CDD September Stamp Release FB Sneak Peeks Day 6

Today is the last day of the sneak peeks for the September stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas. All stamps and dies will be in the CDD shop tomorrow. We will have a 2 day release blog hop starting tomorrow.

I will be giving out 2 $25.00 gift codes to the CDD shop for those who comment during the blog hop. I will announce the winners on Saturday. Plus we still have 2 SVG freebies.

Today we are showcasing .......

Pocket Pieces HI Dies
Designed by our very own talented CDD DT member Leah.

I have created a waterfall card.  I used the Pocket Pieces HI Dies to make the 'polaroid' frame and all the decorations on each frame and the pull tab.  I also used the banner from the dies we showcased yesterday,  the Mix It Up dies.  I used the BOO stamp set that is also coming out tomorrow.  I used the doodlebugs designs October 31st desinger paper pad.  

To see this card in motion click here

I will pick 2 winners from this release blog hop each to receive a $25. gift certificate to the CDD Shop. Winners will be picked using random.org from all the comments left from the stops on the hop. Winners will be announced on Saturday. 

Here are the specials for this release:

**There is FREE SHIPPING PLUS 1 BAG OF FREE SEQUINS on all orders placed on 10/1-10/4, no code necessary!! Ends 10/4 at 10pm MST. Just leave your choice of sequins in the comment section as you place your order. Stamps & Dies are made in the USA.

**Each sneak peek day, there will be a new FREE SVG pattern available. Each stop along the way there will be a code letter that spells a word for the freebie code. You must comment and "like" eachfacebook fan page in order to get the free file. The file will be available in the shop at craftindesertdivas.com just for that day. Just enter the letters you collected at each post for the special code word to receive your free file download. **The code word and free file will be available that day ONLY so please be sure to visit the link.

Join us this Tomorrow & Friday for our blog hop that will begin at the Craftin Desert Divas blog:  craftindesertdivasblog.com and we will have more FREE SVGs. 

We hope you will stop by the Craftin Desert Divas Shop at  http://craftindesertdivas.com. We would love for you to join us in the Craftin Desert Divas Gallery Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428163220758119/ and share your creations using Craftin Desert Divas' stamps. 

I'll be back tomorrow for our 2 day release hop.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

steph

Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party-Things with Wings

Happy Monday!! It is that time again for a new Linky Party from Craftin Desert Diva's blog!  The theme for the next 2 weeks is Things with Wings!

Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party here. Tara will designate a theme and invite you to share projects you've made!!

And don't forget about the prizes! Every linky party will have a sponsor and a winner, plus a top 3! The winner will be announced on a semi-weekly basis. The more times you link up, the more chances you have to win!! Sponsors will be announced at the beginning of every linky party.

CDD- 1 4x6 stamp set

TCBJ- $25 Gift Card
(reg priced patterns)

Linky parties are from Monday at 12AM Arizona MST thru Sunday 12PM Arizona MST.

Any projects you submit must be linked to your blog or online gallery. 

Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.

Number of entries for this linky party is unlimited.

You may link up ANY type of craft project (layout, card, altered item, tag (etc) as long as it goes with the theme of the party.

Please link your project back to Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.

Winners will be randomly chosen.

For my project I made a slider card using the Just Bugcause stamp set, Just Bugcause Dies and Outdoor Landscaping dies.  I colored the images with copic markers and inked the edges with chalk ink.  I used clear wink of stella glitter brush over the butterfly and the arrow for the slider part.

 I hope y'all are able to come join us as we love seeing your creations!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

steph

CDD Two for Tuesday-It's All About Zoo

Hey Crafty Friends!  Today is Two for Tuesday over at the CDD blog and DT sister Theresa, from Theresa's Crafty Creations, and I are using the lil elephant from It's all about Zoo stamp set.  I did a lot of masking on this card with the balloons.  I stamped all images in Versafine onyx black ink on watercolor paper then colored the images and background with Zig Clean Clear Colors Markers.  I also used the Outdoor Landscaping Dies for the hill cut in watercolor paper and colored with Zigs.  I love how bright this card turned out!

CDD Products used:

It's all about Zoo

Outdoor Landscapes Dies

Entering into the Lawnscaping Challenge: One Layer Card

Thanks for stoppin' by!
steph

RIP!

Hey Crafty Friends!  I am over at the Kadoodle Bug Designs Blog today sharing a Halloween card I made using the Spooktacular Boys cut file.  I made an explosion card to make it look like Frankie is bursting out of his grave!  I used brown paper and inked it with black, put fun foam under it to give it dimension so that it would look like a mound of dirt for a grave.  I love Halloween and for me the spookier the better! LOL  I hope you enjoy!!

Here is my tutorial for an explosion card I made last year.

Thanks for stoppin' by!
steph

Aw Shucks! You're A-maze-ing

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today I am over at Craftin Desert Diva's Blog sharing a card I made using the recently released Farmers Market stamp set, Fancy Frames Dies, Outdoor Landscaping Dies and Corn Maze Sequins.  

