug Blog!!
And let me tell you, this was a bit of a challenge for me!!  Pockets aren't something that I use on a regular basis (unless you take into account the pockets I always leave my lip balm in and then run through the wash!)
So, what did I do with this POCKET challenge??
Well, I got out my scrappy tools and whipped up a scrapbook layout about -
The Tie Dye Craze....In Our Back Yard.

If you remember me mentioning the this summer the Tie Dye T-shirt Booth for the Grateful Dead Concert in our Backyard, then you'll smile at the page going in our Album - what's that they say - if it Ain't in the Scrapbook, it didn't happen!  =)

The great thing is Jodie has a super cute Dottie Hippie that is PERFECT for this layout (don't you think).  Heck, I even included a photo of Glen and I in our Tie Dyes on the beach in Punta Cana when we too our Anniversary Vacation, and photos of Glen and Chris creating their works of art!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Dottie Collection" - Dottie Hippie

Papers - Kraft, Bazzill & DCWV Hippie Collection

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties, Sizzix Scallop Die, Die Cutting Machine and Make The Cut for the Title, EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - "PEACE, LOVE & TIE DYE" title cut with die cut machine, Felt (for heart), Stickles, Bling, Dimensionals, Prima Flower, Wooden Sun from J's or M's (can't remember which)

So, WHERE'S the Pocket I've referred to that was such a challenge for me?

Well, right here of course - a secret little place for me to tuck the journaling into (so our kids don't think we're total nut jobs when they look at these albums years from now.  =)

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit today - be sure to pop on over to The Bug Blog and check out what the rest of the design team created - you'll be AMAZED at all the pockets!! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This Tie Dye layout has been entered into the following challenges - 
Catch The Bug - It's in The Pocket Challenge
Heart Song Inspirations - 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - 2W, 1E, SIO, must use a digi - texture
Crafty Catz - 1E - use a digital image
Fashionista Friday - try something new
Fun with Shapes & More - 2W, JFF, must include die cut/punch - use something three times
Inspire Me Fridays - always anything goes

Tag, You're It!

With Christmas right around the corner (can you believe it??)

Well, this month at Whimsie Doodles, we're doing a "TAG, you're it" challenge.

Get out those super cute Christmas stamps and whip up some super cute, festive and SNOW much fun Gift Tags!!
Here's mine - I tagged my Annual Cookie Exchange Invitation with a super cute Christmas Gifts Gift Tags from Whimsie Doodles.

Images - Whimsie Doodles "Christmas Gifts" Gift Tags & 'Tis the Season -Gift Box Paper pieced

Paper - Miscellaneous prints from my out of control stash, Kraft & Couture Coredinations &Coredinations

Coloring - GIMP program

Tools - Computer, MTC & Die Cut Machine

Looking for some ideas, or super cute Christmas Digis??  If you missed it last month, Melyssa created some amazingly cute Tis' the Season & Christmas Gifts Gift Tags, PERFECT for holiday gift giving!
And, if you haven't visited this month, there are some AWESOME Newly Released images you're not going to want to miss!!

Show us YOUR gift tags!!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

These tags have been entered into the following challenges - 

Whimsie Doodles - Tag, You're It

"Snappy" Bugaboo New Release

Jodie's at it again with these way too stinkin' cute Make it Snappy Images!!  Today's New Release is the Reindeer Trio that comes with "Season's Greetings" or a Blank sentiment area.

Well, I'm back at it again too with the holiday Tee's and made this "Reindeer Games" for another family kiddo - these little suckers are like Pototo chips - you can't just have ONE!!!

Sorry the photos are a little rough - with this 'daylights saving....er you don't get daylight again till fall time change' it's kind of thrown me for a loop taking photos after work.  DOH!

 I just LOVE the way this turned out - I'm beginning to think I'm going to have to start making some of these for myself!  =)  Stay Tuned!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "More Make It Snappy - Reindeer Trio"

Coloring - GIMP

Tools - Iron, Tshirt from JoAnn, Photo Effects Inkjet Transfer Paper, Ink Jet Printer, Scribble for added Bling

Check out what the rest of the desgin team did with this trouble makin' Christmas Trio at The Bug Blog and then be sure to visit The Bugaboo Store and get your holiday trio (You'll love the rest of the collection too - these Make it Snappy images MAKE ME SMILE!!)

Thanks for visiting today!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This has been entered into the following Challenges -

Wee memories - C4,  #75 Hand made Gifts (see Challenge for details)

Creative Inspirations Paint - 1E - Anything Goes

Forever Friends - 2W, SIO, must include animal - (2nd week) Bling Bling (ends 14th Nov)

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes PLUS Brown

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Whimsie Doodles & Facebook!

Whimsie Doodles has a Facebook Page and we'd LOVE if you "Like" us.  Pop on over and check it out - of course, we're not asking you to "Like" us for NOTHIN' - can you say SUPER CUTIE Christmas FREEBIE??? 

Visit our Facebook page and see!

EVERYONE LOVES A FREEBIE!!