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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Simply Charming!!

I Did it creations challenge #27

I Did it Creations challenge this week is called Simply charming and as such you are to use a charm on your project. This week we were sponsored by Card Mad Fairy, my image is called All Dressed up.

You can see and purchase their images at the Stitchy Bear/I Did It Creations Store.

I used this great glitter paper from a pack I got recently, cardstock Glorious Green by Stampin up and added my purse charm  Thanks so much for stopping by.P1070440

Bugaboo Is Having a DT Call !!!

We are looking for a few new Design Team Members who love Bugaboo as much as we do! 
Please help spread the word!
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How Long Is the DT Call Open?

We are going to try something a little different this round. There are two rounds to our call.

1. Create a post and link it below. Post must include 1 Bugaboo project and 2 other of your favorite projects. Please note these can be new or older projects it is your choice. This phase of the call will be open until November 10th midnight EST. We will contact those who have been chosen to move on to round 2. Please make sure we have your email.

2 If you are chosen to continue to round 2, we will  send you a predetermined image which you will make a project and turn back into us it would make things much quicker and give you more time to create if you make sure your email is in your post of the first round.

What Kind of Responsibilities Does the DT Have?

As a DT Member you would be required to take part in a minimum of 4 projects and a maximum of 6 assignments throughout the month. You will know all of the upcoming challenges and assignments and most can be worked on ahead of time.
Is It OK If I'm on Another DT?
Not to worry, as long as you can commit to the Bugaboo DT and are not conflicted with other DT work then of course feel free to apply, but please consider the new workload before you apply, the last thing we want is for you to struggle to keep up with the assignments, this is meant to be fun and stress free, not a job that you feel obliged to do, so again please do keep that in mind
What If I've Never Been on a DT Before?
Not a problem at all, we welcome all applications whether you have DT experience or not, in fact we would encourage peeps with no previous DT experience to try out for our Design Team, more so over those that do, we want to give everyone a fair chance
When Will the New DT Be Announced?
The new DT Members will be announced by November 29th.  New Term officially begins on January 1, 2011.

Good Luck!

It's Challenge Time!

So today is Sunday which means that it's time for another Crafty Ho's Challenge! That's right, a great group of friends of mine, the 'Ho's', created a challenge blog called Crafty Ho's Challenge Blog! Each week on Sunday we share with everyone more creations using the same challenge as inspiration! Thanks to everyone who participated in our “Inspiration Challenge”  last week, we are so lucky to have such great followers.

This week the challenge is an Recipe challenge, you need to include buttons, 1 leaf and a circle on your card.  Below is my card  using a turkey from the October Digi Club over at Bugaboo's .   Octobers club images were really cute but just wait until you see the one for November it is way cute!  I used designer paper from a stack pack I had added buttons and a ribbon and there you go!

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

It’s Fall Y’all!

Join us for your chance to win our Bugaboo digi images!

How can you win you ask?

Make a Fall/Autumn color or theme project  project and post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 11/6/110 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image!

Below is my card using 2 of Jodies cute images merged my background image was a freebie.  I used PTI kraft paper and PTI Scarlet Jewel. 

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

It’s Thursday that means More Oldies but Goodies!

Check out the great Oldie but Goodies our team has to offer today at Catch the Bug Blog.  We have some great projects that are sure to inspire your many projects!!!
Be sure to stop by and give the DT members kudos for such great projects today!
Only a couple of days left of our latest challenge so be sure and join our Cause!

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I used the Bugaboo Halloween Brats and the fence that were released last week to make this card.  All your Bugaboo needs can be found here at the store. Paper Studio paper and yummy sparkle ribbon  from a dear friend.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

I Did it Creations #26 - Anything Goes!

Before I get into this weeks challenge I wanted to share with you a new ay to shop for all your scrapbooking needs!
Outlaw Woman's Scrap Emporium


I Did It Creations is starting a new outlet store for scrapbook supplies and all thing s to go with paper crafting. It is free to join for the first 100 members. Her prices are amazing! Go and check it out here

This Week our challenge over at I Did it Creations is: ' Anything Goes'! Yes that’s right, get your entries in!

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The DT got to work with the adorable Didge's Doodles this week.
You can find lots of great stamps at the Stitchy Bear and I Did It Creations Crafting Boutique.

