Dia de los Muertos Blog Hop

Welcome to the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Blog Hop

 

 

Dia de los Muertos is a holiday for remembering and honoring those who have passed. It is a festive, joyous time of celebration. Day of the Dead is Mexico's most important holiday.

Our blog hop will be centered around Sugar skulls. Sugar skulls are by far the most popular symbol of  Mexico's most famous holiday, Dia de los Muertos. 

 

To learn more about this Holiday visit:

  http://www.celebrate-day-of-the-dead.com/sugar-skulls.html#ixzz2jG9JUHgm

 

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

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of my fabulous crafty friends who are here sharing their ideas and creations.  

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

Designs on Cloud 9 is giving away a $10 gift certificate to one lucky winner!! 

You can shop their store here.
And even like them on facebook for more fun.

  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 Sunday to finish the  hop and leave your comments. Winner will be announced on Wednesday Winners at Connie Can Crop.

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

I love sugar skulls and was looking for a reason to create one with the Ole cartridge from Cricut. They only have the one skull on the cartridge but with tons of papers and embellishments on the market you can create a different sugar skull every time.
I decided to create a wall hanging in the color scheme red and black.

 

I used some rubons for the flowers inside the eyes, lots of bling, patterned paper, cardstock, and for some added texture simply white Mama's Mesh by Lovebug Creations.

 

 

I can't thank you enough for checking out my project. It means the world to me and I hope you truly enjoyed it. May it inspire you to create something wonderful!

Come back Monday November 4th for the new Monthly Challenge

and

Wednesday for the announcement of the blog hop winner!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 

 Up next is Nadja!!

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

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

2. Nadja- http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com

3. Madge- http://www.thescrappinlounge.com/

4. Midge- http://www.toxictreasures.com/

5. Holli- http://www.sunflowerholli.blogspot.com/
6. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
7. An'Jenic-  http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
8. Aisha - http://londonskyedesigns.net
9. Alicia - http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
10. Christina- http://cema1cema.blogspot.com

Mama's Mesh Monday

If you are here for FCCB Challenge Me Monday Click Here!


Hello My Fellow LoveBugs!!!

It's my last post on Mama's Mesh Mondays for several months!!

I am moving on to Wednesdays but don't worry, I still have lots of mesh I plan to play with.

So for my last mesh product I wanted to create something special.

I hope I did!!

 

Here's my newest Duct Tape Wallet

Cherry Jubilee featuring

Simply White Mama's Mesh

 

 

 I can't thank you enough for checking out my project. It means the world to me and I hope you truly enjoyed it. May it inspire you to create something wonderful!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Don't forget to enter my Challenge:
Metallica

Entries are due by Thursday, October 31st at 11:59 pm.

One lucky winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to

LoveBug Creations

Challenge Me Mondays

 For LoveBug Creations Mama Mesh Mondays Click Here!
 

Hello fellow Cricuteers!!

It's Challenge Me Monday over at

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

 #184 Signs of Fall

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog invites you to create a project with your Cricut using any Signs of Fall

Here is my layout for you using the CM Be Young Cartridge:

Living in So Cal I don't get to see too many signs of Fall but for us one for thing is for sure, Pumpkins mean Fall for my family.

 

This Cosmo Cricket Paper and embellies went perfectly with our photos.

 

And the CM Be Young Cart has one of my favorite fonts on it!!

 



 

I can't thank you enough for checking out my project. It means the world to me and I hope you truly enjoyed it. May it inspire you to create something wonderful!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Don't forget to get in on  my Challenge too:

Connie Can Crop Challenge #15

Metallica 

Surprise Birthday Blog Hop

1..2..3..4..Who do all the LoveBugs ADORE?

It's her Birthday!! We're gonna party!! Cause we love her!!

 

 

 

Welcome to Mama LoveBug's Surprise Birthday Blog Hop

here at LoveBug Creations!!   

The LoveBug Creations CT have put together this awesome blog hop to honor our very own Mama and we hope that you will all join us in this very special day!

 

You should have come from super crafty Stacey. If you need to start at the beginning be sure to head over to LoveBug Creations where the celebration begins!

 

As part of our super Birthday Celebration

LoveBug Creations is having a Birthday SALE!!

Get 10% off Wednesday only

Use code MAMABUG

 

Here's my card created just for Mama LoveBug and a surprise video too!!

I used Simply White Rumple Ribbon for my pretty bow.

 

When I saw this ceramic lady bug I knew I had to add it to her card!

And now for my extra SURPRISE!!



You can find out more about the musical scrapbook gadget at
http://www.scrap-tunes.com/
 

 

Up next is uber talented Kathy!!

