Cut It Up Challenge #46- Summer

Hi everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  With Summer being right around the corner, this week's challenge is to create a Summer themed project.  The sponsors for this challenge is a sample package of twine from Trendy Twine and a card kit from ArtFul Delights.  For my project I made a card.  I used the Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge for the popsicle.  I used the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge for the mat.  The twine is from Trendy Twine.  I hope to see you link up your project!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Craftin Desert Divas May Release Sneak Peeks Day 2- Happy Celebrations

Are you ready to get the sneak peeks started? I am!!!

Welcome to Day 2 of our May stamp release party!! Each day we will be giving you a sneak peek at one of the five new stamp sets. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, we will have a blog hop with prizes each day. The design team has some amazing creations to start this stamp release party.

Today we are showcasing the "Happy Celebrations" stamp set.  All of the new stamps are 4x6 and made in the USA.  Stamps will be available to order on Saturday.

We have a new store Craftin Desert Divas Shop and a 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 show previews first, have giveaways and much more!!

For my project I made a Halloween card using the "Happy Halloween" sentiment from the Happy Celebrations set.  All of the stamps on the set are so fun and versatile!  The mat is from the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge and the cat is from KaDoodle Bug Designs.

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!! Just click on the DT's name to get to their blog.

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!!

Craftin Desert Divas April Release Blog Hop

Welcome to our second Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!!!  We are excited to share with you Tara's new April release stamps. There are four new stamps that are being released today in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop.

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Sugar & Spice -  you can purchase them HERE

Snips & Snails - You can purchase HERE

Simply Said - You can purchase HERE

Perfect Pair - You can purchase HERE

Too Cute by Jessica has designed this adorable We Go Together 2 pattern.  This set is made to match the CDD Perfect Pair stamps. You can purchase this pattern HERE.

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

And if you purchase stamps by April 30th you will receive this Simply Spring pattern for free...

Just send an email to craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to claim your free pattern.

A complete blog line up is located for you below my post in case you get lost along the way.

And now for my project.  The cute bear cut is from the Create a Critter 2 Cricut cartridge.  The mat is from the Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge.  The "Cutie Patootie" sentiment is from the brand new CDD Sugar & Spice stamp set.

Next up on the Line Up is the amazing Jessi.

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:

Saturday
Tara - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
Sukie - http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/
Mayra - http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Lori - http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
Michelle B - http://michellescricutfun.blogspot.com/
Krystle - http://krystlescraftyniche.blogspot.com/
Jessica from TCBJ - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

Sunday
Tara - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Michelle P - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Emily- http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/
Karen- http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Jessi - http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.co/
Robin-  http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
Migdalia - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/
Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/
Jessica from TCBJ - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

Cut It Up Challenge #41- Anything Goes

Hi everyone!!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  In honor of it being National Craft Month, the challenge is anything goes!  The sponsors for this challenge is the Candy Speaks stamp set from BugBites and a $15 gift card to Die-Versions.  For my project I made a birthday card using this adorable panda from the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge.  I cut both of the mats from the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge.  I hope to see you link up your project at Cut It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Cut It Up Challenge #31- Thanksgiving

Hi everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this week's challenge is to make a Thanksgiving themed project using a die-cut.  For my project I made a card using the 3 Birds on Parade Cricut Cartridge.  I also used the Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge for the mat.  I put the cute little bird on an action wobble.  I hope to see you link up at Cut It Up!  I am also linking this to a few challenges.  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges:

• Cardz TV Challenge #39- Thanksgiving
• 2 Creative Chicks Challenge #8- Thanksgiving
• My Creative Time- Thanksgiving
• Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #139- Anything Goes
• Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Linky Party

Action Wobble!

Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party- Say It With A Sentiment

 

Today is my design team post for Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party hosted by Tara of Craftin Desert Divas! Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party and you could win fabulous prizes!!

 

This linky party theme is "Say it with a sentiment!". The sponsor is $15 to KaDoodle Bug Designs and $10 to The Robin's Nest.  The more you link up, the better chance you have to win.  Visit Craftin Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

 

For my project I made a birthday card.  The adorable little superhero and the "Super" inside sentiment is cut from the Create a Friend Cricut Cartridge.  I was lucky enough to win this cartridge from Susie at Susie Craft Happy.  Thanks again, Susie!  I  love it!  The mat is cut from the Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge. 

