Ladybugz Creations

Charms Charms Charms ...... 1st time

2011-03-11T05:21:00.000-08:00

I am part of a great group of women who found each other via facebook. We deided to do a Charm swap last month and I decided to branch out and learn something new.

As you all know I love Unity Stamp Company so I found the perfect Stamp from a Kit of the Month ( great way to get to know unity) and decided to make a charm for it out of shirnky dink.

Things I learned about shrinky dinks....

1. you must rough up the material before stamping a high grit number paper works best 300 or higher

2. you must use darker ink then you think when you stamp

3. the stuff stinks when you "bake"it so use ventalations and don't cook pizza right afterwards allow your oven to cool down.

Here is the stamp and image shrunk

Next I found cute beads and such and then strung them together to make a charm

Supplies.. included invisible wire as well

The finished charms

Up close of the charm

Another view

Thanks so much for taking a peek at the project and I can't wait to share the next one with you.

Christy

Its RAK Tuesday and I need your help

2011-03-01T07:11:00.000-08:00

Today’s is kind of fun to do, you see I have a friend Karle she has been there thru it all for me this last 5 months and I inturn want to offer her the world.

Her son Steven has entered a contest for Folgers and has a chance to win $25,000 college scholarship, Voting won’t start til March 31st but they need your help getting their views up on You tube .

So here is what I need you to do, GO view the jingle on You Tube, I can promise you won’t be disappointed they sing and play some mean harmonica. Then share it on your Facebook wall for your friends to view. Then come back here and let me know. Also if you have a blog pass it on and let me know.

Now for the fun part and because I feel Generous I am doing a BLOG giveway  yep that is right and its SCENTSY  I have a Black DIY warmer and a set of Café embellishments for you to use on it simply meaning you get your own coffee and cup and even better I am throwing in a Bar of Hazelnutte Latte, Mocha Doodle and Cocoa Clementine. This is valued at $50.00 the winner will receive this in their box ready to be warmed.

Square Black DIY Full-Size Scentsy Warmer
DIY (Design It Yourself) Scentsy Warmers are the perfect backdrop for Scentsy’s coordinating rub-on transfer DIY Theme Packs. Each one is a canvas waiting for your embellishments.

Cafe Scentsy DIY Theme Pack

Okay so simply comment below that you did this and could win winner will be drawn next tuesday and announced here in this blog. thanks so much and I wish them all the luck in the world.

Winner Winner Winner :) Cupcakes for everyone :)

2011-02-28T08:33:00.000-08:00

First of all I can't thank Janis enough for hosting an awesome blog hop, wow is all I can say if you did not get a chance to hop take time to do so.

Before I announce the winner I wanted to show all of you a little sneak peak of a challege I was in this last month, I stepped out of my comfort zone and whipped up what I like to say are some pretty cute Charms. Look here soon as there will be a blog hop of all of the charms that were done and I can say they are simply amazing and I am jealous I don't get to keep my charm. Here is a Sneak Peek

Yes indeed that is a Shrinky Dink :) do you remember those from your younger years

Just a little size comparison that is a Pearl next to it that measures 1/2 inc in height simply cute

This will turn into something simply amazing.

Now with out further ado

The winner of the Unity Stamp Company stamp 1,2,3.4,5 Thousand cupcakes ( by the way I think those cucpcakes I ate this weekend had that many calories in them but they were delish we discussed getting more this week yummy.

Number 35

MammaCurls said:

Thanks for some great ideas for my daughter's birthday party! I hope your family enjoyed the get well party!

Now for all those questions: 1. Toppers were secured with indeed Crazy Straws I had them on hand from a party from a while back and decided to use them I got them at the Everything's a Dolllar store 6 to a package and trimmed them down to size so they weren't too tall. 2. The Cupcakes were delish and I think I ate all of them except for 4 which were devoured by my son, my daughter was like I am not eating that mom YUCK. 3. The Banner was made all by my son he did use a marker to make all those little dots and it was a great way to take up a few hours of a boring day at home. 4. No one is better yet we had a few good days or hours this weekend but everyone is still very down and tired. This illness sucks. 5. I can't believe that everyone came out to support me in my blog and all I am so thankful for all of my new followers and can't wait to share some more exciting goodies with you and items that I made. Remember to stay tuned to the Blog when I reveal that sweet Charm I made. Its so cute.

