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

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

CDD Linky Party-Just for Kids

Happy Monday Everyone!  It's time for a new Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party! The theme this week is Just for Kids!

The Party Sponsors are....

 CDD-1 4x6 Stamp

TCBJ- $25 Gift Certificate
(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

 For my project I used the new Monster Mania stamp set, Party Dies and the Fancy Frames dies.  I used the SVG cutout that was left over from the card I made for CDD's new release here.  I colored the images with Specrtum Noir Markers, popped dotted them, stamped the sentiment on white cardstock and inked the edges with chalk ink and placed in the banner's empty spot.  For the inside I used the Fancy Frames dies and another sentiment and monster from the Monster Mania set.  I really just LOVE these lil monsters!!!  I put Glossy Accents on their eyes and clear wink of Stella on some of their spots.

Inside Card

I hope y'all are able to come and join in on the fun!!  We love seeing your creations!

Thanks for stoppin' by! 

steph

Craftin Desert Diva's August Release Blog Hop

Welcome to the CDD Stamp & Die Release Blog Hop.  All stamps & Dies are in the CDD Shop and now available for purchase.

Autumn Wishes

Got Coffee

Farmers Market

Monster Mania

Party Dies

The Autumn Wishes Bundle is available for this weekend only thru Sunday. This special price is for what is in stock only and ends 8/30 10pm MST.

Autumn Wishes Bundle

We also have 3 new sequins

Autumn Wishes Sequins

Candy Corn Sequins

Corn Maze Sequins

Here's what I've created for you...I used the Monster Mania stamp set and SVG and Party Dies. The stamp sets all have matching SVG's except Autumn Wishes, which has coordinating dies.  I welded the SVG monster images together and cut it out on the front of my card.  I then marked lightly with a pencil the outline so I would know where to stamp.  I stamped the middle monster first then masked him off and stamped the other two monsters which makes them look like they are behind the middle monster.  I colored the images with Copic Markers.  For the inside of the card I used the new Party Dies with colored cardstock and shaded the edges with chalk inks.  I then mounted the card onto a green piece of cardstock cut slightly larger than my card base.

Inside of card

Here is the release special for you: There is FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed 8/28-8/30 no code necessary!! 

Ends 8/30 10pm MST

Here is today's SVG freebie. All you have to do is comment and follow each blog. Each stop along the way will give you a letter. Collect all the letters, then go to the CDD shop and use the code to get your freebie. This freebie is only available today.

My Letter for the Freebie code is: _ F_

Stamps and dies are made in the USA.

Your next stop is the talented: Mayra- http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/ 

Thanks for stoppin by!

steph