Welcome to Winter -- a New Release at Bugaboo Stamps

It's Tuesday.  For some, that may mean tacos, for others, that means New Release day at Bugaboo Stamps!  I find new releases more exciting than tacos, myself!  Today's New Release is a great one!  I had such pleasure coloring it up!

This is Snowman Winter, and I colored him with Copic markers.  He'll be 1/2 price for the week in the Bugaboo Stamps Store.  He's a quick and easy color, so you're on to designing your card in no time -- great for mass producing, if you'd need to.

I used a wonky stitched oval die from The Scrapping Cottage (Cottage Cutz) to cut him out.  The snowflakes were cut out with dies from Lawn Fawn. Papers on this card are new from We Are 3 Digital Shop. These are 3 of the Shabby Christmas papers. 

Check out what the other talented Bugaboo Stamps designers made with this darling Snowman Winter digi over on the Catch the Bug blog. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Festive Fridays --Christmas
DigiChoosday--ATG
Winter Wonderland -- favorite embellishment -- snowflakes

No Chocolate in Heaven?!? for Bugaboo Stamps

It's  Tuesday, and that is New Release day at Bugaboo Stamps, or in today's case, it's re-release of a great Oldie that you might not have seen in awhile.  This digi sums up a common philosophy I have about heaven!

This  is Ruby - No Chocolate in Heaven, floating on her cloud, and philosophizing about a life well lived. You gotta love Ruby!

I colored Ruby - No Chocolate in Heaven with Copic markers, then used several Spellbinders dies to cut her out and create the card shape.

I used the current sketch at the Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge to jump start my creativity.  Here it is:

Today is the last day of the challenge, so I'm sneaking in under the wire on this one.

Papers on this card are from We Are 3 Digital Shop. The cloud paper is from the Back to Basics Collection, and the bright pink paper is from the Garden Dance Collection.

I tried making a Hershey's Kiss to use as an embellishment, but it ended up looking like the emoticon for a pile of poop, so I opted for chocolate ribbon instead!  Much more appealing to the eye!

Ruby - No Chocolate in Heaven -- she's 1/2 price this week, so head on over to the Bugaboo Store!  Then, head to the Catch the Bug Blog to see what the other uber talented Bugaboo Stamps DT did with this fantastic stamp!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge -- ends Sept. 3
D.L. Art -- September Linky Party
Make My Monday Challenge -- use shapes on your card
ART-astic Challenge Blog -- use humor
Outlawz Monday Challenge -- Layers

Bee Okay Bear -- for Bugaboo Stamps

It's Tuesday, and that's New Release day at Bugaboo Stamps.  Every Tuesday, there's a new release, and it's always 50% off for the week, so it's a good time to grab it!

Today's new release is Butterfly Bear Ice Cream.  I recently got a bee stamp set with a bunch of bee sentiments on it (from Simon Says Stamp) so I decided to make my Butterfly Bear into a Bee Bear.  Here's the bee themed Butterfly Bear Ice Cream card using today's New Release:

He looked a little sad, like perhaps his ice cream is melting too fast, so I thought the sentiment fit well.  

I colored Butterfly Bear - Ice Cream with Copic markers, then fussy cut him.  I used this week's sketch from Sketch Saturday to construct the card. Papers on this card are from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  The aqua paper on the top of the card is from the Honeycomb paper collection.  The other 2 papers are from the Bumble Bee Collection. 

The sentiment and the octagon shaped die cut are from Simon Says Stamp.  The bee die is from Anna Griffin.  The glimmer trim and solid card stock are from Close To My Heart.

