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

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

Welcome back to Day Two of the Pam's Spooktacular 40th Birthday Blog Hop!  Hopefully you saw some inspirational projects yesterday and want to add even more ideas to your arsenal of crafty things AND hopefully you hopped here from Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

The line up for today is a bit different so check out these crafty spooktaculars today:

Pam - http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com  BLOG HOSTESS

Jennifer F. - http://wunderscreations.blogspot.com
Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/  PREVIOUS
Pam Lash - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com  NEXT
Nancy - http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/
Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
Lissa Marie www.somanycrafts.com
Vanessa T - http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com
Paula Jennings - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com
Kris Parsons - http://scrappinbykris.blogspot.com
Maria Matter - http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com
Nicole Elliott - http://teachdanz.blogspot.com
Amy T - http://thebestofme-amy.blogspot.ca/
Lluvia- http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com
Carolyn- http://www.grandmacarol46580.blogspot.com/
Jennifer - http://creativecricutdesigns.blogspot.com
Erica http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
Jessi~ http://mylifeinartsncrafts.blogspot.com/

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.

For today's project I made a Halloween paper brooch using Halloween paper, a SU flower punch, 2 brads - a bat and a candy corn piece, plus a decorative flower center. Paper brooches can be worn on a shirt, jacket, purse, backpack, etc - I've even had customers buy them to decorate lampshades - the possibilities are endless for wearable art! 

Then I fashioned a gift box with some gold-embossed Halloween characters stamped on SU card stock.  The spider paper will be cut to fit inside the box and the Halloween brooch will sit on top of that paper for a fun gift.

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 

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

Day #2 - Ginger Snap Scraps Grand Opening Blog Hop - Wearable Art

Welcome to the Ginger Snap Scraps Grand Opening Blog Hop!  This is Day #2 and we’ve got even more lovely projects to showcase products at Cori’s online shore known as Ginger Snap Scraps located at www.gingersnapscraps.com Please visit Ginger Snap Scraps today and enjoy free shipping on $25 orders to the U.S. and Canada!

If you didn’t hop yesterday, I encourage you to scope out my posting below this one. 

So let’s enjoy a bit of crafty fun with these talented ladies in the line-up!

  

Ginger Snap Scraps - http://ginger-snap-scraps.blogspot.com

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

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

Pam L- http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/  NEXT

Jamie - http://thesassyprincess.blogspot.com

Liz - http://scrapiliciouslife.blogspot.com/

Julie- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/

Tammy- http://tampatha.wordpress.com

Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com

Barbara - http://blackholeartstudio.blogspot.com

Missy- http://tangledwebsoftangwen.blogspot.com

Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com

Barb Orvis- http://bugbites411.blogspot.com/

My love of making brooches is well known in my crafty zone – these can be worn on a jacket, blouse, purse, scarf, etc.  I even have customers who like to put them on old lampshades to dress them up.  The possibilities are endless. 

For this brooch I used DCWV Chateau Lavender cardstock (like one of yesterday's pocket cards) – I punched out the blossoms using a SU flower punch, a prima mini rose for the center, and worked some magic piecing together this wearable art.  I've included front and back pics of my wearable art piece.

DCWV http://www.gingersnapscraps.com/DCWV_c_69.html

Also I made a few more pocket cards using DCWV Lace and Linen Stack, La-La Land Marci in two different images, and suitable sentiments by Pink By Design.  The two cards were from one sheet of paper because it's double sided so you can see the economic benefits to employing such paper for several different cards.  For the last one I used Fashionista DCWV cardstock and a Loralie Design Art Stamp, that I embossed and then colored for more of a vintage look (for more info on the pocket cards see Day #1 posting below).

