{ DCWV/Therm O Web Summer Lovin’ Blog hop }

Welcome to the DCWV/Therm O Web Summer Lovin’ Blog hop.  
Today, the design teams from DCWV and Therm O Web have brought together all the things we love about summer! The designers are have combined paper from DCWV’s Sunday Afternoon and Everlasting \Love stacks, together with a variety of adhesives, mists and other fantastic products from Therm O Web!    
If you have come here from Britt -  hen you're on track! If not, you should go back to the DCWV blog and start today’s leg of the hop from there!
Here is my project. I altered an old disc using DCWV Sunday Afternoon paper collection.

Start by cutting a doily from one of the patterned papers and adhere it to the disc using Zots Adhesive Dots.

After you cut all the little elements from patterned paper, adhere it to the front using 3D Foam Squares, Sticky Strip Runner and Zots Adhesive Dots. Splatter little yellow mist.

Stamp the sentiment (Technique Tuesday) on one of the cut outs and adhere to the front with a photo.

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Be sure to visit all the blogs today, and leave comments for your chance to win!  Two lucky readers will win a set of 3 stacks from DCWV, and an additional reader will receive an amazing gift pack from Therm O Web!  The more you comment, the more chances you have to win!

***Now, head on over to ------>>>> Jan - to see what kind of spring craftiness they have in store!

Have fun hopping!

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Supplies:

Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web 3D White Foam Squares Combo Pack Zots For Bling Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web http://www.dcwv.com/products.php?id=1 Studio AE - Summer Rocks - July 2012

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{ My little monkey }

Alex has many nicknames, and this is one of them. I don't even know when it started, but ever since then I see monkey stuff all over the place. His shirt (see below) gave me an idea for the card. I had these Autumn Leaves stamps since I was pregnant and just now got to use them. The paper is new Die Cuts With A View Nana's Nursery collection Baby Boy. I stamped the tree branch and the monkey on patterned paper and then cut it out. I embossed the background with Sizzix embossing template and then sanded the embossed lines. Die Cuts With A View cardstock had that white core that I love.
Look what I found the other day at Target. I just had to get it for him. I went back yesterday and they have many other monkey themed things. I saw a piggy bank, cookie jar, lunch box.... I found another blue outfit for him at Kohl's that has a monkey hanging on the front and it comes with a bib that says: "My little monkey". And then yesterday I found the same one, but in pink, for his little friend Mia who has the same nickname.
I actually have more things to show you, but no time to write it all up. My husband comes home on Friday and I will have more time then. I want to give away some crochet flowers this week so be on a look out for that post. It is late and I need to go to bed. Alex is sleeping, but not for long. Doing all this by myself is totally exhausting.

{ Baby's first Easter }

I hope everyone had a great day! I made this little Easter basket/box for Alex's gift. When I was shopping for him they had a ton of baskets, but they were all too big and I didn't like any of the colors. I did find a small one that I did get, but it was too small. I have this new patterned paper from Die Cuts With A View, Nana's Nursery collection - Baby Boy. It is adorable !!! The colors were perfect so I made him this. I did put a handle on it, but I didn't like the way it looked so I took it off. He was in a very good mood today so I had to take photos of him with his goodies. Daddy got him the rabbit. Mommy spilled a bag of eggs all around him, just for photos. I had those eggs for at least two years. Got them one year after the holiday, on sale. I am glad I was able to use them today. Thanks to my friends, Dayna and Gina, who gave me the idea the other day. I took around 300 photos of him because he was just so adorable. He had his two month check up on Monday and his first vaccinations so he was not himself all week. I could tell that he was feeling better today. He weighs 12 lbs 6 oz !
I made some cards this week and I will share them as soon as I can.
Here are photos of my cutie.

{ CPS sketch # 45 }

Well, I was trying to clean my room...and I had to make a card. I really like this sketch from CPS. Patterned paper is from Die Cuts With A View All Dressed up collection. Prima flowers, Making Memories brad, ribbon is from Hobby Lobby, the heart doily I got at Target the other day in their dollar section. They have all their Valentine's stuff out.

