Friday, December 6, 2013

Freebie Friday Christmas Chaos Photo Challenge

I hope you are having a fun time with our Christmas Chaos challenge this week.  We sure are having fun.  There are some great prizes to win so stop on by and join us over at
CATCH THE BUG
Today is the 6th day of our challenge. 

Photo - Freebie Friday
Photo Inspiration – Use the Bugaboo Stamps Freebie and the photo as inspiration for your creation.




Stampin Up and DCWV Papers
Copics
 Yellow Trim
Embossing Folder: Snowflakes
Spellbinder: Oval and Oval Scallop
 
What can players win??
Hold onto your seat - here's what Bugaboo Goodness can be filling your cart, just for playing along!
1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
7 free images each month for 6 months and the opportunity to "Be Our Guest" for 3 months
2nd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$50 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Spot for 2 months
3rd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$30 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Sport for 1 month

We will also have Daily Winners -
1 person each day will win 7 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 4 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 2 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Ginger Bread Cookie-Recipe: 2-Stripes, 3 Brads, 4 Layers

Today is our 5th day of  our Chaos Challenge over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG
Don't miss out of all the great prizes.
Today's Theme is:
Favorite Holiday Treat/Favorite Holiday Recipe (Oldie But Goodie)

PICK A TREAT -
Gingerbread Cookies
Sugar Cookies with sprinkles
Homemade Holiday Chocolates
Spiked Egg Nog
Candy Canes
Fruit Cake
Create a project based on the recipe for the treat you picked
* Gingerbread Cookies - Use 2 Stripes, 3 Brads or Bling, 4 Layers
* Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles - Make your card a shape other than Square or Rectangle, 3 pieces of Bling & Ribbon
* Homemade Holiday Chocolates - Use ONLY cardstock, no designer papers, Embossing & 2 Layers
* Spiked Egg Nog - Use a Border Punch, Polka Dots, Glitter & an item of your choice
* Candy Canes – Use Red, White and Stripes & BLING
* Fruit Cake – Make it Funny & use ONLY scraps to create your card


* Gingerbread Cookies - Use 2 Stripes, 3 Brads or Bling, 4 Layers

Stampin Up and Papers from my stash
Christmas Brads
Copics
Spellbinders: Circle and Open Circle Scallop Dies
Stickles

I have enterd my card is the challenge over at:

Make It Monday

Party Time Tuesday Challenge

 
What can players win??
Hold onto your seat - here's what Bugaboo Goodness can be filling your cart, just for playing along!
1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
7 free images each month for 6 months and the opportunity to "Be Our Guest" for 3 months
2nd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$50 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Spot for 2 months
3rd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$30 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Sport for 1 month

We will also have Daily Winners -
1 person each day will win 7 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 4 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 2 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Wed. Dec 4th Ugly Sweater Day

Today is the 4th day of our Chaos Challenge over at
CATCH THE BUG
Make a card using someones ugly sweater below.

Wednesday, December 4 - Ugly Sweater (Humor Me Wednesday)
 
Dad's Ugly Sweater - Use Blue, Green and Gold + Santa
Mom's Ugly Sweater - Use Red, Green and Yellow + an Angel
Hubby's Ugly Sweater - Use Red, Blue and Cream+ a Reindeer
My Ugly Sweater - Use Red, Silver, Green and Red + a Teddy Bear

Here is my version of ugly sweater

Christmas Teddy 2-Ornament

Recollection Punch - Present
Embossing Folder
Buttons
Copics
Stickles
Stampin Up Oval and Oval Scallop Punch
 
                          Kiddo's Ugly Sweater - Use Yellow, Blue, Green and Red + a Teddy Bear

 
I have entered my card in the challenge over at:
 


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SSW235 and Elizabeth Bell Dec4th


Our sponsor this week over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
is


http://elisabethbell.com/digital-collection




Digi Bells Blog


Elisabeth Bells Digital Collection features enchanting, whimsical, Digital stamps for all of your paper-crafting projects!
Although Elisabeth illustrates for several stamp companies, no one except Elisabeth Bell herself has a collection of sweet digital stamps, this is a perfect way to get your instant gratification.

