The Busy Bug

January 21, 2011

Project 68 - THIS JUST MAKES ME SMILE/Jubilee "WINNER"

Hello friends, I needed some magnets for the magnet board in my Primary Class.  I was at Michaels Craft Store today and saw these cute little erasers.  You know the creative juices started flowing!   I had an idea for making my own magnets.  This is what I came up with.
Supplies:



I put a glass block (anything heavy) on top until they were dry.


HAPPY FACE MAGNETS!!
 TADAAAAAA!!!

And now, the winner of the Cricut Jubilee Cartridge!

Heather 24




Awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
ra6352 (at) gmail (Dot) com





CONGRATULATIONS, 


HEATHER!! 
Please email me your info ASAP!
And to everyone who entered, I wish I could pick everyone.  Keep trying, I have one more Cart next week to give away.
:D
Have a wonderful weekend!
BUG HUGS!

Project 67 - "Hi" Card

uuugh,  Youtube isn't working!!!   
I guess I'll try again later.    
Instead,  I made this card.
  "HI"
:D  
Don't forget to enter my "Cart A Week Giveaway" for the JUBILEE Cricut Cartridge... HERE.  It ends today, Friday the 21st.  
Have a fabulous day!


BUG HUGS!

January 19, 2011

Project 66 - Primary Class Treats!

Oh my, I forgot to post this.  
I made these for my Primary (Church) Class. 
 We were learning  about the 
10 Commandments.
Bug Hugs!
 :D

January 18, 2011

BUSY BUG BABBLE- Help with the SUBSCRIPTION BUTTON :D

Hi again everyone.  I have been getting some questions on how to get the SUBSCRIPTION BUTTON placed on your blogs.  Click HERE to start.  Then CLICK HERE for the FEEDBURNER Step by Step Quickstart Guides for Blogger, WordPress, TypePad, MySpace & Podcasting.
&  CLICK HERE for some answers to questions that might come up.
Let me know if I can help you some more.
Bug Hugs
:D

Busy Bug Babble - SUBSCRIPTION BUTTON

Happy Tuesday!  I was just doing a little blog surfing and noticed that a lot of your fabulous blogs have no subscription field :-(    My subscription box is to the right, top of this page if you would like to receive them in your emil box as soon as I post them!   I would love to receive your posts in my email, as soon as you post them but there is nowhere to subscribe on your blogs :-( .  I use FEEDBURNER, which is free.  You can google FEEDBURNER for Blogger or whatever you use, follow the direction on how to set it up,  and get a Subscription button code to put on your blogs.  This way I can get your POSTS :-)!!!!   If you do put a subscription field on your blog, please, please, please let me know so that I can subscribe!  I would love to get your posts directly in my email box! Have a fabulous day!
Bug Hugs!

January 17, 2011

Busy Bug Babble - STYLISH BLOGGER AWARD!

 I just I received a Stylish Blogger Award  from a wonderful lady!  Thanks Yvonne, you ROCK!  Head on over to Yvonne's blog at onecreativemomma.blogspot.com and check out all of her posts!  She is so talented!

  The requirements for receiving the award are as follows:
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
2. Share 8 things about yourself.
3. Give the award to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered.
4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their award.

The 8 things about myself that I would like to share is:
1)  I love, love, love to visit everyones blogs!
2)  I absolutely enjoy reading every comment I get!
3)  I love Chinese Food!
4)  I love my family.
5)  My craft studio is my "HAPPY PLACE"!
6)  I'm a MIDNIGHT scrapaholic!
7)  I frequently get visits from the SCRAPMESSMONSTER!!
8)  I'm addicted to watching movies! 


And here are the 8 blogs that I have recently discovered:
(Please visit these ladies blogs and show them some love by leaving comments on their posts)!
We all LOVE comments!
1) Court ~ http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com
2) Kerry ~ http://www.kerryspapercrafts.com
3) Melanie ~ http://courtney-lane.blogspot.com
4) Jamielynn ~http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com
5)  Laurie ~http://hidinginmycraftroom.com
6)  Michelle ~ http://scrappinwithmybug.blogspot.com
7)    Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com
8)   Jennifer ~ http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com
Thanks again Yvonne!
Thanks for stopping by!  
Bug Hugs!