Cupcakes and More Scratch that MONO

2011-02-26T01:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the awesome Cup Cake Blog Hop Can you believe that its here I have been waiting for Years well not really but sure seems like it and I am so excited that you had a chance to visit everyone else before stopping here.

You should have arrived here from Laura's Blog If not why not start at the beginning of the hop Which is Janis's Blog and get entered into win some Awesome Candy and indeed there is Candy here as well :) I can't wait to share

With out further ado I invite you to the wonderful Cupcakes and ~~More~~ MONO party. Yep that is right you are not reading it wrong its definitely correct however its not contagious in Cyber space thank goodness.

I decided since both of my Teenagers came down with Mono I would throw them a little get well party. It included of course Cupcakes

Cupcakes are of course Funfetti and the toppers were cut from the Cricut Lite Cartridge Cupcakes with the font included( however we chose to stamp the images and use Unity's Dotty Letters stamp set for the letters.)

Here is a few upclose pictures of the toppers :

Now for the fun part:

Blog Candy

Most of you know I have an obsession with Unity Stamp Company and I love their stamps.

here is what you will win :)

This stamp is so much fun and who does not love Cupcakes and the title of it fits perfect 1,2,3,4,5 thousand Cupcakes :) that is how many calories are in some of my creations.

How to win the Blog Candy and also be eligible for the Candy from Janis's site as well is to simply Comment below. I would love for you to become a fan of Ladybugz Creations on facebook, or you can simply follow this blog here either way a comment is all that is needed to win. Please make sure to leave a way for me to contact you :) All winners are drawn via Random.org and will be drawn on Monday Morning at 10 am EST. Winner will be posted soon there after.

Just incase you started here and want to visit my other CUPCAKE friends here is the list and don't forget to check in at Janis's Blog to win her candy too :)

Janis - http://www.pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
2. Sheree - http://cravinscrappin.blogspot.com/
3. Sandra - http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
4. Carley - http://www.the-real-icarley.blogspot.com/
5. Mary - http://cardztv.blogspot.com/
6. Melissa - http://www.apaperjourney.blogspot.com/
7. Pam - http://simply-pam.blogspot.com/
8. Sharon - http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com/
9. Corri - http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/
10. Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
11. Kristal - http://kandrewdesigns.blogspot.com/
12. Krista - http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com/
13. Liz - http://skittles-and-scrapbooks.blogspot.com/
14. Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
15. Laura - http://www.makinprettythings.com/
16. Christy - http://www.ladybugz-creations.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend and hope you had a ton of fun

We interrupt this blog hop for an important announcement An additional Banner made just by my Son he got so excited about the cupcakes that he had to make this banner.. I hope you enjoy don't forget Blog Candy at the end.. :) can't wait to share with you

Tomorrow you can hear about Cupcakes and More

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don't forget :)

to come back tomorrow and check it out start here

See you tomorrow..

Cute Simple Cards

2011-02-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

I love to make cards, however there are times when I just want to make it as simple as possible and create a nice cute card that is super simple.

These cards are masking I used the Cricut to cut out the words, Removeable adhesive to position them on the cards then covered with Chalk Ink to create just a look.. Then outlined the shapes with a White Gelly Roll pen to do the stitching.. Enjoy

This set of cards is forsale for 5.00 with envelopes.

Valentines Goodies for Teachers

2011-02-12T16:11:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Both of my kiddo's are in Higher Grades, 10th and 8th, but all of their teachers are just as important to me as they were when my kiddo's were younger..

