The 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop - Day Four

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.  Our blog hostess Lisa is where you should begin the hop if you get lost. Hopefully you've just leaped over from Jillian

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a cumulative song (I bet by now you can sing it without the words), meaning that each verse is built on top of the previous verses. There are twelve verses, each describing a gift given by "my true love" on one of the twelve days of Christmas....and so forth, until the last verse:

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

12 Drummers Drumming

11 Pipers Piping

10 Lords-a-Leaping

9 Ladies Dancing

8 Maids-a-Milking

7 Swans-a-Swimming

6 Geese-a-Laying

5 Gold Rings

4 Calling Birds..........today's project

3 French Hens - see Day Three's pocket card

2 Turtle Doves - see Day Two's center step card

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - see Day One's center step card

First of all, I want to thank Beccy's Place who has an amazing collection of free digis.  She posted a series of the Twelve Days of Christmas and that started me thinking of how I could showcase her digi stamps for this hop.

This is a pocket card featuring the digi image, colored pencils and Stickles (yes, I love them), some candy cane patterned cardstock for the insert and some red music

notes paper for the base, a Christmas tree musical note die, a sentiment sticker, and Love Bug Creations Rumple Ribbon. 

Check out the referral prize at the LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon Store! You could win the "Christmas Joy" Collection! Also the first 25 orders will receive a little free something something from our fabulous friend, Tanya Stilwell! :)

 

Thank you for stopping by....drop me a comment and become a follower if you've a mind........remember no matter how you piece your paper and rumple your ribbon, have fun with it........cyberhugs.........Mama LoveBug!

Now I'll send you to Rebecca and after her hop over to visit Teresa

The 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop - Day Three

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.  Our blog hostess Lisa is where you should begin the hop if you get lost. Hopefully you've just leaped over from Jillian

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a cumulative song, meaning that each verse is built on top of the previous verses. There are twelve verses, each describing a gift given by "my true love" on one of the twelve days of Christmas....and so forth, until the last verse:

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

12 Drummers Drumming

11 Pipers Piping

10 Lords-a-Leaping

9 Ladies Dancing

8 Maids-a-Milking

7 Swans-a-Swimming

6 Geese-a-Laying

5 Gold Rings

4 Calling Birds

3 French Hens.......today's project

2 Turtle Doves - see Day Two's center step card

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - see Day One's center step card

First of all, I want to thank Beccy's Place who has an amazing collection of free digis.  She posted a series of the Twelve Days of Christmas and that started me thinking of how I could showcase her digi stamps for this hop.

This is a pocket card featuring the digi image, colored pencils and Stickles (lots - I love them), some warm chocolate houndstooth cardstock for the insert plus some ornament paper for the base, a Christmas tree die, a poinsettia and sentiment sticker, and of course, some LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon. 

Check out the referral prize at the LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon Store! You could win the "Christmas Joy" Collection! Also the first 25 orders will receive a little free something something from our fabulous friend, Tanya Stilwell! :)

 

Thank you for stopping by....drop me a comment and become a follower if you've a mind........remember no matter how you piece your paper and rumple your ribbon, have fun with it........cyberhugs.........Mama LoveBug!

Now I'll send you to Rebecca and after her hop over to visit Teresa

Pam's Spooktacular 40th Birthday Blog Hop - Day One

Welcome to the event - Pam's Spooktacular 40th Birthday Blog Hop.  No, it's not me (Mama LoveBug), although I celebrated my b-day this week too, but it's another Pam who is celebrating her 40th Birthday (I actually have shoes that are older than that.......LOL), so Happy Birthday to Pam Lavertu!!

Hopefully you came from Lisa P at http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

Pam Lavertu wanted to showcase 40 Spooky projects in the two days as you, our guest, trick or treat your way along the blog spots, so you’ll be able to get your boo on and visit each stop, check out the project, follow/become a fan of each crafter (if you aren’t already), leave a nice comment, and move on to the next spot.  Plus just like real trick or treaters there’s blog candy galore.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF BLOG CANDY SPONSORS CHECK OUT PAM’S BLOG SPOT

http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/  which includes

* Girl Boy Girl Designs

*Scrapbook Stamp Society

*Little Scraps of Heaven

*Erica’s Room

* And a grand prize from Scrapping with Lisa Designs

In order to qualify for the goodies, you must comment “Trick or Treat” and let each blog spot know what you love the most about each project on every blog. So settle back with your favorite beverage and have a great time.