I hope you visit the Catch the Bug Blog to see what the other talented Bugaboo designers did with today's new release.  Check back each day for tons of great inspiration! There's also the Bugaboo Stamps Fan Club on Facebook to check out!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday -- challenge #574
D.L. Art -- July Linky Party
Angie's Digital Stamps -- ATG
Crafting Happiness Challenge -- Animals
Dragonfly Dreams -- things with wings

Take Me to the Beach! a Bugaboo Stamps New Release

It's Tuesday, it's July, and it very well may be HOT where you live. That's why today's New Release at Bugaboo Stamps is perfect!  You'll want to grab it at 1/2 price and get it colored up ASAP, then enter it in a Catch the Bug challenge.  Then, you can win more Bugaboo Stamps digis.  How fun would that be?  But, I digress.... Today's New Release is AKV Beach Girl:

I colored AKV Beach Girl with Copic markers.  She colored up very quickly.  It wasn't long, and I was making the card.

Speaking of card construction, I used a sketch from Sketch Saturday to make this card.  It's an Anything Goes week, so I used the sketch from week #568.  

I found the goggles and snorkel paper, plus the mini hearts paper at Pixel Scrapper.  They were part of the Summer Lovin' mini kit.  The sequins are from Close To My Heart.  The sentiment is computer generated.  The border was cut with a die from Diamond Press.  The sentiment was cut out with a die from my stash. 

New Release day at Bugaboo Stamps -- it's a great chance to pick up this cute AKV Beach Girl for 1/2 price (all week).  Check out the Catch the Bug blog to see what the other talented Bugaboo Stamps designers made with this super cute beach girl! 

And, to let you know about the upcoming fun at Bugaboo!  Take a look at this:

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge -- ATG
Sketch Saturday -- any past sketch (week #568)
My Time to Craft -- Oh, to be by the Seaside
Outlawz Sunday Songs & Rhymes -- seaside
Crafty Friends Challenge -- things beginning with 'B' -- beach, bathing suit
Outlawz Twisted Thursday -- Beach Babe

Happy May! -- for Bugaboo Stamps

OK, it's not May yet, in fact we're still trying to get the snow to melt here where I live, but it's New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo Stamps, and today's new release is this May Word digi.  I colored it up, decorated it up a bit, and here's what I created:

I colored the May Word digi with Copic markers.  I used a Lawn Fawn fancy lattice background card front, a wooden "happy" from my stash, and some mulberry paper flowers I picked up at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I think it makes a cheerful spring card.

There are a thousand different ways you could color this May Word digi. It's 1/2 price for the week, so pick yours up, color it up, and enter it in the challenges at Catch the Bug.  Win some more digis!  You'll also want to check out what the other talented designers made with this digi on the Catch the Bug Blog.  It'll give you great ideas on how to use it. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Outlawz Saturday Paper ala Mode -- Spring
Stamping Sensations -- April Showers Bring May Flowers
Allsorts -- Blossoms, Butterflies, Bugs

Sympathy and Tulips -- for Bugaboo Stamps

It's Tuesday, and that's a very exciting day at Bugaboo Stamps!  Tuesday is New Release day!  Today's new release has loads of possibilities!  

This is Daffodil Can:

I colored Daffodil Can with Copic markers, then used a sketch from Sketch Saturday for the layout of the card.

Here's the sketch I used:

There's a piece of mulberry paper on this card.  I used it for a challenge at The Outlawz -- Crash Your Stash.  I had to order a piece of mulberry paper specifically for the challenge from Paper Temptress, as I couldn't find any in my stash.  The other papers on this card are from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  The background paper is from Spring Flowers.  The scalloped border piece is from Nature's Blends.  The soft flower banner piece is from Floral Expressions.  The jute on this card is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

A lost a very good friend last week that I've known for over 30 years.  I made this card for her husband, when I attend the funeral this Saturday.  It was made with many memories and tremendous love.

I hope you check out what the other Bugaboo designers did with this week's new release over at Catch the Bug!  You won't be disappointed!

I've found the following challenges to enter this in:
The Outlawz Crash Your Stash -- Mulberry Paper
Outlawz Festive Fridays -- Spring Flowers
Sketch Saturday -- week #331
D.L. Art -- April Linky Party

Birthday Chick -- for Bugaboo Stamps

It's Tuesday -- that's New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo Stamps.  Every Tuesday, there's a new release.  Woot!  Today's new release is meant for Easter, but works for many occasions -- including birthdays!

