Sunday, April 26, 2009

Bitten By The Bug Challenge and a blog hop

This blog candy is now closed. Thank you for playing!

Hi everyone! Sure hope you had a wonderful weekend, and now it's to deal with another Monday! There is one bright spot in Monday, and that's because it's time to reveal the new Bitten By The Bug challenge. And this week, we're doing something a little different. We're having a blog hop with some blog candy up for grabs!! Fun stuff, huh??!! So read all the way to the end of this post for details.
This weeks challenge was to use any cut from the Doodlecharms cartridge, but we had to use the border cut. I chose the watermelons, just cause I think they're so darned cute! I like the long cards, but don't make them very often. This challenge was perfect for utilizing that shape.

The paper is Dreamy 2 by My Minds Eye, and the cardstock is Bazzill. I added a bow with a Prima flower and a Making Memories brads, and the book plate was cut with my Fabulous Finds cartridge.
Now for the blog candy details. Be sure and leave a comment on this post for a chance to win this Sizzix die (plus a few other little goodies thrown in). If you don't have a Sizzix machine, you can use it in your Cuttlebug. Just don't use your A plate. Put the Sizzix die with your paper inbetween the two B plates and run it through your Cuttlebug and voila! When you're done here, go visit Nikki Duey's blog. She's got some candy waiting for you too! And be sure and check out her awesome creations while you're there. Nikki's work with the Cricut and papercrafting is just unbelievable! Her work is even featured in the infomercial you see all the time on TV!! Plus she's got some WICKED stamping skills! Can you tell I'm a huge fan?? :) I will use random.org to choose a winner Wednesday evening.
That's it for today! Don't forget to visit Bitten By The Bug and play along with our challenge this week. Thanks for coming by to see me today, and I hope to see you back again soon! HUGS

83 comments:

  1. Too cute!!!! I love this Sharon!!! That was the perfect paper for those yummy watermelons :)

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  2. How adorable girlie! I love that watermelon cut! Of course I love those papers too...just so CUTE! GREAT job my sweetest friend! Another winner! HUGS!

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  3. what an adorable card Sharon.I too lvoe those papers...and a blog ho..I"ll jsut have to check it out. I just did my first blog hop ever this past weekend and it was soo fun...I loved it...have a happy Monday girlie...hugs

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  4. So pretty Sharon...I LOVE that red and green combination...so stunning!! Hugs...Jacque

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  5. Sharon, this is adorable! I love the papers you selected! Awesome as always! How fun to be doing a blog hop! I was just at DeeDee's, and now I'm off to Nikki's!

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  6. What an A-It's Adorable card.... Always know that Sharon is going to put a big smile on my face when I see her cards!....

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  7. Yum, summer time watermelon - looks delicious.
    Like the colors you've chosen.

    PJ (Jessie Adams)

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  8. Fabby card, those papers are to die for.
    Thanks too for the chance to win your lovely die
    hugs
    Anne x

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  9. so fun and cute! perfect summer card!

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  10. I am sooo trying that feature...awesome and thank you for the chance to win your gorgeous goodies :) Bonnie x

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  11. Grat looking card...I really like the sentiment!!

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  12. Perfect put me in the summer mood card! Love it! That sizzix die is too darn cute, would love to win!

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  13. Great card...love the color scheme! Thanks for sharing and for being apart of this great blog hop.

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  14. OMG this card is so darn CUTE!!! Those watermelon slices are adorable. What a cute angel die...that would be fun to use.

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  15. OH Sharon this little cut is darling! Love everything about this from the paper to the swiss dot folder...it's amazing!

    Hugs :)

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  16. Soo cute! I love the colors you used. I just recieved this cart and I can't wait to play after seeing all these great cards. Thanks for sharing!

    Paulla

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  17. love the watermelon you used on this card. Just great.