DCWV http://www.gingersnapscraps.com/DCWV_c_69.html

La-La Land http://www.gingersnapscraps.com/La-La-Land_c_64.html

Pink By Design http://www.gingersnapscraps.com/Pink-By-Design-Stamps_c_101.html

Thanks for hopping today and remember to have fun with your crafting!...........drop me a comment and/or become a follower if you've a mind..........cyberhugs………..Mama LoveBug

Your next stop on today's hop is Pam L- http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/

Kimberly's Spring Fling Blogaversary Hop

Welcome to Kimberly’s Spring Fling Blogaversary Hop.  
LoveBug Creations (Pam aka Mama LoveBug) is pleased to be a part of this event today.  Congrats to Kimberly on being a blogger for a whole year! Kimberly has blog candy with specific requirements on her own site, so if you jumped into the hop without viewing her blog, you might want to zip back to see her info. Her sponsors for the hop are:


Creative Kut ~ $10 gift Certificate, Melissa Deuss KaDoddle Bug ~ $20 Gift Certificate, Mickie Burks Osman ~ a paper pack and some stamping goodies, Lucy Kelleher ~ Close To My Heart ~ December Stamp of the Month, Nikki Schiltz Calmes ~ Paper Piecings by Nikki ~ $25 credit to Paper Piecings by Nikki, and Scraptastical Kreations ~ $20 Gift Certificate 

This hop started out as a one day affair and has now blossomed to a two day event and just like flowers popping up in the garden take on a uniqueness, so do our hop spots, each in her own way a treasure in Kimberly's Spring Fling.

The blog lineup is as follows:

1.  Kimberly Pate ~  http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/

2. Kari Sanchez ~ http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/

3. Lisa Peters  ~ http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

4. Mickie Osmon ~ www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com

5. Audrey Dickinson (Scrappie EMT) ~ http://scrappyemt.blogspot.com

6. Tiffany Grant-Simmons ~ http://angel4ever-thecraftyteacher.blogspot.com/

7. Lynne Kirsch - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/

8. Marleen Gallagher - http://www.marleens-crafty-space.blogspot.com/

9. Pamela Pattison Lash - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE

10. Tricia Colon ~ http://mycrazybubble.blogspot.com/ NEXT

11. Michele Eickholt ~ http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com/

12. Staci McD ~ http://preciousmem.blogspot.com

13. Katie ~ http://www.ktsangels.blogspot.com/

14. Lucy Kelleher - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com

15. Lisa Woodward ~ http://mycraftyspaces.blogspot.com/

16. Melissa Deuss - www.kadoodlebugdesigns.blogspot.com

17. Elecia Betts - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

18. Leslie Dawn Bigam-Krochta - http://www.lesliekcreations.blogspot.com/

19. Mary Finstrom http://www.scrappintoday.blogspot.com/

20. Christine Oxner http://christine-tac-angel.blogspot.com/ 

21. Jessica Owens http://toocutebyjessica.blogspot.com/

For my first project I designed a pocket card with florals and spring colors to go with Kimberly's theme and felt a crafter groove going on to team two elements - sentiment stamps by Pink By Designs and an art stamp by Loralie Art Stamps Designs called "Hattie".

My granddaughter, Savannah, and I made up a song - "I'm crimping, I'm cutting" which fits this card - I made a pocket card with Heidi Grace double-sided designer paper and after forming the pocket I crimped a strip to go on the outside of the pocket lip.  It almost looks like patterned ribbon and stamped the sentiment on patterned paper, punched it out, and adhered it a little off-center below the crimped strip.

"A good friend shops with you for scrap supplies...a true friend helps you hide them." So true, so true!

Next came the insert using a new technique to me - double stamping.  I stamped the Hattie image on SU whisper white card stock, then stamped her again on the patterned paper.  After using my watercolor pencils and markers on the white image, I fussy cut her patterned paper hat, dress, and purse and attached these pieces to the white image.  I finished this off by using a corner chomper.  This was my first time trying this technique with these art stamps and I liked the results.

Here's a close-up where you can see the more detailed hair coloring and the use of stickles. - "When in doubt add glitter!"

And here is the finished pocket card for the hop.

