Fun Lil Notepad w/ Dawn Mercedes ♥

Do you have a sweet neice?  

I sure do! 

Lately, this 4 year old with Skype with me...for an hour (or two) at a time.

Usually, it's sort of show and tell...or story telling...or questions.

I have learned more about her likes and personality as she lives in FL and I am in MI.

You just gotta love, love, love technology...

So, after a long conversation yesterday, here is what I learned...

Lily Loves blue and pink.

She likes Zebras.

She is a crafter.

She is organized.

She loves envelopes.

So...

Here is what I created for her.

A medium sized note pad...pink and blue and zebra striped.

She can doodle, write letters, use it to take food orders,

cut, stick, fold...you name it.

Paper can do anything!!

Here I used Panther Pink Rumple Ribbon, along with retired Zebra printed Fun Footz

to embellish this peronalized notepad.

So now, the next time Lily calls me on Skype, I will have sometihng to show...

and then mail her!

 

Key Chains with Connie ♥

Hello Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop

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

 I had some fun this past week creating some new Gypsy Charms/Key Chains. And while I was creating them I couldn't help but think they were missing something else. Of course!! A gorgeous bow made out of Rumple Ribbon from LoveBug Creations.

Simply Red Rumple Ribbon added the perfect flair to this fun key chain. Don't you think so? I love it! 

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

 

 

Camping Fun With Tanya H ♥

HELLO, Tanya here from Crafting on Caffeine, and today is my day to bring you another project. Wow I can't believe a month has gone by, I am having so much fun! So on to the project.  This shaped card was made for my in-laws and the reason it is a camper is because we always go camping every year with them so it was fitting.  

On the inside door I used Mama's mesh for the screen look.

I made a bow with Rumple Ribbon (this color is discontinued, but there are lots of over great colors) and then I spread it out to look like a wreath for the door.

I love how this window turned out. Of course I used Mama's mesh again for a screen look and then a little knot in some Rumple Ribbon to "tie" the curtains back.

Please stop by my blog to see what else I used on this!

Thanks for stoping by and Taking a Look! And be sure to play along with us at the Lovebug Lounge on Facebook Monthly challenges!!

 

Stephanie's Sweet Door Hanger ♥

Hey again Lovebug friends!! Stephanie here again. I hope everyone is enjoying summer! I know we are around here.

I have a project to share that I made for my daughter's room. We just recently remodeled in there, & I thought this door hanger would be a nice addition!

I used Purpledise rumple ribbon from the "Spring Rainbow" collection. She loves the color purple! 

You can read more about this project on my blog.

Have a fabulous Tuesday!!

 

 

Last Day for 50% Off/Gift of Friendship - Tag in a Box (Handmade)

Last Day to Save............LoveBug Creations is having a 50% off sale on your entire purchase, except the Mama Load - yes you read that right - 50% off..........use my code for this special opportunity to save, SAVE, save, SAVE.....MAMA50

LoveBug Creations SHOP HERE FOR SALE

Last week my genealogical society had an End-Of-The-Year Banquet so I made each of the officers and chairs a thank-you gift of a tag in a handmade box.  I created 11 different gifts so today I'm sharing one of them.

Ingredients:

*LoveBug Creations Simple Sheer Ribbon (white)

*Julie Nutting Paper Doll Die and Stamp

*Handmade flower, ticket, and button using dies and patterned paper

*Corrugated paper swatch

*Sentiment from my stash

*Handmade Box with patterned paper

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

Dawn Mercedes' Gorgeous Home Decor ♥

This is Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up.

I used the lucious ribbon from

Lovebug Creations to add texture and interest to a piece of home decor!

This is Garden Green from the new Gardens of Tara Collection.

Truth be told, I have been displaying this lovely on my piano for weeks. I love, love, love it!

It is sort of my goal each and every day! 

So, go ahead, get some happiness on and shop at the Lovebug Creations Store and use my code: DAWN50 to get 50% off of your purchase! But hurry up...Sale ends Monday June 23 ♥ 

 

 

Connie's Cute Canister ♥

Hello Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop

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

 I love vinyl and am always looking for new things to decorate. My kids love to give Tucker treats, however they are really bad at closing the seal on the bag so the treats become stale. It's a huge bummer! Until now! I found this container and the treats fill it up. It's so cute too because Tucker knows they are in there.

I added some personalization in vinyl to this container and couldn't help adding some LoveBug Creations Camo Fun Footz Rumple Ribbon. You can't get the Fun Footz anymore but there are a ton of fabulous colors to choose from that would look amazing on this project as well. 

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

 

Tanya's Pretty Patriotic ♥

Hello, This is Tanya from Crafting On Caffeine. First things first I'm in a contest with the rest of the creative team and here is the BIG NEWS!  You can get all your LoveBug Rumple Ribbon, Mama's Mesh and anything else in the store this week for 50% off except the Mama Load, BUT YOU NEED TO USE MY SECRET CODE TANH50.  So don't delay head over to the store right now! http://www.lovebugcreations.net   and help me win this contest please, now on to our regular posting. 

Today is my day and I'm here to bring a simple card with a big Thank you to any Service Man!

I love Mama's Mesh, here I used White and weaved in some Betsy Ross Blue Rumple Ribbon from the Old Glory Collection.  Then I took more Betsy Ross Blue Blue and Simply Red and made 2 bows.

For more details check out my blog

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Stephanie's Teacher Appreciation Project

Hey Lovebug friends! It's Stephanie here again to share my Tuesday project with you guys.