Busy Bug Babble - "A CART A WEEK GIVEAWAY"!!!! (pictures)

I know you all got this post already, but the pictures didn't download.  So I'm sending it out again.  Sorry for the duplicate post.
Here is this weeks "CART A WEEK GIVEAWAY".   I was a bit busy with the kids being out of school today.  I will be giving away the Jubilee Cricut Cartridge.



All you have to do is leave a comment on this post!  I will announce the winner on Friday, January 21st.   Also, please subscribe, if you like my blog, so that you can get my posts as soon as I post them!  Thank you so much for stopping by! 
Bug Hugs!

January 16, 2011

Project 65 - PRIMARY "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"

Hi everyone, I made these cards way ahead of time for my little (Church) Primary Class for their birthdays!  I am also entering them over at Robyn's Blog Hop. I'm always doing thing at the last minute, but this year I'm taking a different approach!  Inside the gift bags there is a pair of socks inside a Cupcake Wrapper, topped with a chocolate heart.  You can see how I put them together HERE.  I used the Cricut Cupcake Wrapper Cartridge to cut the wrappers.
Bug Hugs!


This is what the wrappers look like with the sock.







January 14, 2011

Busy Bug Babble - "A CART A WEEK GIVEAWAY WINNER"!!!!

Hello everyone.  Did anyone visit
 My Pink Stamper Blog Hop today? There are some talented ladies over there.  Congrats to all the new Designers!
I just wanted to say thank you all for commenting about your YUMMY favorite meals!  You all have such good taste!  The winner of the "From My Kitchen Cricut Cartridge",  selected by Random.org. is:

Beebeebabs


I like a lot of food if I had to pick one I would say homemade Chocolate Cake. Thanks for the chance to win!!!

January 12, 2011

Busy Bug Babble - New Blog Look!

Hi everyone,  I changed the look of my blog!  I am cleaning everything, even on my blog.  My room is starting to look civilized again and I'm starting to get my MOJO back!  As soom as I'm done organizing my room, I'll post the pictures! Happy Wednesday!
Bug Hugs!

January 10, 2011

Busy Bug Babble - "A CART A WEEK GIVEAWAY"!!!!

Oh my goodness!!  I have had a CRAZZZZY day today.  I am just getting around to posting my "Cart A Week Giveaway"!  I'm so sorry it took me this long, but I have been in the middle of a great CATASTROPHE!  You may ask, "What kind of a CATASTROPHY??????"! Well......... my scraproom looks like it was BOMBED by the ScrapMessMonster!!!!.....  :-) I can't get my MOJO ON with my room looking like this!!  So, I have been cleaning and organizing and cleaning and organizing and....need I say more!!  Can you believe it got this bad!


I'm buried alive here.....:-)
Can anyone find me!!!  I will post my after pictures when I'm done!
Now on to the more important stuff!!!!
This weeks giveaway will be........
THE "FROM MY KITCHEN" CRICUT CARTRIDGE!
 
I love this cart...Ohh, I love 'em all :-)
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post tell me what your favorite meal is!  If you like my blog you can subscribe so that you can get my posts in you email as soon as I post them!  I will post the winner Friday, January 14th.  Tell all your friends.  Thanks for stopping by!
Bug Hugs!

January 09, 2011

Project 64 - PRIMARY CTR CRUNCH BARS

I  created these cute little CTR 
(Choose The Right) Crunch Chocolate Bars
 for my cute little Primary Class kids in Church today. 
Have a wonderful Sunday!


Psssstt.....don't forget this week will be the first week for my "A Cart A Week Giveaway"!  I will be giving away 1 Cricut Cartridge every week for the month of January! 
Bug Hugs!