For my second project I took a delightful paper pack from K and Company:

From this bountiful set, I selected several gorgeous papers and created my signature wearable art - brooches (or paper flowers).  I use a punch, adhesives, and decorative centers in my designs.  When they're dry, I affix a jeweler's backing or pin to the back of the brooch, so one can actually wear these or put them on purses, scarves, lamp shades, etc.   You can even wear them in your hair - endless possibilities! Here's the garden of brooches from this pack:

Thanks for stopping by my garden.....If you've a moment, become a fan of LBC and leave me a comment - as you know, anyone who prepares a project, writes a posting, and takes care of the little details of hopping, it's nice to get a mention.............cyberhugs from Mama LoveBug as you hop over to Tricia's blog garden at 

http://mycrazybubble.blogspot.com/

Paper Piecings By Nikki DT Offering - Bottle Cap Wearable Art

Bottle Caps Turned into Wearable Art

Mama LoveBug knows that bottle caps are hot, hot, hot!  One can use them for all kinds of scrappy projects, including wearable art (i.e. brooches).  If you go to Paper Piecings By Nikki, you’ll see that she has a set called Super Mario Bros (along with two sets for Twilight).  My granddaughter loves Super Mario and when she goes back to school I wanted her to have a Super Mario Bros brooch.  She can wear it on a shirt, jacket, or put it on her book bag!!

Here’s the brooch, which is made entirely out of paper, plus a SU button and some decorative twine!

The link to get you to the bottle caps is http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/category_26/Bottle-Cap-Images-commercial.htm

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

Paper Piecings By Nikki DT Offering - It's Thursday - How About a Holiday Brooch??

Well, if you're viewing this post you'll see #4 project for my holiday set of Baking Memories from Paper Piecings by Nikki located at http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

This component is all about wearable art (my brooch collection) - when I saw the SU patterned paper that my daughter, Melissa, gave me, I just had to make a brooch from it.  This is a dynamite red pattern that worked so well with the card, the bookmark, and the tag..........so here's what I designed:

You'll notice outer layer and inner layer are made from the patterned paper and the middle layer is embossed from plain matching red paper.  The center is a prima flower - all made from paper!!

Here's a picture of the complete set:

The card, the tag, the brooch, and the bookmark...........I really had lots of fun making these - and isn't that what handmade crafting is all about??

Enjoy your holiday crafting and definitely share the love.............cyberhugs........Mama LoveBug!

Welcome to the Calendar Blog Hop

(If you wish to go to Tanya's Surprise Blog Hop, which goes through this weekend, please scroll down to the next posting and check out Kim's Not-So-Mini Album - there's a few special blog prizes there too!)
Welcome to the Calendar Blog Hop, hosted by Zeni, a true gem of a crafter and friend.  This hop will go from November 26-27 so we at LoveBug Creations hope you take the time to check out the amazing crafters who have donated their time and talent to participate.  The blog order is as follows:

Zeni - http://www.scrappyzeni.com/

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  - Here

Gloria - http://www.omascrafts.blogspot.com    - Next

Amanda- http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Roberta - http://www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com

Christy - http://www.90days2agodchick.blogspot.com

Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Liz - http://www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com

Elsa-http://cricutlvr.blogspot.com

Jessica - http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/

Sandra- http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/ 

Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/

Erika - http://www.craftysprouts.com/

Mama LoveBug is flying solo for this hop due to an impending birth of baby *** Cremar; Kimi sends her love to all…………………..

When our crafty friend Zeni invited me to participate in her Calendar Blog Hop, I was very honored to design something with the theme of “calendar”.  I wanted to create a piece of wearable art (aka brooch) that would coordinate with a calendar.  At first I thought about making a brooch from an old calendar, which would have worked except I didn’t have any interesting old calendars that I wanted to use.  So I searched the Internet and found a very intricate and ancient calendar used by the Mayan culture. The ancient Mayas invented a calendar of remarkable accuracy and complexity; it's one of the oldest!  Think about how vital your calendar is to keep you organized and engaged in each day’s events.  What would we do without a calendar in terms of knowing when major life events will occur?  There is a plethora of information on this culture and its calendar, which you can find at: 

http://history.howstuffworks.com/central-american-history/mayan-calendar.htm

So with that in mind I took a picture of the calendar, designed some paper from it, and created a Mayan calendar brooch, which I would say is unique on several levels. 

The Mayan Calendar Paper

Two shots of the finished project

This wearable art could be worn as a brooch, pinned to a scarf or purse, or threaded on a chain for a stunning pendant!

And what's a blog hop without some sweet, sweet, candy???  Here's what I have to offer - a cute stamp, a pack of flower embellies, and some darling Stampin' Up fabric. Think of the projects you could make with these!!

