3D Bird House for ABC Day at Catch the Bug

It's an ABC (Anything But a Card) Day over at Catch the Bug, and it's my turn to create something! :0) I always have a difficult time coming up with projects for ABC Day. I don't have any little ones at my house (my son is 20, and just does not appreciate good paper crafty stuff, ya' know?!). I never know what on earth to do with my goodies once I'm done with them. Hubby keeps every card I give him, and if I start giving him 3D paper objects.....well......I just have no idea where the man will pile them up! lol! Anyhow, it's always a tough day for me to create for my DT assignments, but I am giving it a go! I've done a few ABC projects this year, so far, and this was definitely the most fun to make! I felt like I was in preschool, again, glueing and cutting at the crafty table! lol!

Today I'd like to share a 3D Bird House that I made using a Silhouette cut file. The cute little house can be used as a box, provided you don't glue down the roof piece to both sides of the roof top like I did....oops! It worked out okay, though......I didn't plan on putting anything in this, anyhow; it was created simply to be a cute little spring/summer scene. :)

I used two different Bugaboo Stamps sets for all my embellishes: Mini Set - Spring and Create a Scene - Butterfly Spring. The Print and Cut feature of my Silhouette machine was such a blessing for this project! :) Without it, I don't think I would have attempted this.

I used pop dots for some pieces, and made little tabs that fold beneath the rooftop for the cloud pieces. My roof top is embossed using a Sizzix folder, and I inked the folder with Distress Ink (Walnut Stain) before running it through the Big Shot. This gives it the two-tone look.

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Here's a look at the sides of the box: I'm hoping you can see the dimension better in this photo.

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Here's a closer look at the front. I placed my dp a bit off center on accident, but it still looks passable, I think. :)

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I'm very glad that you stopped by today! I hope you like what you see!

Please leave me a comment so I know you were here, and if you don't already,

please consider following me! ========>>

Pick up this cute Bugaboo image, and others, over at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and make sure you also jump over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: it's where you can find out all the lastest "dish" on what challenges are happening and what other challenge sites that Bugaboo is sponsoring (more chances to win some free Bugaboo!). It's also where you can check out all the other fantastic DT projects, including the OBG (Oldie But Goodie) stuff, the ABC (Anything But a Card) items, and the Tuesday New Releases......plus so much more!

One more thing before I wrap this up....be on the lookout for the upcoming Bugaboo Christmas in July Week Long Celebration! This is always a favorite, with lots of FREE images given away for participating in our challenges that week! I'll have more details on that as the date draws nearer.

 

Also, I am now assisting the DT Coordinator with some of the more routine things at Catch the Bug Blog to fill in some time for our wonderful Ms. Min, who is expecting Baby #1, and is happily preparing for the arrival! I'm helping out with some posting duties, and I'm also helping out by choosing a Bugaboo Stamps Fan of the Month! So......if you're a fan of Bugaboo Stamps (and who isn't, right?!), make sure you're posting your Bugaboo cards on your blog because I'm poking around Blog-land looking for YOU! :)

Happy Crafting!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Card Recipe

Image: Bugaboo Stamps - Mini Set - Spring Stuff ; Create a Scene - Butterfly Spring

Silhouette Cutting File: 3 Story Bird House by Samantha Walker

Paper: Paper Studio

Punches: Stampin Up - Scallop Border

Misc: Pop Dots

Challenges Entered

Catered Crop - Summer Lovin'

The Doodle Garden - Summer Lovin'

Dragonfly Dreams - Things with Wings

Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes

Anything But a Card - Love is in the Air

It's an ABC (Anything But a Card) Day over at Catch the Bug, and it's my turn to create something! :0) I always have a difficult time coming up with projects for ABC Day. I don't have any little ones at my house (my son is 20, and just does not appreciate good paper crafty stuff, ya' know?!). I never know what on earth to do with my goodies once I'm done with them. Hubby keeps every card I give him, and if I start giving him 3D paper objects.....well......I just have no idea where the man will pile them up! lol! Anyhow, it's always a tough day for me to create for my DT assignments, but I am giving it a go! (I have several ABC assignments this year, so I better get used to it, right?! lol!)

With Valentines Day just around the corner, I have seen so many of the cute little mailboxes on the web, and I wanted to give a try at making one.

I kept this one simple, using bold patterns to give interest to the body of the box. I used the 

  Bugaboo Stamps image called AKV Simple Stick - Stand. I have used her several times on my cards. I like her because she's simple, but still such a cutie! I used a heart-shaped brad for holding the flag (it does move up and down, which is so fun!). I added an adhesive tile to the box front as a sentiment. 

