Life's a Beach...

I love the fact that August is already half over and

I still have a Summer beach trip to go on in September!

It stays so warm here in Phoenix,

that we often think that the rest of the

country is 85 degrees in late summer, too!

Florida should be just about perfect around mid-September!

 

Here is my Summer Fun card!

 

 

 

 

The cork paper makes an ideal "sandy" background for the tiny seashells.

 

This card is entered in the challenges at:

Totally Paper Crafts,   "Summer Fun"

Fab 'n Funky,   "Anything Summer"

Ribbon Carousel, "Summertime Fun" and use ribbon, twine, etc.

(I used brown jute/twine)

 Crafter's Café (Beach)
 

My striped paper and the cool cork is DCWV!

The little shirt is from Jolee's, and had in my stash for years!



DCWV August Card Sketch Challenge!

If you're looking for some FUN sketches, and  would like a chance to win some great papers,

go to

DCWV Diary

and read the details of how you can play along!

 

I, myself, am in love with the new releases, and would be thrilled to win some products!

 

 

August Card Sketch

 

Here's my fun little project!

 

 

I have several friends expecting new babies in their families, and without knowing if some are boys or girls, this will be a great addition to any gift.

 

 

These little critters from the "Kidlet" stack are adorable! 

Can't get better than a sock monkey!

 

If you have a few spare minutes, all you need is DCWV paper (new or old) and some imagination!

PS...They have a terrific layout sketch challenge every month, too!

Back after what seems like FOREVER!

As some of you may know, I have been very ill for quite some time.

Without going into a lot of boring detail, I suffered from severe anxiety and weight loss from issues stemming from the sleep deprivation caused by Ambien.

Yes, you either increase your dosage (which I refused to do) or give in to the fact that while taking it, you will sleep shorter and shorter periods of time.  I had hit bottom at two hours per night for several months. Take my word for it, sleep meds are not the answer. 

 

But, I am thrilled to say that I am better now, close to my "fighting weight", and feeling like I can again join the rest of humanity in enjoying life!

 

Enough of that...

 

I made my first challenge card today in a very long time!

 

 

 

I have been exploring the stamp blogs as if I had never seen any of them before!  Six months can leave one very mesmerized!  But then, it now all seems new and fresh to me!

 I saw this challenge for a "Silhouette" card on

http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/

Sweet Stamps!

First off, I LOVE the stamp images they offer, and second, I have none!

So, I grabbed what I DID have and made this sweet heat embossed card.

 

Thanks for coming back after my having abandoned my blog for so terribly long.

Please forgive.

 

Paper:  MME, "Lost and Found"

Images: Tim Holtz and TPC

Embossing Powder:  Stampendous, "Detail Black"

Flowers: Prima



DCWV June Card Challenge is here!

For anyone wanting a little tutorial on the little dress banner I made for the ThermoWeb Hop,
Go HERE!

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With the chance to win some very fantastic papers,

everyone should be entering the monthly card and sketch challenges at

DCWV!

 

Look at the wonderful card sketch you have to work with this month!

 

It leaves SO many directions for your interpretation!

Here's mine!

 

 

I couldn't resist using the

"Whimsical World" stack

now available at JoAnn's.

 

It appears a little busier than my usual cards, but that's only because you are seeing the reflections in the gorgeous little mirror birds!

These are from the DCWV Home collection.

(Ever try to photograph mirrors?
Anyway, here is a better angle so you can see how
the tiny glass birds are actually CUT from mirror.
Tried not to get any reflection in the photo!)
 

They are very small and can be used just about anywhere!

How cute are these?

They would add the perfect little accent to a picture frame or 3D project, mini album, or even a scrapbook page!

 

 

I even added one to the inside of the card!

 

Well, don't just sit there!

Go grab some paper and join in the challenge!

You have the whole month of June!

And check out the Layout Challenge for June, also.

Maybe you're needing to get those Spring layouts finished and here's your incentive!

 

~Jan~

 



Here's the Little Dress Tutorial!

I had several people ask about the template and steps for making the cute little dresses that I used on my banner for the DCWV/ThermoWeb Hop last week!

The pattern I found by searching the internet. I should have bookmarked it, but there are so many to chose from and you may find one you like even better!

 

 

Because two sets fit on a regular sheet of copy paper, I always print them up this way!

Next, pick your paper patterns for your outfit (this part is just like clothes-shopping!)

 

 

You can decide if you want the dress skirt to be longer or shorter. I wanted this to be a sassy little daytime number.

Cut and score...folding towards center from both ends.

Glue the pleats down and clip till they dry. 

Add your bodice and glue that to skirt...

see how easy this outfit is coming together?

Once the two pieces are secure, add your belt, ribbon, flowers, accessories...

anything goes! Express your inner designer!

 

For the banner, I used a pleated background. 

These would just as adorable on a scrapbook page or directly to a card front.

