On The Twelfth Day of Christmas

My True Love Gave to me....

11 Pipers Piping, 10 Lords a Leaping, 

9 Ladies Dancing, 8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 

6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 12th Day of Christmas Challenge -
Use a Christmas Song for Inspiration -  
Be sure to tell us what song it is!  =)

And if I wasn't spending the 12 day of Christmas recovering from our FABULOUS Cookie Exchange, I would have made a super cute card made with the JOY digi from the Bugaboo Christmas Word Collection. 

Don't forget, you've got until midnight on December 16 to join us and be eligible for the 12 days of Christmas Prizes!!!  We can't wait to see what you create!! =)

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

PS - Don't forget, Jodie has a 50% off Christmas sale going on right now - so, STOCK UP (plus, tomorrow there's an AWESOME SET that you're not gonna wanna miss!)

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas....

My True Love Gave to me....

 10 Lords a Leaping, 9 Ladies Dancing,

8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 11th Day of Christmas Challenge - Get out that Plaid and let's use it!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "AKV Nativity - SHEEP"

Paper - Doodlebug Design, Coredinations & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics C9 100 C0 C1 R24

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Bakers Twine, Doodling, Custom BLING, Plastic Glitter Snowflake Ornament

I've wanted to use this sentiment FOREVER =)  Guess I can check it off my crafty bucket list now!  =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug 12 Days of Christmas Day 11

Whimsie Doodles December Challenge!

Happy Whimsie Doodles December Challenge!!!! =)

I don't know about you, but even with as crazy busy as the holiday season gets, I always have time to 'reward' myself a bit with a little crafting - since the time between Christmas and New Years will be spend CLEANING and ORGANIZING my studio!

This month we've got a Sketch Challenge with you - I just LOVE sketch challenges!!

So, here's the terrific Sketch we're using for this month's Challenge -

And here's the little card I whipped up using the newly released Snowmies - I just LOVE these guys!!!

Image - Whimsie Doodles "Snowmies"

Paper - Doodlebug Designs, Kraft & Bazzill - I'm LOVIN' the Non-Tradiational Christmas colors!!!

Coloring - Copics C0 BG10 BG11 BG13 R24 R27 R29 V04 V06 YG23 YG25 100

Tools - Cuttlebug, Sizzix Snowflake Die & CM Corner Rounder

Extra STUFF - Candi (custom colored), Stickles, Lime Twist Twine, Ruffly Ribbon from Hobby Lobby, and Dimensionals

Come join the Whimsie Doodles team for the December Sketch Challenge - we'd love to have you AND if you want, you have the chance to become a Whimsie Doodles Guest Designer (HOW FUN WOULD THAT BE??)  Check out the Whimsie Doodles Blog for all the deets on how to enter and be considered to be a Guest Designer!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This trio has been entered into the following challenges - 

Whimsie Doodles - December Sketch Challenge

Crafty Calendar - M, 1E -  December Cold and Frosty

Totally Gorjuss -  #110 Let it Snow

On the Tenth Day of Christmas....

My True Love Gave to me....

9 Ladies Dancing,

8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 10th Day of Christmas Challenge at The Bug Blog is  - Lords A Leaping - Let's make a Masculine Project

Here's mine - and I have to say, even though it has a scantaly clad woman on the front, this is DEFINITELY a Man Card - I can't say I'd want a card with a Scantaly Clad Woman on the front - KWIM?

Image - Bugaboo Stamps  "JJ Christmas - Wrapped Up"

Paper - Recollections Christmas Stack, Bazzill, Coredinations & Kraft

Coloring - Copics E21 E50 E23 E25 E27 E29 G94 G99 R59 R89 W1

Extra STUFF - Custom Colored Bling, Stickles, Doodling & Dimensionals

Day 10 - just a few more days left - but you have until December 16 to complete all the challenge and be a winner!!! =)  Come on over to The Bug Blog and join the fun - You DESERVE a crafty break!!!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This 1/2 wrapped Christmas Gift has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug - 12 days of Christmas Challenge Day 10 - Masculine

Santa Baby....