For my card I have used the cute I choose the adorable cupcake stamp.   Papers are from  K and Company Birthday Pack ribbons from my stash and stickles for some sparkle. Now if you need more inspiration go to the DT blogs, their links are on my side bar.  Now This is an easy Challenge So get busy and get your entry in over at the IDIC.

Thank you for stopping by.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

It’s New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo!

Please Note:  We make every attempt to have new images in the store by the time the post goes up however some times it is not possible.  If they are not there yet they will be in the store later today! Please come back to get them later.
Check out this cute image that Jodie is releasing today . The Bugaboo shop has the entire set for you to check out.
Before you run over to check them out and grab your cuties, take a peek at what our DT did! Visit their blogs and leave some love...they just may have some more!!
Don't forget our What’s your Cause challenge going on right now.  Show someone you love that you will stand by them no matter what!
Below is my card using candy corn paper from my stash.  Check out the other great projects the DT created for this great image, you can find for sale in the shop.

Entered card in the following challenge:



Sunday, October 24, 2010

Challenge Time At Crafty Ho’s

So today is Sunday which means that it's time for another Crafty Ho's Challenge! That's right, a great group of friends of mine, the 'Ho's', created a challenge blog called Crafty Ho's Challenge Blog! Each week on Sunday we share with everyone more creations using the same challenge as inspiration! Thanks to everyone who participated in our “Sketch Challenge”  last week, we are so lucky to have such great followers.
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This week the challenge is an inspiration challenge what do you think of when you see the above picture?  Well to me it is autumn all the way that is way I used the Fall image from Bugaboo's AKV Fall. I used designer paper from a stack pack I had added ribbon and felt flowers from my stash.  The sentiment was a freebie which I love.

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Saturday, October 23, 2010

What is your Cause?

Today over at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog we are starting a different kind of challenge.  We are all aware that October is Breast Cancer awareness month however we were talking one day and we realized that everyone has a “Cause:” something that they believe in and want to bring attention to.  Well we decided instead of  just “Pink” we would showcase “Our Causes” so each team member could decide what they wanted to stand up for.   I decided to stand up for Alzheimer’s.   My grandpa and my grandma both suffered from it and my dear FIL passed away almost 3 years ago with complications of Alzheimer’s.   How sad and frustrating it must be to not remember your children and or a spouse.   While doing research I found some great sites for assistance for families dealing with an  Alzheimer's diagnosis my favorite being the http://www.alz.org/index.asp.
In addition to our regular winnings here are 2 more ways that you can win:
  Jodie. Owner of Bugaboo stamps has generously  provided  a wonderful opportunity for you to be able to give two wonderful causes and in return you get up to 14 free images images!  That’s  right for  spending $20 on two very very important causes you get  free images!   Link in which you can get  free images for donated to one of two causes, so please check the link out here!
            Also check out our Great sponsor for this heartfelt challenge!
                      
In addition to the Bugaboo Stamps images up for grabs, our challenge is also sponsored by Creative Craft World this week and they have generously donated a set of Promarkers in skin tones for the winner.
Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you will join us for our challenge and show someone you care by taking up a cause  and show support.
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My imaged used is Butterfly Border 5 with Lavender lace Stampin up paper.  I embossed one layer and the layered my butterfly for dimension
Alzheimer's Prayer
Dear Lord,
Please grant my visitors tolerance for my confusion,
Forgiveness for my irrationality and the strength
To walk with me into the mist of memory
My world has become.
Please let them take my hand and stay awhile,
Even though I seem unaware of their presence.
Help them to know how their strength
And loving care will drift slowly
Into the days to come just when I need it most.
Let them know when I don't recognize them
That I will. . . I will.
Keep their hearts free from sorrow for me,
For my sorrow, when it comes,
Only lasts a moment, when it's gone.
And finally Lord, please let them know,
How very much their visits mean,
How even through this relentless mystery,
I can still feel their love.
Amen!


Entered my card in the below challenges:

Mel Jens: Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes
Craftalicious - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Black/White + 1 color (1 of 1 entries)
Stampin' Royalty - Ribbons
 

Friday, October 22, 2010

Hope is a waking Dream!

Please note: We make every attempt to post freebies first thing in the am, however sometimes it just does not happen, please check back with us if they are not uploaded and thanks for stopping by today!


Bugaboo shop has a new digi freebie for you to download. And there are more of this cutie you can find for sale in the shop.

Before I tell you about the freebie don’t forget today is the last day of our Weekly Challenges with lots of ways to win!!

