Saturday, May 28, 2011

Bug Bite's Grillin' Bug Hope

Welcome to BugBites first ever Bug Hop, Grillin’ & Chillin’ Bug Hop!

To celebrate the beginning of summer, Barb over at BugBites is hosting two consecutive weekends of Bug Hops.

This weekend it is all about the Grillin’, May 28-30.

If you've come from visiting Dana at Imagine What You Could Do, you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Grillin’ & Chillin’ Bug Hop, click HERE to start from the beginning.

Each designer along the bug trail is featuring a project based on the Grillin’ & Chillin’ theme. What’s more exciting is you can participate too by creating a project and linking it up over at BugBites for a chance to win a Big Prize.

But, there’s a twist. Your project must included at least one Cricut cut and at least one of the critters that have been hidden within some of the bug stop blogs. Be sure to visit all the bug stops to find all your critter choices.

While you are looking for the critters, be sure to check out the blog candy that each designer has to offer you. You don't want to miss out on any of it! Here is my project:

Here's what I did:

I used a ladybug box that my in-laws sent with candies in it as the box for my mini album. I just redecorated the outside (because it was covered with Lindt logos).
I made the mini using Doodlecharms blackout circle tags at 3.75 inches. I cut out 10 circles and glued two of them together to make the pages a little sturdier. I cut a bunch of different patterned papers a 1/4 inch smaller, to use as the backgrounds of my pages.I cut 4 ladybugs (my critters!) at 1.25 inches in the shadow feature and added googly eyes, and 2 dragonflies (at the same size) in the regular feature. I decorated with buttons, ribbons, stamps, and brads; making usable pockets on almost ever page.I made a little fold out mini on the second page by cutting a 7 inch by 2.75 inch piece of black card stock (scoring every 2.5 inches). I folded accordingly and used a circle punch to make the little opening on the front, and added ribbon for closure. The sunflower stickers I got at Michael's for a dollar. I used my crop-a-dile to add eyelets to the holes (which I punched out using the crop-a-dile, as well) and used a red binder ring as closer. I took a bunch of scrap ribbons and tied them around the ring.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Now for the fun stuff!!! BLOG CANDY!!! To win this candy all you have to do is become a follower and leave a comment!(For some odd reason people are having trouble following my blog, I don't know if anyone else is having this problem or not, but don't worry if you can't, I'll still include you!) Simple as that! I will then pick one lucky person (through random.org) for this prize:



Included is about 60 feet of ribbon (32 pieces, plus the clear container), 1 box of clear photo corners (250 pieces), 14 pages of die cut letters (different shapes, sizes, and colors), 50 Cricut Rewards points that have never been redeemed, and 4 remaining die cuts from my project (3 ladybugs, 1 dragonfly).

I will announce a winner on May 31st.

Next stop….Debra's blog, Debican. See what she has in store for you today.

The line up is as follows:

Barb http://bugbites411.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://jennyplace26.blogspot.com/
Kerie http://kerieskafe.blogspot.com
Larelyn http://handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com
Saundra www.luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com-
Amber www.amberscraftsandstuff.com
Shana www.scrapinshana.blogspot.com
Sher www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com
Deb http://debspaperpassion.blogspot.com
Amber www.pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
Dana http://iwycd.blogspot.com/
Ashley http://shellyscrafts.blogspot.com <--- YOU ARE HERE
Debra http://debican01.blogspot.com/ <------NEXT
Lisa http://indymermaid.blogspot.com
Glenda http://www.glendascards.blogspot.com/
Pat N www.patsscraps.blogspot.com
Sherri http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
Melissa http://melspurplegiraffe.blogspot.com/





Remember, once you have hopped to all the bug stops, it's your turn to show us your Grillin’ & Chillin’ project.

Make sure to include a Cricut cut somewhere on your project, include one of the hidden critters and link up your project over at BugBites by Midnight CST May 30 to be eligible for the big prize.

GOOD LUCK!

45 comments:

  1. Cute ladybug mini! I like how you "recycled" it and turned it into and amazing little mini! Awesome job. TFS!
    Would love to follow you, but your followers won't come up:(
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  2. Cute, Cute!!

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  3. Love your project!! So super cute and very creative!!
    I tried to become a follower and your followers wont come up...I will try back for sure!!
    Just when we need blogger to be on top right?!?!
    TFS and have a GREAT weekend!
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. OMG, cute, cute, cute! I absolutely love it! So creative and unique! Great job! I'm a new follower (your followers list came up for me) and I'm happy to be hopping with you! Happy Memorial Day weekend :)

    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com
    indymermaid(at)blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. I think I fixed the follower problem....I don't know what happened there...

    ReplyDelete
  6. Oh my! What a cute, cute idea!! I love it!

    ~Saundra
    Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  7. love it! too cute! I can't follow you for some reason!! But, I will!!
    mrsroddy4@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. What a cute ladybug project! I love how her wings open -- so creative!

