Sweet Treats with Stephanie ♥

Hey Lovebug friends! Stephanie here today & just let me say, I am so excited to be back for another term with this awesome team!!
Today I want to share the treat bags that I made for my daughter to give to the staff at her school on the last day.

I used a variety of Lovebug Creations' rumple ribbons on the bags. Some are topped with Purpledise On the Edge; there is I Love Grunge from the "Loves Me, Loves Me Knot" collection; and I have used "Butterfly Blue" from the On the Egde collection, & "Icy Sky", both of which are now retired. 

You can read more about this little treat bags on my blog. Be sure to check out all of the fabulous ribbons and more in the Lovebug store!! 

 

Love For Our New Team ♥

Good Morning Everyone!!

I am OVER THE MOON excited to announce our Lovebug Creations Creative Team! We've had so many amazingly talented ladies on the team (and still do!) This week will be the first week with our new (smaller) team! So I hope you will congratulate all these fabulous ladies and join us all week long for some amazing inspiration!

I just love all the ladies that are joining us for this journey! I think you will too!!

So without further ado here is everyone! Click on their names to go to their blogs!! Don't forget to leave them some love and say hello!! :)

Kimi Cremar (me!) 

 

Hi everyone! I'm a stay-at-home mom of 4 crazy beautiful kiddos (ages 11,7,5 and 2!) My wonderful husband and I have been married for 5 years! I'm one of the owners of Lovebug Creations! My mom, sister and myself started this business back in 2010 but then ventured into making and selling "Rumple Ribbons, Mama's Mesh and a few other fun items in our store! As a papercrafter I've been all out of mojo for a while...But I'm hoping to get it back here soon! I'm so excited to share my passion for crafting with you all!

Pamela Lash (Mama Lovebug)

Co-Owner & CT "Mother Hen"

 

Hi, I’m Mama LoveBug(the resident oldster of the group) and hope you’ll enjoy the inspiration of our first Creative Team for LoveBug Creations. I hale from Niles, Ohio (NE Ohio) but moved across the state to NW Ohio after college and hold both a Bachelor of Education (University of Toledo) and a Master in the Art of Teaching (Marygrove College). Papa LoveBug and I have been married for 42 years and are parents to four daughters and seven grandchildren. I retired after 38 years of being a high school teacher (English and social studies). If any one had told me that I would be doing this, I’d have said – me, who can’t draw a straight line with a ruler, be involved on a creative team – never, but I was convinced by my daughters to buy a Cricut (later followed by a Big Kick), to learn the fine art of paper crafting, and to help establish LBC. So I’ve been honing my meager skills and having a blast. I’m a member of Paper Hoarders (the name speaks volumes about me). Recently I was offered a heavenly job as library assistant in a local history and genealogy center (don’t tell them but I should be paying for the privilege of working there). My hobbies include genealogy, reading, and writing. I love digi stamps, paper piecing, Stickles, and, of course, Rumple Ribbon!!

Now for the Creative Team in Alphabetical Order

 

Connie Wallenbrock

 

Hi, I'm Connie and I'm thrilled to be a new CT member here at Lovebug Creations! I'm a wife of 16 years to an awesome guy who supports this crazy habit of mine, a mom to two teenage boys, a college student (hopeful future nurse), and a crazy crafter. I have crafted my entire life thanks to an awesome mom but have only been scrapbooking and card making about 18 years.  I love learning new tricks and techniques and if I can inspire you then I am one happy gal! My Cricuts are my therapists. I adore those machines. I am lucky enough to have one that cuts SVG files so for me the sky is the limit. I use them daily. I encourage you to come visit my blog Connie Can Crop and see what kind of trouble I can get in to with Mama Mesh and Rumple Ribbon!! I know I can't wait to hang out with you all!

Dawn Barrett

(Dawn Mercedes)

An unknown crafter (may have) once said, "A crafter will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon." Or...was that a misquote? Either way...

