What a Witch ! Blog Hop!

Welcome to the What a Witch! Blog Hop

Hocus Pocus and Eye of Newt

We've got a Hop for you that is spooky yet cute!

Add a few whiskers of  Cat

and stir together in my big pointed Hat ....POOF!!!

You should have arrived from Witch HOLLI

Connie Can Crop is creating the spells in this Witch of a Blog Hop.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate you leaving a comment for all of these witchy women who are here casting spells with their creations. 

I have a fantastic sponsor this month, Miss Kate Cuttables.

One lucky winner will get to choose two Bundles or files of their choice ($6.00 value)

Please visit Miss Kate Cuttables HERE

Follow their blog HERE

you can find them on facebook HERE

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.

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

Winner will be announced on Wednesday here at Connie Can Crop.

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

Grab your broomsticks and join us for some wicked fun!

Halloween cards are lots of fun to create and deliver to those special witches in your life!  I decided to use my Cameo to cut two basic card shapes and pull together some fun "witchy" stamps and other embellies to inspire you to design a card for someone you cherish.  

Remember the key to cards (from my POV) is using some interesting elements starting with the paper.  The paper I grabbed was from a Halloween pack I found at JoAnn's. It was just the right thickness to easily cut with the Cameo and sturdy enough to efficiently stand up for display. 

After all isn't the whole point to our paper crafting the joy of having one's cards on display (not tucked in a drawer)? Here's a few of my efforts:

The focal point on this side step card is a Dyan Reaveley stamp with some handmade embellies like the flower, the witchy hat, twine, Stickles, and LoveBug Creations Halloween Grunge ribbon.

A blog hop card fest wouldn't be complete for me without using a Julie Nutting paper doll stamp plus some more embellies for this easel center step card.

I am in love with the Tim Holtz Crazy Birds stamp set and had to incorporate a crazy bird witch for this side step card.  Tim Holtz also has another set called Crazy Little Things (witch hat, pumpkin, broom) that can also be stamped for projects.  The skull is a Dyan Reaveley stamp.

My last sample is for a special little witch - kids love owls so this easel center step card focuses on the little witch and her owl friends.  This stamp set was cheap but engaging. Tie a piece of rumple ribbon around the center and add a cute sentiment for some Halloween fun!

 Up next is CHRISTINA

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

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

Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

Holli - http://www.sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

Christina - http://cema1cema.blogspot.com

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

Sarah - http://www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

Tricia - http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com

Audrey- http://kricutkreations.blogspot.com

Veronica- http://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com

Michelle- http://www.michellekinder.blogspot.com

Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com 

Rhonda - http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com

Create A Card Blog Hop

Welcome to the Create A Card Blog Hop!

We are so happy you could join us today. This is a one day blog hop, but don’t worry you have until Monday to

stop by all the blogs and leave a comment to be entered into the drawing for the wonderful prize we have for

you today.

Catherine Pooler, founder of Stamp Nation and Creativity Grows Here has generously donated a trial

membership to Stamp Nation for us to give away to those who hop along with us.

To be entered in the drawing, just comment and follow each of the blogs on the hop today. That’s it, it is just

that easy.  Prizes will be drawn and announced on Theresa’s blog  on Wednesday, April 1st.

If you started at the beginning of the hop with our hostess Theresa , you should have arrived here from Ashley

Now on with the projects!

I love to do triple-stamping and triple-dry embossing cards so I've included some samples of each.  I also decided to showcase some cards for subjects crafters sometimes don't like to deal with - masculine cards and sympathy cards.  Here's my samples:

And I also made a few birthday and thinking of you types to share.

Please be sure to hop over to all the other wonderful blogs too.

Here is the entire line-up:

Theresa ~ http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com/

Sandy ~ www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com

Lyne ~ http://lynnseverydayideas.blogspot.com

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

Shavon ~ http://scrappingvon.blogspot.com/

Jessica ~ www.stampinandcraftin.blogspot.com

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

Ashley ~ http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

Pamela ~ http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE

La-Vie ~ http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com

Deborah ~http://www.scrappingmamma.net

Rhonda - http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com

And now I'll send you on to see what's happening with La-Vie

Connie & Dawn Mercedes Share Beautiful Cards ♥

Hello Lovebugs!!

 

It's my day with another new project to share using my favorite LoveBug Creations Products!! 

Today I bring you a very basic but elegant card featuring some Simply White Rumple Ribbon. I just love the way the white looks against the darker background of this card. Hope you enjoy it 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

Connie Can Crop

 

Dawn Mercedes

 

Hey there! This is Dawn from Sunnyside Up...

to show you how Lovebug Creations' rumple ribbon

is as sweet as can be 

 is during the autumn season!

Keep your eye on the blue, blue skies of autumn before the snow/rain/sleet/ grey start up!

But don't worry..there is also Simply Grey Rumple Ribbon for those days too!

Thanks dropping by today!

Enjoy your weekend!

