SSS: No Tinsel Tangles Here

There is a new sketch challenge over on the Catch The Bug blog.  Stella wants to see some rectangles!  Since I'm behind in my Christmas card production, I immediately thought of Gertrude to fill the need.  She is such a hoot!  There are LOTS of funny images over on the Bugaboo site.

I may need to look at this card MANY times during the month of December.  I get so wound up during the holidays ... like anyone is going to care (but me) that the decorations aren't matching!

(deep sigh, and repeat after me) Christmas isn't meant to be stressful!!

Oldie But Goodie: Bugaboo

It's Thursday and that means it's time for another card made with an Oldie but Goodie digi-image from Bugaboo.  This week I'm using an image from the Kidz line: Ice Cream.  

This brings me back to a time when I loved wearing Mary Jane shoes (now I'm more of a Kicks/Van girl) and when eating ice cream wasn't forbidden (ugh, diabetes!)

In case you haven't heard the news, Bugaboo has a Facebook page for sharing ideas and getting free stuff.  Click this link if you want to join in the fun!

Sarah's Graduation!

We are back from Utah.

Surprisingly, no one died in our car packed to the brim (yeah, I overpacked, sorry Kelsey!) We had snow outside and clothes, stinky shoes, 3 kids under 9, a teenager, and 2 very frazzled moms inside.  It was amazing to see my niece graduate with an RN degree.  I am beyond proud of her.  I am soo lucky because all my nieces are super successful and genuinely NICE people.

Challenges:
Art Impression: Winged Things
Freshly Made Sketches: The sketch
Dragonfly Journeys: Just Add Sequins.

SS 512: Fred She Said

It's Saturday and time for another challenge over on the Sketch Saturday blog.

This week we are sponsored by Fred She Said.  Our winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Fred She Said shop.

I hope you have time to join in the fun this week.

Anything But A Card

I'm going to be honest, I RARELY make anything other than cards.   I really do need to get out my boring card rut.  So when I was asked to do just that, I struggled a bit.  But, I found that I needed something to welcome my niece and nephews to the area and my Easter table ... these acetate boxes seemed to be JUST the thing!

I used the Bugaboo image: Egg Tulip Bunny to make my little candy holders.  What child doesn't want candy?!!

Maybe the success of these boxes will get me to be more enthusiastic about making ABC items.

SSW2-Bugaboo

I had some extra time and I wanted to join my former teamies from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 for this challenge.  Kathie created a great sketch and there is an amazing sponsor!  This time, the amazing Jodie from Bugaboo Digital Stamps is the sponsor.

I'm using her image, Alligator Balloon for my card.  How cute is he?  The prize awarded to the winner will be 4 free images from the Bugaboo store!

Why don't you join in the fun?!!

Saturday Challenge: Bugaboo Bingo

Check out this cute new image in the Bugaboo store.  It's called Bella Birthday Balloons and I just adore her.   I'm gearing up for my May birthdays (I have a ton!) and thought that I better make a few more so I don't deplete my birthday stash.

There is a new challenge over on the Catch The Bug blog.  It's Bingo, a favorite of mine!  I used one of the diagonal rows: dies/punches, player's choice and a button.  My choice was to use twine.

Come play with us and possibly win prizes!