Music Is Life Blog Hop

Welcome to the Music is Life Blog Hop

We sang our ABC's as children loud and off key!

We rocked out in our bedrooms with our friends to our favorite tunes.

We slow danced awkwardly to that memorable ballet with the boy we crushed on. We walked down the isle in to the wedding march as we married the man of our dreams. We sang a sweet lullaby to our babies as we rocked them to sleep. We sing our favorite songs as we drive the kids to school, annoying them the whole way! Yes, music is Life! It's everywhere in our lives! 

Join us as we celebrate the wonderful Life of Music!!

You should have arrived from Angela  In case you didn't and you need to start at the beginning,

Connie Can Crop is our Drum Major in this Music is Life Blog Hop.

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

I have a fantastic sponsor for this hop, Scrap & Craft

They have generously donated a fun fall themed kit full of cardstock, embellies, and a stamp set.

Please visit Scrap & Craft 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!

Our instruments have all been tuned...time for the show to begin!

The Lady of MUSIC!!

I know a church lady who is going to celebrate a very significant birthday later this month.  I designed a shadow box for her using one of my Julie Nutting doll stamps.  Since my friend is talented in both instrumental and vocal music, she will hopefully enjoy this token of warmest regards.

The materials that I used for this surprise are:

*Julie Nutting doll stamp - hand stamped, fussy cut, and assembled

*Music paper and card stock for the background, the handmade box, and, of course, the clothing, body/hair, and handmade flowers

*Jewels and other bling to bring some sparkle and delight

*Mama LoveBug private reserve LoveBug Creations Simply Sheer Ribbon

*A significant amount of time and effort to bring this shadow box to life

Here are some pictures of different parts of my shadow box, which has a magnet on the back of the box so it can be placed on a mirror or a refrigerator for display.

Next I finished up the project with a fancy straw and some music brads for the 4 corners.  These final pictures show you the project close up and on my display table.  I hope you liked The Music Lady!!

 Up next is HOLLI

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

Connie 

Melinda 

Haidee

 Veronica 

 Charmagne 

 Angela 

 Pam 

 Holli 

 Alicia 

Sarah 

Sharon 

Theresa 

Daphne 

 Miranda 

Rebecca 

 Audrey 

Jessica 

Thank you for joining us on this magical musical adventure!

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

Science Rocks Blog Hop

Welcome to the

 Science Rocks Blog Hop 

Come pour and stir, boil and test!

Being a scientist is the best!

 We are so happy you decided to join us for this geeky yet super smart blog hop where we will explore all kinds of Science related projects. You should have arrived from Alicia

If you wish to start at the beginning, Connie Can Crop is the first stop on the Science Rocks 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.

We have an amazing sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

  

JW Illustrations (JD Designs) 

They will be giving one lucky winner a gift certificate to spend on their super cute digital artwork and digital stamps.

Please visit them online at

http://www.jwillustrations.com/

and

on facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/pages/JD-Digi-Designs/96561154372

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!

We have your formula for fun!

Ready to have an Explosive time?

  

He's as good as gold!! It occurred to me that my grandson has been doing some science-engineering activities for a Cub Scout event and I decided to make him a shadow box to hang up in his room; there's a magnet on the back.  I found some cute elements at the Cameo store and set out to craft the present.  Since he's a macho-man, I didn't use frilly, girly things for the outside of the hand made frame; I used some cute pop sickles!


Here are picture parts of my project:

Here is my completed project!

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

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

2. Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

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

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

8. Jessica-http://stampinandcraftin.blogspot.com/

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

10. Kathy -  http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

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

And there you have it.  Now I'll send you off to see what Haidee's created.

Gorgeous Embellies with Dawn Mercedes ♥

Create an embellished memory using Lovebug Creations' Green Goddess  Rumple Ribbon

on a shadow box frame!

The possibilities are endless...

And what a great gift to give to a new bride!

