Twilight Layout with Connie ♥

Hello Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop

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

 I created this double layout of my friend and I when we went to see the midnight showing of Breaking Dawn. Yes, I am a Twilight Junkie! LOL! Team Edward all the way!

 The centers of my flowers are created with Simply Black Mama Mesh and then I added a pearl on top. I just love the way they turned out. Mama Mesh is a must have!! And now you can get it in lots of colors!

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

 

 

Stephanie's Sweet Thanks & Katie's Good-bye ♥

Hey Lovebug friends! Stephanie here on this fabulous Wednesday.

I want to share with you some more "thank you" notes that I recently made.  

I am the worst at getting them out to people! These are for friends & they are just a few weeks late!!

For the first card, I used the beautiful Rosebud rumple ribbon from the "Spring Rainbow" collection. On my second card, I used a sheer ribbon in Crushed  from the "Loves Me...Love Me Knot" collection! I made a flower with the ribbon & adorned it with a Beautiful Bloom in the center.

You can read more about these cards on my blog .

Thanks for letting me share with you all today!    

Katie

It is with a very heavy heart I make my final post for Love Bug Creations.  I have so appreciated being a part of this creative team.  I have learned so much from each and every fellow member.  Kim and Pam run this company like true professionals - and that is a lovely gift in the craft world.  I am so grateful for all they have done to promote me and my brand.

I wish I had the time to give them and their amazing product the attention it deserves but I am not going to pursue another term.  I will miss you all!!!

OK - enough sniffling... on to the post...  I am giving you a twofer this week.  Same great stamp from  Paper Trey Ink, but one card with Simply Black Rumple Ribbon and the other with Mama's Mesh.  I really like how the mesh repeats that 'giraffe feel'

 

Kathy's St Patty's Shaker & Dorcas' Sympathy Card ♥

Happy St. Patrick's Day Lovebug Friends!

 

It's Kathy, from Kathy and Kids, here to share with you this adorable Sunshine and Rainbows shaker card I made featuring some "Sunflower" Rumple Ribbon.

 

Stop by my blog for all the details.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Dorcas

Hi crafty friends!

A very dear friend lost her mom last week and I decided to make her a beautiful card.  I used black rumple ribbon and left it rumpled up.  Sometimes I iron it out to make it more smooth, but this time I wanted the effect to be loose.  I hope you enjoy.  Visit my Blog for more details on the supplies.

 

 

Happy Birthday (Connie) Blog Hop

Welcome to the Happy Birthday Blog Hop

It's Connie Can Crop's Birthday weekend and what better way to celebrate than with a super blog hop full of fabulous projects, a spectacular lineup, and yummy presents for 2 lucky followers!!

Connie Can Crop is the first stop on her Birthday blog hop. Welcome to her Birthday Bash!!

This is a one 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!

 

ABusyBee
Is giving away 3 delicious Spring Colors of Skittles!!
What's a skittle?? Check out her store Here:
http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/p/store.html

 Connie is  giving away a gorgeous 6x6 paper pad and may just throw in some fabulous LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon too!!

So 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. 

Then come back to Connie Can Crop and post that you followed the rules.

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!

Gonna Party! It's Connie's Birthday! Let's go!

Sooooooo....... Happy Birthday to You, Connie!! This lovely lady is a wonderful crafter and a super asset to the LoveBug Creations Creative Team; she always goes above and beyond what is necessary to provide support for her fellow crafters and whenever someone has a question she's "on it" with an answer!!  You couldn't ask for a better collaborator.  I wish you a wonderful b-day!!

