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Friday, May 30, 2014

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...
 
Our wonderful Sponsor for this month's hop is...
 
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...
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. Miranda with... http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you for hoping along with us today and I hope that we have inspired you to get your craft on. 

Thursday, May 29, 2014

LoveBug Creations Day- Smile Layout

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

www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com 


 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!

Monday, May 26, 2014

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #167

Hello Divas!!

http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/

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!


Be sure to check it out!

My awesome sponsor this month is

http://www.pinkandmain.com/

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Mickey Mouse Collage- LoveBug Creations

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

www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com 

 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!

 

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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!


Be sure to check it out!
My awesome sponsor this month is

http://www.pinkandmain.com/

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #166

Hello Divas!!

http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/

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!
Be sure to check it out!
My awesome sponsor this month is
http://www.pinkandmain.com/

Saturday, May 17, 2014

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!


Thursday, May 15, 2014

Springtime Banner- Lovebug Creations Day

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

www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

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!

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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.
http://www.pinkandmain.com/
 
 
True Random Number Generator 2

 

Congrats to


 
 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!!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #165

Hello Divas!!
http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/

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!
Be sure to check it out!
My awesome sponsor this month is
http://www.pinkandmain.com/

Friday, May 9, 2014

Mama Mia Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mama Mia Blog Hop

Connie Wallenbrock's photo.
 
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!

here's our sponsor!! A new stamp company with matching SVG files! They are so awesome!!

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:
 
7. Elizabeth - www.ejoym.blogspot.com
 
Thanks so much for joining us! I hope you all have a very blessed Mother's Day Weekend!!
 

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Springtime Banner- LoveBug Creations

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

www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com
 
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!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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 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 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!!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #164 Sketch



Hello Divas!!
http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/

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

 
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!
Be sure to check it out!
My awesome sponsor this month is
http://www.pinkandmain.com/

Friday, May 2, 2014

Kiwi Lane May Blog Hop

Welcome to the Kiwi Lane May Blog Hop
Blog Hop Header
 
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
4. Connie Wallenbrock - http://conniecancrop.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!

Thursday, May 1, 2014

LoveBug Creations Springy Snail

Hello fellow Lovebugs!!
Connie Can Crop

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

www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

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!

 
Be sure to check it out!

My awesome sponsor this month is
http://www.pinkandmain.com/