Anything But a Card: Announcement Edition

It's an ABC Monday at The Bug.

I thought I'd share with you now that our families know - we're getting a baby in our house.

Coming Soon - August 30th

And we are BEYOND excited!

Here's one of the first pictures we had taken - this was at 8 weeks, 3 days

Since then, we've had a few more pics taken and through a genetic test (that thankfully then avoids us having to have an amino - big darn needle through the belly test).  We celebrated 18 weeks this past Saturday, have our 18 week Ultrasound tomorrow.
I digress - which seems to be the case very much lately.  Anyway, through the genetic test, we found out at 13 weeks that we're having a GIRL!!

So, back to today's ABC - when we found out we were pregnant, we wanted to tell the grand parents in a fun way.....enter gift bag and baby bottle, complete with the announcement tucked inside.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Mini Set - Baby Bits

Papers - Kraft & Miscellaneous printer & Image paper

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Ribbon to attach the Tag

So, that's what's new in our neck of the woods :)

Hugs & Happy Days!

Recipe Challenge at The Bug!

Ready for a recipe? 

Well, today's recipe includes a Flower, Ribbon & 4 Layers

So here's a new Easter card for one of the Kiddos in the family....

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - EC Flower

Papers - Doodlebug Design & PTI Cardstock

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Studio G Sentiment, Stazon Jet Black Ink, Doodles, Ribbon, Stickles & Dimensionals

Wanna come play along?  Head on over to The Bug Blog and join the fun!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie at The Bug

Can you believe it's Oldie But Goodie Day already??

My Oldie - you've seen it MANY times this month - all the Baby Thank You's we've been whipping up in our house.  Lovin' the bright colors and Kraft!!!  

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - AKV Baby Teddy

Papers - Doodlebug Design Prints, Miscellaneous Cardstocks fro my stash

Tools - Not much for this one - only the EK Success Border Punch

Extras - Doodling, Ribbon, Paper Smooches Sentiment, Bling, Ribbon and Stazon Jet Black Ink

Visit The Bug Blog and see about some other Oldie inspired creations.  You'll be glad you did!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Stella's Sketchin' again!!

Yup, she's at it again!

Come join the fun at The Bug Blog and sketch away!

I used this pretty little cow to whip up a little hello card. 

LOVE IT all Girly with the flowers......Spring will be here soon....yep, just keep telling myself that!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Pretty Cow

Papers - PTI Cardstock, Bazzill Cardstock and miscellaneous print

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

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

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!

Here's hoping Spring is arriving in your neck of the woods!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Freebie Friday: Bunny Chic Topper

What a sweet Freebie Friday image from Bugaboo Stamps today!

This Bunny Chic Topper is just PERFECT for Easter!

Especially for our little one on the way! :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bunny Chic Topper

Papers - Doodlebug Design Print, PTI Cardstock & Kraft

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Computer Generated Sentiment, Doodling & Ribbon

Head over to The Bug Blog and see what the other girlies whipped up and THEN head over to the Bugaboo Stamps Store and get your cutie Bunny Chic Topper

Hugs & Happy Days!

OLDIE ALERT!

It's an OLDIE but GOODIE day at The Bug Blog!

I dusted this new oldie off this week as the grandparents need Easter Cards from their granddaughter.

Isn't it cute?  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Kidz Bunny

Papers - Doodlebug Design Print, & PTI Cardstock

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Stazon Jet Black Ink, Studio G sentiment, Ribbon, Stickles & Dimensionals

Head over to The Bug Blog and see what other Fabulous Oldies the Design Girlies have unearthed.  You may find some that you absolutely LOVE!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

BINGO Challenge

Yes ma'am - it's a BINGO Challenge today at The Bug Blog.

My BINGO today?  

My Bingo - Scallop, Color Green & Pearls

A little St. Paddy's Day card for Baby K's baby book

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Theodore Shamrocks

Papers - Doodlebug Design Print, Bazzill Cardstock & Kraft

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties, EK Success Border Punch & Embossing Folder

Extra STUFF - Pearls, Dimensionals, Computer Generated Sentiment

Happy ALMOST St. Paddy's Day!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Gettin' the Bugaboo Oldies Out!

It's the Easter Oldies that we're dusting off.

And there are SO MANY cute Easter Oldies - like this one....

Isn't she sweet?

