Hey Batter Batter~

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If you’re looking for the DCWV and Therm O Web Summer Lovin’ Blog Hop, please click here or keep scrolling.

It’s sketch time at the Noel Mignon.com blog. Yippee!

Julie Bonner has created a wonderful sketch for this month, so make sure you check it out here and consider joining in.

It’s also my turn to post my layout based off the sketch on the Noel Mignon.com blog.

I decided to stay fairly true to her sketch.

My layout~

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As you can see I had a bit of fun with the Basic Grey Hipster pieces found in the Country Lane Kit.

The sketch provided lots of room for journaling, but you guys know I’m not big on that.

So, I decided to use the Hipster Vintage Stamps and Studio Calico letters to create my journaling.

My journaling~

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I used a Kerri Bradford cut for my title.

My title~

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I love that the little Hipster boy looks so much like Holden that it’s not even funny.

Of course, the only person who didn’t think there was a resemblance was Holden.

I think I used every little piece from the Basic Grey decorative tape sheet.

A close up~

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I love how bright and bold it is, yet it’s still transparent.

I will also mention that this baseball game took TWO days to complete.

It seems a game must go at least 13 innings before it can be declared a tie game.

However, it only went 11 and my Hipster looking son scored the game winning run. Yippee!!

I used~
Noel Mignon Country Lane Kit contents: Elle’s Studio Serenditpity Chevron Paper, Basic Grey Hipster Jive Paper, Tape Stripes and Vintage Stamps, MME Find Your Wings and Fly Decorative Brads, Studio Calico Letters
Kerri Bradford Hey Batter Batter cut at 4.5″

Welcome to the DCWV and Therm O Web Summer Lovin’ Blog hop~

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Welcome to the DCWV and 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! We’ve 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 came here from Erin at the DCWV blog then you’re on track! If not, head there first. You don’t want to miss a thing!

In my house with two fourteen year olds and a husband who teaches Middle School there is always a countdown to Summer Vacation.

It generally begins the first day of school. And no, I’m not kidding.

So, I thought I would play off of their countdown and borrow lyrics from the two who have perfected what to do on a Summer Day. . .Phineas and Ferb.

My layout~

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The colors and patterns in DCWV’s Sunday Afternoon stack remind me of sunny days spent by the pool with it’s yellows and blues.

I also wanted to mimic the polka dots in both girls’ bathing suits, so I grabbed that polka dot paper from the Everlasting Love stack.

Isn’t that the wonderful thing about DCWV? You can mix and match them all.

I knew I wanted the 104 in my title to be an attention grabber.

So, I decided it was the perfect time to use all those sequins that have become so popular and keep jumping in my shopping cart.

However, I didn’t know how best to adhere them.

The Therm O Web iCraft Adhesive sheets were perfect for this.

I simply placed the sheet on my Cricut mat and made my cut.

My 104 Cut~

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I then peeled off the bottom protective portion, placed it on my 104 paper image, peeled the top protective layer off and began applying my sequins.

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By using the Therm O Web 3D Foam Squares I was able to lift the 104 from it’s shadow layer to draw even more attention to it.

A close up~

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And of course, I couldn’t leave out the tag line from the show.

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I used the Mini Sticky Tape Runner to adhere the individual sequins.

Now I’m sure there will be a big discussion amongst the three regarding the accuracy of 104 days of summer vacation, but that should keep them busy for a little while. Right?

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. An additional reader will receive an amazing gift pack from Therm O Web! The more you comment, the more chances you have to win! How easy is that?

Now, head on over to Debbie’s blog to see what kind of Summer craftiness she’s created!

I used~
DCWV Sunday Afternoon Stack and The Everlasting Love Stack
Studio Calico Sequins, Lindsay Thickers, American Crafts Ribbon
Therm O Web iCraft Adhesive, 3D Foam Squares, Medium Zots and Mini Sticky Tape Runner
Cricut Craft Room Basics for the 104 cut at @ 3″

In case you get lost~
Erin

Sara – You’re here.

Debbie

Thomisia

Andrea

Amanda

Patti

Rita

Rebecca

Dayna Sabrina

Jennifer C

Hilde

Audrey

Britt

Daniela

Jan

Erin

Tessa

Karen

Alice

Karla

Emily

Julia Sandvoss

Sweet Dreams~

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It’s my turn again at the NoelMignon.com Blog today. Yippee!!