Don't worry, I won't start singing the Santa Baby song that is lodged in my head as I type this post - I'd hate to have all the dogs in the neighborhood howling!!!  =)

Today over at The Bug Blog - not only are we celebrating 12 Days of Christmas with a challenge a day (stay turned for that challenge project) & lots of great prizes, but we're also giving you another Challenge and chance to WIN today since it's Saturday!!

"SANTA BABY"

What does that mean? 

Maybe it's a Santa card, or a little Sassy card for your honey - whatever "Santa Baby" inspires, whip it up and show us your project!!

Of course, this one is a little sassy for my hubby =) 

Just Gotta love the Christmas JJ's! =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "JJ Christmas - Cheers"

Paper - Bella Design, Coredinations & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics E50 E21 E23 E25 E27 E29 YG63 YG67 BG07 BG09 R35 R37 R39 R000 YR23 YR24

Tools - EK Success Punch, CM Square Punch & EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Ribbon from my stash, Dimensionals, Stickles and Bling

Skid on over to The Bug Blog and see where the rest of the Design Team had their minds (most are rated G instead of this NC17 or R) with this challenge and then JOIN US!!!

You can't WIN if you don't play along!  Plus, wouldn't you rather have paper cuts from crafty projects instead of wrapping paper??? 
My idea of wrapping?  GIFT BAGS!!!

'Nuff Said!

Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This tipsy chic has been entered into the following challenges -
Catch The Bug - Santa Baby Challenge

Bugaboo & Poodles Doodles!!

What fun we had today getting to PLAY along with the Poodles Parlour design team!
Wonderfully FUN images and a terrific challenge.

You can NEVER have too many cards that say THANKS and if this one doesn't warm your heart, I don't know what will!!

So today I whipped up this super cute "Thanks" card in pink & orange using the Poodles Doodles "Immie" image

Image - Poodles Doodles I  Immie

Challenge - "THANKS"

Papers - Miscellaneous prints from my stash, Kraft & Bazzill

Coloring - Copics YR02 YR04 YR07 BG13 BG15 W1 RV11 RV13 RV14 E25 E27 E29

Tools - EK Success Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Bakers Twine, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp, Custom Bling, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Yo Yo & Button from my Button Box

Come on and join the Poodles Doodles challenge - you know you can never have too many cards to say THANKS! =)
Hugs & Happy Days!

This cutie has been entered into the following challenges - 
Poodles Doodles - Thanks

On the Ninth Day of Christmas....

My True Love Gave to me....

8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 

6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 9th Day of Christmas Challenge - Ladies Dancing - so let's make something that is Feminine & Girly!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Fancy SB Collection - Fancy SB Christmas"

Paper - Bazzill, Kraft & Miscellaneous Print

Coloring - Copics G94 G99 R81 R83 R85 R29 R46 Y38 W3

Extra STUFF - Ribbon from my stash, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Studio G Sentiment, Dimensionals & Stickles

Visit The Bug Blog and see the ribbon and bling the rest of the design team used for this Feminine 12 Days of Christmas Challenge.

Hugs & Happy Days!

On the Eighth Day of Christmas....

My True Love Gave to me....

7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying,

5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Today's 8th Day of Christmas Challenge at The Bug Blog is  - Maids a Milking?
How about some Milk & Cookies!

I did a lot of image combining & merging & cropping for this one and what fun I had!!!
GOSH I LOVE DIGIS!!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Bobblehead Christmas - Gingerbread" AND "Digi Papers - Frosty" for the background AND "Make It Snappy - Wide Blank"

Paper - 12 Days of Christmas Paper Stack, Bazzill & Kraft

Coloring - Copics E31 E33 E35 G06 G07 R00 R24 R27 R29

Tools - EK Success Punch, Die Cut Machine (Square Boxes & Snowflakes) & Cuttlebug

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Candi, Dimensionals and BLING

So, we're already to Day Eight - have you had a chance to play along with us yet??
If not, I think after all the hard work you've put in already this December, getting ready for the holidays, you DESERVE a time out!!! =)
Hugs & Happy Holidays!

This creation has been entered into the following challenges -

Catch The Bug - 12 Days of Christmas Day 8 Milk & Cookies

Scrap- Friendzy - Scrap Your Stash Challenge #2 - Paper

Magical Mondays - 2W, mystical/fantasy image - (2nd week) Sketch* (ends 11th Dec)

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