Here is one more card I did with All Dressed Up collection. I love all their embellishments and rub-ons, they are sparkly.

{ Winter Greetings }

Here is my first post for the year! I was thinking about changing my blog. I might look into that when I have more time.
Melissa has a challenge on her blog: "Chilly little card challenge". Create a WINTER card in either blues or pinks. Card must have glitter or bling---you know some sparkle! Must include either fabric or felt, and, must have a snowman on it---die cut, paper pieced, from patterned paper, sticker, etc.
Here is my card. I made the snowman out of felt and added beads for his eyes and nose. Buttons are KI Memories glitter brads. For his arms I used Heidi Grace heart pins. I added a flower, which I colored with ink, instead of a hat. All the paper is Die Cuts With A View. The little stamp is from Ink It! He (she) turned out really cute. Thanks for the challenge Melissa.

{ CPS sketch # 42 }

Hello, is this thing working? It's been so quiet around here lately. I miss everyone!!!!

I still have a RAK to give away. I will post it first thing in the morning and then soon after that pick a winner. I want you to have it before Christmas. It is Dec/Jan 2008 issue of Paper Crafts and some stamps. Be on a look out for that tomorrow!!!

Tonight I want to share a card I made for CPS #42. DCWV Christmas glitter paper, Maya Road chipboard that I painted and sprinkled with glitter and the little stamp is form Michaels.

{ Sketch this cards #33 }

I made this for Sketch this cards # 33. I used the new Die Cuts With A View Christmas Glitter stack , cardstock and rub-on. DCWV cardstock has a white core so when you sand the paper the white shows through. I really like that look. Creative Imaginations chipboard, Prima flower and snowflake and Offray ribbon.
I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving tomorrow.

{ CPS sketch #37 }

For this sketch challenge I used my new DCWV Christmas stack with glitter. The colors are so pretty and I just love all the glitter. I used my new Michaels stamp for the sentiment.

Here are two other cards I made with the same stack. I hope everyone is enjoying Halloween. I can't believe it's the last day of the month, tomorrow is November and it's still warm here in Texas.

{ CPS sketch #36 }

I made this card for CPS sketch #36. I used my new The Rockstar stack from DCWV and some Rock Diva rhinestones. You can't tell in the photo, but they are pink.

I just love this adorable paper from Nana's Kids paper stack. Little chipboard embellishments and alphas come all together in a cute box. I made this card for card a day sketch challenge. By the time I am done with the challenge I will have 13 cards!!! How cool is that.

This last little one is my DT work for Create My Keepsake. Dream Street papers. I added some rub-ons from Creative Imaginations and Offray ribbon.

***Heike - the stitches on this card are from DCWV. You can see them here.

{ Sketch this cards # 29 }

OK, I have moved on...I am playing with the new stack: All Dressed Up from DCWV. I made this for Sketch this cards. I decided not to wait until the last minute. All DCWV products including the rub-ons, Prima flowers that I added little jewels to.
I can't believe it's so late. I was watching TV all night.
Someone asked in the last post if I was joking about English being my second language. No I am not joking. I was born in Germany and grew up in Croatia. I moved here when I was 14. My family lives in Croatia and my mother is coming to visit in January, it will be her first time here. She is staying with us for a couple of months to help us with the baby. I can't wait.

{ Tagged }

I was tagged by Kandis, thanks girl, and I have to share 7 random facts about me.

1. English is my second language and I try to spell check everything. If you ever see a mistake on my blog, now you know why.
2. I love Coke, I have at least one a day. It doesn't taste good now that I am pregnant, so I switched to Sprite or Ginger Ale. I really hope my taste for Coke comes back.
3. I don't like surprises.
4. I have been driving a stick shift since I learned how to drive. My next car is going to be an automatic.
5. I taught myself how to sew and quilt.
6. I don't like cold weather.
7. I love pop-up books.


