Happy Birthday Mouse

Today I have a card featuring one of the newer images by Bugaboo Stamps.

This sweet little image is Mouse - Big Flower and I thought he would make a perfect birthday card!  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and added some Glossy Accents to his nose and the little lady bug on the flower.  I used StarDust Stickles on the dragonfly's wings.  I'm entering this card in the Stella Says Sketch Challenge 212 so of course I used their sketch.  This was a very quick and easy birthday card.  There are so many cute Bugaboo images so be sure to check out their shop.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Catch The Bug Stella Says Sketch Challenge 212
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 134  -  Polka Dots

Stamps:  Bugaboo - Mouse Big Flower; Your Next Stamp - sentiment
Paper:  Echo Park - Happy Days; Bazzill; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, StarDust Stickles, MFT Stitched Circles, Nestabilites, Martha Stewart border punch  

#1 Dad

Hello everyone!  Father's Day is just around the corner so I thought I would make a quick and simple card using a sweet image from Bugaboo Digi Stamps.

This adorable image is Kidz - dad girl.  I colored the image with my copics and used some Glamour Dust on the flower in her hair.  I added some fiber ribbon and floss.  Since it's going to a dad, I didn't add any embellishments.  I always have a hard time deciding what kind of embellies to add to men's cards and most of the guys I know couldn't care less about them anyway :-)  So, a very quick and easy card! 

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Addicted To Stamps & More Challenge 98  -  Holiday
Catch The Bug Stella Says Sketch 211
Charisma Cardz Challenge 12  -  Father's Day
CRAFT Challenge 262  -  Father's Day/Male
Fab N Funky Challenge 219  -  Father's Day

Stamp:  Bugaboo Digi Stamp - KIDZ - dad girl
Paper:  Kraft, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Glamour Dust, fiber ribbon, floss, Nestabilities

Mistletoe Fairy

I've really been trying to work ahead on my holiday cards this year.  So I'm back with another Christmas card to share with you.

This sweet little fairy is Ava Christmas - Mistletoe Fairy by Bugaboo Digi Stamps.  I love the Bugaboo images and I think this fairy is so cute.  She's colored with copics and colored pencils, and then I used Glossy Accents on the holly berries.  I applied Creative Inspirations' Resplendence Angel Dust Glitter on her wings for a beautiful sparkle.  I added a bow, flower, and some pearls and my card was finished.

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 62  -  Christmas is Coming
Come and Get It Challenge  -  Tic Tac Toe  (pearls, free, ribbon)
Craft Your Passion Challenge 127  -  Blast From The Past  (#116 - Things with Wings)
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 74  -  Winged Things
Crafty Catz Challenge 149  -  Christmas
LEJ Designs Challenge 20  -  Winter Wishes
Natalie & Amy's Challenge 1  -  Anything Goes
Nutcrafters Challenge 26  -  Countdown to Christmas
OOZAK Challenge 6  -  Sparkle
Stampin for the Weekend Challenge 17  -  Starting Christmas Early


Stamps:  Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Ava Christmas Mistletoe Fairy; Stampavie - Peace on Earth (sentiment)
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Be Merry; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, seam binding, Glossy Accents, Tim Holtz Tiny Tabs & Tags die, MS doily lace punch, flower, pearls, Creative Inspirations Resplendence Angel Dust

A Cute Theodore

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Happy Saturday friends.  I hope you're getting to relax and enjoy the weekend.  I love Bugaboo Digi Stamps and have quite a few of their images.  It seems like I don't get to color them as often as I would like, but I did find some time recently to color this cute little teddy bear.

This little fella is Theodore.  Sure looks like he's taking it easy today, huh?  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and added Glossy Accents to his nose and to his ladybug friend.  I used some paper scraps and a few buttons and this card was finished in no time.  I'm usually a very slooow card maker so I love it when I can finish one quickly.  This card will be going to a little boy so I didn't want to add too many embellishments.  After all, that little 7-year-old is going to be much more interested in the gift that's attached to this card lol!

