I Love the Rain

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Hello my crafty friends!

Thought I'd pop in today to share an easy layout I created using some fun paper and my Kiwi Lane Border Templates Of course!

 

Who says you can't have fun at Disneyland in the rain? We love it! No crowds. No lines. And it never lasts for very long. It really was a fun day. Now let's hope that by sharing this we can encourage our weather to take a hint. I am tired of the 100 degrees plus in October!

 

 

The paper I used came from my days of Storytellers Club. I still have tons of their kits and paper. I sure do miss them! The clouds and sun were cut directly from the pattern on one side of this paper and then I used the other side and the middle part for the Kiwi Borders (Scallops 2 and Bracket 1).

The rest is just cardstock, some clear beads, and some ABC stickers from CM.

 

 

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!

Don't forget to enter my

Connie Can Crop Challenge #27

Pumpkin Patch

due 11:59 P.M. Friday October 31st

Pacific Time

 

LoveBug Creations Friday

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Hello Lovebugs!!

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

 On Tuesday I posted page one of a layout I created for Die Cuttin' Divas. I promised you I'd be back with page two and well here I am. And best yet I adorned it with some delicious Red Sheer Ribbon from the LoveBug Christmas Release Christmas Candy.

 

 

Isn't it cute? I tied it in a bow and hung one of the snowflakes from it with a tiny white safety pin. Love the way the sheer ribbon glimmers!!

 

And here are both of the pages together just in case you missed Monday's post or for those of you that saw the post but would like to see them together.



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!  

Don't forget to enter my challenge this month, Time After Time
Today is the final day to enter this easy peasy challenge and win something fabulous!!

My awesome sponsor is Connie's Crafty Cart!! (tee hee that's me!!)

Die Cuttin' Divas #150 Winter Activity

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Hello Divas!!

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

Our Diva challenge this week is #150 Winter Activity.  It's been cold enough out there that I am sure we all have lots of chilly winter activities planned or already completed these past few weeks. So this one should be easy!

 

 

 This is my family playing in the snow back in 2010. I wish I had current photos of us in the snow, but that is the last time I have seen snow. The downside to living in So Cal I guess. I love the vibrant red with the blues and white. I knew I needed to finally scrap these pics when I heard this week's theme!!

 I cut both the snowflakes and the title on my Cameo using SCAL. The font is called Snap and the snowflakes are actually on the Scal software. I used a gorgeous sparkle paper for them and in real life it really pops.

Other items used:
Clara Lane Border from Kiwi Lane Designs
Storytellers Club Kit
AC Cardtstock
pop dots

 

Come on back in a day or two to see page two and the finished 2 page layout!

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!

And remember you only have a few more days to enter my personal challenge this month, Time After Time! Hurry!

Rumple Ribbon Wednesday

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Hello fellow lovebugs!!

Connie here with a new layout to share!!

 

I am finally getting caught up on my layouts for 2010.
Here is one for Christmas featuring fabulous Rumple Ribbon in Simply White.

 

 

I used the Rumple Ribbon as a border around the middle two photos to help offset them from the red background and added some red brads poked right through the ribbon for some added fun.

 

 

  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 latest Challenge:
Leaf it Up to Me

Entries are due by Saturday November 30th at 11:59 pm.

You could win a prize pack from Angela Holt Designs!!

Rumple Ribbon Wednesday

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If you are here for Wednesdays Winners Please Click Here...


Hello My Fellow LoveBugs!!!

It's my first post on Wednesdays here at LBC featuring Rumple Ribbon!!

I am so excited!! Who loves this ribbon? I DO!!!

Today I created a simple one page layout and used Simply Red Rumple Ribbon to help accent on of the corners of a photo. This photo had a red light in the background and a lot of empty black space so a pretty red bow was the perfect touch!!

I just wanted to show off this really pretty flower too!!

I tied the bow using a bow maker and tucked the lose ends under the photo creating a photo corner out of ribbon. (Kind of!)

