Saturday, May 28, 2011

BugBites Blog Hop!!

Welcome to my first every Blog Hop! I am so excited to be able to participate in this event that Barb over at BugBites has been so wonderful in hosting. I am super excited to be involved in this blog hop, or I should say Bug Hop as more than just someone who hops along, but someone who is actually involved!! I think its a great way to see some wonderful projects and get some great ideas, and maybe even find some blogs that you did not know are out there.

If you came from Sherri's Blog then you are on the right track!!! If you just happened to join us, then you can start from the beginning at Barb's blog... BugBites!

So here is my project that I did. I started out doing one thing, but then I had some complications, but I think it came together pretty good. I'm eager to get started on some more bug projects, and maybe next weekend during the other half of Grillin' n Chillin' I'll be able to post another buggie project I have been working on.

So the whole thing about Grillin' n Chillin' is that its that time of year where we enjoy the warm air and the sunshine, and gather outside to have some fun with our family and friends. Of course, when that happens, often the bugs come to join us, some fun, and others not so much. So I decided to make a card for just an everyday note to any friend or person that you might want to stay in touch with.

I used my new favorite type of embellishment, Fun Flock, for the caterpillar and the butterflies body. Then I added some i-Rock to add a little sparkle to the caterpillar and the butterflies wings, and also used some for the eyes on the butterfly and the antennas for the butterfly too. For the caterpillar's eyes, I used two small brads that I have in my stash.

The card was from some card stock I had laying around, and the rest of the paper was from my scrap pile too. I used the Create-a-Critter cartridge and also the Doodlebug cartridge for the picnic basket. The blanket paper was something I found in a grab bag from Hobby Lobby, and I loved it but did not know where I would ever use it, but I found a place... now I'm eager to see where else I can use it!!!!

Here are some close up pics of the caterpillar and the butterfly!

 
Now part of this Bug hop also included a search for some tiny creatures that you might find at a picnic or near your grilling center of your home... and congrats!!! You found the new creature!!!

Congrats on finding our little ant friend!!!

Now please go back to BugBites and play along in the challenge with us!
If you got lost along the way here is the Bug Stop list:



The best part about this Bug Hop is that I am having my first ever Blog Candy Giveaway!!!!

So if you would like to be elgible to recieve this wonderful package of   
Crate Paper Lillian Collection

This one is for the girl's with flowers and sweet birds. The Lillian kit by Crate Paper includes 12 sheets of double sided 12" textured papers. Each original design offers a unique and timeless pattern with a coordinationg design on the back. The Lillian kit also includes 57 glitter diecuts, 4 glitter borders, and 3 alphabet stickers. I found this wonderful site called Crafty Steals and they have some great deals!!! Anyway, this collection that I found awhile ago is full of great things, and I am sure you will love digging into it, even if you do not have a little girl... which I don't, but I love using it for my cards for friends and such. At any rate, the rules to be in the drawing are to leave a post on my blog. I would love if you would follow my blog, but I understand the need to keep your blog list to a minimum. At any rate, leave a comment and I will use random.org to help decide who the winner is.   Good Luck and have fun. Hope to see your projects over at BugBites

39 comments:

  1. Super cute! TFS!

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  2. Welcome to your first ever blog hop, Mel! Your card is super cute. I love the embossed basket:) TFS!
    Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  3. Aren't blog hops so much fun?!?! You did a fab job with your project!!
    Thanks for sharing and have a GREAT weekend!!
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  4. This is so adorable! I love the fun flock on the butterfly and the paper you used for the picnic basket! Awesome! TFS! I'm a new follower, and I'm happy to be hopping with you! Happy Memorial Day weekend :)

    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  5. Too cute! I loved the basket! Come on by next weekend for Team Chillin http://ICrea8Cards.blogspot.com
    mrsroddy4@aol.com

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  6. Wecome to your first blog hop! I love your card!