January 07, 2011

Busy Bug Babble - BLOG HOP WINNERS & "A CART A WEEK GIVEAWAY"!!!!

Oh my goodness.  You guys are the best!  I am so grateful for all of my followers!   Thank you all for sharing and leaving such encouraging comments on my blog!  I love, love, love to read and respond to each and every one of them!   That's enough of my Busy Bug Babble! :-)
I wish everyone could have been a winner.

Chosen by Random.org .......
The Winner of the Songbird Cricut Cart from the New Year Eve Blog Hop Day 1  is......
Cheryl said...
Your project is so cute and very creative!
Cheryl www.pinkandpaper.blogspot.com
blondiee975 at gmail dot com
December 30, 2010 9:41 AM 
&
The winner of the of the Rock Princess Cricut Cart from the New Year Eve Blog Hop Day 2 
is ..........
Kiehn said...
Hello again...lol wow what an exciting giveaway...im a follower and you have lots of inspiration...wonderful blog...my fav cartridge is wild card..i burrowed this from my sister in law and now am giving it back...so hard to part ways with it lol...thanks for the chance to win

January 06, 2011

Project 63 - FAMILY

I couldn't post anything yesterday because my internet was down!  It's up and running today, Yeah!   I purchased the supplies for this project from Ben Franklin Crafts.  I helped a neighbor to make these for her family for Christmas.  She used their last names instead of the word "Family".  The ribbon just gives it that finished elegant look!  What do you think?


Psssst!..










Don't forget, if you haven't left a comment
 CLICK HERE  for a chance to win the Cricut Snowbird Cartridge and




HERE  to win the Rock Princess Cricut Cartridge






from my New Years Eve Blog Hops!


 BUG HUGS!!

January 04, 2011

Project 62 - My Pink Stamper Design Team 2011 Challenge & Submission

 I'm trying out for a spot on the "My Pink Stamper Design Team for 2011"!  I love visiting Robyn's Blog she is such an inspiration.  I made this thank you card for Robyn's challenge, then i'll be giving the card, along with some Stephens's Hot Chocolate, to my neighbor Jamie!  Hi Jamie!  She was so kind to put my garbage cans out by the curb, then bring them back in for us while we were on vacation!  Thanks again Jamie! 
For Robyn's Pink Stamper Challenge you need to:

*Have a blog



*You cannot already be serving on a DT that has product that is a conflict of interest (most DTs are just fine as long as they do not sell product that is similar to My Pink Stamper Original Cricut Stamps idea)


*Your project must be made just for this challenge
*Post a pic on your blog with a full recipe along with what the challenge is about
*This needs to be a new project that you make just for this challenge
*Only one entry per person, please
*You must have either a Cricut or Imagine to serve on the team
*No experience necessary but you must have a love for the craft! 
Challenge:  Make a card, scrapbook page, or other Cricut project with your favorite cartridge using my favorite colors......
Pink
Green
Brown
(other optional color of your choice)
 

Here is what i'll be submitting.


 Recipe:
DCWV-Cotton Bloom Paper Stack from Michaels Craft
Colorbok-Pearlescent Paper from Walmart 
Papertrey Color 8 1/2 x 11 Collection Paper -Dark Chocolate (Card base) cut at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 then folded in half.
Ribbon: Hotpink from Hobby Lobby
White Pearls from Walmart
Cricut Cake - Birthday Cakes Cartridge (Bouquet) page 58.
Using my Gypsy to cut the Bouquet @ 3.5 inches and 2 sets of flowers, one at 3.00 inches  and the second at 3.25 inches. Used the hide feature on the Gypsy to hide the ribbon. 
Pink strip or Pearlescent Paper cut @ 5 1/4 by 1  1/2 inches.
Green strip of DCWV Cotton Bloom paper cut @ 5 1/4 by 1 inch.
Martha Stewart Scallop Dot Border Punch
Martha Stewart Luster Glass Microbeads - Brownstone,  for the stem
My Pink Stamper - Fruit and Veggie Puns
Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip Ink Stamp
Glue Dots
Inkssentials - Glossy Accents Clear Dimensional Glue 
Thanks Robyn!
**WISH ME LUCK**
Psssst!  Don't forget to enter for a chance to win 2 Cricut Cartridges from my New Years Eve Blog Hop!  CLICK HERE and



HERE for 2 chances to win!