With a growing catalog of high-quality digi stamps, Elisabeth offers a multitude of themes. Such as holidays, special occasions, childrens adorable characters, and just the everyday cuteness that Elisabeth is famous for producing.
These Digi Stamps are available in standard black and white line art, and are great for resizing, and rotating to suite your needs.

Inspiration, by her very own Design Team, is posted, and shared daily, on Elisabeth’s “Digi Bells Blog” using Elisabeth Bell’s digital art.

Grand Prize winner will receive : 2 digis from the three that we have chosen…






 
Stampin Up and DCWV Papers
Rhinestones
Copics
Stickles

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Silent Night- Favorite Holiday Song- Christmas Treat and a Glass of Milk

I got a little confused with my assignment for this card.  I originally made it to follow my favorite Chrismas song and had to change it to my favorite way to unwind during the holidays.

What is your favorite way to unwind? 
I love sitting and reading, curled up in a chair by the fire and sipping a cup of cocoa.
This is day Three of the CATCH THE BUG CHAOS Challenge.
Hope you will stop by and join us.

Pick your FAVORITE way to unwind during the holidays
New release:  Xmas Mouse



Supplies:
White Card Stock
Washe Tape and Twine
Gold Stars
Spellbinder Oval and Oval Scallop Dies
Copics
Emboosing Folder: Presents

Challenges I have entered:

Die Cut Diva: Use a Die Cut
Make It Monday
 
What can players win??
Hold onto your seat - here's what Bugaboo Goodness can be filling your cart, just for playing along!
1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
7 free images each month for 6 months and the opportunity to "Be Our Guest" for 3 months
2nd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$50 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Spot for 2 months
3rd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$30 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Sport for 1 month

We will also have Daily Winners -
1 person each day will win 7 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 4 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 2 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images

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Monday, December 2, 2013

ABC Monday -A Cup of Cocoa

It is our second day of our Holiday CHAOS Celebration
over at
CATCH THE BUG
Today, you are to make "anything but a card". ABC
I have made a bag with a package of cocoa and marshmellows in it. 

 "Wrap It Up" Challenge (ABC)


  Christmas Teddy-Cocoa
Supplies:
Christmas Bag
Netting
Copics
Red and White Twine
I have entered my project in the challenge over at:
 
 

What can players win??
Hold onto your seat - here's what Bugaboo Goodness can be filling your cart, just for playing along!
1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
7 free images each month for 6 months and the opportunity to "Be Our Guest" for 3 months
2nd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$50 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Spot for 2 months
3rd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$30 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Sport for 1 month

We will also have Daily Winners -
1 person each day will win 7 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 4 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 2 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Stella Says challenge over at CATCH THE BUG

What a busy weekend it has been.  It is always fun to have family at home.  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.
Lets move on to the holiday festivities.....over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG
We have a week packed full of fun.  I hope you will join us.
Day One:
Create a HOLIDAY card using the Stella Says Sketch Challenge Sketch.








Stampin Up Border Punch
Stampin Up and DCWV Papers
Spellbinder Oval and Oval Scallop Die
Copics
Stickles
 
What can players win??
Hold onto your seat - here's what Bugaboo Goodness can be filling your cart, just for playing along!
1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
7 free images each month for 6 months and the opportunity to "Be Our Guest" for 3 months
2nd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$50 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Spot for 2 months
3rd Place Winner who participates in ALL 7 challenges:
$30 Gift Card from Bugaboo and a Guest Designer Sport for 1 month

We will also have Daily Winners -
1 person each day will win 7 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 4 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images
1 person each day will win 2 Bugaboo Stamps Digi Images

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Recipe Challenge: Ribbon, 2 Layers, 3 Papers

I was up at 4 am this morning....No, not for black Friday.  I had to be at work at that time.  I am pretty tired tonight.  I hope you enjoy my card that I have created for our new challenge over at
You can purchase this darling image here.
 