So for Valentines day I made them Peppermint Mocha and Cake Truffles ( aka Cake Balls in our house)

Here are some photos and how to make each one..

Enjoy

Hot chocolate cones.

Mix 1 can of Swiss Miss Hot chocolate with out Marshmallows and 1/2 can of Peppermint Non Dairy Creamer together in a large bowl,

Use either Icing bags or cone shaped bags to fill up inner cone with 4 tbsp of cocoa mixutre.
Top with Chocolate Chips about 1 tbsp
Seal bag with triangle fold and Scotch tape and theninsert into another cone bag
Add 8 Marshmallows I use Strawberry heart Marshmallows and French Vanilla Snowman ones in ours
Tie with Curling Ribbon and add Tag optional with directions

Cake Truffles
Bake one 9 x 13 cake allow to cool then crumble up in Large Bowl, Mix in One can of Butter Cream Frosting and sprinkles
Form mixture into Bite size balls ( my balls are 2 bites each )
freeze in freezer for about 2 hours

Melt Chocolate in double burner or microwave and roll frozen balls in mixture til covered, then simply sprinkle Hearts or sprinkles on top ,

I place these back in teh freezer until ready to be served, however they do not require refrigeration.

Enjoy.. I hope this helps and what a gift this is for the teachers.

For those teachers out there who every day go unapprecaited know that you helped a child once and they are thankful for it even if they don't show it. Because as a parent I am thankful for you for helping me raise my children into who they are today..

Christy Kerley

Facebook Challenges..

2011-02-11T21:31:00.000-08:00

Tonight while sitting at home and uninspired i came across this page Paper Patch Crafts she was offering up Challenges in making cards.. I decided what the heck.. so we started.. 30 minutes to make cards..

The first contest was Easter.. Must have bunnies. I made this card. literally in 20 minutes.. WOW was I ever out of breath..

The next challenge was a hard one Tacky Cards.. whew that was a challenge who wants to make a tacky card? So I made this one :

			Isn't this a face you could just love :)
And I have no clue how to turn this photo in Blogger :)

The next card was a birthday card the contest is still happening because Facebook keeps having hiccups.. but I hope you enjoy my touch of Birthday ..

And once again I have no clue how to turn these photos
Anyways hope you enjoy my touch of creativity on the spot.. all three of these cards were made with 20 minutes each and no planning.. Enjoy your day and have a great weekend ..

Just a card

2011-02-03T11:10:00.000-08:00

Today I wanted to make something i needed to burn off some extra tension in my life and card making and scrapbooking does that for me well just creating does. So I sat down with a white piece of paper and created this..

I started the card with a cut out from the Lyrical Letters Cartridge to make a mask then covered it with Chalk Ink Pink Petal

Then I started covered the entire card with Tim Holtz Distressed Ink Antique linen

and stamped images from Unity Stamp Company My Dear... by IOD

I decided the middle of the card needed something besides the white so I distressed it too and added an embellishment which can be written over in dark brown ink.. I tore the edges of the card and aged them with Creamy Carmel Stamp pad from stampin up ..

I hope you enjoy this card.

Banners

2011-02-02T18:07:00.000-08:00

I was asked by a dear friend to come up with something for her son's room that was totally him, I sat and pondered then did a little research and came up with this :

It all started in a pile of this

I then used my Cricut Expression to cut out the fabric

I used the B is for Boys Cricut Cartridge for the Banner pieces and Don Juan for the lettering

I then took to sewing each piece together. Each letter was sewn to each banner which was then sewn to a piece of chipboard which was then given button holes to hold the ribbon on. each banner piece looked like this when done

After everything was sewn together I added the finishing touches and got an awesome banner I sure hope he loves it as much as I do

I hope you enjoy this project as much as I did. I am in love with the Dinosaur fabric and now its off to make matching rag quilt for the little one to snuggle up with.

Enjoy your day and many blessings

Christy

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

2011-01-26T19:29:00.000-08:00

Yep that is right .. its time to announce a winner of the Blog Candy offered yesterday. Sorry I am so LATE.

