Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps, and Dots from Pony Beads!

It's Friday.......time for a Bugaboo Stamps Freebie! 

It can be picked up in the store for FREE, but only for a limited time! Be sure to check out the other fun images that Jodie has to offer at Bugaboo Stamps! There's a little something for everyone, and they're all sure to put a smile on someone's face! :)

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This is Mama Bird. While she would be perfect for a Mother's Day card, I thought I'd use her for something a little more universal; after all, I only have one mom, and I already have that card done! :)

I colored up these cuties in PSE, then created the Reverse Spotlight Technique for my sentiment using my Stampin' Up punches: Scalloped Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1" Circle. That little dot in my lower right corner is one that I made from Pony Beads! I was so excited to have found this tutorial, as directed to me by my pal and teamie, Lola. My little branch cut is from a Silhouette file, and it has some tiny blue spots brushed on with my SU markers. The tiny flower near the sentiment is a Marvy punch.

Pick this up as a freebie for a limited time only, 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!

Step-By-Step Dots Recipe

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Here's a pic of my Pony Bead stash, and a quick step-by-step to make the dots.

Items needed:

Pony Beads - I used Mini Pony Beads from Hobby Lobby. They measure 7 x 4mm

Baking Sheet

Parchment Paper

Paper Piercing Tool (optional)

1. Preheat Oven to 425*

2. Lay a piece of Parchment Paper on a cookie sheet

3. Arrange Pony Beads on the Parchment, I left approx. 1"  between each, so they wouldn't melt together. *Tip: Use your paper piercing tool to help place the beads around your parchment. The needle of mine fit nicely in the little hole of the bead.

4. Bake approx. 10 minutes. Mine took 8 minutes, but ovens may vary, so keep a close eye on them.

I kept my fan running while they baked, and a few minutes after, to avoid a strong plastic smell in the house. It was minimal, at best! Once the dots were melted, I picked up the edge of the parchment and they fell right onto the counter. I love parchment! :) A little bit of glossy accents, or other clear adhesive, and you're ready to use these! They didn't even take but a minute to cool! 

Melted dot size is approx. 1/4" diameter.

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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope you'll kindly leave a comment, or become a follower. If I know you were here, I can come to visit you, as well.

Happy Crafting! :)

Challenges Entered

ABC Challenge - K for Keep It Simple

Die Cut Divas - At Least One Embellishment (and a Die-Cut)

Flat Friends Challenge Party - Dies and/or Punches

Imagination Crafts Challenge - Things with Wings

The Crafting Cafe - Creatures

The East Wind Challenge - Die Cuts or Punches

Freebie Friday

It's Friday.......time for a Bugaboo Stamps Freebie! 

This image is one of the Beach Frogs. This one is called Beach Frog - Beach Toys, and can be picked up in the store, along with the other fun Beach Frogs!

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Pick up this, as freebie for a limited time only, 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!

If you like what you see, the "Follow" button is over there ====>>

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!

This card has been entered into the following challenges:

A Creative Romance - CAS

Alphabet Challenge - One Word Sentiment

Aud Sentiment - Any Sentiment

Card Crafters Circle - For the Boys

Crafts-Too Challenge You - Summer Days

Creative Corner Challenge - Childs Play

Stampin' For the Weekend - Colours of Summer

Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps

Hi, everyone! It's Friday, and that means the uber-generous Jodie, of Bugaboo Stamps, has another freebie for you! She's drawn this Lily Flower Block image for you, today. I love the Flower Block images because they are so versatile! I decided to make mine into a general notecard, with my sentiment being "memories", but this also makes for a great sympathy card, as you will see some of my Bugaboo teamies created! :)

You can pick up this image in the store for free, but only for a limited time!

Here is my card using the freebie for this week:

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So, you've seen what I've done with the

, now it's your turn......so go pick it up at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and get to it......it's only available free for this week! ;0)

After you stop in at the store, take a peek at the Catch the Bug post for today to check out the rest of the Design Team goodies! 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 individual 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:

A.R.T. Card Challenges - Anything Goes

aud Sentiments - Anything but a Birthday Card

Crafty Creations - Shabby Chic

Little Red Wagon - Layers

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

Pennys Paper Crafty - Dies/Punches

A Stella Sketch at Catch the Bug & Free DigiPaper Download

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

Stella Says Sketch Challenge

#132

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For my card today, I've used the Bugaboo Stamps image, Edward Elephatn - St. Patrick's Day. 

He is one of my all-time favorite St, Patrick's Day images! So cute and lovable!

For this card, I made all of my dp in PhotoShop using free clip art and patterns from online. I am offering these digipapers to you as a freebie, but ONLY UNTIL ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
After that, the link will be inactive.

I added a few little shamrock stickers I had picked up  (on sale, of course) at Michael's recently, and a few rhinestones for some shine.

Click Here For the Free DigiPaper Download
The file contains two different pattern papers: the shamrocks pattern, and the St, Patrick's Day Hat pattern. Each DigiPaper is sized to 8.5" x 11" and is 300dpi. They are in one folder, and it is a zipped file folder, so you will need to decompress (unzip) the folder when you download it.
These papers are for PERSONAL USE ONLY! If you have any questions regarding the TOU after reading the full pdf that is included in the download, please contact me.

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!

Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps!

Hi, everyone! It's Friday, and that means the uber-generous Jodie, of Bugaboo Stamps, has another freebie for you! She's drawn this cute little Santa Window image for you, today. I love this image! I played with it in my eCal program and created an svg cut of the window to "frame" it and add dimension. :0) The inside of my card reads. "He knows when you're awake.....a little 'stalker-ish', don't you think?!" Lol! Twisted, I know.....I couldn't help it! :0)

You can pick up this cutie-pie in the store for free, but only for a limited time!

Here is my card using the freebie for this week:

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Material List

Stampin' Up Card Stock

American Crafts DP - Jolly

eCal and eClips Machine

Memory Box Die - Elegant Scroll
Stickles Glitter Glue - Crystal
3D Glitter Paint - Crystal

So, you've seen what I've done with the freebie, now it's your turn......so go pick it up at the Bugaboo Stamps Store, and get to it......it's only available free for this week! ;0)

After you stop in at the store, take a peek at the Catch the Bug post for today to check out the rest of the Design Team goodies! 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 individual 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:

Sweet Stampin' Christmas - Anything Goes
Freshly Brewed - Christmas
Simon Says Stamp - Favorite (used: Stickles!)
The Perfect Sentiment - Christmas Anything Goes