Wedding/Anniversary Blog Hop

Happy Saturday

and

Welcome to this month's blog hop

with

The Creating Blog Hops Café

 

 

This month's theme is... Wedding or Anniversary. We have made some wonderful projects to share with you and to give some inspiration for those upcoming summer weddings.

 

Our Hostess for this hop is...

Robin Lane with... http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

 

Our wonderful Sponsor for this month's hop is...

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

 

Alicia is giving one lucky person a wonderful

wedding themed page kit from Mambi.

 

 

 

So, sit back and grab yourself a Latte' as we dare to amaze you with our projects.

 

 I created a very elegant wedding card using a few of my favorite things. I hope that it will make a couple's day even more special some day.

 

Items Used:

StorytellersClub Patterned Paper

Cardstock

CM Divine Wedding Cricut Cart

Flowers and Swan SVG by Fleurette Bloom Designs

Silver Rhinestone Fabric purchased at the Expo

Skittles

Black ink

Simply Red Rumple Ribbon from LoveBug Creations 

 

 

Your next stop will be with...

 

 Jessica

 

If  you get lost along the way here is the entire line-up for todays hop for you to get back on track and not miss a single project.
 

 

1. Robin L. with... http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

 

2. Eva Scraps with... http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/

 

3. Amy E. with... http://www.scrapthissavethat.com/

 

4. Sharon with... http://piece-ofheart.blogspot.com/

 

5. Miranda with... http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

 

6. Alicia with... http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

 

7. Cathy with... http://cathyplus5.blogspot.com/

 

8. Lori with... http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

 

9.  Nanné with... http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

 

10. Connie with... http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/

 

11. Jessica with... http://www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Thank you for hoping along with us today and I hope that we have inspired you to get your craft on. 

LoveBug Creations Day- Smile Layout

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop

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

 

 This week I have a simple cheery layout for you. I just love playing with my silhouette and Sure Cuts A lot. Check out this really fun font I used!

 

 

My photo mats pop with my favorite color combo of teal and black along with some yummy LBC Rumple Ribbon, I love the Southern Sass Collection and Buttercup looks gorgeous on these mats! 



 Items used to create my layout:

Buttercup Rumple Ribbon from the Southern Sass Collection

Patterned Papers from Stampin' Up

Cardstock

 Silk Flowers and brad
Pop Dots

Border Punch
Smile font from SCAL
Black Ink Pen

Smiley face diecut

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #167

Hello Divas!!

Time for a new challenge and a new post from us at the Die Cuttin' Divas Design Team!!

Ch#167: For the Boys

My card features a cute Dino from Create A Critter.  Hoping one of my sweet nephews will enjoy this DinoMite card!

Inside reads:

Have a Dino mite birthday!

 

Items used to create my project:

Cardstock

Patterned Paper by Boxer designs

Buttons and floss

Ribbon

Black Ink

Create a critter cart

 

 Be sure to check out our other amazing Diva projects at Die Cuttin' Divas.

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

My NEW challenge is up for May!

Mums the Word 

Be sure to check it out!

My awesome sponsor this month is

Mickey Mouse Collage- LoveBug Creations

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop

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

 

 I am super excited to share my final art class project with you all today. Our assignment was to create a collage type image that included a pattern, a drawing, use of India Ink and a Xerox transfer technique.

Of course I was excited to be able to include some of my crafting talents in this project and couldn't leave out using some yummy Lovebug Creations Simply White Sheer Ribbon.

I seriously love the way this has turned out!! I think Mickey would be proud!!

Could not resist adding in some "jazz hands"! Just gave it that final touch. My class loved this project and so did my instructor. She said I would make a great designer. LOL!

