Thanks a Latte - 3GJ dt

I am here today with my last post as a design team member for 3 Girl JAM.  I have had the privilege of serving on this design team for almost 2 years now and I have enjoyed every moment of it!!  However, I felt the end of this term was a good time for me to step aside and allow some other talented crafters a chance at working with this fabulous company.  So, with that said, let me share with you a card I made for my post today -

I used one of the newer products to the 3 Girl JAM store - "Simply White Lace" - as a border and then topped it off with a double bow using some Sterling Crinkle Ribbon from the 3 Girl JAM "Celebrations" bundle.  I used my 3 Girl JAM bow maker to create my double bow and then hot glued a snowflake gem to the top of it.  I used a sentiment from Cardz TV Stamps' "Brew Ha Ha" set. My "latte" is from the Silhouette store - id#50990.  Thanks for stopping by today!!

Get Well Soon - PPPR dt

Today is my turn to post on the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' Blog and I have a get well card to share that I made using the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' "Doctor Visit" cutting files.  I realized the other day that I didn't have a single get well card ready to go in my card stash so I decided to rectify that situation with this -

I used 2 files from this set for my card -

I used Lawn Fawn's "Let's Polka" 6x6 inch paper pack for my background paper.  My sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas' "Simply Said" stamp set.  

  Have you seen this week's great FREEBIE???

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Happy Holidays!! CDD dt

Wow!! Only two days until Christmas!!  Today is my turn to post on the Craftin Desert Divas blog and I have a card to share with you that I made for my coworker also my daughter's ballet teacher.  I used a sentiment from the "Happy Celebrations" stamp set.  I used a digital stamp from The Greeting Farm and colored it with my new Spectrum Noir markers.  (Bare with me as I am still mastering the technique of coloring with alcohol markers)

Here is a closeup of the sentiment -

I just love this stamp set because it covers almost every holiday you can think of!! Click on the photo below to shop for this great set in the Craftin Desert Divas store.

I wanted to share with you one of the other things I made for my coworker -

I used an image from the Silhouette store and cut it out of black vinyl and adhered it to a Softsoap bottle that I had taken the label off of.  Thanks for stopping by today and Merry Christmas!!

Fleece Navidad - PPPR dt

Today is my turn to post on the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' blog and I have a quick Christmas card to share with you using a couple of the cutting files from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' store.

To create this fun, quick and easy card I used the following -

I did a print and cut for my sentiment and backed the card with some cute paper from Doodlebug.  I hope I have inspired you if you are in need of a last minute Christmas card.  Have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping by!!

Santa Claus Pillow Box - 3GJ dt

Hello!  Today is my turn to post on the 3 Girl JAM blog and I have a quick Christmas box to share that is the perfect size to house a gift card or small treat.  I am giving my nephews gift cards this Christmas and this will go to one of them.

I tied a length of "Holly Berry" crinkle ribbon from the 3 Girl JAM Winter Bundle around the middle of my box.  I created a triple bow using my 3 Girl JAM Bow Maker and then hot glued the cute Santa Claus flair from the 3 Girl JAM "Christmas" flair collection to the center of my bow.  Finally I hot glued my bow and flair to the middle of the ribbon that was wrapped around the box - Voila!!  a cute box to hide a gift card.  Thanks for stopping by today!!  

Don't forget the 3 Girl JAM Design Team call is going on right now.  For more information please go HERE. Also, don't forget about our current challenge for the month of December - "gratitude/thankful".  You can find out more as well as link up your projects here.

PPPR "Deck the Halls" Blog Hop

Welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' "Deck The Halls" blog hop.  You should have arrived here from the lovely Nanne.  If you missed the start of the blog hop, then you will want to head over to the lovely Lisa.