First of all let me go ahead and show you some neat things that are in the horizon for Ladybugz Creations.

Butterfly mobiles :)

Now with out further ado .. the winner is Ladybug Photography. I know Christina personally and was shocked when her number popped up from all of the comments. If you are here in Gaylord Locally and looking for an awesome photographer check her out at Ladybug Photography Enjoy your evening and look for more freebees to come soon.

Imaginisce Blog: CHA Sneak Peek: Berrylicious, Little Cutie and Hap...

2011-01-26T05:39:00.000-08:00

You should go check out this new line by Imaginisce .. Not only are they all adorable but my eye is set on the watermelon paper.. SO cute.. Maybe because I love me some watermelon fresh from the farm.. Yumm ..... Summers coming I can feel it ..

Click below to see the line .. even better they are giving blog candy :)

Imaginisce Blog: CHA Sneak Peek: Berrylicious, Little Cutie and Hap...: "We are so excited to show you our three newest collections being released at CHA this weekend. We're going to show you the yummy papers and ..."

FREE PAPER

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win this packet of paper over 100 sheets

Simple to win and an awesome prize to one of my followers.. How to win..

Enter below

1.Comment below Post- leave a way for me to find you so I can award you this prize

2. Follow this blog

3. Tell me your blog name in a comment so I can follow you too and then share this on your blog

4. Become a fan at Facebook on Ladybugz Creations ( by the way you can win on there too )

Winner will be announced tomorrow at Noon. Winner picked by Random.org

Thanks look for more giveaways weekly as I am cleaning house and taking names. :)

New Colors from The Twinery and a Cool GIveaway

2011-01-24T11:57:00.000-08:00

You have to go check out The Twinery and check out their giveaway today .. its awesome and some great new colors.. Go check them out.

A new year a new blog

2011-01-24T11:19:00.000-08:00

Its time to start blogging again :) yep that is right daily blogs on our daily lives of creativity. Last night was visiting with a great friend ( new friend) and enjoying some awesome conversations. while we crocheted mini hearts. its been a long time since I had crocheted and decided I will go with Yarn and she can do the threads. Pics to come soon of the hearts and flowers we are making enjoy. and go create its too short of a life not to ..

Scentsy Online Launch Party

2010-11-04T07:38:00.000-07:00

You've heard the messages seen the products online now you want to smell them, Stop by and check it out.

This is an informal Scentsy Open house with which you can earn Great prizes.

The Prizes

1 Scentsy Warmer your choice Valued at 25.00 or less ( Medium or Plug in Wall Unit) with Scentsy Bar's 3 of your choice ( value 40.00 )

Scentsy Bars ( 3 total ) Value 15.00

How to win the Prizes :

Don't live here.. you can still be eligible ONLINE GUESTS

Here is how you win entries into the Launch Party

1. RSVP your attending ONLINE ( 1 entry )
SImply comment Below
2. Attend the party online ( simply put sign up for the newsletter FREE) 1 Ticket visit Scentsy

3. Become a fan on Facebook and Bring a Friend over. Go to Facebook Smelly Bugz post that you are there and then refer your friends and have them post that you sent them. Simple way to win tickets for each friend you have like the page you get an entry.

4. Place an order Every 5 dollars in orders gets you a ticket

5. Book a Catalog party online with me super simple and get 10 tickets

6. Ask me why I joined Scentsy via a wall post on Facebook Smelly Bugz and get (2 tickets) or simply comment below on here and ask why and you could win too

Big Winner for the Party Both Online and in Person,

Its imporant that if you order from Scentsy make sure you order thru the link under Booked Parties Launch Party. If you order online each order allows you tickets, If you order in person each order allows you tickets..

From all tickets collected the prize will be awarded to the winner of Free products and 1/2 off of any item ( or you get to the hostess) simply put you do nothing but participate and you could win up to 40 dollars in free product or MORE. How sweet is that. Feel free to share this with your friends lots of ways to win with out having to do much. Enjoy and have a great time playing.

