More Bear & Rabbit~

June is finally here! I am so excited for warmer weather and my kids getting out of school! I am so looking forward to Summer. Can you relate? I have a fun little Hambo Stamps card to share with you today.

I created this lovely back when I was a Bacon Bit. I love when I manage to create a "man" card. I have to admit that it is so much harder for me but, I love the challenge! Our old friends Bear & Rabbit are the stars of the show here. I just LOVE this stamp! I used a mixture of old and new products. SU! cardstock (the grey looks so sharp), MME pattern paper, retired SU! ribbon (have you seen the new catalog? Drool!), My Favorite things border die. As always thank you so much for stopping by. Be sure to leave a comment so that I can check out your blog and return the love! :)


There is still time to get in on my OWH GIVEAWAY! Be sure to check it out!

Let's Party~

Hidy ho folks. I have a little something to share with you today.

I love me some Hambo stamps! This baby is entirely Hambo! I kept the design pretty simple. The Bear Rabbit stamp is colored in with my Copics. A little stitching around the perimeter adds just a touch of texture. 


There is still time to get into my OWH giveaway. Please be sure to check it out!


Have a fabulous day!

I played here~
Crazy for Craft~ Birthday

Leprechaun Luck~

Welcome to "Green Eggs and ......Hambo" sponsored by Hambo Stamps! Today Hambo customers and the Bacon Bits Design Team are bringing you fun creations that depict book titles! It might be our favorite book, or just one that was fun to design. If you arrived here from Laura's blog you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start back at the beginning at the Hambo blog to make sure you are eligible for the hopper prize!
A prize will be awarded to one participant whose book-themed creation tickles the Bacon Bits’ fancy in a hammin’ jammin’ way!  Another prize will be awarded randomly to a hopper who comments on all the blogs along the way. The winners will be announced on the Hoedown blog, as well as on the Hambo company blog, Talk to the Ham, on Wednesday, February 1.

I have a hamtacular (I had to try it out ;)) card for you today....

This is Leprechaun and the sentiment is Go Green! The book I based it on is Leprechaun Luck (A Wee Book of Irish Wisdom) By Erin Gobragh. I think it's adorable! I paper pieced the adorable little guy's jacket. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Now dance on over to Sherry for another great book!

Talk to the Ham
Jennifer S
Melissa
Karin
Pat
Laura
Stephanie
Sherry
Leslie
Judy
Sandy
Michele
Allison
Jessica
Jen N
Andrea
Libby

My Cup of Tea~

I'm back with another Hambo card....

 I made this card last week for a Splitcoaststampers challenge. It's super quick and easy, which I love! The stamp is Hambo Tea Cup paired with the My Cup of tea sentiment. Both stamps are from the Winter/Spring release! I am such a hug HOT beverage lover! I knew this stamp combo was for me! I colored the Tea Cup in with Copic Markers and added a bit of Bo Bunny Et Cetera pattern paper. I think that the lace and buttons really complete the vintage feel of the card. Thanks so much for stopping by. TTFN~

 

CASE a Hambo~

Happy Wednesday stampers. Welcome to my last Hambo Hoedown post as a member of the DT. The challenge this week is to CASE (Copy and Share Everything) a card from the Hambo gallery.

 I cased this super cute card from Eggette on Splitcoaststampers. For my card I stamped Duck Umbrella on Georgia Pacific cardstock and colored her in with Copic Markers. The rest of the cardstock is SU! and the pattern paper is Basic Grey. I love the simplicity of this card! I ran my base white cardstock through my Big Shot on a texture plate. Aren't the tiny dots fun? Be sure to stop by the Hoedown and see the rest of the DT samples. Thanks for stopping by.

 

Happy New Year~

My time as a Hambo Bacon Bit is quickly coming to an end. I am going to miss being on this DT, it's been a fun four months. I have a few cards that I haven't had a chance to share yet.

No, it's not Christmas but, this sentiment is just to sweet not to share. I kept the design simple but, with a bit of bling. Everyone needs a bit of bling! The pattern paper is My Minds Eye 12 Days of Christmas. It's so fun and vibrant! I stitched around the edges. Thanks so much for stopping by. I will have other Hambo creations to share each day this week.

