Mondays With Mama - Bonjour Triple Stamped Card

Bonjour is a French word meaning "good day".  Don't you know someone who would love that expression and appreciate the sentiment from your handmade card?  

Mama LoveBug here wishing you all Bonjour with a triple stamped card.  That's the way I roll on a Monday!!

What did I use?  Well of course I had in mind some LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon - Southern Sass Collection - peach blossom store info

And then I added Stampin Up cardstock and whisper white paper for the triple stamping mats; I employed a few butterfly-dragonfly-flowers from my stamp stash and a Julie Nutting Paper Doll stamped and fussy cut plus the sentiment from her set - Bonjour.  To complete the theme I stamped a building - do you recognize it??

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

The Best Layout w/ Stephanie ♥

 

Hey Lovebug friends! Stephanie here today. I hope this post finds you all well & enjoying the last Tuesday of July!!
I have a layout to share today that was inspired by this layout on Pinterest:

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I  have used Dahlia from the Southern Sass collection for the bow tied around my picture. I also used 4 Beautiful Blooms-2 white (one small & one medium sized), a medium sized one in Kisses, and a medium sized one in Envious. 

I just adore these clay flowers! I know I have said it before but I will say it again-they are so versatile & fun to add to any project!!

You can read more about my layout on my blog.

Thanks for letting me share with you!

Stay crafty, friends!

  

 

 

Monday With Mama LoveBug - Thinking of You Card

Paper dolls are so much fun to use as a focal point of a card.  The joy of picking out paper for an outfit and incorporating this into a particular theme or event brings endless possibilities.

Mama LoveBug from LoveBug Creations here on this Monday to share a "Thinking of You" card using a vintage girl stamp to say hi to someone special.

Recipe for a Thinking of You card

*LoveBug Creations Mama's Mesh - beige for texture and interest store details

*LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon Southern Sass collection- peach blossom store details

*Unity Stamp - vintage paper doll

*Sentiment stamp - Julie Nutting

*Background stamp - Tim Holtz

*Chevron paper from my stash 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 folded in half

*Gel pen for accenting 

*Corner rounder

*Jewels to match the blue of the doll dress

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

Mama LoveBug's Mama - It's Your Birthday!!

It's your birthday, mama and so happy you are celebrating 92 years of living!!  

This is Mama LoveBug here today to say............Happy Birthday to my Mama!!

Mama's Rose and Peach Blossom from the Southern Sass LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon HERE
 are two of the ingredients in my tag greeting card in a box - mine has magnets on the back so it will adhere to a mirror for my mom!!

Add to this a straw, a big SVG flower, some lovely sentiments, and a paper doll (Janie's Dolls from Paper Wishes) and lots of love for Mom.

When I was a very little girl my mom introduced me to the joys of paper dolls - we would spend lots of time cutting them out by hand and dressing them up.  My long-standing love for all things paper doll has grown from that.  For this doll I stamped her three times to get the skin tone, the dress, and the hair from various papers and then I pieced her together.  When the project was finished, I sprayed it with Goosebumps Shimmer Spray for some sparkle and shine.  I added the magnet to the back and voila - my project for today.

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

Connie's Cheery Layout ♥

Hello Lovebugs!!

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

This week I have a simple cheery layout for you.

 

 

My photo mats pop with my favorite color combo of teal and black along with some yummy LBC Rumple Ribbon, I love the Southern Sass Collection and Buttercup looks gorgeous on these mats!

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

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Card Kit w/ Katie ♥

Have you tried these card kits yet??? You can find them on HSN and HOLY COW!!!! They make the nicest, most detailed cards in literally minutes! Now, the kits include perefctly coordinated little bows, but I have to confess, I prefer my Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations. I like to wrap around a card and often like the knot as opposed to a bow. You might see a few more of these in the next few posts because I just LOVE how quickly they come together. This Garden Window set is perfectly matched to the Spring Collection from Lovebug Creations!

 

Connie's Cute Spring Banner ♥

Hello Lovebugs!!
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here (finally with my finished banner project) to share using my favorite LoveBug Creations Products!! 

I started these buggy creations weeks ago with the plan to create a cute Spring wreath. But my plans did not work out. Sigh! Instead I turned my frown upside down and created this adorable Springtime Banner using Dahlia Rumple Ribbon from the Southern Sass Collection for my pretty Insect panels. I just love the way this finished banner turned out and hope you do too.

 

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

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The Mama Mia Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mama Mia Blog Hop

We are here to honor and cherish our Moms this weekend the best way we crafters know how, with a blog hop showcasing some amazing projects either for a special mom or about a special mom in our lives.. We hope that our projects will show Moms everywhere just how special they are to us all.

You should have hopped over from Alicia

If you are just joining us and wish to start at the beginning,

Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this Blog Hop.

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!

Please be sure to visit their Blog
http://pinkandmainblog.com/

Shop
http://www.pinkandmain.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pinkandmain

Pink & Main has graciously donated this adorable Super Mom-themed Stamp Set.

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 stop by our sponsor's page and be sure to like her on facebook!! 

You will have until 12:00 am Monday 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!

