Christmas Cutlery

Happy Thursday everyone.  It's my day to share a project over at Craftin Desert Divas.  I have a super cute decor item to share with you today.  Of course, I used one of Tara's amazing stamp sets to create my project!  Here it is:

Every year during advent, we do an activity every day to celebrate the season.  We do a couple of theme meals - like eat a "Red, White and Green" meal or "Breakfast for Dinner".  I decided that these little cutlery holders would be the perfect addition to our table on one of those nights.

As soon as I saw the "Noel" sentiment on the Simply Christmas set, I knew I had to use it for something, and this was the perfect stamp for this project!  I needed a small sentiment, because I didn't have much space, and my kids are in French Immersion, so having the sentiment in french was just an added bonus.  And did you notice how GORGEOUS the font is???  Below is a close up of the sentiment, so you can see how beautiful the script is.

I used the Simply Christmas stamp set to create this project.  You can buy your own in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop HERE.

Be sure to stop by Craftin Desert Divas everyday.  There is always something going on, from Linky Parties to Blog Hops, from Stamp Releases to Daily Inspiration!  See you there :)

A challenge or two for my project:
4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes
Fab n Funky - Christmas
Party Time Tuesday - anything goes
Christmas Card Challenges - anything goes
Stamps + Fun = Creativity - no cards allowed
Allsorts - christmas
Sweet Stampin - anything but a card
Completely Christmas - anything goes with a sentiment
Christmas Stampin - photo inspiration

A la prochaine... 

Craftin Desert Divas Stamp Release Hop

Welcome to our eighth Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!! We're super excited to share with you in full the CDD October release stamps. For this 2 day hop the CDD DT have some awesome Thanksgiving and Christmas projects to share with you.  There are five new stamps that are being released today in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop and are available now for purchase.

**All stamps with images have a FREE SVG(digital cut file)**
This makes it so easy, you just cut out the image and then stamp on it. The SVG cut file will be in the CDD Gallery for you to download or after purchase just send  an email to craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to claim your SVG cut for the stamp set you purchased. Tara has also added images and sizes for the SVGs in the CDD Shop.

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Let's Get Stuffed - Purchase HERE

Talk Turkey To Me - Purchase HERE

Winter Treats - Purchase HERE

Simply Christmas - Purchase HERE

Simply Holidays Word Art - Purchase HERE

Here are the SVG cut files for each stamp...

  

These SVG outlines are in the CDD Gallery or email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com after your stamp purchase to request them.

Here are this release specials for you:

1. Use Code: October to receive 20% off your entire order. Sale ends Oct. 31 Midnight MST.

2. Free mini stamp with a 2 stamp minimum purchase in the CDD Shop.  Offer ends Oct. 31

Here is the free mini stamp with any 2 stamp purchase:

We also have an SVG outline for this freebie!

Hop Prizes:

1. CDD giving away 1 stamp a day.

2. Too Cute by Jessica - $25 gift card (reg. priced patterns)

3. There is a hidden link in one of the blogs today, that will lead you to a TCBJ SVG freebie.

4. Sponsor Prize - Eyelet Outlet & Brads! : 2 Winners each get a pack of goodies.

5. Sponsor Prize: Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock Paper for Scrapbooking: (30) 12x12 Spotted Cardstock.

6. Sponsor Prize: $15 credit to Scrapping for Less exp. Dec 31, 2015

We would love to have you follow each of our blogs, so you don't miss a thing from us.
This is NOT a requirement to win. Be sure to comment on the blogs. The more you comment the better chance you have to win. Winners will be picked from a different blog from both days of the hop.

Here's today freebie:

And now for my project....

I love making tags for Christmas, every gift we share has a home made tag on it.  These tags are cute from Plantin Schoolbook at 4 inches.  I stamped the word art from Simply Holiday Wordart.  It fit perfectly on the tag.  I coloured it the little images.  The paper is from Recollections and the patterned paper is from My Minds Eye.  The ribbon is from my Local Scrapbooking Store.  Here is a close up of my tag:

Next up on the Line Up is the talented TINA  

Be sure to hop with us tomorrow!!

