1 Mini & 1 Not-So-Mini

Albums that is!

 Hey Lovebugs! Pick up your jaw! It's Kimi (yes again!) 2 times in less than a week! Who knew such a thing could happen? ;)

 

Today I am here to share with you the albums I made for my dear friend Zeni! I started both albums well over a year ago and yes it's taken me this long to finish them! Strange as I used to do an album in a few days.

These were both inspired by her European vacation. I figured she could use them to hold the oodles of photos she took!

I used the following products to make these:

 Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon/Mama's Mesh in multiple colors

Colorbok Antique Paperie Papers & Embellies

Pearls/lace from stash

Kraft Cardstock from Recollections

Lots of Redline Tape & Dimensionals

Prima flowers

Tim Holtz Stamps

3 gypsies Stamps

Charms from stash

Envelopes from stash

 

Below is the video for the Mini Album

(This one was made using a tutorial on youtube but I can not for the life of me remember who it was that did it! If you know or it was you PLEASE let me know so I can give credit!!!)

and next up is the Not-So-Mini

This albums construction is an Envelope album with the Stack the Deck binding by Laura Denison (FollowThePaperTrail)

 

I hope you enjoy these Minis and they inspire you to create one for yourself!!!

 

Have a great day lovies!!!

Big Bug Hugs,

Kimi

 

 

Stephanie's Sweet Clips ♥

Hey y'all! It's Stephanie here today to share a quick project I made using Lovebug Creations' wonderful rumple ribbons!
I don't know about you, but my fridge is covered with pictures, artwork & invitations! I can never have too many magnets or clips to keep up! So I decided to create a few today.

I used Ocean View from the Bahama Mama collection which you can find in the store & Crushed  from the Loves Me...Loves Me Knot collection.   

These are simple & easy to make & I now feel the need to make dozens more! They would also make a great gift!!

 You can read more about them on my blog.
Have a great Tuesday friends!!

 

 

Teacher Gift by Tanya H ♥

Helloooo! Tanya H. from Crafting On Caffeine. Today is my day here and I am happy to show you a pen flower pot! I just thought this would be great on a teachers desk and all those pens are red just for correcting papers!

For the pens I wrapped every pen with rumple ribbon then glued a double bow made from Rumple Ribbon on top to look like a flower. The Pot is the Stitched-up Treat Box from SVG Cutting Files that I expanded 110% and stitched up with Rumple Ribbon.

Also used:

Jaded Blossom School Rules Stamp Set and Curly Label Die

Paper Flirtations: hand made flower on front of pot.

Hope you enjoyed my project and don't forget to join us over at the Lovebug Lounge for inspiration and ideas. See you there!

 

 

Darling Girls Peek-a-Boo Tags with Simply Sheer

Mama LoveBug here today with a quick project for a gift - if you need a tag for an unexpected gift, why not try a print-and-cut from the Cameo store and team this up with LoveBug Creations White Simply Sheer Ribbon HERE?

I printed/cut out the little lovelies and some quick tag pieces and threaded LBC Simply Sheer through the tag holes; these tags can then be tied onto a gift bag or adhered on a gift box for a sweet embellishment.

Remember no matter how you bunch your blooms, rumple your ribbon, and piece your paper, have fun with it.................cybergreetings.........Mama LoveBug

Stacey's St.Patricks Day Treat Leaves Us Envious ♥

Hi everyone!

I hope your weekend has been great so far!

Stacey from Stacey's Creative Corner

here to show you my project today that features some of that yummy Simply Sheer Ribbon!

With St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, I thought it would be fun to create this little gift filled with some "gold".

and a close up of that beautiful Simply Sheer Ribbon from the Loves Me...Loves Me Not Collection:

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

 

Wednesday's New Posters ~ Stacey, Dawn Rene, & Dorcas ♥

Happy Hump Day!
Wow this week is flying!!!

Well today we bring 1 new CT Member

and 2 returning CT Members to inspire you!

First off everyone let's welcome Stacey to our team!!!

Her project's up first!
I hope you enjoy everything you see here today!!

 

Happy Wednesday!

Stacey here to show you a little card and gift box

 that I made for my son's girlfriend for her birthday.

I used some of that gorgeous Simply White Rumple Ribbon 

along with some Ballet Slippers Mama's Mesh

You can read more about my project on my blog

Stacey's Creative Corner.

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

 

Next up is Dawn Rene

Hello! Dawn Rene with you today to share a project I made with Lovebug Creations Simply Black rumpled ribbon and Tim Holtz's new Eclectic Elements fabric line. 

It was super easy to make and I love the finished product. Stop by my blog for more details!

SUPPLIES
Simply Black - Just the Basics Collection
Tim Holtz Eclectric Elements Fabric
Ikea Lamp

 

And last but not least...Dorcas!!!

 

Hi everyone!!

Today I made a festive Holiday Card using "Charles" Rumple Ribbon

It can be found in the "Oh Cecilia-Family Ties" Collection!!

Check my blog for more info!!!

 

And there you have it!

Our NEW Wednesday Designers!!!
Check back Friday to meet the last 2 NEW designers

and don't forget Saturday Sept 7 is our

"Something Wicked This Way Comes"

Blog Hop!
Hope to see you then!!!

Bug hugs,

Kimi & Pamela

Dawn Mercedes' Magnificent Mason Jar & Dorcas' Special Gift For Sister ♥

 

 

Want to upcycle a little decor piece for your home?  Click on over to my blog for all the details on how to tint a mason jar!  Here I used Sunset Rumple Ribbon.  My first favorite. Good thing I let my self have many, many favorites!!