My project today is a pocket card for Spooky Halloween - yikes - there's even a spider!!

For the base

*Halloween paper which says Beware - Keep Out!

*Simply Betty villainess digi, which I colored with pencils and gel pens for highlighting; then I fussy cut her; I think she's trying to tempt the spider!!

*Action Wobble - touch the Scream Inducing Poisoner and she wobbles

For the insert (2 types of embossing - dry and wet)

*Embossed haunted house on plain black card stock - love the detailing of the house!!

*Gold-embossed stamped Spider Web on SU card stock

Saturday – Oct 27 Line Up

1. Pam Lavertu - http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/
2. Jennifer F. - http://wunderscreations.blogspot.com
3. CallyAnn - http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com/
4. Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
5. Pam Lash - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
6. Sandy S. - http://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com
7. Robin - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
8. Susanne A.- http://handmade-tear.blogspot.com/
9. Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
10. Kris Parsons - http://scrappinbykris.blogspot.com
11. Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
12. Wanda (Deezy) - http://www.deezydoesiteezy.blogspot.com/
13. Tammy B - http://anonymouscricuter.blogspot.ca/
14. Vanessa T - http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com
15. jennifer w. http://cluelesscrafter-jennifer.blogspot.com/
16. Amber http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
17. Nicole Elliott - http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/
18. Amy T - http://thebestofme-amy.blogspot.ca/
19. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
20. Jessi http://mylifeinartsncrafts.blogspot.com

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

Thank you for stopping by and now I'll send you on to 

Sandy S. -http://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com 

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - Happy Birthday

Hello Crafties!  For today’s Paper Piecings by Nikki DT offering, I designed a Happy Birthday card for my grandson, Mason, who’ll be five in a few weeks.  I used a combination of several PPbN products for this pocket card:

Boys and Their Toys Cutting File – boy with the train

Falling 4 You Cutting File – the happy sun

You R My Sunshine Acrylic Stamp Set – gold-embossed the You R My Sunshine stamped sentiment

The PPbN online store is open 24-7 at http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

I added some fun “boyish” paper, fussy cut the images and gel-highlighted them for definition. 

As you can see, there are so many ways to create fun, unique cards with PPbN collections – your imagination has limitless scope!

Remember no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it!..............cyberhugs………Mama LoveBug

Scream Blog Hop - Spooky Boo's To You!!

Welcome to the Scream Blog Hop!  This hop was organized by the very talented Gil McCall and the requirement was to create a spooky project that will get your BOO on.  With that in mind Mama LoveBug created a Halloween card with just the right amount of Boo and just the right portion of cute for a grandchild's Halloween treat.

Blog Hop Info
Gill's sponsor, Rick Dennis, is giving out a prize of 4 digis - the link is
http://rickstdennis.blogspot.ca/

Here's the SCREAM line up:

1 - Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com   BLOG HOP HOSTESS

2 - Pam (Mama LoveBug) - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/ HERE

3 - Jennifer - http://creativecricutdesigns.blogspot.com NEXT

4. Christine http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

5. Bee -  http://beeordee.blogspot.co.uk/

6. Becky - http://beckscricards.blogspot.com

7. Nataliya - http://lovecraftsforever.blogspot.com

8. jacki http://scullduggery-cardsbyjacki.blogspot.co.uk/

9. Maria -  http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

10 - Debs -  http://debbeescds.blogspot.com

11 - Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

12 - Tory - http://tfraildesigns.blogspot.com

13 - Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

14 - Katherine - http://www.delightfuldesignsbykatherine.com/blog/

So let's get with the BOOing - I fashioned this "SCREAM If You Must" pocket card:

For the base
*Halloween paper which says Fright Night
*Simply Betty villainess digi, which I colored with pencils and gel pens for highlighting; then I fussy cut her
*Action Wobble - touch the Scream Inducing Witch and she wobbles

For the insert (2 types of embossing - dry and wet)
*Embossed haunted house on plain black card stock - love the detailing of the house!!
*Gold-embossed stamped Boo sentiment and spooky owl witch on SU card stock

"TRICK OR TREAT, TRICK OR TREAT, GIVE ME SOMETHING GOOD TO"...........BLOG CANDY
Gill, our hostess has some BLOG CANDY so check out her site and follow her rules.........