This is Easter Chick Flower:

I colored Easter Chick Flower with Copic markers, then fussy cut it.  The flower border is an SVG cut file from My Scrap Chick.  It was the Friday Freebie a week or so ago.

For more inspiration using this Easter Chick Flower,  check out the Catch the Bug blog to see what the other talented designer created with it. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Not Just Cards -- ATG

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge -- ATG

Crafty Animals -- must have an animal

Daisy Chain Challenges -- Spring is in the Air

Outlawz Festive Friday -- Birthday

Happy St. Patrick's Day -- for Bugaboo Stamps

It's Tuesday, and that means its New Release day at Bugaboo Stamps.  Every Tuesday, a new release.  Today, just in time for St. Patrick's Day, there's an Irish themed New Release for you.  And, for the next week, it will be 1/2 price!

This is TheodoreStPat circle, colored with Copic markers:

Because it's a perfect circle, I was able to cut Theodore St. Pat's Circle out with a circle die.

I used a card sketch for the Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge to construct the card, and papers from Pixel Scrapper.   There's some Timeless Twine on the card, too.

Here's the sketch:

Every Tuesday, look for New Releases in the Bugaboo Stamp Store, then check out the Catch the Bug Blog to see what the other talented designer created with them!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge  -- ends March 5
D.L. Art -- March Linky Party
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends -- ATG
Crafty Animals -- ATG
Outlawz Monday Challenges -- Happy St. Patrick's Day

Party Hardy -- it's a New Release for Bugaboo's 9th Birthday!

It's a big birthday party this week at Bugaboo Stamps!  For 9 years now, Jodie has been creating fun, quirky, sometimes sentimental, always wonderful digital images for us to create with.  Nine years!  That much creativity totally blows me out of the water!  Some of the first images I ever colored up were Bugaboo Stamps, and I still love them today. We're celebrating all week long with a super party.  All the details are at the Catch The Bug Blog. It's one big Monster Party.

Today's new release was created just for this party.  It will be the image that all prize winners will get as part of their prize package this week (plus lots of other goodies, too!).

This digi is called Monsters Topper, and you'll find it at a special price, if you'd like to buy it, but you might get lucky enough to win it with all the winners that will be chosen this week!

I colored Monsters Topper with Copic markers, then fussy cut the image.   I added a party hat and candle that are stickers. They are not part of the original image.   I also computer generated the sentiment. Papers and elements are from Photo Play. 

Today's challenge at Catch the Bug is a bingo challenge.  Here's the bingo card:

I used a die cut, players Choice, and stripes on this card.

I used this week's sketch from Sketch Saturday, modifying it somewhat because I didn't need the space for a sentiment.  Here's that sketch: 

Here's the whole set of monsters that will be awarded to winners this week. This is only a part of the prizes awarded.  See all the details at Catch the Bug! 

Come join in the monster fun at Bugaboo Stamps!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday-- week #546
Not Just Cards -- ATG
Dream Valley Challenges -- ATG
Get Creative Challenges -- ATG

3 Heads are Better than 1 -- a Bugaboo Stamps New Release

The Ninth Birthday Celebration continues at Bugaboo Stamps with a flash freebie today for a monster image, Monster 3. You can get this free for 12 hours!  GOOOOO!!!! There's also a new challenge today at Catch the Bug Challenges in honor of the 9th Birthday celebration.  Today's challenge is bingo challenge, and I'll place the bingo chart below.  First, though, my card using Monster 3:

I colored Monster 3 with Copic markers.  Now, for the bingo chart I used on this card:

I followed the chart in 2 directions: I used a Die Cut, Player's Choice (image), and Stripes.  Then, I used Sentiment, Players Choice (glimmer trim), and Tag.