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Here's a look at the side of the box:

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I hope you like what you see! 

If so, please consider following me! ========>>

Pick up this cute Bugaboo image, and others, over at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and make sure you also jump over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: it's where you can find out all the lastest "dish" on what challenges are happening and what other challenge sites that Bugaboo is sponsoring (more chances to win some free Bugaboo!). It's also where you can check out all the other fantastic DT projects, including the OBG (Oldie But Goodie) stuff, the ABC (Anything But a Card) items, and the Tuesday New Releases......plus so much more!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Card Recipe

Image: Bugaboo Stamps - AKV Simple Stick Stand

Silhouette Cutting File: 3D Mailbox by Lori Whitlock

Paper: Making Memories

Punches: Martha Stewart: Scalloped Heart Trim Double Punch

Misc: Heart Brad, Adhesive Tile, PhotoShop Elements

Challenges Entered:
Catered Crop -Heart of the Matter
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
Eclectic Ellapu - From the Heart
OSAAT - Love
That Craft Place - Valentine/Love
The Squirrel and The Fox - Love
Silhouette Challenges - Box, Any Type

ABC Monday at Bugaboo Stamps!

Hi, everyone!

It's an ABC (Anything But a Card) Day over at Catch the Bug, and it's my turn to create something! :0) Valentine's day has passed, but this great purse box is perfect for a friend. daughter, mother, aunt, etc. as a little thank you, or maybe even a birthday gift! I put together this great purse bag/box (a cut file I purchased from Silhouette) and decorated it with one of the Kitchen Ginger images from Bugaboo, called Kitchen Ginger - Chocolate Chip.

Here's the front of my purse bag

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Here is a picture of the back

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Pick up this cute Bugaboo image, and others, over at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and make sure you also jump over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: it's where you can find out all the lastest "dish" on what challenges are happening and what other challenge sites that Bugaboo is sponsoring (more chances to win some free Bugaboo!). It's also where you can check out all the other fantastic DT projects, including the OBG (Oldie But Goodie) stuff, the ABC (Anything But a Card) items, and the Tuesday New Releases......plus so much more!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy Crafting!

This project has been entered into the following challenges:

OSAAT - Use a Digi or No image
Pile It On - Sending Happiness
Scrapper's Delights - Love
Scrappy Frogs - Die Cuts
The Ribbon Girls - Pink, Brown, Cream, Ribbon
The Squirrel & The Fox - Valentine's Day

ABC Day at Catch the Bug

Hi, everyone!
It's an ABC (Anything But a Card) Day over at Catch the Bug, and it's my turn to create something! :0) With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I decided it would be a sweet idea to treat my son to some chocolates, so I put together this great bag (a cut file I purchased from Silhouette) and decorated it with the most recent Bugaboo Stamps freebie, Ava Heart.
This is the bag front

I used PSE to add the heartbeat image to the digi. :0)

Supplies:

Ava Heart Bugaboo Image

Sizzlits Die

Heart Glitter Stickers

McGill Tag Punch

Heart Eyelet

Valentine Tile Sticker

Silhouette Machine and Cut File

Here is a picture of the back of my bag.

Pick up this cute Bugaboo image, and others, over at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and make sure you also jump over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: it's where you can find out all the lastest "dish" on what challenges are happening and what other challenge sites that Bugaboo is sponsoring (more chances to win some free Bugaboo!). It's also where you can check out all the other fantastic DT projects, including the OBG (Oldie But Goodie) stuff, the ABC (Anything But a Card) items, and the Tuesday New Releases......plus so much more!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy Crafting!

This project has been entered into the following challenges:

Digi Makeover Challenge - Be My Valentine

Paper Creations Ink - Love/Romance

Lilly Pad - Pattern Paper

Mami Images - For a Loved One

Wags N' Whiskers - Valentine/Love
Make It Monday - Link Up Party

Stamping Dragon Deisigns Pyramage & A Free SVG Bag!

Hi, everyone!

I thought I'd switch things up a bit with my Stamping Dragon Designs post today. Normally I create a card with the adorable dragon images that Janette offers, but today I want to show you what I've created using one of the beautiful Decoupage and Pyramage Pages that she has in her store! 

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These SVG files are no longer available for free.

Please visit my SVG's for Sale Page located at the top of this blog.

This bag is an svg file I created, inspired by my great friend, Cely! :0)

Both sides of the bag are decorated the same. 

The handle is made up of sea horses, starfish and dolphins. 

