Christmas in July!

Hello Crafty Friends

today I am taking part in a facebook hop with Peachy Keen Stamps and Kadoodle Bug Designs

If you would like to take part in the hop and see all the fab projects 

click HERE

For this project I used:

PK-1320 In the Garden Face Asst. by Peachy Keen Stamps

Christmas Cup Gingers by Kadoodle Bug Designs

Thanks for looking!

I'm Gonna let it shine! Guest Designer for MCT!!!

Hello Crafty Friends!

I am super excited to be crafting again, but I am REALLY excited that my first post back is 

Guest Designing for the FaBuLoUs Miss Emma from My Creative Time!

Her stamps and Dies are fantastic, fun, creative and wonderful!

It was so hard to choose a set to work with, I chose YOU'RE BRILLIANT stamp and Die set, I just loved that little light bulb!

Now onto my Projects :) 

For this project I used:

My Creative Time:

You're Brilliant Stamp and Die Set

Lawn Fawn:

Hello Sunshine Paper Pad

Let's Polka Paper Pad

Lovebug Creations:

Rumple Ribbon

Memento Ink:

Tuxedo Black

Sequins

Foam Squares

Acetate sheet

For this project I used:

For this project I used:

My Creative Time:

You're Brilliant Stamp and Die Set

Lawn Fawn:

Hello Sunshine Paper Pad

Twinery:

Charcoal Twine

Sequins

White Embossing Powder

White Gel Pen

Thanks for stopping by! 

Have A great day!

Happy to be back!

Hello Crafty Friends

after a long hiatus I will be back to crafting after the 4th!

I am so excited to get back to it! 

One post coming up soon will be a Guest Design Spot and I am so excited about this! EEEkkk!! 

Hope you all enjoy your Holiday and come back to visit me after! :) 

BIG HUGS!

DIY Recipe Holder

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I am sharing another DIY project with you!

Today is my post over at Lovebug Creations! Go check out there Rumple Ribbon, its great for any project!!

I found a picture holder at Hobby Lobby on clearance after Valentines Day, cheap! I grabbed them up not knowing what I would do with them yet, then it hit me, they would make perfect recipe holders!

For this project I used:

Lovebug Creations:

Peach Blossom &

Simply Grey Rumple Ribbon

Silhouette Store:

Family Recipe Cut

Paint

Button

Modge Podge

Picture holder from Hobby Lobby

DIY Mason Jar/Ball Jar Solar Light

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to post over at Lovebug Creation!

Today I am sharing something a little different!

Usually I share only my papercrafting projects, but I want to start doing some more DIY post!

I made this one for my Dad, it will be 4 years in July since he has been gone, I miss him dearly. Me and my Dad were very close and we both love "junk" so this old Ball Jar was the perfect choice for my light!

Product used for this project:

Lovebug Creations:

Caddy Blue Rumple Ribbon

Simply Grey Rumple Ribbon

My Creative Time:

Vintage Sentiments

May Arts:

Sm-10 Jute

Memento Ink:

Tuxedo Black

Cardstock

Mason Jar

Solar Light (cheap at Walmart)

Lid (I ordered mine online, if I don't have a cut out 

you will need to cut one)

There are several ways to attach the light to the lid, for this one I tried the double sided tape, that was a struggle for me, it was hard to move and adjust. Next one I am going to try to glue light right to the lid, although no sight suggested that I don't see why it won't work, just make sure to avoid the center where the solar panel is! :) 

Thanks for looking!

Kristi♥

Birthday Wishes Bear Card!

Hello Crafty Friends!

Its my day to post over at Lovebug Creations!!

Today I did use a retired ribbon, but there are so many other great selections to check out!!

Today I am sharing a cute little Birthday Card, who would not love to see this adorable little bear on their Birthday!!

For this card I used:

Lovebug Creations: 

Rumple Ribbon

Miss Kates Cuttables:

Bear

My Creative Time:

Vintage Sentiments

Simple Stories:

Vintage Bliss

Memento:

Tuxedo Black

Sequins

Chalk

Gel Pen

On the sentiment I masked off the word sweet, I used some washi tape to cover that word, just remember to remove it before you stamp..yes I forgot! ;)

Thanks for stopping in! 

I would love for you to follow me! Just hit the button on the left :)

Kristi♥

Hello Mermaid Card

Hello Crafty Friends!

