6-30 New Challenge at Catch the Bug

There is a new challenge at Catch the Bug with Bugaboo Stamps! This week we are challenging you to use a 'July 4th' or 'Summer' theme on your cards and papercraft projects! Check out my card below featuring Crab-Kite and enter your own fabu cards HERE!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude - Anything Goes (2 of 9)
Inspire me Friday - Anything Goes
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Totally PaperCrafts - Use a Digi
Wags n Whiskers - Use Kraft
Paper Crafting Journey - Use Kraft
DYSU - Blue Skies and Clouds (1 of 3)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Stars
Inky Impressions - Beach Fun
Wishcraft/Waste not Wednesday - Use your  forgotten stash
Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday - Amazing Animals
Sassy Cheryls - Summer (*Limit 1 Entry)
Incy Wincy - Anything Goes
Love to Create - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Paper Makeup Digi Makeover #42 - Anything Goes
Lexis Creations - At the Beach
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Anything Goes, Any Artist

6-30 New Challenge at One Stop Crafts Challenge!

There is a new challenge up at One Stop Crafts Challenge and it's a fab one! This week we are asking you to create a card with Coffee and Cream colors! Head over to the OSC Blog to link up your fantastic cards!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenge:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude - Anything Goes (1 of 9)

Inspire me Friday - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Frosted Designs - Circles

Hotshot Crafts - Distress Inks

Totally PaperCrafts - Use a Digi

Wags n Whiskers - Use Kraft

Paper Crafting Journey - Use Kraft

Moving Along with the Times (MAWTT) - Happy Birthday

Aud Sentiments - BINGO ("Happy", ribbon, diecut)

Crafts and Me - Happy Birthday

Wishcraft/Waste not Wednesday - Use your forgotten stash

Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes

Clear it Out - Use your stash w/ at least 2 Ribbons

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Monochromatic Brown

Incy Wincy - Anything Goes

Love to Create - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

Paper Makeup Digi Makeover #42 - Anything Goes

Stamps+Fun=Creativity - Birthday

Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Anything Goes, Any Artist

Truly Madly Crafty - Monochrome

6-29 Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps!

Another week is coming to a close and we've something super fun and FREE at Bugaboo Stamps for you all! That's right, today is FREEBIE FRIDAY at Bugaboo Stamps! Every week Bugaboo Stamps puts a bunch of brand spanking new stamps into the Bug Shop! But on Fridays', Jodie offers one of the new stamps from one of her newly released lines for FREE!

This weeks featured digi is an awesome stamp called Sewing Mice. I think the whole set is a *MUST HAVE*!
Go check it out in the Bug Shop today!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Paper Shelter - Punches and Dies

New Tutorial at Bugaboo Stamps!

For those of you whom know me - I have a SERIOUS love for coffee! In fact, I'm reasonably sure they will have to pry my Starbucks mug from my hand when I die! So it was no surprise that I was intrigued with the idea of purchasing a Keurig Coffee maker.

A fReSh cUp Of CoFfEe AnYtImE i WaNtEd OnE????

Where do I sign up?

...'Cept, I was really concerned at all the waste caused by those tiny plastic and foil K-Cups. I mean, they are kinda difficult to refill for reuse. So, I was going to have to find a way to recycle them for some other project...or I might be forced to give up my

wonderful-special-please-don't-take-my-fantastic-new machine!

So check out what I came up with!

Step 1: Enjoy Coffee, and allow grinds to cool off. Remove foil top to expose grinds and dry. Mix grinds with rich, garden soil, and refill KCup. Press a seed into the soil as recommended on the back of your favorite seed packet. Reseal the top with Glad Press and Seal plastic wrap. Set aside.

Step 2: Gather what you will need to make an attractive topper - like the floral themed Bugaboo Stamps digital stamp I've used below, assorted paper scraps, and round punches or diecutters!

Step 3: Punch out all shapes as shown below and glue atop the plastic wrapped cup!

The one I have pictured in my final picture below was 1 of 50 that I donated for a Charity Baby Shower with the poem (shown) and instructions on how to grow your plant.! Easy Peasy and such fun! I'm sure the moms-to-be who get them will be delighted! Don't you think?

This project is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

City Crafter Challenge - Make a Gift

Bearly-Mine Challenges - Anything Goes

Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes

6-26 New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo Stamps

It's New Release Day today, and all of us at Bugaboo Stamps are so excited! This is the day when Jodie releases BRAND NEW digis in the Bugaboo Stamp Shop! Check out my sample below using Button Bear - one of the super cute digis from the set - and then go to the Bug Shop to nab them all for yourself! You'll be delighted!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - Anything Goes *
Paper Makeup Stamps - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs - Anything Goes
Love to Create - Anything Goes
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes w/ a Sentiment

6-24 Bugaboo Stamps sponsors Pile it on Challenge!

