Summer Fun Blog Hop

Welcome to the Summer Fun Blog Hop

"Just the start of it...

Sunny Days, Party Nights,

Hot Guys, Water Fights,

Beachy Hair, Tanned Skin.

School's Out, Summer's In!"

You should have arrived from Alicia

If not, head on over to the beginning.  

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

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

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

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 at Connie Can Crop.

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

The Mermaid and Her Treasures
Summer by the sea shore - imagine the fun a beautiful mermaid would have gathering sea shells and basking in the warm sun - so decadent, so engaging - what a treasure to remind one of fun in the summer!

My fun summer project is a shadowbox created with the following:

*Julie Nutting mermaid stamp - fussy cut and paper pieced
*Mason jars with sea shells from my stamp stash
*Stickles, pearlescents, straws, glitter pen for accents
*Paper cut and formed into a shadowbox in which to insert the mermaid and her treasures
*Buttons to decorate the four corners of the box
*Bow formed from Mama LoveBug's private reserve of LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon
*Mama's Mesh in the background for the texture of sand
*Optional - magnet on the back to adhere to a mirror for display

Here's the mermaid and her treasures!  Happy Summer Fun!!

Up next is Angela

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way and thank you for hopping with us today:

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

 2. Sandy - http://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com

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

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

5. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

6. Elizabeth Jeanne -http://craftsbyhappystamper.com/2015/07/11/summer-fun-blog-hop/

7. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

8. Theresa- http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com

9. Rhonda- http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com

10. Amanda- http://salnclts76.blogspot.com

11. Audrey- www.kricutkreations.blogspot.com

12.  Rebecca - www.stampandscrapstudio.blogspot.com

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

14. Melinda - http://www.mypapercrafting.com

15. Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com

16. Veronica- http://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com/

17. Aisha- www.londonskyedesigns.net

Over The Rainbow Blog Hop

Somewhere over the rainbow

Skies are blue

And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true

 Thank you for joining us Over the Rainbow in this inspiring blog hop.

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

You should have hopped on over the rainbow from Sandy
but if you need to start at the beginning,

 Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this colorful blog hop.

We have a fantastic sponsor this month, Paper Crafting World

They will be giving one lucky winner a $20 gift certificate to spend in their super awesome online shoppe
Visit My Paper Crafting's blog
on facebook
and shop 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 this hop and leave your comments.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave your blog love along the way!

You Color My World - My project has the required element of a rainbow on a card using the triple-stamping technique,
a PPBN rainbow-patches bear digi (tons of fussy cutting),
lots of sparkle and shine achieved with glitter pens and Bo Bunny paint pens,
a corner rounder,
SU card stock,
Pink By Design sentiment stamp,
Irongate background stamp,
and Mama LoveBug's private reserve of LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon.  

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

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

2. Madge- www.thescrappinlounge.com

3. Janet- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

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

5. Angela- http://crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

6. Sandy- http://scrapbookblessingsclub.com/

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

8. Theresa- http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com

9. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com

10. Rebecca - www.stampandscrapstudio.blogspot.com

11. Rhonda- www.craftingwithblue.blogspot.com

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

And now I'll send you over the rainbow to Theresa

The Barnyard Bash Blog Hop - Day 2

Welcome to the Barnyard Bash Blog Hop Day #2

 

Old Mac Donald had a farm E..I..E..I..O
With lots of barnyard critters and tons of fabulous inspiration!
We are so glad you came back for our 2nd day of the Barnyard Bash.

Connie Can Crop is playing Old Mac Donald for this hop and is the first stop on this super fun Blog hop so if you missed out on yesterday please start at Connie's blog for the day #1 projects. 

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

We have two awesome sponsors and giveaways for this hop!

Connie Wallenbrock

http://stores.ebay.com/Connies-Crafty-Cart

You could win an awesome package of  Prima Goodies from Connie's Crafty Cart. 

AND

Lucy Kelleher

is giving away a $10 gift certificate to CTMH

http://lucyk.ctmh.com

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.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

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

 Grab your pitchforks and your overalls because this hoe down is about to begin!!

