Happy Fall, Ya'll - Mama LoveBug Style

Good Tuesday to you crafties!  It's Mama LoveBug with a fall center step card today.

Fall is such a warm and cozy time with rich shades of colors to play with - yummy oranges, yellows, reds, browns, greens, and various other non-traditional autumn hues; it also screams out for some grunge and that's what I designed for you today.

I cut this out on my Cameo and used a delightful crow image from an old file I had from PPbN - lots of crows, pumpkins, and apple baskets in that one. I put a row of black pearls on the front part of the step.  The center panel image has some gel glitter pen accents. The other embellies were pumpkin and leaf stickers plus a grungy bow for the basket made from the LBC Halloween Grunge collection see online store for more details - just the right color to spice up the card.

Happy Fall, Ya'll.........remember no matter how you rumple your ribbon and piece your paper, have fun with it........cyberfall......Mama LoveBug.

Oh No! Kimi Is Turning the Big 3-0 Blog Hop

Welcome to the B-Day Bash for Kimberly Sue Lash Cremar! Her actual b-day is April 10 but we decided to kick off the celebration a few days early! I've known Kim all her life (I'm her mom and she's my baby). Kim is a joy to have as a daughter and as a co-blog spot partner.  She is loving, compassionate, and caring; she puts others before her own needs or desires; she is loyal to her family and friends; and, she is 100% dedicated to whatever she attempts (and she didn't bribe me to say these things!!).......LOL......truly I've had lots of fun crafting with her.  So when her crafty pals got together to throw her this parade of love, I thought of something to make that would be right up her street - something with a giraffe as that's her favorite animal.

Recipe for the double-sided stand-up giraffe:
*PPbN giraffe which I printed out 2x - one in a horizontal reverse; fussy cut and readjusted the neck and face so the card wouldn't fall over
*Jaded Blossom tag die and number candy stamp
*Gel pens for highlighting
*Sentiment stamps from my stamp stash
*LOTS of tied bows using a variety of colors from our LoveBug Rumple Ribbon collections
*A basketful of love

Thinking of Kim's other favorite, I know she loves the color pink. I designed a traditional triple-stamped card using a Sherri Baldy digi stamp which I colored, gel-pen highlighted, and Stickled for dimension.  Again the stamped sentiment and images were from my stamp stash as was the cardstock. SU inks were used.  Bow (of course) was ........LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon.

Thank you so much for hopping by.  Here's the complete line-up on the talent train/amazing crafters/awesome friends today!

1. Tanya Stillwell  -  http://www.scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com

2. Martha Pineda- http://beautifulcreationsmp.blogspot.com/

3. Stephanie Eaken www.stephanie-eaken.blogspot.com

4. Michelle Criswell www.scrappinwithmybug.com

5. Candace Pelfrey www.papercraftsbycandace.com

6. Dawn Rene Carlyle http://designsbydawnrene.com

7. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey ~ http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/

8. Julie Cricut Chick - www.cricutchick.com

9. Dawn Mercedes - www.dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

10.Christine Barker - www.scarletcalliope.com

11.Jenny Johnson- www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com

12.Dorcas - http://www.craftycardangel.com/

13. Zeni - http://www.scrappyzeni.com/

14. Kimi and Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE

And now for the birthday girl's offering today - 

 

Hey Everyone!!!

First of all I want to say a BIG Thank You to all of the ladies who participated in this hop! You all are the best and I am blessed to have gotten to know you all!

To my mom: Your words (and projects!) were too sweet! I couldn't have gotten a better Mama!! I LOVE YOU!!!

 

Ok..Enough sappy-ness...On with the hop :)

 

Some of you know I bought myself the Cameo for my birthday! I am STILL slowly learning (and getting frustrated!) but I'm trying!

For my project I used my favorite colors - Hot Pink, Lime Green, Black and White! I love every kind of combo with these colors!

For my project I used the following:

Card base: Hailey Dress Card from Silhouette Store

Treat Purse From Silhouette Store

Cardstock: Raspberry Fizz from PTI

Pattern Paper: Funky Town from PTI

Stamp (sentiment) Jaded Blossom's "100% Princess"

Simply Black Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations

Pearls/Pearl Brad from stash

Prima Flower

So without further ado...Here it is...