I'm quite happy to be able to play with these funky, vivid ribbons from Lovebug Creations with the rest of the Creative Team! I am a fun and chatty crafter who enjoys working with a variety of products. I'm a stay at home mom to three kids. When I am not volunteering at school, sports, or church, you can probably find me in the art room being creative with whatever I can get my hands on! In fact, one day, a new neighbor was walking down the street to visit me. She asked my next door neighbor, Rebecca, if I was home. When Rebecca couldn't see me crafting through the front windows, she told my new friend, "No, if Dawn isn't at the art room table, she is not home." (I was home that day!) I hope you'll check in often to my blog: Sunnyside Up, to see what I am doing with the lovely ribbons from Lovebug Creations!

 

  

Stephanie Eaken

Hi!

My name is Stephanie Eaken & I am a 39 year-old (& holding!) stay-at-home mom. I have two kids who keep me busy, entertained & scrapping! My daughter is 10 & my son is 6. We live in Richmond, VA with my husband of 13 years & our two dogs.

I love all things related to scrapbooking! I started scrapping about 9 years ago when my oldest was a baby & have not stopped!! I look forward to my scrappy time in my space in our basement. I would describe my style as eclectic. I love trying new and different things and techniques. I also tend to like the hot, new trends. I am always evolving. I scrapbook 12x12 pages, mini albums, occasionally make cards & OTPs.

I love working with kits, sketches and online challenges!! Paper and glue have been longtime friends of mine!

I am so very excited to be here and can't wait to create and share here at Lovebug Creations!!

 

 

Tanya Hahn

 

 

 

Hello my name is Tanya and I’m very excited to be a Creative Designer for LoveBug Creations. I have been crafting/scrapbooking off and on for 16 years. This will be the first time ever on a Design Team. I am married to a loving and supportive man, this year will be 20 years. In fact he recently let me turn the spare room into my craft room, I was so excited to have a space to myself. I am also a mother to 2 teenagers, a 17 year old girl and a 14 year old boy. On top of that I own my own business as a Massage Therapist. Crafting is my outlet and am so happy to be able to be able to show you everything I have in store to showcase Rumple Ribbon, Mama’s Mesh and anything else that will come around.

Tanya Stilwell

Hi there! I live in KY with my awesome hubby, Roger, and our "yours, mine & ours" style family! I have been crafting for quite some time and am constantly trying new things. I feel as though I can always be learning and trying different things. This is what makes crafting fun for me! I love making flowers, cards, canvases, altered items and wreaths! Some of my favorite things include paper, laces, pearls, my hot glue gun (and of course Rumple Ribbons!) I am in charge of the facebook group "Paper Hoarders" where we all create, inspire and enable each other!

Zeni Pradel

Hi there! I live in Florida with my hubby and 3 kiddos! I have a passion for paper crafting and I'm on a journey of learning and meeting new people who have the same passion! When I'm not working you can find me at my craft table! I enjoy making party supplies (Invitations, Banners, Treats, Cupcake Toppers) and have started my own business (Crafty Party Creations) in which to sell my creations! I'm so excited to be on the Lovebug Creations Creative Team and I can't wait to show you what all I can do with the Rumple Ribbons!!

 

Well there you have it! This is our fabulous team! I can't wait to see what all they come up with and share with you all!!!

 

 

 

Our NEW Creative Team ♥

Thank you to all of you who applied to be on the

Lovebug Creations Creative Team!!

We are super happy to announce who will be creating with us

for the rest of 2014!!!!

 

Senior CT Members

Connie Wallenbrock

Dawn Mercedes Barrett

Stephanie Eaken

Tanya Stilwell

Zeni Pradel

 

and say hello to our newest crafter:

Tanya Hahn

 

We are excited for our new team to start June 9th!

Click on their names to go check out their blogs!!!

 

We are sad to see some of team members who won't be returning:

Christine

Dorcas

Kathy

Katie

Kristi

Stacey

 

But click on their names to visit them and see what they are up to from time to time!

We know we will! All of these ladies are fabulous crafters and we have been

blessed to get to know them!!

 

Make sure you check out the blog this week as the team will be posting!

And make sure to swing by next week as we have a special lovebug posting all week long!!!

 

Bug hugs,

Kimi & Pamela

 

Stephanie's Gorgeous Layout & Katie's Terrific Journal ♥

Hey Lovebug friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope you're week is going well. These Spring days are slipping by so quickly.

