Friday, July 27, 2018

Christmas in July - Warm Christmas Wishes

Today is the final day of the 7th annual Christmas Challenge at Catch the Bug.  There are wonderful prizes so see the site for more details.  Today is a photo challenge, and remember that there is a Friday Freebie. I made a pop up box card with my Freebie image.  The sentiment is from TLC, Create.  I added some shells and pearls to the front and side flaps.






Cardstock:  Bazzil; Core-dinations; Recollections
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Trop Santa Buried
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Warm Winter Wishes
Shells:  Dress it Up
Pearls:  Mark Richards
Border Punch:  Fiskars
Die;  My Favorite Things

Challenges
CHNC - Ch. 395 Anything Christmas - optional use some red
Aud Sentiment  - Ch. 208 Christmas in July
Fab 'n Funky - Ch. 404 Christmas
Creatalicious - Ch. 143 No patterned papers
The Merry Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas
CRAFT - Ch. 477 Christmas
Christmas Card Throwdown - July non-Traditional


Thursday, July 26, 2018

Christmas in July - Happy to my Holiday

Well, it's on to day 6 which brings us to a Color Challenge.  For my card, I used the image, BUGSC)! Snowman Couple and a sentiment from TLC, Create.  I think this image is perfect for a sentimental Christmas card.




Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe 
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  BUGSC01 - Snowman Couple (see above for direct link)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - You are the happy to my holiday
Ink:  Memento - Angel Soft
Ribbon:  Offray
Flower:  Recollections
Sakura jelly glitter pen
Pearls:  Mark Richards

Challenges
CHNC - Ch. 395 Anything Christmas optional use some red
Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 344 - 345 Anything Goes
Christmas Card Throwdown -  July Non-Traditional Christmas
Aud Sentiment - Ch. 208 Christmas in July
Fab 'n Funky - Ch. 404 Christmas
Sasayaki Glitter - Christmas in July

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Christmas in July - Be naughty

Already on Day 5, but more than that, it's July 25th and it's my 50th Birthday! besides being the Humor Me day for the Catch the Bug 7th Annual Christmas Challenge.  So for my card, I used the Gus Christmas - Be Naughty image and sentiment.  I put Glossy Accents on his glasses and a pom on his hat.  I put some present stickers on the card.
I was so lucky to have my daughter and friends throw a birthday party for me this past weekend. And a wonderful DT friend Faith, sent me some beautiful Welsh presents that are incredible.





Gifts from Faith



Nursing Friends


Patterned Paper:  Cloud 9
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Gus Christmas - Be Naughty
Spellbinder:  Small and Large Circles
Dies:  My Favorite Things
Pom:  Creativity
Gems:  Paper Studio
Stickers:  Knop Co
Glossy Accents

Challenges
12 months of Christmas link up - Ch. 43 Anything Goes
CHNC - Ch. 395 Anything Christmas optional use some red
Aud Sentiment - Ch. 208 Christmas in July
Dragonfly Journeys - Ch. 123 Christmas in July
International Art & Soul - Ch. 38 Christmas Traditions
Winter Wonderland - Christmas Gifts
Christmas Crafts All Year Round - July Christmas Tree

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Christmas in July - There is snow - one like you

Well we are on Day 4 at Catch the Bug 7th Annual Christmas in July celebration.  Last year I was posting daily and would have even several posts in a day, now that I am back to working a full time job, I find it hard to keep up with once a week.  However, this is a special week in many ways, hehe. For my new follower, welcome, please leave your blog info in the comments so I can follow you too.
For this card, is a New Release and a BINGO challenge.  I was able to use ALL the items because I couldn't decide. I really had fun with this one.






Patterned Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Recollection
Cardstock:  Paper Studio; Recollection; Core-dinations
Stamp Set:  Bugaboo - Bug Snowman Block Set
Ribbon:  American Crafts
Die:  My Favorite Things
Stickles
Sakura Jelly Glitter Pen
Washi Tape:  Recollections
Pearls:  Mark Richards

Challenges
CHNC - Ch. 395 Anything Christmas with optional red
CHNC Patterned - July
12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Ch. 43 Anything Goes
Aud Sentiment - Ch. 208 Christmas in July
Christmas Card Throwdown - July Theme Non-Traditional Card
Crafty Gals Corner - Ch. 170 Christmas in July
Brown Sugar - Ch. 280 2 Patterned Papers

Monday, July 23, 2018

Christmas in July - Penguin Tag

Today is the third day of the Christmas in July at Catch the Bug 7th Annual party.  For today is to make anything but a card.  I made a gift tag holder, using the little penguin winter.  I put this on a winter soap from Bath & Body Works; however, it could also go on a wine bottle or a door knob as a hanger. 





Prize Set that is available
Cardstock:  Recollections; Core-dinations
Stamp:  Bugaboo - little penguin winter (see above)
Punch:  My Favorite Thing; EK Success
Sakura jelly glitter pen
Gems:  Duct Tape


Challenges
Crafty Catz - Ch. 426 Anything Goes with optional Dies and/or punches
Not Just Cards - July
Creative Knockouts - Ch. 255 Tag Time
Crafty Animals - Ch. 16
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Ch. 16

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Christmas is July - Have a Beary Merry Christmas

Today is the second day of the Christmas in July at Catch the Bug 7th Annual party.  Today there is a special sketch if you want to play along for the week of challenges and special prizes.  So sorry that I am so late posting this today...I am recovering from my 50th Birthday Party that my family and friends had for me yesterday.  Now, I don't drink because of being a diabetic since the age of 11, but I have been fighting a sinus infection so that has just knocked me on my butt.  We went to our local zoo which is small, but wonderful and free.  Then had dinner with my family and friends.  Then a couple of friends and myself went to see the Momma Mia movie.
For my card, I used an image from a great set, Mini set - winter bears.  I put a pom on the hat. Also used Sakura jelly glitter pen and Sakura jelly white pen.  Also if you need images, Bugaboo has the Christmas stamps 50% off the rest of the month.




Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe
Cardstock:  Bazzil
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Mini set - Winter Bears (see above for direct link)
Pom - Creativity
Sakura jelly glitter pen
Sakura jelly white pen
Pebbles twine

Challenges
CHNC - Ch. 395 Anything Christmas with optional use some red
Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 344 - 345 Anything Goes
Dragonfly Journeys - Ch. 123 Christmas in July
International Art & Soul - Ch. 38 Christmas Traditions
Sasayaki Glitter - July Christmas

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Christmas in July - Dear Santa I'm Cute!

Today starts off a week long challenges at Catch the Bug where it is Christmas in July.  Today for the Saturday Challenge it is "Baby it's Cold Outside."  For my card, I used the image, Christmas Trio Block and a sentiment from TLC, Create.  I outlined the snowflakes and ornament string in Sakura jelly glitter pen.
Please check out the site for lots of fun challenges, inspiration from DT members and prizes.






Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Christmas Trio Block (see above for direct link)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Dear Santa I'm Cute
Sakura Jelly Glitter Pen
Sakura Jelly White Pen
Snowflakes - Jolee
Twine:  Pebbles

Challenges
Let's Craft and Create - Ch. 139 Anything Goes with optional Red, White and Blue
Aud Sentiments - Ch. 208 Christmas in July
CRAFT - Ch. 477 Christmas
Crafting from the Heart - Ch. 215 Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - Ch. 389 Anything Goes

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Happy Birthday and all that carp

I needed more male birthday cards so I made this card using the new Spellbinder die set that I got and a sentiment from TLC, Create. I tried to enter in the Atlantic Heart Sketch Challenge, but I was 1 minute too late tonight.




Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Hook, Line & Sinker
Cardstock:  Bazzil, Paper Studio; Recollections
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Happy Birthday and all that carp
Die:  My Favorite Things
Buttons:  Stash
Twine:  Hemptique

Challenges
Brown Sugar - Ch. 280 2 patterned papers
Alphabet Challenge - H for Happy Birthday
The Male Room - Ch. 89 Fish/Fishing
Crafter's Cafe - Ch. 200 Lots of layers
International Art & Soul - Ch. 37 Summer Fun
Creative Knockouts - Ch. 254 Summer Fun


Friday, July 13, 2018

Life Lessons polka dots

Today it's New Release day at Catch the Bug and there is a wonderful image called Bug Window Girl.  The hilarious sentiment is from TLC, Create and so is the patterned paper.  I put velum on top on the patterned paper and lace on the top edge to look like white underwear to be silly.  I added some polka dot flowers and a 3D butterfly.  I think this is such a fun card for Friday the 13th...just in case you have a superstitious mind.





Patterned Paper:  TLC, Create - Polka Dot Rainbow Papers 3
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection
Velum:  Paper Studio
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Bug Window Girl
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Life Lessons Polka Dots
Lace - Simplicity
Sakura jelly glitter pen
Flowers:  Prima
Butterfly:  Recollection
Gems:  Recollections

Challenges
CHNC Patterned - July
Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 342 - 343 Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart - Ch. 214 Anything Goes
Aud Sentiment - Ch. 207 Flowers & Sentiment
Penny's Paper Crafty - Ch. 388 Anything Goes

Sunday, July 8, 2018

Heavens doggy door

I can't believe that I keep having friends who are loosing their furry loved ones which is so sad.  It is also a year since I lost my Siamese male and that has been difficult.  I have two other Siamese cats, but it's just not the same.  So I made another card using the Bugaboo image of Sign it - Dog condolences and a sentiment from TLC, Create.




Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio
Cardstock:  Core-diations; Recollections
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Sign it - dog condolences (see above for direct link)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Heavens Doggy Door
Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black
Flower:  Prima
Brad:  Paper Studio
Bling:  Mark Richards
Sakura jelly glitter pen

Challenges
Aud Sentiments - Ch. 207 Flower and a sentiment
Cute Card Thursday - Ch. 537 Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet - Ch. 193 Anything Goes
Incy Wincy - Flowers

Saturday, July 7, 2018

Sharing in your sorrow

Today starts a new challenge at Catch the Bug.  For my card I used the image Sign it - Dog Condolences.  On the front of the card, I heat embossed a sentiment from MFT.  And on the inside I used one of my favorite TLC pet sentiments.  My co-worker asked me to make this card for her to give to a friend of her's.
I made it an easel card, which really impressed her.






Patterned Paper:  Bo Bunny
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Sign it - dog condolences (see above for direct link)
Sentiment:  My Favorite Things
               TLC, Create - Heavens Doggy Door
Dies:  My Favorite Things
Embossing Powder:  Stampendous
Versa Mark
Flowers:  Prima; Recollections
Sakura Jelly Glitter Pen

Challenges
Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 342 - 343 Anything Goes
Aud Sentiment - Ch. 207 Flowers and a sentiment
Crafting from the Heart - Ch. 213 Anything Goes
Incy Wincy - Flower Challenge
QKR - Ch. 303 Anything Goes