Monday, January 9, 2012

Make It Monday #71 with Bugaboo Stamps

Hi, nice to see you here again.

I'm kind of 50/50 with my New Year's resolutions, how about you? So far I am on track with my goal to exercise and lose weight this year but as far as my posting more regularly on my blog.............not so good, lol.

Still it's early days yet, there is still hope.

The weather has been brilliant (quite unusual for us this time of year) and I have been spending loads of time with the boys in pool and not so much time creating. I did get to make a quick card for this week's Make It Monday linky party though.

I have to admit to being quite excited about the new sponsor we have this week. We are lucky enough to have BUGABOO STAMPS sponsoring us!!

Bugaboo Stamps is one of the most recognisable names in digi stamps and I had so much fun using this fun image called "Gus Birthday Optional" for my card.


This is my first attempt at a step card.


Took me a few goes to figure it out (still not sure I got it completely right). Of course I could have googled for a tutorial, but where's the fun in that, lol.


Just love the sentiment, dont you? This is so perfect for my Dad.

Supplies list:

Designer Series Paper - Stampin Up! Well Worn
Cardstock - Stampin Up! Not Quite Navy
Buttons - Stampin Up - Nuetrals

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00 and E11
Hair - N0, N1 and N3
Hat - B21, B24 and B26
Shirt - YR61, YR63 and YR 65
Shorts - YG91, YG93 and YG95
Scooter - R22, R24, R27 and R29
Ground - C1, C3 and C5
Shading - B0000, B000 and B00

I would like to enter my card in to the following challenges:

Dare to be Sassy - something new (patterned paper & Image)

Cute Card Thursday - something new (patterned paper & image)

Little Miss Muffet - something new (patterned paper & image)

Card Makin' Mamas - something new (patterned paper & image)

Crafty Emma's Store - anything goes

Catered Crop - Buttons

Creative Inspirations - Something Old (old man image)

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes

Squirrel and the Fox - Something New (image and papers)





As I mentioned before we are sponsored this week by the awesome


And they are offering a very generous prize of winner's choice of 7 single digis!

To be in with a chance to win this fabulous prize all you need to do is leave a comment for an entry in the Make It Monday linky party. Be sure to mention you saw them on MIM. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!!

The fabulously talented MIM Design Team and created some awesome cards this week to get you all inspired to join in the fun, so head on over to Make It Monday and check them out!

Before you go though have a look at the entry I chose as my favourite from last week's linky party.

There were so many to choose from and it is a hard ask each week to pick a favourite but in the end I couldn't go past this one from



Isn't it just so beautiful?!!

You can see more photos of this gorgeous creation here.

Thank you for sharing with us Frea.

Now go on, head on over to Make It Monday and get your daily dose of inspiraiton. I can't wait to come over and see what you are sharing this week!

Thank you for stopping by today.

Michelle :o)

18 comments:

Chrissy said...

Fabulous card Michelle..I adore the image..lol...that will be next birthday..lol..Great job on the new fold, and fabulous pick from last week, so beautiful.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Rene said...

Your card is SO AWESOME!!!! I LOVE it! And your pick of the week is so elegant!
Rene :D

Shirley-Anne said...

Hi Michelle
Great job on the step card ..looks good to me . Love the papers and the image .
you pick from last week is inspirational .
Shirley-Anne. Mum

Linda McClain said...

Yay! So glad you played with us at Catered Crop. I love Bugaboo stamps - so fun. Of course, now you have me singing the Toys R Us song - I'll never grow up . . . Such a fun card.

happyglitzygirl said...

Great card and image, love the hairs on the legs, lol. thanks for playing with us at the Squirrel and the Fox, blessings Hilde

Marjorie said...

This is a fabulous card hun..your resolutions sound just like mine.. Just love this stamp, I really love the sense of humour in these stamps..you can really relate to the images..I just love what you have done with your card lovely papers and great colouring.. your pick of the week is so beautiful..
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Lisa Minckler said...

Hi Michelle!
Fantastic job on your first step card. :) It looks perfect. My first one looked more like a demolition crew came and demolished the steps!
Your dad will LOVE this card...what a cutie in his little go-cart. LOL! I think it's the big glasses and those little eyes that just crack me up. Well that and his knees are about to his chin. :D
Frea's box is GASP gorgeous a well. Great pick of the week.
Have a fun week with the kiddos!
hugs,
Lisa xx

p.s. Thank you also for joining us at The Squirrel & The Fox. Good luck to you!

Anonymous said...

Great card, really made me smile. Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley. xx

Lisa Jane said...

Hi Michelle.. oh i love this image . The design of the card it brilliant and the papers just perfect.
Your dad will definitely smile when he sees this
Lisa x

Cleota said...

OMGness! This is a fantastic step card! Love the image, the sentiment, the papers you've used and your coloring! Thanks for joining us at Little Miss Muffet challenges.

Cleota
DT Member

happyscrapper said...

Love love Love it. The humor card is always good. Thanks for joining us this week at SSD.
Hugz,
Christine DT at SSd

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Deb said...

fabulous card, love the sentiment, such fun!

Many thanks for joining in our first Cute Card Challenge of 2012!
Happy crafting, Debxx

Mary J said...

Fantastic Michelle! Love the way you've showcased that funny dude! Gorgeous colouring as usual too!

Lovely pick - so soft and feminine!

Eva Marie said...

Omg this is super cute and realy brings out my smile!
Thx for joining us at DVC
xx

Ginger said...

Excellent Card! Makes me Laugh!

Unknown said...

omg I LOVE your little old man card! He's hilarious!! Beautifully coloured too!

Sarpreet said...

fun loving fab card

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