The Tag, The New Greeting Card

Recipe

LoveBug Creations Simply Black Rumple Ribbon

Julie Nutting Mixed Media Doll Stamp - stamped, paper pieced

Doily and Heart Dies

Different pieces of patterned paper 

Straws, clay doily, gold embellies strip, sentiment

 Up next is Alicia

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

1. Connie- www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Jenny - www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
3. Janet  - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
4. Sandy - http://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com/
5. Beth~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com/
6. Shawnee-http://sunshinycards.blogspot.com/
7. Ellen-http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/
8. Sharon - http://piece-ofheart.blogspot.com/
9. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE
10.  Alicia http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/  NEXT
11. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
12. Jessica http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/
13. Kathy - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
14. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
15. Robin L. - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/
16. Holli - http://SunflowerHolli.blogspot.com/
17. Carri - http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

Be sure to leave everyone a comment to be entered to win!!
Remember no matter how you bundle your blooms, rumple your ribbon, and piece your paper, have fun with it................cyberbirthdayblessings........Mama LoveBug

Lucky You! Lucky Me! - New LBC Rumple Ribbon Collection

Mama LoveBug here with some fun ways to use 

LoveBug Creations new Rumple Ribbon collection - 

I loved working with Shamrock, Fool's Gold, and Simply Black.  

First of all, I know treat containers and treat holders are always a hit with crafters and even though I have a Cameo I still enjoy using a 6 x 6 piece of paper, scoring it, housing a candy bar (I used a Kit Kat), and then after adhering with double-sided tape, I got out my crimper for the edges!  "I'm crimping, I'm cutting" was a little song I made up doing this with my granddaughter, Savannah - we had so much fun!  It wouldn't have been the same by just using a machine.  After assembling the candy bar packet, I used

  LoveBug Creations new Rumple Ribbon - Shamrock for the top bow and a strip of Simply Black running underneath the shamrocks in the center for that extra touch - 

The darling hippo was from the Silhouette store and the sentiment and shamrock dies are from Jaded Blossom.

For my next two projects I designed The Tag - The New Greeting Card.  These tags both have a Julie Nutting paper doll - the first is using a stencil (and a matte look) and the second is a stamp (and a shinier, sparkle look).  Lots of details for these tags make them worthy of being on display so ink your edges, cut your paper, stamp and/or cut out your focal points, arrange the elements, and don't forget to use 

LoveBug Creations new Rumple Ribbon - Shamrock, Fool's Gold, and Simply Black!!

Additional elements used on these tags were cute hippo and darling bear from the Silhouette store, Jaded Blossom dies, a candy heart die, straws, stars, and some bling.

One further note -on the second tag I used a LoveBug Creations Beautiful Bloom for more texture and interest - remember it's the little touches that add so very much to your handmade creations!!

Hi Every-buggy!!!!

Kimi here to share my two projects with you!!

I wanted to make some St. Patty's Day Treats and I love how they turned out!!!

So here's the first one: A Yummy Pot Of Gold

 

For this one I used the following:

Lovebug Creations: Lucky You - Lucky Me Collection

Jaded Blossom- Lucky Charm Stamp Set & Mini Tag Dies

CS from my Stash

SVG file from Silhouette Store for the Pot

 

 

And here's my 2nd project: A Yummy Treat Bag

 

For This I used the following:

Lovebug Creations: Lucky You - Lucky Me Collection

Jaded Blossom- Lucky Charm Stamp Set, Mini Tag Dies & Clear Purses

 

 

 

 

AND Lucky you....There's a sale going on starting today and going til Monday!!! Save 25% on ANY purchase by using coupon code- LUCKY (all capital letters!) at check-out!!! Click here for some Happy shopping!!!

Fabulous Friday with Dawn Mercedes & Connie ♥

It's Friday!!!!

Can I get a woot woot???

Dawn Mercedes & Connie have some AWESOME weekend inspiration for you!!

 

Dawn Mercedes

During this dreadful winter, I thought I'd make a warm, sunny, beachy card...

using Mama's Mesh from Lovebug Creations!

So, if the snow and clouds have you down, be sure share some happy thoughts

with a card that takes one back to summer!!

 

Connie

 

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop 

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

 

It looks like Hello Kitty Fever over at my house right now! Not because my boys love her...LOL! But because I am gearing up for my Hello Kitty Blog Hop tomorrow. So what better way to share the gorgeous Lovebug Creations product but with some Hello Kitty!! YAY!
 

You know how much I love playing with vinyl. So here's a sweet cup that any Kitty Fan would love! Adorned with a great big Simply Black Rumple Ribbon And Sheer Bow!

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!!