Come join us here on Facebook:

CDD Gallery - We'd love you to share your projects using the CDD stamps.

Blogs for today:

CDD - http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Leah - http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/
Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Tina - http://thescrappinrabbit.blogspot.com/
Amanda - http://thescrapoholiccandyshop.blogspot.com/
Karen - http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Nanne - http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/
Lori- http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
TCBJ - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

A la prochaine,

October Sneak Peeks - Craftin Desert Divas

Today is Day 2 of the sneak peeks for the October stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas.We have 5 new stamps in this release. This release is going to be Thanksgiving and Christmas inspired! We are going to share with you a variety of projects to help inspire you with your upcoming Holiday projects. These images and sentiments will come with a SVG outline that is FREE to you.

Here are this release specials for you:

1. Use Code: October to receive 20% off your entire order. Sale ends Oct. 31 Midnight MST.

2. Free mini stamp with a 2 stamp minimum purchase in the CDD Shop.  Offer ends Oct. 31 (mini stamp will be revealed during hop)

3. Come hop along with us Oct 25th & 26th to find a hidden link to a Too Cute by Jessica SVG freebie!! Both days will have a new freebie that you won't want to miss. Be sure to check out  Too Cute by Jessica patterns and sale .
4. Sponsor Prize - Eyelet Outlet & Brads! : 2 Winners each get a pack of goodies.
5. Sponsor Prize: Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock Paper for Scrapbooking: (30) 12x12 Spotted Cardstock.
6. Sponsor Prize: $15 credit to Scrapping for Less exp. Dec 31, 2015

Today we are showcasing  Simply Holidays Word Art and Winter Treats.

Here is my sneak peek...

I am so happy with how this card turned out!  I inked the night sky with some Tim Holtz Distress Inks, I masked off the snow and the moon and used some masking fluid to create the snow flakes.  The manger silhouette is from the Silhouette Store.  The stamp is from Simply Holidays Word Art.  Isn't it fabulous?!

CDD Stamps are
4x6 stamps

Made in the USA

Stamps will be available to order on Saturday.

We hope you will stop by the  Craftin Desert Divas Shop  and the  Craftin Desert Divas Gallery Facebook group. We would love for you to join us and share your creations with us using Craftin Desert Diva's stamps. In this group we first show previews, have giveaways and much more!

Sneak Peek Giveaway!

Tara's giving away one stamp set a day.

All you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning!

Tara will announce today's winner tomorrow. The winner will be picked from a different blog every day, so be sure to visit and leave comments.

Thank you all so much for joining us today and I hope you will come back tomorrow for more sneak peeks.

A la prochaine,

Happy Halloween

Happy Monday everyone!  We are mid-way through the current Linky Party at Craftin Desert Diva's, and it is Team B's turn to inspire you!  Tara challenged us to create a HALLOWEEN project.  Here is what I have created for today:

This simple little card is from the Silhouette Store.  My son will LOVE it!  The paper is from Recollections and the twine is from Doodlebug Designs.  The spooky sentiment is from Happy Celebrations.  You can buy your own at the Craftin Desert Divas Store.

I hope you all come play with us!  There is still 1 week left in our party, so be sure to link up by October 26th. 

There are great prizes for a few lucky participants, so get your crafty on!  I can't wait to see what you come up with.  Our sponsors are :

Craftin Desert Divas - one stamp set

The Cuttin Cafe - any 2 files

Digital Delights - $5 gift card

Girly Girl

Happy Saturday everyone!  It is my day to post a project over at the Cardz TV Gallery.  There is a new project there every day but Sunday.  You can find cards, layouts, 3-D projects, anything crafty!  Here is what I have to share today:

Don't you love it?  I decided to make a cute 3D project for my girl - hmm... I'm going to have to make something for my son next ;)  I found the nail polish holder in the Silhouette Store #66170, and I punched a tag for the sentiment.  

I found the perfect sentiment on Girl Talk.  I love all the sweet sentiments on this set.  I call my daughter "my Girly Girl" You can buy your own HERE.  

Be sure to visit the Cardz TV Gallery every day, and prepare to be inspired!