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great weekend!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafts 4 Eternity R#82  -  Brilliant Birthdays
Crafty Creations Challenge 180  -  Buttons
Creative Card Crew Challenge 15  -  Black Cardstock
Love to Create Challenge 25  -  Spots n Dots
Sassy Cheryl Challenge 125  -  Polka Dots Everywhere
The Poodles Parlour Challenge  -  Anything Goes


Stamp:  Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Theodore; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  Bella Blvd; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, buttons, Glossy Accents

   

Spring Flowers

I hope you're enjoying your weekend.  Our weather hasn't been very nice here ... rain, rain and more rain.  But all that rain will eventually bring some lovely spring flowers, right? 

Speaking of spring flowers, I picked up this cute little Flower Pot 1 over at Bugaboo Stamps.  This image is so easy to color and I thought it would be perfect for those little cards you sometimes need to put together quickly.  I used copics and colored pencils to color the image.  I added some Creative Inspirations Paint to the flower petals and centers.  I used Blush and Tutu Pink on the petals, and Sunshine on the centers.  These paints add such a pretty pearlescent shimmer to the flowers but unfortunately I can't seem to capture that with my camera.  I paper-pieced the flower pot and then added some shading to it.  We also have a new challenge for you over on the Creative Inspirations Blog.  Our theme this week is Spring and I hope you can join us.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Bugaboo Stamps Stella Says Sketch Challenge 108
Crafty Creations Challenge 165  - Flower Power
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 212  -  Spring Flowers
Simon Says Stamp  -  April Showers Bring May Flowers
2 Sisters Challenge 87  -  Flowers

Stamps:  Bugaboo - Flower Pot 1; My Favorite Things - sentiment
Paper:  Echo Park - Springtime; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Creative Inspirations Paints - Blush, Tutu Pink, Sunshine, EK Success zig zag chain punch, Nestabilities

Theodore Easter

Hello sweet friends.  I'm here with another Easter card to share.  Are you tired of seeing Easter cards?  I still have a few more I need to get made before Sunday and I'm hoping I get them done in time :-D

This sweet bear dressed as a bunny is Bugaboo's Theodore - Easter and I think he's so cute with those bunny ears!  As usual, I colored with copics and colored pencils.  I used some Creative Inspirations Paint on the eggs but I'm not sure if you can see it ... it does add a pretty shimmer.  And of course I used Glossy Accents on the bear's and ladybug's noses.  The layout is from Stella Says Sketch over on the Catch The Bug Challenge Blog.

Thank you for stopping by.  I'm off to try to finish those last few Easter cards. 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Card Crafters Circle Challenge 16  -  Easter
Catch the Bug Challenge  -  Easter/Spring
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Bunnies
Digital Tuesday Challenge 154  -  Easter
Love to Create Challenge 9  -  Bunnies, Chickies, and Jelly Beans
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 76  -  Easter
Simply Create Too Challenge 10  -  Eggs and/or Bunnies
Stella Says Sketch Challenge 107

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Theodore Easter; Penny Black - sentiment
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Happy Go Lucky; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, MS border punch, buttons, twine, Creative Inspirations Paints

Color Me Creative Guest Designer

Hello friends.  The Color Me Creative DT invited me to be a guest designer for their current challenge, "Lots of Laughs & Bright, Fun Colors".  Well, of course I had to go with a Bugaboo image!

I used  JJ Housework - Cook for my card.  I just love Bugaboo's JJ character and I think this sentiment is hilarious!  I colored this sassy lady with copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on her wine glass.  You can find all the challenge details here.  They also offer lots of classes and you can find out all about their classes while you're there.  The challenge is open until March 2 so why not join in?

Thanks for stopping by.  Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Bugaboo - JJ Housework Cook
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Fly a Kite; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, ribbon, button, floss, Glossy Accents

So Special

Hello friends.  Hope you're having a fabulous weekend so far.

Isn't this little boy bear the cutest?  This is a Bugaboo Digi Stamp.  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and added some Glossy Accents to his nose.  I added some twine and a button.  I really struggle with cards for boys/men because I never seem to quite know how to embellish them.  Even though it's a pretty simple card, I like the way it turned out.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Enjoy your weekend!