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  18. each and everyone of you is having way too much fun. What a creative collaborative. Hugs

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  19. Great job! Love the longer cards, too, but don't make them often either...gotta put that on my list of things to do! Thanks for offering the blog candy!

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  20. You did a great card for the challenge. The papers are scrummy. Love the die you have on offer. Thanks for chance to win

    Marion

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  21. What a cute card! I like the way you incorperated the sentiment into the theme. Thanks for the chance at some great blog candy, Kristina my email is kbyers1903@sbcglobal.net
    my blog: http://yourmemorieshere.blogspot.com/

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  22. Super cute, Sharon! Love those melons!

    Hugs~Becky

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  23. Wow, that is so adorable!
    I have that cart and didn't know there was a long card feature...
    Hmmm I'll have to check that out!
    Thanks for offering the blog candy.
    Love your blog too. Thanks :)
    Theresa
    t.costantini@comcast.net

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  24. Sharon, my Friend, you have a true gift of being able to not only inspire me but to make me smile whenever I come here! I love, love, love those watermelons! I just can't get over how you "put this here and that there" on your creations. Your prize is FABULOUS!

    Love ya, Glee

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  25. I am doing the blog hop so I just found you! what a fun site. Love your work too! thanks for putting my name in the hat!

    Lorene
    qlt7scrap at cox dot net

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  26. omg how cute the paper is wonderful with those watermelons.
    what a sweet blog candy,
    thanks
    jennie

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  27. how ** sweet ** it is..fantastic
    job on your blog and card..fun site to visit.. thanks for the opportunity at your blog candy
    mitz_zee@yahoo.com ty ty ty

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  28. Very cute card. Thanks for the chance to win (:

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  29. Oh wow, Sharon!! this card put me in the mood for the summer! These watermelons are just to cute for words! And what a blogcandy! Super! Thank you for your inspiraton! greetings Sandra :-)

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  30. Oh Sharon! This card is silly cute! I LOVE those mellons!! The entire card is just too cute for words! Thanks for the candy your offering up - looks so yummy!

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  31. What a fabulous colour combination!! I just love it! I like long cards too, but never make them...I'm getting my DC cart out tonight!!!

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  32. Such a cute card! Love the pp you used for the watermelons!

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  33. great card Sharon, love the papers you've used n the water melon.
    Debs

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  34. Yet another great take on the BBTB challenge.....you ladies are amazing. And I love your blog, I have it bookmarked and check it weekly.

    Thanks for the opportunity to particpate in the blog hop/candy giveaway.
    Barbara

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  35. Sharon this is just so bright and cheerful ;0)
    Fab candy giveaway
    Hugs
    Lana x

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  36. Brilliant card Sharon, I am having fun following all the blog hop links.
    hugs
    En xx

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  37. Love the wording and the mellons are perfect!! *don't include me in the candy* i just enjoy seeing all the DT creats each week* :-)

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  38. Very nice Blog Sharon & thanks for taking part in the BlogHop giveaway, how fun!

    This really has been fun checking out everyone's Blog. I have gotten some great ideas.

    Thanks, janis

    http://scrappergrl.blogspot.com/
    jdegouff@sbcglobal.net

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  39. I love this Sharon!! You always have the best play off of word sentiments!
    Hugs!

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  40. Hi there - new visitor courtesy of Regina's post on BBTB. Loving the blog hop, loving the projects. New inspirations for an oldie but goodie cart!

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  41. I can see why you like the watermelon cut. Your card is so cute. I've always wondered if these Sizzix die in my Cuttlebug. Now I know!

    Blessings,
    Christine

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  42. How precious! One of the very first sizzix dies I ever purchased was the watermelon...I've always loved piecing that together....your card is cute! Thanks for showing us!!!

    Trudi

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  43. What a great card. The sentiment made me laugh.

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  44. Ahh watermelons... the perfect fruit to beat the Indian summer!! :-) Love your card.

    Thank you for the chance to participate.

