Stamp Simply Challenge #36 - Going Buggy!

Keyword ssnotime36 - There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload your project at Splitcoast and/or your Blog, anytime at all!  You (and that means anyone and everyone, blogger or not!) can play as many times as you like!!!  The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!!  Please link back here.

The challenge this week is to use a bug on your card — and I will be liberal in the interpretation of a bug — butterflies and dragonflies will count — or any kind of animal or thing that *bugs* you — LOL.  Just run with it, have fun and, as always, try to keep it simple!!

Here are some samples:

Check out Julie Koerber’s sample here. 

Check out Dee Jackson’s sample here.

Check out Tammy Hershberger’s sample here. 

Check out Jennifer Buck’s sample here.

Check out Janine Orchard’s sample here.

Check out Becky Oehlers’ Sample here.

What a fabulous Stamp Simply Team!!!   Thank you girls!!!  Much appreciated!!!

And here is my sample:

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I used the newly released Lilac set by Flourishes because this set has two adorable bugs with it — this elegant looking grasshopper (LOL!!!) and an adorable ladybug!!!  How fun!!!  Everything was stamped in black and colored with Copics, shown below.

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I accented all of the little lilac petals with my Clear Stardust Pen, and they shimmer so nicely IRL, but I could not pick that up in the photo — so sorry!!!  I couldn’t even get it to show up on the close-up below.

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This card measures 6 1/2″ x 3 3/8″ and is made to fit the small SU open end envelopes — a fun size for a change!!!  The grasshopper was cut and embossed with the Circle Nestabilities and the ribbon is the fun new Apple Green Sheer by May Arts — it also comes in a lot of other fun colors!!!  I punched two holes with my eyelet setter and hammer to run the sheer ribbon through.

  • Stamps:  Lilac by Flourishes
  • Paper:  White, Elegant Eggplant
  • Ink:  Versa Fine Onyx Black (heat set), Copics to Color
  • Accessories:  Clear Stardust Pen, Sheer Ribbon, SU Brad, Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Pop Dot

Remember when you upload to use the keyword above, followed by a comma.  Please come back here to post (as a comment) that you’ve played, and provide a link so we can check out your card right away. You can find all cards uploaded for this challenge by clicking Gallery Submissions Here.

Some wanting to play said they have never uploaded before.  If that’s you and you need help uploading,  just go to my Challenge No. 1 here.

Thanks much everyone for stopping in — hope you get time to play!!!  Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!!!

notimetostamp May 22nd 2008 11:35 pm Challenges, Copics, Flourishes Projects, General Purpose Cards 47 Comments Trackback URI Comments RSS

47 Responses to “Stamp Simply Challenge #36 - Going Buggy!”

  1. Julie Koerberon 22 May 2008 at 11:53 pm link comment

    Love your classy creation! Who knew grasshoppers could be so classy!! :-) I really need to get some Copics, that coloring is to die for!

  2. Mercyon 23 May 2008 at 12:42 am link comment

    this is so beautiful! i love the depth and dimension in all of the coloring…perfection!

  3. Doneldaon 23 May 2008 at 12:51 am link comment

    beautiful card. I went with someone more “fun” as it is a card for my son’s 9th birthday. This is his all time favorite stamp that I own, so it fit perfectly with your challenge!!!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/922996?cat=500&ppuser=90421

    Thanks!!

  4. Marshaon 23 May 2008 at 1:10 am link comment

    Bugs bug me so I don’t even stamp them but I do have butterflies - (pretty bugs) so here is my card:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923030?cat=500&ppuser=13762
    Thanks for the challenge, Sharron, and for sharing your beautiful work. I love the ribbon on your card.

  5. leslierichon 23 May 2008 at 1:17 am link comment

    Gorgeous, Sharon! I love the organdy bow with this. Fantastic Copic coloring, too!

  6. Carolyn (snowmanqueen)on 23 May 2008 at 1:21 am link comment

    Fun challenge, added a butterfly to my card! Here’s mine:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923052?cat=10624

  7. Deb Woodon 23 May 2008 at 6:09 am link comment

    Very beautiful, the lilacs look like they are coming off the page and the ribbon is perfect!

  8. Janineon 23 May 2008 at 6:41 am link comment

    Sharon your card is gorgeous!! WOW!!!