This week Bugaboo Stamps is sponsoring the challenge at Pile It On! Like my card below featuring Flowerpot 4, the folks at Pile it On want you to join them in making your own embellishments! Check out the details, and enter your cards HERE for a chance to win a generous Bugaboo Stamps prize package!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

2 Sisters - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Diecuts (Limit 1 Entry)

Crafty Calender Challenge - Flowers in Bloom

Sweet Stampin - Ribbons and Bows

Fat Pages and cards with Attitude - Anything Goes (2 of 9)

Frosted Designs - Make your own Embellie (Button Flower)

Fun with Shapes and More - Diecuts/Punches

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Delightful Challenges - Anything Goes (Limit 1 Entry)

365 Cards - Nature

Little Miss Muffet - Loads of Layers

Paper Play -  Diecuts

Shelly's Images - Anything Goes

Divas by Design - Diecuts (2 of 2)

Waste not Wednesdays - Use your forgotten stash (buttons, paper scraps)

Bearly-Mine - Flowers

Crafty Sentiments - Bright Colors (Limit 1 Entry)

Crazy Amigo - Summer Colors (esp. yellow/red/orange)

Die Cuttin Divas - Summer Colors (yellow, orange, and red)

Cheerful Stamp Pad - In the Garden

6-22 Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps!

Another week is coming to a close and we've something super fun and FREE at Bugaboo Stamps for you all! That's right, today is FREEBIE FRIDAY at Bugaboo Stamps! Every week Bugaboo Stamps puts a bunch of brand spanking new stamps into the Bug Shop! But on Fridays', Jodie offers one of the new stamps from one of her newly released lines for FREE!

This weeks featured digi is from an awesome line of stamps called Elephant Toppers. I think the whole set is a *MUST HAVE*! It is also PERFECT for those Circus or Zoo themed party stuff birthday cards, invitations, and thank you cards hmm?
Go check it and all the other good stuff out in the Bug Shop today!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Fat Pages and cards with Attitude - Anything Goes (1 of 9)

Fun with Shapes and More - Diecuts/Punches

Paper Play -  Diecuts

Shelly's Images - Anything Goes

Divas by Design - Diecuts (1 of 2)

Waste not Wednesdays - Use your forgotten stash (DP)

6-21 Oldie but Goodie Thursday at Bugaboo Stamps!

It's OBG day for the DT at Bugaboo Stamps - the day that some of the Bugaboo DT shows off their creations featuring some of their favorite Bugaboo Stamps images! These images aren't part of the current release, but are still some of Bugaboo's best! My card below features Martian Ship! I hope you like it!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Anything Goes - Around the World (Limit 1 Entry)
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations - Happy Birthday
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes w/Sentiment

6-19 Bugaboo Stamps is on the mooove!

This week Bugaboo Stamps is generously sponsoring the Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge! They are challenging you to use Diecuts and Punches on your Christmas -themed cards . Easy peasy and super fun! Enter HERE and maybe you will be the lucky winner of the Bugaboo Stamps prize pack!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Hooked on Crafts - All that Glitters
The Squirrel and the Fox - Sparkle
Dis Digital Design - Spotty/Dotty

6-16 New Challenge at One Stop Crafts Challenge!

We have a new challenge at One Stop Crafts Challenge! This week we want you to make an EASEL CARD - using pink, green, and white! My easel card sample below features a Butterfly digi from Bugaboo Stamps. I hope you like it! We can't wait to see yours!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Emergency Crafters - Butterflies, Birds or Anything w/wings (Limit 1 Entry, 10C)

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Stampin' for the Weekend - Bugs and Butterflies (Limit 1 Entry)

Stampin' with the Dragon - Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons - Butterflies and Bows

Forever Friends - Anything Goes (MUST include an Animal!)

Southern Girls - Things with Wings (Limit 1 Entry)

Freshly Brewed - Anything Goes (4 of 5)

Bugaboo Stamps is on the Moooove - Post 2

As I mentioned previously, Bugaboo Stamps is sponsoring another fun kids challenge over at Crafting with your Kids! They want you to create a card or papercraft item with a Beach Theme.  My VERY ENTHUSIASTIC  and crafty 6 year old, Annabella,  created a 2nd card featuring the shark from AKV Under the Sea! We hope you like it!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Fresh Brewed Designs - Anything Goes (3 of 5)

 

6-14 Bugaboo Stamps is on the Mooooove! Post 1

Bugaboo Stamps is sponsoring another fun kids challenge over at Crafting with your Kids! This time they want you to create a card or papercraft item with a Summer Beach Theme like the one below created by my VERY ENTHUSIASTIC 6 year old, Annabella! Check out all the details HERE!

Her card below features Summer Duck - Dinghy Boat from Bugaboo Stamps.

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Fresh Brewed Designs - Anything Goes (2 of 5)

6-12 New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo Stamps!