The Lighthouse Pyramage is actually a four layer file, and comes as ovals or squares, but I kept messing up the last smallest oval cut, so I gave up and just used three. lol! It was "one of those" moments! I added some inking to the edges of each layer to give it some depth. 

The Beach Bag SVG file contains the bag, a bottom layer to go under the word "Enjoy" and the frame around the word. The bag is one cut, and all pieces fit on the 12x12 at the same time. There are two files in the folder: one with no score lines, and one with. For the one with score lines, tou have to change the line style over to dashes after you open it. 

I did not create this one as a GSD file, but if you need it that way, please ask. 

The final bag measures approximately

1-3/4" x 7-1/2" x 3-1/4"

Please visit the Stamping Dragon Designs store to pickup your Lighthouse Pyramage!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget to stop over at the store to see all the available Stampin' Dragon Designs images and digital papers, and be sure to check out the rest of the highlights on my fellow DT's blogs for more great inspiration! (Their blog links are all located in the left sidebar of my blog for you! :0)) You should also stop over at the challenge blog to catch all the details for the current challenge, and don't forget to enter your project for a chance to win! :0)

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you will join me next week for more Stampin' Dragon Designs eye candy!

This project has been entered into the following challenges:

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Blues and Creams

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

365 Cards - Nautical

Bugaboo Sponsors Craft Your Passion!

Hi, everyone!

Bugaboo's Stella is on the move again, today! 

 She's headed over to Craft Your Passion to sponsor their 

In the Bag/Box Challenge!  

Their prize for the challenge this week is seven

Bugaboo Stamps! Follow her over to enter your project!

I'm not much for making 3D items, but am loving my Silhouette machine, so I purchased this great teacup from their store to use as a "bag".

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I thought the Tea Time - Tea Time image was a perfect one to go along with the sentiment!

To follow along with the Bugaboo Birthday Blog Hop theme over at Catch the Bug, I added the birthday sentiment, and two flowers (today's mini-challenge for Catch the Bug is "In 2's"......to use two of anything on your creation).  I also added two tags and two brads. :0)

Be sure to visit both the Craft Your Passion blog, and the Catch the Bug Blog to enter to win some great Bugaboo images!

That's it from me today! Thanks for stopping by.........please stay a while longer, and browse! :0) If you like what I do, why not consider following me? ========== > >

Happy Crafting!

Lexi's Creations - Anything Goes

Make It Monday

Paper Playtime - Tags & A Sentiment

Simon Says Stamp & Show - Anything But a Card

Whoopsi Daisy - Not Square

Bugaboo Sponsors CHNC & A Free 3D SVG & GSD!

Hi, everyone!

This is my second post today, so please my Bugaboo Birthday Blog Hop post, too! :0)

Bugaboo's Stella is on the move again, today! 

 She's headed over to  CHNC to sponsor their 

Use a Digi Challenge!  

They post a new challenge every week, and this week you have a chance to win some

Bugaboo Stamps! Follow her over to enter your project!

At Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Blog, we are celebrating Bugaboo Stamps' Birthday!

In honor of the celebration, our projects are all birthday themed from now through the end of the hop. 

Here's what I've put together for the CHNC challenge, and to meet the Birthday Theme over at 

Catch the Bug! :0)

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These SVG files are no longer available for free.

Please visit my SVG's for Sale Page located at the top of this blog.

This hot mama is Dottie - Bath! Dottie is one of my favorite Bugaboo Stamps Characters!

I created the bag SVG & GSD file, which is a freebie for you (for one week). :0)

It has the Happy Birthday cut out on both sides of the bag, and measures approximately 

3-3/4" wide x 7-1/2" tall x 1-3/4" deep. 

The download contains an SVG file, a GSD file, Terms of Use and copy of my finished project picture. The SVG file has the score lines in it, but you will need to change the line style over to a dash, or you can remove the lines if you wish. The GSD file contains the lines as dashes for scoring.

 I cut the bag from one sheet of 12x12 card stock, including the backup pieces for the "Birthday" word. (The file does not contain the image, sentiment, ribbon slide, or any of the layers).

My ribbon slide is cut from a Nestie. My papers are by K& Company, from the Spring Blossom stack.

Thanks for stopping by.........please stay a while longer, and browse! :0) If you like what I do, why not consider following me? ========== > >

Happy Crafting!

This has been entered into the following challenges:

Card Crafter's Circle - Happy Birthday

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Glitter

Inspire Me Fridays - Link Up Party

Simply Create Too - More than 2 Layers

C.R.A.F.T. - Celebrations

Charisma Cardz - Happy Birthday

Some Odd Girl - Bling Me