A Fond Farewell from the Creative Bug Digital SnapShots Team

Well, our final challenge is complete and the winners have been announced.  There is just one last thing for us all to do and that is to say goodbye.

I asked the team members, both present and past, if they'd like to share some parting words and also share three of their favourite cards that they made using CBD images.  Here is what they had to say and share...

Current members...

Suze's Thoughts: 
I have been privileged to have been a member of the CBD challenge team right from the start.  I have enjoyed creating with such a variety of lovely images that I have worked with over that time.  I will miss the challenges and I thank Lisa and Naomi for including me in their team and wish them all the best.

Suze's Three Favourite Card Creations:  

Suze found it rather difficult to narrow it down to just three but she finally managed, and this lovely one using Moments with Mom, is one of them.  I really love the pretty papers she used and that colour is gorgeous.  Sweet embellishments frame the card beautifully.

Here is one using North Pole Ambassador.  I just love this image.  That smile on his face puts one on mine as well.  Suze kept this card pretty monochromatic using one of her favourite digital papers.  The lace adds a really nice touch to finish off the card.

Cowbee Greetings is the star of this particular card.  That honeycomb diecut over that BEEautiful paper is just the BEE's knees!  I love the sparkle added to his wings as well.  Add a cute sentiment and an extra little embellishment and I couldn't BEE any happier about this card.

Sue's Thoughts: 
Having been on the team for a very short time it is really hard for me to be saying goodbye to everyone so soon. I have really enjoyed working with the CBD images, they are all so adorable and I am going to miss them. I am also going to miss seeing everyone's wonderful projects.

Sue's Three Favourite Card Creations: 

Sue made this cute card using Ginarth the Generous.  This was one of eight images that was released back during our very first challenge in March.   This is actually the card that Sue made to enter the challenge.  All the little gemstones add the perfect touch of sparkle.  I'm sure that it made someone's birthday very special.

Here is another special birthday card.  This one features Angelina Flowertina.  Angelina looks great surrounded by all those pretty flowers, doesn;t she?  I like her all dressed in green as well.  It gives the card a nice spring feel.

Finally, that leaves this great card using Spookster. This card has some awesome bits of texture, especially the fibre in behind the image and the great corrugated background.  Add some Hallowe'en themed embellishments and Sue ended up with one spooktacular creation!


Two of our recent past members also found the time to add their thoughts and cards to this special post...

Vicky's Thoughts:
I consider myself incredibly lucky to have been part of the great team over at Creative Bug.   The images from Naomi were very cute and fun to color.  Lisa was the most amazing coordinator that you can have making sure all would run smoothly.  As designers we all had different styles and it made it very fun and creative as well as stress free!!!  I’m very sorry to see the store close and that chapter has finished.

Vicky's Three Favourite Card Creations:

Hee, Hee.  If you haven't already, meet Baby Benito.  He is the offspring of Bellina and Maximus MacBunny--two of CBD's beloved characters.  When the image of Baby Benito came out, Vicky created this baby announcement card and sent it off to Naomi for fun.  Vicky adores this so cute baby from her favourite rabbit couple.  I adore this rabbit family as well, along with this adorable card!  I would have loved to have seen the look on Naomi's face when she opened it.  I'm sure she treasures this card to this date.  I know that I would.

Next up, Vicky wanted to share this card she made using the sitting version of Angelina Flowertina.  Vicky really likes this sweet image as well.  I love all of the different diecuts that Vicky used on this card in addition to that pretty pink and white paper.  The sentiment that Vicky used is the perfect accompaniment to this precious image.

Finally, Vicky decided to share the card she created using Friendly Frankie.  Our Vicky has a bit of a darker side, so it is only fitting that she share a card she made using a bit scarier of an image.  Vicky said that she had a blast making this card and I can see why.  Just check out those googly eyes on Frankie and that 'Spooky Treats' sentiment.  The perfect creation to round up Vicky's favourite three.

Monica's Thoughts:
I have really enjoyed  my time on the Creative Bug Digital Snapshots Design Team. It has really given me an opportunity to make new friends while promoting some wonderful images. Naomi and Lisa have both been very generous and wonderful to work with and I have loved seeing all of Naomi's images come to life in the challenges we have hosted.

Three Favourite Card Creations:

I just love this sweet card using the Manchester Family.  It brings back the fond memories of our Mega Monkey Mania tribute when we introduced all the wonderful sock monkeys that Naomi had created.  I love how Monica made the image the focus of her card and used bright fun colours throughout.  She paired it with a cheeky sentiment that fit the card perfectly.

Next up is this precious winter themed birthday card using one of Naomi's tell tale bugs, Winter Bug.  The bug collection was one of the first Naomi created and the four images that are a part of it have always been very popular with team members, designers using images in challenges we've sponsored, and even as prizes for winners.  I like the pretty background frame that Monica used for this particular card and that great sentiment too.

