Blog Hop: Surprise Happy Birthday Blog Hop, Kimi!

09 Wednesday Apr 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, Cardmaking, Christmas and Holidays, DIY & Crafting, Glitter, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media, Papercrafting, Sewing

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Welcome to

KIMI’S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!

Have you been seeing the cutest birthday projects ever? If you arrived at my blog and would like to start at the beginning, which is also the birthday girl’s blog, please hop on over to Lovebug Creations . If you arrived at my blog from Dawn Mercedes, then you’re in the right place!

Here’s my birthday card for Kimi:

Kimi’s favorite colors are pink and green so I created a card and sweet faux cupcake photo holders using those colors. I hope she likes them!

My card features several Lovebug Creations products:

Rumple Ribbon in Purpledise

Simply Sheer Ribbon in White

Mama’s Mesh in White

Beautiful Blooms in White

Doesn’t the Mama’s Mesh look so nice behind all of those crazy colors? The embossed pattern you see on the hot pink is from Tim Holtz.

I created some faux cupcakes using directions I found online and this was a MESSY project. There was plaster, caulk, and paint everywhere! I had to experiment with the frosting and ended up using caulk mixed with a little bit of plaster and some acrylic paint. The plaster gave the caulk the sturdiness it needed to hold up until it dried.

These pretty ribbons are Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations in Purpledise. Each cupcake has a different sprinkle. The first one has mica, the second has glass glitter and the third has pink glitter.

Kimi, Happy Birthday to one of my favorite people in the whole world. I wish that Ohio was closer to California so that we could get together and craft and I could give you a Happy Birthday Hug in person!

And to everyone who stopped by, Thank You for hopping! Please leave a happy comment for Kimi before you go! Your next destination is over to Kristi to see her pretty project.

xo,

Christine Barker

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

Pam
Tanya
Stacey
Tanya Hahn
Connie
Stephanie
Katie
Kathy
Dawn
Christine – You’re here now!
Kristi – Go here next!

Blog Hop: Winners of Kimi’s 30th Birthday Blog Hop Announced

09 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Blog Hop, Lovebug Creations, Uncategorized

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Hello Crafty Friends!

Thanks again to everyone who joined us for the blog hop for Kimi’s 30th Birthday.

I’m excited to let you know that the winners have been announced. To find out if you’ve won, please jump over to Scrappy Zeni’s page!

Thanks again to everyone and I hope you all have a creative week!

xo,

Christine Barker

Blog Hop: Oh No! Kimi’s Turning the Big 3-0!

05 Friday Apr 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, Cardmaking, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mini Album, Mixed Media

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You only get to turn 30 once, so we’re celebrating Kimi Cremar’s birthday in a BIG way! With a blog hop featuring 15 INCREDIBLE crafters on 14 blogs, you’ve been seeing a fantastic variety of projects, tips and techniques. If you missed any of the party locations before you got here, the map to the party is down below.

Before we look at my project, I want to tell you thank you for joining our blog hop. It means so much to me that people are visiting and leaving comments, it really inspires me to keep creating and posting my handmade love! You’re at stop number 3 and the road map for the hop is down below in case you get distracted. (Oh look, glitter!)

I’m really not much of a card maker, mostly because I’m always remembering people’s occasions at the last minute. But, I do love making mini albums, so when I found out it was Kimi’s big three zero, I started pulling together my favorite papers, paints and embellishments.

I started with a chipboard album and painted each of the pages, front and back, first with gesso (it works like a primer) and then with regular acrylic paint. Then I selected some papers and using my Curvy Cutter from EK Success, I cut the scrapbook papers into rounded squares. I then took those cut papers and cut each of them again into 1/3 and 2/3 sections, so that I would have coordinating papers to mix and match on each layout. I used my Cricut “Storybook” cartridge to cut out the numbers. And since Kimi is having a milestone birthday, rhinestone bling was definitely in order!

Kimi’s favorite colors are Pink and Light Lime Green so I used those colors lavishly. All ribbon used throughout is Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon. Party hats and balloons are cut from the Cricut “Celebrations” cartridge.

I LOVE Bunting, or garlands, or pendants or whatever the cool kids are calling them these days They’re so fun and whimsical I just had to use them on top of bakers twine. And, by the way, I found red and white bakers twine on clearance for 70% off in my local Target dollar section Friday night. That means you can score some for just $.30!