 

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

Kimi - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

 

Stephanie - http://stephanie-eaken.blogspot.com/

 

Zeni - http://www.scrappyzeni.com/

 

Tanya- http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/

 

Dawn Mercedes - http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/

 

Dawn Rene - http://designsbydawnrene.com/

 

Christine - http://scarletcalliope.wordpress.com/

 

Stacey - http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

 

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

 

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

 

Katie - http://www.craftykhandy.blogspot.com/

 

Dorcas- http://www.craftycardangel.com/

 

Thanks for celebrating with us and Mama LoveBug today!!

Mama's Mesh Monday

Hello My Fellow LoveBugs!!

It's my day to shine here at LoveBug Creations and I had so much fun

experimenting with my I-top Brad Maker and  Autumn Spice Mama's Mesh.

I "whipped" up this cute little card.

 

 

And yes that is also LBC Fun Footz you see! Love me some Dino Dots!! So cute!!

 

 The texture the mesh brought to this brad is super cool!!

 

 

Of course I felt the inside of the card needed some love too.

 



 

 I can't thank you enough for checking out my project. It means the world to me and I hope you truly enjoyed it. May it inspire you to create something wonderful!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Don't forget to enter my Challenge:

Metallica

Entries are due by Thursday, October 31st at 11:59 pm.

One lucky winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to

LoveBug Creations

Sometimes

Sometimes...

Life just takes over!

You know?

And no matter how bad you want to craft

or how bad you want to blog

you just can't seem to fit it in.

Well that seems to be me lately!

And for that I apologize.

This semester of school has really sucked the life out of me.

Biology and Chemistry together makes for some very long nights,

little sleep, and intense stress.

I just want you all to know that although my postings here

may be a little scares, I am still here

I am still planning on crafting when I can

I am still on 2 amazing design teams

and I appreciate you all!

So thank you for bearing with me through

my moments of turmoil! LOL!

Sending you all nothing but

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Don't forget to get in on  my Challenge too:

Connie Can Crop Challenge #15

Metallica 

You could win some LoveBug Creations Product of your very own! Wohoo!!



Challenge Me Mondays

Hello fellow Cricuteers and LoveBugs!!

It's Challenge Me Monday over at

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

and it's

LoveBug Monday for me too!!

 so if you are here to check out my project for LoveBug Creations, You are in the right place too!

I have combined them both into one fabulous project!!

 

 #182 Black and Purple

 

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog invites you to create a project with your Cricut using the colors Black and Purple.

 

Here is my project for you using the George Cartridge:

I created these fridge frames out of chipboard.

 

I used some fun paper and embellies I had laying around from

We R Memory Keepers

 

Here's my Black and Purple!!

 



 

And here is an up close look at the fabulous Lovebug Rumple

Ribbon and Mama's Mesh.

Nice touch!! Right?

 



 

I can't thank you enough for checking out my project. It means the world to me and I hope you truly enjoyed it. May it inspire you to create something wonderful!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Don't forget to get in on  my Challenge too:

Connie Can Crop Challenge #15

Metallica 

You could win some LoveBug Creations Product of your very own! Wohoo!!

Happy Birthday to....

my fellow CT sister

Christine

at

LoveBug Creations

Wishing you an amazing Birthday!

 

Here's my simple card created just for her featuring none other than

Mama's Mesh and Simply White Rumple Ribbon from LBC.

 

 

 

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Did you know I am having a monthly Challenge?

 

Entries are due by Thursday, October 31st at 11:59 pm.

One lucky winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to

LoveBug Creations



Expo Time!!

I am off to the

Scrapbook Expo

in the morning for a much needed day of friends and cropping.

I can't wait to see all the new fun scrappy stuff they have this year!!

My wagon is loaded and my goal is at least 10 pages so wish me luck!

Happy Saturday Friends!!

 

 

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Don't forget to enter my Challenge:

Metallica

Entries are due by Thursday, October 31st at 11:59 pm.

One lucky winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to

LoveBug Creations



Wednesday Winners

I'm Late! I'm Late! For a very important Date!

 No time to say hello goodbye! I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!!

Actually I'm not! I am right on time to announce the winner of the blog candy for the Mad Hatter Blog Hop this past Sunday!! Hope you enjoyed your magical trip to Wonderland!

Here's our winner....

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 19

 

Congrats to...

Lynnie Einerson

Here's what Lynnie had to say

 

" Love your LO. Great colors. Thanks for the hop. I enjoyed each of the projects and commented on all of their post as well as became a follower on the few I wasn't already following."

 

 

Lynnie, You have won a $10 gift certificate to Designs on Cloud 9

 

 

 

 

Please contact me within one week with your contact info so I can get your info over to our sponsor!! And congrats on your win!!

Thanks again to all the lovely ladies that hopped along with us!!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Don't forget to enter my Challenge:

Metallica

Entries are due by Thursday, October 31st at 11:59 pm.

