Bo Bunny Collection Giveaway

Bo Bunny is giving away each collection from their new CHA release to facebook fans!!! To be entered into the drawing, simply invite your friends and leave a post on the Bo Bunny Facebook wall letting them know what you did to invite your friends. They will announce the winners when the site hits 10,000 "likes" so keep inviting.

You can also check out the Bo Bunny website to see all the new products avaiable and the Bo Bunny blog for great crafting ideas.

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy and Sue

CAPS Team treasury - Uniquely Gifted - One and All

One of our items from the Creativity Bugs Etsy shop is being featured as part of the CAPS (Christian Artists Promoting Shops) Team Treasury.

This is a fabulous dynamic treasury with half of the items swapping out every Monday keeping the selection fresh and exciting. Be sure to check back weekly, and if you really like something, snatch it up or heart it so you can find it later.

A special thank you to Suzanne at Discovered Treasures for including our shop in her treasury.

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy & Sue

Featured on Beansprouts Childrens Wear

Oh what a nice surprise! Cinda at Beansprouts Childrens Wear did a feature on her blog about the Creativity Bugs blog and Etsy shop at this post.

We feel truly blessed to have made such a nice friend via the Etsian Newbies group on Etsy. As a thank you for featuring our blog, we decided to feature Cinda's Etsy shop.

Beansprouts Childrens Wear by BSCW are fashionable, fun, whimsical, and comfortable garments for that special baby, toddler, or little girl in your life. Beansprouts hand-made outfits are affordable and stylish without sacrificing quality. The owner Cinda is a SAHG (stay at home grandma) who had a desire to own her own business and share her love for little girls' clothing. 

 
Stop by Cinda's Etsy shop and blog!
 
The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy & Sue

Say "thank you" to the ones you love

Because you bring such joy to me,

And a love that is so deep.

A smile that brings me happiness,

And a love I want to keep.

I thank God for You!

Because when I'm down and almost out,

Your love guides me through.

And if I get too depressed,

It seems you know just what to do.

I thank God for You!

Because my problems sometimes overhelm me,

Your gentle touch and warm embrace

Give me the strength to carry on,

When I see the sunshine in your face.

I thank God for You!

Because you mean all the world to me,

And we share a special bond.

To love each other every day

And never let each other down.

I thank God for you!

Thank you! Two little words that can brighten someones day and make them feel special. Now that Christmas is over and the New Year has begun, it is time for reflection and to be thankful for what you have in life. Why don’t you take a moment, make a list of all the people in your life that have made a difference, and send them a message of thanks.

If you enjoy the above cards and would like to purchase one to send to someone you love, checkout our Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativitybugs.

Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy and Sue

Easy Organizing Tips

As you saw from my earlier post, my crafting area is a total mess. While doing a quick Internet search on organization of crafting supplies, I found a few nifty ideas and tips that I wanted to share.

Add jars to a shelf for easy storage of buttons, ribbons, and other small embellishments.

Prevent pen and marker frustration by storing your writing utensils sideways. The ink won't pool or dry out. And it is easy to find the color you need.

Keep a picnic utensil container on your crafting table to store items neatly. Plus, the handle makes it easy to take on the go.

Fill a notebook with magazine clippings, color palettes, sketches, and other items to keep inspiration at your fingertips. A purse-size notebook is ideal for when you get those creative sparks while out and about.

Make your craft supplies inspirational and functional by arranging items by color. It'll cut down on planning time and brighten your work space

More great organizing and crafting tips coming this week.

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Organize your crafting space

Keep your bookshelves tidy with baskets and bins. Use baskets to corral loose items, such as fabric samples, paint swatches, and project folders. Add labels to each basket to identify its contents and give your shelves more personality

Use vertical paper storage holders to store a lot of paper in a little amount of space. Sort paper by color to make it easy to find

Always create a backup of your digital images by burning them to a CD or DVD. Make sure to label the disk properly; or make an index of the images on the discs. Then place in jewel cases for easy access.

Use ribbon as a decorative accent. Placing scraps of ribbon in glass canisters is a great way to keep scraps tidy and add color to your space. For your favorite rolls, hang a small rod and place ribbon across, sorting by color or pattern.

Keep your tools in reach with a lazy Susan. Organize by type of tools and label accordingly to ensure they return to the right spot.

Don't have time to scrap the last concert or trip you took? Save ticket stubs, name tags, and souvenirs in an accordion file until you're ready to sit down and create a beautiful page.

Keep your ribbon neatly organized in inexpensive floss containers. Wrap ribbon that is less than a yard around the paper spools. Then organize by color and pattern, making it easy to find what you're looking for.

Keep small accents in clear jars, then place in a spice-jar organizer for easy storage without spending big bucks.

Dress up empty wall space with a pegboard storage area. Buy pegboard at your local hardware store. Then add molding around the edges and paint according to your room. Customize your board with other gadgets such as hooks, baskets, and shelves.

Use inexpensive thrift-store jars to show off your supplies as a decorative item in your craft room. Clear jars make it easy to quickly spot an embellishment you need.

Find just the right paint color by placing tubes in a handy spinning spice rack or lazy Susan.

Try these ideas to get your crafting space organized!

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy & Sue

Organize 2011

Cluttered table tops, an overflow of supplies, and no floor space to move around? Then welcome to our world! The Creativity Bugs have a new year's resolution to become organized. Which means starting today January 17th, you will begin to see a series of posts concerning organization of crafting spaces and supplies along with organization tips and tools.
Here is a picture of Sue's crafting area. Oh what a mess!

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy & Sue