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - EB Tulips

Papers - Doodlebug Design, PTI Cardstock & Kraft

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Easter STUFF - Doodling, Dimensionals, Pearls, Ribbon, Stazon Jet Black Ink & Studio G Sentiment

Head over to The Bug Blog and see what the other girlies whipped up.  And, if you're like me, on a mission to make a BUNCH of Easter cards, you can stock up on some of these adorable bunnies (and some other fabulous NEW Easter Images too!!)  Check out the store for all that's new!

Hugs & Happy Days!

New Release: Dragonflies

It's a New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo Stamps and we have this lovely dragonflies images you can add to your collection.

Fabulous for SO MANY things, don't you think?

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Dragonflies

Papers - Doodlebug Design Print, Bazzill & Kraft Cardstock

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Doodling, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Pearls, Stazon Jet Black Ink & Studio G Sentiment

Visit The Bug Blog and see what the other girlies created.

Hugs & Happy Days!

Stella Says Sketch @ The Bug Blog

It's Sketchin' with Stella today at The Bug Blog and we've got this nifty little ditty for you to create from....

Pretty cute huh?

Well, here's my creation - yup, another Baby Thank You.  :)

I just LOVE this little Bug image!!  Between the Baby Bow, and the Teddy Bear, it's a must have in the collection. :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - AKV Baby Teddy

Papers - Doodlebug design prints, Kraft, White & Yellow Cardstock from the stash

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Paper Smooches Sentiment, BLING, Dimensionals & Ribbon from the stash

Hop your way over to the Bug Blog and play along with us this week for the Stella Says Sketch challenge - if you've got your eyes on some Bugaboo images to add to you collection, if you play along you MIGHT just be one of our WINNERS!!!

Hugs & Happy Days!

OBG Thursday @ The Bug

We're diggin those oldies out today and while the one isn't a wrinkly oldie, it's a 'fresh' as spring oldie that makes me smile as we wait for the SNOW TO MELT and the temperatures to warm up.

My hubby keeps reminding me that the weather needs to get better since Baseball season starts the END OF THE MONTH!!!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Ladybug Daisy Vase

Papers - Miscellaneous from my stash, PTI & Kraft

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & MS Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Paper Smooches Sentiment Stamp, PTI Ink & Dimensionals

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other oldies the girlies dusted off.  

And don't forget, you can pick up these images at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, just by clicking the name of the image above.  :)  Yup, Easy Peasy shopping!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Anything Goes @ The Bug Blog

It's an Anything Goes Saturday at The Bug Blog!
So, what are we creating today?
Well, Baby Thank You Notes, that's what we're creating!

Pretty stinkin', cute, aren't they?

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - AKV Baby Teddy

Papers - Bazzill Cardstock, Doodlebug Design Prints & Kraft

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

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

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other fabulous designers have whipped up.

You'll enjoy!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie Thursday @ Bugaboo

Okay, so I know I said Sunday's Valentine card was the last of them, however, I had to share with you a card I whipped up for our nephew.

It's too cute not to share.  :)  Especially since today's an Oldie But Goodie Thursday!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - SMonkey Love - Heart Balloon

Papers - PTI Cardstock, Kraft & Miscellaneous 

Tools - MS Heart Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, Doodling, PTI Raspberry Fizz Ink, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp & Stickles

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other oldies have been dusted off for today!

I KNOW you'll be inspired!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Stella Says Sketch

We're doin' a bit of sketchin' with Stella and the Bugaboo team today.

Care to join?

Here's the sketch.....

And the last of the Valentine cards I have to share :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Edward Valentine

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my stash

Tools - MS Heart Border Punch

Extra STUFF - PTI Ink & Miscellaneous sentiment, Doodling, Dimensionals and Googley Eyes

Head on over to The Bug Blog and check out what the other girls did with this sketch AND you can join the fun too!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Freebie Friday @ Bugaboo Stamps

How stinkin' cute is this little flower pocket?

More Cute, than Stinkin', right?

Makes me LONG for SPRING (did I mention it's cold and snow is in the forecast again this weekend and into next week.....).

Image - Bugaboo Stamps

Papers - Kraft, PTI cardstock & Miscellaneous Prints

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

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

Where can you get this adorable little digi?  Well, over at The Bugaboo Stamps Store of course!

