Monday With Mama LoveBug - Center Step and Simply Sheer

Birthdays have a way of making us all take a step forward in life - so why not consider making a center step card for a lovely birthday surprise.

Mama LoveBug here this Monday to say that LoveBug Creations Simply Sheer (white) is so elegant that it will dress up any project you create and assist you in making any project take center stage!! 

This is a center step card for such an occasion.

Recipe for Center Step Birthday Card

*LoveBug Creations Simply Sheer Ribbon - white in the Christmas Candy Collection store info

*Cameo cut center step card

*Julie Nutting Prima doll stamp and sentiment

*Stampin Up cardstock for doll, present, and sentiment

*Diamond stickles

*colored pencils

*gel pen

Christmas Candy Collection - Simply Sheer Ribbons come in two 2 yard strands (just like our Rumple Ribbons) for a total of 12 yards! They are 7/8" wide and have a sheer appearance!!! The are sure fun to play around with!! The colors in this collection are Red, Green, and White.

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

Kimi's Super Surprise Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to KIMI’S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!!

We at LoveBug Creations are super excited to share Kimi's special day with you! Since we are mother-daughters and we share this blog, it's been rather a challenge to keep this quiet, but hopefully we've surprised you..........so Happy Birthday, Sweetie, and Little Sis!!

First of all we want to say thank you to the CT and Guests for participating in this!  Here's the line-up of talented "buggies" who are showcasing their affection for Miss Birthday Girl:

Pam and Missy – http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/ HERE

Tanya- http://www.scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/ NEXT

Stacey- http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Tanya Hahn- http://craftingoncaffeine.blogspot.com/

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/

Stephanie- http://www.stephanie-eaken.blogspot.com/

Katie- http://www.craftykhandy.blogspot.com/

Kathy- http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

Christine- http://scarletcalliope.wordpress.com/

Kristi- http://littlepapersprinkles.blogspot.com/

I (Missy) bet you are picking yourself up the floor with such a shock - me crafting!  Yes, I did and I absolutely had the best time using the newest Rumple Ribbon collections to make you a twisted rumple ribbon bracelet - love the colors and love you!

Aren't those colors gorgeous!! Great job, Missy!!

Well, Kim, another year older and yet I (Mama LoveBug) remain the same - 39 so you must have been born when I was 8.......hummmm, well, maybe that's not quite right!?!  I can still remember you as a child screaming at strangers and hating to get your hair washed; pointing out "people in buggies" as we traveled to Ft Wayne; being sad when your sisters told you were adopted (which wasn't true) as they showed you the birth certificate of a Cabbage Patch doll (hey, you couldn't read yet so you didn't know they were messing with you); and begging GG to open just one more present at Christmas time when you were supposed to be in bed, waiting for Santa to drop by! And what about the time you did something unmentionable at the dinner table when Jennifer had her first boyfriend as a guest.........ah yes, there are so many memories of you growing up - Daisy Scouts, Synchronized Swimming, Lightshines, the saxophone, and cheerleading.  You've grown into a wonderful daughter, wife, and mother.  We are blessed to have you in our lives!

I (Mama LoveBug) know you are a very loyal Hicksville Ace's Fan so I made you a paper brooch to wear at the kids' events - can you spot the LoveBug Creations White Simply Sheer?

Next, I spent a lot of time viewing tutorials to learn to make a 3-D paper armoire - can you spot Mama's Mesh and our new Dahlia rumple ribbon? Like the faux drawer and the handmade buttons?

And what's an armoire without a tag - the new greeting card for the b-day gal? Do you see the new Blue Bells rumple ribbon too?

You are truly Queen for the Day!!

We hope you like your gifts!

Happy Birthday - there will be paddlings with the cheeseboard later and potato soup to make it better!!.....LOL

Bye from Missy and Mama!

Our next surprise blog spot to check out is with the "flower guru" TANYA

Co-Hop - Fleurette Bloom and LoveBug Creations

Welcome to the Fleurette Bloom-LoveBug Creations Co-Hop. 
If you've flown over from Fleurette Bloom, then you've joined the parade at the start.

The pairing of LBC's fantastic rumple ribbon and other trimmings with Fleurette Bloom's outstanding SVG's and digital delights is a great way to jazz up your projects - who wants to be ho-hum? 

Not us gals.........so grab your favorite beverage and settle back for some crafting inspiration 

for just the right touch of class

Mama LoveBug is up first to share my wedding tags - both were inspired by LoveBug Creations ribbon collections and Fleurette Bloom digital paper and print and cut Puttin' On The Ritz.  
Couldn't you see something like this on the plate of a rehearsal dinner or wedding breakfast........there are lots of possibilities for these.

