New Release at Bugaboo Stamps

Happy New Release Tuesday from The Bug Blog and Bugaboo Stamps!  

We've a Goofy little ditty, just in time for Halloween - a great way to kick off my Halloween Card Making.

Lots of kids in the family that I send Halloween cards to.

Starting with this Goofy Hween Cat!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Goofy Hween Cat
Papers - Miscellaneous print from paper stack & Coredinations Cardstock
Coloring - Copics
Tools - MS Goo Punch
Extra STUFF - BLING, Dimensionals, Stickles, Miscellaneous Halloween Stamp & Stazon Jet Black Ink
Visit The Bug Blog and see what the other designers did with this goofy cat AND then visit The Bugaboo Stamps Store and add this Halloween cutie and some other great Bugaboo digis to your collection!
Hugs & Tropical Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie: Belated Anniversary Edition

Another great Oldie But Goodie Day at The Bug Blog.

So, because we were on vacation for our anniversary and because it was absolute CHAOS when we were trying to GET to vacation, I didn't get a chance to share with you a little Anniversary card I whipped up for my Hubby!

10 years ago August 15, my wonderful hubby and I got married during the East Coast Black Out of 2003 - no power and boy did we fly by the seat of our pants on our wedding day.

Everything that could have gone wrong did - it rained 3 hours before our ceremony (and we were getting married outside), I was loading a generator with my daddy into the back of his pick-up at 7 am on my wedding day, my sister lost my husband's wedding ring as we were getting ready to walk down the aisle.  We had a porta-pottie on the patio - we had hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken on the grill for our meal - but even with all the things that didn't go as we'd planned, we had an UNFORGETTABLE wedding day - and we celebrated with so many special people in our lives, family and friends.  We can't help but smile when we think of all the craziness we dealt with on our special day, but WOW, it was truly AMAZING.
And 10 years later, it seems like just yesterday!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Jack and Diane (merged a little part of another Bugaboo Image for the Heart)

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my Scrappy Bin

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Metallic BLING, Dimensionals, Doodling, ColorBox Ink & Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp

Visit The Bug Blog and see what Oldies are seeing the light of day today!

Hugs & Happy Tropical Days!

Stella Says Sketch @ The Bug Blog!

We're back with our bi-weekly Stella Says Sketch Challenges now that the summer is all but gone.

Today, we've got this little ditty for you.

Perfect for this little New Addition card I whipped up for a cousin and her family who just adopted a baby girl.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - AKV Baby Teddy

Papers - Doodlebug Design & Miscellaneous CS Scraps from my bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Stickes, Doodling, Pearls, Paper Smooches & Stazon Jet Black Ink

So, visit The Bug Blog and see what fabulous projects the rest of our designers whipped up using this sketch!

THEN, come play along!!

You've got the chance to be Bugaboo WINNER!  :)

Hugs & Happy Tropical Days!

Anything Goes Challenge

So, today is an ANYTHING GOES Challenge day over at The Bug Blog.

So, why not join the Anything Goes FUN!!

So, I know I'm a month early for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but I had to share a card that I made for a dear friend of mine who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer earlier this year.  

Earlier this summer, she finished her radiation treatments, so it was only fitting that she received a cute "BOOB" card & a girly R&R gift!  =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Some Support - Use a Lift

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my scrappy box & mini pads

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Paper Smooches Sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Dimensionals and BLING (because EVERY Celebratory BOOB card needs BLING)

Be sure to join us over at The Bug Blog and play along this week - you could be one of our WINNERS!

Hugs & Happy Tropical Days!

Shelly's Images Roll 'em Challenge!

Shelly's Images has a new challenge today for the month of September!

It's on of my favorite SI challenges - 

The Roll 'em Challenge. 

And for September, instead of just rollin' three times, I rolled 5 times just to make it a bit more challenging!  Who doesn't like a REAL Challenge, right?!

What numbers did I roll??

2 - Border, 3 - Die or Punch, 4 - Kraft Paper, 

6 - Item of your choice (Doodling), 0 - Brads, Buttons or Bling

Image - Shelly's Images - Ladybug Afternoon

Papers - Miscellaneous from my Scrappy Stash

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties, EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - BLING, Doodling, Dimensionals, Paper Smooches Sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink

Head over to the Shelly's Images Blog and join the Roll 'Em fun!!

We'd love to have you!!  Heck, you could even be one of our winners and win you some Shelly's Images Doodles!!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Happy CUPCAKE DAY!

It's Oldie But Goodie Day at The Bug Blog and all I have to say is BRING ON THE CUPCAKES!!!

A little birthday ditty for a good friend of ours who recently celebrated a CUPCAKE DAY!

This great oldie is one I'm so happy I had to use!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Cupcake Border

Papers - Miscellaneous from my Scrappy Bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals & Stickles

Thanks so much for visiting today - and celebrating a CUPCAKE Day!  =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

New Release - Boo to You!

I LOVE this time of the year.  I.PUFFY {heart} it!

