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Saturday, March 31, 2018
Catch the Bug Saturday Recipe Challenge March 31, 2018
Catch the Bug Recipe Challenge March 31st,2018: 1 button,2 images,3 layers;
I have a die cut white button which is adhered to the 2nd layer of the card with a dimensional , two images ( BUGFUNNY PUP and BUGFUNNYPUP2) and three layers.(card base and a Top layer, lacy Square,and dimensional male dog that is the same layer as the button)
Method:
I stamped both images and using the Spellbinders die 'Lacy Squares' cut out a square containing the female dog. I coloured both images using Prismacolor markers. I hand cut out the male dog image, positioned him beside the female and adhered him using dimensional's. He is on the same level as the button. The sentiment is a Stampin' Up stamp. A quick and simple card.
Challenges:
1. Inspiration Destination: #147 ATG
2. The Crafty Addicts CHG #46 ATG optional 'all about mum'
3. Crafting From the Heart #200 ATG
4. A Snowflakes Promise #49 ATG
5. Digi Choosday Wk 13 ATG
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Die Cut/Punch Flower Accent Tutorial- Catch the Bug- March 28th 2018
It is tutorial day at the Catch the Bug Challenge blog and this is my contribution for this month. It is a short tutorial on how to create a simple flower to use as an embellishment. Flowers can be created using various tools and this is my version using a die and a punch.
Materials Used
Instructions
1. Create flower : die cut 2 flowers using a die of your choice.( I prefer a five petal one for this type of flower and used the Marianne Design LR0108 die for mine.) Punch out a five petal flower and a 1/2 circle.
2. Scizzor Cut one of the die cut flowers to a smaller size so just the ends of the larger flower can be seen when it is placed over the larger one.This die has a indentation ( just below the punched out ovals on each petal) that allows for a guideline of where to cut.
3. Sponge the edges of the flower pieces.
4. Adhere the largest petaled flower to the 1/2 inch circle for stabilization. (I use a glue pen) and use the ball stylus to give it some dimension.
5. Use the ball stylus on the second flower before attaching it to the largest flower. This gives it more dimension than if you adhered it to the largest flower first (due to the circle stabilization).
6. Repeat step on the smallest flower and adhere the half pearl to the center.
You now have a flower to use as an embellishment. Just add some leaves or flourishes and you are ready to go! If desiring a flat flower delete the use of the ball stylus. If you would like the bottom layer more dimensional delete the use of the stabilizing circle.
Challenges:
1. Crafting from the Heart Challenge #200 ATG
2. PIP Challenge 1912 ATG
3. Whoopsie Daisy Digi ATG option of anything but Square
4. Through the Craftroom Door ATG
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper March 2018
6. Crafty Gals Challenge #162 ATG
Materials Used
- half pearl
- ink
- flower punch
- circle punch
- flower die
- sponge
- sicizzors
- glue
- ball stylus (optional)
Instructions
1. Create flower : die cut 2 flowers using a die of your choice.( I prefer a five petal one for this type of flower and used the Marianne Design LR0108 die for mine.) Punch out a five petal flower and a 1/2 circle.
2. Scizzor Cut one of the die cut flowers to a smaller size so just the ends of the larger flower can be seen when it is placed over the larger one.This die has a indentation ( just below the punched out ovals on each petal) that allows for a guideline of where to cut.
3. Sponge the edges of the flower pieces.
4. Adhere the largest petaled flower to the 1/2 inch circle for stabilization. (I use a glue pen) and use the ball stylus to give it some dimension.
5. Use the ball stylus on the second flower before attaching it to the largest flower. This gives it more dimension than if you adhered it to the largest flower first (due to the circle stabilization).
6. Repeat step on the smallest flower and adhere the half pearl to the center.
You now have a flower to use as an embellishment. Just add some leaves or flourishes and you are ready to go! If desiring a flat flower delete the use of the ball stylus. If you would like the bottom layer more dimensional delete the use of the stabilizing circle.
Challenges:
1. Crafting from the Heart Challenge #200 ATG
2. PIP Challenge 1912 ATG
3. Whoopsie Daisy Digi ATG option of anything but Square
4. Through the Craftroom Door ATG
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper March 2018
6. Crafty Gals Challenge #162 ATG
Monday, March 26, 2018
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #208 Bunnies , Chicks or eggs
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #208 Bunnies, Chicks or Eggs
March 26, 2018
Kim is hosting this fortnight's challenge !