 



 Items used to create my project:

Simply White Sheer Ribbon by LoveBug Creations

Cardstock

Patterned Paper Creative Imaginations and Creative Memories
Mickey and Friends Cartridge
Mickey Font Cartridge
India Ink and Flower Stencils
Chalk Medium
Buttons and Floss
Black Masking Tape
Embossing Folder
Pop Dots
Action Wobbles under Mickey Hands
Matte Medium for Mickey Mouse Xerox Transfers

 

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

 

CTMH Layout- Today

Finally a chance to share with the cool layout I created using the goodies from my CTMH consultant kit. I had so much fun playing with all the amazing embellishments and stamps and the gorgeous papers. I learned a few new techniques too. I will be sharing videos in the upcoming days/weeks with you. So be on the look out!

 

 

 

Items used to create my project:

Cardstock & Patterned Paper CTMH 

Chipboard shapes and embellies CTMH

CTMH Ink

Bag Ties

CTMH stamps

Kiwi Lane Templates

Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

My NEW challenge is up for May!

Mums the Word 

Be sure to check it out!

My awesome sponsor this month is

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #166

Hello Divas!!

Time for a new challenge and a new post from us at the Die Cuttin' Divas Design Team!!

Ch#166: Happy Birthday

Begins: May 20th, 2014

Ends: May 26th, 2014

My card features this adorable Grumpy Cat SVG courtesy of The Lady Wolf.

Inside reads:

"No One Cares!"

Gotta Love Grumpy Cat!!

I know my sis in-law will!

 

Items used to create my project:

Cardstock

Patterned Paper by Creative Memories 

Sequins

LoveBug Creations Simply Gray Rumple Ribbon

Black Ink

SCAL for my font and SVG

 Be sure to check out our other amazing Diva projects at Die Cuttin' Divas.

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

My NEW challenge is up for May!

Mums the Word 

Be sure to check it out!

My awesome sponsor this month is

Facebook Co-Hop

Excited to share my first Facebook Hop with you all!

Lovebug Creations has teamed up this weekend with KaDoodle Bug Designs for a fun

2 day hop with lots of prizes.

Come join in the fun!!

The hop starts with  Pamela - http://www.facebook.com/LovebugCreations 

and you will see my adorable creation on Saturday as well!!

So what are you waiting for this hop starts at 9 am Saturday!!

See you there!!

Scrappy Hugs!



Springtime Banner- Lovebug Creations Day

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop

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

I started these buggy creations weeks ago with the plan to create a cute Spring wreath. But my plans did not work out. Sigh! Instead I turned my frown upside down and created this adorable Springtime Banner using Dahlia Rumple Ribbon from the Southern Sass Collection for my pretty Insect panels. I just love the way this finished banner turned out and hope you do too.

 

 Items used to create my project:

Dahlia Rumple Ribbon by Love Bug Creations

Cardstock

Patterned Paper Me and My Big Ideas
Create a Critter Cartridge
Silhouette for Scalloped Mat
Flowers
Bling
Sequin
Google Eyes
Black Pen
6x6 Chipboard
White Floral Netting

 

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

Winner Wednesday

Time to announce the big winner from our

Mama Mia Blog hop this past weekend.

I hope you all enjoyed the fabulous projects that were created and the awesome pics and stories about our moms. I know I sure did!!

 

Here's our Lucky winner, she is receiving this adorable stamp set from our sponsor this month.

 

 

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 2

 

Congrats to

Sarah Biswabic

 

 Sarah, I need you to email me your info in the next week, so I can get your stamps to you!! Congrats!! And thanks so much to everyone who participated in our hop!! Scrappy hugs!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #165

Hello Divas!!

Time for a new challenge and a new post from us at the Die Cuttin' Divas Design Team!!

Ch#165: Make it wobble or add dimension

Begins: May 13th, 2014

Ends: May 19th, 2014

I just love action wobbles!! They are so much fun!! So using one on my robot card was perfect!!

 

 

 Items used to create my project:

Cardstock

Patterned Paper 

Skittles

Black Ink

Washi Tape

Cricut cart robotz

Action wobble 

Lawn fawn stamps

 Be sure to check out our other amazing Diva projects at Die Cuttin' Divas.