I know  you run over to check them out and grab the freebie, but  please take a minute to peek at what our DT did over at Catch the Bug Challenge blog! There are some Fabulous creations! Visit their blogs and leave some love...they just may have some more!!

Today we bring you the newest release from Bugaboo.  This is one of the cute images you will find in this set.  This set will have lots of meaning to lots of people. The set is a perfect lead in for our next challenge tommorrow titled "What's your Cause".   The team will be showcasing projects for all causes so you need to make sure and check back.  As talented as our team is they are just as passionate about their "Cause" as we know you are too.

My paper used is by Paper Studios - and the sentiment was a freebie by Echo Rains. Thanks for stopping by today!

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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Today is a Special day!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Today I am very excited because I was asked to be a Guest Designer for the  For Fun Challenge Blog
The Challenge today is using Red, Brown and Cream.  I chose to use Jake in the Country which you can find here at Robyn's shop here http://ididitcreations.com/blog/.  With Jake I used a coloring page as my background to make  a big scene  the coloring page is by Elizabeth Dulemba, which is a freebie, you can find lots of freebies here .  I like the way that Jake fits in there like he was meant to be I cut him out and used pop dots to make him stand out! I used PTI paper to make my card.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

It’s New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo!

Please Note:  We make every attempt to have new images in the store by the time the post goes up however some times it is not possible.  If they are not there yet they will be in the store later today! Please come back to get them later.
Before I show you my goodies for today, I wanted to give a shout out to my Baby Girl, who turns 20 today!!  Jess is away at college so I don’t get to see her today but will see her Thursday for a little bit!
Happy Birthday Jess I love you very much and miss you daily! 
Jodie has totally outdone herself this week!   She has two great sets to release today, check out the new Halloween Brats and the Birthday Gus. The Bugaboo shop has both  great new digi sets for you to check out.
Before you run over to check them out and grab your cuties, take a peek at what our DT did! Visit their blogs and leave some love...they just may have some more!!
Don't forget our Oh So Sweet challenge going on right now. Below are the examples the DT created for these great images, you can find for sale in the shop.
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This card qualifies for the following challenges:
One Stop Craft - Halloween
Baby Bud Designs - Fall or Halloween
Inktegrity - Halloween/Fall
Double Dutch - Halloween
Crafts and Me - Halloween
Stampin Royalty - Halloween
Fussy and Fancy - Halloween
If the Shoe Fits - Holiday (Halloween)
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This card qualifies for the following challenges:
Paper Cutz - Anything Goes
Just Inspirational - Anything goes
Inky Impressions - Anything Goes
Create 4 Fun - go digi
Craftalicious - Anything Goes

Sunday, October 17, 2010

It’s Time for a new Challenge over at I did it Creations!

This Sunday at the I Did It Creations challenge blog, the theme is 'Girl of my Dreams'.

Our lovely sponsor is Beary Dust designs, please take a moment to check out the lovely digi creations here

For my project, I've used the lovely image called ‘Brat’, isn’t she sweet! I just the attitude that you can tell she has.  I used paper from a Making Memories Pack and added some bling. 

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Check out these exciting events also going on this week, you don't want to miss the fun!

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Our Halloween Challenge might be over but we

are still having Halloween at the

I Did It Stitchy Bear Did It U Do It 2 Forum

The party at the forum will be for 3 big fun filled days.

Oct 29th - 31st.

No tricks just treats at our party.

Everyone is invited

Challenge Time At Crafty Ho’s

So today is Sunday which means that it's time for another Crafty Ho's Challenge! That's right, a great group of friends of mine, the 'Ho's', created a challenge blog called Crafty Ho's Challenge Blog! Each week on Sunday we share with everyone more creations using the same challenge as inspiration! Thanks to everyone who participated in our  color challenge last week, we are so lucky to have such great followers.

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Below is my card  using Card using a Pre-Colored image a freebie from Beccy's.  Today my husband and I went to a Co-workers home for a gathering and they had this amazing home just minutes from downtown but it felt like you were in a cabin in the woods.  The fall colors and the trees were the inspiration for my card so I made this card to send them for having all of us over.