Here is a layout I created using Lovebug Creations' Rumple Ribbon and a Mama's Rose!

I used "Blue Bells" from the Gardens of Tara collection on my tag and a Mama's Rose in green. They are so gorgeous and fun to create with!! You can read more about this layout on my blog.

Thanks for letting me share!

 

Katie

The traveling journal has come around again... this time, the owner wants us to use words that inspire our art... so I did.  On the bottom a few quotes on the waterfall, which I cut to allow all three to be seen at the same time

I needed to hide the 'seam' of the waterfall and what better than Rumple Ribbon in Sunset?  Once in a while I do a project without Lovebugs Rumple, but it never looks as finished.  This really brought the whole piece together.  To add some movement, I put in a lot (A LOT) of brads in different finishes.

Here is a close up of the little canvas I made for my 'art'.

 

Kristi's Sweet Birthday Wishes ♥

Hello Lovebuggies! Kristi here from Little Paper Sprinkles! 

Today I have a cute little card using a retired color, even though this color is no longer available there are some other great colors you are sure to love! So go check them out HERE!!

Now onto my project! 

For more details stop on over to my BLOG! 

Kristi♥

 

Kathy, Dorcas & A Creative Team Call...OH MY!! ♥

Happy Monday Lovebug Friends!

It's Kathy, from Kathy and Kids, and I'm here today to share with you a card I made featuring some "Crushed" Simply Sheer ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Hi Lovebugs!

Dorcas from Crafty Card Angel here to share a great project.  Yesterday was my friend, Allison's, birthday.  She's a beautiful young woman who we always joke was switched at birth.  We are so much alike it's scary.  Well, I decided to make her a gift card holder for her Marshall's gift card.  There is no one more stylish than she is.  She truly is beautiful inside and out.

I used the beautiful I Love Grunge rumple ribbon to decorate the front of this gift card holder.  It blended perfectly!

 

LoveBug Creations is VERY excited to announce our NEXT Creative Team Call!

We are looking for fun, excited, passionate crafters who love working with ribbon!!!! We are seeking people who love all types of crafting… Scrapbookers, Card Markers, Mixed Media Artists and anything else you can create!!  If you are looking for an exciting new Creative Team to join, then LoveBug Creations may be the team for you!

Requirements: 6-Month Term June 2014 –December 2014 Open to USA Residents Only

* Strong passion for crafting and sharing your work!

* Ability to meet deadlines and work well with others! (No Drama Zone)

* An Active Blog and Facebook Account (YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter and whatever other social media optional!)

* Great written communication/good photography skills (we want to see your projects and postings in the best way possible!)

Creative Team Expectations:

1 project a week shared on your blog and Facebook pages as well as a short post for our Lovebug Creations Blog!

Participation in blog hops or challenges as they arise

Posting on the LBC Facebook Page and sharing projects via whatever social media you can!

Sharing information that we post on Facebook such as sales, Hops, Sneaks, and anything else that comes up!

Taking the time to comment and share other CT member’s projects (we all take the time to make projects and recognizing each person’s work is always nice!) AS well as commenting/posting in the Lovebug Lounge (our Facebook Group)

What you can expect from us:

-Each CT member will receive monthly shipments of our products.

- Promotion of your work on the LBC Facebook page, blog and store site as well as any other social media we have access to!

- A 25% discount on any other Products you wish to purchase.

Creative Team Application – Please email to lovebugcreations3@gmail.com by midnight eastern  Friday May 23, 2014

Please include the following information:

~Your Name

~ Mailing Address (USA Residents only)

~ Email Address

~ Phone Number

~ Blog Name (and a link) as well as links to any other social media you would use to promote LoveBug Creations  (Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram)

A list of current DT you are on- Being/NOT being on one will in NO way affect our decision!

Tell us a little bit about YOU! When did you start crafting? What is your favorite thing to make? What sets you apart from other crafters?? What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses as a crafter – be honest. What do you do besides crafting?

Tell us why you WANT to be a part of the LoveBug Creations Creative Team!!

Attach photos or links to your all-time favorite 2 projects you have made… Can be from any time so long as it is your work! We want to see what you think is your best!

