Holy Guacamole!

Happy Wednesday everyone!  It is my day to share a project over on the PPPR blog.  I am so excited to show you the project I created with Lisa's cute files!! 

A few months ago, Pretty Cute Stamps released a stamp set called Taco Time.  I adored the set and knew I had to buy it.  I emailed Lisa to ask if she was planning to make some coordinating SVG files, and she was!  So I waited patiently, and bought THOSE too.  Here is the first card I created with that set:

Is that not the cutest bowl of guacamole you have ever seen???  I just love how the nacho chip is peeking out the top.  The patterned paper is from CTMH, and the cardstock is from Recollections.  The little enamel dots are from Stampin Up, and the embossing folder I used on the grey background is from We R Memory Keepers. 

This set of SVG files, called "Mexican Food" has some SERIOUSLY adorable cuts on it!  Look a the moustache on that taco - I think that's the next thing I will cut from this cute set!

The perfect sentiment is, of course from Taco Time from Pretty Cute Stamps.  The sentiments make me laugh, and make my kids laugh - how can you go wrong making people laugh?

Be sure to pop by the PPPR blog every day for some cute inspiration from all my fellow Design Team Divas!

A la prochaine...

Winner, Winner!!

Happy Monday everyone!  I have picked the 2 winners from the Good Old Summertime Blog Hop!  Drum roll....

Stacey, of Stacey's Creative Corner, is the winner of the Cardz TV Stamp set of her choice.

Karla Yungwirth is the winner of the "Fun and Games" Stamp set from Cardz TV.

Ladies, please contact me at mapottie  at yahoo dot ca by Friday so I can arrange to get your stamps to you - please note the "ca" at the end, not "com".  

Thanks for all the lovely comments, I wish I could give you all some blog candy.

A la prochaine...

Good Old Summertime Blog Hop

If you are looking for my PPPR Under the Sea Blog Hop Post, please click HERE.

Well, it is finally here!  It is time for the Good Old Summertime Blog Hop!!  This is a very small hop - only 6 stops and you are going to LOVE everything we created.  We are all making summery projects and we are all using Cardz TV Stamps, not only that, we are giving away a TON of Cardz TV Stamps!!  Can you stand the excitement???  

In my family, summer means camping.  I decided to make some cute little treat bags for my kiddies.  Here they are:

Do ya love it??  It's Smores in a bag!  I popped some teddy grahams, mini marshmallows and chocolate chips in some treat bags and topped them off with some cute toppers.  The little smore is from Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons and can be found HERE.  The paper is from Michaels and the patterned paper is from my LSS.  The perfect sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps "Summer Fun" stamp set.  

I wanted to show you a close up of the sentiment, so you could see how awesome it is.  Don't you love the font?  You will love the sentiments on this set!  They are perfect for all of your summer creations.

So...  blog hop candy time!  As I mentioned, we are giving away LOTS of Cardz TV Stamp sets.  One lucky person who follows my blog and comments on this post will win a Cardz TV Stamp set of their choice (USA address only).  A second lucky commenter will win Cardz TV Stamps "Fun and Games" stamp set (Canada or USA addresses only).  2 Cardz TV Stamp sets to win just here!!  - so be sure to follow me, comment and leave me a way to contact you, just in case you win.  I will pick my winners on Monday July 13th.

The final stop on our hop is the amazing and talented Melissa - I got a peek at her projet and it is AMAZING!!  You do not want to miss it!

Here is the complete line up, just in case you get lost:

Janis

Mary

Ginger

Georgianna

Michelle - you are here

Melissa

Thanks for joining us today for this fun and amazing hop!  I hope summer is blessing you with sunny days and wonderful memories.

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Under the Sea Blog Hop!

If you are looking for my post for the Good Old Summertime Hop click HERE.

Happy Saturday everyone!  Welcome to Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons July Blog Hop!  If you are here from Melissa's blog, then you are in the right spot!  If you just stumbled onto this post, then be sure to start back at the beginning.

We are all showcasing ocean themed projects.  Nova Scotia is on the Atlantic, and I live a 2o minute drive from pounding surf.  It is rather amazing.  Here is what I created today:

I do love seahorses!  I even have one tattooed on my hip, from my rather rebellious youth.  I think this one is SO cute.  I can't wait to make her in more colors!  I used the Sweet Seahorse Cutting File.  She is even free right now!