  9. JoAnnon 23 May 2008 at 7:25 am link comment

    Beautiful sample Sharon. Only you could make a grasshopper look elegant! This is so cool.
    Here’s mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923128?cat=5829
    I off to Wisconsin in an hour or so and won’t be til Monday. Computer time will be limited so comments may have to wait until I get home.

    Have a safe holiday week-end.

  10. Silke Ledlowon 23 May 2008 at 7:51 am link comment

    Gorgeous card!!! The lilac is colored absolutely perfect!!! I love it!!!

  11. Jennifer Buckon 23 May 2008 at 8:12 am link comment

    Sharon, this is stunning! I love it! That flower is beautiful and I even love a grasshopper now! …I hate bugs! …but he’s really pretty here! TFS and for another fun challenge! Hope you have a wonderful day! :)

  12. Lois (clownmom)on 23 May 2008 at 8:18 am link comment

    Unlike a few of the comments, bugs don’t really bug me. I live in Florida — if bugs bothered you here, you would move!!! I especially like butterflies, so that’s what my card is — http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923146?nocache=1

    All of the samples are wonderful. I love your lilac card, Sharon. That’s what I missed most when I moved from Pennsylvania to Florida. Crepe myrtle just doesn’t cut it!

  13. Pat Adamon 23 May 2008 at 8:35 am link comment

    Did a ladybug card for your challenge. Very simple. Love your card, as always it is beautiful. Pat my link is http://rubbermaid.blogspot.com

  14. Carla (cmsuto)on 23 May 2008 at 9:06 am link comment

    This was a fun challenge, Sharon! Your sample is just gorgeous! The coloring is amazing! Loved the other samples, too! Here is my card. I added a bee to mine.
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923176?cat=500&ppuser=143903

  15. Dee Jacksonon 23 May 2008 at 9:16 am link comment

    This is so gorgeous Sharon!! I love the way you colored this:)

  16. Mary Davidsonon 23 May 2008 at 9:16 am link comment

    Simply stunning, Sharon!!! Grasshopper looks so regal. I miss my beautiful lilac bush up North and it’s intoxicating fragrance. TFS!

  17. Vicky Gouldon 23 May 2008 at 9:16 am link comment

    This is so beautiful Sharon - love your image and coloring. Here’s my challenge card:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923184?cat=7036

    Thanks for another cool challenge.

  18. Jennyon 23 May 2008 at 9:36 am link comment

    Great Card.
    Thanks for your inspiration and weekly challenges!

  19. Deeon 23 May 2008 at 10:17 am link comment

    Beautiful Lilacs..
    cute little Grasshopper.
    Beautiful Card!

  20. Danielleon 23 May 2008 at 12:17 pm link comment

    Fabulous card! My favorite flower! I love your coloring and where you placed the ribbon to mimic the leaves….awesome!

  21. Tammy Hershbergeron 23 May 2008 at 1:05 pm link comment

    Sharon, this challenge was really fun! And your card is beautiful! Only you could make a grasshopper appear elegant! :)

  22. LeAnneon 23 May 2008 at 2:59 pm link comment

    What a great card–beautiful coloring, you are getting good with those copics! Here is my card:
    http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2008/05/grand-slam.html
    (The card is all the way at the end of the tutorial post!!) This was a fun challenge!
    TFL!
    LeAnne

  23. Silke Ledlowon 23 May 2008 at 3:46 pm link comment

    Sharon - I have made a card!!! Finally!!! It’s been a while and I’m glad I had the time today…..
    http://www.silkeledlow.blogspot.com

  24. Maryon 23 May 2008 at 5:42 pm link comment

    Okay, I stopped working on my cards for my monthly class IN THE MORNING to do this card. I’m blaming it on Sharon if my cards aren’t designed and the paper isn’t cut! I love your challenges, Sharon. Here’s my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923567?cat=500&ppuser=113844

  25. Helenon 23 May 2008 at 5:51 pm link comment

    Here is my card for the buggy challenge, although I must say butterflies don’t bug me! And they make a much nicer card than those pesky wood ticks would.

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923572?cat=500&ppuser=133151

  26. Troy Louiseon 23 May 2008 at 6:53 pm link comment

    This is just beautiful & I can see the sparkle on it. Love it. Happy weekend.