Be sure to check out The Bug Blog too and see all the fabulous flowery projects the rest of our talented ladies have created!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie

Yup, got another Valentine's Day card to share - apologies, but you'll be seeing the love cards until the end of February.  :)

This little cutie went to my in-laws for Valentine's Day!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Brat Boy Valentine

Papers - Doodlebug design prints, PTI Cardstock

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug, Embossing folder & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals

Want a bit more "Oldies" inspiration?  Check out what the other girlies whipped up at The Bug Blog and be inspired!

Hugs & Happy Days!

BINGO!

It's BINGO challenge day at The Bug Blog!

My BINGO - Heart - Embossing - Sentiment

Yep, have a few more Valentine's Day cards to share with you this month.

Here's one that is just too cute - 

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Monkey Love - Handful of Hearts

Papers - Doodlebug Design Prints & PTI Cardstock

Tools - Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Nesties & EK Success Border Punches

Extra STUFF - BLING & Dimensionals

Visit The Bug Blog and join the fun (you can also gather a bit of inspiration from the our design girlies too!)
Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submissions:

Bloggers - W, JFF – Two or More Patterned Papers

Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 81 - Use a Die Cut or a Punch

Craft for the Craic - M, 5E (First Friday of the month) - February - Heart

Creative Corner - W, 3E  - From The Heart

Cut it Up- 2W, 1E, Must have Die Cuts - No. 38 - (W2 of 2) - Valentine's Day

New Release at Bugaboo

And just in time for Valentine's Day!

This adorable little Brat Valentine - How can you not just LOVE HIM?!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Brat Valentine

Papers - Doodlebug Design Print, PTI Cardstock & Kraft

Tools - Cuttlebug, Sizzix Scallop Die, Embossing Folder & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals, PTI Raspberry Fizz Ink & BLING

Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and see what other amazing creations the designers whipped up!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Bugaboo Stamps - Love Theme

I have been waiting for WEEKS to get this heart border punch out and start punchin' away on some Valentine's Day Cards!  :)

Well, today this Love Themed cutie got the heart punch treatment (and even a little Love themed embossing too!)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Bunny Heart 1

Papers - Kraft, Miscellaneous White Cardstock, PTI Cardstock & Doodlebug Design Prints

Tools - MS Heart Border Punch (You'll see a bunch more of this over the next week or so!), Cuttlebug & Embossing Folder

Extra STUFF - Miscellaneous Love stamp, PTI Ink, Doodling and Dimensionals

Be sure to head over to The Bug Blog and join the Love Themed fun this week!

Off to my studio to create a few more love cards!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie - Valentine Edition

Happy February and Happy Month of LOVE!

Today we're celebrating an Oldie But Goodie Thursday and we've got this sweet little dragon to celebrate with.

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Clyde - Clyde Made with Love

Papers - PTI Cardstock & Doodlebug Design prints

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

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

Visit The Bug Blog and see what other Oldies our girlies are using to celebrate!

Thanks so much for visiting!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Anything Goes - Valentines Day

It's an Anything Goes Saturday at Bugaboo! 

Visit The Bug Blog and join the Anything Goes fun!!

Mine - a little Valentine lovin'!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Teddy - Heart

Papers - Miscellaneous Papers from my scrappy bin

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties and EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - PTI ink, Studio G sentiment, Dimensionals & Liquid Pearls

Hugs & Happy Days!

Freebie Friday: Fairy Heart

Happy Friday!!

And HAPPY Last day in January!

What do we have for you today?  

This super cute little Fairy Heart image from Bugaboo - PERFECT for some super sweet V-day cards!

I've got just a FEW Valentine's Day cards to create for the special kiddos in the family.

This is one of several, so hang on to your knickers for the next two weeks because you'll be seeing a lots hearts and the colors red & pink!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Fairy Heart

Papers - Doodlebug Design Prints, Coredinations & Kraft Cardstock

Tools - Cuttlebug, Nesties & Sizzix Scallop Border

Extra STUFF - Liquid Pearls, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Stickles & Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today!  Be sure to visit The Bug Blog and see what other fabulous creations our designers created!  

Hugs & Happy Days!

Oldie But Goodie at Bugaboo Stamps!

What Man doesn't like a Sexy Nurse when he's on the mend?  

Needles or not, you can't go wrong with this Sassy gal!

A great fit for today's Oldie But Goodie day at The Bug Blog with Bugaboo Stamps

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Sassy Gal Nurse

Papers - Miscellaneous Pieces from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Computer Generated sentiment, Dimensionals and Metal BLING

Visit The Bug Blog and see what the other girlies whipped up for today's OBG celebration!

Hugs & Happy Days!