1. Become a follower of our blog; if you're already one - tell me!
2. Leave a comment, answer the question - "what's your favorite month and why",  and a way to get ahold of you.
3. We love all our fans but sad to say our blog candy must stay in the USA.

On Monday, November 28, a winner will be drawn by Kim (if she's not in the hospital yet.....LOL) and we'll post info. 

Thanks for hopping by, and make sure you check out the next blog hop spot with Gloria - http://www.omascrafts.blogspot.com 

Cyber hugs to all........Mama LoveBug

Some Custom Orders for Wearable Art

Mama LoveBug participated in a craft show recently and was commissioned to do a couple of custom orders of wearable art.  I have local sports team brooches for Ayersville, Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Fairview, Fayette, Montpelier, North Central, and more plus the ever popular OSU! Here's a few pictures of other custom designs:

Overview Picture

Leukemia Awareness Brooch

Piano Brooch

Thanks for stopping by..........cyberhugs!

Mama LoveBug Is Vintage and Has Flower Garden Brooches for Sale

My daughter, Kim, said in her last post that she'd show a picture of the birthday card that she made for me.  I'm vintage, not old........hey it works for me.  Thank you, Kim - it's lovely!

I also wanted to show off my newest flower garden of wearable art - brooches with floral pizzazz.  They are for sale on our FB page or you can order directly by emailing me at pam_lash at yahoo dot com for particulars.

Thanks for stopping by..........cyber hugs!

Surprise Baby Shower Blog Hop For KIMI

Well, Kimi, I hope we surprised you with this Baby Shower Blog Hop, which goes from Oct 15-16.  Several of your crafty friends decided to throw you a shower because they are nuts about you and I get to do the lead-in and shout SHOWER SURPRISE!!  I hope all goes well for you and your little bundle-to-be– healthy and happy is what I wish for little ******. 

Hugs and kisses to you, crafty Kimi………here’s a wonderful bunch of gals who join in with the hop and each has made something terrific as a remembrance of this time in your life.  As guests, please hop along and enjoy the talent. 

Here’s the blog spot order:

Pam - Lovebug Creations - www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com (Here)

Tanya - Scrappin' KY Momma - www.scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com (Next)

Candace - Paper Crafts by Candace - www.papercraftsbycandace.blogspot.com

Haidee - Created 2B Unique - www.created2bunique.blogspot.com 

Jenny - Crazy About Cricut - www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com 

Lisa - Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons - www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com 

Liz - WhichCraft - www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com 

Mandie - Mandie's Scrappin - www.mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com

Martha - A Scrapping Time - www.pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com

Sarah - Pink Cricut - www.pinkcricut.com 

Michelle - Scrappin' with my Bug - www.scrappinwithmybug.com 

Zeni - Scrappy Zeni - www.scrappyzeni.com

First up, I made you a baby card and when you actually receive it, there’ll be something special inside.  Here’s the baby card.

Next I had to make a baby brooch and wound up designing two – check out the pink baby carriage.

Lastly, although I didn’t “make” this, I knew you needed a new baby bag. At LoveBug Creations we gals are known for our fondness of all things Vera Bradley, so here’s your new tote!

But wait – there’s more……..Kimi is wavering on girls’ names so I thought it might be fun to help her name Baby Cremar………here’s what I’d like you to do –

1. Become a fan of LoveBug Creations if you aren’t already – we love our followers!

2. Leave a comment with a first and middle name you think goes with surname Cremar and a way to get ahold of you.

3.  Unfortunately our blog candy must stay in the USA. 

4.  On Monday, October 17, I will use random.org to give the winner some blog candy (Kim may not go with your suggestion but this could be fun!)

Thanks in advance for playing along.  Here’s what you could win – SU fabric, clear stamp, rub-ons, and little flower embellies.

But wait – there’s even more……."We all have a message for Kimi. Use this letter C and continue through the blogs to get the full message. Leave your message on the last blog for a chance at some awesome blog candy" thanks to our amazing friend, Zeni!

Your next hop stop is the wonderful Tanya, Scrappin KY Momma  www.scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com

Thanks for your participation………..cyberhugs………..Mama LoveBug!!