 

Well, it was fun sharing this with you, and I do hope to be back in my scrapbook room soon!

I have some medical issues that need to be attended to at this point in time, but sincerely look forward to creating again!

 

Happy Memorial Day,

and have a safe weekend!

~Jan~



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 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 Daniela's blog then you're on the right track!

 If not, you should go back to the DCWV blog  and start today’s leg of the hop from there!

Who doesn't love a sweet summer wedding?

And along with that comes the fantastic bridal showers and parties!
 

 

Using the DCWV, "Everlasting Love" stack, I created this adorable little banner to decorate for the bridal shower.  With these delightful black and white patterns and images, you can match them to any color decor in just minutes!
 

 

What bride-to-be wouldn't love to see this cute little banner hanging over her gift table?

 

 

Simple to make, and easy to assemble, this banner has to be one of my all-time favorites!

 

The easiest part was how perfect the Thermo-O-Web Adhesives held everything in place! I especially love the little tiny Zots and the packaged large 1 1/2 and 2 inch iCRAFT Dots!

 

Whatever your project, Therm-O-Web has an adhesive that will hold "forever and ever"!  

 

(Just think of all the little mix-and-match dresses you can make for layouts, cards, and home projects using all of the

DCWV paper stacks!)

 

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 Erin's Yamabe's Blog to see what kind of spring craftiness she has in store!

DCWV Card Sketch for May!

I wanted to mix elegant and casual, so these papers from

DCWV

"Violet Leaf" stack

were perfect!

 

 

I'm not a purple person, but the way this stack blends the teal blues with the purples is heavenly!

So great for Spring!

 

The little gold accents were punched from the

6x6

Glitter Cardstock.

 

Wonderful for when you need just a small touch of bling!

 

Go to the DCWV Diary blog

to see the sketch and enter your own creation!

You can win some terrific papers!



Blog Hoppin'!

Welcome to the collaboration hop of

Designed To Color

 and

Dustin Pike's, Doodle Dragon Studios!

 

 

If you came here from Lizzie's blog, you're on the right track!

 

Welcome to the Spring Fling Hop-Hop-Hop with Doodle Dragon Crew and Design to Color.  We are so happy you could join us for this special occasion. It is also Dustin Pikes 4 year Blogaversary.  You won't want to miss out on the deals he is offering.  Some of the crew used images from the new set, so hop around and get inspired.  Don't forget to check out the blogaversary sets on his blog and in the store HERE 

 

If not, you can start at the beginning at Designed to Color.

Have fun hopping!

 

 

 

Copics markers were used to color this truly "Delightful" little gal!

Dress:

V04

V06

V09

Skin:

YG11

YG06

G14

YG63

and the Colorless Blender to give texture to what I wanted to look like velour fabric.

I always use Hammermill paper to color with my markers!

 

For the pattern papers, I used the new "Delightful" paper stack from DCWV.

Here is the complete list for the hop, just in case you get lost!

Designed to Color 

 

Jenn Dove  

Lori 

Veronica 

Kerri 

Gramma 

Lisa

Lelia

Lizzie

         Jan (ME!)

Rhea    

Charlotte

Leah

Ginny

Taylor

CraftyGirl 

Dustin Pike 

 Leaving a comment and some love will get you a chance of winning some cool stuff.   Both Designed to Color and Dustin Pike have some goodies to give away.  Hopping is open until the 25th and winners will be announced by the 29th.  
Now, hop on off to Rhea's blog! She always puts a fantastic twist on her projects!
 Have a great week!
~Jan~

A CRINKLE in my weekend!

I thought it would be fun to make a simple card using the new

"Corrugate Stack"

from

DCWV!

 

It's a great little 6 x 6 paper stack that has so many cool colors!

Look for it at your local JoAnn's!

 

 

 

The honeycomb background paper and the quote are from the

"My Sunshine Stack"

and the pretty gold accent strips are

"Everlasting Love".

 

I absolutely LOVE my DCWV papers!

Such wonderful, quality paper at a really reaonable price,

especially with those sales and coupons, Ladies!

 

~Jan~



Dream BIG!

Here's a fun little card I made with the

DCWV

"Sunday Afternoon"

stack.

 

I love these papers so much and can't resist using them

for everything!

These cheerful colors help me through even the dreariest of times.

 

 

(The adorable ferris wheel is a stamp I picked up a long time ago from the

dollar stamp bin at Michael's!

Same great look and feel as those "name brand" stamps, but for only $1!)

 

~Jan~



Old Memories...

Going through some old photos and just felt like sharing...

 

My son and his wife. So young!

2008

My Dad... we lost him this past October.

Best Dad ever!

Me and my cousin

My aunt and my Mom.

 

Hayden, who's now 8 years old!

Great Grandma and Grandpa Garber with the only great grandchild

in the family!