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

 

My NEW challenge is up for May!

Mums the Word 

Be sure to check it out!

My awesome sponsor this month is

Mama Mia Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mama Mia Blog Hop

 

We are here to honor and cherish our Moms this weekend the best way us crafters know how, with a blog hop showcasing some amazing projects either for a special mom or about a special mom in our lives.. We hope that our projects will show Moms everywhere just how special they are to us all.

Connie Can Crop (that's me!) 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!

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

Shop
http://www.pinkandmain.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pinkandmain

Pink & Main has graciously donated this adorable Super Mom themed Stamp Set.

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 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. 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

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

 Meet my mom, Peggy, (and my dog Tucker's mommy Tootsie) from who I am blessed to inherit all my creative craftiness!! She was the best crafty mentor a girl could ask for. From baking, to sewing to everything in between I think we did it all. I am so lucky to have such wonderful memories and such gifted talents. Thanks Mom!! 

 

 

For her I created this 5x7 frame that holds a special saying from Authentique.

I really like the way it came out and think she will love having this sit on her dresser as a reminder of how much we love her! Since she is in Colorado we don't get to see her often enough.

 

 

Recipe:

Cardstock

Authentique Paper

Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon and Beautiful Bloom Mama's Rose

Silk Flowers

Bling and Glimmer Mist

Kiwi Lane Template

CTMH Ink

Pop Dots

Sequins



 Up next is  my dear friend Cardmonkey!!

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

 

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

2. Cardmonkey- http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

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

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

5. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

6. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

7. Elizabeth - www.ejoym.blogspot.com

8. Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

9. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

10. Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com

11. Jessica -  www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

12. Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

 

Thanks so much for joining us! I hope you all have a very blessed Mother's Day Weekend!!

 

Springtime Banner- LoveBug Creations

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop

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

 

You know when you get an idea in your head and you think it is going to be amazing? And then you start making it and find out that it really isn't going to be as amazing as you thought? Well, welcome to my scenario.

For the past few weeks I have been showcasing panels from (what I had hoped would be) my Springtime wreath. Well, it just isn't going to work. It's not coming together the way I intended and I am beyond frustrated. LOL!
So on to plan B.
A Spring time Banner!! YAY!

 

So for my project this week at LoveBug Creations I am featuring panel #3 using Dahlia Rumple Ribbon from the Southern Sass Collection for my pretty Butterfly. Come on back next week when I put this whole thing together!!  I hope this turns out!! Fingers crossed!!

 

 

 Items used to create my project:

Cardstock

Patterned Paper Me and My Big Ideas

Create a Critter Cartridge

Silhouette for Scalloped Mat

Pink Rumple Ribbon by Love Bug Creations

Flowers

Bling

Sequin

Google Eyes

Black Pen

6x6 Chipboard

White Floral Netting

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

Winner Wednesday

Whew! Sorry I am late this week!

With finals upon for school I am a little C-R-A-Z-Y!!

Hope you all understand. Thanks for waiting so patiently.

 

I have 2 winners to announce this week. YAY!

 

First up the winner up my blog candy for the Kiwi Lane Blog Hop this past weekend. This winner will be receiving a really pretty Close To My Heart Mini Stamp Set from me.

 

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 28

 

Congrats to

Michelle King

 

And now for the April Challenge Winner.

This winner will receive a gift certificate to Pinque Peacock!!

 

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 33

 

Congrats to

Betty Irene

 

here's her fabulous card!!

 

Betty don't forget to grab your winning blinkie...

 

Ladies, I need you both to email me your info so I can get your goodies to you!! Congrats!! And thank so much to everyone who participated in these 2 events!! Scrappy hugs!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #164 Sketch

Hello Divas!!

Time for a new challenge and a new post from us at the Die Cuttin' Divas Design Team!!

Ch#164: Sketch

 

Use the sketch to create any project!!

