Anything But a Card - A Pillow Treat Box

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 21, 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! 

For this assignment, I wanted to do something quick, simple, and fun! I used the Bugaboo Stamps Circle Sentiments - Pumpkin Season image, and took this opportunity to play with one of the Fill Patterns on my Silhouette Studio program to add him to the argyle background that has colors perfect for fall!

Once I printed the pattern and image out, I put it on my Silhouette cutting mat, and let the machine do it's thing. From there, it was just a matter of a couple quick folds, which were perforated in the cutting file. Now this is ready to be filled up with some pumpkin seeds....which I have yet to make! :)

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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!

Challenges entered:

Glitter n Sparkle - Autumn Colors
Scrappy Hands - Autumn Colors

November 'Anything Goes' Challenge at Catch the Bug!

Hi, everyone! Happy Saturday!

 Today is a new challenge day at Catch the Bug Blog, featuring all kinds of sweet Bugaboo Stamps images! Since it's the first Saturday of the month at Catch the Bug, it's an

Anything Goes

theme for our challenge this week!

Make sure you hop on by to check out all the wonderful DT eye-candy, and we hope you join us for the fun!

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This card features TWO images Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Crow, both from Bugaboo Stamps. 

I started by coloring the images in PSE, then combining them into one file. I added the sentiment/poem, also in PSE. It was a nice autumn poem that I found in Google.  I used my I used one of my EK Success edgier punches for the leaves, and I layered a piece of scrap dp behind it for some color. A quick, clean and simple......and very mailable A2 card!  :)

Now it's your turn to pick a favorite image, or try something new from Bugaboo Stamps, 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!

Happy Crafting!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I truly appreciate it, and would love it if you would leave me a comment so I know you came to visit!

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Fall is in the Air!

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

This week's theme is 

Fall/Autumn

It's nice to have some fall color on the trees, some crisp mornings and I love the change of the winds at this time of year! For our challenge this week, we want you to tap into the season! However the Autumn Season inspires you, we want to see it in your project!

Today I am using the Brat Autumn Pumpkin image from Bugaboo Stamps.  He is doing one of our favorite traditions, it seems......which is picking out the pumpkin!!

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I colored him in PhotoShop Elements. I've been working on my shadows and shading more, but I made the mistake of photographing this card next to my tall candy jar, so the light reflected shadows off the jar onto my card, and it detracts from the shadows I actually colored. :( Oops! I would have used one of my back up pics, but they turned out fuzzy! My batteries must be running low, or something.

Anyhow, I cropped off part of my image base at an angle, then added a couple banners and brads. I had some small leaves ready to put on the card, too, but they just weren't working out. Ever have those days?? 

Now it's your turn to pick a favorite image, or try something new from Bugaboo Stamps, 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!

One more thing before I wrap this up....

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! I truly appreciate it, and would love it if you would leave me a comment so I know you came to visit!

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) ====>>

Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps!

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

This image is called Circle Sentiments - Pumpkin Season. It can be picked up in the store, along with the other fun images that Jodie has to offer at Bugaboo Stamps!

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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 ====>>

*winkwink*

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

This card has been entered into the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - Autumn

Inspired by Stamping - Holiday Blog-Hop

Milk Coffee - Fabulous Fall Colors

A Photo-riffic Challenge at Catch the Bug! Come and "Fall" for it! :0)

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 some visual inspiration! You can choose to use the colors, the theme of the photo, the season....however this picture inspires you, we want to see it in your project!

This week's theme is a

Photo Inspiration

My card features the Bugaboo Stamps Halloween Pumpkin image..

I used the "obvious" from the photo as inspiration - a fall theme, and the gorgeous fall colors! 

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SUPPLY LIST

Paper Studio Designer Paper

Spellbinders - Classic Circles, Scalloped Circles

Stampin' Up Rich Regal Brads

SVG made by Me!

Stickles Glitter Glue

Here is the photo to use for your inspiration, too! We'd love for you to play along with us!

