Kathy and Kids: March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

Hello Spring!

Happy Monday Crafty Friends!

Welcome back to my little space in bloggy land :) I've had quite a busy and crafty past week. My kids and I spent a few days with the Grandparents. I call it Camp Grandma and Grandpa. My mom taught me a lot of quilting basics and helpful techniques, my son worked on his remote controlled car with Grandpa, my niece and my youngest played dolls and made lots of loom band bracelets, and my sister-in-law worked on making shaker cards.

I've got a fun hangover, but it's my day to share over at the Lovebug Creations blog and I have a Spring card featuring some of their new Buttercup Rumple Ribbon.

Details:

The eggs were cut using the die from the My Creative Time "Hello Spring" stamp and die set.

The sentiment is from the same set.

I made the background paper by stamping the sentiment randomly all over the green cardstock using a Versamark ink pad.

The finishing touch is a bit of "Buttercup" Rumple Ribbon tied in a pretty bow.

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, March 29, 2014

LBC Spring Celebrations Hop

Welcome Back!

Welcome to LoveBug Creations Spring Celebrations

New Release and Blog Hop!!

If you have floated over from Christine'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

For my project I am sharing a couple of Spring Shaker Cards

I made this Spring Garden card.

This Hello Spring Chickie card was made by my sister-in-law. Didn't she do a great job?! We are visiting for Spring Break and I taught here how I make mine. So far she's made 3!!

Spring Garden Card Details:
All the images are from the Paper Smooches "Green Thumb" stamp set, and were colored with Copics.
I used some pretty "Blue Bells" Rumple Ribbon tied in a cute bow on the front.

The Spring Chickie card is showcasing some of the pretty "Buttercup" Rumple Ribbon.

How about some delicious LBC Bog 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 Stacey!

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, March 28, 2014

Hang 10 - - FB and LBC Co-Hop

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

Welcome to the Fleurette Bloom-LoveBug Creations Co-Hop!

If you've flown over from Christine's blog, then you've joined the parade, but if you've stumbled on this hop and want to begin with the first stop, soar over to Fleurette!

The pairing of LBC's fantastic rumple ribbon and other trimmings with Fleurette Bloom's outstanding SVG's and digital delights is a great way to jazz up your projects - who wants to be ho-hum?

Not us gals.........so grab your favorite beverage and settle back for some crafting inspiration

for just the right touch of class

Here is my project:

Details:

The sea turtle is an svg file from Fleurette Bloom. I cut her out using my Cameo, inked the edges and assembled. Super easy, and cute!

I made the turtle a girl by adding some "Panther Pink" Rumple Ribbon by Lovebug Creations.

Background paper is from the "Splash" collection by Echo Park.

The sentiment is from the "Sandy Toes' stamp set by Pink By Design.

The bubbles are sticky rain drops from my stash.

Now, how about some blog candy??

Fleurette Bloom is offering a $10 gift certificate to her ONLINE STORE

AND

LoveBug Creations is offering a $10 gift certificate to their ONLINE STORE

So what do you have to do to be in the running???

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 extra chances to win like our Facebook Pages and leave a comment at

Fleurette Bloom Designs

and

LoveBug Creations

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

The co-hop line-up:

1. Fleurette: http://www.fleurettebloom.blogspot.com

2. Kimi & Pamela: http://www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

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

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

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

6: Kristin: http://papercreationsbykristin.blogspot.com/

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

8: Ilda: http://www.ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com/

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

10: Chantel: http://chanscraftythings.blogspot.com.au/

11: Christine: http://wp.me/p2YygE-Rp

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

13: Cheryl: http://dragonflydesigns58.blogspot.com/

For your next touch of class, please visit Cheryl's blog.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow as the Lovebug Creations Creative Team will be sharing the new spring colors of Rumple Ribbon!

Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, March 24, 2014

What Up Chickie?

Happy Monday Crafty Friends!

How was your weekend? I had a great weekend but it went by way too fast. My oldest came home from college for a couple of days since it's the end of her Spring Break. We did a bit of shopping for college essentials, food, and a few fun crafty things.

Today is my day to share over at the Lovebug Creations blog. I made a cute spring card using my new Peachy Keen stamp sets.

Details:

Shape card was made using a Spellbinders Scallop Square die, but I first folded the cardstock in half and then placed the die slightly over one edge. This allowed for the die to cut one connected piece.

