What?! Santa Has Enough Reindeer?!

Good early morning, everyone! Are you excited? I hope so, because its New Release Tuesday at Bugaboo Stamps! We have some adorable new images for you, today, too, like this one - Puppy - Enough Reindeer. Isn't he just the cutest lilttle puppy you've ever seen?! I just fell in love with him when I seen him! He's just the thing for your Christmas cards,  What?! You haven't started on Christmas cards yet?! Oh, my, then you better get started! Why don't you start with picking up this little guy, and maybe a few others, from the Bugaboo Stamps store?

You can see all the fun creations from the Bugaboo Stamps DT using this little fella, over at Catch The Bug.  Then, check out the Bugaboo Stamps store, for this image and lots of others, for your card making needs!


My card uses one of today's new release image and sentiment set, Puppy - Enough Reindeer, from Bugaboo Stamps, colored with Promarkers. All papers used are scraps from my scrap bin. (Gotta use up those scraps so we can buy more paper and make MORE scraps, right?!)  My card layout uses the sketch at Seems A Little Sketchy. I went with a fun mix of patterns this time, with tartan (plaid), santa and snowflakes. I felt they were perfect for this poor little reindeer puppy, so hopeful, as he stands out in the snow. I embellished with two pointsetta flowers, backed with burlap. The flower centers are jazzed up with tiny pearls.  I added glitter to the puppy's hat, the bells on his color and the snow beneath him.

This card was made to send a wonderful male friend of mine, for Christmas.  I'm sure he will love it - He doesnt mind if there are flowers on the card, for Christmas! :D


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Challenge #77 Sketch at Seems A Little Sketchy
CHallenge #98 Animal Antics at Let's Craft and Create
Challenge #244 A Cute Christmas at I Love Promarkers
Challenge #181 For The Man In Your Life at The Paper Shelter
Challenge #55 Celebrations at Creative Moments
Challenge #6 Anything Goes at Inspiration Destination
Sparkle and Shine at Moving Along With The Times
Challenge #284 Winter at C.R.A.F.T
Challenge #346 Stripes at Cute Card Thursday
Winter Warmers at A Creative Romance
Happy Holidays For Kids at Send A Smile For Kids
Challenge #28 Anything Goes at Treasured Times Rubber Stamps
HIMCR #173 Super Scrap Saturday at Hiding In My Craft Room
Favorite Color Combo at Eclectic Ellapu
RCS#82 Marley and Me at Red Carpet Studio
November Challenge at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge
Challenge #117 Anything Goes at Artistic Inspirations
Lots of Layers at Whoopsi Daisy
Anything Goes 11/10-11/22 at My Craft Creations
Challenge #94 Getting Ready For Christmas at Dream Valley Challenges
Challenge #74 Christmas Joy at Creative Card Crew
Challenge #55 Anything Goes at Creative Fingers
Challenge #112 Let's Talk Christmas at QKR Stampede Challenge Blog
Christmas at Creative Corners Challenge Blog
Challenge #69 Clean and Simple at Crimbo Crackers
12 Months of Xmas Card Link Up at Decosse's Dynamite Doodles
Challenge #38 Christmas at AnMa Creatief
November Challenge: Christmas at Kit and Klowder
Challenge #45 Special Occasion (Christmas) at Pile It On
Challenge #91 Bling Bling at Addicted To Stamps
The Great Outdoors and Jingle Belles Rock
Challenge #32 Anything Goes at Paper Creators Crafts
Christmas Cards at Bearly Mine Challenges
ALBC CAS at A Little Bit Crafty
Challenge #20 Ice/Snow at Animal Friends Challenge
Challenge #114 Four Legged Friends at Eureka Stamps
Challenge #195 Lovely Layers at Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog
Two Legs at Papertake Weekly
Gifts at Just Inspirational Challenges
Challenge #1 Anything Goes at A Crafty Mess
Challenge #82 Anything Goes at Sister Act Card Challenge
Stripes at Incy Wincy
Challenge #239 Starts With B (Black, Burlap) at Craft Your passion
Challenge #126 Cool Colors at Loves Rubberstamps
CHallenge #81 Festive Furry Friends at The Cutie Pie Challenge
Add A Sentiment at Melonheadz Friends
Challenge #23 Anything Goes at The Paper Nest Dolls
Challenge #6 Anything Goes at Not Just Cards
Three of The Same Thing (Patterned Papers) at Clear It Out
Three Or More Papers at Top Tip Tuesday
Anything Goes at Crafty Sentiments
Challenge #15 Christmas at De Creative Zebra

Fall Into Thanksgiving

Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog

Harvest/Thanksgiving Challenge

uses the image, Bubbles Autumn, by Lacy Sunshine Stamps, colored with Promarkers.