Now, do I fill this with candy corn...or sun flowers?

 

 

And now for Dorcas' Project

My oldest sister is a big Donny & Marie fan.  In fact, seeing them is on her bucket list.  She lives in Tennessee so we don't see her as often as we'd like, BUT, Donny  & Marie are coming to Miami in December so we got her tickets to see them.  Well, we are all going together.  :)  Since we are going to spend time with her this weekend, I created a mini bucket for her with the seating chart showing the FLOOR seats we purchased.  Using Sunflower rumple ribbon was a perfect contrast to the red cellophane bag.  I think she's going to love this.

 

 

Dorcas & Dawn Mercedes Celebrate Birthdays & Back to School ♥

Hi everyone!

We recently celebrated my sister's birthday.  My daughter wanted to give her a gift, so we quickly packaged up some cute hair clips (because hers had broken) and we tied it with ballet slippers rumple ribbon.  I have been dying to use the Jaded Blossom Flag die and decided to use this striped paper straw and create a flag for it.  I think it's cute.  What do you think?

 

Don't forget to visit my blog too!

 

and now for Dawn Mercedes' project

 

Getting ready to ship those kiddos off to school? 

Why not make a little pocket for them to tuck in their new pencils.

(Or gift to a teacher...who can never have enough in her stash!)

Here I used the Apple Treat Box svg file

from The Cutting Cafe.  Cut two apples and two stems. 

Just remember to "flip" the image if you are using printed paper 

so that your shapes are mirror images.

That way, they line up when you line them up.

Green Leaves Rumple Ribbon is the perfect color for implied apple leaves!

And, your student, or teacher, will have a smile on their face every time 

they need to get out a new pencil!

For more information, check out my blog:

Sunnyside Up.

 

 

 

 

Zeeeebra, The New Fun Footz

Check out the LoveBug Creations Go Wild This Summer Blog Hop HERE
Check out the Hurray for the Red, White, and Blue Blog Hop HERE

There once was a sweet Zeebra from a PPbN collection called Through Thick and Thin.  He made friends with LBC's new Fun Footz Ribbon and decided to cheer up another friend who was feeling blue.  Zeebra hustled over to his friendly Wal-Mart and found a little notebook for 50 cents and zipped back to ask Mama LoveBug to make something cheery for his friend..............Fun Footz found HERE

Well, crafty pals, I think you get the idea - a paper piecing, Wild Thang zebra patterned ribbon, a notebook to alter, an appropriate sentiment, some highlighting with a gel pen, a fun zebra flower sticker, and voila........a nice little gift for someone you care about.......I did swap out the generic ribbon that came with the notebook for something definitely more fun - and here is my project:

Hope you liked my altered notebook.........remember no matter how you piece your paper and rumple your ribbon, have fun with it.........cyberhugs from Zeebra and Mama LoveBug

Sneak Peek Day 4- Michelle & Annie

Hello there!

Thanks so much for joining us for another day of sneaks!

Today we have 2 very special guests to share some

fabulous projects!!!

 

Here is Michelle's

Click her name to go to her blog!

 

And here is Annie's

Click her name to visit her blog!

 

 

Aren't these amazing??? Love them both (and their projects too ;)

 

Make sure you comment on all the blog this week to be eligible for blog candy

in the form of a $10 gift certificate to our store.

In case you missed any here are the previous days!!

Day 1- Mama Lovebug

Day 2- Zeni  & Candace

 

Day 3- Mama Lovebug & Dawn Rene

 

And don't forget to join us this Friday (July 12) for our release and blog hop!!

 

Hope to see you then!!!

 

Bug hugs,

Kimi & Mama Lovebug

 

 

Mama Lovebug's Butterfly Gift Tag & Christine's Sweet Gift Bag ♥

Good Morning, Crafties.........I hope your Memorial Weekend was full of fun and good cheer!  In NW Ohio we had a very dismal, cloudy day with plenty of rain. Can you say the word yucky!  I needed to make a gift tag for a friend so I pulled out the delightful cardstock from The Robin's Nest and punched out some pretty butterflies.  LBC has been featuring projects with the wonderful Sorbet Glitter collection this month - wow the month really zipped by, but it's been inspiring to use their products!!  I must confess I'm not a real glitter fan but this paper is NOT super glittery so you don't have a mess on your hands or your craft area - good thing to know, right? Check this out The Robin's Nest

I just became familiar with Mr. Huey sprays and masks so I took some Kraft cardstock and sprayed it using the mask and sprays.  Then I covered parts of this with LoveBug Creations Mama's Mesh and added some LBC Rumple Ribbon for bows and gift tag tail.  These products were great fun to work with and I bet you have some ideas on how you too can create a project for an upcoming event that is both versatile and unique.  Click on this link to view the LBC Online Store

Remember, no matter how you piece your paper and rumple your ribbon, have fun with it.

Don't forget to join us here on Friday for a partnered up blog hop with Jaded Blossom - it's a wedding theme!!

Cyberhug butterflies...........Mama LoveBug

And now for Christine's Project

Aloha Crafters!

This week I'm sharing a quick and easy way to dress up a simple gift bag.

Please come over to the Scarlet Calliope blog to check it out!

xo,
Christine Barker

Stephanie's Ah-MAY-Zing Teacher's Gift ♥

Hey buggy friends!!

I am here to share a project I made for my son's teacher for teacher appreciation week. I had the kids in his class each draw a picture & write what they loved about her. I then compiled them all in a book for her.

I used the Simply Black & Simply White ribbons from the "Just the Basics" collection.  You can see more on my blog.

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Stephanie