Recipe
LoveBug Creations Simply Sheer White Ribbon
LoveBug Creations Simply Black Rumple Ribbon
LoveBug Creations Mama's Mesh - two colors (pink and blue) and they are peeking out of the girls' dresses for extra posh!!
Fleurette Bloom digital paper and print and cut elements called Puttin' On The Ritz
Prima Marketing Mixed Media Doll Stamps by Julie Nutting (stamped, paper pieced, colored)

Hi Every-buggy!!!
It's Kimi
Weren't Mama Lovebug's Tags just BEAUTIFUL???
I love them!!!!
Now onto my project! I made a center piece for a beachy themed party! I really wish I had a beach party to go to! Brrrr...Maybe this will bring on the heat???

Full View

Close Up of Bottom

Close up of Octopus

Close Up Of Seagull

Close up of Mr.Starfish

Products used: Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon "Ocean View"

Lovebug Creations Mama's Mesh "Orange"

Fleurette Bloom: Ship's Ahoy! Digi Paper

Fleurette Bloom: Anchor, Octopus, Mr.Starfish, & Seagull from the

Ship's Ahoy! Elements Pack

Mason Jar

Paper Straws

And for my 2nd project:

"Work Like A Captain...

Play Like a Pirate!!!"

Products Used:

Lovebug Creations Mama's Mesh Black

Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon Simply Red

Fleurette Bloom: Ship's Ahoy! Digi Paper

Fleurette Bloom: Sailboat from the

Ship's Ahoy! Elements Pack

Now, how about some blog candy??

Fleurette Bloom is offering a $10 gift certificate to her ONLINE STORE

 AND

LoveBug Creations is offering a $10 gift certificate to their ONLINE STORE

  

So what do you have to do to be in the running???

1.  Become a follower of each crafter (if you're not already)

2. Leave a love note at each blog spot with your contact info
3. For extra chances to win like our Facebook Pages and leave a comment at

 Fleurette Bloom Designs
and
LoveBug Creations

4. Check back on Wednesday for the announcement of the winners

The co-hop line-up:

1. Fleurette: http://fleurettebloom.blogspot.com

2. Kimi & Pamela: http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com HERE

3. Stephanie: http://www.stephanie-eaken.blogspot.com/ NEXT

4: Dawn Mercedes: http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

5: Connie: http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/

6: Kristin: http://papercreationsbykristin.blogspot.com/

7: Katie: http://www.craftykhandy.blogspot.com/

8: Ilda: http://www.ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com/

9: Tanya: http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/

10: Chantel: http://chanscraftythings.blogspot.com.au/

11: Christine: http://www.scarletcalliope.com/

12: Kathy: http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/ 

13: Cheryl: http://dragonflydesigns58.blogspot.com/

PS: Lovebug Creations will be having another Blog Hop tomorrow to reveal the newest spring colors and trims. Stop by and be the first to see what's new!!

For your next touch of class, please visit the talented Stephanie

Stephanie's Kisses & Katie's Hugs LBC Take-Over ♥

Happy Wednesday Lovebug friends!
Today I am sharing a project I made for my daughter's sweet friend. I found this charm on sale and it happened to be her initial, so I bought it, knowing I could come up with something for her. I made her this bookmark:

 I started with 3 colors of rumple ribbon: Purple People Eater from the Fright Night collection, Green Goddess (which is now retired), and Kisses from the Loves Me...Love Me Knot collection and braided them together. The charm is tied on the end.
I thought this would be awesome to give her for her birthday along with a gift certificate to the bookstore.
You can read more about this project on my blog.
Have a wonderful day!

Katie
How about some sheer ribbon in Hugs to keep with the vintage feel??
I needed something light weight and still keep with the tea dye feel I wanted to use and Hugs was the perfect choice!

 

 

Hello Kitty Blog Hop

Welcome to the Hello Kitty Blog Hop.  

If you purred your way from Linda, you're on the right path, but if you stumbled upon this event and want to begin with our blog hostess, scamper over to Connie

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate you leaving a comment for all of these talented friends who are here sharing their ideas and creations. 

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

 

LoveBug Creations

will be giving one lucky winner a $10 shopping spree to their store.

So what do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a  comment letting them know what you like best about their projects. 

Then come back to Connie Can Crop and post that you followed the rules.

You will have until 12:00 am Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments. 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment  along the way!

Ready to spread some rainbows and love!!

Mama LoveBug here -This is a one-day hop to explore the creativity of using Hello Kitty in various ways, but do you know much about Hello Kitty?  Sanrio, a Japanese company, launched the first Hello Kitty product, a coin purse, in 1974 as a marketing tool to promote interest for the image.  Today Hello Kitty is on a huge number of products, videos, games, etc.  She does not have a mouth because the concept was to allow the user to project a happy or sad feeling through friendship.  Also, did you know the original Hello Kitty had blue as her dominant dress color?