It been cold again here in Michigan, I am happy to spend days like that working in the greenhouse..80 degrees in there today!

I am so love how todays card turned out! 

I mean how cute it this little mermaid!

For this project I used:

Lovebug Creations:

 "Caddy Blue" Rumple Ribbon

Silhouette Store:

Cute Mermaid by: Jamie Koay

Peachy Keen Stamps:

 PK-641 Princess Face

Echo Park:

Splendid Sunshine

Lawn Fawn:

Hello Sunshine Stamp Set

Memento Ink:

Toffee Crunch Luxe

Tuxedo Black

Sequins

Chalk

White Gel Pen

Thanks for stopping by! 

Canning Jar/Mason Jar Treat Box

Hello Crafty Friends!

I love canning jars, antique, vintage, the older the better! So it was a given when I seen this 

canning jar box in the Silhouette Store I just had to get it!!

Product used for todays project:

Lovebug Creations:

Simply Grey Rumple Ribbon

Lawn Fawn:

Hello Sunshine Paper Pad

Summertime Charm Stamp Set

Memento Ink:

Teal Zeal Memento Luxe

Tuxedo Black Memento

Sequins

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a crafty day!
Kristi♥

Kimi's Surprise Birthday Hop!!

Welcome to KIMI’S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!!

We are super excited to share her special day with you! If you just so happened to arrive at my blog and would like to start at the beginning, which is also the birthday girl’s blog, please hop on over towww.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com. I’m sure she would LOVE your birthday wishes. If you arrived at my blog from CHRISTINES BLOG, then you are on the right track.

I just want to give a great BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to one of the sweetest people I know! 

Kimi is wonderful, I am, so blessed I had gotten to know her this year!

HUGS KIMI!!

Here is my special Card for you!! :)

Product used:

Lovebug Creations:

Pink Cloud Rumple Ribbon

Miss Kates Cuttables:

Cute Cake

Peachy Keen Stamps:

PK-146 Piles of smiles

PKSC-04 April 2012 SOTM

Simple Stories:

Vintage Bliss Paper Pad

Thanks for hopping with us and celebrating Kimi's Birthday with us! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIMI!!

If you get lost along the way, here is the complete line up.

Pam – http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

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

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

Tanya Hahn- http://craftingoncaffeine.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kristi- http://littlepapersprinkles.blogspot.com/

Tooth Fairy $ Pillow Box

Hello Crafty Friends

Today I am posting over on Lovebug Creations!

Today I have a project that I think the little ones will love!

It can be used by the "Tooth Fairy" to leave the money, 

or the kids can put the tooth in for the "Tooth Fairy"

Either way would be great!

For today's project I used:

Lovebug Creations

Caddy Blue Rumple Ribbon

Peachy Keen

Piles of Smiles PK-146

Miss Kate's Cuttables

Tooth With Wings

Pillow Box

Sequins

 Thanks for looking!!

Kristi♥

Keep Calm & Eat a Popsicle!!

Hello Crafty Friends! 

I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to Guest Design for 

Miss Kate's Cuttables!

The files are so adorable, I think it took me a whole 2 seconds to pick out these

cutie patootie "Cute Popsicles" File to work with! 

Check out all the details below pictures!! :)

Products I used:
Miss Kates Cuttables: 
"Cute Popsicles"
Peachy Keen Stamps: 
Cornie Faces PK-293
Lovebug Creations:
Dahlia
Garden Green
Lawn Fawn:
Milos ABC's
Let's Polka Paper Pad
Hero Arts:
Pale Tomato Mid-Tone ink
Tide Pool Mid-tone Ink
Memento Luxe Ink:
Toffee Crunch
Bahama Blue
Dandelion
Sequins

Thanks for looking!!

Kristi♥

Precious Baby Shower Card

Hello Crafty Friends!

Can you believe its FINALLY April, I sure hope Mother Nature knows, no more snow please! ;)

Today I am posting over at Lovebug Creations. If you have not tried their Rumple Ribbon, you should, its gorgeous and adds a little something fun to every project!

Today project I created a Baby Shower Card!

How cute is this little bear and umbrella sitting in a shower of sequins!