In this month’s kit, Country Lane, there are several papers from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy Lucky Charms collection.

They not only feature those adorable mason jars, but also the phrase I love you to the stars and back.

And this is perfect for my nightly exchange with Hartly.

My layout~

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Isn’t that adorable?

It melts my heart.

Close up~

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This also gave me the opportunity to try my new Silhouette Sketch pens to draw the matching American Craft mason jars found in the Silhouette Online Store.

Sketch jars~

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Aren’t they fabulous?

I am SO impressed by how well they worked and look.

I kept with the same American Crafts theme by also cutting the phrase featured in the paper.

My Title~

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And you can’t have a layout about stars without actual stars can you?

So, I added the star stick pins in with my title.

If you’re interested in future Noel Mignon kits, I encourage you to check out her shop and the blog.

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And if you’re interested in a subscription so your kit arrives magically in your mailbox, hurry here while there is open enrollment.

I used~
Noel Mignon Country Lane kit contents: American Craft Dear Lizzy Luck Charm, Wishbone, Dream Catcher and Falling Star paper, Cardstock, Crate Paper DIY Shop Accent Stickers, Treasure Thickers and Star Pins
Studio Calico Love You More Stamp and AC Date Stamp
American Craft Mason Jars Sketched at 3.3″ and I Love You Card cut at 4.2″

The Winner is…..

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of the Go BIG or Go Home! Challenge is….

Renee!!

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WhooHoo! I got it done! Here is my project:

http://icameisawicreated.blogspot.com/2013/05/baby-boybaby-girl-12×12-los.html

Thank you for all your communication for NSD. I appreciate it!

Congrats Renee!! Email me your address and I’ll have your prize on the way.

Thank you to everyone who participated!!

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Hoot Hoot Hooray!

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There’s a prize on the way!

Or at least to the winner of my Go Big or Go Home! Challenge.

I’m using this decorated kraft bag to send the winner his or her prize.

I’m also using it for Threadbear’s What’s It Owl About? Challenge to simply use an owl image from any of the Cricut Cartridges.

My bag~

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I loved this little guy from the Give A Hoot cartridge.

I even did a little Nadia-style altering of him by switching up his wings, so that he’s pointing to my phrase.

For my banner I punched multiple circles and ran them through the sewing machine.

I love that it’s so quick and easy yet cute, so you’ll probably be seeing me do that a lot.

Now you have until this Sunday to complete the Go Home or Go Big! Challenge and maybe this little guy will be coming to YOU!

I used~
October Afternoon Farmhouse 8 x 8 Paper Pad, My Pink Stamper Biggie Punnies, Whisker Graphics Kraft Bag
EK Success Border Punch and Creative Memories Circle Punch
Cricut Give A Hoot for the owl cut at 3″

My Aunt Amy Has A Farm~

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E-I-E-I-O!

Well, not really.

But, she does have three cows that Hartly was dying to meet during her Cow phase.

Plus it’s perfect for Jenny’s E-I-E-I-O Challenge to use a Farm Animal on any type of project.

My layout~

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As you can see Hartly was prepared for her Holstein meet and greet by bringing her Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type book.

In case you were wondering, she did not get within five feet of the cows and stood safely behind her father.

That could have been caused by the disappointment over them not having a typewriter.

Come on Aunt Amy!!!

However, we fully expect they’ll be receiving electric blankets for Christmas!!

I used~
October Afternoon Sasparilla Collection, Basic Grey Metal Stud Stars, Kraft Paper, Twine and Roster Thickers
Cricut Cartridge Country Life for the cow cut at 2.5″<a

Love You More Today~

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Once again I get to join the fabulous ladies over at the NoelMignon.com blog.

This week the focus is on that all important holiday that is quickly approaching, Mother’s Day.

Which just so happens to be the day that these pictures were taken of Ashlyn and Holden.

And one of my favorite Mother’s Days as well.

My layout~

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Look at those two!

So, so little.

I was drawn to the text in both the Crate Paper Project paper and Elle’s Studio tag found in the Country Lane kit and knew I wanted to use them together.

With that as the starting point of my layout I easily came up with my title.

I used two Lori Whitlock vinyl sayings to cut portions of it with my Silhouette and then just added those wonderful Treasure Thickers.

My title~

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The Elle’s Studio tag~

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I wanted to mimic the Elle’s Studio tag, so I made my own using the cream cardstock and stamping it repeatedly with Serendipity stamp.