So Friday was my kids' last day of school. We were in a pinch for a very last minute gift for one of my son's assistant teachers. What's better than a gift card? Not much in my mind!

I made a quick & easy gift card holder & of course, topped it off with Lovebug Creations' rumple ribbon!

I used Shamrock from the Lucky You-Lucky Me collection. It looks so amazing on top of my apple-just  the perfect touch!! 

You can pop on over to my blog  to see more. And I have a special treat there as well!!! You DON"T want to miss it!

xo

Big 50% Sale AND So Very Proud of You - 2014 Graduation Card With Action

Starting today for this week only........ LoveBug Creations is having a 50% off sale on your entire purchase, except the Mama Load - yes you read that right - 50% off..........use my code for this special opportunity to save, SAVE, save, SAVE.....MAMA50
LoveBug Creations SHOP HERE FOR SALE

There are many rites of passage that our young ones experience - that first day at school, the thrill of getting a driver's license, and the civic duty of voting.  The biggest rite of passage for an 18-year-old is graduating from high school.  The world is full of promise and the future holds much to experience!

Mama LoveBug here with a graduation card I made for my granddaughter's boyfriend and best pal, Derek.  Here's to his bright future.........

Ingredients:

*LoveBug Creations White Mama's Mesh HERE - it's great for a masculine card when you want some texture and dimension!!

*Faceless Grad Clipart from Fleurette Bloom - printed and cut out twice and then adhered on an Action Wobble

*Background stamp from Prima

*Sentiment and year stamp from my stash

*Stampin Up Black card stock for base layer and Coral for stamped layer
*Gel pen for accenting

Remember, no matter how you bunch your blooms, rumple your ribbon, and piece your paper, have fun with it.........cyber Graduation 2014..........Mama LoveBug

Super Dad Blog Hop

Welcome to the Super Dad Blog Hop

We are here to honor and celebrate all our Super Dads this weekend the best way us crafters know how, with a blog hop showcasing some amazing projects. We hope that our projects will show Dads everywhere just how special they are to us all.

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

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 an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

CUTTIN AND STAMPIN

Please be sure to visit their Blog
http://cuttinandstampin.blogspot.com/

Shop
http://cuttinandstampin.blogspot.com/p/shop.html

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/cuttinandstampinscrappysupplies

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 stop by our sponsor's page at be sure to like her on facebook!! 

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!

My wonderful father passed away in 2007 so I won't be able to share this card with him; this card has several shades of brown and a bit of orange - two of his favorite colors.

Super Dad Scenario from long ago: my mom was outside hanging up the washing and my dad was inside painting a hallway to our bathroom.  I was about five years old and when he wasn't looking I decided to grab the paint brush and add some "artistic" touches to the wall.  He just smiled and said, "we better cover that over before your mom sees it" - no scoldings there.....he always had my back.  Such a little moment but I always remember it!

I wanted to create a masculine card with some texture and dimension so I opened up my craft arsenal and pulled out the following:
LoveBug Creations Orange Mama's Mesh HERE
Brown Twine
Stampin Up stamps for Dad's Day and Whisper White and Light Brown Cardstock
A wood panel embossing folder
Distress ink - vintage photo
Gel pen for highlighting and accents

I ran the whisper white with the embossing folder through my Big Shot and inked the panel with vintage photo distressed ink; I stamped out the images and sentiment, fussy cut and mounted each on a piece of cardboard and cut again - for me this is the best way to have images sturdy and defined.  The finishing touches were Mama's Mesh, brown twine, and a corner rounder for the edges of the card............remember no matter how you bunch your blooms, rumple your ribbon, and piece your paper, have fun with it.............cyber Dad's Day..........Mama LoveBug

 Up next is MELANIE

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

1. Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Alicia - http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
 3. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/  HERE
 4. Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/  NEXT

 5. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
 6. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
 7. Angela - http://crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
 8. Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
9. Madge - www.thescrappinlounge.com
10. Amanda- http://salnclts76.blogspot.com/
11. Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
12. Jessica -  http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for joining us! Happy Father's Day to all the Men in our lives!!

Dawn Mercedes Brightens Our Day ♥

What a busy (yet late) end of the school year!

So glad Mama's Mesh and Rumple Ribbon 

can make my cards

sing!

Thanks for stopping by the Lovebug Creations' Blog today.

Feel free to stop by my own blog, Sunnyside Up, for more ideas and chit chat.

Remember, there are just a few more days to get in on the "May Flowers" challenge 

at the Lovebug Lounge FB group.  We'd love to see what you tricks you can do using the 

various products from Lovebug Creations!

 

 

Connie's Lovely Layout ♥

Hello Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop

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

 

 This week I finally got around to scrapping one of my sons first hospital stays. I purchased a paper pad from Adorn It and just knew that I would use it for this. I also knew that Simply White Mama's Mesh would look awesome on this layout!! 

 

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

 

 

Fabulous Fireworks w/ Tanya H ♥

Hello, This is Tanya from Crafting On Caffeine. I'm so excited because

 today is my First Post as LoveBug Design Team Member. So let's get this Post started!!! Since 4th of July is right around the corner I thought I would show you something that is easy to make and take to a barbecue.

I made a wine tag  and used LoveBug Rumple Ribbon "Star Spangled" Collection - Simply White, Simply Red, and Simply Blue to make the "fireworks" on the wine tag.

Top- firework up close.

Bottom- firework on Action Wobble

For more details check out my blog

Thanks for stoping by and Taking a Look! And be sure to play along with us at the Lovebug Lounge on Facebook Monthly challenges!!