From The Desk Of...

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!

I really like to make a personalized card set for the kids teachers as a little back to school gift.  I was inspired many moons ago by THIS card made by the talented Ruthie.  There is also a You Tube video for how to do the embossing and the sentiment.  You can find that HERE.  I love the School Time set from Miss Kate Cuttables.  I think it's SO cute, and just perfect for this card.  I think I'm going to make a box using the cute eraser.  You can find this 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,

Are You Ready for Some Football?

Happy Tuesday everyone!  I am guest designing today for Die Cuttin Divas.  The challenge this week is Lions, Tigers and Bears.  I decided to pull out my Gypsy girl and create a project with my Teddy Bear Parade cartridge.  Here it is:

My son is a big Miami Dolphins fan.  We do a family football pool, so I decided to make this card for him.  The stamp is from Craftin Desert Divas "All Star Sports".  You can buy your own HERE. 

Be sure to come play with us at Die Cuttin Divas, you can make a project using a lion, a tiger or a bear.  I can't wait to see what you create!

A la prochaine...

Sale at Craftin Desert Divas!

Just popping in to remind everyone that all stamps at Craftin Desert Divas are 20% off.  Just enter the code AUGUST.

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Back 2 School - CDD

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 Back to School project.  Here is what I have created for today:

Cute, isn't it??  The cute little worm is from Miss Kate Cuttables, the patterned paper is from Recollections and from my scrapbox.  The cardstock is from Recollections.  The twine is from Trendy Twine - it's Peppermint Stick.  My sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas School Zone.  It came with SVGs that cut the sentiment shape PERFECTLY!!  

 I hope you all come play with us!  There is still 1 week left in our party, so be sure to link up by August 31st.  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:

Craftin Desert Diva - 1 stamp set

My Scrap Chick - $10 discount code

Clearsnap - prize pack

A Challenge or two for my cute card:
My Craft Spot - back to school
Blogger - back to school
Wags n Whiskers - back to school
Sparkles - back to school
CCEE Stampers - back to school
Delightful Challenges - school daze
Creative Moments - animal
Ruby's Rainbow - back to school
Simon Says Stamp - back to school

A la prochaine...

CDD - one stamp set

My Scrap Chick: $10 Discount Code

Clearsnap: Prize Pack

Craftin Desert Divas August Stamp Release Hop

Welcome to our sixth Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!! We're super excited to share with you in full the CDD August release stamps. There are four 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 Tara an email at craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to claim your SVG cut for the stamp set you purchased. 

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

You can find it HERE.

You can find it HERE.

You can find it HERE.

You can find it HERE.

We have a few specials starting today!!

Every purchase receives a FREE Too Cute by Jessica SVG pattern made especially for this release.

With a minimum 2 stamp purchase you will receive a FREE mini stamp.
 I will add it to your order.

Use code: AUGUST to save 20% off your ENTIRE purchase.

The mini stamp & sale will end Aug. 31, 2014.

Here is the free pattern with purchase: 

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

Approx 3 x 2

Tara is giving away one stamp set each day & Too Cute by Jessica is giving away $25 gift card to her store (regular priced items).

And now for my project:

I am showcasing Capture the Good Times, and I decided that a mini album would be the perfect way to show off these stamps.  Here it is:

This is a super simple 4x4 Accordian album.  I decorated the pages with an old Close to My Heart paper pack.  I cut some shapes on my Silhouette ,inked things up with my Tim Holtz Distress Inks, stamped the perfect sentiments, and voila!  

Next up on the Line Up is the amazing Michelle B. Be sure to hop with us tomorrow!! Winners will be picked from a different blog each day,so the more you comment the more chances you have to win.

Craftin Desert Diva's Shop

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

Blogs on the hop:

Sat. 8/23
CDD - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://debspaperpalooza.blogspot.com/
Sukie - http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Michelle P. - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Michelle B. - http://michellescricutfun.blogspot.com/
Karen - http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Mayra - http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://iliketocreate.blogspot.com/
Jessica - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

Sun. 8/24
CDD - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Roberta - www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com

Millie - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/

Lori - http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/

Emily - http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/
Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Marina - https://www.facebook.com/creativecandy4u
Jessica -  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

A la prochaine...

Craftin Desert Divas August Sneak Peek Day 3

Today is the third day of the August stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas.  We have four new stamp sets in this release. Day 4's sneak peeks are going to be a larger 5x7 stamp set!
These images and sentiments will also come with a matching
SVG cut file that is FREE to you .

