Cut Out Valentine with Whimsie Doodles

I just adore this Digi from Whimsie Doodles - so cute, so kid simple!  Perfect way to say I Love You!!

Image - Whimsie Doodles "Cut Out For You"

Papers - Custom Paper, Bazzill &

Coloring - Copics R81 R83 R89

Tools - Ek Success Punch & Die Cutting Machine (for scissors)

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Stickles, Custom Dew Drops & Dimensionals

You can check out this image and LOTS more over at The Whimsie Doodles Store.

Be sure to visit The WD Blog too - we've got a great "OH SCRAP" challenge going on over there right now too - GET OUT THOSE SCRAPS and get creatin'!!  We all have to make more room for the NEW stuff comin' out, right???

Hugs & Happy Valentine's Day!!

This card has been entered into the following challenges - 

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Valentines (ends 19th Feb)

Creative Stamp Friends - 2W - (2nd week) Valentine (ends 19th Feb)

Hooked on Crafts - M, SIO - (February) Hearts (ends 3rd March)

Pollycraft - SIO - Colours: Reds, Pinks, Creams

Scrappers Delights - M, 2E, SIO - (February) Love (12-25th Feb)

The Crazy Challenge - 2E - Valentines day

Dream Valley Challenges - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Valentine (ends 18th Feb)

One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Anything Goes

PanPastel UK Challenge - 1E, SIO - Love and Romance

Come and Get It Challenges - Color Combo*

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Stella Says Sketch 104 - with Shelly's Images

Bugaboo Stamps and Shelly's Images are partnering up again this month for our

Stella Says Sketch Challenge!!

Complete with Miss Cranky Pants herself!  =)

This weeks sketch - 

And here's my take on this weeks sketch - it turned out SO CUTE!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Ava Flower Patch"

Papers - Doodlebug Design Papers, Cosmo Cricket, Kraft and Bazzill

Copics - 100 E21 E31 E33 E35 E50 RV17 RV19 Y15 Y17 YG17 YG23 YG25

Tools - MS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Custom Flat Backed Pearls, Stickles, Dimensionals, Stazon Jet Black Ink and Miscellaneous Sentiment

Check out The Bug Blog and see what other magnificent images the design team used (and some of Shelly's Design Team even joined us this week too!!).

Then join us - there's lots of great stuff you can WIN by playing along!!! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

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This message sponsored by Kenny K

What a treat for the Bugaboo Design Team to have today's Bugaboo Photo Challenge sponsored by Kenny K digis!

I'm sure you've seen these fabulous fun, sassy and even a little sexy images and today WE get to play with them as part of our Saturday Photo Challenge.

Check out The Bug Blog and the Photo we're using for inspiration.

The image I picked out to use - 

Image - Kenny K "Madison Attitude"

Papers - Paper Studio, Coredinations & Bazzill all from my scrappy box

Coloring - Copics B91 B93 B95 BG32 BG34 E50 E51 RV21 RV23 RV25 YG01 YG03 YG05 YG13YR20 YR21 YR24 100

Tools - EK Success Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - BLING, Doodling, Prima "Got Flowers" flower, Studio G sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink & Dimensionals

You can also check out the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge blog too for more inspiration with these great images.

Then join us over at The Bug Blog for a GREAT Saturday challenge!! 

We can't wait to see how you're inspired!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This has been entered into the following challenges - 

Bugaboo Stamps/Catch The Bug - Photo Challenge

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Oh, Scrap!!!

That's what I was saying when I realized just HOW MANY pieces of SCRAP PAPER I have (in addition the the CRAZY amount of full sheets of paper).

The awesome thing - this month's February challenge at  Whimsie Doodles  is an "Oh SCRAP" challenge - whip up a project that uses up your SCRAPS!!!

My Oh, Scrap project - this adorable card using a new Whimsie Doodles February Release and LOTS of SCRAPS!!

Image - Whimsie Doodles "Easter Jayson"

Papers - Oh, SCRAP - I have no idea, they came out of the SCRAP bin!!

Coloring - Copics B24 B26 BG 13 BG15 E21 E31 E33 E35 E50 RV7 RV19 Y15 Y17 YG01 YG17 YG23 YG25 YR15 R16

Tools - Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Nesties

Extra STUFF - Custom Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Custom Button, Doodling, Dimensionals, Studio G Sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink & Stickles

Come join the Whimsie Doodles Design Team with this month's "Oh, SCRAP" challenge - we can't wait to see what SCRAPS you dig out of your scrapbox!!