£10 worth of crafty goodies for ANY commenter who posts on Gill's blog, is a follower and comments on all the participants blogs 

I hope you are inspired to create your own SCREAM project and remember, no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it.........cyberhugs.........Mama LoveBug

Your next blog spot is Jennifer - http://creativecricutdesigns.blogspot.com/

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT and Action Wobbles Offering - Borders

Today I'm sharing a pocket card with some dynamic characters from two PPbN collections, Fall Characters Cutting File and Fall Bears Cutting File.

These can be found at her online store http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

This card has candy corn borders in several places and the happy leaf is on an Action Wobble, which fits in with the latest Action Wobbles Challenge.

http://challenges.action-wobbles.com/ is the place to find more ideas on how to incorporate the wobbles into your crafting and have some fun with the challenges provided.

Have a great fall day and remember, no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it.........cyberhugs..........Mama LoveBug!

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - Happy Birthday

Hello, Crafties! Tomorrow our daughter, Andrea, will be celebrating her birthday.  PPbN released a new pattern collection called Date Night and I envisioned an anniversary card in the making, BUT when I fussy cut the images I thought, why not create a birthday card for this offering.  Andrea loves movies! The bears and the accessories were so cute - popcorn box and coke - the perfect pair (although I'm a Pepsi person), but you get the idea.  You can find this pattern and many other goodies at the online store http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

Here is the result of my efforts:

Also here are two bookmarks made with same collection characters.

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

Action Wobbles Challenge - Sweet Treats

Who doesn't love a sweet treat, especially if it's made with love for someone's birthday?  With that in mind, I made a Happy Birthday card for someone in my crafting life (shhh - her birthday is coming up very soon!! and she also entered the challenge!!).  I decided to enter this in the Action Wobbles challenge this week.  The theme of the challenge is using a treat on a project and, of course, using a delightful and very addicting Action Wobble.

This card was made with a celebration girl -  lovely image (got the stamp from Archivers), a birthday paper from my paper stash from K and Company, two sentiments which I gold-embossed along with the ice cream cake (added a few Stickles too), a Spellbinder's scalloped die, some rose-colored ribbon, and two punches - flower and ticket to add interest.  The girl was also colored with SU markers.  The final touch was the Action Wobble for the ice cream cake.

These are pictures of the pocket card base and insert.

This final photo is showing proof of using an Action Wobble - I'll get the hang of taking a picture of this with more practice!!

http://challenges.action-wobbles.com/ is the place to find more ideas on how to incorporate the wobbles into your crafting and have some fun with the challenges provided.

Thanks for stopping by - cyberhugs..........Mama LoveBug!

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - Boys With Their Toys

Good Morning, Crafties!  Paper Piecings by Nikki (PPbN) has a new collection for that boy in your life, whether he’s young or old, tall or short, smart or well- you get the idea.  Most males have a thing about toys – it could be the traditional stuff like trucks, match-book cars, etc or it could be the technological toys like computer, I-pods, large, flat screen TV’s or such.  Yes, it’s Boys With Their Toys!

So with that in mind, Mama LoveBug designed a card using two of the patterns in this new collection – and added some twists.  The PPbN online store can be found at http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

I found a patterned paper that had plaids (a carnival stack), like the boys’ shirts, and after fussy cutting the boy bears, I added some gel pens highlights for interest around the characters.  I fashioned a pocket card, cut out a few labels from a Spellbinders die, stamped two sentiments – Born to Ride and Happy Birthday (call when it's time for cake).  Then I dressed up the base and insert adding some boy buttons and blue gems to match the color scheme.  My last touch was an Action Wobble for the base bear – love those!!  I guess those are toys for crafties!

Here is my Boys and Their Toys card for today’s offering.

Hope you enjoy your crafting day and remember, no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it.........cyberhugs.........Mama LoveBug

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - Thinking of You

Good Monday, Crafties.  Today is the day for a PPbN DT offering and Mama LoveBug decided to make a card for a "Thinking of You" moment.  Often times we crafters know someone who needs a little comfort and support; some times just learning that one is in the thoughts of another can be uplifting - a big positive boost.  So with that in mind, I designed such a card with a cute, big doggie from a PPbN collection called You Can Always Lean On Me!!

The PPbN online store can be found at http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

Here's my care/share card for today:

Tuesday, September 4, is Team A of PPbN's DT hop with the theme of Back to School.  Save the date for some examples of what wonderful things YOU can do with these unique, dynamic paper piecings!