    TFS!
    Jessica
    http://cricutafterdark.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. Love, love, love what you did with the ladybug! Glad to be a part of this hop with you!! =)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Love the ladybug album! Fantastic job! Happy to be part of this fun blog with you! Just became a follower! Drop by my blog when you have time!
    Glenda
    http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  11. That might be the COOLEST mini album I;ve ever seen! I love the way you did the whole thing! I am unable to follow u right now or anyones blogs for that matter because there's something wrong with the follwers box, but I will be back!
    booger1 at tds.net

    ReplyDelete
  12. Very cute project, TFS!

    circlebenterprises.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Cute mini... Lots of good ideas there. Thanks! http://siskiyousue.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. This blog hop is sooo much fun!!!! Your project is sooo very cute :-)
    www.kerieskafe.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  15. Great project! This turned out really cute...sorry, but I'm one of the ones who can't follow right now :0(

    http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  16. What an awesome mini album. This is great! Love all the details. TFS!
    ~~Jen H~~
    jholton0503@yahoodotcom

    ReplyDelete
  17. Very cute ladybug! Clever idea! TFS!
    Shelly
    mypaperlove.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. Great way to repurpose something! I am a new follower of your blog. Thanks for the details on your project!

    amanbains1 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  19. Very cute ladybug, such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

    scrappindhilly at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  20. Oh my goodness this project turned out awesome--love how you "recycled"--soooo creative :)

    ReplyDelete
  21. I loved your ladybug box! Simply adorable!

    rissaflor@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. Awesome repurposed box!!!! I mean this is DA BOMB! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com (follower)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Wow!!! This is awesome!!!! Very cool idea!! Thanks to Blogger I can't become a follower right now, will return though.
    reissfam10 at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  24. Oh wow! This is just about the most cleaver thing I have seen in a long time. Your mini album is so cute and creative. I just love it!!
    Charlotte

    ReplyDelete
  25. OMG! Your lady bug mini couldn't be any cuter. What a great way to recycle. I love it. I am a new follower.
    TFS!
    Cindy Lou
    http://scrappinc.blogspot.com
    endurapuppy at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  26. Love you ladybug box. I am having trouble with the hidden critters though. Are they just critters used on the projects?

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

    ReplyDelete
  27. Last year I had some of those cute boxes. I think there was a frog one too. Great recycle project. I just became your 25th follower. Yesterday I couldn't join anyones blogs. good luck
    katieoscreations@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  28. What an awesome idea. Just love your ladybug and it's precious contents. Hugs Kel

    braydonandkel@bigpond.com

    ReplyDelete
  29. Shelly, that is so cute, what a fun idea.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  30. Love that ladybug critter- this is so cute and clever- new follower
    Amy
    amy.arnold89@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  31. Great job repurposing! Love it!

    April
    nginerd at gmail dot com
    http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  32. I love that you recycled that candy box. Great job on decorating it. I'm a new follower. Thanks for a chance to win your candy.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

    ReplyDelete
  33. Oh my gosh! You are so talented! I love the way you give so much detail on how to make this project. I am going to mark this as a favorite so that when I have more time this summer I can make it!

    I am a new follower! Can't wait to see what you make next!

    america57@comcast.net

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

    ReplyDelete
  35. Like the creativity that you put into this Ladybug. 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

    ReplyDelete
  36. Wow super super super cute. Very creative as well. Following now and look forward to seeing more of your creations!

    Sandy
    http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  37. I LOVE the little ladybug! Absolutely adorable!

    dmcarlisle09atgmaildotcom

    PS I am a follower but the only way I have been able to post on anyone's blog is anonymously.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Thank goodness I am able to follow your blog, this ladybug project is fantastic! Wow, what a great job! A++++!

    I would love to have you stop over by my blog sometime! Thanks for sharing!

    Susan
    cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  39. What a perfect mini!! From the box to the embellishments....just adorable. Nice job! Happy Summer!
    TFS!
    Kathie
    Kathlee154atgmaildotcom
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  40. How adorable, i love ladybugs.
    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

    ReplyDelete
  41. I loved your little project... that must have taken some time. So glad I went through the hop and checked it all out... love all the ideas!

    melspurplegiraffe@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  42. WOW, what a cool idea to make a mini that fit into the box. That is up-cycling to the finest right there. I love all the detail you put into this and the color scheme is so perfect throughout.
    Happy to have hopped by and become a new follower!
    Jessica
    strgazrblueyes22477 at yahoo dot com
    http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  43. Oh my, that is just about the cutest thing ever. I just love how you redecorated the box and then added your project. So very clever!!

    ReplyDelete
  44. This is super cute !
    Thanks for commenting in my blog!
    Have a great Tuesday ;-)
    ~Maria Elena~
    http://mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

I love reading your comments!

Thanks for stopping by!