Now it's your turn. Link up your bingo creations at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog.  There's events happening all week and great prizes to win! 

Remember, it's a 12 hour flash freebie!  Today only! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Crafting from the Heart -- ATG
D.L. Art -- January Linky Party
Outlawz Twisted Thursday -- ATG

Resolutions? A New Release at Bugaboo

Merry Christmas, blog readers!  Thanks for stopping by today.  Christmas cards are behind us, and it's on to the new year.  The always svelte Margaret is putting in an appearance today with this re-release of a favorite at Bugaboo Stamps. 

Don't you wish you looked that good?  This is Margaret Calendar Months - January.

I colored Margaret up with Copic markers, then fussy cut her out.  The sentiment was computer generated.  Sorry, I have a warped sense of humor!  The papers on the card were found at Pixel Scrapper.  It's a great site for finding that particular piece of paper you're  looking for.

The champagne flutes are a die found at the Dies R Us store. They are by Tutti Designs.

Visit the Catch the Bug blog to see what the other talented designers  did with this delightful image, then buy it for yourself.  It will be on sale this week! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

D.L. Art -- December Linky Party

Not Just Cards -- ATG

Wednesday Sketch Challenge -- Dec 5, Andrea's Sketch

Season's Feetings -- for Bugaboo Stamps

Season's Feetings, I mean greetings, everyone!  Today is new release day at Bugaboo Stamps.  Every Tuesday, it's time for a new release!  Today's new release is Seasons Greetings Feet.  This is actually a re-release, so if you don't have it yet, you can pick it up for 1/2 price!

Here's Seasons Greetings Feet:

I colored Seasons Greeting Feet with Copic markers, then went to work finding the perfect background for all those Christmas feet!

I cut out this card on my Silhouette Cameo 3.  It is large enough to fit in a business size envelope.  The Santa hat paper is from Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez.  It is one of the Bright Christmas papers.  I found that corrugated silver foil paper in my stash.  I have no idea where I got it from or who makes it.  The red snowflake is a cutting die by Cheery Lynn. 

Check out the Catch the Bug Blog to see what other Bugaboo designers did with this delightful Seasons Greetings Feet image. Check back each day to see the wonderful inspiration.  There's always lots happening at Catch the Bug!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Outlawz Saturday paper ala mode -- animal with Wintry paper
D.L. Art -- December Linky Party
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- Christmas
Crafty Cardmakers -- Christmas

Warm Winter Wishes -- a Bugaboo Stamps New Release

Greetings, fellow crafters!  Here we are, in the last week of November.  Christmas is less than a month away.  Yikes!

It's Tuesday, so that's new release day at Bugaboo Stamps.  Today's new release is Sunbonnet Winter 2, and she's a sweetie!

I colored Sunbonnet Winter 2 with Copic markers.  I spent all Friday afternoon filling markers, and one of them must have been overfilled because it blopped on here.  Can you see where, or did I disguise my error?  

I used the sketch from this week at Sketch Saturday.  Here's the sketch: 

The designer paper on the front of this card   (pink hearts and pattern) is from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  It's one of November's new releases, Touch of Teal. 

I cut the snowflake doily out on my Silhouette Cameo 3 with a file I found in the Silhouette Design Store. 

Stop by the Catch the Bug Blog to see what the other talented designers did with this cute New Release at Bugaboo Stamps.  Then grab her while she's on sale, color her, up and enter her in a challenge.  Next week is the 'Tis the Season of Awkward Holiday Chaos event with lots of fun and tons of prizes, so you won't want to miss that -- all on the Catch the Bug Blog! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday -- week 541
Outlawz Saturday Paper ala Mode -- Christmas
D.L. Art -- November Linky Party
Crafty Sentiments -- ATG
DigiChoosday -- ATG
HIMCR -- Any Holiday

Autumn Jar of Thanks -- a Bugaboo Stamps New Release

It's Tuesday, and Tuesdays are New Release days at Bugaboo Stamps.  Every Tuesday, something to get excited about!  I love that!

