Rumble in your tummy?

It's Saturday, which means a new challenge over at Catch the Bug today! 

This week's theme is

Food

It's November, the time when we are normally thinking of comfort foods to ward off the chills, and mentally making our shopping list and to-do list for the upcoming feast. I took a different route for my card, though. I needed to add a birthday card to my stash of cards, so I made one with cupcakes and cakes in mind!

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This is my first time inking up this great Chef Pierre - Cake image. I colored him in PSE, then used my Spellbinders A2 Curved Borders dies to cut the edge of the image layer. I have to say, this is definitely not one of my favorite cards, of late. I thought I was being clever by adding some shadowing behind him and the sentiment, but I've decided it just isn't working for me the way I had intended, so that is probably the last time I will do that (the way I did it, that is. I have 'other' shading techniques that I think I like better). Anyhow. I used some busy papers, and hindsight is 20/20.....I should have added some bold solids to break them up more because I'm not liking how busy this card turned out, either; thus, the hand-drawn dash along the edge of the image layer. Hmmmm.....should I have posted this?! lol! Geez....

Well, I have shared with you my not-so-great card for todays theme challenge, now..... let's see your creation this week! Whip up your project and head on over to Catch the Bug: to play along, enter it into the Mr. Linky located at the bottom of the challenge post!

By entering your project, you could win up to TEN Bugaboo images!

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!

Happy Crafting!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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A Sweet Thank You OBG

Hi, everyone!

Thursday's are Oldie But Goodie Days at Catch the Bug Blog! 

I love OBG day because I can break out some of my favorite Bugaboo Stamps to play with, and have an excuse to show them on my blog! lol! (As if I need an excuse, right?!)

Today I am using the Cupcake Cherry on Top from Bugaboo Stamps.  Doesn't this look delicious!? I think I gained ten pounds while I was coloring this one up! lol!

This is a CAS, clean and simple, card. My son told me it was "boring", and he said, "I'm not 'about' all that white, mom". I'm not even sure what that means. lol!

I like the way my Glossy Accents look on the chocolate and sprinkles. I was disappointed in myself for putting my "you" word a bit crooked. I really should slow down when working with the skinny phrases!

This one is out the door, already. :) A cyber-friend sent me a message the other day asking for some help choosing a card for a dt assignment she had to do. She started her message with some very kind words about me "being so creative", or something along those lines. I had been having some down-in-the-dumps days, and those little words, and the fact that she thought I could help (I think I did, and I hope I did!) really made my day! It was wonderful to open up a nice message first thing in the morning! :)

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You can check out all the great images that Jodie has to offer, at the Bugaboo Store here.

Thanks for stopping by today! Make sure to check out the other OBG creations over at Catch the Bug, and visit the Design Team....you can click on their blog links located in the left side bar of my blog for great Bugaboo eye candy! <<===========

Please feel free to browse my blog, I'd love to be your inspiration for your next project! :0) If you're not already a follower, and like what I create, please consider following me! :0) ====>>

Challenges Entered:

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes 

Charisma Cardz - CAS

Little Miss Muffet - Anything Goes

No Clownin' Around....It's A Stella Sketch!

It's Sunday, the "every-other" kind at Catch the Bug, and time for another

Stella Says Sketch Challenge

#131

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For my card today, I've used the Bugaboo Stamps image, Birthday Clown 2. 

This is another image that I had colored and printed, in my stack of images, and it was crying out to me to use it! I had never made a card this size before, and when I saw the elongated shape of the sketch base this week, I thought,....."why not?!". So, here is my little clown, complete with a "wish" for the birthday recipient (that is yet to be determined! lol!). I hope you like him! :0)

Material List

DCWV Papers

EK Success Punches - Cupcake Chain, Mini Pendant

MS Punch - Gift Border

Spellbinders - Dekled Mega Long Rectangles

CTMH Waxy Flax

Prima Flowers

Rhinestones

Here's the sketch to follow:

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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? ========== > >

Now it's your turn to make this sketch shine! Whip up your project and head on over to enter it into the Mr. Linky!

