Warmest Holiday Wishes - PPPR dt

Happy Cyber Monday!!   I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving holiday and perhaps even got some great deals over the weekend!!  We can officially start listening to Christmas music now :-)  Today is my turn to post over on the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' BLOG and I have a holiday card in some non-traditional colors to share with you -

side view -

To create my card I used the following file from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' store -

"Christmas Cookies" cutting files (gingerbread man)
"Hot Cocoa" cutting files (hot cocoa)

My sentiment is from Cardz TV stamps.

  

I hope I have inspired you with your holiday card making.  Don't forget to link up your holiday projects using PPPR products in this month's challenge.  You can link up HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today!




CDD November Product Release Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the CDD November Product Release Blog Hop.  All stamps & dies are in the CDD shop and now available for purchase. 

For this release we have (4) new 2x3 mini stamps and (3) new 5x7 stamp sets and 2 new die sets designed by our own design team member Leah!

Cheers
2x3 mini stamp set

Chickie
2x3 mini stamp set

Little Birdie
2x3 mini stamp set

Tons
2x3 mini stamp set

Busy Bees
5x7 stamp set

Home Sweet Home
5x7 stamp set

Across The Border
5x7 stamp set

Pocket Pieces Hello Dies

Stitched Scallop Dies

You can purchase them here.

Free shipping on all orders!!

Here is what I've created for you.....

some close ups -

I created this card using 3 items from the new release - 
"Across the Border" stamp set for my snowy background which I embossed with white embossing powder.  I created my blue background with a couple of different distress inks.  I stamped the bird and house image from the "Home Sweet Home" stamp set and the standing bird is from the "Little Birdie" stamp set.

The other items I used for my card are -
"Mix It Up" dies - I used this to stamp my top sentiment on and then cut the end off to fit flush with the edge of my card.   I used a stamp from the "Baked With Love" stamp set for the bottom sentiment.  I used part of a sentiment from the "Chill Out" stamp set for the top sentiment on my card - I just masked off the portion I didn't want to use with some scotch tape.  All the images were colored in with my Spectrum Noir markers.

Here are the specials for this release:

**FREE shipping everywhere, no code necessary!!  We are also going to have a Pre Black Friday Sale, the biggest sale of the year.  The entire shop will be 20% off starting the day of the blog hop!  Free shipping and sale ends 11/29 10pm MST

Stamps and dies are made in the USA.

Here is today's SVG freebie.  Each stop along the way there will be a code letter for the freebie code.  You must comment and follow each blog in order to get the free file.  The file will be available in the shop at http://craftindesertdivas.com/ just for that day.  Just add it to your cart and enter the letters you collected at each stop for the special code word at checkout to receive your free file download.  **The code word and free file will be available that day ONLY so please be sure to visit the link.

I hope you enjoyed this release and will join us again tomorrow for more projects and day 2 of our blog hop release.  Thank you so much!!

Your code letter from me is: S

Your next stop is the super talented: Lori

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 the FREE SVG file from the first day of the November Sneak Peeks to create my card.  I actually created two of these :-)

Here is what I used to create my tags -

Chill Out stamps - http://craftindesertdivas.com/chill-out/ (sentiment)
Mix It Up dies - http://craftindesertdivas.com/mix-it-up-dies/ (tag)

This is the last CDD linky party for the year and is open until December 20th.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Don't forget to link up your  project for the "Christmas" linky party.   You can link up HERE.

Day 3 CDD November product release sneak peeks

Today is Day 3 of the sneak peeks for the November product release at Craftin Desert Divas.

We have (3) 5x7 new stamp sets and (4) 2x3 mini stamps for this release and 2 new die sets designed by our own design team member Leah!

Today we are showcasing "Across the Border" and "Home Sweet Home" stamp sets.

I have created a card using 2 of the images from "Across the Border".  I cut the coordinating SVG files out and then stamped them and colored them in with my Spectrum Noir markers.  I embossed a sentiment from the same stamp set with silver embossing powder.  To finish off my card I added a bow and some sequins from the Craftin Desert Divas shop.

Here are the specials for this release:

**FREE shipping everywhere, no code necessary!! We are also going to have a Pre Black Friday Sale, the biggest sale of the year. The entire CDD shop will be 20% off starting the day of the blog hop.  Free Shipping and Sale Ends 11/29 at 10pm MST. Stamps & Dies are made in the USA.

**Each sneak peek day, there will be a new FREE SVG pattern available. Each stop along the way there will be a code letter that spells a word for the freebie code. We ask that you please comment and "like" each Facebook fan page in order to get the free file. The file will be available in the shop at craftindesertdivas.com just for that day. Just enter the letters you collected at each post for the special code word to receive your free file download. **The code word and free file will be available that day ONLY so please be sure to visit the link.

We are doing our sneak peeks on Facebook so you will want to make sure to pop over there to see all of the projects the design team created and to collect the letters for the code word to pick up today's free SVG file.  The fun begins HERE.

Join us this Tuesday & Wednesday for our blog hop that will begin at the Craftin Desert Divas blog:  craftindesertdivasblog.com and we will have more freebies.

Day 1 CDD November product release

Today is Day 1 of the sneak peeks for the November product release at Craftin Desert Divas.  We are doing the sneak peeks on our Facebook pages so you will want to make sure to stop by and visit.  

We have (3) 5x7 new stamp sets and (4) 2x3 mini stamps for this release and 2 new die sets designed by our own design team member Leah!