  27. Judyon 23 May 2008 at 11:59 pm link comment

    Another fun challenge Sharon! thanks a bunch..
    here is my little card..
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923793?cat=500&ppuser=42410
    It looks difficult–but is very very simple… diecuts and placing on the card.
    I had fun.
    Judy

  28. Beckyon 24 May 2008 at 9:02 am link comment

    I had fun playing with different bugs but ended up with this dragonfly. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/923719?cat=500&ppuser=39860

  29. Rebeccaon 24 May 2008 at 11:07 am link comment

    thanks for the challenge!!!

    http://chicstamper.blogspot.com/2008/05/just-because.html

  30. Lisa Nagataon 24 May 2008 at 11:43 am link comment

    great challenge. don’t have a whole lot of buggy stamps. Very simple card here. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/924015?cat=500&ppuser=172201

  31. Diane Staderon 24 May 2008 at 12:25 pm link comment

    This is gorgeous Sharon- love that grasshopper and your coloring is just terrific.

    Diane

  32. Dawn (stampinscotsgirl)on 24 May 2008 at 1:26 pm link comment

    What a beautiful card Sharon!! So elegant and such a beautiful ribbon! Love the little bug in the circle! Here is my card for your challenge:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/924093?cat=all&what=keywords&si=WSC49
    Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend:)

  33. Nicoleon 24 May 2008 at 4:25 pm link comment

    Another great challenge!
    http://stampinlibrarygirl.blogspot.com/2008/05/mojo-monday-38-its-all-about-scraps.html

  34. SmilynStefon 24 May 2008 at 8:10 pm link comment

    Here’s my bugs and flowers creation:

    http://ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2008/05/bugs-and-flower.html

  35. Anjaon 24 May 2008 at 8:58 pm link comment

    Thanks for another great challenge.
    I didn’t realize I used the same colours last time.
    Anyway, my card is on my blog http://www.stampinganja.blogspot.com
    Thanks, Anja

  36. Hollyon 25 May 2008 at 9:05 am link comment

    Ya wanna see my Honey Bees? Hee hee!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/924118?cat=500&ppuser=4030

    Holly

  37. Mandy Cheshireon 25 May 2008 at 4:15 pm link comment

    How creative to have the ribbon coming off of the main image like that! This is beautiful!!

  38. Latishaon 26 May 2008 at 5:45 am link comment

    I made two cards, one using a butterfly and the other is a dragonfly. You can find them here
    http://splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/925345?cat=500&ppuser=122133
    http://splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/924785?cat=500&ppuser=122133

  39. Rose Annon 26 May 2008 at 12:02 pm link comment

    Your coloring is gorgeous on this, and I love the layout too!! Beautiful card, Sharon!!

  40. Charlene Merrickon 26 May 2008 at 12:18 pm link comment

    What a gorgeous card, Sharon! Here’s my card for your stamp simply “bug” challenge.
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/926043?cat=500&ppuser=39689

  41. Aura Battison 26 May 2008 at 4:51 pm link comment

    Hey, I forgot to post this card when I did the challenge. My brother in laws girlfriend has the nickname Bug. If you saw her you would agree. She is this tiny little thing and loves ladybugs so this challenge was so perfect since it is her birthday today.

  42. teresa kline aka va.sunshineon 26 May 2008 at 9:04 pm link comment

    luved this challenge, thank you Sharon for the inspiration. here is mine:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/926757?cat=500&ppuser=141637

  43. Debbie Olsonon 26 May 2008 at 10:56 pm link comment

    MAN! This is over-the-top amazing, Sharon!

  44. Darlene (SCS: akronstamperdpk)on 27 May 2008 at 8:13 am link comment

    Well Sharon … you’ve done it again … what a creative challenge idea!! And, your sample is absolutely GORGEOUS (and that includes Mr. Grasshopper)! My “buggie critter” of choice was the BEE … please see my card here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/927229?cat=500&ppuser=95678

  45. Danielleon 27 May 2008 at 9:46 pm link comment

    Hi Sharon! It took me all weekend (just kidding!) but I finally got it done. I kinda love those bugs! Here’s mine! Thanks for looking!

    http://wilddragonflydesigns.blogspot.com/2008/05/better-late-than-never.html

  46. StampMomon 28 May 2008 at 4:27 pm link comment

    Cute challenge — I love my little bumblebee here: http://stampmom.blogspot.com/

    Thanks for looking. :-)

  47. Bonnie aka raduseon 31 May 2008 at 1:45 pm link comment

    Got this done last weekend, then got too sick to get online and post, so here it is finally: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/931840?cat=500&ppuser=2910

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