Begins: May 6th, 2014
Ends: May 12th, 2014

This was such a simple yet fun sketch to play with! I love that I was able to use such a loud print and have it look so well thanks to this sketch! The hand diecut and matching stamps come from Pink&Main! I just adore this set of stamps! And the fact that they make matching SVG files is genius! You can check them out here.

 

 

(Pink & Main are sponsoring my blog hop this weekend!! So be sure to come on back Saturday!!)

 Items used to create my project:

Cardstock

Patterned Paper Me and My Big Ideas

Sequin

Brown Ink

Washi Tape

Pink Gel Pen

 Be sure to check out our other amazing Diva projects at Die Cuttin' Divas.

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

 

My NEW challenge is up for May!

Mums the Word 

Be sure to check it out!

My awesome sponsor this month is

Kiwi Lane May Blog Hop

Welcome to the Kiwi Lane May Blog Hop

 

I am so excited to be a guest designer for Kiwi Lane this month. I love their designer templates and use them on my projects all the time!

 

You should have hopped on over from Leslie's blog. If you did you are right on track. But if you'd like to start at the beginning of this fabulous blog hop please head on over to Kiwi Lane's Blog.

 

This blog hop will run through 11:59 PM MST on Sunday May 4th so you have all weekend to check out these spectacular projects and products!!

 

One Lucky random winner from ONE of the participating blogs (including the Kiwi Lane blog), will be given a $25 gift certificate to the Kiwi Lane Shop, for leaving a comment and will be announced on the Kiwi Lane blog on Thursday, May 8th. So be sure to leave a comment on each of these amazing blogs!!

 

 

I used both the Tiny Brackets and Floral Templates on my layout. Along with several other fabulous Kiwi Lane Templates. I just love the way this layout came together and hope you do too. Kiwi Lane really makes it so easy to create such amazing layouts.

 

 

 My recipe:

My Mind's Eye Paper Pack/Die Cut "On the Sunny Side"

Cardstock

Kiwi Lane Templates:

Floral 3, Accents 2, Mini Bracket 1T

Chevrons 2, Scallop 3, and Madison Ave 1

Buttons, Twine, Ink, Sequins

 

I almost forgot...I have blog candy to give away!!! Become a follower of mine and be sure to leave me a message below and you will be entered to win a mini stamp set from Close To My Heart!! Winner will be announced on Wednesday's Winners!!

 

Up next is Sandi's Blog!

Our line up in case you get lost along the way:

1. Kiwi Lane - http://kiwilane.com/blog

2. Lissa Mitchell - http://mightycrafty.blogspot.com/

3. Leslie Prinkki - http://www.scrapsofmine.blogspot.com

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

5. Sandi Pressley - http://lifeatthebeach51.blogspot.com/

6. Christine Meyer - http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com

7. Alicia O'Bryant -http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

8. Suzanne - http://scrapwithsuzy.blogspot.com

9. Roselyn Riley - http://prettylittlepackages.blogspot.com/

10. Arin Flinn - http://apieceoflifespie.com

 

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!   Scrappy Hugs!

LoveBug Creations Springy Snail

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!

Connie Can Crop

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

On Tuesday my blog showcased the first of  5 panels I am creating for a Springtime Wreath. Today's post features my second panel and it couldn't be sweeter adorned with some Dahlia Rumple Ribbon from the Southern Sass Collection.

 

Be sure to come back next Thursday to see the finished wreath. I can't wait to see how it comes out myself. LOL! These bright colors just scream Springtime Fun!!

 Items used to create my project:

Cardstock

Patterned Paper Me and My Big Ideas

Create a Critter Cartridge

Silhouette for Scalloped Mat

Pink Rumple Ribbon by Love Bug Creations

Flowers

Bling

Sequin

Google Eyes

Black Pen

6x6 Chipboard

White Floral Netting

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!  

My NEW challenge is up for May!

Mums the Word

 

Be sure to check it out!

My awesome sponsor this month is