Here is a card that Monica created as part of her tenure on the CBD Design Team.  Another adorable card, this time using Can't Wait which has been another favourite image of people working with CBD images.  Pretty in pink and wrapped up in a pretty bow.  The sentiment nails it as this card is totally adorable.


Well that happens to be what our DT chose to share and I thought that I'd add my own two cents as well.

My thoughts:
How on earth can I possibly sum up this experience into a couple short paragraphs?  Well, I can't.  There are just so many thoughts and feelings that I have, it would be impossible to share it all.  Suffice it to say that it has been wonderful being able to support and promote my good friend Naomi.  I only wish I could have done a better job--that way we wouldn't be saying goodbye to you all today.  I took it upon myself to become Naomi's Promotional Coordinator almost two full years ago and I never regretted that decision.  It has been a lot of hard work but it has been worth it.  Naomi has become one of my closest friends and I will treasure our time together working to put Creative Bug Digital SnapShots on the map.  Along with that, I had the best group of ladies to work with.  Thankfully, each of the above women are on at least one of the two other teams I am involved with either as owner or co-coordinator, which means that I don't have to say goodbye to them.

I also got to meet some new people along the way as I got to know some of Naomi's followers.  Some of which have become my own.  Thank you for that!

Today may be a sad day as we say our goodbye's but I have so many happy memories of my time here that the sadness will only linger momentarily.  Who knows?!  Maybe one day if the stars align, Naomi may be back in business and I right along side her.  Now of course, CBD isn't going away completely, Naomi's images will still be offered up as prizes and we will still be sponsoring anyone interested.  Besides, several of these images are so wily, they often escape from the store all on their own!  You never know where you might end up seeing one of them!

I too decided to share a few of my favourite creations that I made using Naomi's images and like Suze, I had an extremely difficult time in making my choice.  Finally however, I ended up with these...

This particular card was created with the lovable Bun Bun Binges.  Somebunny apparently has a chocolate problem!  I just love the expression on Bun Bun's face and those gigantic paws of his.  He was definitely sitting pretty on this particular card.

These two cards were actually the very first cards I ever made for Naomi using Valentine's Bear in the first one and then Venito Valentine's Dog in the second.  I had lots of fun making them for two special sisters that are my surrogate nieces.  I especially enjoyed going non-traditional with my colouring and using bright and bold colours throughout.  These two definitely bring back fond memories!

Finally, I am sharing my own Baby Benito card.  I too created a baby card.  Baby Benito is just the cutest little thing so I couldn't resist sharing my own version featuring him.

Well, it is almost that time.  I hope you have enjoyed reading our thoughts and checking out the creations that have meant the most to us during our time representing Creative Bug Digis.

So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, adieu!  Thank you so much for all your support this past two years, that I've been posting over here and of course for your interest in Naomi's adorable images.  Naomi and I felt it fitting that we share some final freebies with you all for a variety of occasions.  Enjoy!

Clicking on each of the above five watermarks will take you to a download location where you can grab these images.  I'll leave the links active until the beginning of the new year to give people a chance to download them.

Well, now it is definitely that time--time to bring it all to conclusion.

See you all on the flip side!   I may pop in from time to time just to see what you've been up to, share some news or even offer up a classic freebie.  You just never know when I might pop around or when Naomi might be able to stop in and share some news with you.  We thank you all for your support!  If you would ever like to come and visit me on my own personal blog, I'd love to see you there.  You can find me at: 

Décosse's Dynamite Doodles:  http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca 

or enter one of my challenges at:  

The Path of Positivity Challenge:  http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com OR 

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up:  http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.ca

Until we meet again, on behalf of everyone here, Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year ahead!

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The rest of the Creative Bug Digital SnapShots Team!

Challenge #7--Fallen Hues

Hello and welcome to our new challenge!

Before we start, I am afraid that I have some sad news to share. This will be our last challenge. Regrettably, Naomi can no longer afford to keep the cart open for the store (although the store front itself will still exist) and she is so busy working outside of the home right now that she doesn't have time to devote to finding a solution at present. While it is possible that CBD may come back in the future, it will be some time down the road. As I mentioned, the store front itself will remain open so I'll still be able to use the images for sponsorship, there just won't be anything new going into the store and there is no way to make a purchase.

I want to take this time to thank all of you for your support during this past year and a half that I have been working as the Promotional Coordinator for Creative Bug Digital SnapShots. It has been a pleasure to be part of this wonderful blog and to promote Naomi's images. I have been backed by a wonderful group of ladies and I couldn't have done it without them.