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Welcome to the Harry Potter Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome!   I hope that you have arrived from Jackie Rakoski’s blog if not please start back from the beginning so you don't miss anything thing!   You can also go back to Start if you get lost check out the map there.  
I have a question for you today but after my project but I hope you are taking good notes!
Today I got to use the image that we are calling  “The Spoiled One”.   if you are a Harry Potter fan you know exactly who we are referring to.  I used dark gray and dark green as a card base and  then  I took a page our of an old paperback tore it  crumbled it up and burnt the edges to give it that aged look.  I used the number embossing folder for the background and ribbon by Basic,
Don't forget to leave comments at each stop along the way! Here is your question.
What are the names of Harry's parents? 
Your next stop in the hop is over to Rae Anne Springer so head on over there to see what goodies she has to share!
 below is a reminder of what to do!
(Take note of the Harry Potter related questions, write down the answers to all the questions, and e-mail your answers to BugabooChallenges@gmail.com by 10/16/2010 at 7:00 AM EST. One winner will be drawn from all the correct answer to win seven (7) images of their choice. **You will also get to participate as a guest designer for an upcoming challenge!! Write in your subject line: Harry Potter related questions.)

I am pleased to enter my card in the following challenges:
Karber - Anything Goes
PollyCraft - Anything Goes
Stamping Vacation - No! No! (Sparkle)

Enjoy the Sweetness!!!

Today is Sweetest Day so Catch the Bug challenge blog is hosting a “Sweetness” challenge for Bugaboo Stamps.  You can submit a project for your sweetie or your favorite Sweet we want to see your “Sweetness”

Below is my card using this great cupcake image from the Wee Ones collection.  Of course it can be found in the store as well as many many more Sweet images! I used designer paper from my stash added a Sweet sentiment and Ribbon and there you go.  Thanks for stopping by today and be sure and check out the rest of the projects provided by the talented Bugaboo Team!

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Friday, October 15, 2010

Welcome to Freebie Friday!

Please note: We make every attempt to post freebies first thing in the am, however sometimes it just does not happen, please check back with us if they are not uploaded and thanks for stopping by today!
Bugaboo shop has a new digi freebie for you to download. And there are more of this cutie you can find for sale in the shop.
Before I tell you about the freebie don’t forget today is the last day of our Harry Potter Blog Hop/Challenge with lots of ways to win!!
Before you run over to check them out and grab the freebie, take a peek at what our DT did over at Catch the Bug Challenge blog! There are some Fabulous creations! Visit their blogs and leave some love...they just may have some more!!
Below is my card using this adorable AKV Witch, ( I can not wait to see the entire set)e this is the freebie today over at the shop. I used my Embossing/cut frame from Cuttlebug, which I got back in August but just never had a chance to use it, I know tragic!  Paper used are PTI! 


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This card was submitted in the following challenge
Stamp scrap & doodle, Halloween/fall

Thursday, October 14, 2010

You’ve Been Boo-ed

Well at work we are busy booing everyone.   It is really a cute concept, you get boo-ed then you boo 2 people they then boo 2 until everyone gets Boo-ed.  So I made the bags to “Boo” along with some other goodies.  I used one of the Goofy ghost  to make my boo treats!   Thanks for stopping by today and G Boo someone!

 

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Welcome to New Release Tuesday!

Please Note:  We make every attempt to have new images in the store by the time the post goes up however some times it is not possible.  If they are not there yet they will be in the store later today! Please come back to get them later.

Check out this great Cat which part of the “Goofy  Cats collection” that are being released today!  The Bugaboo shop has a great new digi set for you to check out.
Before you run over to check them out and grab your cuties, take a peek at what our DT did! Visit their blogs and leave some love...they just may have some more!!

Don't forget our Harry Potter inspirited Blog Hop going on right now, so include any magic/fantasy-themed projects. Think wizards, witches, spells, potions, fairies magical beasts, mythology, fairy tales, etc. Below are the examples the DT created for these great images, you can find for sale in the shop.

Below is my card I used terracotta paper from PTI and just simple brads for my embellishments !

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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Challenge Time At Crafty Ho’s

So today is Sunday which means that it's time for another Crafty Ho's Challenge! That's right, a great group of friends of mine, the 'Ho's', created a challenge blog called Crafty Ho's Challenge Blog! Each week on Sunday we share with everyone more creations using the same challenge as inspiration! Thanks to everyone who participated in our “Celebrating Children”  challenge last week, we are so lucky to have such great followers.
This week the challenge is a color challenge to use the colors red, green and brown!  and when I first heard the colors I thought wow then I thought autumn!   So I use these adorable Indians from Bugaboo and paired them with a Hay stack coloring page as a back ground.   I used ribbon that I sewed on the side to give it a ruffled look.
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We hope not only that you will come back and play but tell your friends also we would love to have them. 