    Love,
    Smita

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  45. I absolutely love the PP you used for the watermelons! I'm not too good at thinking outside the box on that! I would've just done plain red...haha! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  46. OMG, this is such a PERFECT summer card! The colors are just right and that red PP you used make these cuts so CUTE!!! great job on this challenge, you just rocked it! :)

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  47. Really cute card!!
    I am loving the blog hop!

    shelley xx
    shelley117@msn.com

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  48. OMG...how cute! So creative! Love the colors, love the layout, love EVERYTHING about it. It is so...so..summerish!

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  49. Very cute card! Love the mellons! Would make a great thank you card for my DD's summer bday!

    thanks for the chace for the blog candy also!

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  50. I love your blog site and your artistic style. TFS and blog candy

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  51. I just love all those melons...very, very cute.

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  52. I learned something from you today ~ didn't know I could use Sissix dies in my C'bug with 2 B plates. Would love to win this cute die.

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  53. Your card for this weeks challenge is so bright and wonderful! Thanks so much for the chance to win the die.

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  54. Summer is on the way. Now is gardening time, and we plant the watermelons real soon!! Thanks for the opportunity for blog candy.

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  55. Darling card! love the watermelon border!
    Great prize - so cute - angel.
    enjoy your blog - great cards!
    thanks for the opportunity to win!
    mary p

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  56. This is my first visit here and I hope that I manage to come back again soon! I came via going buggy that I follow so thanks you for offering the blog candy and good luck everyone xxx

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  57. Oh Sharon, that is definetly a lovely card!
    And Thanks for the chance to win it the die!
    Hugs
    Vivi Casale

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  58. Oh My Your card is `gorgeous` Sharon..
    Thanks for the chance of Yummy` Candy:)
    Have a lovely Wednesday:)♥

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  59. So fresh and sweet Sharon. LOVE your color scheme! Adorable as usual, you never disappoint! xxD

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  60. This card is scrumptious! so summery!

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  61. Gorgeous card Sharon,If you have time pop over to my blog you have an award.
    Trish (-:

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  62. Your watermelon creation is so cute.

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  63. Fresh and fruity card, I LOVE IT!

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  64. I love your papers for the challenge this time and I am even lucky enough to have the "thanks a melon" stamp. Hope you don't mind if I lift your card. This is also my first time to your blog and I have to tell you, I love it. It has gone into my favorites.

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  65. Hiya Sharon, this is just awesome, love the watermelons love the sentiment, and the boldness of it is just brill. Joey.x

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  66. Love the watermelon card! Your work is amazing! Thanks for doing the blog hop!

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  67. Your watermelon card is adorable. So creative!

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  68. I LOVE your card and for Mother's Day I am getting a Cuttlebug with the dots folder that you used! I can't wait! I'm going to scraplift this card (along with a couple others I've seen) after Mother's Day arrives and I get my new toy! Thanks for the inspiration. I love the birds on your blog....addorable!

    Heidi

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  69. I love how bright and colorful your blog is!
    tlcmom@juno.com

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  70. Very Summery. Is that a word?. Love the colors and the wording. Thanks for sharing

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  71. I LOVE your watermelon card! My mom loves to decorate with a watermelon theme for the summer...I think this cut will come in VERY handy! Thanks!

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  72. Love your card Sharon. The watermellons make me thirsty for a cold drink !!!
    Love angels too, and some lucky lady is going to receive a great Sizzix die!

    Hugs, Candy

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  73. Hi Sharon,
    It does not look like this blog candy is closed yet, even though you said a winner would be chosen on Wednesday. I would love to win that angel die. Too cute...just like your cards. Linda S. in NE

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  74. What a fresh card! Summer YAy!!

    Off to Nikkis blog now

    Happy Crafting

    Gina x

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  75. Oh my! What an adorable card!!! I love the little watermelons and the paper you used is absolutely perfect!!! Just too cute!! ♥♥ Kay

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