Supplies~ 
SU~ Cardstock & Ink
MFT~ Open Scallop Die-Namic 
Brother~ Sewing Machine
Coats & Clark~ Thread
Craft Store~ Bling
Pattern Paper~ My Minds Eye

Send A Smile 4 Kids~

Hey all! It's Wednesday and that means that it's Hambo Hoedown time again! There is a special challenge this week. We are having an Anything Goes challenge featuring the adorable Digi Bailey.

 I know, super cute! Right??? The really special part of the challenge this week is that Hambo Stamps is sponsoring the next Send a Smile 4 Kids challenge (posting 1/21). This is my last month as a Hambo Stamps Bacon Bit. It has been so much fun getting to know the fantastic ladies and play with such amazing stamps. I am gonna miss it! With the current Bacon Bits leaving that means that Hambo is having a DT call and it's ending today. Hurry and get your application in to be apart of this amazing team! January 27 we will be having a Blog Hop. Be sure to stop back for that. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. I am looking forward to getting some stamping done. I haven't had much chance to get inky lately. I miss it!

Something New~

I have been such a bad blogger lately. The holiday season just got in the way. I am really looking forward to things slowing down and getting back to normal. Here comes the stamping!!! It's Wednesday and that means that it's Hambo Hoedown time. This week we have a fun challenge! Use something new (within the past three months) on your project .

I used the Snowmen stamp. I think it's absolutely adorable! My new item is Authentique Wonder pattern paper. It's just so festive! I colored the stamp in with Copic Markers and matted it on Chocolate Chip paper. The die cuts are from My Favorite Things. They are so much fun. The jumbo brad is from Making Memories, and the ribbon is retired Stampin' Up!. Thanks so much for stopping by. That's all that I have for today. Be sure to play along this week at the Hoedown. See ya there.

 

Dress Up Your Corners~

Hey stampers. It's Hambo Hoedown time again. I was a bit under the weather last week but, I am back and have a new card to share with you. This week's challenge is to Dress Up Your corners.

This adorable little guy is Elf and the sentiment is Get Merry. I just love this stamp! It makes me happy and it was so much fun coloring him in with Copic Markers. The pattern paper that I used is Jillybean Soup Christmas Eve Chowder. Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to stop by the Hoedown and check out the rest of the Design Teams projects.

 

Staying Dry~

Hiya! It's Wednesday and that means another Hoedown challenge. Today we are staying dry, dry embossing that is...

 I stamped Snowmen on Neenah Solar Crest white cardstock and colored it in with Copic Markers. I added a layer of Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the snowmen to make them sparkle. I ran the light pink layer of cardstock through my Big Shot on an impression plate.

 You can see the embossing here in the detail shot. The ribbon is retired Stampin' Up! and the designer paper is Echo Park Holly Jolly Christmas. The sparkly silver brads are Making Memories. Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to hop over to the Hoedown and see the fantastic cards that the other Design Team girls created. 

 

Feel like a nut...

 *** Please scroll down for The Cat's Pajamas post**

 Happy Wednesday stampers! Today I have another Hoedown challenge to share with you. This week we are combining our Hambo image with something soft.

 I used Squirrel with the zany Feel Like A Nut sentiment. I added a touch of white satin ribbon. It's soft and silky! The rest of the card is pretty straight forward. A scallop circle Spellbinders die and some paper piercing. The ribbon, punch, and designer paper are all Stampin' Up!. Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to stop by the Hoedown and check out what the rest of the fantastic DT created.

Hoedown Time~

Happy Wednesday to you! It's Hambo Hoedown time again! This week we have a really fun challenge. Use a Hambo image and create a project that incorporates a tag. I love tags! They are usually quick and easy to create and they add the perfect touch to a gift!

 This cute little guy is Monster. He is accompanied by Beast Friends Forever. The base of my tag is a Spellbinders scallop circle, My Favorite Things Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-namic and Stampin' Up! scallop circle punch. The sentiment is stamped on a Stampin' Up! Curly Label. I colored Monster in with Copics. My boys just love this image! Be sure to stop by the Hoedown and check out the other DT samples. They are adorable! Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Snowman Bird~

Fall/Winter weather is in full force around here. It's cold and blustery and we have all been sick for over a week. Which is why I have been absent from the old blogaroo. I have a a Hambo card to share with you this evening.