Mama LoveBug here to share a barnyard treat with you - it's all about having fun with paper dolls, the Julie Nutting variety with her cowgirl, which I used as the focal image for my tag greeting card in a handmade box.

I used the following for my project:
*LoveBug Creations Mama's Mesh and Rumple Ribbon
*Julie Nutting Stamp - stamped image several times and paper-pieced parts after fussy cutting
*Red and variegated card stock plus some chicken paper from my paper stash
*My Creative Time flower die
*Several barnyard stickers

And here's one more for E-I-E-I-O

Up next is DARLENE

Here is our complete line up for day #2 in case you get lost along the way:

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/ 2. Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/ 3.Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/ 4.Darlene (The Crafting Journals)-http://www.thecraftingjournals.com/ 5.Alicia http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/ 6.Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/ 7.Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com 8.Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/ 9. Jessica- http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/ 10. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/ 11. Melissa - http://papershenaniganz.blogspot.com/ Thanks so much for joining us for such a fun day!

Stephanie's Super Fun Necklace ♥

Hey Lovebug friends! It's Stephanie here today with a very simple necklace that I made for my daughter. (I may even wear it sometimes myself!)
I simply took two colors of rumple ribbon, in this case, Fool's Gold from the Lucky You-Lucky Me collection and Envious from the Loves Me...Loves Me Knot collection.

I entwined the two ribbons & added the wooden bauble that I had in my stash! Easy as pie, but she loved it!
Be sure to stock up on all the rumple ribbons you want in the store. I would love it if you also visited my blog!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday!

 

 

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

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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!

 

September Birthday Cards w/ Stephanie ♥

Hey y'all &  happy September! Well, the summer is officially over now. My kids went back to school today. We were all a bit sad & none of us were ready for summer to end. But the fall brings many exciting days & adventures! And at our house, it brings LOTS of birthdays too!
I have created a couple birthday cards using Lovebug Creations' rumple ribbons.

I used Icy Sky on both of my cards today. This color is now retired, but you can find many amazing ribbons in the store. And you can read more about these cards on my blog.

Thanks for letting me share with you today! Stay crafty!!

 

 

 

Let's Find A Cure - Pink's Not My Color With Mama LoveBug

Breast Cancer Awareness is a very important issue and one close to my heart as I have several friends who are dealing with this.  Bugaboo Digi Stamp (Ruby) has a fresh take on the cause with both a delightful focal point and sentiment.

Mama LoveBug here today, welcoming in the month of September with several awareness triple-embossed  cards to share.  

Both of my cards have the same elements aside from different embossing folders used and different inks - the top is Ranger Distressed Ink and the bottom is Stampin Up Blushing Bride.

I also used 

*Mama LoveBug's private reserve rumple ribbon

*Jaded Blossom Awareness Die

*Stampin Up cardstock and whisper white paper for triple mats

*Gel pen for accenting after using colored pencils for coloring Ruby

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

Dawn Mercedes' Throwback Friday ♥

A little throw back post to get your revved up for the fall holidays!!  Whether you enjoy apples or pumpkins, Lovebug Creations will spice up your autumn crafts!

Sunny September days...are perfect for apple picking or

reading a book!

This sunny Lemonade Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations 

makes a great statement!

Using a sewing tool, I perforated one side to create a

bookmark that can be easily torn off and used!

Then comes the cool October nights...

do you have your boo-ing plans set up?  

Use Mama's Mesh to create all sorts of shapes.

Add interest by shading in the edges with daubers and ink!

Thanks for checking in on today's Throwback Post!

I hope these reminders will jog your mojo!

For more inspiration, please amble over to my blog,

Sunnyside Up!

 

Connie's Gorgeous Layout ♥

Hello Lovebugs!!

 

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

Just another gorgeous mixed media layout to share designed by Miss Suzy West. I created this when I attended another one of her classes. I took advantage of the tag we used and thought it needed some rumple ribbon on it to give it that finishing touch.

 

I have the perfect pic of me and some of my friends for this layout!! I just love all the yummy flowers and this paper line "Coffee Break" by Prima. And my pink Rumple Ribbon is the icing on the cake!

I love it! 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

Connie Can Crop