Bugaboo Challenge, Think Spring!

Hello, it's time for the Saturday challenge from Bugaboo Stamps! This is a Holiday/Seasonal challenge (Easter/Spring)!

Make sure to upload your creation to the Catch The Bug Blog for your chance to win some awesome prizes!

For my card, I used the Edward Elephant-flower image. I love these new Edward stamps, they're so cute.

My card was totally inspired by the piece of dp I found in my scrap bin. I cut along the outside edge of the flowers to create the flower border on the bottom.

Edward and his little friend were coloured with copics. The card base is bashful blue, with a layer of white embossed with the swiss dot EF. The vine flourish was made with a Marianne Design die LR0116. For the flowers I used one of the itty bitty punches, and a tiny punch from the $ store. Then I added tiny rhinestones to the centers.

Have a Great Weekend!
Laurie

Bugaboo New Release Dottie!

Hello, it's release day over at Bugaboo Stamps, and this is the newly released Dottie!

Make sure to check out the Catch The Bug Blog to see more great samples made using the new Dottie!

For my card, I coloured Dottie with copics. Then for the background, I used the TLC370 Faux Patina, technique lovers challenge on SCS. This is a really cool technique, love the results! I started with a white piece of cardstock and followed the steps using the same inks.

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

TSMONDAY, Critters!

Hello, Thank You for taking the time to leave comments during the Totally Stampalicious Blog Hop, and Congratulations to all the winners! You can find the winners listed now on the Totally Stampalicious Blog!

So now it's time for the Monday Challenge, this weeks Totally Stampalicious Challenge is to include a critter on your card or project. Then just upload your creation to the Totally Stampalicious Blog!

For my card today, I used the newly released lamb from the Moo-velous set.

I'm also using this weeks Bugaboo Saturday challenge on the Catch The Bug Blog. It's a colour challenge using woolen hues!

I coloured the lamb using copics. I used the W7, W5, W3, & W1 for the face and hooves. Then E53, E51 & E50 for the fleece!

I tried to make the background similar to the colour photo. The card base is marina mist, the top is white sponged with bashful blue and marina mist. The bottom is creamy caramel, stamped with the SU itty bitty bg stamps in always artichoke and creamy caramel. The middle is a torn piece of marina mist.

I finished it off with ribbon and popped up the main image!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

SSS107, Stella - Caution!

Hello, it's time for another Stella Says Sketch Challenge! For this weeks challenge, SSS107, I used the feisty Stella herself.

This is Stella Tidbits - Caution, from Bugaboo Stamps. She is also available now in stamp form at Totally Stampalicious.

Please make sure to check out the challenge on the Catch the Bug Blog! There are lots of great prizes, and the challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

Riley and Company Blog Hop & Release!

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Hello, and Welcome to the Riley and Company March Release and Blog Hop! I hope you've been enjoying all the new Riley Sneak Peeks. There are 14 new Riley's being released tonight!

There is also a Special "Share A Smile" Riley logo stamp that won't be available for purchase, but each $25 order placed in the first 24 hours, will receive him FREE!

And there's more, check out the Riley and Company store, to see the new surprise Riley Product, perfect the the Riley lover! Everything is available in the store now!

Please make sure to hop around to all the Design Team members blogs to see some more awesome creations with the new Riley's. Leave a comment on each blog as you go, for your chance to win some Blog Candy!

Please consider leaving your email so it is easier to contact you if you are the winner!

The project above features the new Chocoholic Riley, I think he is so cute and funny! Now if you saw Frances's post the other day, you know she made a Fry Box using this image too, lol...great minds think alike! I just searched for a free fry box tutorial in google and printed it out!

This card features the new Flower Bonnet stamp. Is't she sweet, perfect for spring.

Here's the complete Blog Hop lineup, incase you get lost!
Riley and Company Blog
Cindy
Frances
Kelly
Silke
Laurie - that's me!
Jovita
Michele
Joy
Therese

Happy Hopping!
Laurie

Totally Stampalicious Blog Hop & Release!