Today we are showcasing 2 mini stamp sets - "Tons" and "Chickie" along with one of the new die sets - "Pocket Pieces Hello" dies.

I have created a card using the image and sentiment from the "Tons" stamp set. I also used a sentiment from the "Farmers Market" stamp set. I stamped the word "thanks" over and over to create my background paper. I also used 2 of the dies from the "Pocket Pieces Hello" dies to create the fun border and tag for my sentiment.

Here are the specials for this release:

**FREE shipping everywhere, no code necessary!! We are also going to have a Pre Black Friday Sale, the biggest sale of the year. The entire CDD shop will be 20% off starting the day of the blog hop. Free Shipping and Sale Ends 11/29 at 10pm MST. Stamps & Dies are made in the USA.

**Each sneak peek day, there will be a new FREE SVG pattern available. Each stop along the way there will be a code letter that spells a word for the freebie code. We ask that you please comment and "like" each Facebook fan page in order to get the free file. The file will be available in the shop  just for that day. Just enter the letters you collected at each post for the special code word to receive your free file download. **The code word and free file will be available that day ONLY so please be sure to visit the link.  The sneak peeks begin HERE and you will be able to collect the code word letters this way.

Join us this Tuesday & Wednesday for our blog hop that will begin at the Craftin Desert Divas blog and we will have more freebies.

HB2U - PPPR dt

Happy Monday!!  Today is my turn to post on the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' BLOG.    I hope you were inspired by our "Happy Holidays" blog hop this weekend!!  Today I have a birthday card to share with you.  It is a rather simple card but it was created especially for my friend who celebrated her 50th birthday this weekend.  She is a baker and I thought this would be the perfect card for her :-)

I used one of the girls from the "Dress Up Girls 1" cutting files.  I cropped her hair shorter to look more like my friend's hair.  The baker's outfit is from "Dress Up Girl Cook Outfit" cutting files.

 

I used the cupcake background paper since my friend's specialty is baking cupcakes!  Thanks for stopping by today!!  I hope you have been able to do a little shopping during the PPPR sale!!

PPPR "Happy Holidays" blog hop

Welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' "Happy Holidays" blog hop!!  You should have arrived at my blog after visiting the lovely Nanne.  If you missed the beginning of the hop, you will want to head to Lisa's blog.

 There is a special freebie files available for free only today and tomorrow (after that it can be purchased in the PPPR store).  The link to the freebie is on Lisa's blog.

Today's blog hop theme is  "Happy Holidays" and the design team will be showcasing projects related to ANY holiday (no, it doesn't need to be Christmas! )using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' files.   Here is what I created for the hop -

I created 9 holiday gift tags using cutting files from the "Christmas Cookies" cutting files.  I sized my tags so that the largest measurement was 3.5 inches.  I added some sequins to "bling" them up a bit.

Here are some close ups of my tags -

I love making homemade tags to put on Christmas gifts :-)

***There is blog candy for our hop today*** -

To be eligible for the blog candy, please be a follower of each of the blogs on our hop today as well as leave a comment on each visit too.  You can get extra chances to win the candy by "liking" the PPPR facebook page and/or subscribing to the PPPR Newsletter.

Today also begins a new challenge with Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons -

For more details on the rules of the challenge as well as to link up your entry, please go HERE.  One lucky entry will be randomly selected to win a $20 gift certificate to the PPPR store.  

Also, there is currently a sale going on in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' store -

Now it is time to hop on over to visit the lovely and talented Sarah to see what she has created today.  Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a great weekend!!

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/
Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/
Michelle ~ http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/
Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/
Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/
Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/
Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/
Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

CDD Linky Party "Make It Sparkle"

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

This time the theme is "Make It Sparkle"

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 -

Here is what I used to create my tags -
Tag Essentials Dies - http://craftindesertdivas.com/tag-essential-dies/
Chill Out Stamp set - http://craftindesertdivas.com/chill-out/
Merry Mix Sequins - http://craftindesertdivas.com/merry-mix-sequins/

I used some glitter red paper for the top layer of my tag.  I also used some fun foam and cut it out with the "tag essentials die" to pop up my top layer so that my sequins could move around freely.  I colored my tree in using my Spectrum Noir markers.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Don't forget to link up your  project for the "Make It Sparkle" linky party.   You can link up HERE.

CDD dt - tutorial 1x8 treat bags

Hello there, today is my turn to share on the Craftin Desert Divas BLOG and I have a tutorial for you.   I wanted to show you how I filled up the 1"x8" cello treat bags with fall colored M&M's for a recent project I did for a past CDD linky party -

To fill the bags with candy - 

1.  Create a "slide" with slightly less than 1" by 12" piece of cardstock.  I then scored about 1/4 on either side of the paper to create a chute for the candy to slide down.  I inserted this into the top of the bag carefully -

2.  Don't worry if your candy goes in sideways because as you continue to fill it up and then stand it upright, the M&M's will line up the correct way.

3.  Fill up your treat bag leaving some room for you to seal the top.  I used scor tape and folded my top over to make it secure.

4.  After you have sealed the treat bag, decorate as desired!!  

Here is a list of the supplies I used -

1"x8" clear bags

CDD "Autumn Wishes" stamps

CDD "Autumn Wishes" dies

CDD "Pocket Pieces Hi" dies

Thanks for stopping by today!!  I hope I have inspired you :-)