Anything But a Card? Okay - how about this.....?!

Hi, everyone!

It's an ABC (Anything But a Card) Day over at Catch the Bug, and it's my turn to create something! :0) I always have a difficult time coming up with projects for ABC Day, but I have begun working on a second scrapbook project for my niece, so this page definitely qualifies!  :0)

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This is a single page layout using the Bugaboo Stamps images that have been converted to svg files so I could paper piece them. The images used are Turtles Daydream and Turtles Girl on Shell.

PLEASE NOTE: 

It is noted in the Bugaboo Stamps Terms of Use that creating die-cuts without express permission is not allowed. ALL MY PAPER PIECED DIE-CUTS WERE CREATED WITH PERMISSION! 

Below are some additional close-up pics of the turtles for you. 

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My title is cut from a Sizzlits set of dies called Round-A-Bout. I ran it through my Big Shot with a Cuttlebug Embossing folder called Tiny Dots. I typed up and printed all the little descriptive words along the side of the photo mat. They are punched out with a Stampin' Up Word Window punch. My borders are cut with Spellbinders and a Martha Stewart punch. The brads I used have been in my stash for ages, and are boutique brads. I was lucky to have so many to match my papers! :)

So, that's it for me today! I hope you like what you see! 

If so, please consider following me! ========>>

Pick up this cute Bugaboo image, and others, over at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and make sure you also jump over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: it's where you can find out all the lastest "dish" on what challenges are happening and what other challenge sites that Bugaboo is sponsoring (more chances to win some free Bugaboo!). It's also where you can check out all the other fantastic DT projects, including the OBG (Oldie But Goodie) stuff, the ABC (Anything But a Card) items, and the Tuesday New Releases......plus so much more!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

This project has been entered into the following challenges:

Card Mania Challenge - Spots and/or Stripes

Creative Creations - For A Child

Digi Sketch Challenge - Cute

Forever Friends - For A Child

Kaboodle Doodles - Stripes and/or Circles

Love to Create - Something for Kids

Happiness Is........a Bingo Challenge with Bugaboo!

It's Saturday, which means a new challenge over at Catch the Bug today! We are hosting our monthly B-I-N-G-O Card Challenge! 

Without further ado , here is this weeks Catch the Bug 

Bingo Card:

Isn't this BINGO Card the coolest?! So many choices!

You may choose three squares: horizontal, vertical, or diagonal!

I chose the diagonal squares of requirements for my card this week (Starts with G (glaze on my balloon balloon, or Gemstones), Die Cut, Twine). 

My card features the Bugaboo Stamps,  Fat Mice Balloon. I am trying to dig through my Bugaboo archives to use some of the older images that I had not ever colored up. Isn't this one fun?!

 It, and other great images, are available in the Bugaboo Stamps Store! 

Hop on over and check them out! 

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So, let's see your card this week! Pick your BINGO daubs (you can go horizontal, vertical or diagonal), whip up your project and head on over to enter it into the Mr. Linky!

By entering your project

 you could win up to TEN Bugaboo images!

Head on over to Catch the Bug to play along!

Please check out the rest of the Design Team goodies while you're there! These peeps are filled with talent, full of good tips and ideas......and loaded with eye-candy-inspiring ideas! I am so honored to be part of the group!

<=====Their blog links can all be found in my left sidebar! :0)

Pick up this cute Bugaboo image, and others, over at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and make sure you also jump over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: it's where you can find out all the lastest "dish" on what challenges are happening and what other challenge sites that Bugaboo is sponsoring (more chances to win some free Bugaboo!). It's also where you can check out all the other fantastic DT projects, including the OBG (Oldie But Goodie) stuff, the ABC (Anything But a Card) items, and the Tuesday New Releases......plus so much more!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

If you enjoyed your visit, please consider following me ======>>

This card has been entered into the following challenges:

Addicted to CAS - Birthday

Alphabet Challenge - G for Gems or Glitter

CAS-ual Fridays - CAS

One Stop Craft - Anything Goes

Our Creative Corner - Anything Goes

An Oldie but Goodie for a Grad

Hi, everyone!

Thursday's are Oldie But Goodie Days at Catch the Bug Blog! 

I love OBG day because I can break out some of my favorite Bugaboo Stamps to play with, and have an excuse to show them on my blog! lol! As if I need an excuse, right?!

Today I am using a cute Ava image called Ava Grad Diploma.

My son's girlfriend is a high school senior (he is Class of 2011), and can you guess what her school colors are?! lol!

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I used a bunch of Spellbinders Nesties for all my shapes in this one. The btterfly is a MS punch, and adorned with some tiny pearls. A CAS design, but I love the black and white floral - I think it is busy 

 to not need too much embellish, don't you?

You can pick up this image, and all the other great images that Jodie has to offer, at the Bugaboo Store here.