Tada.... This is Snowman Bird and it's a fantastic Hambo digi stamp. So darned adorable if you ask me! I paired it with the Piled High sentiment. This is the second card that I have used this sentiment with and I can think of so many more images that it will work with! I love when a sentiment does double or triple duty! Back to the card I colored Snowman in with Copics and covered him with Dazzling Diamonds glitter. I love the frosted look!  That does it for this post. I hope you are having a fantastic weekend! Be back soon!

 I Played Here~
Splitcoast Stampers  Inspiration Challenge~

Happy Birthday Blog Hop~

Happy Birthday to Timbo, the man behind the pen (Pig Pen?) at Hambo Stamps!
The Bacon Bits are surprising Tim with a little birthday fun today and we would love to have you join us in celebrating! If you just happened by, be sure to start at Karin's blog for the whole story and to have a chance at winning the birthday prize!

 

This is the tale of how Cat got to Tim's party!

Cat woke with delight,

at Dawn's early light

for today was a special day! 

It was November 8

And she didn't want to be late.

Her friends would all be there

Now Cat had a gift,

But she needed a lift

to get to the special occasion.

She said with despair

"I'll never get there.".

I'll miss the celebration.

Then what a surprise

 should appear before her eyes

out across the field?

A hot air balloon,

that was taking off soon.

She was filled with excitement and glee!

So without delay

she was on her way,

making haste across the field.

She jumped in the basket.

The rush was fantastic,

as the balloon took to the sky.

But it wasn't long

before the wind was too strong.

Pushing the balloon off course.

"I can not land

in a gale so grand!"

Said the balloon man to the feline.

Outfitted with parachute and goggle

Yes, the sight did make the mind boggle.

Who had ever seen such a getup on a cat?

She sailed from the balloon,

and not a moment too soon.

For they were nearing the haunted wood.

Cat wasn't lucky you see,

for she got stuck in a tree

right there in the dark, gloomy forest.

"What shall I do?"

She said with a mew.

Now she'd miss the party for sure!

"I'll count to three

and cut myself from this tree!"

She said to herself reluctantly.

She opened her paws,

cut the cord with her claws

and landed in a passing sidecar.

It was her friend Horace

who was racing through the forest,

to deliver the birthday cake.

What luck that they should meet,

and that he had an empty seat

in his motorcycle.

Over hills they flew

for it was a quarter to two,

the party would be starting soon.

Without a moment to spare

Horace and Cat arrived there.

To greet their friends on the farm.

They had all gathered you see,

for a delightful jubilee

to celebrate a very special friend.

With lights, music, and mountains of food.

The farm was in a very festive mood.

They would surely party down all night!

They all shouted "Surprise!" 

when the guest of honor arrived,

to celebrate his special day.

Now Cat had risked life and limb

to wish Happy Birthday to her favorite friend Tim.

She wished him the very merriest of days!

And that is the crazy tale you see,

of how Cat traveled to Tim's party

and where our story does end.

Now off to Jessica's blog, where you can see what happens next at Timbo's Birthday Bash! If you get lost, here is the order of birthday fun:
Karin
Stephanie
Jessica
Michele
Libby
Melissa 
Andrea
Judy
Talk to the Ham

 Thanks for stopping by to help celebrate Tim's birthday! Don't forget to leave some "hogwash" in the comments section!
Have a great day~

 

I Played Here~

Deconstruction Sketch~ #26

Dazzling Diamond Dust~

We made it to Wednesday! I have another fun Hambo Hoedown project to share with you today! The challenge this week is to create a project with a Hambo image and a technique from Splitcoaststampers Resource page. If you have never visited SPS's resource page then you are in for a real treat! There is so much information and helpful tutorials.

 

I chose the Dazzling Diamond Dust technique. I wish you could see it in person, it's very sparkly!:) I chose Hambo stamps Apple Basket stamp for my image and colored it with Copic Markers. The sentiment is Blessings. The ribbon and Designer paper are both retired Stampin' Up! The layout for this card is based on Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge. I flipped the sketch on its side. I sure hope you will play with us this week at the Hoedown! Be sure to head on over and see what the rest of the design team created! Thanks for stopping by!