The base of the card is this awesome Porthole Card cutting file!  I moved the waves around a little, so I could stamp a sentiment between them.  The sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps "A Day at the Beach" stamp set.  I just love this card :)

The blog candy for today's hop is $15 from the PPPR Store!  For your chance to win, you just have to follow all the blogs and comment on all the projects in today's hop.  You can get extra chances to win by following PPPR on Facebook HERE or by signing up for the PPPR Newsletter HERE.  

Also, we have an Under the Sea Challenge going on until August 1st.  You can link up any ocean themed project featuring a PPPR file by then, for the chance to win a $20 gift certificate.  All details are HERE.

The next stop along the way is the talented Nanné.  Be sure to show her some love!

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

Kathy ~http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Michelle ~ http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/

Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Ruth ~ http://paperandmusings.wordpress.com/

Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

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Teacher Gift

Happy Wednesday everyone!  It is my day to share a project over on the PPPR blog.  My kids just finished school yesterday - YES I said YESTERDAY...  I wanted to make a quick project for my daughter's teacher.  Here is what I came up with:

This was the fastest teacher gift I have ever made!!  AND it's awesome!!  I used the  Fancy Pillow Box 2 Cutting File.  It perfectly fit 20 beautiful pencils, and it has a fun label that I used to stamp some cute sentiments from CDD's School Zone stamps set.  I think I make this every school year as a First Day of School gift for teachers.  Is there a better way to start the year than with new pencils?

Be sure to visit the PPPR blog every day, there is always inspiration to be found!

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CDD June Release Blog Hop

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

                                                                       

     

 

You may purchase stamps & dies HERE 

Friday & Saturday ONLY 

Panda Pals & Under The Sea

 bundle special...

                      

Here are the release specials for you:

1. Use Code: June to receive 10% off your entire order. Sale starts on 6/26 and ends 7/3 10pm MST.
2. 1 free bag of sequins for every $20 spent.
$20 get 1 free, $40 get 2 free, $60 get 3 free, $80 get 4 free.
  Just put a note in the order comments with what sequin(s) you would like as your free one(s) and it will be added in. Ends 7/3 10pm MST.
There will be two stamp and die bundles at a special price Friday & Saturday ONLY!! Both bundles will be in stock on Friday and this price is good for what's in stock only.  Ends 6/27 8pm MST. 

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

My first project is from Sweet Wishes.  I just LOVE this little snail!  She is too cute!  I watercolored her and the background.  The tag is from CDD Tag Essentials from last month's release.  The tag is QUICKLY becoming one of my favorite things!

My second project is from Under the Sea, it is a little set of cards that matches the card set I made earlier this week.  All the little sea creatures are from Create a Critter.  You can see my project from earlier this week HERE.

Today's TCBJ Freebie.....

You must comment on all the hop projects today to get a freebie.

Please email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to claim your file.

Your next stop is the amazing Nicole.  You can find her blog HERE

Line up for today in case you get lost along the way:

CDD http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
Leah - http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/
Nanne- http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/
Michelle- http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/  - You are Here
Nicole- http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/
Shelly Mypaperlove- http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/
Mayra- http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Steph- http://stephanie-scraps.blogspot.com/
Jessica- https://colorfulcraftygal.wordpress.com/

Be sure to come back tomorrow for Day 2!!

A la prochaine,

Craftin Desert Divas June Release Day 3

Today is Day 3 of the sneak peeks for the June stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas. We have 7 new stamp sets (3 - 4x6 stamps & 4 - 2x3 stamps) and 3 die sets.

Today we are showcasing Under the Sea!  We are doing things a little differently this time.  We are showing the sneaks on our Facebook pages.  HERE is the link to my FB page, where you can find all the sneaks and how to find the freebie!

When I first saw this set, my brain said 3x3 card set!  So, that is the first thing I created:

Aren't they cute?  I decided to try water coloring again.  These were colored with some Tim Holtz Distress Inks.  I then painted the backgrounds.  I had a lot of fun with this technique!  On to project number 2!

I love these yummy Swedish Fish gummies, so I decided to make a couple of treat bags for my munchkins.

The little fish is from Create a Critter, and I think he's the perfect fish to go with that cute sentiment!  I needed to make a girl fish and a boy fish.  I mounted them on the the same background that I created for the 3x3 cards.  My kids thought they were SO cute!!  

Each day, there will be a new FREE SVG pattern.  You can email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to request it. You must comment and "like" each facebook fan page in order to get the free file. Join us this Friday and Saturday for our blog hop and more free files!!

Here is today's freebie:

Stamps and dies will be available to order on Friday.

Stamps and Dies are made in the USA

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 Divas' stamps.

A la prochaine...