Now, we're not saying goodbye just yet, we still have our midway coming up in a couple weeks, and there are still two winners announcement posts. Plus of course, there is this month's new challenge to tell you about, so let's get on with it shall we!

Challenge Details

Once again we will be offering up a new image for free that you can use to enter the challenge if you would like (details on how to get it are below). However, remember that you do not need to use a Creative Bug Digital SnapShots image in your project. We'd love it if you would, and there is extra incentive for doing so but it is not a requirement. If you do enter using a CBD image, you can enter as many times as you would like. If using another company's image, then you will be limited to three entries. Additionally, if you use a CBD image, you will receive an extra chance for winning the main prize.

You have lots of options if you'd like to increase your odds of winning. You can work with this month's designated free image or if you have some past freebies that would work for the theme, you can go ahead and use them.

The theme for this month is Fallen Hues. In most of North America, fall is upon us. I love this time of the year with all the rich colours of the season surrounding us. This month we want to see a fall themed creation featuring a minimum of three colours from the following Design Seeds palette. So get out all those green, orange and brown tones and show us the beauty and bounty of the fall season. An additional prize of three images will be presented to a random winner who uses all six colours from the palette. It must be clear that each colour has been used, in order to be eligible for this special prize.

Click HERE to find this awesome palette over on Design Seed.

This final challenge will run November 5 – December 2.

Winners will be announced in a separate post on December 10th. 

Let me introduce you to this month's designated free image...

Fall is most definitely here!  This little cutie is ready to have some fall flavoured fun.  Why not bring her home with you so you can have some fun of your own.  To grab Fall is Here, please click HERE or on the image to be taken to a download location.

DT Features

Here is some inspiration from the team to get you motivated. Monica and Sue worked with the freebie for the start of the challenge.

Suze is showcasing a card using Giving Thanks...

Hopefully that will help provide you with the inspiration to get your creative juices flowing!  Clicking on the individual bugs will take you to each DT member's blog to check out the details of their projects.  Our team members work very hard to inspire you, so please go and see them if you can.

Challenge Rules

Just like in all challenges, there are a few rules to follow:

• You do not need to use a Creative Bug Digital SnapShots (CBD) image to enter the challenge; however, if you do, you can enter as many cards/projects as you like!
• If you use a Creative Bug image, please add CBD after your name--example: Lisa CBD.  Link up once using your actual blog post and then link a second time using your blog address so that your name will be entered twice into the drawing for the prize.  Please note that you can enter as many times as you would like as long as you are using a CBD image.  Each one must be unique and part of a different post.
• If you choose to enter the challenge using another artist's image you are limited to three entries. If you submit more than three, the additional entries will not be counted in our winner's draw.
• You must follow the theme for the specific challenge.  For this month it is FALLEN HUES.  For specific details, please see above.  
• You are allowed to enter a variety of projects as long as they adhere to the theme, i.e., cards, tags, digital design, artwork, mixed media creations, candles, etc.  The ideas are as boundless as your imagination.
• New projects only, no backlinking.
• You are welcome to combine your entry with other challenges.
• Please link your project post to the challenge blog, not your entire blog link (except in the case where you have used a CBD image and are adding a second entry).
• Please include a link back to this blog in your entry post.  If you don't know how to create a link, make sure that you at least include our blog address in your post so that others can find us.
• Email entries will be accepted if you don't have a blog.  Please submit them to: CreativeBugDigis {at} outlook {dot} com (just be sure to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols).
• The challenge will end at 6:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, December 2nd. 
• Please, consider turning off word verification. Word verification is time consuming and when you have it on it takes everyone longer to leave a little love and unfortunately our team members do not have the extra time to waste. So please turn off word verification if you want us to leave a comment. We hope that you understand. 
•  We reserve the right to remove any entry that does not meet the concept of the challenge or rules.

 

Prizes!!!

Along with the brand spanking new freebie Fall is Here, you will get the opportunity to win:

• Five digital images from Creative Bug Digital SnapShots for a person chosen in a random draw based on all eligible entrants.
• An additional prize of three images will be presented to a random winner who has used a CBD image in their project.  In theory, that means that if you use a CBD image, you could win a total of eight images!
• An additional prize of three images will be presented to a random winner who used all six colours from the palette. It must be clear that each colour has been used, in order to be eligible for this special prize.
• A top three will also be chosen (as long as there are a minimum of seven people entering). Each person in the top three will also get to choose an image from the store.
• Additional prizes may be added, you just never know! 

 

Join Us!

We can't wait to see what you come up with!

I'll be back next week letting you know who the winner was in Challenge #6 and then the team will be back on November 19th with our midway post with more wonderful creations to inspire you. We hope to see you all again very soon!

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The rest of the Creative Bug Digital SnapShots Team!

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