Please head over to Crafty Cardmakers for all the challenge details AND take a peek at the lovely work of the multi talented Design Team!
This is the wedding card I made for a Grandson's wedding! I was not sure if I should use animals for a wedding couple as they might think it is not mature enough or childish if you know what I mean. I personally think they are adorable and so did they.
Stamp: Stampavie clear stamp- Vintage Bunnies
Sentiment: Whimsy Stamps ticket set
Colour Medium: Prismacolor Markers
Die Cuts: Marianne Designs: large butterfly, flower& leaves , flourish, white&grey flowered circle frame: Spellbinders Nestablilites standard & scalloped circles; Srampin Up's Beautiful Wings for the smallest butterfly
Punch: Martha Stewart- mid sized butterfly
Other: pearls, stickles, brad
Won the draw a Delicious Doodles
Won a Top 5 Placement at Crafty Friends
Challenges
2. A Perfect time to Craft: 1st March Open challenge #03
3. Delicious Doodles March 2018 Hare/Rabbit Won
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Catch the Bug Saturday Photo Challenge March 24th,2018
I used the green and pink colours of the photo and an image of a teapot that rreminded me of a fancy watering can. The image is Bugaboo's sketchy floral teapot. The image was coloured with Prismacolor markers, the background is a die cut from Dee's Distinctively titled IME-044 Lattice 2, and the image frame is Spellbinders Deckled Rectangles. The wee butterfly was from a friends punch.
Challenges:
1. Aud Sentiments Challenge #199 Bingo + Sentiment (vertical line die cut,markers,fav. colour)
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Catch the Bug Challenge Blog New Release March 20,2018
It is Tuesday and over at the "Catch the Bug" Challenge Blog that means it is new release day! The above card features a fabulous digital stamp called "Thank You Tulip' and it can found on the Bugaboo blog site. To view all the fabulous projects created by the talented DT please visit the Catch the Bug Blog site . You will not be disappointed.
Card Details
Size 5 1/4 x 4 1/4
Digital stamp Thank You Tulip
Die Cut flower and leaves
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers for tulip flower
Prismacolor Markers for the flower stalk and leaves
Rhinestone accessories
Won Incy Wincy Designs
Challenges:
1. Artistic inspirations: CHG #196 Anything Goes (optional Easter)
2. Crafting from the Heart: CHG #199 Anything Goes
3. Dream Valley Challenges: $175 Spring Colours
4. Incy Wincy Designs: No More than 3 Colours (excluding black & white)WON
5. Angie's Digital Stamps: #18 Anythig Goes/No Twist
6. Dare 2B Artzy:March Challenge Your Favorite Colours
7. The Corrosive Challenge: #3 March: Anything Goes
8. Crafter's Castle: Challenge # 3 March Challenge ATG
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers for tulip flower
Prismacolor Markers for the flower stalk and leaves
Rhinestone accessories
Won Incy Wincy Designs
Challenges:
1. Artistic inspirations: CHG #196 Anything Goes (optional Easter)
2. Crafting from the Heart: CHG #199 Anything Goes
3. Dream Valley Challenges: $175 Spring Colours
4. Incy Wincy Designs: No More than 3 Colours (excluding black & white)WON
5. Angie's Digital Stamps: #18 Anythig Goes/No Twist
6. Dare 2B Artzy:March Challenge Your Favorite Colours
7. The Corrosive Challenge: #3 March: Anything Goes
8. Crafter's Castle: Challenge # 3 March Challenge ATG
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Catch the Bug Challenge 'Stella Says Sketch' March 18,2018
Stella Say Sketch time at the Catch the Bug Challenge blog and I have chosen this wonderful kitty as my image. She is just a darling! She can be found here at the Bugaboo Digi Stamp site and is titled Chibi Kitty.
Card details: paper pack Bazzill Basics patterned paper, Stampin' Up whisper white & soft suede paper, vellum punched out butterflies- Martha Stewart, image coloured with Prismacolor markers, sentiment unknown.
Challenges Entered:
1. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies CHG #12 Sponsored by Limited Runs
2. Classic Design Team Open Challenge Blog March 1st 2018 #23
3. Crafty Animals Challenge: 12 Anything Goes
4. C.R.A.F.T Challenge 459 - March 15 - Animals
5. Crafty Creations: #362 Anything Goes
6. Sunny Days Crafting:Challenge #11 K is for Kitten
7. Creative Moments Challenge 138 Anything Goes with optional twist Feminine
Card details: paper pack Bazzill Basics patterned paper, Stampin' Up whisper white & soft suede paper, vellum punched out butterflies- Martha Stewart, image coloured with Prismacolor markers, sentiment unknown.