Today the PPPR design team is showcasing projects that could be used for Christmas decorations featuring files from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons.  Here is my project for the hop -

I used the PPPR "Peppermint Cutting files"  and cut the candy cane image out with vinyl.  I used a softsoap container that had clear soap in it and removed the label that came on it with some Goo Gone and Windex.  I added some ribbon I had in my stash from Michaels and Voila!!  I have two holiday soap dispensers - one to keep and one to give away!!

****Blog Candy****

Lisa is giving away a $15.00 gift certificate to one lucky person.  For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook  and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter.

****PPPR Monthly Challenge****

Today also starts a new monthly challenge for PPPR and the them is "Christmas".  The projects can be anything that is Christmas themed and features Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files.  You can  link your projects HERE as well as find out more information about the challenge.  One lucky winner will be chosen to win a $20.00 gift certificate.

Don't forget about the special blog hop freebie -

After this weekend, it will no longer be free but will still be available to purchase in the PPPR store.

Now it is time to go and visit the lovely and talented Ruth.  Thanks for stopping by today - have a fabulous weekend!!  Below is the complete hop lineup in case you get lost along the way -

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

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

Melisa ~ http://www.melisascraftycreations.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/

Tina ~ http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/
Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Christmas Tags - 3GJ dt

Today is my turn to post on the 3 Girl JAM blog.  Can you believe we are two days into December already - the "busy" season is upon us.  I decided to create a few tags to add to my dwindling collection in order to help prepare for Christmas wrapping.

I "tied" up my tags using some 3 Girl JAM "Natural Jute" ribbon and some red/green striped ribbon from the new 3 Girl JAM "Holiday Trim".  I love how the colors all work together so well.  This cute little elf is a freebie from Whimsie Doodles.  I finished off my tags with a couple of flowers I got from Michaels.  Thanks for stopping by today!!  Remember to use code NE10 to save 10% off of your purchase from the 3 Girl JAM store.  

3 Girl JAM Cyber Monday special!!

Hi Everyone!

Did you see that 3 Girl JAM is having a Cyber Monday special?????

Make sure to stop by the store to take advantage of this special offer!

Discount includes all items in the "Specials" category.

(This includes all Crinkle Ribbon and Trims!)

Happy Shopping!!

Warm Winter Wishes - PPPR dt

Happy Monday!!  Today is my turn to share a project on the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' blog.  I have a winter card to share using one of the newest Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' cut files.  



My card is a 4.5" square card and I used the PPPR "Sweet Snowman" cutting files to create my fun little snowman.  I did add a bit of bling with my Wink of Stella pen.  My patterned paper is from the Lawn Fawn 6x6 "Snow Day" paper pad.  My sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas "Snowman Kisses" stamp set.

Don't forget there is still time to take advantage of the Black Friday Sale!!

CDD November Release Blog Hop - Day 2

Welcome to our ninth Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!! We're super excited to share with you in full the CDD November release stamps. For this 2 day hop the CDD DT are being joined by the Too Cute by Jessica DT to share some awesome Christmas projects for 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:

Here are the SVG cut file 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: NOV to receive 20% off your entire order. Sale ends Dec. 5 Midnight MST.

2.  4x6 Freebie is for $30 minimum purchase (before tax & shipping) in the CDD Shop.  Offer ends Dec. 5 

Today you can get this freebie pattern by following and commenting on ALL the blogs in today's hop. After you have done this you can email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com or send Tara a message on FB to claim your pattern.

What would be a blog hop without some more prizes??

Hop Prizes:

1. CDD giving away 1 stamp a day.

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

And now on to my creation....

I just love shaker cards and boy do I have a collection of sequins, beads and glitter that needs to be used up by creating a bunch of these babies!!  For my project I decided to create a shaker card using one of the snowmen, along with a sentiment, from the CDD "Snowman Kisses" stamp set.  I colored this cute guy with my Spectrum Noir markers.  I used some Doodlebug "Frosty Friends" paper for my background.  I created the card in the Silhouette DE software.  My bow is 3 Girl JAM "Ice Blue" crinkle ribbon and then I hot glued it in place to give the rippled effect.  I glued on some snowflake gems I found at Michaels.  Inside my card I used a bit of tinsel glitter and white beads from Recollections.