Sunday Afternoon with Dustin Pike!

 

I love that the new springtime release,

DCWV paper stack

"Sunday Afternoon"

is so perfect for all of our spring and summer cards!

 

The DCWV April Card Challenge sketch

came in so handy for this project!

 

 

This post covers both of my product challenges for the first of April!

 

Over at

Dustin Pike's Doodle Dragon blog,

there's a new challenge!

 

It's Anything Goes!

 

So, if you have some Doodle Dragon images,

or want to use one of the freebies that have been offered many times over the years,  join in!

 



 

 

This particular image comes already colored and is part of the

February 2011 Members collection.

If you have never looked into Dustin's artwork,

you should!

Whether you get out your markers and color your own,

or do as I did this month and use a ready-to-go image,

you'll find tons of adorable critters there!

 

This card will come in handy for that missed birthday down the road...

 

Thanks for joining me today!

Greetings from

 Die Cuts With a View

and

Doodle Dragons!

~Jan~

Another terrific Sunday Afternoon!

This new stack from
DCWV

has so many elements that you'll want to use every single page!

 

"Sunday Afternoon"

captures all the playfullness and color of Spring and Summer.

 

 

Here I've made three totally different feeling cards, all in a matter of a few minutes!

 

The images and patterns leave all sorts of room for your

creative imagination!

 

Sweet and subtle...

There is an entire page of heart shaped patterns just begging to be fussy cut and made into so many designs.

(I just happened to choose to make a butterfly)

 

 

This one is simple, yet more graphically appealling.

So easy!

 

 

And my absolute favorite... the bright and sparkly foiled red dotted paper with the tickets and Bingo card cut out from the same stack!

 

The versatility of this stack is what draws me to it over and over again! 

 

You can get yours at your local JoAnn's today!



Quick Happy Anniversary card!

Ok, let's say you just found out it's a friend's anniversary...

tomorrow.

You need to get a card in the mail...yesterday.

You have NO time to shop for one

and you want to give her something homemade and heart-felt...

 

I put this little card together in about 15 minutes!

 

I happened to have some card bases that I had run through the embosser and put aside for a

rainy day. 

 

A quick look through my new

"Everlasting Love"

DCWV Stack

made it super simple!

 

 

There is an entire page of sentiments in this stack to cut out, mat, and you're done!

And the foiled papers and black, white, and champagne patterns in this stack are absolutely gorgeous!

If you haven't seen it at your local JoAnn's,

check it out here!

 

A few little red rhinestones and a red ribbon threaded through the side of the card,

and it's done!

 

So it's not necessary to always spend hours on a project.

With the right papers, and a simple layout,

you can make it sweet and easy!

 

 



Welcome to the Spring Hop!

Welcome to the

DCWV/Tombow

Spring Fling Blog Hop!

 

This week, DCWV and Tombow have teamed up to spread a little bit of spring fever. Both design teams are excited to show you just what we have done with the My Sunshine and Chickadee stacks from DCWV, and some amazing adhesive products from Tombow.

If you have come here from Britt's blog,  then you're on track! If not, you should go back to the Tombow blog and start today’s leg of the hop from there!

 

Here's my little project:

"Spring Chickadee Mini Album"

Ring in Spring!

 

I used the Chickadee 6 x 12 paper stack for this album.

These papers are so bright and cheerful that they make you forget all about the

nasty winter weather!

It is perfect for those cards and layouts when the temperatures start warming up!

 

 

With a ready-made blank mini book and a single stack of DCWV papers,

this can be a fast and easy project.

The terrific assortment of Tombow adhesives makes ANY embellishment

stick fast and strong! The MONO adhesive holds absolutely anything and everything

and the new Stamp Runners are perfect for the tiny details, and you can use them as a runner!

 

 

DCWV has some amazing new co-ordinating pockets and envelopes that make

adding your own photo pocket so quick!

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to "pop-up" some of those little elements!

 

 

 

 

(Butterflies were die cut from DCWV "Collage Art" stack)

 

With just one little paper stack and quality adhesives,

I put this mini together in just a few hours on a Sunday afternoon.

All I need to do is add some 4 x 6 photos in the pocket,

and splatter some little 2 x 2 personal photos's around on the pages!  Done!

 

I know I'm ready for sunshine and flowers!

 

Now, be sure to visit all the projects featured this week and leave a comment for your chance to win! We will be giving away both the My Sunshine and Chickadee stacks to 2 lucky readers, and one amazing package of Tombow Adhesive including NEW Stamp Runner Permanent Adhesive, NEW Stamp Runner, Dot Pattern Adhesive, MONO Multi Liquid Glue, NEW Power Tabs and MONO Glue Stick, 0.77 oz to one other lucky reader! The more you comment, the more chances you have to win!

A big Thank-you for joining us today,

and don't forget to join us again tomorrow!

 

~Jan~