Party Closes on November 10th at 10 am EST. Time to Christmas Shop :)

Super Cute Super Spooky Halloween Teacher Gift

2010-10-28T09:46:00.000-07:00

We all have them Teachers in our kids lives who make a difference including me who has a High Schooler and a Middle Schooler, These teachers dedicate their lives to making a difference in our kids lifes and I love to "treat them or Possibly Trick them into thinking they are getting a great gift.

Check out these Witches which each teacher will get tomorrow from the Kerley Kids :)

Enjoy a sneak peak

I hope you enjoyed this fun project have a fantastic Spooky Halloween :) and don't forget to follow me once we hit 100 fans a great gift will be given to one of my lucky followers.

Sharing the Love

2010-10-28T07:16:00.000-07:00

I love to share things I find on the web and one of them is always on Thursdays of my Blog Candy Love

What is Blog Candy you ask its simply put blog Candy its free goodies and I want to share some Blog Candy with you..

First up is from Tiddly Inks Check out this cool prize package you can get from them see below for picture :)

So swing by and show your love and win some free goodies.
Thanks

Sharing the Love

2010-10-22T09:42:00.000-07:00

Are you a fan yet of my friend Dream Cards, Patty's Challenges? If not you should check them out neat ideas wonderful cards and a great person

Enjoy her page and have a great day

Here is her button Enjoy this and have a great day all

Challenges

2010-10-18T19:29:00.000-07:00

Today I logged into facebook and seen there was a challenge on StampTV using Red, Black and Chartruese, Not having any Chartruese I chose to use a very yellow green color to ensure I was close.

Also my mom is 60 years old this week Happy Birthday Mom :) and I was more than willing to use this challenge to make a card for her.

Enjoy

Items used

Unity Stamps : Bird, Cake and words on inside of card,
KOTM 06/08 and 09/10
Stampin Up Stamp for Happy Birthday on front of card.
Cardstock : Stampin Up Red, Black and Green
ink: Basic Black
Chalks : Stampin Up
Buttons Memory - Works Memory Express Kit
Brad : Misc Ribbon Brad
Ribbon : Memory Works Memory Express Kit October
Cuttlebug Embossing folder

Technique on Bird,
Versa Mark Stamped image, then colored in with Chalk very cool way to make look colored with out Stamping it.

Enjoy

Punkin Chuckin Family day

2010-10-17T17:59:00.000-07:00

Today we went Punkin Chunkin at Wellington Farms USA in Grayling MI talk about a cool step back in time. How fun it was ..

Punkin Chuckin Zack style Loaded and ready to go lets see how far this guy can fly

About 20 feet ....

Caitlin's Turn here we go

100 Plus feet a record for sure next year we shall see how we do.. Definately a great day.

So if you live in Northern Michigan looking for something fun to do check out Wellington Farms USA definately something fun and cool to do.

Enjoy your day all

Family Photo Day

2010-10-16T06:04:00.000-07:00

Thanks for taking another peek at some great ideas,

Last summer in August we had Family Photo day with our family, first photo together since 2005 way to long if you ask me my kids they have grown up before my eyes.

I have a few sneak peeks for you some of which might be included in our Christmas Cards, and one that will make its debut in our Scrapbook of life for my kids to carry on to their family. I have decided to make each child there Family memory ablum.

Enjoy a peek and I hope you like them. Even better is the fact that I jumped up and decided to scrapbook one of the photo's . Paper is from actually DCW ( Costco bundle ) Rubon and accents from different parts of my scrap's. Enjoy this. In the picture you can see our three loves Abby, Nanook and Holly as well as my family. I love them so.

All photos were taken by Ladybug Photography you can check her out by clicking on her name.

Simply Betty's Challenge Punky Teen Christmas Stamp Release

2010-10-14T23:20:00.000-07:00

Punky Teens Christmas Release Bog Hop!