Add Pumpkin Carving and Apple Picking right at the top of the 'Reasons I PUFFY {heart} Fall!!!

Imagine how excited I was when I saw that Jodie had this great new release for us to play with today! 

Yep, I will get ahead on my Fall & Halloween cards.  We picked up a new printer over the weekend, a Canon Pixma to replace our not-so pleasing, make my head-spin while trying to print HP printer.

(Can you say BIG YUCK-O).  

Can I tell you - I PUFFY {heart} our new printer!!

I just might get caught up on some of my scrapbooking here in the near future - I love it that much - prints photos fabulously!!

Yes, Sir - lots of PUFFY {heart}'s around here this weekend!

Another PUFFY {heart}   I'm not sure if I told you about our afternoon routine while we were in Aurba.....well, it involved Frozen Pina Coladas for both my hubby and I.

Well, we've both been missing our afternoon cocktail hour, so we broke out the tropical glasses, mini umbrellas and Rum.  Yep, Pina Colada Saturday....and Sunday....and Monday (hey, we HAD to celebrate the end of summer, right?)

Anyway, I so completely digress - so check out this fun, gotta add to your collection "Boo Ghost" image from Bugaboo Stamps

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Boo Ghost

Papers - Some new Doodlebug Design 'Halloween Parade' Collection  (I PUFFY {heart} this paper) :) & Coredinations Cardstock

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties 

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Stickles and BLING 

Visit The Bug Blog and see what our other designers whipped up with this spooky Halloween image.  

You'll be scared out of your mind with DELIGHT!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie @ The Bug Blog

Mooooooo-chas Gracias (or Mucho-Grassy-Ass as my silly cousin Eric often puts it).

Yep, it's an Oldie But Good Thursday at The Bug Blog and you bet we've got some fun oldies dusted off and seeing the light of day today!

This one, a little THANK YOU note - 

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Mini Set Animal Sentiments

Papers - Bazzill Cardstock & Doodlebug Design Prints

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - FELT for the Flower, BLING, Dimensionals, Twine, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp, Stazon Jet Black Ink and a Button from my Button box

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other creations the design team whipped up and remember, you can pick up this image and lots of other fun images at The Bugaboo Stamps Store, and maybe even a freebie if you time it right.  =)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submissions - 

Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W, E5 (W1 of 2) #88- Any Sentiment
Delightful Challenges - W, 1E, SIO - Make the Cut 
Happy Campers - M, 3E - #21 (W2 of 4) Use a Stamp

Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (W2 of 3)  Anything Goes

New Release at Bugaboo Stamps!

Yep, it's one of our favorite days at Bugaboo - New Release Day!!

And today's New Release is BEARY-SWEET.....
and makes me SMILE!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bear Bee Hive

Paper - Miscellaneous Scraps from my scrappy bin

Coloring- Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Doodling, Dimensionals, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp & Stazon Jet Black Ink

Be sure to see all the BEARY Special creations over at The Bug Blog & then head over to the Bugaboo Store and add this cutie to your collection!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie @ The Bug Blog

Yep, we're dustin' a few more off from the Bugaboo Oldies vault.

And this is one that was whipped up for our nephew's dad for Father's Day (yah, I know - a bit late posting.....been one of those summers!)

I so suck at BOY cards, but I kind of like the simplicity of this one.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Kidz - Dad Boy

Papers - Miscellaneous from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK SUCCESS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Metal BLING & Dimensionals

Check out The Bug Blog and see what other oldies the team dusted off - believe me, you'll be inspired!

Hugs & Happy Days! 

10 Year Aruban Anniversary!

So my hubby and I just returned from our Aruban Anniversary trip - it's been 10 years that we've been married, which just doesn't seem possible....it seems like just yesterday!  As some of you know, Glen and I were married during the East Coast Black out of 2003.  As if getting married isn't stressful enough, we got married with NO POWER!  Can you say crazy?!

Well, we had a WONDERFUL time - relaxing, sand, sun, surf (and adult cocktails on the beach) - it was the PERFECT anniversary trip!  And POWER was included! :)

So, because I have very few projects together for this week since we've been done for nearly 2 weeks and it's been a month since I've been in my studio, I thought I'd share with you a few photos from our Aruban Paradise  :)

Ready for the Caribbean Sunshine?

 This was our view every morning when we had breakfast - pretty breath taking, huh?

Our Feet in the Sand Photo (we have one of these from EVERY vacation we've taken since we've been Married)

Dinner at the Ginger an Asian Fusion restaurant - YUMMO!

 On our last day on vacation, my hubby had to take a pic of his breakfast plate.
Needless to say after nearly 2 weeks of breakfasts like these, he's given up bacon, sausage & eggs for a bit.  :)

Gorgeous Beach view from our balcony - Every morning over coffee!

One of Glen's many scaly lizardly friends.

 Another view from our balcony at a different angle

Dinner at The Red Parrot - FABULOUS Beef Tenderloin!  YUMMO squared!