Card and Treat Purse

Close up of Dress Card using "Simply Black" Rumple Ribbon

Close up of purse with Jaded Blossom 100% Princess Sentiment

 

Thank you all SOOOOOO much for hopping along today!!! I hope you enjoyed and were inspired by these amazingly talented ladies!!! ♥

 

 

Blog Candy Alert

For a chance at the blog hop candy:

1. Must comment and follow every blog

2. Must wish the birthday girl a “Happy Birthday” at the end of the hop (that's here)

Winner will be chosen on April 8th

Several prizes offered:

Prize #3

$15 Jaded Blossom Gift Certificate

Prize #2

Teresa Collins Flowers and Color Shine Spray in "Georgia Peach"

Prize #1

2   Canvas Corp 6x6 Pads

1   Pink Paisley 6x6 Pad

6   Flower Trims

3   Chocolate-hued colors of Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon in "Gentleman’s Jacket" "Sugar Plum" and "Beary Brown"

Bug Hugs,

Pamela & Kimi

Love Is In The Air PPbN DT Blog Hop

Welcome to Paper Piecings By Nikki's February Blog Hop themed as "Love is in the Air"! The Design Team members have outdone themselves with all things "Love".  We hope you will hop along with us and be inspired to create your own "love" filled projects.

Nikki has created her very own love creation - a FREE file for everyone who hops along with us today.  You can get this file at the Paper Piecings By Nikki Store.  Isn't this soooo loveeee; this Valentine bear and heart train can be used for so many different projects and the best part about it - it's FREE at Nikki's Online Store

If you arrived from Amanda then you are in the right place.  If you stumbled across this BH and want to begin at the start spot you can go to Nikki's Blog

Mama LoveBug is up first with a Valentine Gift Bag.  I recently learned how to make a gift bag from scratch, so to speak, using scrapbook paper 12 x 12 - this requires 2 sheets.  After making this, I am pleased to say the technique works and, even though I have a ton of gift bags, I'll not be buying any more!!  I have control over the size, color, embellies, ribbon, etc which as a crafter, I like (don't you??)  I used my Sizzix Big Kick to make a few of the embellies and several PPbN patterns, Happy Ice Cream Cone and Love Makes You Real Cutting File.  I topped off the bag with a handle and a bow for the top embellie made from LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon.

 

Hi everyone!!!

 

I made a couple different projects....

I used the free file "Love is in the Air" for both as well as the "Turtle 2" file which can be found in the 50 cent section of the store!!!

 

I wanted to try something I haven't which is the "Sour Cream Containers" Oh my...so simple and fun to make! If you haven't you must!! I also created a card to go along with the treat holders and added some Lovebug Creations On the Edge Rumple Ribbon & Jaded Blossom "Simple Saying's Valentine Edition" Stamps!!

So here it all is:

Make sure you check out all the stops on our hop today (we're the end of the Valentine train) - and go to Paper Piecings By Nikki Online Store to get your freebie. Once you get the freebie and create your project, make sure you enter it in the Facebook Fan Page Challenge PPbN FB Fan Page

Well, there you have it - hope you were inspired by what you've seen to join in the fun challenge.  Remember no matter how you piece your paper or rumple your ribbon, have fun with it..........cyberValentine's greetings........the LoveBugs

Glamorous Side of Scrapping Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Glamorous Side of Scrapping Birthday Blog Hop.  If you hopped over from Jamie you're on the correct path, but if you stumbled upon this posting and want to join in the fun, start with our blog hostess Ashley - she has some prizes for hoppers so make sure you follow her instructions!

Happy Birthday to you, Ashley!!  Before I show you my paper piecing project I want to relay something about our blog hostess - Ashley introduced me to the joy of making triple-stamped cards and on one of her blog postings, she said she adored mermaids; with that in mind I created a mermaid card in honor of her using a Toodle Mermaid digi.  I'm entering her in the All That Stickles Challenge

I cut K and Co shell paper for the base layer of the card plus the technique of the triple stamp mats and SU products for stamped layering pieces.  The fun began when I used my colored pens, gel-pen, and Stickles for the fishy gal; I think her scales really stand out with the Stickles.  She was fussy cut after the coloring process. The sentiment was from my stamp stash and I finished off the card with LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon.