She has been a UNICEF ambassador to the United States since 1983 and to Japan since 1994. Then, in 2008, she was appointed as the official Japanese ambassador of tourism to both Hong Kong and China, the first fictional character to hold this title.  Wow, who knew?!

I made a Hello Kitty Perpetual Calendar - the inside has 12 sheets (one for each month) that allow one to record important events by the month and day; there's also a back cover.  This is perfect for keeping track of birthdays and anniversaries and not to have to recopy dates onto a new calendar.

I used LoveBug Creations NEW Simply Sheer (Loves Me Loves Me Knot) for HK's bow.

Next I took one of the LoveBug Creations NEW Beautiful Blooms (white) and sprayed it with some pink highlights for interesting detailing - you can also use ink for a distressed look, but my HK is bright and cheery so I went with the spray!

Recipe

LoveBug Creations Online Store

LoveBug Creations Simply Sheer Ribbon

LoveBug Creations Beautiful Blooms

Handmade Perpetual Calendar Base

Hello Kitty designer paper and some pearlized embossed cardstock

Sizzix Top Note and Fan die

1. Connie~ http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/

2. Janet- www.janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com

3. Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/

4. Melisa~ www.melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com

5. Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com

6. Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

7. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE

8. Theresa - www.thescrapbookingqueen.com  NEXT

9. Julie - www.simplysilhouette.com

10. Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com

11. Georgiana ~ http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

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

Theresa is your next Hello Kitty stop

Just Chillin' Blog Hop

Welcome to the Just Chillin' Blog Hop - if you bounced over from Jenny, then you're on the right iceberg, but if you swam upon this and want to start with our blog hostess, join in with Connie

Penguins Unite!
It's me, Pandora Penguin, and I'm here to say hi.  I'm all decked out in my finery - I'm wearing my LBC Mama's Mesh stole and dazzling pin; I've chosen a 3-D flower with LBC Simply Sheer Ribbon and some twine and I've even got a gift bag for the event - So Let's Party!!

I'm sharing in some Just Chillin' Mojo Magic today as our theme is all about me and my kind.

We have a great sponsor for our hop - Creative Cuts with a $10 gift certificate - you need to fan each spot and leave a comment and then let our blog hostess, Connie, know you followed the rules!

So do you know much about penguins?  Let's see:

*We are aquatic, flightless birds that are highly adapted to life in the water.

*Our distinct tuxedo-like appearance is called countershading, a form of camouflage that helps keep us safe in the water.

*We do have wing-bones, though they are flipper-like and are extremely suited to swimming. We are the fastest swimming and deepest diving species of any birds.

*We are found almost exclusively in the southern hemisphere, where we catch our food underwater and raise our young on land. BTW, we do NOT live at the North Pole.

*In general, penguins closer to the Equator eat more fish and penguins closer to Antarctica eat more squid and krill (yummy)!

*My lifespan is 15 to 20 years.

*The smallest of us is the blue penguin also known as the fairy penguin (16 inches tall) and the largest is the emperor penguin (3 ½ feet tall).

*We are social birds. Many species feed, swim and nest in groups.

*I don’t jump – I bounce!

*Two-thirds of us are at risk, with five species officially considered endangered. Please be kind to us!!

Seriously, Mama LoveBug here for this National Awareness of Penguins! My project today is a Let's Just Chill party invitation card with two penguins from a Peachy Keen die I had, a Cameo-cut center step card using some fun Kathy Davis paper in various layers, and I used some of that paper for the penguins' hats.  The center is a 3-D flower from Lori Whitlock and the center of that is LBC Rumple Ribbon.

Here's the entire penguin parade in case you get lost:
1. Connie- http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com

2. Ellen -  http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com

3. Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com

4. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE

5. Beth~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com  NEXT

6. Nadja~ http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/

7. Christina ~ http://cema1cema.blogspot.com

8. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com

9. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

10. Robin Lane - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

11. Amanda - http://cricktncrafts.blogspot.com/

12. Jessica- http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

13. Holli - http://SunflowerHolli.blogspot.com

14. Wandy Pizarro - http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com

Remember no matter how you rumple your ribbon and piece your paper, 

have fun with it.........cyberpenguins........Mama LoveBug

Well, I hope you enjoyed my spot and now I'll send you on to BETH

Patchwork This and That - Part 2

Good Morning Crafties!

Mama LoveBug here to continue one of my favorite techniques -
making patchwork paper designs

In my previous post Patchwork Part 1 I used a SU top note die; for this one I'll share a Sizzix fan die and a Sizzix bow.