Sketch at Sassy Studio Designs. All papers used, are from my stash.



I am entering this card in the following Challenges:

DTBST #254 Sketch It Up at Sassy Studio Designs
Inspired By A Song (Autumn Leaves), Book or Movie at Incy Wincy
TPE275 Photo Inspiration (Fall) at The Pink Elephant
Challenge #113 Count Your Blessings at Eureka Stamps
Challenge #116 Anything Goes at Artistic Inspirations
Add A Sentiment at Whoopsi Daisy
Challenge #5 Anything Goes at Not Just Cards
Pumpkin Patch at Cards In Envy
Anything Goes at Papertake Weekly
Autumn Colors at PDE Linky Party
PWC335 Give Thanks at Paper Pretties
Challenge #55 Celebrations at Creative Moments
Challenge #54 Anything Goes at The Stamping Chef
Anything Goes at Inspiration Destination
Fall and Foliage at Eclectic Ellapu
Challenge #74 Thanksgiving at Simply Create Too
Thankful Thoughts at Great Impressions Stamps
November Challenge at Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge
Anything Goes at A Girl Who Crafts
Leaves and Foliage at Eclect Ellapu
Challenge #261 Warm Colors at Totally Gorjuss
Colors of Autumn at Di's Digi Designs
Challenge #286 Photo Inspiration at Cupcake Inspirations
Challenge #45 Special Occasion (Thanksgiving) at Pile It On
Challenge #55 Anything Goes at Creative Fingers
Challenge #255 Clean and Simple at Kraftin Kimmie Stamps

Delivering A Giant Candy Cane

Food Challenge

Catch The Bug

uses the image, Knobby Knees Christmas Candy Cane,

from Bugaboo Stamps

colored with Promarkers



Challenges:

Anything Goes 10/27 - 8/11 at My Craft Creations
Challenge #103 Anything Goes at Digistamps4Joy
Challenge #18 Anything Goes at Art By Miran Challenges
Happy Holidays For Kids at Send  Smile For Kids
Challenge #28 Anything Goes at Treasured Times Rubber Stamps
Challenge #44 Feeling Cool (Christmas) at Pile It On
Challenge #231 Anything Goes at Sentimental Sundays
Favorite Color Combo (Red and Green) at Eclectic Ellapu
Challenge #96 Anything Goes at 613 Avenue Create
Challenge #201 Sparkle at Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge
CHNC November at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra
Ribbons and Bows at Stamp and Create
It's All About Christmas at Crafty Calender
VSC#28 Anything Goes at V's Sweet Ideas
Anything Goes With A Bow at Craft-Dee Bowz
Anything Goes at A Girl Who Crafts
Christmas Cards at Bearly Mine Challenges
November Anything Goes at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge
Anything Goes at Cards Galore Encore
Inspired By A Song (We Wish You A Merry Christmas), Book Or Movie at Incy Wincy
Challenge #238 Bright and Sparkly at Craft Your Passion
Challenge #116 Anything Goes at Artistic Inspirations
Challenge #1 Anything Goes at Get Creative
Add A Sentiment at Whoopsi Daisy
Challenge #94 Getting Ready For Christmas at Dream Valley Challenges
Make It Sparkle at Crafty Sentiments
Challenge #74 Christmas joy at Creative Card Crew
Anything Goes at Papertake Weekly
Anything Goes 11/4 - 11/10 at Through The Craftroom Door
Challenge #244 A Cute Christmas at I Love Promarkers
Challenge #275 Brads, Buttons or Bows at Crafty Creations Challenges
Challenge #55 Celebration at Creative Moments
November Anything Goes at Crafting By Designs
Challenge #54 Anything Goes at The Stamping Chef
Challenge #5 Anything Goes at Not Just Cards
Challenge #6 Anything Goes at Inspiration Destination
Merry Christmas at Jellypark Friends
Sparkle and/or Shine at Moving Along With the Times
Challenge #284 Winter at C.R.A.F.T
Anything Goes at Sisters of Craft
Challenge #106 Christmas With Ribbon at Crafty Ribbons
Hand Color Image at Milk Coffee Stamps
Anything Goes at Mema's Crafts
Make It Sparkle (Gemstone Pearls) at Scrap Creations
Challenge #106 Winter Holidays at Really Reasonable Ribbon
CHNC #202 Keep It Flat at Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge
Challenge #36 Anything Goes at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long
Challenge #55 Anything Goes at Creative Fingers
Challenge #112 Let's Talk Christmas at QKR Stampede Challenge Blog
CH46 Christmas Candy at Sparkles Forum Christmas Challenge
Christmas at Creative Corners Challenge Blog
12 Months of Xmas Card Link Up at Decosse's Dynamite Doodles
Challenge #38 Christmas at AnMa Creatief
Challenge #15 Christmas at De Creative Zebra
November Challenge: Christmas at Kit and Klowder
Challenge #82 Anything Goes at Sister Act Card Challenge
Challenge #98 Anything Goes at Little Miss Muffet Stamps
Add Ribbon at Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge Blog