    ~Saundra
    Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

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  7. So glad to be a part of the hop with you! Love what you created!! =)

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  8. Welcome to your first blog hop! Your card is so cute...love the way you used the fun flock! I am glad to be in this fun hop with you! Just became a follower. Hope you can visit my blog!
    Glenda
    http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

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  9. What a great card! I love how the basket looks! TFS!
    booger1 at tds.net

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  10. Awesom card! TFS! Have a lovely weekend and thanks for the inpiration!
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  11. Very cute card, TFS!

    circlebenterprises.blogspot.com

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  12. I just did my first hop last weekend, isn't it fun? I really enjoyed myself. Hope you are also! Cute card. http://siskiyousue.blogspot.com

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  13. Yay and congrats on your first hop! Your card turned out great...love the flocking!

    http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

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  14. Congrats on your first hop, mine will be next weekend on the chillin half. You card is adorable! TFS!
    ~~Jen H~~
    jholton0503@yahoodotcom

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  15. Congrats on your first hop you did great! Mine is next weekend! I became a follower and hope you pop by next week for part 2 "chillin". TFS!
    Shelly
    mypaperlove.blogspot.com

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  16. Congrats on your first blog hop! Great card!

    amanbains1 at gmail dot com

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  17. Great job on your first blog hop! I just became a follower, great card!

    scrappindhilly at gmail dot com

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  18. Great use of fun flock--great card for your first hop :)

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  19. Great job! Fun flock seems fun to use, may have to get some. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com (follower)

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  20. Super cute card!!!!
    reissfam10 at aol dot com

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  21. Adorable card; the basket is really terrific! Congrats on being in your first hop; this is only my second. Glad to be in the hop with you.--Pat N.

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  22. Your card is so cute and those little critters are adorable.
    Charlotte

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  23. Love the idea of flock on the critters.

    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  24. Your card is adorable. I love the butterfly. Congrats on being in your first blog hop.
    TFS!
    Cindy Lou
    http://scrappinc.blogspot.com
    endurapuppy at yahoo dot com

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  25. You did a great job. i am doing my first one next week. the technology part scares me. I am a new follower. Love the bling
    katieoscreations@gmail.com

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  26. Congrats on your first blog hop!!! You did a fantastic job on your project. Thanks for a chance to win your generous giveaway.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  27. Great card, I haven't tried fun flock yet, but will be giving it a try now.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  28. love the shiny butterfly!! :)

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  29. What a super cute card. I love your colors and thanks for the chance to win . Have a fun day, with all your hoppers I am off to finish up at Bugbites. Hope to see you over at my blog next week when I'm Chillin'
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  30. Especially like the Butterfly. Nice way to end with a blog by someone of same first name as me "Melissa". I'm a new follower. I've scheduled my challenge entry to post Mon 5/30 morn & will link afterwards.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://createdbysunshinehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  31. Great card..... it was fun hopping along through the blog hop. Following now and look forward to seeing more of your creations!

    Sandy
    http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

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  32. VERY CUTE card! I love the shiny butterfly.

    dmcarlisle09atgmaildotcom

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  33. Very cute card! I have heard about IRock but haven't used it yet. Your project has inspired me to go ahead and give it a try! Well, that and also putting an ant in my next project! ;) Thanks for sharing! I'm a new follower here, I would love to have you stop on over!

    Susan
    cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  34. Congrats on your very first blog hop! Theya re so much fun aren't they? Great card. I'm a new follower. Come visit me sometime! Hope you are enjoying this first long weekend of summer!
    TFS!
    Kathie
    Kathlee154atgmaildotcom
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

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  35. This blog hop was so much fun! I really enjoyed seeing all of the projects and your card is adorable! Don't you love it when you can make one using scraps? I am a new follower! Happy to meet you1

    america57@comcast.net

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  36. Cute invitation for your get together.
    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

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  37. Your card will cheer up the recipient for sure. I love the blinged out butterfly!
    Happy to have hopped by and become a new follower!
    Jessica
    strgazrblueyes22477 at yahoo dot com
    http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

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  38. Your card is so cute! TFS and for the chance to win such AMAZING blog candy! I would be sooooo thrilled to win this because I just love paper and all the embellishments that go with it! Yay! :0) TFS and for the chance to win!

    I'm a new follower. :0)
    XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/

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