Wednesday, June 5, 2013

SSW209 and Meljens

Wow, are you ready for another fabulous sketch over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
This week our sponsor is
   Melissa 
From
          Meljen’s Designs          
 


Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family. Meljen's Designs has a new challenge every Thursday, and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the adorable line of Meljen's Designs stamps at our store HERE to browse all of Melissa's lovely designs! You can also see Melissa's exclusive rubber stamps at her corner of Whimsy Stamps, too! Don't forget to join Meljen's Designs on Facebook HERE to take advantage of special sales and promotions that are just for her facebook fans!
Our Grand Prize winner will receive:  4 digis of winner’s choice

 


Soccer Girl

 
Supplies:
Stampin Up, Recollections and papers from my stash.
Copics
Stampin Up Pastels
Circle and Circle Scallop Nestibilities
Rhinestones


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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

New Release at Bugaboo

It has really been a difficult day at work today.  It is kind of hard to do payroll when the internet is down and you have a time clock system that is run off the internet.   I would like to fly away with the little dragon in this air balloon.  Isn't he just the cutest image ever!! Be sure to take a look at the New Releases over at Bugaboo  and be sure to check out what our design team has cooked up for you over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG

 
I have used Stampin Up and Recollection Papers
Nestibilities- Oval ande Oval Scallop
Copics
Digital Sentiment
Stickles


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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Anything Goes June 1st.

Good morning "CATCH THE BUG" followers.
Can you believe it is June 1st?  I know I can't... where has the year gone to...
We have a fabulous challenge today... It is the first of the month so that means it is
"ANYTHING GOES"

The rules are simple: Create a project and post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 6/8/13 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!
Now check out the team’s inspiration!

Bugaboo Brat- Riding a Bike

 
Supplies:
Stampin Up and papers from you stash.
Copics
Bugaboo sentiment and image


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Friday, May 31, 2013

Bugaboo Freebie Friday AKV Girl

It's time for Freebie Friday
over at Bugaboo.
Be sure to stop by Catch the Bug Challenge Blog and check out what the other Design Team members have created with this adorable image. 

 
Supplies:
Stampin Up, DCWV and Recollection Papers
Ribbon
Copics
Digital Sentiment


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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Scroll Down for Sweet Sketch Wednesday Post

Memory Tray Birthday Collection-Catch The Bug Tutorial

It is my turn to present a tutorial over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG. 
It has been a wonderful three months as a Guest Designer. 
And today, I am delighted to share with you a birthday collection that I have put together for my grand-daughter's birthday. 

I found this darling memory box at Micheals.  It is only about a half inch deep.  There are so many things that you could do with with this memory box.  I choose to make a birthday collection of my grand-daughter's yearly pictures.

 

Cut your papers to fit the opening in each section. 
 


For the images, I used BBrat Ballerina, Bugaboo Brat School-Crayon Girl and Kid Pocket Topper-Wavy Hair Girl.
The yellow tags will be used to add her birth date, birth weight etc. 
Add embellishments as you desire.

I couldn't stop there, so I made this sweet little gift box for my grand-daughter too.  I am not going to do a tutorial on this box.  However, I found an amazing blog that has all kinds of cute boxes.  You can find it here.
Kirstens Blogg 

I went a little crazy on making all these cute little gifts for my grand-daugher.  I had to have a birthday card to go alone with all the other little items I had made for her. She loves being a ballerina. So I thought this theme would be perfect for her.
I added glitter to the ballerina's skirt. 

Next, a Photo Album

Cover two 6 inch squares with designer paper.

Use three 12" X 12" card designer paper or card stock. Fold in half both directions.  Then fold once from one point to the other.   You will have two corners that are 6 inch squares on each sheet of card stock.  Glue or tape the center piece face down to the other two squares face up.  The three pieces will fold into an accordian style photo album.  Glue or tape your finshed 6 inch square tops that has been covered in designer paper as shown above.  Be sure to attach your ribbon on both top and bottom before adding to the top and bottom of the photo album. Ribbon will have to be added on both sides of the album because it will open on both sides.  You will have 4 pieces of ribbon.  Two on each side.   Decorate the top of your album however you would like it. 
 