Challenges Entered:
1. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies CHG #12 Sponsored by Limited Runs
2. Classic Design Team Open Challenge Blog March 1st 2018 #23
3. Crafty Animals Challenge: 12 Anything Goes
4. C.R.A.F.T Challenge 459 - March 15 - Animals
5. Crafty Creations: #362 Anything Goes
6. Sunny Days Crafting:Challenge #11 K is for Kitten
7. Creative Moments Challenge 138 Anything Goes with optional twist Feminine
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Catch the Bug Saturday Bingo Challenge March 17th, 2018
The challenge this Saturday over at Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge is 'Bingo'.
I choose for my card the vertical line containing the requirements of a Bugaboo Image, Flower and Stripes.
I picked the image of the Sunbonnet lass carrying a jar of strawberry jam for a specific reason.. My card will be going to my sister who is our family and friend 's jam lady. We all await eagerly for jam season and the gifts of love she gives us.
Stamp - not currently available in store
1. A Bit More Time To Craft #64 Anything Goes
2. A perfect Time to Craft #03: Anything Goes
3. Create with TLC: March Anything Goes
4. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge March
5. Crafty Awesomeness March Challenge
6. Creative Craft Cottage:#105 Make it feminine
7. Southern Girls Challenge Pop it Up with Team Trace: (the bonnet, the flower and the strawberry are all popped up with 'Stampin' Up dimensionals}
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Catch the Bug Challenge Blog - Oldie But A Goodie Day-March 15 2018
Today is Oldie but a Goodie Day over at the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog. Just a fun day to use an older stamp one has and create a card with it. I decided it would be fun to do and found this digital stamp in my Bugaboo file. It tickled my funny bone and away I went. Hope you like!
Card Details
Stamp and Sentiment: Bugaboo's JJ Housework - Cook
Colour Medium: Prismacolor Markers for hair and clothing. Skin coloured with COPICS
Paper Stampin Up's
Other: Rhinestones red and grey
Challenges:
1. Crafty Creations #362: Anything Goes
2. Fab n' Funky Challenge: #385 Anything but a Square
3. The Crafty Addicts Challenge: #46 Anything Goes (Optional theme All about Mums)
4. A Snowflakes Promise#49 Anything Goes
5. Creates and Makes Challenge #19 Anything Goes
Card Details
Stamp and Sentiment: Bugaboo's JJ Housework - Cook
Colour Medium: Prismacolor Markers for hair and clothing. Skin coloured with COPICS
Paper Stampin Up's
Other: Rhinestones red and grey
Challenges:
1. Crafty Creations #362: Anything Goes
2. Fab n' Funky Challenge: #385 Anything but a Square
3. The Crafty Addicts Challenge: #46 Anything Goes (Optional theme All about Mums)
4. A Snowflakes Promise#49 Anything Goes
5. Creates and Makes Challenge #19 Anything Goes
Monday, March 12, 2018
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #207 Go Green.
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #207 Go Green March 12, 2018
Judy is hosting this fortnight's challenge ! We want to see the major part of your project as green.
I used an image from Beccy's Place called Shabby Chic Roses Isn't it a beauty! I used the pre coloured version, added glue glitter and Stickles to the roses and made the middle rose and the leaf just below it dimensional. The flower embellishments are from a garage sale grab bag. I added three rhinestones as a final touch.
Challenges:
1. Crafting With Friends #62 Anything Goes
2. Kitty Bees Designs: #113 In the Garden
3. Pattie's Creations #144 Lots of Green
4. Beccy's Place March Challenge
5. Simply Create too CHG 136 Use Green
6. Di's Digidesigns: Lots of Green
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Catch the Bug Saturday Challenge March 10th,2018
Catch the Bug Saturday Challenge March 10th,2018 -Natures Wonders - All Creatures Big and Small
When I read the theme of Saturday's challenge I instantly thought of this digital Bugaboo stamp . The Stamp is Farm Critter Stack and can be found here! Adorable!