Now on with my project - we were asked to create something with a paper piecing technique so I took a Paper Piecings by Nikki pattern - Kitty in the Hat and printed her out three times to make a double-sided stand up card.  The first two printings (one was a reverse) were for the actual card and the third (I printed in sepia) was to cut out elements of the pattern so I could take some coordinating paper for my theme, lay down and trace these elements, fussy cut them, and adhere these to my pattern.

This is the finished card - after cutting the kitty and piecing the new elements to it, I dolled up kitty with some bling and LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon; this double bow was made with Sparky Diamonds and Black Corset from the Red Hot Lover collection. I also used a gel pen to highlight kitty's features.

 Before the piecing

 My sepia pattern and tracing.

 A close-up of Kitty in a Cat

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

Now let's see what's piecing with Connie

Paper Piecings by Nikki Blog Hop - Let's Get Organized

Welcome to the Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Blog Hop - Let's Get Organized.  If you hopped over from Linda
you're on the right track, but if you stumbled onto the hop you might want to begin with Nikki

For a chance to get "with it" in 2013 the PPbN DT's are showcasing ideas on creating some practical projects that deal with the organization of something.

Mama LoveBug is up first today - I was once the woman who took my old calendar and faithfully re-recorded all the important dates on my new calendar...........not any more!! It's such a waste of time when one has a perpetual calendar to record one time the important dates of life (b-days, anniversaries, etc), so with that in mind, I made a Berry Sweet Perpetual Calendar using one of my personal favorite PPbN pattern collections, the Peanut Butter and Jelly Collection

The first 2 pictures show the finished project and the top portion of the calendar:
I fussy cut the peanut, the berry jar, and the sandwich parts.  After constructing the base of the calendar with strawberry paper, I highlighted the elements with a gel pen and added Stickles for glitz.  I stamped out several strawberries and the sentiment.  I added an action wobble on the sandwich parts so Mr. Peanut Butter and Jelly will wobble (fun element).  Lastly, I used LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon in two spots for more fun!!

 Here's the bottom portion of the calendar.

Hope you enjoyed my project.  What else could you make with this collection, aside from layouts and cards - well, how about a photo album cover, a journal, or a recipe box.  There are lots of ways to organize your file folders with these patterns.  Also let's not forget jars or containers to hold your crafty "stuff".  The possibilities are endless!  For more info on this style of calendar you can go to Perpetual Calendar Photos

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

HI EVERYONE!!!!

Kimi here and I am quite possibly the MOST disorganized person I know...Esp when it comes to what I need to make for what Blog Hop/Challenge/Posting Day... So with that in mind I made two cute little notepads to help me remember my important crafty dates!

I used the PPbN Love Bears cutting file, paper from SherryK Designs, some pearls, plain white cardstock, my trusty Bind-It-All and my absolute favorite Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon in Strawberry Love & Dark Chocolate!

Be sure to leave a comment at each stop along the way for a chance to win a free file of your choice from PPbN online store

Make sure to 'like' Paper Piecings By Nikki on facebook and to check her store each day for a fabulous freebie!  Also, did you know that Nikki has lowered her prices???  Yes, she sure did.  You will find everything in her store is just .99 everyday!  If you haven't tried her files yet - now is the time.  No matter what program or cutter you use, you will find a file extension to use in each and every pattern.

Thanks so much for hopping along with us...Do you have a organizational tip?  Please let us know what it is!

Next we'll send you on to Barb

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - Have a Great Day

Welcome Crafties!  Since Christmas is in my rear view mirror, it's time to think of other events or occasions for sharing Paper Piecings by Nikki collections.  It's cold outside so I wanted to fashion a card with "warmer themes" like bikes and flowers - spring can't come too soon! With that in mind I decided to use a PPbN digi stamp to create a "thinking of you" card.

This is a triple-stamped card using the following items:
*SU cardstock and Kraft cardstock for card base and mats; Whisper White for stamp mats
*Bicycle, sentiment, and flower stamps from my stamp stash
*PPbN digi bear - Beary Special Digi Stamp Set
*Colored pencils, gel pen, Stickles
*LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon - check out our Ribbon Collections

Remember, no matter how you piece your paper or rumple your ribbon, have fun with it........Happy New Year............Mama LoveBug.