A la prochaine...

Seasons Tweetings - Miss Kate Cuttables

Happy Thursday everyone!  It's my day to post a project over on the Miss Kate Cuttables Blog.  I am so excited to show you what  I have created for today.  I love to make tags for all my Christmas presents, and I decided mid-October is not to soon to start making those... right?

I just love how this tag turned out - I can't wait to make some more tags!  I think that little bird is adorable and just perfect for a tag.  You can find the file HERE.

I used a sentiment from Cardz TV Stamps new Christmas Critter Captions set.  You can buy your own HERE.

Be sure to visit Miss Kate Cuttables blog every day!  She has amazing daily freebies and there is always a wonderful creation to inspire you!

A la prochaine,

Wicked Wishes

Happy Tuesday everyone!  It's linky party day over at Pause Dream Enjoy.  Today, Janis challenged us to make a project showcasing WITCHES, FRANKENSTEIN OR PUMPKINS!!  Here is what I created:

The witchy cupckae is from Miss Kate Cuttables and the card base is from SVG Cutting Files.  The sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps Oct 31st sentiment set.  The patterned paper and twine is both from Doodlecharms.

The challenge starts today and ends next Monday.  Please hop over to Pause Dream Enjoy, see what the rest of the Design Divas came up with, and play along with us.  I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Spooky Treats

Happy Monday everyone!  We are mid-way through the current Linky Party at Craftin Desert Diva's, and it is Team B's turn to inspire you!  Tara challenged us to create ANYTHING BUT A CARD.  Here is what I have created for today:

Isn't he the cutest vampire evah??  I got this file from the Silhouette Store.  The paper I used is from Recollections and I fancied it up with my Sakura Jelly Roll pens.  The little tag my cute sentiment is on, is from Stampin Up.  The sentiment I used is from Simply Said.  It is a great set to add to your collection.  It has so many sentiments for so many occasions.  You can buy it HERE. 

So onto our sponsors:

CDD - One stamp set.

Little Scraps of Heaven Designs - $15 in files

Blumenthal Lasing Co - prize pack

I hope you all come play with us!  There is still 1 week left in our party, so be sure to link up by October 12th.  There are great prizes for a few lucky participants, so get your crafty on!  I can't wait to see what you come up with.

A la prochaine... 

Feel Better Soon!

Happy Saturday everyone!  Today is my first post as a Cardz TV Gallery Designer.  I have been designing for Mary for a long time, but this term she has changed things up - she has challenge teams and Gallery designers.  I am so excited to share my project with you today, so let's get to it!!

Are you loving it?  I know I am!  I made it for my daughter to keep on her desk at school.  One of my fellow design team members suggested it would make a good teacher gift - I think she's right!  

The little kleenex box and soup bowl are from Miss Kate Cuttables.  The faces are from Peachy Keen Stamps.  The tissue box holder is a freebie from SVG Cutting Files Facebook Page.  

I used Heartfelt Wishes to create today's project.  It has some really beautiful sentiments on it.  Perfect for creating projects for people who might be sick, experiencing a loss or going through a difficult time.  You can buy your own in the Cardz TV Shop.  

  
A challenge or two for my tissue box:
Anything Goes With a Twist - anything goes
Craft for the Craic - anything for a child
Creative Corner - anything but a card
The Stamping Boutique - stitching real or faux
Double Click Connections - pink
Die Cuttin Divas - anything goes
Inky Impressions - anything but a card
Little Red Wagon - stitching


A la prochaine... 

PB and J

Happy Thursday everyone!  It's my day to create a project for Miss Kate Cuttables blog.  I am SO excited to share what I have created for today!

Cute isn't it?  The file came together SO easily and I think it's just adorable.  I doodled the up with my Sakura Jelly Roll Pens.  The paper is from Recollections and old CTMH.  The sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas "Perfect Pair" set.  Doesn't it go perfectly with the PB and J?

You can find the Miss Kate's file HERE.  You can buy your own stamp set HERE.

Be sure to visit Miss Kate Cuttables blog every day!  She has amazing daily freebies and there is always a wonderful creation to inspire you!

A la prochaine,