Let me start with the finished project using LBC Simply Sheer Ribbon from our online store HERE:

Just as I created the card from the last post - I used Kathy Davis paper cut at 5 1/2 x 7 with a band across the top onto which I stamped the sentiment.  Then I created a patchwork fan using the Sizzix fan.

For purposes of demonstration, I am showing a similar fan to the one I made for this card - this one used blues and purples.  I punched out 12 squares of KD paper and layered them onto a piece of Kraft paper, ran it through my Big Kick with the Sizzix fan die and created this.

Next I used a Sherri Baldy Bestie for my image, and finished her off with a LoveBug Creations Simple Sheer bow, slipped the fan under the top of the card's band, and was good to go for another b-day card.

I really love the LBC Simply Sheer Ribbon for that just right touch of elegance!!  Lastly, here's a pic of sample patchwork creations - the bow, the fan, and the top note.  

Remember, no matter how you rumple your ribbon and piece your paper, 

have fun with it..........cyberhugs...........Mama LoveBug.

Dawn Rene, Dorcas & Stacey ♥

(Happy??) Friday the 13th!!!

Dawn Rene, Docas & Stacey are sharing some

down-right gorgeous-ness with you today!!!

 

Dawn Rene

Yes! Another Prima Julie Nutting Doll Stamp - I can't help myself :-) I took a break from the holiday projects. This doll tag is decorated with three different kinds of Lovebug Creations products - Rumpled Ribbon, Mama's Mesh, and Simply Sheer. The rumpled ribbon is Sunflower. They are discontinuing this color - so stop by the store and stock up!

Supplies

Ribbon: Lovebug Creations' - Rumpled Ribbon - Sunflower, Mama's Mesh- Dark Yellow, Simply Sheer - Winter Wishes

Stamps: Prima Marketing - Julie Nutting Doll "Ruffled Doll", Rubbernecker - Layered Flowers

Paper: Fancy Pants Designs - Park Bench, Julie Nutting Tag Pad

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Embellishments: Fibers, Eyelet

 

 

Dorcas

It's Christmas Time!

What a fabulous time to make awesome little treats for kids and non-kids alike.

I used Merry Mesh for this sweet mini coffee cup treat holder.  Be sure to check out my blog for more details.

 

 

Stacey

Hi there!

Stacey from Stacey's Creative Corner

here to show you my project for this week.

I decided to make a little lantern to put on my kitchen bar:

I have a little battery operated tealight candle inside that lights it up in the evening. 

For my project, I used some of white that comes in the 

Christmas Candy Simply Sheer Collection.

You can read more about my project on my blog

Stacey's Creative Corner

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day! 

 

 

Let It Snow Blog Hop

Welcome to the Let It Snow Blog Hop!!

Grab a warm beverage and sit back to enjoy the projects today with the theme of winter and snow!  Did you trek over from Cindy?  If so you made it here, but if you got caught in a snow storm and want to start with our blog hostess, venture over to Lisa.

My first card is a criss-cross design - I used two different 12 x 12 papers - one from Crate Paper (patterned) and the other from Paper Nest (plain red sorbet); this actually was enough to make two different looking cards; it allows you to have a pocket and you can write your personal message on the back of the large tag in the pocket.

I also used the following:
*Sentiment - Happy Holidays from my stamp stash
*Punch for snowmen
*Jaded Blossom dies
*SU Snowflake framelits
*LoveBug Creation Rumple Ribbon

You can google many tutorials on how to construct this card and it can be cut either in a vertical or horizontal style - mine is horizontal.

Here are several more with the same idea plus photos of the insert of each - SU cardstock, a snow person sticker, Bestie snow girl, and of course, LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon on the first and LBC Simply Sheer on the second

Hope you enjoyed the snow inspiration to create your own Let It Snow projects!
Blog Line Up

1. Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2. Julie (Cricut Chick)  ~ www.simplysilhouette.com

3. Tricia - http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/

4. Lori ~ http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

5. Sarah~ www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

6. Heather ~ http://paper-junkie.blogspot.com

7. Cindy -  http://www.cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com/

8. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE

9. Melisa http://melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/  NEXT

10. Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

11. Jessica-http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/

12. Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

13. Aisha - http://londonskyedesigns.net

14. Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

15. Nadja ~ http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com

16. Carla ~ http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

17. Inga ~ http://mommahobbit.blogspot.ca/

18. Christine ~ http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

19. Debbie W ~ http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

20. Carolyn S. ~http://www.grandmacarol46580.blogspot.com

21. Elizabeth ~ http://www.ejoym.blogspot.com

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

Now I will send you on to crafty Melissa