Hugs & Scrappy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges - 

Whimsie Doodles - February Oh, SCRAP challenge

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Bugaboo Freebie Friday

And BOY is this Bugaboo freebie just ADORABLE - but I could be partial because it includes a cute kitty!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Kids Girl Cat"

Papers - All from my scrap bin - Basic Grey & Bazzill

Copics - E50 E51 E55 E57 E59 G24 G28  R000 R81 R83 W1 W3

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Custom Lace (American Crafts), Custom Brad, Flat Backed Pearls, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp, Dew Drop Ink & Dimensionals

You can get this super cutie over at The Bugaboo Stamps Store (and check out the rest of the collection).  And, for a bit more inspiration, visit The Bug Blog and check out the awesome projects the rest of the team created!

Hugs & Happy Days!

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Oldie But Goodie Thursday!

It's an Oldies day at Bugaboo today and this cute Made with Love Clyde is being dusted off and used for the upcoming  Valentine's Day!  

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Clyde Made with Love"

Papers - Basic Grey, Kraft & Bazzill - ALL from my scrap bin!

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Dew Drops Ink, Studio G heart Stamp, Miscellaneous Sentiment I Heart You Stamp & Stickles

Visit The Bug Blog and see what the rest of the deal whipped up.

AND, if you haven't played with us for the Stella Says Sketch challenge yet, you've still got time to join us!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This has been entered into the following challenges - 

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - #20 Love is in the Air

Creative Belli - 2W - #136 hearts/Valentine   (2nd wk)

Digistamps 4 Joy - 2W, SIO  - #36 love

Divas by Design - 2E - #21 Love

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - love and hearts (2nd wk)

Whimsy Inspiration - 3E, SIO - #25 love

All You Need is LOVE!

Today our "LOVE" digi is our highlighted image for the week - a PERFECT fit for Valentine's Day AND the Red, White & Pink for your Sweetie Challenge at Shelly's Images!

Here's a little full of love ditty I whipped up.

Image - Shelly's Images "Love"

Papers - Echo Park and Bazzill

Coloring - Copics - C0 C01 C03 R24 R27 R29 R81 R83 YG03 YG06 YG07

Tools -  WRM Sew Ribbon Tool & Stencil - Weave - LOVE THIS NEW little gadget!!  EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Sheer Ribbon from my stash, BLING and Dimensionals

Be sure to visit the SI Blog and check out what the rest of the design team whipped up AND then JOIN US for this week's challenge!! =)  We'd love to have you join us!

Hugs & Happy Almost Valentine's Day!

This creation has been entered into the following challenges - 

Shelly's Images - Red, White & Pink For Your Sweetie

Fab 'n' Funky - 1E, C10 - Love

My Mum's Craft shop - 3E - #43 Love

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - Valentine

Simon Says Stamp - love

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Crafting 4 all Seasons

 Because LOVE is in the AIR this month!!

Bugaboo is sponsoring the Crafting for all Seasons Challenge this week and we can't wait for you to join us!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - "Ava & Deacon Love Word"

Paper - Kraft, Basic Grey & Bazzill (ALL from my SCRAPS bin)

Coloring - Copics - B93 B95 B97 E000 E00 E21 E31 E33 E35 E37 E39R00 R81 R83 R85 R89

Tools - Cuttlebug, Sizzix Scallop Die, MS Border Punch & EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - Pearl Bling, I heart U sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Doodling & Dimensionals

Come Join us for the Crafting 4 All Seasons "LOVE IS IN THE AIR" Challenge - lots of fun to be had, LOVE to be shared and PRIZES to win!!

Hugs & Heart Days!

This has been entered into the following challenges

Crafting 4 All Seasons "LOVE IS IN THE AIR" Challenge

iCopic Challenge - 2E, must use Copics - Hearts

Hooked on Crafts - M, SIO - (February) Hearts (ends 3rd March)

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO, must use digi - (2nd week) Valentine's day (ends 12th Feb)

Cupcake Craft - Pink and Red

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Valentines (ends 19th Feb)

Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - "La-La-Luv You"

Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Be My Valentine (ends 19th Feb)

Stamps R Us - 2W, 2E - (2nd week) Valentine/Love (ends 12th Feb)

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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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Can you say Minky?