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
AI Factory Challenge  -  Teddy Bears
Catch the Bug Challenge -  It's a Man's World
Creative Inspirations Challenge 62  -  Stitching
Delicious Doodles Challenge 31  -  Cute and Cuddly
Happileigh Scrappin HLSC27  -  Bright Colors
Just Some Lines Saturday Challenge  -  Spotty Dotty
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 11  -  One For The Boys
Ribbon Carousel RCC8  -  Color Your World
Southern Girls Challenge 81  -  Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 72  -  Spots and Stripes
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 54  -  Masculine Card

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo - Boy Bear
Paper:  Fancy Pants - Moon Rays; My Mind'sEye - Hip Hooray; Core'dinations; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, twine, button  

You're The Best

Happy Saturday to all of you.  I have a new Bugaboo card to share with you. 

I've used Bugaboo's Deacon Swing on my card.  I think this little fella is so cute swinging away with his best buddy, his little teddy bear.  I used my copics and colored pencils to color the image and used Flower Soft on the tree leaves above him.  I only had white Flower Soft so I used my Tombow markers and a little spritz of water to make it green.  Of course I also colored my fingers green in the process but I won't show you a picture of them lol!  I stamped my sentiment on a die-cut cloud and added a little punched fence behind his swing.  Some brads and ribbon finished off my card.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Catch the Bug Challenge  -  Bright Colors and Flower Soft
Crafts and Me Challenge 37  -  Punch It Out
Do It With Digis Challenge 11  -  It's All About The Boys
Frosted Designs Challenge  -  Friends
Fussy and Fancy Challenge  -  Card for Man or Boy
One Stop Craft Challenge Week 133  -  Texture
Terrifically Thrilling Thursday Challenge  -  Seeing Spots
The Stamp Man Challenge 24  -  Boys and Men
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 55  -  Stitches

Digital Image:  Bugaboo - Deacon Swing
Paper:  Pebbles - Happy Go Lucky; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Flower Soft, MS fence punch, MFT cloud die-namic, ribbon, brads 

Hap-Bee Birthday

Hello friends.  I hope you're having a wonderful holiday weekend.  I found time to make a card today.

I used Bees-Birthday from Bugaboo Stamps for my card.  I colored this happy little bee with copics and colored pencils.  I added some Glossy Accents to the antenna, feet and balloon, and used a little stickles on the hat and wings.  I added some ribbon and a fews buttons to finish my card.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
A Spoonfull of Sugar Challenge 153  -  Things with Wings
Allsorts Week 105  -  Things with Wings
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 59  -  Check It Out
Catch the Bug Challenge  -  Bright Colors
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 1  -  Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 113
Inky Impressions Challenge 16  -  Shine On
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Paper Shelter Challenge 15  -  Anything Goes
Sew Many Cards Challenge 55  -  Circles
Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge  -  Buttons
Stamps R Us Challenge  -  Goin Digital
2 Sisters Challenge 41  -  Anything Goes

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo Bees Birthday
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Lime Twist; Bo Bunny; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, buttons, ribbon, Glossy Accents, StarDust Stickles

Life's A Beach

Hello friends.  I have a new card to share.

This little cutie is called Summer Butterfly Bear - Beach and she's from Bugaboo Stamps.  Isn't she adorable in her little polka-dot swimsuit?  She's got her beach towel, beach ball and sparkly sandles.  What more could a butterfly bear need for a relaxing day at the beach?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then added Glossy Accents to her antennae, nose, the beach ball, and the dots on her swimsuit.  I added some stickles to her wings and her sandles.  The little yellow polka-dot circle with the button is suppose to look like the sun, but I'm not sure how well that worked lol!  I used some twine (I love that stuff!) and a little fish-shaped button that I've had in my stash for years. 

