Under the Sea Blog Hop

Welcome to the 

Under the Sea Blog Hop

Thank you for joining us for an underwater adventure Under the Sea!

You should have arrived from SARAH but if you didn't Connie Can Crop is the first stop in this hop. This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these amazing crafters.

We have a WONDERFUL sponsor this month!!

 

One lucky winner will win this awesome three pack of sequins!

Be sure to check out their shop online HERE

Visit them on facebook HERE

And their Blog 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 10 PM Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments.

Winner will be announced on Wednesday 7/20/16 at Connie Can Crop.

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

Mermaids Make Memories (say that fast three times)

This "under the sea" theme cried out - put a mermaid on it!!!

A center-step card using Miss Melissa Mermaid (colored her with alcohol markers), some punched out butterflies, a few water-colored flowers, a sentiment of "thinking of you", and a bit of glitz shows off a nice card to send to a shut-in. (Pardon my studio table, but you can see where I create)

This mermaid, Mae, is a digi stamp that I colored and fussy cut for a bulletin board project at Vacation Bible School.

I added a fancy container with flowers as a background for her.  I used a regular coloring book page for the background and dressed it up with some sparkle and shine.  Mae is an articulated paper doll (meaning her arms can move) which adds interest to the project.

BTW - August 2 is National Adult Coloring Day - many libraries and other venues are encouraging adults to color to resolve stress issues.  It's fun and it's relaxing!!!

 Up next is the extraordinary KIM

Here's our line up in case you get lost:

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

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

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

Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

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

Kim - http://katydidcards.com/

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

Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com

Lisa - http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com/

Christi - http://tranquility1905.blogspot.com/

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

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

Ashley - http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com/

Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

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

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!

 

Taking Action With A Wobble - Retirement Card

It's been a long time since I made a card to submit for a challenge, but here goes..........this is a retirement card for a church lady who has given 110% of her time and talents over the last years.  It's now 5 o'clock everyday for her and to celebrate, I created a little something for her special party using an action wobble on the inside for some giggles and grins.

I used two Art Impression Stamps for the focal images on my triple-embossed card plus the following:
*Mama LoveBug's private reserve rumple ribbon
*Sentiments from print and cut from the Cameo store
*Stampin Up embossing folder and cardstock
*Ranger distressed ink
*and of course, an ACTION WOBBLE on the inside

I'm entering this in the Action Wobble Challenge found HERE

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

Dawn Mercedes Is Mixing It Up!!! ♥

Let Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations 

be the focal point on your card

by creating a large rumple bow!

Using two very different colors makes a bold statement.

I used Sunset and Purple-dise.

Use similar colors to make a softer statement.

A fun, flirty, fabulous focal point!

Now, that makes ME happy!!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Be sure to check out the Mama's Mesh 

and Beautiful Blooms today too!

After that, come see what I am doing on my blog,

Sunnyside Up!

 

 

Monday With Mama - Kick Up Your Heels

People enjoy a little kick up your heels moment which brings lots of great future memories.  Wouldn't this be a super idea for an invitation to a shower or retirement event?

Mama LoveBug here to share a triple embossed card for such an occasion.

Recipe
*2 scoops of LoveBug Creations Mama's Mesh in neutral-beige color for texture and dimension Store Details
*1 scoop of LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon Princess Party Pink Store Details
*Dress and heels from different stamps in my stash - stamped, fussy cut and mounted on cardboard and cut again, lightly outlined, edges inked and gel-pen accented along with the darling sentiment - Kick Up Your Heels and Have Fun
*Triple-embossed on Stampin Up Whisper White with lightly inked distressed Ranger ink and Stampin Up cardstock for layered mats

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

Connie's Simply Fun Card ♥

Hello Lovebugs!!

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

 

I have this crazy card template called a Zig Zag Pop in and Out Card Template. I won it a few years ago at the Expo. I have tried on several occasions to figure this thing out.

Well today is your lucky day! LOL!

I think I did this right. And if I didn't you will never know. Ha!

Here's my Thinking of You card.

 

This is the front view with the card closed.

 

This view shows the card starting to open as you pull  the front to the right.

 

And here is the card opened up completely. You would add your personal message on the back panel which is actually the left side.

 

This was my first attempt at this card and I think it's pretty cool. My 13 year old thought so too. So in my book if a teenager likes it then that is good enough for me!! Hope you liked it too.

 

 This card features lots of gorgeous Simply Red Rumple Ribbon from LoveBug Creations.

 

Other products used:

My Mind's Eye Paper and Diecuts

Buttons

Black ink ctmh

Tim holtz tiny attacher

Stick and pop dots 

 

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

 

 

Mondays With Mama - Bonjour Triple Stamped Card

Bonjour is a French word meaning "good day".  Don't you know someone who would love that expression and appreciate the sentiment from your handmade card?  

Mama LoveBug here wishing you all Bonjour with a triple stamped card.  That's the way I roll on a Monday!!

What did I use?  Well of course I had in mind some LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon - Southern Sass Collection - peach blossom store info

And then I added Stampin Up cardstock and whisper white paper for the triple stamping mats; I employed a few butterfly-dragonfly-flowers from my stamp stash and a Julie Nutting Paper Doll stamped and fussy cut plus the sentiment from her set - Bonjour.  To complete the theme I stamped a building - do you recognize it??

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

Monday With Mama - Have Courage Triple Embossing Card

Sentiments are very important to provide food for thought and inspire someone who needs a bit of tenderness.

Mama LoveBug here this Monday with a "courage" card.  I think the sentiment is wonderful and will be a positive for the recipient of this card.

Recipe for Courage Triple Embossed Card

*LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon - Spring Lilac from the Gardens of Tara Collection store details

*LoveBug Creations Mama's Mesh - white inked lightly with purple distress ink pad store details

*Sentiment - Courage is being yourself everyday in a world that expects you to be someone else

*Polka dot embossing folder - white cardstock cut in three mats of increasing size and inked with distress ink

*Dylusions Dress and hat stamp lightly shaded, gel-pen accented, and stickled for texture and sparkle

*Gems 

*White and yellow cardstock cut for triple embossing style

Gardens of Tara (named by Tonya Graham) Rumple Ribbon Collection consists of 12 yards. Each color comes in 2 yard strands. 2 Strands per color for each for a total of 4 yards of each color!This collection contains 3 different solid colors. The colors in this collection are Garden Green, Spring Lilac and Blue Bells!

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

Dawn Mercedes Is So aPEELing ♥

Decorate any funny critter, punny fruit, or zany animal 

with Lovebug Creations' Rumple Ribbon!

This appealing banana is bedecked with Green Leaves Rumple Ribbon.

Be sure to save your smaller pieces of ribbon for little bows to decorate your images!

This is a great way to use little bits and pieces.

Waste Not..., Er...yeah, 

I'm still going to want more Rumple Ribbon! 

While this colored is retired, you will be sure to find more colors that suit your style!

Thanks so much for stopping by. For more inspirational ways to use Rumple Ribbon 

slip on over to my blog, Sunnyside Up!