I was inspired to use the layered ticket idea from a project that my creative friend Dorcas, the Crafty Card Angel, used. I stamped my sentiments onto card stock and then used my “ticket” punch. Cupcake was cut from the Cricut “Doodlecharms” cartridge.

Here’s the front cover opened up to show the layout with the back cover.

Crafting Concoction:

Ribbon: Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon
Cricut Cartridges: Storybook, Doodlecharms, Celebrations
Paper: DCWV “The Sweet Stack”

Did Someone Say Blog Candy?

But wait, we’ve got Party Favors for you! I bet you heard about the BLOG CANDY, right? Check it out!

$15 Jaded Blossom Gift Certificate

Heidi Swapp Flowers and Color Shine spray in “Georgia Peach”

This prize pack reminds me of chocolate cake! Mmmm!

BLOG CANDY #1

2 Canvas Corp 6×6 Pads
1 Pink Paisley 6×6 Pad
6 Flower Trims
1 Cupcake Shaped Mini Album
3 Chocolate-hued colors of Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon in “Gentleman’s Jacket”, “Sugar Plum” & “Beary Brown”

BLOG CANDY #2

Heidi Swapp Flowers and Color Shine Spray in “Georgia Peach”

BLOG CANDY #3

$15 Jaded Blossom Gift Certificate

Who wants to win the Blog Candy?

You must leave a comment on each blog in the hop
Sign up to follow every blog
Wish the birthday girl, Kimi Cremar, a “Happy Birthday” at the end of the hop
Winner will be chosen and announced on April 8th

The Party Bus is This Way

Ok, are you ready to visit the next blog in the party? Head over to Jenny Johnson’s place and see what kinds of cuteness she has going on!

Too Much Punch? Here’s the Party Map:

In case you got lost, here are the stops:

1. Tanya Stilwell –http://www.scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/

2. Martha Pineda- http://beautifulcreationsmp.blogspot.com/

3. Stephanie Eaken www.stephanie-eaken.blogspot.com

4. Michelle Criswell www.scrappinwithmybug.com

5. Candace Pelfrey www.papercraftsbycandace.com

6. Dawn Rene Carlyle http://designsbydawnrene.com

7. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey ~ http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/

8. Julie Cricut Chick – www.cricutchick.com

9. Dawn Mercedes – www.dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

10.Christine Barker – www.scarletcalliope.com < < < You are here!

11.Jenny Johnson- www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com < < < Here’s your next stop!

12.Dorcas – http://www.craftycardangel.com/

13. Zeni – http://www.scrappyzeni.com/

14. Kimi and Pam – http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Thanks everyone and Happy Birthday, Kimi!!!

xo,

Christine Barker

Blog Hop: Spring Blog Hop Winner Announced!

05 Friday Apr 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations

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Thank you to all who joined our blog hop and entered to win blog candy! To find out who won the Blog Candy from Lovebug Creations, please visit the Lovebug Creations Blog.

Now, to announce the winner of the Scarlet Calliope drawing, may I have a drumroll please?

The winner is Silvia Haynes! Thank you so much for leaving a comment and signing up to get my blog newsletter in your email!

Silvia gets to choose one of these soldered collage pendants that I handmade and I’ll add a chain and pretty bow made from Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon. Silvia, I’ll be emailing you to find out where you want me to mail your necklace.

Thank you so much for joining the Spring Blog Hop. Join me tomorrow for ANOTHER blog hop, this time for Kimi Cremar who is turning XXX!

We’ll have BLOG CANDY for you to win tomorrow, but right now you can check out all the details and see pictures of the fabulous gifts!

See you tomorrow!

xo,

Christine Barker

Blog Hop: Oh No! Kimi’s Turning the Big 3-0! April 6, 2013

03 Wednesday Apr 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Cardmaking, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media

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I’m going to be part of a fun blog hop on Saturday, April 6, 2013 to celebrate Kimi Cremar turning 30! And you know what’s really fun? The fact that her birthday in Roman Numerals is XXX! Thank you to Dawn Rene for figuring this out, lol!

