Taylor's Gone Medieval ♥

Good Morning, Every-Buggy!! :)

 

Today I wanted to share with you the project my 10 year old Daughter, Taylor, made for school!

They are studying building structures and the Medieval Times!

So here is her Castle Project!!

 

Front Full View 

 

 

 Close up of Stamps from Jaded Blossom "Knight Bites"

 

 

 Close up of JB Stamp "Knight Bites" And Simply Red Rumple Ribbon!

Full Back View





 

 

 Side View

 

 

 Other Side View

 

 

 Front View of Secret Door!

 

Items Used:

SVG Cuts- Wet & Wild

Paper- DCWV (Weathered & Worn Stack) plus Random Silver paper and blue/green SU!

Vellum

Jaded Blossom: Knight Bites Stamp Set

Lovebug Creations: Simply Red Rumple Ribbon

Hershey Kisses

Chipboard/Brad from Stash

 

I hope you enjoy her project as much as she did making it!!!

 

Bug Hugs,

Kimi

 

CT LoveBug Creations March Holidays Blog Hop

Welcome to the very first blog hop of the Creative Team of LoveBug Creations. Our theme for this two-day hop is March Holidays as March 2013 has both St. Patrick's Day and Easter as that month's biggie events, BUT there are others as well so get prepared to be amazed as to what's happening in March.  This hop will feature the newest LBC Rumple Ribbon Collection for spring with gorgeous splashes of color to inspire crafties no matter how you use ribbon or for what occasion.

Before the creative team parade begins, there's a few things you need to know:
1. All the new colors of Rumple Ribbon will be available for purchase starting February 24 (Sunday) at The LBC Online Store.
2. All these gorgeous colors will be showcased at the various hop spots............so settle back and enjoy the parade of creative minds as you hop this weekend.

Just in case you get lost, here's the complete LBC CT line up:

Kimi and Pam http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/ HERE

Ellen http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/   NEXT

Dorcas http://www.craftycardangel.com/

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

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

Dawn Rene http://designsbydawnrene.com/

Martha http://beautifulcreationsmp.blogspot.com/

Zeni http://www.scrappyzeni.com/

Tanya http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/

Christine http://scarletcalliope.wordpress.com/

Mama LoveBug is up first - my Rumple Ribbon project actually shows off two new colors - Oh Darling and Gentleman's Jacket - On The Edge Collection; I fashioned a double bow for an Easter project - it's a double-sided stand-up card.  The digi stamp is a Sherri Baldy Besties Easter gal. There was a whole lot of fussy cutting here along with water color penciling and gel-pen/Stickles enhancements.  My Easter gal, Rumplelena, could be given as a card or be used as a centerpiece for an Easter table decoration.

 

HI EVERYONE!!!!

Kimi here and I am so thrilled you are joining us today!! The Team has put together some amazing projects so make sure you stop at all the blogs on the hop!!!

For my project I wanted to make a center step card! I know you've seen these before but I've never made one! Wow...I may be addicted! Super easy and I love how it turned out! Here it is:

"May you find treasure at the end of the Rainbow"

I made the rainbow out of...what else...Rumple Ribbons! I so love how it turned out!!!

Here's the colors I used -

Red: Christmas Present

Orange: Autumn Spice

Yellow: Sunflower

Green: Green Leaves

Blue: Icy Sky

Purple: Sugar Plum

 

The paper is from a spring DCWV Stack I've had for years!! The little images on the "coins" I found online and the sentiment is computer generated! Hope you like my card and it inspires you to try something new!!!

 

Blog Candy Alert for USA residents - The Winner will receive a choice of 2 colors from the newly released collection. In order to be eligible you must
1. Become a fan of each CT designer
2. Leave a love note at each blog hop spot
This winner along with the winner from our sneak peekaboo week will be announced Monday morning on the Lovebug Creations Blog!!!

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

Next let's see what Ellen has fashioned with Rumple Ribbon

Nuts about You~ PPbN DT Offering

Hello everyone! It's Thursday so I'm back with another fun fall card inspired by Nikki's "Fall Character's" Pattern! I'm so in love with this set! Every "character" is just adorable!!! So here's my card...

 

I used an embossing folder on his little "top" part to make him look more realistic! I love it!! Paired this little nut with some DCWV paper from "The Ultimate" stack and a sentiment from PBD! I used the "printable critter eyes" that Nikki has as well and the smile is PK! Buttons are from SU!

 

I hope you enjoy this card and it inspires you to check out Nikki's adorable and reasonably priced patterns!!!

 

Happy Fall Y'all!!