Have Ya Ever Just had One Of Those Days?!

Well, well, time sure flies, doesn't it?! I hope you aren't tired of seeing my creative inklings, because I am back, again, with another project to show you and another new challenge for you!  We have a new challenge for you, this fortnight, at Open Minded Crafting, and we'd love for you to play along! Our theme this time, for your creating pleasure, is "Fowls of All Kinds." Oh, c'mon now, don't moan and groan - It's not that hard.  Put on your thinking caps and see what you can create - Remember, Thanksgiving is coming up and who doesn't love turkey - It sure is my favorite bird! LOL!

As always, we have an awesome potpourri of sponsors who are generously donating some great prizes.  This time, our sponsors are:

Di's Digi Designs

Dr Digi's House of Stamps

Milk Coffee Stamps

The East Wind

The Stamping Chef

Wow! How's that for some awesomeness up for grabs! Remember, you have two weeks to play along for your chance at one of those great prizes - You may even be chosen as one our DT Favorites too, and who wouldn't want THAT honor, right?!

Hurry over to Open Minded Crafting and play along with us! This is YOUR chance to give us the bird! LOL!  C'mon do it... I dare ya! :D

Now, that we've went over the meat and potatoes of it all, let's review my card details. I've used the image, That's Tragic, by Dr Digi's House of Stamps, colored with Promarkers, My card layout uses the sketch at Sketch N Stash. I have never won a challenge there but I really love thier sketches so I keep trying! One day it will happen, right?! The funny thing about this card... I had been driving down the road, coming home from the casino of all places, and started thinking about this image and wondering what I would do with it.... Then it came to me - I wanted to do this card in one of my favorite color combos - Black, White and Yellow.  I love this color combo, but for some reason I only use it when I have an image that just strikes me as perfect for it - Well, this was one of them, so I hightailed my booty on over to Hobby Lobby to get just the right paper - And I think I found it! Once I bought my paper, I couldn't wait to come home and create! I am very happy with the finished result and feel like this color combo was definitely the right decision.  I love the mix of the patterns, chevron and polka dots, together, The gears in the two corners of the image were punched with an old punch by EK Success.  (I found that little sucker at a yard sale and snatched it up! Woot! What a bargain!) The top left and bottom right corners of the card are embellished with sparkly gold gemstone pearls. I love them and felt they were perfect for this mix of patterns and colors! I finished off the card by adding wiggly eyes to the image - The perfect finishing touch, don't you think?!

This card is perfect for someone who's had a bad day and could use some cheering up!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Challenge #1 Anything Goes at Get Creative

Challenge #98 Animal Antics at Let's Craft and Create

November Anything Goes at Crafting By Designs

Black and White +1 (Yellow) at Lia Stampz

Challenge #35 Anything Goes at Scrapper's Delights

Patterns at Delightful Challenges

Sparkle and/or Shine at Moving Along With the Times

Make It Sparkle (Gemstone Pearls) at Scrap Creations

Hand Color Image at Milk Coffee Stamps

Challenge #82 Anything Goes at Sister Act Card Challenge

Open Minded Crafting is Have A DT Call! We Want YOU!

Are you creative and love to craft?

Are you looking to join a fun, friendly, organized team?

If you are, then I have news for you!

Open Minded Crafting is almost one year old and it's time for a DT Call! Now is your chance to be a part of this awesome team! 


There are a few spots open for the new term, starting January 2015. This DT call only runs till November 22nd so don't delay, if you want a chance to join us! (You will love it here, trust me!)

Interested? Let me tell you the details:

As a DT member, you will be required to:

Create one project every two weeks, using the sponsors image you have chosen. (Projects are due the Thursday before the Saturday challenge). You may create any type of project you like - it doesn't have to be a card. Be free to be creative!