For my friends who don’t know Kimi Cremar, she’s one of the super sweet owners of Lovebug Creations and one of the nicest people I know. There are many things that make her special, but here’s my favorites:

She’s one of the biggest fans of all of the crazy stuff I make (only surpassed by my husband!)
She’s super creative and makes the most gorgeous ribbon
She’s a wonderful kind-hearted person who listens and gives great advice

What’s a party without fun gifts? But, this time the gifts are for you!!! Here’s a peek at the Blog Candy we have for you!

$15 Jaded Blossom Gift Certificate

Heidi Swapp Flowers and Color Shine spray in “Georgia Peach”

This prize pack reminds me of chocolate cake! Mmmm!

BLOG CANDY

2 Canvas Corp 6×6 Pads
1 Pink Paisley 6×6 Pad
6 Flower Trims
1 Cupcake Shaped Mini Album
3 Chocolate-hued colors of Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon in “Gentleman’s Jacket” “Sugar Plum” & “Beary Brown”
Teresa Collins Flowers and Color Shine Spray in “Georgia Peach”
$15 Jaded Blossom Gift Certificate

So, please come back this Saturday, April 6, 2013 and check out the project I have to share with you, join our blog hop and you’ll have a chance to win the blog candy! Can’t wait to see you then!

xo,

Christine Barker

Blog Hop: Spring Blog Hop with Lovebug Creations and Pink By Design

29 Friday Mar 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Cardmaking, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media

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Ahoy there!

Lovebug Creations is teaming up with Pink by Design for a Spring Blog Hop!

We have TWENTY blogs lined up to take you to crafty HEAVEN! You probably started at the Lovebug Creations Blog and arrived here from the Pink By Design blog. The list is below, in case you get lost. You’re currently at number 3!

If you missed any of the stops, you’ll want to go back to the Lovebug Creations Blog so that you don’t miss any of the bloggy goodness and a chance to win some BLOG CANDY!

The Lovebug Creations Creative Team got to play with some super adorable clear stamps from Pink By Design and I got the cute “Hubba Hubba” set that includes a bubbly fun submarine and seven sentiments for all sorts of occasions.

The beautiful Rumple Ribbon is from the “Eyes of Blue” and “Icy Sky” collections from Lovebug Creations.

The sentiments are so clever and I had so much fun using them. Be sure to check out the Pink By Design shop to see all of the other stamp sets that they have!

The Bathing Beauty dress forms are from the $1.50 section at Michaels. To get my vintage juices flowing, I created a board on Pinterest called Boardwalk Love to give me some inspiration. I loved making them so much that I went back the next day and loaded up my basket with more dress forms and even found some guy shapes! (I can be a little obsessive sometimes!)

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY

Are you ready to win? Pink By Design & Lovebug Creations are EACH giving $15 gift certificates to one lucky winner!

PLUS, I’ll be picking one lucky winner on Monday morning to win a gorgeous necklace, handmade by me, in my favorite colors, pink and teal!

The winner can choose from any of these 8 pendants and I’ll add on a chain and a pink Rumple Ribbon to your choice.

Be sure to sign up to receive my blog newsletter in your email and leave me a fun comment below letting me know what you think of the adorable “Hubba Hubba” stamp set and your email so I can contact you if you win! (enter your email with spaces around the @ symbol so that spam bots don’t find you!)

BACK TO THE BLOG HOP

Are you ready? Your next hop is over to Number 4, to visit Sarah at Pink Cricut and she’s also the owner of Pink By Design so be sure to check out her project, sign up to follow her blog and leave her a lovely comment!

1. Lovebug Creations Blog (Kimi & Pamela):http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

2. Pink by Design Blog http://www.pinkbydesignstamps.com

3. Christine: http://www.scarletcalliope.wordpress.com <— YOU ARE HERE

4. Sarah: http://www.pinkcricut.com <— YOUR NEXT STOP

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

6. Elizabeth: http://www.217creations.com

7. Dawn Rene http://designsbydawnrene.com

8. Paula: http://www.morethanfavors.blogspot.com

9. Dorcas: http://www.craftycardangel.com

10. Lisa: http://www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

11. Ellen: http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/

12. Rebekah: http://www.craftyteachermom.blogspot.com

13. Martha: http://beautifulcreationsmp.blogspot.com/

14. Meriah: http://www.twoscraptasticgals.blogspot.com

15. Stephanie: www.stephanie-eaken.blogspot.com

16. Bryan: http://www.scrapguy.blogspot.com

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

18. Sabrina: http://www.sabrinaalery.blogspot.com

19. Zeni: http://www.scrappyzeni.com/

20. Gloria: http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by and happy hopping!

xo,

Christine Barker

Blog Candy Info

Fine Print: Blog Candy, including the Gift Certificates and necklace giveaway, are only available to US Residents. Please note that in order to be eligible for Blog Candy you need to leave a comment on each blog and sign up to follow each blog!