Welcome to the Totally Stampalicious March New Release and Blog Hop!!
We are super excited to share another round of stamps from our witty, hilarious and just plain ol' adorable Bugaboo Line by artist Jodie Mackrell of Bugaboo Digi Stamps!
We have FOUR BRAND NEW SETS for you tonight and they are all available NOW at
Totally Stampalicious!!
As always we want you to play along in our Release Blog Hop so we're going to give away some PRIZES!!!
1st Prize - All FOUR New Stamp Sets
2nd Prize - $15 Gift Certificate
3rd Prize - $5 Gift Certificate
All you gotta do is comment your way through the hop and YOU could be a lucky winner!!!

Don't forget that Totally Stampalicious also has an awesome promotion going on right now!

Stampalicious Dessert Menu
Level 1 - Vanilla Ice Cream - Buy 5 Get 1 Free
Add 5 items to your shopping cart and then enter the code VANILLA

Level 2 - Strawberry Shortcake - Buy 8 Get 2 Free
Add 8 items to your shopping cart and then enter the code STRAWBERRY

Level 3 - Triple Layer Chocolate Cake - Buy 11 Get 3 Free
Add 11 items to your cart and then enter the code CHOCOLATE

My first card above features one of the cute penguins in the new Party Penguins set!

I also used the MOJO233 sketch!

This card features the new Margaret Umbrella, and one of the many sentiments she comes with!
I also used the March SFYTT.
And here is the entire Blog Hop Line Up in case there are any glitches along the way!
Totally Stampalicious
Angel
Stacy
Joanne
Jessica
Kendra
Dawn
Lori
Jessie
Laurie
Lynda
Becky
Joycelyn
Sue

Happy Hopping,
Laurie

One More Riley Peek Before the Blog Hop!

Hi All, I have one more peek before the Riley and Company Release and Blog Hop, tonight Thursday March 22nd, at 10pm est.

I used 2 of the new images here, Bunny Hugs and Lamb Hugs! This release is a spring/Easter theme, and it's all about smiles and hugs!

I made a 2 pocket treat holder I found here. and the image flowers can be used as tags or bookmarks.

Make sure to stop by tonight for your chance to win some awesome blog candy!

-Join us for our release Blog Hop tonight Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST, starting on the Riley and Company Blog.

-New Release Stamps available in the Riley and Company Store from Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST.

-Any order over $25 placed within the first 24 hours will receive a FREE Exclusive Riley 'Share A Smile' logo stamp. These will not be available for purchase!

-Check out the Riley and Company Store to discover a surprise Riley and Company product also being released on Thursday!

Hope to see you later,
Laurie

Riley Sneak Peek, Stacked Eggs!

Hello, I have another new Riley stamp to show you! This is called stacked eggs from Riley and Company. I picked the paper from Basic Grey's Nook & Pantry, and coloured the image to match!

The card base is early espresso, with a layer of calypso coral embossed with a mesh embossing folder. The chicks were made with a MS edge punch.

I just had a peek at the new Surprise Product at Riley and Company, and you are going to Love it!...I can't say any more, because it's a Surprise!


-Join us for our release Blog Hop this Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST, starting on the Riley and Company Blog.

-New Release Stamps available in the Riley and Company Store from Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST.

-Any order over $25 placed within the first 24 hours will receive a FREE Exclusive Riley 'Share A Smile' logo stamp. These will not be available for purchase!

-Check out the Riley and Company Store to discover a surprise Riley and Company product also being released on Thursday!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

SSSC154, Happy Birthday Champ!

Hello, this is a card I made for a young family friend, for his 20th birthday. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps, AKV Boxing-champ2.

I am also entering this in the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge SSSC154.

I coloured the image with copics. The card base is black, with dp from Basic Grey's Life of the Party.

The so saffron piece is embossed with the swirl EF, I love that one!

Just a reminder, if you want to be entered to win some great prizes, make sure to come back Thursday!

Totally Stampalicious Release and Blog Hop, Thursday March 22, 9pm est.

Riley and Company Release and Blog Hop, Thursday March 22, 10pm est.

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

RILEY0612, and a Sneak Peek!

I'm the host of this weeks Riley and Company Challenge RILEY0612, and I'm challenging you to make a spring/Easter themed card or project and add some polka dots!

Since the challenge falls during Release week, I get to show you another sneak peek! This is a new stamp from Riley and Company called Bunny Costume. I used it to make a tag, along with a sentiment from the Everyday Sayings set. It was perfect to go along with the Box in a Bag!