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - The Last Christmas Card

From the LoveBug Creations House (Kimi, Melissa, and Pam) to yours, Merry Christmas!!  This will be my last PPbN posting before the big day, so I wanted to share the delightful polar bear collection that Nikki has called Christmas Polar Bears

Since I don’t have a cutting machine I printed out the polar bear and did this using “sepia”; then I fussy cut, gel-penned, and Stickled in various spots.  I made a triple-stamped card using Stampin Up cardstock and Kraft paper for the mats.  SU Whisper White was cut and the fun of stamping polar images took place.  Lastly, I used some Lemonade LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon for an accent bow.  This is from our Pink Lemonade Collection

I can't make a bow to save my life so I want to put in a plug to 3Girl Jam for their Bow Maker - it's a terrific product.

Remember, no matter how you piece your paper and rumple your ribbon, have fun with it……….cyber Christmas Blessings……….Mama LoveBug.

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - Hang in There

Good Crafting Today.  Mama LoveBug is pitch-hitting for sick Kim today and sharing a card for those who have family or friends who are suffering from the flu.  Yuck, it's going around and Kim has it big time, so hopefully this will give a bit of cheer to her.

PPbN has a pattern collection called Owl Be There For You which is perfect for those cards to perk someone up.  Who doesn't like owls?

I used Stampin Up cardstock  to make the mats and Confetti Cream SU for the stamping part plus a  stamp collection of owls for the triple-stamp card. The PPbN pattern was fussy cut - the "get well ow;" I gel-penned the images for highlight and sparkle plus I added a bit of Stickling here and there.

Finally I added a bow made with the LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon, which you can find at our online store at our LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon Store

Hope you liked my card and have been inspired to try one of your own.
Remember, no matter how you piece your paper and rumple your ribbon, have fun with it..........cyberhugs........Mama LoveBug.

Paper Piecings By Nikki DT Offering - Kissy Bears

Good Crafting to You.  Today I'm sharing a darling pattern from Paper Piecings by Nikki - it the Kissy Bears and oh they are cute!  PPbN is so unique and creative - a crafter can get lost in all the patterns at Nikki's online store. This pattern is called Christmas Mistletoe Bears Cutting File

I used Stampin Up cardstock (Gumball Green) and Kraft paper to make the mats and Whisper White SU for the stamping part plus a SU stamp collection of Christmas ornaments for the triple-stamp card. The PPbN pattern was fussy cut - that's the boy bear, the girl bear, and the mistletoe.  I gel-penned the images for highlight and sparkle plus I added a bit of Stickling here and there.

Finally I added a bow made with the LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon, which you can find at our online store, open 24-7 for Christmas Present Rumple Ribbon at our LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon Store

Hope you liked my card and have been inspired to try one of your own.
Remember, no matter how you piece your paper and rumple your ribbon, have fun with it..........cyberhugs........Mama LoveBug.

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome to the PPbN DT Christmas Blog Hop. The emphasis of our hop today is to show you how you can create practical gifts for the season using PPbN patterns. Hopefully you leaped over from Linda but if you stumbled on our hop go to Nikki - she's our blog hostess!

Mama LoveBug up first today. I love PPbN patterns to make unique and useful gifts. Here's my perpetual calendar - a gift that keeps on giving - instead of throwing away your calendar each year before you transfer all the important dates in your life - make one calendar that will last a lifetime. The first pattern collection I used is Gingys With Milk and Cookies

On November 4 I posted another picture and write up of the soon to retire PPbN Baking Memories Perpetual Calendar

Here's a picture of the inside of the calendar

Hope you enjoyed the calendar idea.


HI EVERYONE!!!!!!
 
Kimi here... For my project I used the "Santa & Friends Cutting File"  to add a little something to this adorable paper and chipboard Stocking Ornament!!! Isn't it cute? I also added the Christmas Past Rumple Ribbons as the hanger part of the ornament! I can see me making a lot of paper ornaments for our tree!!! Hope you enjoy my project!!!

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

Now swing over to see Amanda and her DT offering today.