The patterned cardstock is from My Minds Eye "Happy Day" 6x6 stack. I also cut this using the same die and glued it to the card.

PK-1375 "Faceless Chickens", stamped on patterned cardstock and cut out.

PK-1373 "Chickie Face Assortment", white gel pen

Lovebug Creations "Crushed" Rumple Ribbon

I'll be entering this card in the Peachy Keen Stamps Color Inspiration Challenge, 14-04.

Have a Great week and Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, March 17, 2014

Bookmarks

Hello Crafty Friends!

Did you see my shaker card yesterday? For that card I used a couple of the stamps from the Paper Smooches "Spectrum" stamp set. Today I used a few of the other stamps to make some cute book marks.

Detail:

Paper Smooches "Spectrum" stamp set, color with Copics

Taylored Expressions "Clip It Up" die set

My youngest has already tried to claim them as hers :) I think I'm going to need to make more so both of my daughters have their own sets.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Sunshine and Rainbows

Erin Go Bragh!

Happy St. Patrick's Day Crafty Friends!

Did you have a good weekend? Did you get crafty? We had really warm temps here (high 80s to low 90s) so we took advantage of that and started some spring cleaning. I went through kids clothes and started purging my craft room. I (like many crafters) have too much stuff! When my oldest went away to college I sort of took over her room a bit and my "stuff" has spread outside of my craft room. I am proud that I made good progress to get my room cleaned out and organized so I can craft in their and not her room. I know she'll be happy to have her room back :)

In addition to cleaning, I did a little crafting.

Today is my day to share over at the LoveBug Creations blog, and I am sharing this adorable Sunshine and Rainbows shaker card.

Details:

Paper Smooches "Spectrum" stamp set, colored with Copics

Simple Stories "Snap Color Vibe" patterned papers

Sequins

LBC "Sunflower" Rumple Ribbon

I'll be entering this card into the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Luck of the Irish Blog Hop

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

Aren't you glad the weekend is finally her? I sure am. The time change made this week seem way too long :)

Today I am taking part in a St. Patrick's Day blog hop.

Are you looking for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Well, you’re in luck being at this blog hop!! We’ve got great projects from very creative designers today! So if you started at Janet's Creative World, then you’re in the right place. If not, please make sure you stop at all the blogs and leave a comment. Janet is giving away a Close To My Heart Cloud Nine Card making kit valued at $45.00. Now there’s some gold you’ll want to have a chance on!

How’s that for blog candy?? Without further ado.. here’s my project:

I made a Leprechaun trap :)

Details:

SVG Cuts "Gold Coin Inn Trap" svg file
(here is a link to the free file)
Non cutting machine version - http://www.marthastewart.com/1057548/free-printable-leprechaun-trap-svg-cuts
SVG Version - http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=387

Sequins

Jaded Blossom "Lucky Treats" stamp set

Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon

Isn't it cute? I am going to give this to my youngest daughter and let her set it up and see what she can trap :)

I'm the last stop on this hop so I hope you had a great time and found lots of creative projects and ways to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

Have a great weekend and St. Patrick's Day! I know we'll be having some corned beef and cabbage, and other "green" treats.

Thanks for joining us today and be sure to wear green March 17th so you don’t get pinched!!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Something Wonderful

Happy Monday Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to share over at Lovebug Creations. I found a little crafty time this weekend and wanted to use some of my new Unity Stamps.

Details:

"Whisper White" cardstock by Stampin' Up

Shamrock embossing folder

"Something Wonderful" stamp from Unity Stamps

and some pretty "Green Leaves" Rumple Ribbon, which is part of the Spring Rainbow collection

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, March 7, 2014

Happy Bithday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Happy Birthday Blog Hop

It's Connie Can Crop's Birthday weekend and what better way to celebrate than with a super blog hop full of fabulous projects, a spectacular lineup, and yummy presents for 2 lucky followers!!

Connie Can Crop is the first stop on her Birthday blog hop. Welcome to her Birthday Bash!!

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 TWO awesome sponsors and giveaways for this hop!

ABusyBee
Is giving away 3 delicious Spring Colors of Skittles!!
What's a skittle?? Check out her store Here:
http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/p/store.html

Connie is giving away a gorgeous 6x6 paper pad and may just throw in some fabulous LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon too!!

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.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

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

Gonna Party! It's Connie's Birthday! Let's go!