Every other week, choose your DT favorite and tell why you choose it. DT Favorite picks are due by Thursday before the winner/DT choice post.

You will comment, each challenge, on all entries ending in your assigned comment numbers.  You will have two entries to comment on, out of every ten.

Easy, right? Oh and it's so much fun!

Want to apply? Or have questions? Send an email to:

openmindedcrafting@gmail.com

In your email, please tell Erin, Susan and Vicky a little about yourself and WHY you want to be considered for the team. 

Please attach a pic of two projects that show off your style. 

Oh, and don't forget to include a link to your blog.  (You must have an active blog).

All applications will be replied to, by email, to confirm it's been received.

Now, what are you waiting for? Let's hear from YOU!

Brrr Winter Is Coming

Good morning, good morning, bloggers! It is New Release Tuesday at Catch The Bug! Whoo Hoo! We all love new releases, don't we?!  Well, we have a real seasonal cutie for you, today! Meet the newest addition in the Kidz line of digi stamps - And this one is just perfect for Winter! (Not that I like Winter or anything, because I truly detest it! However, it exists and so one must learn to accept it! LOL) She is adorable bundle up in her little hat and jacket.  Great for those winter wishes cards, or even for making Christmas cards!

Want to see more fabulous creations using this little cutie? Then be sure to hop over to Catch The Bug for more wonderful DT inspiration!

My card features today's new release, Kidz Winter Girl, from Bugaboo Stamps, colored with Promarkers. My card layout uses the sketch at Seems A Little Sketchy.  All papers used to create this card are from my stash, though the cardstock is new.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Winter Is Coming at Moving Along With The Times
Anything Goes at 4 Crafty Chicks
Challenge #108 Baby, It's Cold Outside at Delicious Doodles
DSC #111 Anything Goes at Digitally Sweet Challenges Challenge 
#18 Anything Goes at Art By Miran Challenges
Challenge #81 Anything Goes at Sister Act Card Challenge
Challenge #44 Feeling Cool at Pile It On
Challenge #96 Anything Goes at 613 Avenue Create
Challenge #49 No embellishments at Christmas Card Challenges
CHNC November at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra
It's All About Christmas at Crafty Calender
November Anything Goes at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge
Anything Goes at Cards Galore Encore
Anything Goes 10/27 - 11/8 at My Craft Creations
Inspired By A Song (Walking In A Winter Wonderland), Book Or Movie at Incy Wincy
Challenge #116 Anything Goes at Artistic Inspirations
Challenge #94 Getting Ready For Christmas at Dream Valley Challenges
Anything Goes at Not Just Cards
Challenge #44 Winter Colors at Digi Choosday
Challenge #77 Sketch At Seems A Little Sketchy
12 Months of Xmas Card Link Up at Decosse's Dynamite Doodles
November Challenge: Christmas at Kit and Klowder

Have A Rockin Birthday

Anything Goes Challenge

Catch The Bug

uses the image, Johnny - Guitar,

from Bugaboo Stamps

colored with Promarkers


TPE274 Anything Goes at The Pink Elephant
Challenge #95 Anything Goes at 613 Avenue Create
Music at Crafty Boots Challenges
Challenge #22 Anything Goes at The Paper Nest Dolls
Anything Goes 10/27 - 8/11 at My Craft Creations
Occasions at Just Inspirational Challenges
TTCRD 10/27 - 11/3 Anything Goes at Through The Craft Room Door
Challenge #271 Add Some Sparkle at Passion For Promarkers
Anything Goes at Simon Says Stamp
Challenge #243 Three Of A Kind  (Large Blue Pearls) at I Love Promarkers
Challenge #118 Two Or Three Word Sentiment at Aud Sentiments
Anything Goes at Divas By Design
Challenge #201 Anything Goes at Penny's Paper Crafty
Challenge #103 Anything Goes at Digistamps4Joy
Challenge #53 Anything Goes at The Stamping Chef
Challenge #345 Razzle Dazzle (Lots of Bling) at Cute Card Thursday
Anything Goes at 4 Crafty Chicks
DSC#112 Anything Goes at Digitally Sweet Challenges
Challenge #18 Anything Goes at Art By Miran Challenges
Challenge #81 Anything Goes at Sister Act Card Challenge
Challenge #283 Masculine at Allsorts
Challenge #28 Anything Goes at Treasured Times Rubber Stamps
November Anything Goes at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge