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

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

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

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

Mooooo, I mean Booooo!

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today I am sharing a card I made using  a new Cutie KaToodles, Witchy Poo, from Kadoodle Bug Designs.  She is such a sweetie that she forgot to say Boooo! LOL  I also used Craftin Desert Diva's Fancy Frame Dies and Corn Maze Sequins.  I made the title on my cricut design space using a black sharpie marker.  I added stapled some ribbon to the bottom left to fill in the open space.  I used my clear wink of Stella glitter brush pen on the cow and pumpkin's ribbons and the pumpkin's eyes.  Chalked all the edges with chalk inks.  So without further ado here she is......

Thanks for stopping by!
steph

Introducing Kadoodle Bug Design's New Collection Charmkin Cuties!!!

Hello Crafty friends!!

 I am here today to share the NEW collection from Kadoodle Bug Designs called Charmkin Cuties!!  Go to KBD's blog to see the other DT's sneak peeks then click on the link to go see the whole reveal on their pages!  Here is my project I made using Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein.  (I am not sure if those are the official names) 

For the moon and bats I used KBD's pattern Moonlight Monsters and this file is retiring soon!!! So, be sure to grab it while it's still available for only .75 cents!!!

I hope y'all are as excited as I am about this new collection!! 

Thanks for stoppin by!!

steph

I Scream You Scream We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today I am sharing a Halloween Summer Treat Card!! LOL  Kadoodle Bug Designs has a challenge going on at their Facebook KBD Challenges page and the theme is 'Create a Treat-Summer Themed'.  Well a Doodlebug fan had wanted to do a Halloween Challenge so it gave me this idea to combine the two.  There can't be Halloween without Freddie Krueger!


So, I hope y'all can come play along with us and if you do, you have a chance to win your choice of a free KBD pattern!

KBD Pattern Used

Summer Treats

What a Fright  

**ALERT ALERT ENABLER ALERT**

ALL PATTERNS ARE $1.00 AT THE KBD STORE!!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

steph