Blog Hop: Spring Blog Hop with Lovebug Creations and Pink By Design This Saturday

28 Thursday Mar 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media, Scrapbooking, Uncategorized

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Hello and thank you so much for stopping by!

It’s almost time once again for an exciting blog hop. This weekend Lovebug Creations is teaming up with Pink by Design for a Spring Blog Hop! Are you ready for some incredible inspiration? A jolt of creative encouragement? A big heaping helping of crafty enthusiasm?

We have TWENTY blogs lined up to take you to crafty HEAVEN! You’ll start at the Lovebug Creations Blog on Saturday, March 30 and there you’ll find the list of blogs to transport you to crafting nirvana!

Lovebug Creations Blog:http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY

Are you ready to win? Pink By Design & Lovebug Creations are EACH giving $15 gift certificates to one lucky winner!

And, I’ll be picking one lucky winner to win a gorgeous necklace, handmade by me, in my favorite colors, pink and teal! What have you got to lose?

Would you like to get to know Lovebug Creations?

Located in Hicksville, OH, Lovebug Creations is a family-owned business started by Kimi Cremar, Pamela Lash, and Missy Kleinhen in 2010. Initially focusing on creating and selling handmade cards and brooches, they expanded their business in November 2012 with the addition of beautiful Rumple Ribbon. What began as friends asking for ribbon for themselves quickly transformed into a growing business. Soon customers began requesting more colors and before long an entire rainbow of colors was available and the first Creative Team was announced on January 31, 2013.

Lovebug Creations is known for beautiful quality ribbons in fresh, vibrant colors and friendly customer service.

Here is some info about Pink By Design from the owner, Sarah:

“My husband and I started Pink by Design Stamps in July 2010. We specialize in clear stamps that give you fun, hip, and creative word/phrases that are really difficult to find. Our first launch of stamps was with my blog, PinkCricut.com, where we released 5 stamps sets to pair nicely with your crating needs. We are proud to now showcase 38 clear sentiment sets with over 800 sayings, 8 newly released background stamps, and our clear Stamp of the Month. You might have seen us around as we have been featured in Provo Craft classes, The Bug Magazine, and tons of blogs.

All of our stamps showcase original designs that have been designed with all craft projects in mind; each and every font is hand selected to give each phrase that special touch. You need not worry about the quality of our stamps as they are manufactured right here in the USA, and stamp beautifully right out of the package.”

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing you on the Blog Hop this Saturday!

xo,

Christine

Blog Candy Info

Crafting: Feelin’ Sneaky?

21 Thursday Feb 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Uncategorized

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Ballet slipper for Lovebug Creations by Tanya Stilwell

Hi Friends!

Best Things Card for Lovebug Creations by Ellen Cardmonkey Jarvis

I’m participating in my very first ever Lovebug Creations Creative Team Sneak Peek this week and I realized that I forgot to let everyone know about it. I’m so sorry! Eek!

Hugs and Kisses for Lovebug Creations by Kimi Cremar

I don’t want you to miss out on a chance to win the prize!

Cross Card for Lovebug Creations by Zeni Pradel

All you have to do is visit each of the Lovebug Creations Creative Team’s blogs this week to check out their Sneak Peek projects featuring Lovebug Creations Rumpled Ribbons and leave a comment for a chance to win 2 colors of the dreamy Rumple Ribbons!

Oh Darling for Lovebug Creations by Pamela Lash

These beautiful photos are only sneak peeks of the sneak peeks, so you’ll want to click through and check out all of the gorgeous projects that the Lovebug Creations team has been making to inspire you!

Friendship Card for Lovebug Creations by Dawn Rene Carlyle

And, this is an extra special week because this Saturday and Sunday we’re having a Blog HOP so don’t forget to come back to check out the projects we’ve been working on!