 

Bug Hugs,

Kimi

 

 

 

 

Falling 4 you ~ PPbN DT Offering

Happy Thursday, Everyone!! Today I want to share with you another card I've made using the "Fall Characters" set from Paper Piecings by Nikki! I love this set!! Well...I love all Nikki's sets...They are all so stinkin' adorable! IF you haven't checked her out yet you really should! Awesome patterns for just about any project you want to make and such reasonable prices!!

 

I used some awesome DCWV pattern papers! SU! Cardstock, the Leaf & eyes from PPbN. I punched some McGill Leaves and used my crimper to give them a little something extra! The sentiment I computer generated!

 

I hope you enjoy this card and it inspires you to make something with Nikki's awesome files!!!

 

Bug Hugs,

Kimi

 

 

 

 

 

I ♥ my teacher~ PPbN DT Offering

Good Morning everyone! It's my day to post for Paper Piecings by Nikki Design Team! I wanted to keep with the school theme again this week and so I made another card for teacher! I couldn't resist the apple from the "Fall Characters" set! Nikki has been coming out with some of the most adorable patterns! You simply must go check them out! Also she's having a sale... remember to use the code: happyfall when you check out for 50% off!!! :)

For my card I used some DCWV paper (either grade school or Edumacation) Still can't figure out what papers came from which stack since I've basically got them all torn apart! LOL I can't get enough of these stacks! I cut the "I love my teacher" out of one of the papers. The border strip is also cut from the collection and I added some SU! Brads to make the pattern pop! :) I hope you enjoy this card and it inspires you to make something using one of Nikki's patterns!!!

 

Bug hugs,

Kimi

Just a Note~ PPbN DT Offering

Good Morning, everyone!!! I wanted to keep in the "Back to School" spirit of things this week. If you missed it Team A on the Paper Piecings by Nikki DT had our monthly hop on Tuesday! The theme was all Back To School and the projects were fabulous! So keeping with that theme I made a card for my son's teacher from him. Just a little "Hi I'm glad to be in your class" kinda card! Although my hubby calls it my sucking up card...LOL..Well if it helps the kid out a little bit I don't see anything wrong with it! ;)"

 

I used the pencil from the "Fall Characters" Set (which is beyond cute if you haven't seen it!) I paired it with some DCWV paper from either the Grade School or Edumacation Stack. I can't remember which because I've used both a lot recently and they are mostly torn up and just all stacked together. The CS is from Stampin' Up! I used my cricut to cut out the sentiment shape and the sentiment itself is a PBD Stamp (Not sure which set). Added some bling and of course my pencil is on an Action Wobble for a little bit of added fun!!

 

I hope you've enjoyed my card and it inspires you to create something for a teacher in your life! Don't forget to swing by Nikki's Store and check out all her cute new patterns!!

 

Bug Hugs,

Kimi

 

Paper Piecings by Nikki Team A DT Offerings - Back to School

Good Tuesday, Crafties!  Going back to school is cool!! The LoveBug Creations gals are pleased to be a part of PPbN's DT Team A Blog Hop using the theme of Back to School.  PPbN's unique and darling paper piecing collections can be found on Nikki's online store at  http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

Why not drop over, take a gander, and try something new to you - these collections are a hit with so many folks who want to add that special touch to a project for sharing, caring, and supporting others.

The hop line up is as follows:
Nikki - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com/
Mandy - http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
Kimberly - http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/
Pam/Kimi - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE
Amanda B - http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.ca/ NEXT
Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/
Barb -  http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/


Mama LoveBug aka Pam is up first.  Today I actually have two projects - one is a perpetual calendar using the bears from the Back to School collection.  The second is a series of bookmarks (which could also be gift tags) from the same patterns.  This shows off the fact that Nikki's patterns are soooooo versatile, no matter what project you are designing.

Here's the perpetual calendar, which would make a great teacher gift.
I entered this in a challenge for Back to School at http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/

Here's the sections of the project - bottom, middle, and top!

Here's the inside shot of September!

The second project is a series of bookmarks using the same collection!

HI THERE!
It's Kimi here with my Back to School Project! If you didn't see my post about the "1st day of school" for my little guy then you have to check it out ( here! ) This project goes along with the project I have for today!

I made a layout to add the photos from the previous project too! Again I used the "Back to School" cutting file as well as the DCWV stacks "Grade School & Edumaction" Oh they just go sooo perfectly with Nikki's files!!! So here it is... Don't mind the photography skills (of which I have none!)

Full photo of LO

Photo mat and backpack bear!

Cut outs from paper stacks! Can't wait to fill these out!

Another photo mat and Bus Bear! Tag behind pulls out and says "Cool School Memories!" Since my little guy fell asleep on bus ride home I'm totally writing that on there! ;)

More cutouts from the stack and the Pencil Bear!