And CT Member Kristi is missing today...but that's ok...She's busy welcoming a new nephew to the world!!! I just saw his picture and he is adorable...too bad we can't wrap him up in a Rumple Ribbon Bow ;)

Now don't forget about our monthly challenge going on over in the Lovebug Lounge!!!
This month's theme is Valentine's!
Create anything love related and add some Lovebug Creations product to it!
Upload it to the group to be entered to win a $10 gift certificate and your project as our Cover Photo on FB for a month!!!

Also if you haven't checked out all the **NEW** products in the store why don't you swing on by???
Until next time...
BUG HUGS
Kimi & Pamela

 

Connie & Dawn Mercedes Rockin' The Blog!!! ♥

It's Wednesday....
Happy Hump Day!!!!
One week to go...
Oh my!
Do you have all your Christmas cards, crafting, and shopping done?
what?!?!?!?
Me either ;)
So while you're procrastinating why don't you sit back and enjoy what
our designers have for you today!!

Connie
Hello fellow lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop here with a project to share featuring Rumple Ribbon!!

One week til Christmas!!!
Did you get your cards mailed out yet? Today I want to share one of mine featuring Simply Black Rumple Ribbon. From my home to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!!

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

Buzzing by for some sweet inspiration?

You are going to bee happy today!

This encouraging card only gets better with a fabulous Rumple Ribbon embellishment!

Thanks for stopping by the hive today.

Be sure to make a stop at the LBC store...tons of fun goodies you will want to

hole up in your crafty honey comb!

 

Katie + Kathy + Stephanie = Friday Fun!!!! ♥

Happy Friday, Every-Buggy!!!

It's my favorite day of the week

(hehehe...Weekend here we come!)

And it also means 3 very talented CT Members

are sharing some inspiration with you!!!

Could it get any better?

I don't think so!!!!

 

Katie

I had an order from the office to make a few invites.  The request was fall feeling, must fit in a standard envelope with only one stamp.  Well, nuts!  That sure limits me these days!

However, that perfect Rumple Ribbon is so USPS friendly, I knew I would be using some on my card.

However, I didn't know I would love this sunset color so much I would use EVERY single scrap Kimi sent me in my Creative Team package.

For details on what I did to showcase this image visit the blog.

 

 

Kathy

Happy Friday LoveBug Friends!

 

It's Kathy, from Kathy and Kids, and today I am sharing with you a simple card featuring "Simply Black" Rumple Ribbon.

 

Sometimes I tend to over-think things and then I realize that simple is okay too :)

 

Have a great Friday and Thanks for stopping by!

Stephanie
Hi Lovebug friends!!
Stephanie here to share my project this week using Lovebug Creations' rumple ribbon. And guess what-it's not a card!!
I saw this idea on Pinterest using fall leaves. While I didn't have any silk leaves around the house, I did have these spooky looking feathers and thought they would make a great Halloween/Fall home decor project!

  I used Halloween Grunge rumple ribbon in orange and Edgy Halloween rumple ribbon in black to add that special touch to the mason jar. I lit a tealight candle and got a perfect, eerie glow from my project!
You can see more about this altered jar on my blog.
Thanks for letting me share with you all today! Make it a great Friday!---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks Every-buggy for stopping by!!!
Now don't forget today is the 1st day of our new challenge posted over on
FaceBook in "The Lovebug Lounge"
This Challenge will run from today (October 25) thru November 24!!
The Theme is Fall!
Create anything you'd like with a fall theme and using any LBC products
(Rumple Ribbon, Mama's Mesh or Fun Footz!)

ALSO
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Next Saturday (November 2) is our
"Have yourself a Meshy Rumple Christmas"
Blog Hop and New Release!!
We are super excited as we will be unveiling a new product!!
You're gonna love it!!
Hope to see you all there!!!
Bug hugs,
Kimi & Pamela

 

 

Dorcas, Stacey & Dawn Rene = WOW!!!! ♥

What day is it????
What.Day.Is.It???
Why it's Rumple Ribbon Wednesday of course!!!
Dorcas, Stacey & Dawn Rene are here today
to inspire you!!!
So sit back and enjoy these fabulous projects!!!