There are a few specials during this release we want to share with you.
Every purchase receives a FREE Too Cute by Jessica SVG pattern made especially for this release.
Any minimum 2 Stamp purchase will receive a FREE mini stamp . Both stamp and pattern will be revealed during the hop. Also there will be a sale 20% off your ENTIRE purchase using the code "August" starting on Saturday. The free mini stamp and sale will end Aug. 31, 2014.

Each day we will be giving you a sneak peek at one of the four new stamp sets. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, we will have a blog hop with prizes each day. There are some amazing creations being shared today during this stamp release. We also have some special guest designers who will be joining us.

Today we are showcasing the Capture the Good Times stamp set.

We have (3) 4x6 and (1) 5x7 stamp sets.
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!

Here is my sneak peek project:

Isn't it cute?  The film frame is Design # 42063 in the Silhouette Store.  The camera is from SVG Cutting Files Kawaii Camera Set.  The paper is all from Recollections and the button is from Walmart.  I used a little twine from Doodle Bug Designs to tie on my button.  The sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas new Capture the Good Times stamp set.

Sneak Peek Giveaway!

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...

BEE-cause I Love You - PDE Linky Party

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

Isn't she adorable?!  The bee/bear is from Kadoodle Bug Designs, you can find her HERE.  The sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps "Birds and Bees."  I stamped the sentiment on the Stampin Up tag punches, and the embossing folder is also from Stampin Up.

The challenge starts today and ends September 1st.  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!

A challenge or two for my cute card:

Robyn's Fetish - bugs or insects (hopefully my bear/bee counts)

A Gem of a Challenge - stitching real or faux

A la prochaine... 

Happy Camper - Miss Kate Cuttables

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

Isn't it cute!?!  As many of you know, my munchkins go to camp for a few weeks every summer.  They love getting home made cards from us!  This card was for my son.  He LOVED it!  Miss Kate Cuttables has a lot of cute camping options in her Camping/Outdoor section.  I have picked a few up for future use, and will be posting another camp card in a couple of weeks.  You can find the file HERE. 

My perfect sentiment is from Crafting Desert Divas "Destination Fun" stamps set.  You can buy your own HERE. 

The paper I used is a mix of Recollections, Stampin Up, Bazzil and from my scrap box.  I doodled around with my Sakura Jelly Roll pens and the little embellishments are from my LSS.  

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 challenge or two for my card:
Crafting for all Seasons - animals
Creative Moments - animals
Inky Impressions - animals
Going Grey with Stamps Creations - animals
PDE Linky Party - for kids
Crafty Bloggers Network - summer fun
Craft a Scene - animal 

A la prochaine,

Hugs - Craftin Desert Divas Sketch

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 A SKETCH CHALLENGE!!  Here is what I have created for today:

Isn't this a great sketch??  I love it.  My pretty Hello Kitty is from the Hello Kitty Greetings Cricut cartridge.  I love pulling those cartridges out periodically.  The patterned paper was from my paper stash.  The card stock is from Bazzil and Recollections.  

Here is the sentiment Set I used - Simply Said - you can buy your own HERE.  It has lots of great sentiments on it!  This is one of my favorites...

I hope you all come play with us!  There is still 1 week left in our party, so be sure to link up by August 17th.  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 challenge or two for my cutie card:
Brown Sugar - use a banner
Crafty Girls - anything goes
In the Pink - anything goes with pink
Crafting for all Seasons - animals
2 Cute Ink - animal 


A la prochaine...

Back 2 School - CDD

Happy Friday every one!  It's my day to post over on the Craftin Desert Divas blog  I have a super cute card to share with you today.  I used Tara's amazing School Zone stamp set to create this card.  You can buy your own at the Craftin Desert Divas Store HERE.

The apple is from SVG Cutting Files.  You can buy it HERE.  The paper is all from Michael's as is the ribbon.  Below is a close up of my sentiment, so you can see just how perfect the font is.

Below is a picture of the School Zone stamp set.  It has so many great sentiments on it!

Be sure to visit the Craftin Desert Divas blog every day.  There is always inspiration there!

A challenge or two for my card:
Party Time Tuesdays - back to school
Double Click Connections - back to school
QKR Stampede  -back to school
Crafty Girls - anything goes
Whimsy Inspiration - back to school
Artistic Inspirations - back to school
Lawnscaping - back to school

A la prochaine...

Spider Man - PDE Linky Party

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

The challenge starts today and ends August 18th.  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!

A la prochaine...