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

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - Get Your Boo ON

Good Monday, Crafties.  Is it too early to be thinking of Halloween? I don't think so!!  So get your witchy mojo around - it's time to play with some amazing Halloween piecings by PPbN from Nikk's collection called Beary Scary Halloween located at http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

Today Mama LoveBug is sharing a card using the Witch Bear (one of many in this jumbo-sized collection).  I like the fact that these darlings are not too scary but unique!  So often little folks are "put off by" some images that cause them anxious moments - we don't want that, now do we??

So here's the witch who's joined by a few other gold-embossed embellies to say - Happy Halloween!

Hope this inspires you to take a peek at this and other PPbN collections to put in your own arsenal of crafting treasures!  Remember, no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it.........cyberhugs........Mama LoveBug!

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - New Baby

Good Monday, Crafties.

Well it's time to post another lovely pattern piecing by PPbN so Mama LoveBug decided to use a giraffe from a PPbN collection (Through Thick and Thin) in place of a traditional stork for a New Baby card.  Nikki's online store is located at http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

Here's the offering for today:

I used a darling digi from http://sliekje.blogspot.com/ called Blowing Bubbles for the base of the card.  Then I printed, fussy cut, and gel-pen highlighted the giraffe from PPbN's pattern collection.  The baby carriage was a SU stamp that I stickled with pretty pink highlights. The bow maker was from 3 Girl Jam (love it!!!) and the paper was from my stash.  Rounding it off I added a few gems here and there.

So there you have a new baby card...........remember no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it...........cyberhugs........Mama LoveBug.

Paper Piecings by Nikki - DT Offering - The Spirit of Caring

Good Monday, Crafties!  Today I'd like to talk a bit about the power of our hobby - sending one smile at a time with each card we make.  How can we be of help to a 4 year old who has cancer?  LoveBug Creations' friend and fellow crafter, Tanya Stilwell, brought Nathan Butler to our attention.  Here's a little info on Nathan:

Nathan’s Caring Bridge Page http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathanbutler

"Hi! I'm Nathan and I'm 4 years old. I have stage IV Neuroblastoma.

Up until just a few weeks ago, my biggest trouble was my baby brother, Lukas. He is always in the middle of whatever it is I'm trying to do! Now, I have a much bigger fight on my hands. Cancer. It is scary, but I am a brave, strong boy and this will not define me! I have so many other fun things to think about! I love dinosaurs, trains, and hot wheels. Oh, and SUPER HEROS! My mom says this is fitting because she believes I am her super hero.This sounds about right because I know my daddy is a super hero and I hear a lot that I'm just like him! My journey to remission is just beginning so check back often and please continue to pray for me! " 

Breaks my heart to think of all that Nathan and his family are experiencing, so as this is my official day to post a DT project for PPbN I decided to share a card I've made for Nathan.  I used the Cat in the Hat pattern collection at PPbN.  Check out her lovely, unique patterns at http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

If you want to send a card to shower this little boy with friendship, please use this address:

Nathan Butler

c/o Tanya Stilwell, PO Box 143, Cecilia, KY 42724 (Let's flood Tanya's mailbox!!!)

Also, in the spirit of caring, two of PPbN's DT members, sisters Mandy and Mindy, are assisting their sister, Amanda Lease, with funeral costs incurred upon the sudden death of Amanda's fiancee, with whom she has three children.  PPbN created a touching pattern collection called Sisters Are Forever and the donations for this will go to help Amanda and her children. For more on this, go to http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/item_216/Sisters-Are-Forever-Cutting-File-and-Donation-Set.htm

So the bottom line on all of this is - you can make a small difference in the lives of others through your crafting!  I urge you to make that difference............cyberhugs..........Mama LoveBug

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - Perpetual Calendar and Anniversary Safari

Good Monday, Crafties.  Today Mama LoveBug is sharing two projects - the first is an anniversary card I made using the new PPbN Untamed Love pattern collection.  So many great ways to use this collection!  I do not have a machine to easily cut out the pieces so I have to fussy cut the image.  Then I add gel pens and Stickles to add dimension to the image plus SU Dimensionals.  I had a set of rub-on mustaches to pick through as I thought the male safari bear needed to look "mature" for this card.  The paper I chose had a "wild animal" appeal as well to fit in with the theme of this design.

Here's the Jungle Love pocket card.  Notice that I gold-embossed "Together Forever", a sentiment from Pink By Design and did the same with a few "friends" of the jungle, the parrot and the tiger.  The paper for the base was also part of another collection from PPbN - can you guess what that is?