Card details:
Image Bugaboo's Farm Critter Stack,
Sentiment - Stampin' Up's
Colour medium - Prismacolor Markers
Die cuts: deckled rectangles, scalloped circles, Tim Holtz Thinlits 661184
Challenges
1. Aud Sentiments #198 ATG + Sentiment
2. Creative Knockouts#235 Die Cuts/punches
3. Little Miss Muffet Challenge #184 ATG
4. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #12 ATG
5. Crafty Animals: #12 ATG
6. Love to Craft Challenge: March ATG
7. Crafty Catz Challenge #407 Layer it Up (I counted at least 7 layers)
8. QKR Stampede CHG # 286 ATG
When I read the theme of Saturday's challenge I instantly thought of this digital Bugaboo stamp . The Stamp is Farm Critter Stack and can be found here! Adorable!
Card details:
Image Bugaboo's Farm Critter Stack,
Sentiment - Stampin' Up's
Colour medium - Prismacolor Markers
Die cuts: deckled rectangles, scalloped circles, Tim Holtz Thinlits 661184
Challenges
1. Aud Sentiments #198 ATG + Sentiment
2. Creative Knockouts#235 Die Cuts/punches
3. Little Miss Muffet Challenge #184 ATG
4. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #12 ATG
5. Crafty Animals: #12 ATG
6. Love to Craft Challenge: March ATG
7. Crafty Catz Challenge #407 Layer it Up (I counted at least 7 layers)
8. QKR Stampede CHG # 286 ATG
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Catch the Bug Challenge NR March 6th 2018
It is Tuesday and over at the "Catch the Bug" Challenge Blog that means it is new release day! The above card features a fabulous new digital stamp called "MarchWord'! It can be found on the Bugaboo web site.
Please go to the Catch the Bug site to view all the wonderful projects using this stamp by the oh so talented DT.
I wasn't sure at first what I could do with a March card as I had no female birthdays or special occasions for that month. I loved the image and wanted to use it, so thought maybe it would make a lovely 'just because' card instead . I think my card turned out quite good and decided I will send it to one of my step-daughters. She is a big fan of anything purple or shades thereof.
Card Details
Size 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Digital stamp 'BugMarchWord
Sentiment rubber stamp 2002 Stampin'
Flower and leaves die cuts
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers
Challengers
1. 613 Avenue Create -ATG
2. Angie's Digital Stamps #18 ATG/No Twist
3. DAare2BArtsy Blog Favourite Colours (I chose my fav colours for the month of March)
4. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #77 ATG
5. The Corrosive Challenge #3 March Anything Goes
6. Crafty Friends: #78 Springtime
7. Digidesigns; Die Cuts
8. Ching-ChouKuik Digital Stamps and Inspiration Challenge Blog - March 2018
9. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge: March
10. Crafty Girls Creations Challenge#45 ATG (JFF)
Challengers
1. 613 Avenue Create -ATG
2. Angie's Digital Stamps #18 ATG/No Twist
3. DAare2BArtsy Blog Favourite Colours (I chose my fav colours for the month of March)
4. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #77 ATG
5. The Corrosive Challenge #3 March Anything Goes
6. Crafty Friends: #78 Springtime
7. Digidesigns; Die Cuts
8. Ching-ChouKuik Digital Stamps and Inspiration Challenge Blog - March 2018
9. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge: March
10. Crafty Girls Creations Challenge#45 ATG (JFF)
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Catch the Bug Challenge 'Stella Says Sketch' March 4th 2018
Stella Says Sketch March 4th,2018
Time for Bugaboo's Catch the Bug sketch challenge, and a wonderful sketch it is. My interpretation of the sketch is this simple card using Bugaboo's
'Silhouette - Butterfly Flowers'. I used a Martha Stewart punch for the border strip and a Stampin' Up rubber stamp from their Party Pants stamp set for the sentiment.
Challenges entered:
1. Aud Sentiments CHG #198 ATG + Sentiment
2. A Bit More Time to Craft: #63 ATG
3. The Creative Crafters: #1 ATG
4. Crafty Gals Corner #160 ATG
5. Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper March CHG
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Catch the Bug Challenge Anything Goes March 3, 2018
I have the honour of being asked to be a Guest Designer for the months of March and April 2018 at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog. It is a wonderful opportunity for me to use some of my favourite Bugaboo stamps and happy I am! This is my first card and it is for the March 3rd Saturday Challenge 'Anything Goes' .
Card Details
Image: Bugaboo's Cat Love (BUGCATLOVE)
Dies: Large Flower & Leaves - Memory Box 'Fabulous Phlox'
Punch: Small Flower and large Flower Center - Marvy
A Top Five Placement at QKR Stampede
Challenges:
6. QKR Stampede:#285 ATG Top 5 Placement
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