I stamped the bucket and front corn with Versafine* onyx black ink then masked them off and then I stamped more corn and before I would stamp another corn I would mask off each new corn that was stamped.  I then colored the images and ground with Copic Markers and used Tim Holtz's distress inks for the sky. I originally used distress inks for the ground but when I went to make the shadows for the bucket and corn it didn't look right so I just colored over the entire ground with my copics.  I used the Outdoor Landscaping dies as a mask for the ground and sky.  I then die cut the scene using the large scallop frame from the Fancy Frames Dies, stamped the sentiments then added some sequins for a lil bling.  I also tied jute string around the top of the card for dimension.

*Note-although I stamped my images in Versafine ink you usually are supposed to use Memento ink with copics but I didn't realize it until I was done.  Luckily it didn't bleed.

CDD Products used:

Farmers Market

Fancy Frames Dies

Outdoor Landscaping Dies

Corn Maze Sequins

Thanks for stoppin' by!

steph

Happy Halloween

Hey Crafty Friends!  Stoppin' by to share a quick card I made using Kadoodle Bug Designs Cutie KaToodle-Witch Way to the Candy and Craftin Desert Diva's Happy Celebration stamp set.  I just used the hat and candy corn from the pattern.  I water-colored the background using a mix of Tim Holtz's distress ink and Tombow markers, then splattered the card with all the inks.  I then embossed the image using Versafine onyx black ink and clear embossing powder.  I popped dotted the hat and 2 of the candy corns.  Very simple!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

steph

A Harvest of Love-CDD photo inspiration challenge

Hey Crafty Friends!  Sharing a card I made today for Craftin Desert Diva's Photo Inspiration going on at CCD Gallery FB page.  I used Autumn Wishes and matching dies, Farmers Markets and Fancy Frames Dies.

Photo Inspiration

I embossed the background using Versamark Ink with clear EP on Glossy Paper then I brayered over the cs with an old inkpad I have had for years called Kaleidacolor Raised Rainbow Dye Inkpad-Autumn Leaves.  I stamped the squirrel with Versafine onyx black ink and watercolored with very old Tombow markers.  So, know that these brand items last for years, I am talking 10yrs +!  I think that is awesome!

I then cut out the frames and banner using the Fancy Frames Dies from CDD inked the edges with chalk inks and stamped the sentiment in Versafine onyx black.  The ribbon is very old too!  It paper rafia ribbon.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

steph

Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party-Favorite Color Combo

Happy Monday Crafty Friends!! I hope y'all had an awesome weekend!  It's time for a new Linky Party over at Craftin Desert Divas Blog and the theme is Favorite Color Combo.

And don't forget about the prizes! Every linky party will have a sponsor and a winner, plus a top 3! The winner will be announced on a semi-weekly basis. The more times you link up, the more chances you have to win!! Sponsors will be announced at the beginning of every linky party.

The Party Sponsors are: 

CDD 1-4x6 Stamp Set

TCBJ-$25 gift card
(reg. priced patterns)

Linky parties are open from Monday at 12AM Arizona MST thru

Sunday 12PM Arizona MST.

Any projects you submit must be linked to your blog or online gallery.
 Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.

Number of entries for this linky party is unlimited.

You may link up ANY type of craft project (layout, card, altered item, tag (etc) as long as it goes with the theme of the party.

Please link your project back to Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.

Winners will be randomly chosen.

I am always drawn to oranges, purples and greens which equal Halloween for me!!  It is my favorite Holiday and I just love all the lil pumpkins, black cats, ghosts & goblins, well just anything pertaining to Halloween! LOL  I got my inspiration from Kristina Werner, she is one of my favorite paper crafting artist! She has awesome tutorials on her youtube channel, go check her out here if you haven't yet! Here is my card:

I used several stamp sets for this card. (see below)  I stamped the frog and pumpkins (I masked the pumpkins with a post it note each time I wanted one to 'go' behind the other and to stamp the frog so he looked like he is behind the pumpkins) with Versafine onyx black ink and colored them with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.  But before I colored the frog and pumpkins I used liquid masking fluid to cover them, once that was dry I then watercolored the background with Tim Holtz Distess Ink pads and splattered white paint on top. I put glossy accents on the frogs eyes.  The speech bubble is from Cricut Design Space and the sentiment is stamped in Versafine onyx black ink.

Here are the CDD Products I used: 

Autumn Wishes

Happy Celebrations

Farmers Market

Rain or Shine

Corn Maze Sequins

I hope y'all will come and join us!  We love seeing your creations!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

steph

Witch Owls

Hey Crafty Friends!  Today I am over at Kadoodle Bug Designs Blog sharing a simple scrapbook page I made using the Cutie KaToodles Witchy Owls from Kadoodle Bug Designs.  I popped dotted the owls to give them dimension.  I used my clear Wink of Stella brush pen on their hats, spider and bubbles.  I inked all the edges with chalk inks.  For the picture frames I used Sizzix Big Shot Large Scallop Square and cut a smaller square to layer inside.  I drew the black lines with a black pen.  So, without further ado here it is:

KBD's CK-Witchy Owls

Thanks for stoppin' by!
steph