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
2 Sisters Challenge 40  -  Use a digi
Bugaboo Wacky Wednesday Challenge #2  -  Photo Inspiration
Crafty Calendar May challenge  -  Teddy Bears
Little Claire's Challenge 7  -  Sparkle
Mami Doodles Challenge 76  -  Spots and/or Stripes
My Partners in Crafting Crime Challenge 27  -  Twine, Jute, String
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 17  -  Animal Theme
Stamp Something  -  Beachy Colors
Stampin for the Weekend Challenge 9  -  Blue, Buttons, Bling
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 112  -  BEARnecessities
Stamps R Us  -  Goin Digital
The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge 18  -  Color My World
Tuesday Throwdown #50  -  Stripes
Truly Scrumptious Challenge 57  -  Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 54  -  Circles
Simon Says  -  Sparkle and Shine

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo Summer Butterfly Bear - Beach
Paper:  Fancy Pants; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, buttons, twine, MS border punch, Glossy Accents, StarDust Stickles

Summer Peek Flowerpot

I hope you're all having a wonderful day :)  The weekend is finally here and I am really looking forward to relaxing and spending time with my family.  This has been a crazy week so it's going to be nice to just sit and chill ... and work on cards, of course! 

I've used a Bugaboo image called Summertime Peekers - Flowerpot on my card today.  Isn't she a cutie?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then added some stickles to the flowers.  I used white acrylic paint to add some polka dots to her hairbow.  I used some ribbon from my stash and added a little pearl to the butterfly.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 39  -  How Does Your Garden Grow
Catch the Bug Challenge  -  Polka Dots and Stripes
City Crafter Challenge Week 57  -  Stripes and Polka Dots
Cupcake Craft Challenge 142  -  In The Garden
Lexi's Creations Challenge 40  -  Spots and/or Stripes
Mami Doodles Challenge 26  -  Spots and/or Stripes
One Stitch at a time Challenge 62  -  Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Bloom and Grow

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo -  Summertime Peekers  -  Flowerpot; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  We R Memory Keepers; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust stickles, MS butterfly punch, Fiskars border punch, pearl, ribbon, white acrylic paint

Eeek! It's a Mouse!

Hello friends.  Are you ready for the weekend?  I hope you have a fabulous one planned and that the weather cooperates :)

I made my card using a Bugaboo digital stamp.  Isn't this little mouse a cutie?  I colored her (well, it has a pink balloon, so it has to be a she, right?) with copics and colored pencils.  I added a little touch of stickles to the heart on her fanny.  I used stickles on the balloon and then added Glossy Accents to make it shine.  My border punch is Martha Stewart lace hearts and the flowers are from my EK Success punches.  A very quick and easy card that will find its way to Card Cupids.  If you're not familiar with this wonderful organization, please check it out here.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Catch the Bug Challenge  - Flowers and Pastel Colors
Craft Your Passion Challenge 56  -  Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly  -  Anything Goes
Stamp Something  -  May Digi Day Challenge
Terrifically Thrilling Thursday  -  Sugar and Spice

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo  -  Critter Balloon - Mouse
Paper:  Cloud Nine; My Mind's Eye
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust stickles, Glossy Accents, EK Success flower punches, MS Lace heart punch, buttons, nestabilities, ribbon

   

Bugaboo Stamps

Bugaboo has a new look and a new store and you can find it here.  But before you go check it out, they want to share this information with you.

During the month of May everything is 50% off so this is a great time to stock up.  With the grand re-opening of the store they are offering some wonderful prize packages for their loyal followers.  You could be the winner of a gift certificate, or you could be the lucky winner who gets 7 free images every month for the rest of 2011!  Every order you place in May will get your name placed in the pot for a chance to win one of five gift certificates they're giving away at the end of the month. 

How can you win?  Go here to find out all the details!

Singing in the Rain

Happy Friday friends.  The weekend is finally here ... yeah!  The sun is shining here today and it's gorgeous.  It's still chilly and windy, but the sun is so welcome.  It's been a while since we've seen the sun around here.