Thanks for visiting today.  Go order up some of your favorite ribbon colors...and then enjoy the summer sunshine!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

 

 

Paper Hoarders DT Sunglasses Projects

So our premise today at the Paper Hoarders DT slot was to create something with sunglasses/something bright as the theme.  Tanya, our PH guru, has a listing of all the DT offerings on her blog at http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/ so check out the other talented "shades" today.


Mama LoveBug up first today with a perpetual birthday/any special days calendar.  I used DCWV Sunglasses paper and fussy cut some darling beach bears and a Bahama Mama bear from Paper Piecings by Nikki - 3 different collections that go together.  I also gold-embossed some beach props and added Stickles and gel-pens for accent.  Here's a perpetual calendar to share One Fine Day with someone as a sunny treat!

                                    
                                      Hi there!!!

Wasn't Mama's project ADORABLE??? So cute and creative!! :)

For my project I made a shadow box! It started off black so I painted it blue...then added some crackle medium and repainted it green! LOVE THE EFFECT (however not sure you can really see it in the picture!

For the outside I used the Tim Holts "Tattered Florals" die for the flowers as well as Stampin' UP! Brights Collection Paper. I added some twine that I actually got out of the packaging from a toy!

For the inside I used an Imaginisce Stamp and the  SU!Brights Collection Ink to make my background. I computer generated the Wood Sign and Lettering. I popped them up on pop dots to make it stick out a little more! I hope you enjoy my shadow box!!!

Now don't forget to leave us some love & check out all the other Paper Hoarder DT Members! :)

                                            Bug hugs,
                                                  Kimi

Happy 40th Anniversary Mama & Papa Lovebug!!!!

 HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY MOM & DAD!!!!!!

July 31, 1971 was a very special day! My parents got married and 40 years, 4 children and 6 (and a half!) grandchildren later they are still together! I am very blessed to have the most wonderful parents and wanted to put together a lil surprise for them (ok...mostly for Mama cause she's crafty and will be the one to really appreciate this!) It was very difficult to keep this under wraps...Mama is one of the most difficult people to surprise but I think she'll be shocked to wake up to this! At least that's what we're hoping for!! :)

I asked my favorite bloggy besties Zeni and Tanya to help by making something special to celebrate my parents big day!!! And boy did they ever! Both made the cutest projects and I can't thank them enough for it! These two ladies are the best friends anyone could ask for!!! So on to the projects....

First up is the fabulous Miss Zeni- http://www.scrappyzeni.blogspot.com/!! She created this beautiful shadow box!! Stellar!!! Truly lovely! Thanks again Zeni!!!! :)

Happy Anniversary Mama Lovebug!!! For this special event, I have made a shadowbox for Mama Lovebug to put a picture of her choice of her and Papa Lovebug. Mama Lovebug... I hope you are super surprised and that you and Papa Lovebug have a beautiful day. May God bless you with many many more years of happiness. I love you!!!!

      Muah!

Zeni

Next up is the totally crafty Tanya- http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/!!! This album is just to die for! I love it! She always gives herself a hard time but when it comes down to it makes the most gorgeous things ever!!! LOVE IT! :)

I want to wish both Mama and Papa Lovebug a wonderful 40th anniversary with many more years to come! Hope you were surprised and enjoy the album I've made for you!

Big Hugs,

Tanya

 And last but not least is my project! My first explosion box and I made it with my childhood home in mind! I hope you enjoy it Mom! I still need to add pictures to it but will get it you asap! ;) LOVE YOU!!!!!  Warning on the video...I had no help filming so it's a little shaky! LOL....

I hope you all enjoy these projects! Lots of Love went into the making of them! :)
Also I would like to wish my sister Missy and her hubby Jon a wonderful 5 year Anniversary today as well!!! Love you guys!!!! :)

Don't forget to leave Mama some love in the comments section!! It'll really make her day! :)

~Kimi