By entering your project, you could 

WIN up to TEN Bugaboo images!

Head on over to Catch the Bug to play along!

Please check out the rest of the Design Team goodies while you're there! These peeps are filled with talent, full of good tips and ideas......and loaded with eye-candy-inspiring ideas! I am so honored to be part of the group!

<=====Their blog links can all be found in my left sidebar! :0)

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!

This card has been entered into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Corrosive Challenge Blog - Rainbow Bright

OSAAT - Use a Digi

PanPastel UK Challenge - Happy Birthday

An OBG Cupcake Card for Catch the Bug

Hi, everyone!

Thursday's are Oldie But Goodie Days at Catch the Bug Blog! 

I was drooling over this card while I was creating, so pardon any slobber marks! ;0) Mmmmm......cupcakes are so yummy!!

This image is called Cupcake - Word Block.

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The card is made using a MS Corner and border punch to create the nested mats. I added some Stickles to bling up the cupcake image, and a few Boutique Brads that I have had "forever" in my stash.

For coloring theimage, I used PSE, but got a little creative with the colors of the words on this block - it was a fun exercise using the Magic Wand Tool!

You can check out all the great images that Jodie has to offer, at the Bugaboo Store here.

Thanks for stopping by today! Make sure to check out the other OBG creations over at Catch the Bug, and visit the Design Team....you can click on their blog links located in the left side bar of my blog for great Bugaboo eye candy! <<===========

Please feel free to browse my blog, I'd love to be your inspiration for your next project! :0) If you're not already a follower, and like what I create, please consider following me! :0) ====>>

Happy Crafting!

Anything Goes at Catch the Bug and a Free SVG Shaped Card File!

It's Saturday, which means a new challenge over at Catch the Bug today! This is always a favorite among us crafters because it gives us free reign!

This week's theme is

Anything Goes

My card features a Bugaboo Stamps character that Jodie recently released several images of: this is the 

Edward Elephant - Happy Birthday Circle.

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This pic shows the shaped cupcake card that is your freebie svg today, for a very limited time (download link available below)!

These SVG files are no longer available for free.

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

The pink is actually the envelope, and the card is tucked inside it. Below are more photos to help you see the way it is all put together, as there is not a direction sheet in the file folder download.

The file consists of the folding card base, a "frosting" layer, a "cupcake holder" layer, and the "sleeve" envelope. It also contains a second svg for a card liner (it was an afterthought, and ended up as it's own svg file. :0) )

The file does not have the circle windows cut into it - this is something I did with my Spellbinders. It was a real pain in the behind, and I doubt I'll ever do that again. lol!

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This image shows the card pulled out of the cupcake sleeve envelope.

The "Happy Birthday" is a Sizzlit die. I left the top part of "Happy" unglied to tuck the card top into to keep it closed when the whole thing is put together. This could also be done with flowers, brads.....almost any embellish you would like to use!

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This pic shows the card opened up. Edward is wishing the recipient a Happy Birthday, and I have left myself some space to write a personal note. :0)

You can see I had a little issue with lining up my frosting and card base circle cuts. They do much better without those darned things! lol! While it was a pain, I am still happy with the way this turned out. I think it could be such an adorable card for a birthday, and can't wait to see what ways I can dream up to decorate my frosting on future cuts! 

As always, if you create something with my files, please send me a note - I'd love to see what you do! :0)

So, what your "Anything Goes" this week?! Whip up your project and head on over to enter it into the Mr. Linky!

By entering your project, you could win up to SEVEN Bugaboo images!

Head on over to Catch the Bug to play along!

Please check out the rest of the Design Team goodies while you're there! These peeps are filled with talent, full of good tips and ideas......and loaded with eye-candy-inspiring ideas! I am so honored to be part of the group!

<=====Their blog links can all be found in my left sidebar! :0)

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!

If you enjoyed your visit, please consider following me ======>>

This card has been entered into the following challenges:

Blogger's Challenge - To "Die" For
Fairy Fun Fridays - Anything Goes