Share your card or project with us, an upload it to the Riley and Company Blog. If you upload to any forums, please use the keyword RILEY0612.

-Join us for our release Blog Hop this Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST, starting on the Riley and Company Blog.

-New Release Stamps available in the Riley and Company Store from Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST.

-Place your order within the first 24 hours after the release to receive a free Riley “Share A Smile” logo stamp. These will not be available for purchase.

-Check out the Riley and Company Store to discover a surprise Riley and Company product also being released on Thursday!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

Riley Sneak Peek Day#3, Bookmark It!

Hello again, I hope you're ready for another day of peeks at the new Riley's! This is the new Easter Basket, from Riley and Company.

I coloured the image with copics and made a corner bookmark! These bookmarks are fast & easy to make and the Riley's are the perfect size to finish them off. My kids were laughing at me because I have all these beautiful bookmarks and I end up using a receipt or scrap of paper to mark my place! lol

-Don’t forget to check out all the Riley and Company Design Team’s blogs for more sneak peeks everyday!

-Join us for our release Blog Hop this Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST, starting on the Riley and Company Blog.

-New Release Stamps available in the Riley and Company Store from Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST.

-Place your order within the first 24 hours after the release to receive a free Riley “Share A Smile” logo stamp. These will not be available for purchase.

-Check out the Riley and Company Store to discover a surprise Riley and Company product also being released on Thursday!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

TSMONDAY, Colour Challenge!

Hello, hope you all had a great weekend, the weather here was beautiful, and the kids are back to school today after March Break!

This weeks Totally Stampalicious Monday Challenge is to make something using purple, turquoise and green!

I used Poppi Penguin and the new Specialty Sweet Shop dp from SU. The ice cream scoops are covered in MS glitter glue, and I covered the glasses in crystal effects.

Please play along and upload your creation to the Totally Stampalicious Blog!

It's going to be a busy week, make sure to come back Thursday March 22 at 9pm for the Totally Stampalicious Release and Blog Hop!

Recipe

Stamps: Poppi Penguin

Paper: wisteria wonder, pool party, white, Specialty Sweet Shop dp

Ink: memento tuxedo black

Accessories: copics, love language EF, ribbon, crystal effects, MS glitter glue, dimensionals

Have a Great Day!

Laurie

Riley Sneak Peek Day#2, Hugs!!!

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the Riley and Company Sneak Peeks! Today I'm showing you The new Riley Hugs! (t-shirt)!

The other day I came across this cute Mini Tissue Holder by Michelle Suit, and immediately thought of the Riley Hugs! What's better than a hug when you're not feeling well!
This was really easy to make, and such a great idea for someone who isn't feeling well!

-Don’t forget to check out all the Riley and Company Design Team’s blogs for more sneak peeks everyday!
-Join us for our release Blog Hop this Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST, starting on the Riley and Company Blog.
-New Release Stamps available in the Riley and Company Store from Thursday 22nd March 10 PM EST.
-Place your order within the first 24 hours after the release to receive a free Riley “Share A Smile” logo stamp. These will not be available for purchase.
-Check out the Riley and Company Store to discover a surprise Riley and Company product also being released on Thursday

Have a Great Day!

Laurie

Riley March Sneak Peek!

Hello again, it's Day #1 of the Riley and Company Sneak Peeks! There will be sneak peeks from the Design Team everyday leading up to the Thursday March 22nd 10 pm est Release and Blog Hop! You're going to love these new spring themed Riley's they are so cute and Riley has some new friends!

My card above was made using Lulu (the lamb) & Riley, aren't they adorable! I coloured the image with copics, and added some tiny gems to the flower centers.

I used this weeks MOJO232 sketch.

The card base is rose red with a layer of so saffron, and dp on the bottom I found at our local $ tree.

Make sure to check out all the other Designers Blogs to see more Sneak Peeks of these great new Riley images!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day, hope your weekend is off to a good start! It has been unseasonably warm & beautiful here, which makes it hard to craft in the basement, but the show must go on!

This weeks Saturday Challenge on Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Blog, is a sketch, you can see it below.

