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

Craftin' Desert Diva's January Product Release Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the CDD January Stamp & Die Release Blog Hop. 

All stamps & Dies are in the CDD Shop and now available for purchase HERE.

Here's what I've created for you...

For my first card I used the Lovies stamp set.  I think these kitties are just so sweet!  I stamped them on 110lb white cs, then I masked them with a post it note, I diecut a circle with the Stitched in Circles dies in copy paper to make a mask for the hill of grass.  I then used my Tim Holtz's distress inks to blend the green grass and blue sky, spritzing with water afterwards to get the distressed look.  I colored the kitties with my Copic markers.  I used Fancy Frames dies to cut the mats.  For the kitties mat I used fun foam to pop them up on the card.

For my 2nd card I used the Popped Up mini stamp set.

I stamped the cute lil gopher on watercolor paper then I used Lyra Aquacolor crayons to color in the hill and sky, I then went over it with a wet brush to blend.  I used Fancy Frames dies for the mat and the In Line dies for the 'thanks' diecut, which I cut directly from the watercolor paper.  To pop it up I cut 5 more 'thanks' in reg white cardstock and layered them underneath.  I colored the lil gopher with Zig Clean Color Real Brush watercolor pens.  Stamped the sentiment with Versafine onyx black ink.  To finish off the card I added the new Pink Heart Sequins and added a ribbon from my stash.

Here are the specials for this release:

**ALL SEQUIN MIXES will be on SALE for $1.00 EACH!! 

**FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed, no code necessary!!
Enjoy this special for in stock items only thru 1/31 at 10pm MST
All Stamps and Dies are made in the USA.

**We will be giving away $50 DIVA DOLLARS to one lucky winner to spend in the CDD shop. 

All you have to do is join us for our 2 day hop and leave a comment on each project. The more you comment the more chances you have to win!! Winner will be announced on Monday.

We hope you have enjoyed this release!

Your next stop is the super talented: Lisa B.

Day 4 January Release Craftin' Desert Diva's FB Sneak Peeks

Hello Friends!  

Today is Day 4 of CCD's FB Sneak Peeks!  Today we are showcasing Sweet Kisses stamp set and Scent mini stamp set.

Go here to hop along and comment for a chance to win 1 of the 2 stamp sets being featured today!  The more you comment the better chance you have of winning!

I made 2 cards again today!  I am loving this stamp release so much that I just had to make a card everyday!  For my first card I used on e of the mice from Sweet Kisses.  I kept it clean and simple (for me) the card design is from a sketch off Pinterest.  I colored the mouse with Copic markers and then popped him up with fun foam, stamped the sentiment underneath with Versafine onyx black  ink, embossed the background with a Cricut embossing folder and to finish off the card I used some of the newly released sequins, Sweetness sequins mix, Pink Hearts sequins and Green Hearts Sequins.  

For my second card, I used the mini stamp set, Scent.  I just love this lil skunk, he is just too cute!!  I again colored him with Copic markers and popped him up with fun foam.  For the background I used Outdoor Landscape Dies for the hill, Stitched Scallop Dies for the clouds and Party Dies for the balloons.  I used Tim Holtz's Distress Inks with a blending tool to color the background then I spritzed it with water to make it distressed.  I put Clear Wink of Stella on the balloons.  I stamped the sentiment with Versafine onyx black ink.  To finish off the card I used the newly released Sweetness sequins mix.

**Win it before you can buy it! Each Sneak Peek day we will give the featured stamp set away. There will be 1 winner for each stamp set showcased! Be sure and leave a comment and "Like" each Facebook fan page at every stop for more chances to win! Winners will be announced the following day. ALL NEW SEQUINS are in the shop now and on SALE for $1.00 EACH!!! FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed 1/22-1/31, no code necessary!!! Enjoy this special for in stock items only thru 1/31 at 10pm MST. All stamps & Dies are made in the USA.

Join us this Friday & Saturday for our blog hop that will begin at the Craftin Desert Divas blog: craftindesertdivasblog.com.

 We will be giving away $50 DIVA DOLLARS to one lucky winner to spend in the CDD shop. All you have do is join us for our 2 day hop and leave a comment on each project. The more you comment the more chances you have to win!! Winner will be announced on Monday.

Thanks for stoppin' by! 

steph

Day 3 January Release Craftin Desert Diva's FB Sneak Peeks

Hello! Today is day 3 of Craftin' Desert Diva's January Release Facebook Sneak Peeks!  Today we are showcasing the Lovies stamp set and Popped Up mini stamp set!

Go here to hop with us and comment for a chance to win one of the 2 stamp sets being showcased today!

I made 2 cards today!  My first card I used the monkeys from the Lovies stamp set.  I had seen this card design on Pinterest and knew immediately that is what I wanted to do with these monkeys.  I colored them with my Copic markers then I cut them out using my new Brother Scan N Cut 2, which I am so in love with!! I embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder.

For my second card I used the Popped Up mini stamp set, this lil gopher is just too cute!  For the tag and oval cutout I used the Banner Dies, the large scallop mat I used Fancy Frames dies and the small oval with the Hi sentiment is from the new Fancy Stitched Labels Dies.  I colored him with my Copic markers.

**Win it before you can buy it! Each Sneak Peek day we will give the featured stamp set away. There will be 1 winner for each stamp set showcased! Be sure and leave a comment and "Like" each Facebook fan page at every stop for more chances to win! Winners will be announced the following day. ALL NEW SEQUINS are in the shop now and on SALE for $1.00 EACH!!! FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed 1/22-1/31, no code necessary!!! Enjoy this special for in stock items only thru 1/31 at 10pm MST. All stamps & Dies are made in the USA.

Join us this Friday & Saturday for our blog hop that will begin at the Craftin Desert Divas blog: craftindesertdivasblog.com.

 We will be giving away $50 DIVA DOLLARS to one lucky winner to spend in the CDD shop. All you have do is join us for our 2 day hop and leave a comment on each project. The more you comment the more chances you have to win!! Winner will be announced on Monday.



Thanks for stoppin' by!
steph

Day 3 of CDD's Nov. Product Release Facebook Sneak Peeks

Hello there!  Today is day 3 of the FB sneak peeks hop for Craftin Desert Diva's Nov. Product Release! 

We have (3) 5x7 new stamp sets and (4) 2x3 mini stamps for this release and 2 new die sets designed by our own design team member Leah!

CDD November Product Release Day 1 Facebook Sneak Peek Hop

Hello there!  Today is day 1 of the FB sneak peeks hop for Craftin Desert Diva's Nov. Product Release! 

We have (3) 5x7 new stamp sets and (4) 2x3 mini stamps for this release and 2 new die sets designed by our own design team member Leah!