Today's new release is so pretty!  I love jam jars filled with flowers, and sunflowers are some fo my favorites, so OH, I had so much fun coloring up this one!!

I colored Autumn Jar with Copic markers, then used a set of Spellbinder dies to cut it out, back it, and make my card base.

The sunflower paper on this card is from We Are 3 Digital Shop. It's part of the Sunflower paper collection.  The crinkle ribbon is from a company that closed their doors several years ago, but I loved their ribbon and stocked up well -- 3 Girl JAM.  I computer generated the sentiment.

I hope you check out what the rest of the talented design team did with this fantastic new release, Autumn Jar. You'll find more inspiration on the Catch the Bug blog. 

I had so much fun making this card that I'd like to enter it in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- November Linky Party
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- Always Thankful
Always Fun Challenges -- Pumpkins
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge -- Thanks/Thanksgiving
Dragonfly Journeys -- Thanks & Giving

Pumpkin Crow Loves Fall -- a New Release at Bugaboo

It's Tuesday, and that means it's New Release Day!  Every Tuesday.  New Releases!  It doesn't get much better than that when you're a stamp collector like I am!  I just wish I could color as fast as I can collect them!

Today's new release, Pumpkin Crow, is a wonder.  Not only is it adorable, but it colors up super fast, and looks good in a variety of mediums:

I colored Pumpkin Crow with Copic markers, but I also think it would look great with colored pencils or crayons, or anything else you decide to use! 

I used a sketch from this week's Wednesday Sketch challenge at The Outlawz for this card.  Here's the sketch:

Papers on this card are from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  The orange dot paper is from the Pumpkin Delight paper collection.  The green vine paper is from the Thankful paper collection. The sentiment, also from We Are 3, is part of the Itty Bitty Fall collection. 

The die cut leaves are from Yvonne Creations, and can be purchased at Dies R Us. The oval shapes were cut out with Spellbinders dies. 

I hope you check out what the rest of the Bugaboo Stamps design team made with this Pumpkin Crow new release on the Catch the Bug blog.  You won't be disappointed! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- November Linky Party
Sunny Day Crafting -- ATG with an animal
Outlawz  -- Wednesday Sketch Challenge

What's Up? A New Release for Bugaboo Stamps

What's Up?  Are you ready for Halloween?  This will be the first time in, well, forever, that I won't be spending the late afternoon and evening with residents at the nursing home.  I am spending the early afternoon there, helping with the Halloween party, but I'm coming home in time for the trick-or-treating in the neighborhood.  It should be fun!

But, let's talk about today!  It's Tuesday, and that means it's New Release day at Bugaboo Stamps.  Today's New Release is Crow Trio.  Well, I like bluebirds better than crows, so I changed it up a bit :)

I colored up the "Crow Trio" with Copic markers, and since I'm the artist, I made them into the color I wanted.  The sentiment is computer generated alongside them.

The papers and embellishments on this card are retired, from Close To My Heart.

I hope you visit the Catch the Bug blog to see what the other talented Bugaboo Stamps designers did with today's new release, Crow Trio.  Then, head on over to the Bugaboo Stamps store and pick up this fun digi at a discount.  There's also the Friday Freebie, and slews of other wonderful images.  Do some shopping, color something up, and enter the challenge!  Win some more!  It's a win, win, WIN!

Thanks for visiting today for New Release Tuesday!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

D.L. Art -- October Linky Party

Digichoosday -- ATG

Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge -- ATG

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge -- Take Flight

Perk Up! a Bugaboo Stamps New Release

Perk Up!  It's Tuesday!  And that's new release day at Bugaboo Stamps!  If you're a coffee drinker, or know someone who is (hard not to!), you'll love today's new release, Coffee Time. 

I colored Coffee Time with Copic markers.  The sentiment is part of the set.  I think this will make a darling get well card.