It looks like this little birdie may not be seeing the sun today.  Isn't she a cutie?  I used Spring Bird Umbrella from Bugaboo Stamps.  She's colored with copics and colored pencils.  I used some Glossy Accents on her beak and the raindrops, and added a gingham bow.  I'll add a sentiment to the inside later and send this to the Card Cupids organization.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Catch the Bug Challenge  -  Singing in the Rain
Charisma Cardz Week 17  -  April Showers/May Flowers
Crafts 4 Eternity R17  -  Anything Goes
Crazy Challenge 64  -  3 different papers
Paper Cutz Challenge 89  -  Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes Challenge 66  -  Sundae Bar (diecut, yellow)
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 53  -  Use Die or Punch

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo - Spring Bird Umbrella
Paper:  Cosmo Cricket; American Crafts; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Spellbinders and MFT dies, Glossy Accents, gingham ribbon

Here Comes The Easter Bunny

Happy Wednesday everyone.  I've got a quick post for you this morning and then I've got a major event I'm attending today.  It's by invitation only.  That's right ... this morning I'm attending the Grandparent's Day event at my grandson's preschool lol!  That's always a blast.  The kids practice songs and a little skit for weeks and then promptly forget what they're suppose to do when they have a live audience lol!  They're so cute at this age, you know?  Anyway, I've got an Easter card to share with you.   

I used Easter Bunny Tulips from Bugaboo Stamps.  Isn't this little bunny adorable?  I used my copics and colored pencils to color this little cutie.  I added some Glossy Accents on her nose and some stickles on her heart and the tulips.  The papers are from my stash.  I added some gingham ribbon and a bow, and a few buttons.  The tag is from a Martha Stewart punch.

Thanks for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in:
Belli Challenge 115  -  Eggs/Bunnies
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge  -  Recipe
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog  -  Easter Theme
Crafty Catz Challenge 78  -  Furry Friends
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 18  -  Easter
Crafty Pad Challenge 117  -  Easter
Creative Inspirations Challenge 108  -  Pets/Animals
Digital Tuesday Challenge 107  -  Pretty Punches
Little Claire's Challenge 5  -  Animals
My Sheri Crafts Challenge 53  -  Bunnies
My Time To Craft Challenge 137  -  Easter Wishes
Paper Cutz Challenge 87  -  Buttons & Bows
Pear Tree Designs Challenge 45  -  Easter
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 51  -  Easter
Quirky Crafts Challenge 8  -  Sparkly, Punchy Easter/Spring
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 51  -  Celebrate Spring/Easter
Stampin' For The Weekend Challenge 7  -  Easter


Stamp:  Bugaboo Stamps -  Easter Bunny Tulips
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust stickles, Glossy Accents, ribbon, MS border punch, MS tag punch, buttons, embroidery floss

Feel Better

Happy Friday to all of you.  It's finally here ... Friday, that one day that we all look forward to each week.  I found a cute freebie image over at Bugaboo Stamps this week and decided to make my card using him.

This little guy is named Itchy Dog Bowl.  Isn't he adorable?  I colored him using copics and colored pencils.  I added Glossy Accents to his nose, the pads of his feet, and also to the food bowl.  I just picked up this Maraschino twine (by The Twinery) at my LSS, Simply Scrapbooks (thank you Vicki, I love all the colors you stocked!).  I added a few buttons to finish my card.

The Simply Sassy Design Team is having a blog hop tomorrow so be sure you stop by.  We'll be showing all the new images from the Simply Sassy Set 5 and of course there will be prizes you can win.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see you tomorrow!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Alota Rubber Stamps Alota 53  -  Using Nestabilities
Catch the Bug Challenge  -  Get Well
Crazy 4 Challenges C4C75  -  Use Diecuts
Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge 48  -  Spots/Dots
Do You Stack Up Challenge 8  -  Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Challenge 82  -  Use Punches or Dies
Pixie Cottage Challenge 58  -  Sketch and/or Something Cute

Stamps:  Bugaboo - Itchy Dog Bowl; PTI - Mixed Messages (sentiment)
Paper:  Pink Paislee; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, buttons, twine, embroidery floss, Glossy Accents