 

Dawn Mercedes, Kristi & Connie's Fab Friday Take-Over ♥

 

It's Friday, Lovebugs!!!

Yay for the weekend!!!!

We've got 3 fabulous CT members taking over the blog today...and each project is something to behold!!!! So sit back & be inspired!!!!

 

Dawn Mercedes

I used Augusta, from the Family Ties Collection...

and paired it up with Rosebud, a retired rumple ribbon color.

Don't you just love that there are always new colors released by

Lovebug Creations? Just be sure not to wait when you see a color that catches your eye!!

 

Kristi

Hello Lovebuggies! Happy Friday!

Kristi here from Little Paper Sprinkles! 

I am tired of winter, who's with me?

Today's card shows that lol 

HELLO SUNSHINE! 

On n today's projects I used on of my to go to Rumple Ribbons

Simply Gray!

For more details and pics Click HERE

Have a great day!
Kristi ♥

Connie

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop 

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

 

I loved this paper line I used for National Pet Day so much I decided to create a card with some of my scraps. This stamp is one I haven't used in "fur-ever" too! LOL! Doesn't this Beary Brown Rumple Ribbon look wonderful with this paper line?

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

Connie Can Crop.

And before you go....
Today is the final day to get your challenge projects turned in!!!
Anything Valentine's Day with LBC Products on it!!!
Visit The Lovebug Lounge to enter yours!!!

AND EVEN MORE....
Tomorrow is something special for certain...
It's a surprise...so come on back....
You'll LOVE it!!! ♥

~Kimi & Pamela

Good-bye to Dawn Rene & Welcome back to Dorcas!!! ♥

 

It's Monday, Every-Buggy...

and a sad Monday for us here at Lovebug Creations...

Today we say good-bye to Dawn Rene.

She has been with the Creative Team for over a year now and we will miss her greatly! Hopefully we will continue to see projects from her! She is a uniquely talented lady who has inspired all of us!!

I went back to her blog and found the first official Lovebug Creations post just for fun! Here was Dawn Rene's First Post...

 

 

And here's her final post...

 

Dawn Rene here today to share a Happy Birthday card I made using three colors of Mama's Mesh to create a beautiful ruffle! I love the colors blue, green and purple together. The mesh ruffle is topped off with lace, white gingham, and a button. The background is dry embossed and slightly sanded. The "Happy Birthday" stamp is from Close to My Heart!

Thank you Dawn Rene for the wonderful friendship and talent you've shown us!!! We will truly miss you!!!
♥ Kimi & Pamela


And on a happier note...

Dorcas is back!!! YAY!!!

Dorcas

Hi everyone!

I'm back from a brief moving hiatus.  I cannot tell you how much I missed my crafty space these last three weeks.

I'm here to share a simple 5 x 5 card made with Brown Mama's Mesh and some pretty Caddy Blue rumple ribbon.  I hope you enjoy.  Be sure to check out my blog for more details.

 

 

Dawn Mercedes & Kristi's Fabulous Friday Take Over ♥

It's another fabulous Friday!!! Dawn Mercedes & Kristi are taking over the blog today and showing off some amazing cards with some gorgeous Rumple Ribbon! So sit back and be inspired!!!

 

Dawn Mercedes

I realized that my Purple-dise rumple ribbon from Lovebug Creations was being neglected!

Luckily, my niece requested that I make and send her a giftie.

 

 

Kristi

Hello Lovebuggies! Kristi here from Little Paper Sprinkles :)

 The weather here has been frigid, so I am trying to think happy thoughts! 

So I am thinking spring/summer...and I cream comes to mind! :) Ya I know thats a cold thing

but it so reminds me of warm weather! 

For this card today I used one of my favorite Rumple Ribbons "Sunset"

For the rest of the details Click HERE!

Kristi ♥



 

Wonderful Wednesday W/ Stephanie, Katie & Kathy ♥

Happy Hump Day, Every-Buggy!!! The ladies have some awesome projects to share with you today!! We hope these inspire you to do something fun and new with your Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon!!!

 

Stephanie

Hey Lovebug friends!!
It's another Wednesday & hopefully you all are having a crafty day! I have a card to share that I made for a dear friend's birthday, using the newest rumple ribbon collection.

I originally saw a design similar to this on Pinterest. I love the patchwork design so much! I used Hugs rumple ribbon from the Loves Me..Loves Me Knot collection. This is such a versatile color & I have used it on feminine & masculine projects. Love it! You can read more about this card on my blog. Thanks for letting me share with you today.



 

 

Katie

I have been challenging myself to make masculine cards with a single 6x6 pack.  Here are a couple I made with Lovebug's On The Edge ribbon  Stop on over to the blog to see some of the 21 cards I have made with this paper pack.

 

 

Kathy

 

Happy Wednesday LoveBug Friends

It's Kathy, from Kathy and Kids, and today I have a Team USA inspired project to share with you, featuring some "Simply White" Rumple Ribbon.