So hop, hop, hop on over to the talented Lori.  

Come join us here on Facebook - CDD Gallery - We'd love you to share your projects using the CDD stamps.

Blogs on the hop:

CDD- http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
Kathy- http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Janis- http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
Leah- http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/
Tina- http://thescrappinrabbit.blogspot.com/
Whitney- http://www.theprincessandthepaper.blogspot.com/
Shelly- http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/
Nicole- http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/
Lori- http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
Sukie- http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
Karen-  http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Mary-  http://www.scrappintoday.blogspot.com/
TCBJ- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

CDD November Release Blog Hop

Today is the first day of our 2 day blog hop showcasing the release of 6 new stamp sets from Craftin Desert Divas.  There is lots of creative inspiration to be had as well as some freebies and blog candy so be sure to join us this weekend!!  The fun starts HERE.  I will be back tomorrow in Day 2's lineup with a project of my own!!

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CDD November Stamp Release - Day 5

We are so excited to share with you this super fun release.

Today is day 5 of the sneak peeks for the November stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas. We have 6 new stamps in this release. This release is going to be Holiday themed!
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: NOV to receive 20% off your entire order. Sale ends Dec. 5 Midnight MST.
2. 4x6 Freebie is for $30 minimum purchase (before tax & shipping) in the CDD Shop. Offer ends
Dec. 5 We will have 1 sneak peek day to share it with you.

Each day there will be a new FREE file, you can email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com or message Tara on Facebook to request it. You must comment and follow each blog in order to get the free file. Join us over this Saturday & Sunday for our Hop for more free files!!!

Here's today's free pattern:

Today's stamp sets are "Snowman Kisses" and the November Freebie -

Here's my creation -

I used a snowflake die from Cuttlebug along with a couple of snowflake cuts from the silhouette store and layered them on an embossed background.  My embossing was done using the Cuttlebug snowflake folder.  I added some self adhesive gems to the centers of my snowflakes.  My designer paper is from Doodlebug.  I used a sentiment from the CDD "Snowman Kisses" stamp set.

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.

CDD "November Stamp Release" Day 4

We are so excited to share with you this super fun release.

Today is day 4 of the sneak peeks for the November stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas. We have 6 new stamps in this release. This release is going to be Holiday themed!
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: NOV to receive 20% off your entire order. Sale ends Dec. 5 Midnight MST.
2. 4x6 Freebie is for $30 minimum purchase (before tax & shipping) in the CDD Shop. Offer ends
Dec. 5 We will have 1 sneak peek day to share it with you.

Each day there will be a new FREE file, you can email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com or message Tara on Facebook to request it. You must comment and follow each blog in order to get the free file. Join us over this Saturday & Sunday for our Hop for more free files!!!

Here's today's free pattern:

Today's stamp set is "Tag It"

Here's my creation:

I used a cute little snowman box from the Silhouette store #69751.  I used one of the tags from the CDD "Tag It" set along with the coordinating svg for it.  I stamped the "to" and "from" (also from the CDD "Tag It" set) and tied it to my box with some Timeless Twine. 

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.

CDD Linky Party - "Christmas"

Time for a new linky party over at Craftin Desert Divas. 

This time the theme is "Christmas"

One lucky winner will get a stamp set from Craftin Desert Divas.

One lucky winner will get a $25.00 gift certificate for regular priced files from Too Cute by Jessica.

Here is my project for the linky party -

I used a sentiment from Craftin Desert Divas' "Happy Celebrations" stamp set.  I love this stamp set - there is a sentiment for almost every occasion here!!  I used a file from the silhouette store #52761 to create the jingle bell on the front of my card.

Don't forget to link up your Christmas project - you can link up HERE.