For this project I used:

"Buttercup" Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations

Vintage Sentiment Stamp Set from My Creative Time

Rainy Day Bear from Miss Kates Cuttables

Splendid Sunshine Paper Pad Echo Park

Vellum

Sequins

Glossy Accents (for eyes, nose and cheeks)

I hope I have inspired you today!

Crafty Hugs

Kristi♥

Lovebug Creations Spring Release Hop!!

Welcome to LoveBug Creations Spring Celebrations 

New Release and Blog Hop!!

If you have floated over from Tanya's Blog then you are on the right path, but if you stumbled upon our hop and want to start with our blog hostesses, then click over to

LOVEBUG CREATIONS

Spring is a time for Easter and Mother's Day events but it also signals weddings, graduations, family reunions, and more.  LoveBug Creations has some new awesome products to unveil today for your spring celebrations.

  So do you want to add something special to your handmade projects?? If so, consider these new springtime collections for your crafting arsenal of rumple ribbon delights:

 

 And for something different, we are releasing the beautiful Mama's Roses.  

Each rose is hand-formed and hand-dyed; each has dimensions of  2"x 2" and can be used as is or inked, painted, stickled, and more - your imagination can provide lots of possibilities for these beauties - and they are feather-light so you can create lots of projects from layouts to cards to tags to mixed media creations to 3-D creations and more and not feel there's an anchor on your project, weighing it down!

And if that isn't enough... We've got 4 NEW Mama's Mesh Colors: Kraft, Ivory, Light Blue & Light Pink!!!

Also Mama's Mesh is now being offered to buy by the yard as opposed to in collections!

 So settle back as we take you on a tour of spring celebrations and invite you to visit our LBC ONLINE STORE

How fun was all that new stuff! Now onto my project!!!

I cut out this cute bunny treat holder from the Silhouette Store, sorry my side view pic did not turn out, but I used some plastic bags filled with goodies and staples to inside and the top flaps over and I sealed with atg!

For this cutie I used:

BLUE BELLS Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations

Lawn Fawn Lets Polka Paper Pad

Lawn Fawn Twine

Sequins

Chalk

Black Pen

 How about some delicious LBC Blog Candy!

LoveBug Creations is offering a $10 gift certificate to our online store and several other items as well.

What do you have to do to be a possible winner?

1.  Become a follower of each crafter (if you're not already)

2. Leave a love note at each blog spot with your contact info

3. For one extra chance to win like our Facebook Page and leave a comment at

LoveBug Creations

4. Check back on Wednesday for the announcement of the winners

The full spring line up is:

1. Kimi & Pamela: http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

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

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

7.  Kristi: http://littlepapersprinkles.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

We hope you enjoyed your visit and wish you happy spring celebrations!

The next blog spot on this spring tour is Christine!!

For your Birthday Tag card!

Hello Crafty Friends! 

Today is my day to post over at Lovebug Creations.

I wanted to try working with a tag today, I have tried before and was not happy with how they turned out!

Today I was happy with it, I decided to add it to a card and give it that way instead of tying it to gift :)

For this project I used:

Lovebug Creations

Hugs Sheer Ribbon

Lawn Fawn

Lets Polka Paper Pad

Simple Stories

Vintage Bliss Paper Pad

Peachy Keen Stamps

April 2012 SOTM

Martha Stewart 

Butterfly Punch

Pearls

Embossing powder

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristi♥

Thank You Card with Mason Jar

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to post over at Lovebug Creations!

Today I used there awesome Rumple Ribbon!

to create the look of an old ball jar I stamped image on vellum and water colored on back side!

Sentiment and heart are stamped on front, it did take awhile to dry so be sure to set aside and wait, if you think its dry..wait a bit longer..trust me! ;)

For today's Project I used:

Lovebug Creations:

Pink Cloud Rumple Ribbon

Lawn Fawn:

Hello Sunshine Stamp Set

Echo Park:

Splendid Sunshine Paper Pad

Hero Arts:

Tide Pool Ink

Pale Tomato Ink

Thanks for looking! 

Kristi♥

Fly Away with Me!

Hello Crafty Friends!

I am loving the New Lawn Fawn Stamps and Paper!

You must go check out those adorable paper pads!

Here is my project for today!

...isn't that bee just the cutest!? 

I stamped the bee on Paper from the Lets Polka Paper pad, and again on vellum. I cut the wings of of the paper bee, then layered he vellum on top!