 

  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:
Leaf it Up to Me

Entries are due by Saturday November 30th at 11:59 pm.

You could win a prize pack from Angela Holt Designs!!

Mama Mesh Monday at LBC

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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

Something Wicked This Way Comes Blog Hop

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Welcome to the
Something Wicked This Way Comes LBC New Release and Blog Hop!! 
Prepare to be scared out of your PJ’s and rush to your crafty zones for comfort as you check out the amazing “wicked” projects that the LoveBug Creations CT has designed for the enjoyment of Halloween!

If you came from Christine then you are in the right place. If you'd like to start at the wicked beginning please head on over to  Lovebug Creations where it all begins.

 

First LBC wants to thank CT Connie for creating the Wicked Blog Hop Button. It’s witches and pumpkins and things that go bump in the night featured here and to celebrate the treat giving event, LBC wants to share some new products with our crafty pals. Visit our online store HERE

Sneak Peek
Some of our designers will be showing off some of the NEW Mama's Mesh colors that will be hitting the store soon so keep your eyes peeled for them!!!

The Wicked Release

First we have some eye-popping solid Rumple Ribbon in three new yummy colors – Purple People Eater, Harvest Moon, and Monster Skin; these colors also have a Mardi Gras palette too, so grab them quickly before they disappear into the night of fright!

Say hello to the "Fright Night" Collection

 

And for the fun of “something wicked” we’re unveiling a limited collection of Rumple Ribbon called “Halloween Grunge”; there are six colors of vintage blends to give your projects the perfect Wicked Factor.  Only a select number of these have been created so when they’re gone, they’re gone! All six colors are included in this special collection.

 

A Wicked Deal 

For the duration of the hop (September 7-8) there will be a freebie with purchase –

1. Spend $15 before shipping and you will receive 2 free yards of White edged with Black Rumple Ribbon!

 

2. Spend $25 before shipping and you will receive 2 free yards each of White edged with Black Rumple Ribbon, Black Edged with White, and Red Edged With Black Rumple Ribbon!!!

 

My VERY Wicked Project

So excited to be in my very first new release and blog hop for LoveBug Creations. So thanks so much for joining us! I love to create just about anything but you'll soon see that scrapbooking is my true passion. So I created for this hop a Halloween Layout of my kids from 2010 using a Storytellersclub Kit, some cardstock, and of course some of my fav NEW LoveBug releases.

 Page One Up Close...
We all decided to be Pirates this year. So cheesy but fun!

 Page two Close Up...
 Kind of sad for me because this was the last year my oldest trick or treated.

 In case you hadn't noticed, YES, that is the new Mama Mesh behind my border. Isn't it the coolest? It really gives this that extra touch!! I love Mama Mesh!

And for added fun you just can't go wrong with the always awesome rumple ribbon!
Here, I am using  Harvest Moon across the top of the photos. I stamped the ribbon using versa mark black ink and a regular acrylic stamp. It turned out so SPOOKY!! You have to try it!

I hope you loved my layout and that it inspired you to create something wicked of your own! I invite you all to please become followers of my blog (in case you are not already) and please join in my monthly challenges. I love making new scrappy friends!


Up next is the wickedly talented Dorcas

THE WICKED BLOG CANDY ALERT

If you’d like a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to use at our LBC online store, do the following:

1. Like our FB page and leave a fright note saying you’re stopping by from the hop

LBC Facebook Page

2. Become a fan of each CT and leave a fright note – we all want to be acknowledged for creating something “Wicked”

Winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 10………happy haunting!!

The Wicked Line-Up

Pamela and Kim 

Tanya 

Stephanie

Stacey

Dawn Rene

Kathy

Christine

Connie 

Dorcas 

Dawn Mercedes

Katie

Ellen

Thank you for joining in the hop and have a wicked weekend.