Deb tagged me with a smile tag, thank you. If you want to play along just consider yourself tagged by me. Leave me a link to your blog here so I can read some fun facts about you.

I have to share one more Halloween card with you using my new Glitter Halloween stack from DCWV.

{ Sketch this cards # 28 }

I made this card for Sketch this: cards 28 and I wanted to post it before they reveal a new sketch tomorrow. They have some new designers on the team and I am loving all their work.
Everything from Die Cuts With A View Glitter Halloween stack except for SEI ribbon and rub-on.
What do you think, too many posts? Do you even have time to read it all? I have been tagged by several people so I will work on that. Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate all your wonderful comments.

{ Beate's weekend sketch challenge # 24 }

I made this card for Beate's weekend sketch challenge. No stamping. I am using Die Cuts With A View Glitter Halloween Stack. I love her sketches and she has some beautiful work on her blog. This sketch was fun and easy. I added SEI ribbon and rub-on.

{ Glitter Halloween stack and CPS sketch #35 }

I was busy making cards yesterday. Can you guess how many I made....7. I got an awesome box of goodies on Friday from Die Cuts With A View and I had to play. I got several new paper stacks: Glitter Halloween Stack, All Dressed Up, Rock Star and Christmas Glitter stack, and the new Chip Chatter Foil alphabets, have you seen these yet?
This one I made for CPS sketch #35. All DCWV products, button is from my craft supply stash and Heidi Swapp jewels. I cut the spider web and "boo" from the background paper.

{ Give thanks }

I wish it would start to feel like fall around here. It's still sunny 92 degrees :) I love the colors of fall and this stamp set by Stampin' Up. I used my Frances Meyer watercolor set to watercolor my image. DCWV patterned paper, SU cardstock and button, Marvy Uchida scalloped punch. I stamped leaves on a separate piece of paper and then cut them out and adhered them to the bottom of the card with dimensionals.

{ Beate's weekend sketch challenge # 21 }

I made this for Beate's weekend sketch challenge. Well, it's not a sketch, but a tutorial for a library card. You can find it here: File Folder Card tutorial. I have to say that this took me several days to make. It wasn't the folder, that was the easy part, but the design. I wanted to use my little giraffe stamp that I got earlier this year and haven't used. It's by Stamps by Judith. Patterned paper is by Die Cuts With A View from the new Nana's Kids collection, SEI sticker tab, Offray ribbon. I am really looking for a tab punch that makes that shape, if anyone knows where I can get one.

{ Halloween Pillow Box Door Hanger }

Honestly, Halloween is not my favorite I just love the colors. This Die Cuts With A View patterned paper was just calling my name. Well, the new Glitter Halloween stack is out (go to new products and the Halloween stack is on the bottom and you can get a closer look of all the papers). The pillow box door hanger pattern I got at Victorine Originals. It's a PDF file and you just download the pattern and print it on the back of your patterned paper. You can fill it out with goodies for your kids and hang it on their door

Other news: I have been shopping for baby boy clothes, so much fun. If you know of any cute on line stores let me know.

{ CPS sketch # 29 }

This is the sketch from last week, I see that they have a new sketch and contest posted for this week. I am a little behind in posting. I am using DCWV Old World papers. Autumn Leaves stamp, Prima flower, BasicGrey rub-on butterfly, DCWV chipboard.

{ Sketch this cards # 25 }

I am getting so many things done this week. I made this card for Sketch this: cards blog. I used Die Cuts With A View patterned paper, flowers and chipboard sentiment. The paper is from the Old Word paper stack. Cosmo Cricket chipboard and Michaels ribbon.

{ Not enough time }

There are so many wonderful challenges and card sketches, just not enough time. I spent last night watching the news and waiting for the rain storm to pass. It rained for 3 hours straight.
Here is a little card I made. Nana's Kids collection patterned paper and rub-ons (stitches and sentiment) are from Die Cuts With A View. May Arts ribbon, Heidi Swapp ghost shape star.