First of all welcome to Ladybugz Creations Blog Spot, I am relatively new to blogging but love to make cards, scrapbooks and altered paper projects. It appears its an addiction.

In fact if you comment below on this blog after visiting my designs I will be mailing them out to the winner for them to keep with coordinating envelopes as well as a special suprise. Just remember to comment to get 3 great individual cards for you to use this holiday season. And a great suprise for you.

Now on to the Blog Hop

You should of visited me from Cheri's Blog if you didn't whoops visit Simply Betty Challenges to start your journey and have a chance to win some awesome prizes.

Hello all you Simply Betty Stamps fans! Welcome to our Punky Teens Christmas blog hop release! We have a super fun, long hop for you all! I thought I would get some of you involved by posting on my FaceBook page about joining in on the fun. I didn't think I would get a response... well I was wrong! I got many responses and I am so thankful and happy that many of you were willing to participate even when you didn't even know what the images were! I hope you all liked them, and I can't wait for everyone including myself to see them! Now onto the release hop!

These fun, super quirky, and daring characters are part of the Punky teens, Christmas style! Just hop along and see all the fun, cute, and quirky projects everyone has prepared for you!

Here are some awesome design's featuring Margo She's Cute, shes Quirky and she has a special suprise for her friend. Enjoy theses Creations.

Here are some samples of some cute creations for the Margo Punky Teen Christmas Stamp

Enjoy

Margo Collection Simple cards with alot of meaning

Margo Stamped and colored with Markers and then added Paint accents on Hood, Skirt and Present to bring out color Hand stitched with white pin, Word stamp is from Stampin Up and Cardstock is Real Red

Margo Pink and Puffy, Card Stamped with Puff White Ink, and Ribbon from Stampin up and added sentiment from Stampin Up. Cardstock Pixie Pink

Margo is Shining bright for the season, Background paper from ATC, and Glitter from Martha Crafts, A simple cute card with alot of Bling :)

Standing up for display enjoy

Now there is a special prize to be won on this hop... Guest DT for the Month of November! All you have to do is create a project using one of the Punky Teen Christmas images, upload it to inlinkz you see below and VIOLA! you are in for the race to become A Simply Betty Challenges Guest DT!

You will have until 10/26 to complete and upload your project! The winner will be announced November 1st! Good luck and I hope to see many of you join in on the fun!

Now if you joined in the middle please go to the begining your missing out on some awesome projects. However if you started at the beginning don't forget to comment so you can get these cards and a great suprise as well from Ladybugz Creations.

Feel free to visit Debbie now and enjoy thanks for visiting and I hope you follow and see what is to come in the coming days.

Now onto the hop!

Start here @ Simply Betty Challenges

Betty Boo Owner

Allison

Amanda

Barb

Carisa

Catherine

Cheri

Christy

Debbie

Debbie W.

Donna

Erica

Gina

Gloria

Iva

Jennifer

Jessica

Juelmarie

Katt

Lady B

Linda

Michelle

Nicole

Patricia

Samantha

Shelley

Suzi

Tracey

Tracy

Wowie! Now is that a blog hop or what!! Please leave all the girls a comment, I am so grateful for their participation and hard work on such a short notice. Thank you all again for hopping along!

2010-10-13T09:30:00.001-07:00

Wednesday is Hump Day,

The day where I will post Great Humps to get over.

One of which is getting to get registered in all the cool free stuff. that I find all over the Blogging world.

Enjoy thses trinkets of fun and exciting times.

Check out the following Blogs for your chance to win free stuff

Cream City Ribbon vist them at www.naturalribbon.blogspot.com and see how to win free ribbon

More to come soon

Coming Soon Ladybugz Creations

2009-10-05T12:38:00.000-07:00

Opening November 1st in Gaylord Michigan is Ladybugz Creations, featuring a line of unique artists, and paper products, Classes and more. Can't wait to show you tons of things.