Scrappy Hugs,

 

 

Throwback Thursdays

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Sorry I know it is Friday! Yesterday the boys started back to school so the day was a little hectic around here. But none the less I am here with another fun flashback!

Thought it would be fun to showcase a layout of my boys both starting school for the first time. My oldest was going in to 2nd and my youngest was going to preschool for the first time ever!

Seems like so long ago!

This layout features a kit from Storytellersclub (my sponsor for the challenge this month).

 

 How quickly they grow up!

This photo was  taken yesterday. My oldest is now a sophomore and my youngest in 7th grade! Sigh! Miss them as little kids!! They are now young men!

 

 

 

Thanks for this trip down memory lane! Wishing everyone a fabulous school year!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

 Don't miss out on the challenge for August...

Connie Can Crop Challenge #13

Back to School
due 11:59 P.M. Saturday August 31st
Pacific Time

And my Blog Candy giveaway....



And come back this weekend for an awesome Back to School Blog Hop!!
 

 



Boots and Bling Time Blog Makeover

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I am super excited to share with you all today!

Meet my new friend Lynn over at bootsandblingtime.blogspot.com

She is super talented and has some amazing projects to share!!

I just finished giving her blog a makeover and would love for you to stop by and check it out.

Please feel free to leave her some bloggy love too!

 

 

If you or anyone you know is interested in getting their blog made over please let me know. Prices and details can be found by clicking on the Blog Design tab at the top of my page.

 

Thanks Lynn for choosing me to redo your blog! I am so happy you love it! And so blessed to have met you!

P.S. Just a reminder friends...today is the last day to enter my July Challenge!!! C'mon..you can do this!!

Scrappy Hugs!

 



The Tawk Show

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Yes, you read that title right. LOL!

A couple years ago Fran Drescher had a very short lived daytime talk show called "The Tawk Show". I got some free tickets to the taping and took along two of my friends for a day of fun.

We found the show to be very interesting and honestly were not surprised it was canceled. But we had a great time and love the "Nanny" so it was totally worth the experience!

Anyways here is my layout for your viewing pleasure.

 

 

I used a sketch provided by Page Maps and a kit from Storytellersclub along with some bazzill cardstock.

Here's the sketch:

 

 

Hope you all enjoyed my creation! Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Be sure to join us this weekend for the Red White and Blue Blog Hop!!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!!

FCCB Cricut Crawl

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Welcome to Connie Can Crop and the 4th of July Fantabulous Cricut Crawl - Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop!!

In honor of the 4th of July holiday, we're having a Red, White and Blue Crawl.  Each Design Team member has created a fabulous project using Red, White and Blue as the main colors, and of course at least one Cricut cut!

If you've come from Cindy, you're in the right place!  If you've just happened across my blog and would like to see all the fabulous Design Team creations head on over to Fantabulous Cricut HERE  to start at the beginning.

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog!  There will be Blog Candy along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, and there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant who submits a "Red White and Blue" project at FCCB!

For my project.....
I created this layout using Stand and Salute as well as George.

 

The banner, fireworks, and the Statue of Liberty came from Stand and Salute.

My stars are from George.

Also added to this layout are staples and ribbon.

The patterned paper is from Storytellersclub.

 

Your next stop is Emily.
Make sure to visit all the stops along the way and when you get done, make sure you link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post!!

Happy Crawling!!

Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Amy HS  http://thestampingtree.blogspot.com/

Amy T   www.craftingwithamy.com

Angie  http://angiespaperpassion.blogspot.com

Catarina  http://blog.docerelashop.com/

Cindy  http://www.cindyvernon.blogspot.com

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

Emily  molliemugsblog.blogspot.com

Felicia  Sweetcreativemess.blogspot.com

Heather http://scrappingrunnercreations.blogspot.com/

Jackie  http://luv2scrappp.blogspot.com/

Jilliene  http://jillienedesigns.blogspot.com/

JoNeita  http://createwithjoneita.weebly.com/index.html

Kim  ogdendoll.blogspot.com

LB  http://www.coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com/

Lynn  http://mycardsnstuff.blogspot.com

Michelle  http://justanutterpapercrafter.blogspot.com/

Missy  http://www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com

Nikki  http://craftycalamities.blogspot.com/

Rebecca  craftingmisfit.blogspot.com

Robin  http://robinscreativecottage.blogspot.com/

Challenge Me Mondays #166

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Hello fellow Cricuteers!!