 

 

Have you been watching the Olympics?  Who are you cheering on?

 

Stop by my blog for all the details.

 

Thanks for stopping by!



Beautiful Cards by Dawn Rene & Stacey feat. Mama's Mesh ♥



Good Morning, Every-buggy!!! We hope you had a fabulous weekend with those you love!!! Today we have 2 talented ladies ready to inspire you with Lovebug Creations Mama's Mesh & some of our other products!!!

Dawn Rene

Happy Monday! Dawn Rene here to share a simple wintery card I made with Mama's Mesh and Beautiful Blooms. I love these colors together!

Supplies
Ribbon: Lovebug Creations' - Mama's Mesh
Paper: BoBunny, CTMH Cardstock
Dies: CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy
Ink: Tim Holtz Distressed Inks
Embellishments: Lovebug Creations' - Beautiful Blooms, Burlap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stacey

Happy Monday!!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

Stacey from Stacey's Creative Corner 

here to show you a shaped card that showcases some of that awesome Hallo-Mesh Mama's Mesh as well as some gorgeous I Love Grunge Rumple Ribbon from LoveBug Creations!

 
 

Happy Valentine's Day From Us to You!!! ♥

Happy Valentine's Day, Every-Buggy!!!
Hope you are spending the day with those you love!!!
We LOVE our designers and today 3 of them are sharing some lovely projects!!!
So sit back and be inspired! ♥

Connie
Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop 

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

I spent this last weekend away at a scrap retreat and was able to play with my ribbon and mesh!

I really love the way this card turned out. The top of the card reminds me of a curtain on a little girl's princess bedroom window. And just outside a magical unicorn is flying by.

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

Connie Can Crop.

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!!

Dawn Mercedes

A sunny spray of Rumple Ribbons from Lovebug Creations!!

 

Kristi

Hello Lovebuggies! Kristi here from Little Paper Sprinkles!

I have been wanting to try a shaker card forever, for some reason they intimidated me! Why? I am not sure, but I am here to say it was super easy and super fun!

For this project today, I used "Jaded" Rumple Ribbon which is a new fave of mine, I can tell because it is almost gone! Eeekk! :) 

For more details head on over to my BLOG! 

Have a great day!

 

Wonderful Wednesday w/ Kathy, Stephanie & Kate ♥

Happy Wed. every-buggy!!!!

How's the weather where you are?

Here in Ohio its snow, snow & more snow!
So to fight the winter blues Kathy, Stephanie & Katie

are sharing some lovely projects!

So sit back & be inspired!!!

Kathy

Happy Wednesday Crafty Friends!

 

It's Kathy, from Kathy and Kids, and I'm here to share with a Valentine's Day card featuring some newly released "I Love Grunge" Rumple Ribbon.

 

I am in love with the new grunge ribbon!  I love the color changes it has and how it matches my pink cardstock :) 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Stephanie

Hey y'all! It's Stephanie here to share my latest card.

Valentine's days is just around the corner, and at this time of year, more than any other, I really like to give homemade cards & gifts. I think it shows just how much you care about someone when you create something just for them!

So here is the first of my Valentine's Day cards:

I used the new rumple ribbon "Hugs" from the Loves Me...Loves Me Knot collection. What a versatile color! I also made a coordinating envelope to go along with my card. You can see more about it on my blog. 

Thanks for letting me share with you today!  

Katie

Today I have made a present of my beautiful Rumple Ribbon and wrapped them around printable ribbon cards I found on Pinterest.  Then I knotted the top with Hugs sheer ribbon.  I wanted a special treat for the ladies in my new swapping group, hope they love Rumple Ribbon as much as I do!
If you would like the link to the video and some more detailed shots, please hop over to the blog.

A Little Love To Share ♥

Hi everyone!!!

I wanted to share a couple Valentine cards I made this weekend!

I wanted to show off some of the NEW Lovebug Creations Beautiful Blooms, New Rumple Ribbon Colors

and New Grunge Ribbons! Plus I have had my Sketch Pens for the Cameo for a year now and haven't used them so I figured lets go for it!!!

So here they are! I love how they turned out!!

What I used

NEW-Lovebug Creations Beautiful Blooms (Kisses Little)

NEW-Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon Jaded

NEW-Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon Hugs

Jaded Blossom Mini Tag Die

Jaded Blossom: Simple Sayings Valentine Edition

SVGCuttingFiles: I Pick You

CS from my stash

Cameo Sketch Pens

What I used

NEW-Lovebug Creations Beautiful Blooms (Crushed Little)

NEW-Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon "I Love Grunge"

Jaded Blossom Mini Tag Die

Jaded Blossom: Simple Sayings Valentine Edition

SVGCuttingFiles: I Pick You

CS from my stash

Cameo Sketch Pens

Hope you enjoyed my cards! They were so much fun to make!!!!

And how fabulous all the products worked together wonderfully!!!

Bug hugs,

Kimi