Products used in today's project:

Lawn Fawn:

Hello Sunshine Stamp Set

Let's Polka 6x6 Paper Pad

Hero Arts:

Shadow Ink Tide Pool

Tim Holtz Distress Ink:

Weathered Wood 

Tsukineko Memento Luxe Ink:

Love Letter

Flannel Gray

May Arts:

SM10 Natural Jute wine

Sequins

Pearls

Clear embossing powder

Thanks for looking! 

Have a great day!

Kristi♥

You Brighten My Day!

Hello Crafty Friends! Today is my day to post over at Lovebug Creations!

I am obsessed with jars, canning jars in particular, whenever I am at a yard sale or second hand sore I gravitate to them and usually purchase. So it was a given that I had to have this stamp set from 

Lawn Fawn!

The more and more I work with the Memento Luxe Inks, the more I LOVE them!

they stay wet for awhile so you are able to emboss it, which is awesome! On this card I stamped sentiment in Gray Flannel and embossed with clear embossing powder!

 For today's project I used the following products:

Lovebug Creations Simply Grey Rumple Ribbon

Lawn Fawn Summertime Charm 

Lawn Fawn 6x6 Paper Pad

Memento Luxe Ink:

Gray Flannel

Danube Blue

Dandelion

 Pebbles 6x6 paper pad Take Note

Peachy Keen Stamps PK-486

Distress Marker Worn Lipstick
Sequins

Clear Embossing Powder

Have a great day!
Kristi♥

Happy Bird-Day! Winner announced!

Hello Crafty Friends!

First off I would like to announce the winner of the Memento Luxe Ink....

Congrats too....

MelissaFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:36 AM

Your card is super cute and I would love to try this ink never heard of this one! Goin over to like your page!

Congrats Melissa!!

Now onto my project, today is my day to create for Lovebug Creations!

I have been wanting to try something new and just recently bought some Tim Holtz Distress Markers and also got some Memento Luxe Inks, I have to say they are a MUST the Memento Luxe ink colors are so great, fun, vibrant! The color of the stamp pad is the color that stamps, no color changes there!!

So today, I tried out some watercoloring with both TH Distress Markers and ML inks! So fun, I can see its going to take some practice, but I am hooked! It was so fun!

A QUICK TIP: There is a product called WINK OF STELLA glitter pen, there are different colors but I have been wanting the clear (its a pen that brushes glitter on to a project) I discovered today that you can get a similar effect by using Marshmallow (or any white or light colored mist) and a water brush! Just dad some GM on work surface and place on areas you want with water brush, I used it on my cupcake! Hard to see in pic but it looks awesome!!

The cupcake was colored with the Memento Luxe inks, as well as the splatters and sentiment.

The Bird was colored with Tim Holtz Distress Markers.

To create this card I used:

Lovebug Creations Caddy Blue Rumple Ribbon 

Peachy Keen Stamps:

PK142

PKSC-04

PKSC-06

Memento Luxe Ink:

Gray Flannel

Rosebud

Teal Zeal

Lilac Posie

Tuxedo Black

Distress Markers:

Tumbled Glass

Wild Honey

Sequins

Thanks for looking!

HELLO Sunshine! Giveaway!

Hello Crafty Friends!

Its my Day to post over at Lovebug Creations!

We have been seeing sneeky peeks of the sunshine lately and it has been making me 

very happy and excited for warmer weather! Hopefully soon!

So today's project show's my happiness ...Ha Ha Ha, even though when I step outside its still frigid, 

but its so nice to see Mr. Sunshine!!

For Today's Card I used:

a2 Size card

Simply Gray Rumple Ribbon

Peachy Keen Stamps PK-483

Memento Luxe Ink Dandelion & Gray Flannel 

(in SUNSHINE I inked in Dandelion and dabbed Flannel Gray on in spots with finger)

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Weathered Wood

Lawn Fawn Milo's ABC

Simple Stories Vintage Bliss

Sequins

Chalk

Now on to a GIVEAWAY!

Details Below!

I am loving MEMENTO LUXE INK

and I want you to try it! 

I will be giving away 1 Memento Luxe Ink to one lucky winner! 

Head on over and like my page on FB and leave comment below telling me you did! 

CLICK HERE TO GO TO Facebook Page!

I will choose a winner Sunday Night! Tell you friends! :)

 Thanks for stopping by!♥