For my card I used the new Theodore-Shamrocks, I just love this new addition to Bugaboo Stamps. I coloured him with copics. The dp was double sided, so I used one side on the top and the reverse on the bottom. The clovers were made with a fiskars punch.

Please join in the fun and create something using this sketch. Then upload your creation to the Catch The Bug Blog, for your chance to win some awesome images from Bugaboo Stamps!

Check out the store, Jodie has a St. Patrick's Day Sale 25% off til Sunday night...great time to stock up!

Bugaboo, Freebie Friday - Pig!

Hello, it's Friday and that means Freebie time at Bugaboo Stamps! Look at that cute little Pig, can you believe he's free this week, you can find him here!

I coloured him with copics and added some crystal effects and glitter.

This sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches FMS26.

The card base is pacific point with a layer of dp (from the $ store) I embossed with the cupcake EF and matted with melon mambo. The main image is popped up and I finished it off with some ribbon!

Make sure to stop by the Catch the Bug Blog to all the great samples from the design team using this new Pig!

Have a Great Day!

Laurie

Bugaboo Tutorial Wednesday!

Hello, I'm excited, get to share with you a tutorial for Catch The Bug's Tutorial Wednesday! This is a really simple tutorial to make a Faux Moon that will work great with the new Martian digis just released at Bugaboo Stamps.

One of my favorite crafting tools is embossing folders, and I love them even more when they can be used to create somethingother than just paper with texture!
To make a Faux Moon, you will need the Spots & Dots embossing folder, circle nestie or punch whatever you use to create circles. I tried a few different papers, the spotted piece above is from DCWV's Nana's Nursery - Girl.
In this photo you can see the results of 3 different papers I used, the middle one is Bazzill petty cash, it is sort of shiny and has a texture, the bottom one is certainly celery.

I cut my circle first, using only about 3/4's of the circle for this card. You are actually using the reverse side of the embossing folder so it looks like craters, so if your paper has a good side, make sure to put the good side facing the side without the logo.

Then just sponge the edges and you have a moon!

Another great embossing folder that does double duty is the Tiny Bubbles EF, it makes a great golf ball when using the back side up!

For my card above, I used the new Martian-ship. The card base is black, with a layer of daffodil delight and then a layer of dp from DCWV rock queen, and of course the moon!

I coloured the image with copics and added some stickles.

Have a Great Day!

Laurie

TSMONDAY, Flowers!

Hello Everyone, it's the beginning of another week and time for a Totally Stampalicious challenge! This weeks challenge is to include flowers on your card or project! That's pretty easy and the prize this week is Totally Awesome! Make sure to upload your creation to the Totally Stampalicious Blog and you could win one of the new stamps sets that will be released Thursday March 22!

For my card today I used Yoga Dottie. I coloured her with copics and paper pieced her outfit.

I love the flower cards Kittie has been making lately, so I cased one of her gorgeous cards, you can see it here.

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

FMS25, Dino Birthday!

Hello, my Daughter needed a card for a boy turning 3, and she suggested dinosaurs so this is what I came up with!

I also made this for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge, FMS25.

The image is Dino-side from Bugaboo Stamps. I coloured him with copics.

The card base is early espresso, with a layer of dp from Basic Grey's Archaic. The wild wasabi panel is embossed with the tiny mosaic EF. I added some twine and popped up the main panel.

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

SSS106, Tent Topper Style!

Hello, it's time for a sketch Challenge from Stella of Bugaboo Stamps! This weeks challenge SSS106, is a Tent Topper card, you can find a tutorial here!

I used the adorable new Edward Elephant-Present. I just love this cute new Elephant! I coloured the image with copics, and added some glitter.

The finished size fits a regular A2 envelope. I started with a base of 5.5"x6" and scored at 3". Then I positioned the image panel so it's just under 4.25" total.

Please join us in the Stella Says Sketch challenge and upload your creation to the Catch The Bug Blog. As usual there are awesome prizes. This is a bi-weekly challenge, that runs for 2 weeks so there's extra time to create and enter!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

Bugaboo, Humorous Gus!

Hello, This weeks Catch The Bug Challenge is to make a Humorous card! It's a super easy challenge with Bugaboo images like Gus! This is Gus Golf. He's a digi image at Bugaboo Stamps and a clear stamp at Totally Stampalicious!