Dorcas

Hi everyone,

I needed to make a large group of Thank You cards.  I searched my favorite blogs and got inspiration from THIS post on Becky Roberts' blog.  I made several varieties of this card using different rumple ribbons and varying the cardstock. Please visit My Blog to see them all.

Stacey

Hi crafty friends!

Stacey from Stacey's Creative Corner

here to show you my project for this week.

I am back with another little Halloween project :) 

I used some of that awesome Halloween Grunge Rumple Ribbon 

on my project.

This cute little box is holding.....

one of those little hand sanitizers. 

Don't forget about the monthly challenge going on over at the

Lovebug Lounge FB group!

You can read more about my project on my blog

Stacey's Creative Corner

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

 

Dawn Rene

 

Dawn Rene here to share a DIY Halloween wreath made with Lovebug Creations rumpled ribbon. I absolutely LOVE the Edgy Halloween collection - this was the perfect opportunity to use it!

I purchased a double ring wire base from Michael's with a 40% coupon . I cut about 14 yards of ribbon into 4-5 inch pieces. Then I tied them all on the wreath. I painted a spider web chippie black, sprayed it with shimmer mist, and then attached it with some fiber. I also used fiber on top to hang it.

Thanks for stopping by!
Dawn Rene

Supplies
Lovebug Creations - Edgy Halloween
Lovebug Creations - Simply Red
Lovebug Creations - Simply White
Lovebug Creations - Simply Black
Lovebug Creations - Simply Grey
Gina's Designs - Spiderweb Shape Set
Black Lace, Metal Wire Wreath Shell, Fibers, Black Acrylic Paint, Shimmer Mist

Criss-Cross Card Style With a Bit of LBC Basic Rumple Ribbon - Mama LoveBug Style

Good Tuesday, Crafties!

Ever find a card style that has you making it over and over again?  Well, I discovered the criss-cross card and I'm having so much fun with this design.  You make this out of two 12 x 12 patterned papers and follow the directions via Youtube or Google Tutorials - use key word "criss cross card" and you should find a bunch of info.  These can be made as a vertical or a horizontal card with enough left over for a second card.

Today I'm sharing a horizontal card as a "thank you" for someone who did me a big favor.  I added several things to the basic design such as a "belly band" in the center and a small panel for my pocket image.

Recipe

*Simple Sayings "Thank You so much" from Jaded Blossom
*Punched out leaves and flowers
*La La Land Steampunk girl that I colored with watercolor pencils and a star dust gel pen for accenting
*LoveBug Creations Simply Black Rumple Ribbon Just The Basics HERE

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

Friday Fun With Kathy, Stephanie & Katie!!!! ♥

YAY FOR FRIDAY!!!!

I suggest you find a comfy spot

as our 3 CT Members -

Kathy, Stephanie and Katie

have some amazing projects to share with you all!!

 

Kathy

Happy Friday Crafty Friends!

 

Kathy, from Kathy and Kids, and I'd like to share with you my card that I made for Day 1 of the Simply Betty Stamps 13 Days of Halloween.

 

I used a little "Simply Black" Rumple Ribbon and tied a pretty bow to accent my sentiment.  I love how even just a little bit of Rumple Ribbon can add so much!

 

 

Stop by my blog for more pics and details.

 

Stephanie

Hi everyone! Welcome to another Friday at Lovebug Creations! It's Stephanie here to share with you my weekly project.

While I was on a card-making roll there for awhile, I got a bit burned out. I wanted to try something new this week. I altered a paper bucket that my kids brought home from a local arcade. (It was used to hold their tickets.)

 My kids have a knack for "collecting" all kinds of small junk! I thought his would be the perfect catchall for just that!

I used the light brown rumple ribbon from the Beary Brown On the Edge collection.

You can see more about this project on my blog.

Thanks for letting me share with you today!

Have a great weekend! 

 

Katie

Those boy cards are so hard, aren't they??  I little of Mama's Mesh, manly stripes, a touch of burlap and a 'stache helped to make sure that special guy in my life is getting a card just for him.

I would love it you had the time to stop by my blog.