BUG HUGS!






January 03, 2011

Busy Bug Babble - Family Home Evening "Kinect" Style

Ohh my....how I LOVE THE 360 KINECT!!!!  Ok, so I purchased the Kinect for the family gift for Christmas.  We haven't had a chance to use it until today!  By the way, if you are looking for Dance Central, (it was sold out everywhere) check your local Game Stop.
On Mondays in my Family we have Family Home Evening, where we have a church lesson and then we either play games, talk about family things or just do something together as a family.  Dad did the lesson today then we played Dance Central.  It surely got us off the couch.  I haven't done this much dance moves since I was dating my DH (years ago!)  If you have the Kinect, or you are thinking about getting one....this is the game to get!  I also got Zumba...now I have my own personal dance and exercise coach at home whenever I need them.  My muscles are aching but we had such a good time. Here is video of how it works...


Happy Monday.
BUG HUGS! 

January 02, 2011

Busy Bug Babble - Sundays Thoughts!

In my church most people have callings. responsibilities to teach.  I received my calling, which is to teach the Junior Primary children (ages 6 & 7).  I met the children today and they are just the cutest!  I am so excited about this calling!  I can't wait to use my scrapbooking skills in my lesson plans!  I hope you all have a wonderful week. 

January 01, 2011

Busy Bug Babble - On my way home!

Scraproom here I come!  New York was fabulous, but I'm ready to go back home.  Thanks Jen, for inviting me on your Blog Hop....had tons of comments!  You guys are so amazing.  Can't wait to start some new projects for 2011.  More videos, cards and scrapbook pages planned.  I don't like to make new years resolutions, because I always break them but, one of my secret (sshhhh) resolutions was to start working on my family's pictures and albums.  I've got tons..  So here's to 2011! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!  BUG HUGS!

December 31, 2010

Busy Bug Babble - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Thanks for all your support and friendship 
throughout the past year and for being so fabulous and encouraging.  I hope you all have a fabulous 2011.  You are all so amazing!! 
This bright New Year is given me
To live each day with zest
To daily grow and try to be 
My highest and my best! 
*******
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

BUG HUGS!!

Project 61 - ROKIN' NEW YEAR'S BLOG HOP, Day 2!!

Welcome to day "2" of the Rokin' New Year's  Blog Hop and yes more Blog Candy....Here is a card I made to celebrate the New Year.  Have a wonderful day and be safe!






And now for the......
Yummy Blog Candy again!! 
I will be giving away another Cricut Cartridge!  
"Rock Princess"!!














All you have to do to win this cart is: Leave another comment for this post and tell me what your favorite Cricut Cartridge so far is.   
*****EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEEZY!***** 
Check out the rest of my blog.  If you like what I have done so far, subscribe and follow me....I have some fun things in store for 2011 and I will announce a winner on January 7th, 2011 for both posts. Thank you for stopping by...your next stop is Norma over at pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com

Here is the lineup of all the talented ladies in the Hop. 
Carol          ~  carolssweetcreations.blogspot.com
Celeste       ~  ccscards.blogspot.com
Court         ~  courtscrafts.blogspot.com/
Dorcas      ~   4craftyangels .blogspot.com    
Gloria       ~   girliascards.blogspot.com    
Jen             ~   jennyscards.blogspot.com
Karen        ~   thebusybug.blogspot.com <---You are here
Norma      ~  pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com 
Roma        ~   romascards.blogspot.com
Jeanine     ~   scrappinwithjc.blogspot.com
Karey        ~  creativecraftcorner.com

BUG HUGS 
&
"HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!"
" Sorry, this giveaway is now closed(1/7/11)."