It's Challenge Me Monday over at

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

and this week's theme is

Challenge #166

Frame IT

We invite you to create any project using a frame with your Cricut.

Be sure to upload your entry on the FCCB challenge blog.

 

Here's what I have created for this challenge:

 

Items used:

StorytellersClub Kit (diecuts and pp)

Bazzill Cardstock

Cricut Carts: Fancy Frames, Serenade, Cheerful Seasons, and Art Nouveau

Covered Brads

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!

 

Please be sure to follow me for more creations and inspiration. And don't forget to enter my Monthly Challenges for a chance to win some great prizes from my sponsors.

Scrappy Hugs!!

Love

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Just wanted to share this simple single page layout I created using one of the newer Storytellersclub Kits.

 

This layout was created with a Storytellersclub Kit for one of their May Scrapping Days Challenges.

 Yes that is me again with my three sisters. I am the oldest of 4 girls.

 

I hope that you have enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I love receiving comments and new followers. It means so much to me! So please feel free to drop me a note and follow my blog for more inspiration, giveaways, and tips.

Scrappy Hugs!

Mi Familia

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Just wanted to share this two page layout I created using the May 18th Sketchy Saturdays Sketch.

I call this layout

Mi Familia

 

This layout was created with a Storytellersclub Kit for one of their May Scrapping Days Challenges.

 

 We had to use items from our kitchen. I used a coffee filter and a cupcake liner. Can you see them both sitting behind the sun?

 

This layout was based off of this Sketchy Saturday Sketch.

 

I hope that you have enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I love receiving comments and new followers. It means so much to me! So please feel free to drop me a note and follow my blog for more inspiration, giveaways, and tips.

Challenge Me Mondays at FCCB

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Hello fellow Cricuteers!!

It's Challenge Me Monday over at

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

 

 

 

and this week's theme is

Challenge #160

Congratulations Graduate

We invite you to create any project regarding Graduation with your Cricut.

Be sure to upload your entry on the FCCB.

Here's what I have created for this challenge:

Items used:
StorytellersClub Kit
Bazzill Cardstock
Cricut Carts Happy Graduation for the cap
Cricut Font and Basic Shapes for the Octagons and date
pop dots

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!

Please be sure to follow me for more creations and inspiration. And don't forget to enter my Monthly Challenges for a chance to win some great prizes from my sponsors.

Scrappy Hugs!!

Owl Pillow Box

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Every week, on Mondays, at Creative Kuts fan page and groups we do a new project and everyone is invited to play. It is called a BAP (Build A Project). All you have to do is watch for the post Monday and send an email request to bap@creativekuts.com. We will send you the cut file FREE. You read that right. FREE!!!

All requests must be in by Tuesday 10am pst to play along for the week. You just have to show us your finished project with that file by Sunday 5pm pst by posting on the Creative Kuts fan page or in our facebook group pages Creative Kuts Posts or Las Chicas Creative Kuts.

 

Make sure you get your projects posted by the deadline each week (Sunday 5pm pst) so you can play again the next week. Hope you play along with us each week!!!
 

Now on to last week's BAP.

 

Isn't she super cute? I love the eyelashes!

 



 

Supplies used:

Copic Markers
Glue Dots
Storytellers Club Paper
AC Cardstock
Embossing Folder
White Gel Pen

 

I hope that you have enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I love receiving comments and new followers. It means so much to me! So please feel free to drop me a note and follow my blog for more inspiration, giveaways, and tips.
Scrappy Hugs!!