After I made the card I decided to use some of the characters from a "jungle love" stamps set by Inkadinkado and the safari bear to use for the cover of a perpetual calendar.  You can see there are some new critters there to keep the bear company.  The sentiment is You Color My World (also Pink By Design) as the parrot is the only jungle friend with color.

I hope you have a great day and spread a bit of sunshine with your crafting.  Everyone has a different style or "take" on using the patterns - remember, no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it...........cyberhugs........Mama LoveBug

B-Day Card for Taylor

Hi Crafties.

It's almost time for my grand-daughter, Taylor, to celebrate her birthday so I fashioned a pocket card for her special day next week.  I wanted to be sure to post this first to share and be a guinea pig on the Reward Challenge over at Paper Craft Island - I'm not a contestant, just a test case.

I used a super birthday girl digi image from Simply Betty and made her come alive (so to speak) with colored pencils, gel pens, and lots of love. This little gal sitting on presents, wearing a tutu, and having a dynamite smile reminded me of her.  The paper was from my paper stash (oh so pretty with soft pinks and blues and other vibrant, popping colors).  I gold embossed the sentiment and the present plus added a few Stickles.  Then I die cut a birthday bow from Sizzix and added some pearls. I hope she likes it............

Happy Birthday, Taylor..........10 spankings coming your way.........love ya from Mama LoveBug (er......Grandma LoveBug)...........cyberhugs to you all...........remember no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it.

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - B-Day Cards and Bookmarks

Good Monday, Crafties.  It's Mama LoveBug's day to share some delightful pattern piecings from PPbN using ice cream cones and Uno elements as the centerpieces from Paper Piecings by Nikki - check out her lovely, unique patterns at http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

My first projects for today are "What's the Scoop" for a female and a male.  I fussy cut the patterns and added gel-pens and Stickles for some definition to each cone.  I made a bow for the girl cone using 3 Girl Jam's bow maker and a button with twine for the guy cone.  The paper for each pocketcard was from my paper stash AND the base of each pocket I designed with a PPbN sun. The sentiments were from Pink By Design - What's The Scoop and It's Your Birthday!!

Hope you enjoy my cards for today and check out PPbN's patterns, her unique acrylic stamps, and other treats!

As an additional project today, I made some bookmarks using the You're My Numero Uno set.  I have made cards with this collection as well but the sentiments from Pink By Design just spoke to me when I fashioned these bookmarks.  If you look closely you'll see I also made paper from the Wild Card, which is part of this set as well.

Thanks for taking a moment to check out my projects........remember no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it..........cyberhugs.........Mama LoveBug

Paper Piecings by Nikki DT Offering - Your Sty Or Mine??

Good Monday, Crafties.  Mama LoveBug aka DT Pam on the Paper Piecings by Nikki DT is sharing a card with you today using a new pattern collection which is all about pigs, hot dogs, and burgers!  This set is just too oinkin' awesome!  The pattern is called Piggin' Out and can be found at the PPbN online store at http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

All summer long my husband and I have enjoyed grilling out - have you a favorite grill-out treat??  While I must confess to being partial to steaks, we do enjoy the burgers and hot dogs too!!

My first task was to come up with a few original sentiments - Your Sty or Mine and Hot Dog: Let's Pig Out Together - I actually added the word Forever to this card because I made it for our anniversary, that pops up at the end of this month.

After fussy cutting the pigs and making a pocket card for a base and insert, I added gel pen highlights and used my new 3 Girl Jam Bow Maker and crinkly ribbon for the top pig (that's me).  I am bow-challenged but this very inexpensive but delightful bow maker helped me to produce a desired bow using this dynamite ribbon.  I can't praise either product enough!! I am (excuse the pun) in crafty-hog heaven!! I added a few embellies like buttons and twine and voila..........Your Sty Or Mine

Here's a picture of the complete file so you can see all the possibilities for your crafting imagination.

AND if you're of a mind to enjoy a papercrafting version of Survivor, hop on your imaginary yacht (hey might as well dream big time) and sloop over to Paper Craft Island at http://papercraftisland.blogspot.com/ for a chance to join the stranded Dirty Dozen as they display their talent to become Season 1's Paper Craft Island winner.

Hope you enjoyed the card and today's message - remember no matter how you piece your paper, have fun with it!! Cyberhugs............Mama LoveBug