I find the papers at Pixel Scrapper.  I really like the coffee cup paper.  I used a past sketch from Sketch Saturday.  They are a great resource when looking for a little inspiration! 

The checked ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I've had it for a long time, waiting for the perfect card to use it on.  I think I finally found it.   

The circle dies are from Craftin' Desert Divas.   I also used my We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper (3/8 inch) on this card.

New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo Stamps!  What a great day to Perk Up! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- October Linky Party
Outlawz Festive Friday -- Oct. 19, Get Well
Classic Design Team Open Challenge -- ATG
Crafty Friends Challenge -- Circles
Hiding in My Craftroom -- Freestyle

Yappy Birthday -- a New Release at Bugaboo Stamps

It's Tuesday, and that's New Release day at Bugaboo Stamps.  But, this isn't just any Tuesday!  Today is my first official day as a Bugaboo Stamps design team member!  I've been guest designing for Bugaboo Stamps the last 2 months, and I've been asked to stay on.  I'm so excited!  I love Bugaboo Stamps, and I love the talented team, so I think this is going to be a great journey!

If you frequent my blog, you know I love dogs, so today's new release is very popular with me.  This is Puppy Pile:

I colored Puppy Pile with Copic markers, trying to make each pup a bit different color.  

The sentiment is an acrylic stamp, part of a Stampendous stamp set.  I cut the card base out on my Silhouette Cameo 3 with a file I found in the Silhouette Design Store. 

Check out the Catch the Bug blog to see what the other wonderful designers did with this fun Puppy Pile new release. Then, visit the Bugaboo Stamps store, pick it up while it's on sale, grab the Friday Freebie, and do some other shopping while your there!  Color up these wonderful images and enter the Catch the Bug Challenges! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- October Linky Party
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge -- ATG with a critter
Always Happy Birthday -- ATG birthday
Sunny Day Crafting -- Add an Animal 
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends -- ATG
Send a Smile4 Kids -- Celebrations for kids
Outlawz Twisted Thursday -- ATG

Witch -- Good or Bad? A Bugaboo Stamps New Release

It's Tuesday, so it's New Release day at Bugaboo Stamps.  Every Tuesday, something new!  How great is that!

I just love Stella and her dry wit.  As I age through life, I can relate to her humor more and more.  Today's New Release is Stella at her best!

This is Stella Witch - Society, colored with Copic markers.  She comes with her own sentiment, but I chose this one instead.  I thought it fit her expression rather well!

I used the sketch from this week's Outlawz Wednesday Sketch challenge on this card.

Papers are from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  Bonnie is running a small Moon Light sale, good through today, on select papers, including the Into the Night paper used on this card.  I also used a paper from the Halloween collection.

I hope you check out what the rest of the talented Bugaboo Stamps design team did with this new release on the Catch The Bug Blog.  You won't be disappointed!  Then, do some shopping at the Bugaboo Stamps Store when you pick up this delightful Stella Witch! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Outlawz Wednesday Sketch -- Sept. 19

Crafting from the Heart -- ATG

D.L. Art -- September Linky Party

Not Just Cards -- ATG

What Does PC Stand For? A New Release at Bugaboo Stamps

It's Tuesday, and that's new release day at Bugaboo Stamps.  I whipped up this card in a hurry yesterday, in-between packing, errands, and cooking -- all getting ready for a trip to Mayo in Rochester, hoping to find some relief for the peripheral neuropathy I've experienced from chemo.  I'm leaving early this morning.

OK.  So, the sentiment on this card just cracks me up.  I've felt like this more than once!

This digi is called Crabby Cathy - PC, and I colored her very simply with Lyra Rembrandt colored pencils on Kraft paper.  

The designer papers are long retired, from Close To My Heart.  The glittered stars are from my stash.  The glimmer trim is from Close To My Heart.

Check out the Catch the Bug Blog to see the other cute creations that the design team made with Crabby Cathy - PC, then grab her for yourself.  There must be someone in your circle of friends and family that would enjoy this!