Entered challenge in the following challenge:
Crafty Sentiments - Fall colors

Friday, October 8, 2010

Freebie Friday Our Secret is out!!!

Bugaboo shop has a new digi freebie for you to download. And there are more of this cutie you can find for sale in the shop.
I hope you have been following our sneak peeks.  Were you able to figure it out?  We today we are releasing for you a brand new line!  Up for grabs as a freebie is The Gentle One, at least that is what our resident HP experts tell us!   You will be amazed at how good Jodie was at creating Har Repotter characters.  Not sure why we were surprised because we are amazed with everything she puts out!
We don't have any sets for you today because we are saving the big reveal for tomorrow with a wonderful blog hop.  We have lots of inspiration, prizes and fun planned so mark your calendars and join us for a great time!
Before you run over to check them out and grab the freebie, take a peek at what our DT did over at Catch the Bug Challenge blog! There are some Fabulous creations! Visit their blogs and leave some love...they just may have some more!!
Today I used Hadrid by Bugaboo, and stamping up designer paper from my stash.
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This card was entered in the following challenges:
GLITTERBABE'S - anything goes
FABNFUNKY - use a digi image
POLLYCRAFT - anything goes
STAMPACULAR - layer it on

Thursday, October 7, 2010

A Final Sneak Peek!

Ok here is your last sneak peek!! Come back tomorrow for our Big Reveal!

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Spooky Challenge over at I Did it Challenge Blog!

It is Challenge time at I Did It blog.

Halloween 'Spooky' Challenge

(click here for Spooky Challenge)

Our Spooky Challenge closes on Oct 16th.  It is sponsored by Hope Jacare Doodles  She has given the DT this sweet Happy Halloween Pumpkin to work with this week.

To get your Freebie Happy Halloween Pumpkin to this challenge email jeanette_wtrs@yahoo.com with IDIC Freebie in the subject line.      


Our challenge is linked to One Stitch at a Time challenge and Stitchy Bear & I Did It Creations Crafting Boutique .

Got my card I dug deep into my ever present stash of Designer  paper.

I hope you will join us for this very special challenge!


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Da y 2 Sneak Peek

Good morning all here is Day 2 sneak peek any ideas yet??? Well be sure and check back tomorrow for another peek!

 

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

New Release Tuesday and a Sneak Peek!

Please Note: We make every attempt to have new images in the store by the time the post goes up however some times it is not possible. If they are not there yet they will be in the store later today! Please come back to get them later.

Oh Yeah, Bugaboo shop has a great new digi set for you to check out. Below is a card I did, you can find the image for sale in the shop. Before you run over to check them out and grab your cuties, take a peek at what our DT did here! Visit their blogs and leave some love...they just may have some more!! Be sure and check back the rest of the week for some great previews.

Before  you head on over to the blog and the store check out the sneak peek below and see if you can figure it out!  Don’t worry there is more to come!!!


After you have checked the blog check out this adorable image being released today! But guess what there are more in the store!
Here is my card to show you a sample of the new release, how cute is this ghost?  I used PTI black and Terracotta for my bases and used my Cuttlebug Halloween die for the spiders and the Boo!

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Sneak peek – preview of good things to come!!

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Entered card in the below challenges:

http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/ fall theme

Ooh La La Creations - nothing floral

Cowgirls Sunday - anything goes

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Happy Card Making Day!!!

Bugaboo shop has a new challenge today .  We are now having challenges every week so please join us!   With the new challenge format a few changes have been made so please check those changes out before you make up your mind.  The image used is a Wee One she is just darling and of cause you can find her in the or sale in the shop with many many great images that Jodie has to offer.  Paper used was Paper Studio and the flowers I got at a craft show, the ribbon is Maya ribbon that a dear friend of my likes to tempt us with.   Thanks for stopping by today!

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Before you run over to check them out and grab the freebie, take a peek at what our DT did over at Catch the Bug Challenge blog! There are some Fabulous creations! Visit their blogs and leave some love...they just may have some more!!

This card entered into the following challenges:

Incy Wincy - Anything Goes

OSAAT - Anything Goes