Now that you've seen how this pic inspired me, let's see what it did to inspire you! Be sure to head over to Catch the Bug to add your creation to the Mr. Linky to play along with our challenge. :0)

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!

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

This card has been entered into the following challenges:
365 Cards - Day 226 - Color Scheme
Cards by Lady Anne - Sentimental Friday
Clearly Inspired - CIC61 Sentimental
QKR Stampede - Pumpkins Galore
Raise the Bar - #115 Pumpkins
Simply Create Too - #24 Pumpkins

Harvest Colors at Catch the Bug today!

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

This week's theme is

A Color Challenge!

Such a beautiful palette of harvest, don't you think?

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Supplies Used

Die-Versions Die

Sizzlits Alphabet  - Playground

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Autumn Type

Bugaboo Stamps - Bumpkin Trio

I created this card as a CAS to keep the textures and image as the focus (at least I hope that's what happened! lol!)

Now that you've seen my color-inspired card, let's see yours!

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!

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

This card has been entered into the following challenges:
CAS-ual Fridays - Fall Fun
Clearly Inspired - Fall into Fall
Just Add Ink - Children's Cards

A great NEW Challenge Blog....Free SVG & Free Digi!

Hi, everyone!
So....today is the BIG day....the beginning of the challenges at the new SVG Challenge Blog, Cuttin' Up with Class!

The blog is designed for crafters that want to participate in regularly scheduled challenges that are geared toward SVG files. Challenges will be on Tuesday, each week.  A free SVG cut file is provided for  you to use on a project of your choice.  It can be combined with any other challenge. The SVG cut does not have to be the focal point, as long as it is included on your project. You are free to use it along with other SVG's from individuals or other companies. Visit the Challenge Blog for your FREE SVG!
I am so happy to announce that I am on the Design Team for this site, and it's a great bunch of ladies.....and LOADED with talent and different styles for your inspiration. Be sure to check out my fellow team members for some great eye candy and inspiration! Their blogs are all linked in my side bar for you.
Don't forget to pick up the first freebie so you can join in to win additional free SVG's and other goodies! :0)
Today's FREE SVG is a couple of Pumpkins. Here's my card that I created using this great file:

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Materials Used

My card base is a Center Step Card, and I used this tutorial to make it

Card Stock - American Crafts Fall Collection

Designer Papers - Imaginesce, Apple Cider

Punches - 

EK Success: Scalloped Edge, Scroll Flourish Edge

Stampin Up - 1-3/4" Scalloped Circle

Ribbon - May Arts - Die Cut Leaves, Orange

Sentiment - By me! :0) This is you FREE DIGI today, and can be downloaded below

Thanks so much for stopping by! I do hope you will join us each and every Tuesday for some great fun, fab SVG's and super prizes!

This card has been entered into the following challenges:

Delightful Challenges - Fall

4 Crafty Chicks - Fall

Paper Pretties - Fall

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE DIGI SENTIMENT DOWNLOAD

By clicking the download link, you are agreeing to my Terms of Use (a complete copy can be found in the download file).

Please leave some love if you enjoy my freebies! I love to hear from you! :) This is how I know you were here, like what you see, and would like to see more! If you're not already, consider becoming a follower so you can be informed of new freebie posts! :0)

I am offering the file download for a limited time, only. 

The links will be active for approximately one week only, so get them while you can!

If you have any problems with this file, please let me know so I can fix it for you, and for others!

And, PLEASE....

Any files I offer are for PERSONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. This means that you may not sell them, alter them, or share them. They are not for use on websites (including blogs), or for marketing in any way.

Should you wish to share my files with others, please post a link to my site and give due credit.

The files I offer are typically compressed, and will need to be unzipped prior to use.

Cut files are in SVG format and are compatible with Sure Cuts A Lot, and any other software cutting program that supports svg files. Digital papers are typically .png format, unless noted above.

You can contact me at cherylfirst1@yahoo.com if you have any questions about any of my files, or if you just want to drop me a note! 

Happy Crafting!  :)