CDD Foodie Linky Party

Hello friends! The theme for this Linky Party at Craftin Desert Divas is "Foodie"! We would love to see all of your projects that fit this theme! So go ahead and craft it and link it up on the Craftin Desert Diva's Blog.

Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly Linky Party over 

at the CDD blog. We hope you will share your projects with us! And don't forget 

about  the prizes! Every Linky Party will have a winner and a Top 3! 

The more times you link up...the more chances you have to win!!

Our Sponsors for this Linky Party are:

One 4"x 6" stamp set

One Digi Stamp of choice

Here is what I made..

I kept this card very simple.  I used Sweet Kisses for the cake and hearts, Sending Love for the sentiment and Picture Frame Dies for the mat.  I colored the cake and stand with Copic markers then I mixed texture paste with Festive Berries distress ink and applied that with a toothpick for the 'frosting'.  After it had dried I applied Clear Wink of Stella over the top and on the hearts.  I applied Glossy Accents on the cake stand.  Added Fairy Dust sequins and a ribbon to finish off the card.

I hope this has inspired you to come and join us!

Thank you for stoppin' by!

steph

CDD Products Used: 

Sweet Kisses: http://craftindesertdivas.com/sweet-kisses/

Sending Love: http://craftindesertdivas.com/sending-love/

Picture Frame Die: http://craftindesertdivas.com/picture-frame-die/

Fairy Dust Sequins: http://craftindesertdivas.com/fairy-dust-sequins/

Take Note 6x6 pad: http://craftindesertdivas.com/take-note-paper-pad/

Craftin Desert Diva's May Release Sneak Peeks

Hello Crafty Friends!

This week has been the Sneak Peek for Craftin Desert Diva's May Release.  I made two cards for 3 of the new stamp sets being released, Prickly stamp set, This & That stamp set and Adventure Land stamp set. 

 I also made my first card making video featuring Prickly and This & That stamp sets.  I was extremely nervous doing the voice over.  I hope I get better with time.  

I watercolored the background using Tim Holtz's watercolor paper and distress inks, copic markers to color the cactus and black embossing powder for the sentiment.  For the stitched rectangle mat I used Mix It Up dies and Fairy Dust sequins to finish off my card.  The finished card size is 3 1/4" x 4 1/2".

Here is the video I made showing how I made the card.  You can also click on the link to watch it in YouTube.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OJMiVQmZKo

For my 2nd card I used Adventure Land and This & That stamp sets.  I again used the Mix It Up dies for stitched rectangle mat cut in TH's watercolor paper.  I then used my blending tool to blend TH's distress inks for the background, spritzed with clear water and patted with a paper towel to absorb the drops which picks up the color of the ink.  I then splattered white acrylic paint and Perfect Pearls mixed with water to make the 'stars'.  I colored the images with Copic markers and embossed the sentiment with homemade white glittered embossing powder, which didn't emboss the best but I kinda liked the way it looked so I let it be.  I added Glossy Accents to the window of the rocket ship and Clear Wink of Stella to the red parts on the ship and planet.  As an afterthought I should've added it to the stars too but  I didn't and I don't know why! LOL  I added some white details with my white Gelly Roll pen.  So, without further ado......

Friday the 13th all of release will be available in the CDD shop!  Also, we are having a Blog Hop Friday starting at the CDD blog.  Be sure to join us!!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

steph

Leinzlove Tear Bears Challenge #5

Hello Crafty Friends!!  

Today brings us Challenge #5 for Leinzlove Tear Bears Challenges!

Challenge Rules:

Anything Goes
Unlimited Linking
Anything Paper Craft

Every month one Linker will WIN a Leinzlove Tear Bear. (chosen by Random.org)

There will also be a Top 3, voted by the DT, badges and spotlights.

For more info on the Rules and to join us go here:  Leinzlove Tear Bears Challenges Blog

The theme we were given this month was Pastel Flowers and this is what I made...

The rose stamp is one I have had for about 10 yrs, it's a Penny Black stamp.  I colored the roses with my Copic markers.  The 'Many' die is from Craftin Desert Diva's Wishful Thought Word Dies, cut twice, once in gold metallic paper and in black cs and the sentiment is from Wishful Thoughts stamp set, embossed with white embossing powder onto black cs.  I used Fancy Frame Dies for the scalloped mat and to finish it off I used Fairy Dust Sequins to add some sparkle.

I hope this has inspired you to come and join us!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

steph

Leinzlove Tear Bears Challenge Blog

Wishing you the Happiest Birthday!

Hello Crafty Friends!  

Today I am over at Craftin Desert Diva's blog sharing with you a CAS card.  CAS cards are really hard for me as I always want to add more.  

For this card I did some creative masking to make the lil pig from Farm Living stamp set to look like he is wallowing in mud.  I colored everything with Copic markers.  I used the banner from the Mix It Up dies and the sentiments are from Wishful Thoughts stamp set.  I finished the card off with Fairy Dust Sequins.

I hope this has inspired you to look at your stamps differently and not always use them as they come. 

Thank so much for stoppin' by!

steph

CDD Products used: 

Farm Living

Mix It Up dies

Wishful Thoughts

Fairy Dust