Candy is Dandy
For a chance to win $10 in paper piecing files from Nikki, all you have to do is:
1. Hop along and become a follower of each blog along the way
2. Leave a comment at each blog
3. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/groups/ppbncraftyinspirations/
4. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki's blog - paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

The winner of this hop will be announced on September 18.

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

Your next stop is Amanda B - http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.ca/

1st Day of School~ PPbN DT Offering

Good Afternoon everyone!! As some of you may know my 2nd child (and only boy!) started school this week! Talk about nervous! He is in Kindergarten Readiness...Which if you aren't familiar with it, it's basically Kindergarten but all day 3 days a week instead of 5! Let me say this...Since he was born I haven't worked outside of the home. He's pretty much been right with me everyday for 5 years! It was super hard to watch him get on the bus Tuesday morning but I think I handled it pretty well!
I was so excited for him to start because I had a FABULOUS idea (which I originally saw on Pinterest) for a 1st day of school sign! I couldn't wait to start! I went to Michael's for all my supplies and just knew that the "Back to School Cutting File Set" from Paper Piecings by Nikki would be perfect! Her new fall patterns are all super cute so if you haven't checked them out yet you really should!!!
For the base of the frame I hit up the framing dept. and got a cardboard matting! Next I needed something to cover it with...What better then the "Grade School" and "Edumacation" stacks! Just perfect!! So I cut the background papers out and Mod Podge'd em on! Next I fussy cut all the cute PPbN Back to School Bears and figured out where to put them! The letters I made with the Alphalicious Cricut Cartridge and some primary colored paper! Next I cut some little banner pieces and the little book stack out of the paper collection! Then I took the apple from the PPbN set and fussy cut it. Ran it through my printer to add all the details about his 1st day! I popped everything up on dimensionals to give it a little added oomph! ;)  I hope you enjoy all the photos! Obviously the first 2 are my favorites! :)

 

I hope you enjoyed seeing my frame and my sweet little guy on his first day!!! Thanks for stopping by!!

 

Bug Hugs,

Kimi

Gimmie S'more!!!

Happy Thursday everyone!!!! I wanted to share with you all a double layout I made using the "Camping Crazy" set from Paper Piecings by Nikki paired with some fabulous DCWV papers! I used "The Ulitimate" Stack, "Blossoms & Butterflies" Stack, "Textures & Finishes" Stack as well as a few of their glitter papers! I wanted to show you that you can make Nikki's Patterns with different papers without using a cameo! I do NOT have one so I had to hand cut everything...Trace the patterns on DCWV paper....and then cut it all out again! Time consuming yes...But it can be done and I think the effect is well worth it! So without further ado here is my layout!!!

Hope you enjoy this LO and maybe it will inspire you to create something fun & cute as well! And if fun and cute is what you are looking for make sure to check out PPbN's patterns!!!

Until next time...

Bug Hugs,

Kimi

Paper Hoarders DT Offering - Mother's Day

Welcome to a Paper Hoarder's DT Day!  Our marvelous PH guru- Tanya - has pictures of the DT offerings on her blog at http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/ so please check them out and drop a love note for each designer!

For my (Kimi) project I wanted to make something springy as a gift for my mom for Mother's Day! I found a cool tutorial on the DCWV YouTube page for a fun wreath and ran with it. I changed a few things and I love how it turned out! Hope Mama LoveBug Loves it as much!

Here's a picture of it hanging..well as best as I could! Just moved and I don't have a wreath hanger thing on my front door yet! So I hung it on the outside of my craft closet! :)

Photo of it laying down!

Close up of the flowers!

I have 4 children so I made I flower for each one! My oldest daughter is the purple, my two middle children are boy & girl and only 14 months apart and then the little purple for my baby girl! Each flower is as different as each of the kiddos! I figured it was a great way to incorporate them into this project!! :) Now keep scrolling down to check out Mama's awesome project!!! :)

This offering was set to be either spring or Mother's Day - our choice, so Mama LoveBug decided to get in the Mother's Day spirit with a pocket card for her daughters who are mothers - Melissa and Kimberly.

I took a darling La-La Land Marci digi and colored her using my watercolor pencils and gel pens.  I used Stickles for highlights and added some gems, Pink By Design sentiment, and SU butterfly punch for embellies.  The old crimper came out as well as the corner chomper to give a softer appearance.  The cardstock was K and Company double-sided paper.  Hope you visit the other DT offerings today and are inspired to try your hand at designing a sweet card for any Mother in your life.  Come back tomorrow for a Patchwork of Love Blog Hop which will feature a 2-day Mother's Celebration.