We would also like to see 1 brand new, never posted anywhere project! This can be whatever you would like to make. Of course you don’t have to use our Rumple Ribbon on this (but it wouldn’t hurt). It MUST, however, have ribbon on it so we can see how you would use our ribbons! Think outside the box and try to use it in a new fun way!

The LoveBug Creations Creative Team will be announced May 26, 2014!! If you have any questions PLEASE ask…Either email us at lovebugcreations3@gmail.com or contact us through our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/LovebugCreations

Thank you,

Kimi & Pamela

 

 

 

Stacey's Simply Red Summer ♥

 

Happy Sunday!

I hope your weekend has been great so far!!

Stacey from Stacey's Creative Corner

here to show you a fun little card just in time for summer that features some of that gorgeous

 Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon!

I used some Simply Red Rumple Ribbon for the bow.

Be sure to stop by my blog for more details on my card!

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!!

Connie's Springtime Sass ♥

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

 

Connie Can Crop

here with a new project to share using my favorite LoveBug Creations Products!! 

Happy May!!

On Tuesday my blog showcased the first of  5 panels I am creating for a Springtime Wreath. Today's post features my second panel and it couldn't be sweeter adorned with some Dahlia Rumple Ribbon from the Southern Sass Collection.

 

Be sure to come back next Thursday to see the finished wreath. I can't wait to see how it come out myself. LOL! These bright colors just scream Springtime Fun!!

 

Please stop by my blog to read more details and see more pics of this and other projects using LBC products. Become my follower, join in my monthly challenges or just come hang out at

Connie Can Crop

 

 

Stephanie & Katie Rock The Blog ♥

Hey every"buggy"! Stephanie here today.
Two weeks ago I celebrated my birthday and I have such amazing family & friends. I was showered with many gifts & surprises, so now I have many "thank you" cards to send!
Here are a few that I have created

     I made a trio of cards featuring Lovebug Creations' rumple ribbon in Fool's Gold, Purple-dise and I Love Grunge. You can read more about each individual card on my blog.
Make it a crafty day, y'all!

 

Katie

HOW FUN IS THIS!!!!  This is a one on one swap with the Marie Antoinette group and I just loved making this for my partner.  It measures 4.5 inches tall by 4 inches wide when closed.... when closed with that BEAUTIFUL blue Rumple Ribbon from the new spring collection.  I  just love how versatile this product it is.  I really use it on 90% of my projects!
Here are a few pics - but for a better look, stop by the Video.  To help secure that large piece of lace I added some buttons and a stick pin.

 Inside, I made a little pocket for some treats.  That Mama's Mesh always comes in handy for pockets.  And a isn't that rick rack HUGE!!  I liked the layering of the two.

 Here I stitched in a few pieces of felt to hold the needles and pins.  On the blue page I added a little piece of lace and I just love how pretty and simple that looks!

Kristi's Sparkly Mermaid ♥

Hello Lovebuggies! Kristi here from Little Paper Sprinkles! 

Today I am sharing a super cute Mermaid Card, isn't that little mermaid so cute, and the Caddy Blue Rumple Ribbon is the perfect accent to her red hair!

For more details head on over and visit my BLOG!

 

Stacey's Sweet Lil Lady ♥

Happy Sunday!

I hope your weekend has been great so far!!

Stacey from Stacey's Creative Corner

here to show you a fun little card that features some of that gorgeous

 Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon!

Look are her cute little Simply Red Rumple Ribbon bows in her hair??

Be sure to stop by my blog for more details on my card!

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!!

 

Dawn Mercedes Makes a Long Day a Happy Day ♥

Any friend is going to get a pick me up when you send a card 

with a flourish of Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations on it! 

Here is a large tag card. I coupled Sunset Rumple Ribbon with some retired Fun Footz from the Wild Thang collection.  You never know what is around the corner in the Lovebug Creations store. 

(Check out these Beautiful Blooms!)

I tied the ribbons together with blue hemp...what a fun color added to this golden card!

Thanks for visiting us today! 

For more inspiration, feel free to saunter over to my blog,

Sunnyside Up!