Once Upon A Time Blog Hop

Welcome to the 

Once Upon a Time Blog Hop

We are so delighted you are joining us in a land far far away!! We will be showcasing projects featuring only the finest princesses in the land! So come be inspired by our magical talents! 

 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 an awesome sponsor for this hop! 

One lucky winner will win a $20 gift card to shop their awesome files in their shop! 

Be sure to check out their shop online HERE

Visit them on facebook HERE

Follow their blog HERE for freebies and inspiration!

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 3/16/16 at Connie Can Crop.

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

Don't Mess With A Princess!!

This project started with the sentiment and evolved into a banner for the hop.  I used a Julie Nutting doll stamp and fashioned some handmade flowers for embellies.  I used liquid pearls for further texture and glitz on the princess dress.

The crown was stamped as well as the two sentiments for interest on the doll as a focal point for the banner.

The doll and the hair were stamped once; the dress was stamped twice.  All were fussy cut and pieced together. Then I mounted her on a piece of cardboard for sturdiness and cut once again. The hair was glossy-accented for shine.

I just followed along the dress lines with the liquid pearls.  I finished my project with a piece of pink ribbon for the handle.

 Up next is JANET

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

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

Janet- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com

Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

Kim - http://katydidcards.com

Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com 

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

Tricia - http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com

Beth~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com

Sarah ~ www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

Ashley - http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

Holli- http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

Lisa - http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com

Veronica- http://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com

Charmagne- Sanurascraps.blogspot.com

Daphne - http://scrappyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com

Wild West Blog Hop

Welcome to the Wild West Blog Hop

WANTED...

YOU

to join us for a day of Tall Tales about the

Wild West

where Cowboys were legendary

and guns were cool.

Grab you hat and your horse 

and meet us down at the Alamo

Connie Can Crop is the Sheriff in this town Blog Hop. You should have arrived from

her.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate you leaving a comment for all of these cowgirls who are here showcasing their talents.

We have a fantastic sponsor this month, Latina Crafter

One lucky winner will get a super cute Cowgirl Stamp Set from Latina Crafter.

 Sellos en español y mas

Please visit Latina Crafter HERE

Follow their blog 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 11/18/15 here at Connie Can Crop.

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

Saddle up those horses!! And join us right now for an hour of  Wild West FUN!

HeeHaw!

Get these boots a-movin!!

With a few tools like the cowgirl doll stamp from Julie Nutting, I fussy cut, paper pieced, and glossy accented my doll to get ready for this hop.  I decided to try a new product (for me), gelli plating - mono-printing! This is super fun and great for making the actual card background and matching envelope for the card.

After gelli plating, I took the print (after it dried) and cut out a card shape (pennant style) with my Cameo.  I then made the envelope with the We R Memory Envelope Punch Board.  A few bits of glitter glue, a piece of LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon, some twine, pearls, sentiment stamp from Pink By Design, and velcro for the envelope to provide closure finished off my project.

Here are some pictures - hope you enjoyed my HEEHAW creation.

 Up next is ANGELA

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

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com
3. Angela - http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
4. Alicia - http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
5. Holli - http://Sunflowerholli.blogspot.com
6. Jessica - http://www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com
7. Daphne - http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com
8. Ronnel - http://www.inkyantics.blogspot.com
9. Miranda  -http://www.nanasscrapspot.com 
10. Veronica- http://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com
11. Sarah - http://www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
12. Sharon - http://www.piece-ofheart.blogspot.com
13. Theresa- http://www.scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com
14. Michelle- http://www.michellekinder.blogspot.com
15. Haidee- http://www.created2bunique.blogspot.com

For more fun be sure to check out Connie's Monthly Challenge!

Connie Can Crop Challenge #40

Cornycopia

due 11:59 P.M. Monday November 30th

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!

Around The World Blog Hop

 Thank you for joining us on the adventure of a lifetime! Pack your bags! Get those passports ready!

We are about to embark on a trip Around the World!

You should have arrived from SARAH

If you would like to start at the beginning of our tour,

 Connie Can Crop is the first stop on the Around the World 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 hope that we can inspire you with culture and creations from around the globe.

We have a fantastic sponsor this month, ConnieCanCrop!

She will be giving one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate to spend in one of her online stores!

CTMH Shop

or

Ebay Shop

Etsy Shop

 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!

Your destinations await you! Bon Voyage!

Bonjour To You
Did you know that France is the Number 1 travel destination in Europe?  A list of fun French facts can be found at FACTS if you have a mind to broaden your literacy on this country.

Three of my friends and I have always wanted to make a fantasy trip to France to see French fashions.  
Wouldn't that be cool to soak in the sights, taste the cuisine, and shop til we drop??

Just for fun I made each fantasy - adventurer a keepsake of our dream.  Each will receive a bookmark when we next "do lunch" so here's what I designed.  The four bookmarks have some common elements and some that are different.

France #1

France #2

 France #3

France #4

I used Graphics 45 paper, Dylusions Couture Stamp for the dress forms and hats, Julie Nutting's armoire tags, flowers, straws, twine, LoveBug Creations Simply Sheer, some "French sayings" for sentiments, jewels, and the iconic Eiffel Tower stamp.  Dream away, my friends; perhaps next year!!

Actually, we are all going on a week-long research trip in August to Washington, DC, so our bags will be packed and we'll be enjoying fellowship while traveling in our own USA.

Up next is Haidee

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

1. Connie (Greece)- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Madge (Ireland)- www.thescrappinlounge.com

3. Theresa (Mexico)- http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com
4. Sandy (Africa)- http://www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com
5.  Ashley W (Iraq) ~ http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com
6. Sarah (England) - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

7. Pam (France) - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
8.Haidee (Spain)-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com
9. Alicia (Jamaica) - http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
10. La-Vie (Bahamas) - http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/
11. Jessica (USA)- www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com
12. Angela (USA)- www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
13. Shawnee (France)- http://sunshinythought.com
14. Lyne (Germany)- http://lynnseverydayideas.blogspot.com

Connie's Pretty Prima Tag ♥

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

 

Today I want to share my first ever Julie Nutting Doll Tag!! I think I am a wee bit hooked. She was so much fun to make and I think she is adorable. This tag is full of Prima yummies but topped off with some bright Pink Rumple Ribbon from LoveBug Creations!! 

 

Did you see me on Prima Live Friday Night? I was showing her off?
 

 

You can check the video out here.
I am at the very end of the program, 53 minutes in. LOL! It was super fun!!

 

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

 

 

 

Thinking of You Card - For a Special Friend

Mama LoveBug here this overcast Wednesday with a Thinking of You card.

I bet you know of someone who could use a pick-me-up today!

Craft with a bit of Garden Green from the Gardens of Tara Collection of LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon HERE and a bit of hot pink Mama's Mesh to start.

Add a Julie Nutting Prima Mixed Media card doll, and a sentiment and flower that comes with the stamp; use a MCT watercolor stamp for some intriguing vertical lines on white cardstock from Stampin Up.  

Thinking of you can be for many things - use your imagination and come up with something oh so dynamic to share with a friend!!

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

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