 

To decorate the cake pop or cupcake holder, cut your designer paper in two inch strips the length of the bottom part of the pot.  Cover with Mod Podge in sections.  Put some mod podge on the pot and some on the paper you are adding to the pot.  Smooth out until the paper adheres to the pot.  Let dry.  Measure the width of the top part of the pot and add your paper the same way.  After you have covered the pot with designer paper, add one more coat of mod podge.  Let dry before adding your images and embellishments. 

Now, you have a cute little pot to put your cake pops or Cupcakes in. 
 
I hope you enjoy all of these birthday creations.  If you have any questions, please email me.
Thanks for stopping by.
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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 208 and Make It Crafty

We are so EXCITED to have
Zoe McGrath from
as our sponsor this week at

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

Zoe has many delightful images to choose from.
You will love her fun selection.

 
 
The Grand Prize Winner will receive: $15 Gift Certificate 
 


Zoe Celebrates

 
Supplies:
 
Stampin Up and Recollection Papers
Digital Sentiment
Circle and Scallop Circle Nestibilites
Copics

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Bugaboo New Release #1 Dad

Check out this adorable NEW RELEASE.  What a cute image for Father's Day and there is also an image with a boy instead of the girl. This is super cute and you can find them both over at
BUGABOO

#1 DAD

 
Supplies:
 
Stampin Up and papers from my stash
Copics
Digital Sentiment
Bugaboo Image #1 DAD

I have entered a challenge over at:

Make It Monday

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Monday, May 27, 2013

Clearly iStamp Father's Day Challenge




Well, the new store is finally opened.  You won't want to miss out on the wonderful new images that are available.
And, Today is the start of a new Challenge over at
Clearly iStamp
The Theme is "Father's Day"
The challenge will run from May 24th to June 7th.
I hope you will stop by and join us.

Isn't this a fabulous image for Father's Day!!!  I was so EXCITED to be able to color it up. I absolutely love it!!  It is also EXCITING to be Clearly iStamp Guest Designer this week.

I cut the image out and mounted it on the dark blue oval.  I wanted the image to really pop.

This beauty is called
"FATHER'S DAY HERO"  by Patrick
You can find him over at
Clearly Digi Stamps

There are still a few problems with the new store on checking out.  But
Clear Dollar Stamps is still open.  Be sure to grab this adorable digi over there. 

 
Supplies:
 
Stampin Up and papers from my stash.
Copics
Digital Sentiment
Oval Nestibilities

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

SSW 207-60 and Elisabeth Bell

   Happy Wednesday Everyone!!         
it is time again for a new challenge
over at
 
Our sponsor this week is
Elisabeth
from
             Elisabeth Bell  Designs           

Digi Bells Blog




And, here is a little bio:
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.

 
The Grand Prize Winer will receive: 2 digis from the three that we are using today.
 













 
Supplies:
Stampin Up and Papers from my Stash
Stamp in Up Ribbon
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby
Recollection Flower
Copics
Embossing Folder
Circle Nestibilites

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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Its a Photo Challenge at Catch The Bug Challenge Blog


Good morning, Catch the Bug Fans.  CTB has a new challenge for you today. 
Use the Photo below for inspiration to create your card. 

  The rules are simple.  Please post your project to Catch the Bug, by 6/01/13 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs – ) 10 free images (using a Bugaboo image only), seven (7), or four (4) using any image!
New projects only no backlinking please! Limit 3 per person please!!

Now on to your Bugaboo inspiration! We have such a wonderfully talented group of designers and the range of images - check 'em out!
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG




 
Supplies:
Stampin Up and DCWV Papers
Oval and Oval Scallop Nestibilities
Ribbon
Stickles

Challenges I have entered:

Creative Inspirations Challenge: Bingo-Pink, Dewdrops/Pearls, and Glitter

Lady Ann's Challenge: Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door: Anything Goes



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Friday, May 24, 2013

BABY MOON Freebie Friday over at Catch The Bug

You won't want to miss out on this sweetie....Isn't this a cute new image from Bugaboo.
Be sure to check out the DT creations at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG

BABY MOON
 
Supplies
Martha Stewart Border Punch
Stampin Up and Papers from my Stash
Ribbon
Copics

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

May 21st NR at Bugaboo

If you like sock Monkeys, this will be a must to buy.  I love these cute little monkeys. They make a great couple.  This image is a New Release over at BUGABOO.
Be sure to check out what the DT have created with this image over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG

 
Supplies:
Bazzell and papers from my stash.
Copics
Ribbon
Digital Sentiment
Pearls

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