I coloured Gus with copics and added crystal effects to his glasses.

I really liked the MOJO231 sketch from yesterday, so I used it for this card too!

Don't forget to check out all the other funny creations on the Catch the Bug Blog, and why not join in the fun and upload your humorous creation there too!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

Bugaboo Freebie Lil Dude!

Hello, March break has offically begun here and the kids are home today! It's Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps and that means you can get this cool Lil Dude is free for a week!

I coloured him with copics, and used the shapeabilities tag shape 3 to cut him out, but I shortened it a little.

I also used this weeks MOJO Monday sketch MOJO231! The card base is black, with marina mist embossed with the peace sign EF. The designer papers are from Memory Keepers Teen Angst pad.

Make sure to pop over to the Catch The Bug Blog to see lots of great inspiration from the Bugaboo Design Team!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

RILEY0512, Riley's a Swinger!

Hello, sorry I'm late today, I'm having some lighting problems!

It's time for another challenge from the Riley and Company Design Team, this weeks challenge RILEY0512 is Hosted by the super talented Cindy, and she's challenging us to create a scene, one of my favorite things to do!

For my card today I used the new Swinging Riley. He's coloured with copics. I masked him off and sponged some clouds in the background.

The tree was made with a die-namics die. For the grass I used the MS punch. The flowers were made with one of those tiny punches you can get at $ stores. I coloured the pearls with a copic to match better.

Please join us in our challenge and upload your creation to the Riley and Company Blog. Please you the keyword RILEY0512 if you upload to any forums.

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

TSMONDAY, Make It Spring!

Hello happy Monday, this weeks Totally Stampalicious Challenge is to make a Spring (season) card! We didn't have much snow this winter, but spring sure sounds good!

For my card today, I used Ava Flowers. I also used last weeks SCS sketch SCS374.

I coloured Ava with copics and added some stickles to the flowers and butterfly.

The card base is regal rose, with white embossed with the butterfly EF.

I will be sending this to the Kards for Kids. I was inspired by #1 Let It Be Spring - pink, green, white and florals!

If you want to play along, just upload your creation to the Totally Stampalicious Blog!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

FMS24, Country Girl!

Hello, made this for this weeks Freshly Made Sketches challenge FMS24!

This is also for the Kards For Kids, and I was inspired by the #2 Country Girl-red, white and red gingham!

For my card today I used Kidz-Girl with Flowers from Bugaboo Stamps. I coloured the image with copics and added some red stickles to the flowers and the little heart on her top.

The card base is riding hood red with a layer of white embossed with the Daisies EF. I finished it off with some gingham ribbon and some tiny little punched flowers.

Have a Great Day!
Laurie

Bugaboo Challenge Anything Goes!

Hello, I made this for this weeks Bugaboo Challenge on the Catch The Bug Blog! Since it's the first Saturday of the month, it's super easy, Anything Goes!

The rules are simple: Create a card or project and post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 3/10/12 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image! New projects only no backlinking please!
Limit to 3 projects per person please!

For my card today, I used Astronaut 3. He's coloured with copics, then I added a bit of silver with a copic atyou spica, some stickles to the stars and crystal effects to his helmet.

This will be going to the Kards For Kids, I was inspired by pic #3 Nautical Lad, using navy blue, grey, white & cream!

Make sure to stop by the Catch The Bug Blog to see all the great samples from the Design Team!

Have a Great Weekend,
Laurie

Bugaboo Freebie Friday, Theodore!

Hello, meet Theodore Bear, he's this weeks Freebie at Bugaboo Stamps, hard to resist this cutie!

I coloured the image with copics.

I also made this for this weeks MOJO Monday sketch, MOJO230. The card is 4.25" square.

The card base is black, with a layer of riding hood red, very vanilla on top embossed with the square lattice EF. I think the bottom is basic grey dp, but I can't remember which pad, I found this piece in my scrap bin.

The flowers were made with 2 marvy punches and the leaves were made with the MS frond punch.

I finished it off with some twine and some stickles in the flower centers.

Make sure to stop by the Catch The Bug Blog to see more great samples of Theodore by the Design Team!

Have a Great Day!
Laurie