Monday, June 2, 2008

Bitten by the Bug Challenge!

This week's BBTB challenge was to use the cricket cut on the, Stretch Your Imagination cartridge. I really struggled with this because I couldn't get the eyes right. I didn't like the 2 black holes that were supposed to be eyeballs. So I ended up punching a tiny white circle and an even smaller black circle. I tried adding a white highlight to the eyes. Still not sure I am crazy about the eyes, but after a couple hours of obsessing about it, I decided to throw in the towel! The paper is Basic Grey and Making Memories. The branch was hand cut and run through the Cuttlebug. I added Prima flowers and leaves. The sentiment was actually a sticker.

YEA! Today we finally got to go swimming in our pool! Summer has finally arrived in Chicago!!!

17 comments:

Tracy.H said...

OMG! This is just too cute!

Enjoy the pool! :0)

Jennifer said...

That is SO stinkin' cute! And I think the eyes look just fine. Awesome!

Linda SS said...

This is "cuter than a bugs ear":) You've inspired me to pull out my Stretch Your Imagination cartridge as this is one that I haven't used yet. Thanks for sharing.

Allison Rankin said...

Terrific...this bug is so cute and the colors so cheerful!

Michelle said...

Oh my gosh, Michele! This is adorable!!

Anonymous said...

Oh this is beautiful Michelle..when I saw it on there blog I loved it immediately...You look like you all had a great time at the craft store:)
Your creations are always beautiful...Have a fab week:)x

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh this is the cutest.

Alhambra Club said...

this is just the cutest,the eyes came out great and your detail work shows. Love it.

Crafty Connie said...

Very, very cute!

Mrs. Nancy G said...

Wow!!! You did a fabulous job with the challenge and the eyes really set her off. WOW again!!!

:-)

Alex said...

This is stinkin' adorable Michele - I totally love this! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Greta Adams said...

A COUPLE OF HOURS ON A CARD....ARE YOU KIDDING ME... you have to stop the insanity...lmao

i personally love the eyes and think they look great...

awww look at greta with her crown on...hehehehe

Christi Flores said...

This is adorable!! Awesome job!

Deb Wood said...

This is awesome, so adorable!! Love it!!

Ivy said...

OMG...I love your little guy! Michele, this card is too cute!

Nikki said...

Love the papers used, perfect for this! Beautiful and cute and the same time!

:)

Sharon Caudle said...

This turned out so adorable! I really like how you did the branch with the leaves and flowers. And your little hopper is just too cute. :)