It's New Release Day today, and all of us at Bugaboo Stamps are so excited! This is the day when Jodie releases BRAND NEW digis in the Bugaboo Stamp Shop! Check out my sample below using one of the super cute digis from the set, then go to the Bug Shop to nab them all for yourself!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Send a Smile 4 Kids - Bright Colors
Moving along with the Times - ABAC
Just Keep on Creating - Anything Goes
Mad for Markers - OFF the Page (No cards or Layouts - Use Copics)
Recycle, Repurpose, and Reinvent - Anything Goes (optional metal)

6-11 Bugaboo Stamps is on the Moooooove!

Bugaboo Stamps is generously sponsoring the Made Especially 4 You Challenge! The folks at ME4Yare challenging you to use the sketch found HERE on your cards and papercraft projects. Easy peasy and super fun! Enter HERE and maybe you will be the lucky winner of the Bugaboo Stamps prize pack!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Inspire me Friday - Anything Goes

Corrosive  Challenge - Feeling Punchy (1 of 2)

Dream Valley Challenges - For that Special Guy (1 of 3)

Great Impressions - Punches or Diecuts

OSAAT - The man in your life

PanPastel UK - Boy or Fathers Day

Order of the Opus Gluei - Its all relative (With a SHOUT OUT to the Poohbahs!)

6-9 New Challenge up at Catch the Bug with Bugaboo Stamps!

This weeks Bugaboo Stamps Catch the Bug Challenge is a fun one! Like my project featuring Summer Duck - Ball below, this week we want you to create a card or papercraft project inspired by the picture found HERE! For more prize info, head over to the BUG BLOG! We look forward to seeing your projects!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Crafty Catz - Summertime (Limit 1 Entry)

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Frosted Designs Fabulous Fridays - Stitching

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge - Beach Theme

Stampin with the Dragon - Water

6-6 2nd card for Just Inspirational?

As I mentioned in my earlier post, there is a new challenge up at Just Inspirational sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps! My 6 year old, Annabella joined in with the super cute Lady Bug - Butterfly from Bugaboo Stamps! We hope you like her card!

This card was CREATED BY A 6 YEAR OLD

and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Try it On Tuesday - Anything Goes

The Cutie Pie Challenge -  Diecuts and Punches

Come and Get It - Flowers and Butterflies

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Inspire me Friday - Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi

Qwirky Crafts - Something you'd see in the sky (Ladybugs/Butterflies)

Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

6-6 Bugaboo Stamps sponsors Just Inspirational Challenge

Bugaboo Stamps is on the MOOOOVE again! That's right! Bugaboo Stamps is sponsoring another super cool challenge! Just Inspirational has a picture inspired challenge HERE! Head over to Just Inspirational to enter your own fab creations!

My card below features Beach Frog - Sunbathing from Bugaboo Stamps

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Digital Tuesday - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

House of Gilli - Vibrant Summer Colors

Fashionista Challenge - Summer

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge - Childhood Memories - Going to the Beach (1 of 4)

The Pink Elephant - Vibrant Colors

Whoopsi Daisy - Summer Colors

Craft a Scene - Beach Scene

My Sheri Crafts - Summer Lovin'

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

New Challenge at One Stop Crafts!

There is a new challenge up at One Stop Crafts Challenge and it's a fab one! This week we are asking you to create a card with a Crowns or Diamonds and Red, White, or Blue! Head over to the OSC Blog to link up your fantastic cards!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion - Anything Goes

MAke it Monday - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Challenge - Red, White and Blue

Inspire me Friday - Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles - Lots of Bling

6-1 Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps!

Another week is coming to a close and we've something super fun and FREE at Bugaboo Stamps for you all! That's right, today is FREEBIE FRIDAY at Bugaboo Stamps! Every week Bugaboo Stamps puts a bunch of brand spanking new stamps into the Bug Shop! But on Fridays', Jodie offers one of the new stamps from one of her newly released lines for FREE!

This weeks super cute featured digi is called Sock Elephant and it is a *MUST HAVE*!
Go check it out in the Bug Shop today!

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons - Many Layers
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

6-1 Bugaboo Stamps sponsors the ABC Challenge!

Bugaboo Stamps is on the Moooooove again, and now we're sponsoring the ABC Challenge! They'd like you to use a 'Quilt' theme on your cards and papercrafting projects!! Easy Peasy! Head over to enter your own creations for a chance to win a generous Bugaboo Stamps Prize Pack! :)

My card below features Bugaboo Stamps Kitchen Ginger - Whisk

This card is apropro for and may have been entered into the following challenges:

Paper Play - Use 2 of something bows (1 of 2)

Cooking it up with Katie - Celebration, Ribbon, Diecuts (Limit 1 Entry)

Crafting for all Seasons - Many Layers

Crafts and Me - Add a Ribbon

Crafty Creations - Circles

DigiStamps4Joy - Buttons