Being the mother of four daughters, I have always tried to pass the love around, trying never to favor one versus the other.  I'm very proud of all my girls, two of whom are super mothers in their own right!
My Mama Mia will be 92 in another month and she is the very best mom in the world!! My favorite memories revolve around food as she is an outstanding cook; my particular favorite is her homemade spaghetti and meatballs - world class!! Since I'm an only child, I always have her undivided and unconditional love as she has mine!

My first project is a Mother's Day card for my own Mama Mia using one of my favorite styles -

Triple Stamping!

Everything's Coming Up Roses For You, Mama Mia!

Recipe

LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon Southern Sass Collection - Buttercup HERE

Pink by Design sentiment: A mother holds her child's hand for a while but their heart, forever (love this)

Heartfelt Creations rose and floral stamps

Janie's adorable little girl stamp from Paper Wishes

Stampin Up cardstock, dimensionals, and ink

Colored pencils and gel pen for accenting

Pink pearls (the long piece at the bottom was just a scrap left over from cutting the mats)

For those of you who want to create a triple-stamped card, here are the dimensions I used:

Dimensions for the stamped layers - 1 each

2" x 3-1/4"

3" x 4-1/4"

4" x 5-1/4"

Dimensions for the cardstock mat layers - 1 each

2-1/4" x 3-1/2"

3-1/4" x 4-1/2"

5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (fold and score at 4-1/2" for card base to get a great crease).......and have lots of fun stamping and decorating

Next, I thought I'd try something new (for me) - quadruple stamping and here's my first attempt:

Quadruple the Love - For My Daughters

I was looking for a tutorial on this and
found one at Krafting Kreations HERE

Recipe

LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon Sunset from the Island Breeze Collection HERE

Stampin Up floral flourish stamp, cardstock, and ink

Pink pearls and gel pen for accent

Pink by Design sentiment - A mother understands what a child does not say

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:

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

2. Cardmonkey- http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com

3. Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

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

5. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com  NEXT

6. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

7. Elizabeth - www.ejoym.blogspot.com

8. Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

9. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

10. Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com

11. Jessica -  www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

12. Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

13. Diane - http://thehappyscrapbooker.blogspot.com/

Remember no matter how you bunch your blooms, rumple your ribbon, and piece your paper, have fun with it.................Happy Mother's Day.........Mama LoveBug

Please join Sarah and see what she's created!!

Dawn Mercedes Gorgeous Spring Card ♥

 Hi crafters!

This is Dawn, of Sunnyside Up, just checking in on this fantastic Friday!

By now, spring has even popped up here in Michigan and I thought I'd show you a frilly 

card that will get you lots of admiration b/c of the embellishments!

I folded a long, tall envie into a gate fold.

The edge with Buttercup rumple ribbon from the Southern Sass Collection by Lovebug Creations.  Then, I bedecked the top flap using Spring Lilac and Blue Bells from the Gardens of Tara Collection.

I used Glue Dots  ® to adhere these Beautiful Blooms to my flap.

A Repositional Glue Dot keeps my flap shut!

I love these flowers.  They are lightweight and colorful.

What colors would YOU like to see in the LBC store?

I created this simple card.  

Well..honestly...I cut down a pre fab card to fit inside my envie. 

After I added a lilac insert and the watercoloring/sequins...who would think this was 

ever store bought!

Show your gratitude with a whole lot of flare and style...

For more colors, please sashay on over to the Lovebug Creations store! 

Thanks so much for dropping by today!!

Or, should I say, "Merci!!"

 

Connie's Sweet Banner Center ♥

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

 

I am sharing another one of my buggy creations using Dahlia Rumple Ribbon from the Southern Sass Collection for my pretty Butterfly. She is going to be the center of my Springtime Banner. Won't she shine?!! Be sure to stop by next week to see my finished banner.

 

 

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

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Connie's Springtime Sass ♥

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

 

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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

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Kathy & Dorcas Cheer Us Up ♥

Happy Monday Lovebug Friends!

 

It's Kathy, from Kathy and Kids, and I'd like to share with you a card that I made using the new "Dahlia" Rumple Ribbon.

 

I spent yesterday going through my card stash, and making more "uplifting" cards to send to a friend for her church project.  This is one of the cards that I made.  I hope it brings a smile to someone :)

 

 

Please stop on by my blog for all the details.

 

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

 

Dorcas

Hi friends. It's Teacher Appreciation time. The school's PTA asked that I help with their gifts. This cute tag was made using Harvest Moon rumple ribbon. I love the bright color. 

 

 

 

Kathy Makes Us Smile ♥

Happy Monday Lovebug Friends!

 

It's Kathy, from Kathy and Kids, and I'm here to share with you a this cute card featuring some "Peach Blossom" Rumple Ribbon from the newly released "Southern Sass" collection.

 

 

Isn't the dolly cute?!  I hope this makes you smile!

 

Be sure to stop by my blog for all the details.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Connie's Sweet Easter Card ♥

 

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

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

I want to wish you a very Blessed Easter from LoveBug Creations and myself using Dahlia Rumple Ribbon from the Southern Sass Collection. 

 

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

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