Thanks for stopping by today! Make sure to check out the other OBG creations over at Catch the Bug, and visit the Design Team....you can click on their blog links located in the left side bar of my blog for great Bugaboo eye candy! <<===========

Please feel free to browse my blog, I'd love to be your inspiration for your next project! :0) If you're not already a follower, and like what I create, please consider following me! :0) ====>>

This card has been entered into the following challenges:

DRS Designs - ConGRADulations

My Heart Pieces - Anything Goes

Sassy Studios - Black, White and a Pop of Color

Shelly's Images - Show Us What You Got

Freebie Friday at Catch the Bug!

Hi, everyone! It's Friday, and that means the uber-generous Jodie, of Bugaboo Stamps, has another freebie for you! She's drawn this AKV girl image for you, today. Doesn't this one just scream "Hooray for Spring!"?!?!

You can pick up this image in the store for free, but only for a limited time!

Here is my card using the freebie for this week:

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I just picked up some great new paper (as if I needed any?!). It is a 6" pad by MME, and it's called Summer Fresh. I just love it! 

My flower is a felt flower that I made using some Marianne dies and a brad. The banner pieces were punched with an EK Success punch.

I recently purchased some MFT Die-Namics, the Rounded Banner STAX set, which I used for my main image. I LOVE THEM! They are awesome!

So, you've seen what I've done with the freebie, now it's your turn......so go pick it up at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and get to it......it's only available free for this week! ;0)

After you stop in at the store, take a peek at the Catch the Bug post for today to check out the rest of the Design Team goodies! These peeps are filled with talent, full of good tips and ideas......and loaded with eye-candy-inspiring ideas! I am so honored to be part of the group!

<=====Their individual blog links can all be found in my left sidebar! :0)

Pick up this cute Bugaboo image, and others, over at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and make sure you also jump over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: it's where you can find out all the lastest "dish" on what challenges are happening and what other challenge sites that Bugaboo is sponsoring (more chances to win some free Bugaboo!). It's also where you can check out all the other fantastic DT projects, including the OBG (Oldie But Goodie) stuff, the ABC (Anything But a Card) items, and the Tuesday New Releases......plus so much more!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

If you enjoyed your visit, please consider following me ======>>

This card has been entered into the following challenges:
Cute Card Thursday - Something Blue
DL Art Thankful Thursday - Flowers
Moving Along With the Times - Clean and Simple
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

April Showers bring May flowers

Hi, everyone! Happy Sunday!

I hope you are enjoying a fabulous, sunny day because here it has been raining since Thursday! Yikes! It's time to brush up on my ark-building skills, I think!

Today I spent some time in my craft room, finishing up cards to send out and coloring up this adorable Sassy Cheryl image. This is one of her older cuties, and I'm not certain she still offers it. If you like this one, you're sure to love her others! :)

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I kept this CAS, and easily mailable in an A2 envelope.

It is colored with my Prisma's, with the help of some Gamsol. I added a flower ribbon, some brads and inked my image edges.

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog is having an April Showers Challenge, so stop on over, grab your favorite Sassy Cheryl spring image, and join in, too! :) You better hurry, though - I'm jumping in on the last day! Nothing like squeaking by, right?!

Thanks for stopping by today! If you like my blog and cards, please feel free to follow me; and don't forget to leave a comment so I know you were here, and can come by your blog, too! :)

This card has also been entered into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/optional Gift Packaging Theme

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

Kenny K's Krafty Krew - Flowers, Flowers, Flowers

OSAAT  - Anything Goes

Robyn's Fetish - Spring Colors

Anything Goes at Catch the Bug

Hi, everyone! Happy Saturday!

I love Saturday blogging - there are always so many great challenges and creations in blogland on the weekends, and today is no exception; in fact, today is a new challenge day at Catch the Bug Blog, featuring all kinds of sweet Bugaboo Stamps images! Make sure you hop on by to check out all the wonderful DT eye-candy, and we hope you join us for the fun!

This week's theme is

Anything Goes

I'm trying to put together some "general use" cards for my stash, and though this sweet image from Bugaboo Stamps, Coffee Bean - Coffee Spoon would be good for a pun card.

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Now it's your turn to pick a favorite image, or try something new from Bugaboo Stamps, whip up your project and head on over to enter it into the Mr. Linky!

By entering your project, you could win up to TEN Bugaboo images!

Head on over to Catch the Bug to play along!

Please check out the rest of the Design Team goodies while you're there! These peeps are filled with talent, full of good tips and ideas......and loaded with eye-candy-inspiring ideas! I am so honored to be part of the group!

<=====Their blog links can all be found in my left sidebar! :0)

Pick up this cute Bugaboo image, and others, over at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and make sure you also jump over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: it's where you can find out all the lastest "dish" on what challenges are happening and what other challenge sites that Bugaboo is sponsoring (more chances to win some free Bugaboo!). It's also where you can check out all the other fantastic DT projects, including the OBG (Oldie But Goodie) stuff, the ABC (Anything But a Card) items, and the Tuesday New Releases......plus so much more!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

If you enjoyed your visit, please consider following me ======>>

This card has been entered into the following challenges:
Stampin' for the Weekend - Die Cuts/Punches
Crafting Musketeers - Anything Goes
Forever Friends - Anything Goes