One lucky winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to

LoveBug Creations

 

Mama Mesh Monday at LBC

Hello My Fellow LoveBugs!!

It's my day to shine here at LoveBug Creations and I had so much fun incorporating

Simply White Mama's Mesh into this two page layout.

 

The bright white Mesh really gave this red and black layout that extra "POP" it needed!!

 

 

 

I can't thank you enough for checking out my project. It means the world to me and I hope you truly enjoyed it. May it inspire you to create something wonderful!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Don't forget to enter my Challenge:

Metallica

Entries are due by Thursday, October 31st at 11:59 pm.

One lucky winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to

LoveBug Creations

Mad Hatter Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mad Hatter Blog Hop

 

 

Today is Mad Hatter Day!

 

And we are here to wish you a VERY MERRY UN-BIRTHDAY!! We are so glad you decided to put on your craziest hat and join us for the maddest tea party around while you check out this great group of crafters who will be showcasing cards, layouts, or projects all about the magical world of Alice in Wonderland! Hurry up and don't be late for this very important date!!

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

 

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a FUN comment for all of my fabulous crafty friends who are here sharing their ideas and creations.  

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

Designs on Cloud 9 is giving away a $10 gift certificate to one lucky winner!! 

You can shop their store here.
And even like them on facebook for more fun.

 

  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. Winner will be announced on Wednesday Winners at Connie Can Crop.

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

 Here we go down the rabbit hole!!

I used one of our sponsor's really cute svg file's for a fun Wonderland themed layout. I think a few pics of the kids with Alice and the Mad Hatter at Disneyland and riding the teacups will be perfect on these pages!

 

 

The signs going every which way are so much fun. I stamped them instead of using the svg cut out words. My Cricut did not like cutting them out that small. Guess that is why I need a Cameo.

 

 

Love the whimsical paper I chose. It worked out perfectly. And the Bright Green Mama's Mesh from LoveBug Creations is super fun too!

 

 

Love the adorable Mad Hatter's hat!!

 

 

Couldn't leave out the Cheshire Cat!! One of my fav characters!

 

 

I hope you enjoyed my layout! I certainly enjoyed creating it!!

 Up next is super talented SANDY

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

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Sandy- http://aworkingmomsjoy.blogspot.com
3. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
4. Scrappin Madge- http://www.thescrappinlounge.com

5. Nadja- http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/
6. Kathy - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
7. Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com
8. Stacey - http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
9. Alicia http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
10. An'Jenic- http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
11. Sandy- http://creationsbysandyb.blogspot.com

New Website!!

I have a website now... kind of exciting.

 

For all your paper hoarding needs!! LOL!

 

Now you can place your order online and it will show up on your front porch!! All the newest and coolest lines available now so if you have never seen us, come check us out.

http://conniecancrop.memory-works.com

Wednesday Winners

It's Winner time!! Time to announce my big winner for the September monthly Challenge!!

Woot!! Woot!!!

Special thanks to all the amazing ladies that entered this month! I truly loved seeing all your MOOvalous projects! They made me smile!!! Thank you!

ok, Here we go,

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 5 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Our winner is entry #5

Katie Tate
Both Sides of the Paper

 

Here's what she created:

 

Katie, You have won a great prize from Angela Holt Designs

 

  AND don't forget you get this

 custom blinkie for you to display on your own blog!! YAY!

 

 

Please contact me within one week with your contact info so I can get your info over to our sponsor!! And congrats on your win!!

Thanks again to all the lovely ladies that entered!!

Monthly Challenge #15 Metallica

Hello my crafty friends!
It's October and that means another new Monthly challenge here at Connie Can Crop.
How many eyelets, brads, paper clips and other metal embellies do you have in your stash? I know I have way to many! Let's get them out and use them to play in this month's challenge.

My Challenge this month:
Metallica

I want you to create a project using at least 3 metal embellishments!

They can be the same type of metal or different, just be sure there are three.

Please create one layout, card, or other project. Your layout can be single page or double page. You may use any other products you wish. Just be sure that a farm animal is on your project. When you are finished with your project please post it here in this thread.

This month I will allow two entries per person. (Just to be fair!)

Entries are due by Thursday, October 31st at 11:59 pm.

I will draw one lucky winner from all entries and they will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to

LoveBug Creations

Please be sure to visit her Blog
 http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/LovebugCreations
 

Shop
 http://www.lovebugcreations.net/product/ontheedge

  AND don't forget the winner gets

a custom blinkie for you to display on your own blog!! YAY! 

You need to link your project up below using Mr. Linky. You have until midnight October 31st to link it up.

I will draw one random winner. My winner will not be based on skill or talent, but based on just completing the challenge. Sorry but I can not ship to other countries. I would still love for you to play. However if you win, I will ask that you pay postage for the shipping charges.

Good luck and can't wait to see your creations!