Twilight on the beach one evening

Yep, so those are a few of the crazy amount of the photos we've taken.
They make me smile just looking at them.  Can't wait to get them printed and start putting them in the scrapbook.

Oh and before I forget, I MUST share a funny shirt we picked up.
The FRONT of the shirt says "Chill..."
And the BACK of the shirt....

Yep, welcome back to reality! :)

Hugs & Happy Tropical Days!

B-I-N-G-O at Bugaboo

Can you say BINGO???

You bet ya - its BINGO day at Bugaboo!

My Bingo - Starts with D (as in DIVA....this card was for my mum), Bold Colors & Pearl

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Flower Pot 1

Papers - Miscellaneous 'tovers from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Miscellaneous Sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Pearls & Stickles

So, head over to The Bug Blog and join the BINGO game!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

VACATION TIME @ Bugaboo Stamps!

After 3 1/2 years, 1,862 posts and countless challenges, Jodie has decided to take a much needed vacation and has given the team a much needed break too!

So, we're taking a little VACATION over at The Bug Blog.  

Everybody needs a little summer vacation, right?

BUT, we'll be back beginning August 15 with our Bugaboo Oldie But Goodie Thursday Creations!

Jodie has decided to keep the 50% sale up during this summer vacation - What does that mean?  If you missed out on getting your images or just have to have more there is STILL plenty of time to shop!

In the meantime - keep craftin', we've got lots of fun challenges up our sleeves!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Bugaboo Tropical Photo Challenge

So, today we have a photo challenge and THIS photo challenge says to me - VACATION and a TROPICAL DRINK in hand!  WOO HOO!

And Tropical Drink in hand is exactly what I created!  =)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Summer Drink

Papers - Papers from a 6x6 stack (my recent happy mail)

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Studio G Sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Doodling, Dimensionals, Stickles & Crystal Glaze

Head over and see how the rest of the team was inspired by this AWESOME Vacation photo!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - W, 3E – No. 134 - Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles - W, 1E, SIO – No. 46 - Summer Time

Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 113 - Anything Goes!

Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenges - 2W, 2E, C10 - No. 4 - Week 2 - Summer

Oldie But Goodie Thursday

It's Oldie But Goodie Day at The Bug Blog!

I thought I'd share with you a card I whipped up for my cousin's kiddo's teachers - end of year gifts.

I've always wanted to use this cute Ava image and this was the PERFECT chance to use it!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Ava School sign it 2

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from DCWV School Stack & Cardstock from my Scrappy Bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Button, Twine, Crystal Effects & Dimensionals

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and visit today!

Hugs & Happy Days!

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!

Did you have a fun time with our Christmas In July Celebration this week?

WE SURE DID!

And we want to THANK YOU all for playing along with us this week.

So, the reason we're all here today - MY digi WINNER!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......

Debi

Congratulations to Debi who will receive the cute "Santa getting Sloshed" I mean, "Tropical Santa Drink" digi from Bugaboo Stamps!

Debi - leave me a comment on this post with you email addy (I'll set the comment setting so that your comment will be caught and not posted).  I'll send the digi over to you. =)

Thanks again to everyone for playing along this week!

Hugs & Happy Days!

BINGO @ The Bug Blog

Yep, it's a BINGO Saturday at The Bug Blog!!

My BINGO for the day??

RIBBON, Bugaboo Image & Sentiment

The creation - a little Feel Better Bear for a family member who has been a strong woman battling some tough stuff lately!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bear Balloon 3

Papers - Miscellaneous scraps from my bin including some of my favorite DeLovely papers I've been hoarding since they discontinued it!

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Velvet Ribbon, Paper Smooches Sentiment, Dimensionals, & Stazon Jet Black Ink

Thanks for stoppin' by today for a visit.

Be sure to swing by The Bug Blog and join the BINGO fun!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submissions:

Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 51 -  Anything goes

*new challenge* Creative Fingers - (M - July and August, then W), C10 - Week 3 - Anything Goes

Digi Haven – 2W, 3E, must use a digi – Week 1 - Any Animal

Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 112 - Anything Goes!

Polkadoodles - W, C10 – No.29 - Let It Fly

Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 16 - Anything Goes

Ready to Get HOPPIN?

If you're here to join the Bugaboo Christmas In July Blog Hop - CLICK HERE!

Christmas in July: Humor Me Wednesday

What Challenge do we have for you today?

Make a Christmas Card Humorous!  Yep, something that will tickle our funny bone!

My Funny - WHO says you can't incorporate Animal Print into a Christmas card - for a WILD holiday!  :)

If you've visited my blog before - you know I love me some animal print almost as much as I love my family, flip flops, and the beach !  ;)

Image:  Bugaboo Stamps - Dottie Christmas Shop

Papers - Miscellaneous PTI & Prints from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Velvet Ribbon, Stickles, Doodling, Dimensionals, Crystal Glaze & Computer Generated Sentiment.

Join us at The Bug Blog and show us YOUR FUNNY Christmas card!

Hugs & Happy Days!