Okay, so I don't sew, I don't pretend I sew and I don't pretend to be a sew-er (not sewer) even on TV.

But, YESTERDAY, my mom and honorary G-Ma came over to watch the Super Bowl, Graze and work on Minky Blankets.

What is minky?

It comes in this little box that you see on the table - in strips that are about 4 or 5 inches wide and about 70 inches long and FEELS like HEAVEN!!!  The softest fabric I have EVER felt in my life.

So, my mom and my G-Ma being sewing queens, and I being a sewing jester, or sewing comedy of errors, set out to work on what will be an amazing blanket, while sniffing spray glue fumes in our basement, topped with 'homemade' cranberry orange muffins and champagne (great combination, huh?)

This is how we started it....

And THIS is it JUST ABOUT FINISHED.....the only finishing touch - the black minky binding and it will be ready to curl up on the couch with.  The backside is a solid caramel color.

Isn't it AMAZING??

Yep, this is my new FAVORITE blanket and I just had to share - and heck, I even HELPED sew it!

Yep, wonders NEVER cease! =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

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Whimsie Doodles FEBRUARY New Release

Are you ready?  Can you wait any longer??  =)

How stinkin' cute is this little Easter Lizzie?

Image - Whimsie Doodles "Easter Lizzie"

Paper - Miscellaneous Scraps Printed & CS - ALL from my Scrap Box

Coloring - Copics BG13 BG15 E21 E33 E35 E37 E50 RV17 RV19 V15 V17 Y15 Y17 YG01

Tools - EK Success Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Felt, Buttons, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Doodling, Studio G Sentiment, Dimensionals & BLING

Visit the Whimsie Doodles Store and check out the rest of the new release digis for February - you're gonna love 'em!

Hugs & Happy Days!

365 Days Challenge

Today we're sponsoring the 365 Cards Challenge!

And today's challenge is a sketch challenge.

Here's my spin on the sketch. 

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Scene It - Ladybugs"

Papers - Bazzill, Coredinations & Lime Twist

Coloring - Copics BG11 BG45 BG49 R81 R83 R85 V05 V06 V09 YG91 YG95 YG97

Tools - MS Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Felt, Custom papers, Miscellaneous Sentiment stamp, Prima Bling flower Center, Bling, Doodling & Stazon Jet Black Ink

Wanna get in on the challenge action?  Visit the very talented design team at 365 Cards Challenge Blog and then join us!  =)

Hugs & Happy Day!

This has been entered into the following challenges - 

365 Cards Challenge Blog - Sketch Challenge

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

Allsorts - 1E - #140 Free and Easy February

Stamp, Scrap and Doodle -  Die Cut or Punches

ATCs & Cards With Attitude – 2W - Week 1, Flowers or Anything Goes

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

Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Had to share this one with you - 

I'm not sure if you've given the Philadelphia Cooking Cremes a try, but I HIGHLY recommend it!

We've done it a few times, and I think today's modified recipe has been the best!!

They called them Easy Chicken Enchiladas, in our house they're

Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas!

What you need:

1 small onion, sliced

2 tsp. olive oil

3 cups shredded/cooked chicken (We used extra chicken, so they were good and full of chicken.  

We also boiled them with some seasonings - dried onion, minced garlic & pepper)

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

1 tub (10 oz) Philadelphia Santa Fe Blend Cooking Creme, divided

1 cup Mexican Style Shredded Cheese

Salt, Garlic Powder & Pepper

8 Flour Tortillas (6 inch)

Heat oven 350*.  Boil chicken until cooked, shred.  While cooking chicken, saute onions with olive oil until onions are carmelized - sprinkle Garlic powder & pepper to taste (maybe a 1/8 tsp of each - we just do the shake and season method when we cook at our house).  

Mix together onions, shredded chicken, drained tomatoes and 3/4 of the cooking creme and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

Spoon about 1/3 cup of mixture into center of each tortilla; roll up.  In a greased 9x13 baking dish, place rolled tortilla, seam side down.  Roll all tortillas.  With remaining cooking cream, top tortillas and sprinkle with extra shredded cheese.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until heated.

Top with Lettuce, Sour Cream (and chives) & Taco Sauce.

Enjoy!

Definite DO OVER in our house! 

 Hugs & Happy Days!