Rather than using a heart I used a butterfly.

My tag~

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To balance out my date at the bottom of the layout I added their names to the top.

Names~

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I still remember the excitement of this day.

Holden wearing his Disney Trader Pin and Ashlyn her fancy bracelet.

Both bringing me flowers from Sunday School and their handmade cards.

And being surrounded by family for lunch.

One thing remains true~ I love them more today than yesterday, but not nearly as much as tomorrow.

I used~
Noel Mignon Country Lane Kit contents: Crate Paper DIY Shop Project and Artistry paper and Accent Stickers, Cream Cardstock, Elle’s Studio Serendipity Tag and Stamp Set, Studio Calico Sticker Letters, Treasure Thickers and Glitter Buttons
Portions of Lori Whitlock Vinyl Sayings
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch and TH Tiny Attacher

Did-I-Mension?

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How cute is this box?

I made it for Renee’s Did-I-Mension? Circleville NSD Online Event to make a 3D box, bag or more.

Since my Cricut Mini is sitting on my desk ready to use I simply sized the box to easily fit on the smaller mat.

My box~

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I used DCWV’s The Juniper Berry Stack for my papers.

I love that they are sturdy enough to support my box, especially since the bottom is tucked into the top without any adhesive.

To match the bird theme I chose Studio Calico’s a little birdie told me stamp.

The top~

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Another challenge completed. Yippee!!

If you get a chance head over to Renee’s blog and join in.

I used~
DCWV The Juniper Berry Stack, Studio Calico Stamps and seam binding ribbon
Cricut Artiste Cartridge for the box cut at 4.88″ high

One Sheet Wonder~

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It’s ScrappyMama’s Challenge to use one sheet of 12 x 12 paper to make a mini album for the Cricleville NSD Online Event.

How fun is that?

If you’re a Cricut Circle Member and would like to participate you can here.

She has a tutorial with the most wonderful directions that help even the score board challenged people like myself.

However, I cheated a bit by using Jenni Bowlin Studio’s Magpie paper.

It’s already sectioned into 9 patterned prints.

I simply cut the paper into three horizontal strips and then scored on the vertical print line.

Makes sense?

Okay, how about a picture~

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Then it was only a matter of deciding which print to cover up as I used Scor-tape to adhere the end pieces together.

And believe me, that was a struggle!

My cover~

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The pages~

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Now I just need to add photos and additional embellishments and my mini will be complete.

How wonder-ful is that?

I used~
Jenni Bowlin Studio Magpie Paper, Magpie Hodge Podge Stickers, Vintage Buttons, Farm House Paper Company Market Street Sticker Sheets, Jolee’s Lace, Twine and Tim Holtz Clip

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

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It’s time for a Timed Challenge over at the Cricut Circle Message Board to celebrate NSD!! Woo Hoo!

And just WHO would come up with this CRAZY idea?

Oh yeah, it was ME!

My One Hour Layout~

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The second requirement of the challenge is you must use one image from a Cricut Circle Exclusive Cartridge.

I chose Cricut Everyday for my layout of several of us Circle Maniacs out for a shopping spree at many of the local scrapbooking stores in and around Atlanta, GA.

My title~

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A close up of those Maniacs~

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Those girls can shop!!

One even talked a shopkeeper into reopening for us and believe me we made it worth her while.

I thought I would share with you my work space throughout this process.

The first few calm minutes~

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Midway point where mild panic sets in~

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Complete and utter chaos at the finish line~

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And yes, that is Bullseye shoved into my Cricut Mini and a random shoe tossed about. Good times!

Now that I think about it, this just might have been Sis’s idea that she assigned me.

Hmmm… that tricky girl!

This challenge is taking place on the Circuit Circle Message Board right NOW and runs through 6:15pm, so if you’re a Circle Member and have 60 minutes head there NOW!!

There’s a PRIZE!!

I used~
Studio Calico Daily Grind Add On Kit Contents: Basic Grey Knee Highs Four Square paper, Amy Tangerine Yes, Please Productive paper, Studio Calico Stamp, Amy Tangerine Wish Thickers
Kraft paper, AT Date Stamp, MME Washi and My Girl Enamel Dots, American Crafts Twine, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
Cricut Everyday for the On the Go title cut at 5″ and the bugs at 3″