The rules are simple: Create a card using the recipe.  And post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 12/07/13 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs –ten (10) (using Bugaboo only) seven (7) or four (4), using any image!
New projects only no backlinking please! Limit 3 projects per follower!
 
Recipe Challenge:
Ribbon-2 Layers-3 Papers
: 
Supplies:
Stampin Up and DCWV Papers
Hobby Lobby Ribbon
DCWV Snowflakes
Stampin Up Oval and Oval Scallop Punch
Digital Sentiment
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Friday, November 29, 2013

Nov 29th FF Birthday Bear

 I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  We sure did.  This will be short and sweet. I need to be at work really early.
Check out out fabulous design team creations over at
CATCH THE BUG
Stampin Up and Papers from ny stash.
Ribbon
Copics
Stickles

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Sweet Sketch Wednesday234 and Eureka Stamps

I want to wish everyone in the US a
Happy Thanksgiving. 
I have so many thing to be thankful for and I am so grateful for all the many blessings that have come my way this year.
Take time this week to think and reflect on all the many blessing you have been given. I think you will find there are many.

Our sponsor this week over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
is

Tina from
Eureka Stamps

Eureka Bio:

Finally, The Stamps You've been Looking for! Eureka stamps offers a large variety of images and sentiments in many different categories for all of your stamping needs. Our Paper Sculpting stamps add an extra dimension to your creations. Or, Mix and match our Balloons and Balloon Holders to celebrate every occasion. Our Stamps are available as unmounted, deep etched, natural red rubber stamps OR as digital stamps. If Eureka Stamps aren't exactly what you are looking for, Don't miss out on the sister companies: QKR Stampede, Biblical Impressions Rubber Stamps, or the newest addition; Alluring Impressions.

Our Grand Prize Winner will receve: 5 digital images of winner’s choice.



Harvest Basket

 
Supplies:
 
Tim Holtz Flower Die Cut
Copics
Stampin Up and Paper Studio Papers
Rhinestones
Brads
Spellbinder-Oval and Oval Scallop
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Bugaboo New Release---Santa Candycane

Jodi from Bugaboo has another fun image for you this week.  Check out the new images for November here
You can check out what the rest of our Design Team has created over at
CATCH THE BUG

 
Supplies
Stampin Up and DcWV papers
Copics
Puff Paints
Spellbinder Dies


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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Fall is in the Air ---Photo Challenge


I went to the movies last night and forgot to finish my post.  So, here it is.
This week for our challenge over at
BUGABOO
the theme is to use this photo for your inspiration.
Stop by and see what our DT has created and join us in the fun.
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Supplies:
 
Stampin Up and DCWV Papers
Copics
Brads
Ribbon

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Friday, November 22, 2013

Freebie Friday-----AKV Santa Presents

It's Freebie Friday time at Bugaboo
I have wanted to use burlap and finally decided to give it a try.  I love the vintage feel it give to my card especially, when the image is an old country style Santa.
I hope you will stop by and see what the rest of our Design Team has created for your inspiration over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG

 
 
Supplies:
Stampin Up and Papers from my stash
Stampin Up Circle and Circle Scallop Punch
Digital Sentiment
Burlap
Copics
Stickles

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 233 and Digi Stamp Boutique


Our Sponsor this week over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
is

Digi Stamp Boutique By Sally Ann




All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock. My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too - often the inspiration for my designs. Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoy creating.

Our Grand Prize Winner will Receive: L10 Voucher at Digi Stamp Boutique
 


Snow Family


Supplies:
Stampin Up, DCWV and Recollection Papers
Washie Tape
Tim Holtz Flower Die
Pearl Brad
Copics
Digital Sentiment
Stickles

I have entered the challenge:
Make It Monday
 
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

New Release--- Christmas Prim

I have a cute little image to share with you today.  You can purchase it over at
BUGABOO
This is the new release this week.  Check out what our other Design Team members have creted with this darling image.
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG




Supplies:
Stampin Up and Recollection Papers
Buttons and Twine
Copics
Stickles
Puff paints
Spellbinder Die 
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