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Whimsie Doodles February Snippets

Up for some sneeky peeky snippets before our February Whimsie Doodles New Release??

Be sure to HOP back tomorrow to see at least ONE of the completed projects (and all the new releases for February).
You'll surely be Egg-cited when you see the new stuff!!!!

Hugs & Happy Sneeky Peeky Days!

Lily Pad Cards Red Pink & Green Challenge with Bugaboo!

Bugaboo Stamps is sponsoring the Lily Pad Cards Challenge today!  

WOO HOO!  Have you ever played along over at  Lily Pad Cards  Challenge?

If not, TODAY is the day to join the FUN!!!

The challenge today is this great color challenge - can I tell you how much I love color challenges - makes me think OUTSIDE the crayon box!! =)

With the Red, Pink & Green color inspiration below - whip up a FABULOUS project and share it over at Lily Pad Cards!

Here's my take using the color inspiration - And because today is a Freebie Friday, I used today's Freebie from the new Sassy "Gal Palz" collection.  Isn't she cute??

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Gal Palz" New Release Collection

Papers - K&Co, Kraft & Bazzill 

Coloring - Copics C0 B9 B93 B97 E00 E21 E31 R24 RV55 Y08 Y11 Y26

Tools - EK Success Punch

Extra STUFF - BLING, Doodling & Computer Generated Sentiment

The Inside of the card reads "YOU can do ANYTHING!"

Come join the Lily Pad Cards crew and play along with this weeks Color Challenge.  AND, if you're looking for a Sassy image to inspire you bop on over to The Bugaboo Stamps Store and check out this girlie AND the rest of her posse!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This sassy lassy has been entered into the following challenges - 

Lily Pad Cards Color Challenge

Delightful Challenges - 1E, SIO - Punches & dies

Do You Stack Up? - 3E - Anything goes

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL??

With Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, I thought I'd get us all in the mood (BTW, my hubby has been scouring cookbooks and recipe blogs since mid-January trying to find the PERFECT Super Bowl recipes for our party - I think we're getting close!)  I'll have to share it all with you next week.

Okay, so I digress (see, that's what Football themed stuff does).  Today is one of those Wonderful days of the week where we get out or Oldies and when everyone realizes, "HEY, I love that image, thought I had that image, but when looking for that image and guess what, it's not in my collection!!"

So, that's what I'm doing today with this Oldie But Goodie Bugaboo Brat

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Bugaboo Brat Sports - Football Boy"

Papers - Bazzill & Football textured paper

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Sucucess Punch

Extra STUFF - Plastic 'string' for football laces, Doodling, Dimensionals, Stazon Jet Black Ink & Miscellaneous Thanks Stamp

Hugs & Happy Super Bowl Dayz!

This has been entered into the following challenges - 

Digistamps 4 Joy - 2W, SIO  - #35 for boys   (2nd wk)

Divas by Design - 2E - #20 anything goes

Fab 'n' Funky - 1E, C10 - use a digi

Celebrate the Occasion - 1E - #48 Thank You! (Must use a punch)

Clear It Out! - 2W -Use Old Supplies - TBA Week1

Crafty Sentiments 1E, SIO -  Punches &/Or Dies

Die Cuttin' Divas - must include a Die-cut -#50 Anything Goes

Partytime Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #53 Anything Goes

It's an Alter It Challenge at Try It On Tuesday!

AND, I get to be a GUEST DESIGNER at Try It On Tuesday today!!! =)

How cool is that?!

So, that "Alter It" Challenge??  ADD TEXTURE!  The sky's the limit with this one when it comes to textures! =)

My textures?  Some Fish Net, Some Glitter, Dimensionals and a Really COOL textured Shell!

Image - Shelly's Images "Happy Hour Pineapple"

Papers - Bazzill & Flair Designs from my stash

Coloring - Prism Colored Pencils and MCPT

Tools - EK Success Punches

Extra STUFF - Miscellaneous Fish Net, Shell from my stash, Glossy Accents, Stickles, Studio G Sentiment, ColorBox Tangerine Ink, Doodling, and Dimensionals 

Can you tell I'm ready for a trip to the beach?! =)

Come join the fun this week at Try It On Tuesday, we'd LOVE to have you play along =)

SHOW US YOUR TEXTURE!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

This card has been entered into the following challenges - 

Try It On Tuesday - Alter It - Add Texture