 

Inside of card

 

Hope you will Craft It Up & Link It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• Paper Playtime Challenge #20- Red, Yellow, Blue

Cut It Up Challenge #28- Going in Circles

Hi everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  This week's challenge is to use circles on your project.  You also must use a die cut.  The sponsors for this week are the Unity Stamp Company and Cute as a Button.  For my project I used the Encircled Happy Birthday Itty Bitty stamp set by Unity Stamp Company for the sentiment and banners.  The cupcake is from the Sweet Shop Cricut cartridge.  And the mat for the cupcake was cut from the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge.  I hope to see you link up your project at Cut It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• My Craft Spot Challenge #111- Favorite Technique (Mine is Stitching)

Sponsors:

 Prize: 5 Itty Bittys

 

Prize: $20 Coupon Code

Cut It Up Challenge #15- March Comes in Like a Lion, Goes Out Like a Lamb

Hi there!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  Challenge #15 is to use a lion or a lamb on your project.  Also, remember to use a die cut!  For my card, I used the lion from the Create a Critter 2 cartridge.  I made this card for one of my nephews who turns 3 soon!  I hope to see you link up your project at Cut It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #6- Anything Goes
• DL.ART- March Linky Party
• Sunday Funday #7- Linky Party

 

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge (Lion)
• Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge (Card Base)
• Cardz TV "Make a Wish" Stamp Set
• Bling and Buttons
• Googly Eyes
• Ribbon 

Cut It Up Challenge #10- In With The New!

Hi everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  The challenge is to create a paper project with a new crafty item that you have never used before.  For my project I made a birthday card using my new Spellbinders for the branch and flowers!  The background paper is also new.  I won them both from Lisa at A Mermaid's Crafts in her Christmas Giveaway.  Thanks, Lisa!  I love them!  I will be entering this card into a couple of challenges.  I hope to see you play along at Cut It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• DL.ART- Linky Party Anything Goes
• Sunday Funday #5- Linky Party

 

 

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge
• Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge
• Scrappy Moms Dancing In Circles Stamp Set
• My Creative Time Anyday Bingo & Crossword Stamp Set (Birthday Hat)
• Spellbinders Shapeabilities- Cherry Blossoms
• Fiskars Butterfly Bunch
• White and Black Gel Pen
• Buttons

A Little Hug From Me On A Cold Winter's Day

Happy New Year's Eve everyone!  Today I'm sharing a winter-themed card that I will be entering into a few challenges.  This is my first time using the Snow Folks Cricut Cartridge.  It has so many cute cuts on it!  The crinkle ribbon is from Karen of Little Scrap Pieces  I love this color!  So pretty!  Thanks for looking and I hope everybody has a safe and Happy New Year!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• Little Scrap Pieces- Winter
• Simon Says Stamp- Anything Goes
• Sunday Funday #4- Anything Goes
• Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #52- Anything Goes

Action Wobbling away!

Materials Used:

• Snow Folks Cricut Cartridge
• Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge
• Robin's Creative Cottage "Snowman's Prayer" Stamp Set
• Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch
• Little Scrap Pieces Crinkle Ribbon
• White Gel Pen
• Stickles

Cut It Up Challenge #9- Out With the Old!

Hi there!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  The challenge this time is to create a project that reuses something from the house that you typically would not use in your paper crafting.  Also, remember to use a die cut!  For my project I made a Valentine's Day card.  I punched out the sparkly pink hearts from some packaging from a gift that I received.  I hope to see you link up your project over at Cut It Up!  I will also be entering this into a few challenges.  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• Hiding in My Craftroom Challenge #77- Anything But Christmas
• Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #52- Anything Goes
• Go Fish Challenge #31- Anything Goes

Gift packaging I used to punch out hearts.

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge
• Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge
• Whimsical Designs "With Love" Stamp Set
• Darice "Hearts" Embossing Folder
• Gift Packaging
• White Gel Pen
• Bling

A Holly Jolly Christmas!

Hi everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!  Tonight I'm sharing one last Christmas card. This is one that I made for my sister.  The bear is from one of my favorite cartridges, Teddy Bear Parade!  I am going to enter this into a few challenges.  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• Paper Playtime Challenge #91- Winter Fun
• Simon Says Stamp- Anything Goes
• D.L.ART- Anything Goes
• Cricut Chirp- Christmas

Materials Used:

• Teddy Bear Parade Cricut Cartridge
• Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge
• BugBites "Mistletoe" Stamp Set
• Buttons and Twine
• White Gel Pen
• Stickles

Christmas is Claus for Celebration!

Hi there!  I hope everyone is having a great holiday season!  It's hard to believe Christmas is in 3 days!  Today I'm sharing a Christmas card that we sent to my mother-in-law for Christmas.  For the inside of the card I used the "Christmas is Claus for Celebration!" sentiment.  It is from the BugBites "Mistletoe" stamp set.  Unfortunately, I signed and wrote a message in it before I took a picture of the interior.  :(  I am also going to enter it into a few challenges.  Thanks for looking and I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• Little Scrap Pieces- Santa
• Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #51- December Celebrations
• 3 Girl JAM Challenge #8- Christmas Inspirations
• Paper Playtime Challenge #91- Winter Fun
• Die Cuttin' Diva's Challenge #95- Holiday Spirit
• Bitten by the Bug 2- Santa

Wobbling!

Materials Used:

• Teddy Bear Parade Cricut Cartridge
• Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge
• D'Vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
• Crinkle Ribbon
• White Gel Pen
• Santa Hat Brad
• Action Wobble