Warm Winter Wishes~

Well hello there! Thanks for stopping by today. I have a fun card to share with you today! Before we get to that I have an exciting announcement to share. It's new release time at Hambo Stamps!

To help celebrate HOGtoberfest and this new rubber release, we have a little goodie for you: Include any of the new rubber designs or sayings on your Hambo order -- thru Oct. 31 -- and a free stamp will be included in your order. The free stamp will be one of our current designs - no retirees here!

There is nothing like new rubber to make my little heart go pitter patter! I know you are going to love the new stamps as much as I do.:)

 

 What we have here is Hot Chocolate and Warm Winter Wishes. They are a fantastic combination! I colored Hot Chocolate in with Copic Markers. I added Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the stream for a little added pizazz! I think these little penguin dudes are adorable! I cut the sentiment out with a Verve Cut Above die (Classy Label) and I inked the edges.

 

You can check out all of the new stamps here! Have a fantastic day!

Newspaper~

It's Hambo Hoedown time again! This week we have a super fun challenge. Use newspaper on your project. I decided to step out of my card making zone and make a tag for a little candy bag. Pretty perfect for the upcoming Halloween Holiday, I think!

I stamped Cat Witch on White Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her in with Copics. Her hat is paper pieced. The sentiment is Spooky Day. The tag is a combination of Dies from Verve and My Favorite Things. The flowers are Prima, I think they finish the tag off nicely! Be sure to hop on over to the Hoedown and see what the rest of the Design Team has created!

Before I got I wanted to remind you that today it the LAST day of the Hambo HOGtoberfest Sale. Hurry on over to save big on Hambo's adorable stamps! This is the last sale of the year. Stay tuned because, tomorrow I have big HOGtoberfest news to share!:)

Pink Cupcake~

Happy Monday morning all! Sorry I didn't post this weekend. Somehow I just didn't get around to it. I did however manage to create some crafty goodness. Unfortunately, I can't share it just now. BOO! Alas, I have something else crafty to share with you. In honor of Breast Cancer awareness month Splitcoaststampers is having a HUGE month long event called Hope You Can Cling To. There are daily challenges and prizes and even better a fantastic community of stampers coming together to spread hope! My friend Judy hosted a fantastic challenge (Treat Yourself). I created this lovely little card for it.

 

This adorable little guy is Hambo Stamps Chef Mouse. He's colored in with my Copic Markers and cut out with a scallop rectangle Nestie. Speaking of Hambo stamps they have some exciting things going on right now. They are sponsoring the Hope You Can Cling To event. It's also HOGtoberfest at Hambo Stamps. They are having a GIANT sale on all regularly priced items! Hurry on over because it won't last for long! 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Piled High with Fun~

Hey y'all! It's Hoedown time again with Hambo! This week we have a fun and fabulous sketch challenge for you! Yahoo! I don't know about you but, I love a good sketch challenge! But first my card...

 

This adorable little guy is Hambo's Leaf Pig. He is just pigtastic I tell ya! :) I paired him with the Piled High sentiment. Who knows you just might be seeing this sentiment again in the near future. Now on to the sketch.

 

Clean and simple. Just the way I like it! Stop by the Hambo Hoedown and play along with us. Remember if you play each week you get a FREE digi to use with each challenge. Before I go I have one more thing to share...

A little piggy told me that Hambo Stamps will be kicking off their 'HOGtoberfest' celebration tomorrow!! If you want to celebrate along with them, and find some great deals in the process, be sure to check out their "Sale" page tomorrow!

Have an epig day! 

 

 

Spooky Cat Witch~

Can you believe it's Wednesday already? Have no fear! The good news is that if it's Wednesday then that means that it's time for another Hambo Hoedown challenge. This week we have a super fun color challenge for you! Create your project with a Hambo stamp and Orange, Purple, Black, and Green!

My card features the cute and spooky Witch Cat and the sentiment Spooky Day. She was really fun to color in with my Copics! 

Of course I couldn't forget about the inside of the card! Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to swing past the Hoedown and check out all of the DT eye candy from this weeks challenge and play along if you get a chance!

Supplies~ 

Cardstock, Designer Paper, Ink- SU!

Apron Border Die- The Cat's Pajamas 

Curvy Die- Verve

Twine- Divine Twine

Stamps- Hambo Stamps