CDD Linky Party "Photo Inspiration"

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

This time the theme is "Photo Inspiration"

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 the photo for the "inspiration" -

And, here is my project for the linky party -

I used the following CDD products for my project -

Pocket Pieces HI dies - http://craftindesertdivas.com/pocket-pieces-hi-dies/
Autumn Wishes dies - http://craftindesertdivas.com/autumn-wishes-dies/
Autumn Wishes stamps - http://craftindesertdivas.com/autumn-wishes/
1x8 clear bags - http://craftindesertdivas.com/1x-8-clear-bags-10-count/

The M and M's are the fall collection :-) I colored my images using my Spectrum Noir markers.

Here is a closer look -

Thanks for stopping by today!!

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

PPPR "Fall In Love" Blog Hop

Welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' "Fall In Love" 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  "Fall In Love" and the design team will be showcasing projects related to pirates using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' files.   Here is what I created for the hop -

I created a scrapbook layout using the "Fall In Love" cutting file (which is the blog hop freebie!!) along with the "Fall Borders" cutting file for my leaf border along the bottom of my layout.  These photos of my daughter and her fiancee went perfectly with the blog hop theme :-)

a couple of close ups of the cutting files I used -

***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.  

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/
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/
Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/
Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/
Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/
Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

CDD "Two For Tuesday" - Party Dies

Hello and Happy Tuesday!!  Today is "Two for Tuesday" over at the Craftin Desert Divas Blog where two design team members pick a stamp/die set and see what the other one came up with :-)  I am working with Saundra and this is my take on the challenge using the Party Dies.

I used the larger balloon to create a negative space for the top layer of my card.  I then die cut several of the other smaller balloons in a variety of patterned paper and popped them up with foam tape.  I cut my card front 3/4" narrower than my base.  On my base I adhered a small strip of gold hologram paper to the edge.

I mounted my card layer onto my card base with foam tape.  I also used the balloon string die and the bow die to finish off my balloons.  My sentiment is from the Say It Big stamp set and is stamped in black ink.  I added a handful of sequins from the Silver & Gold Sequin set to finish off my card.  Thanks for stopping by today!!   Make sure you check out Saundra's card!!

PPPR dt - Treadmill Thank You

Hey there, happy Monday to you!!  Nicole here today with a card to share with you.  I made this card for a sweet lady who just donated a treadmill to our family.  My 13 year old daughter has been bugging me about getting her a treadmill all summer long.  I am not comfortable with her running long distance outside on her own and I do not have the time or coordinating schedule to always run with her.  This weekend the problem was solved :-)  and then . . . a card idea was born!!

All of the images are from the Exercise Equipment Cutting files set.  I love everything about this set as I am a fitness instructor and exercise junkie!!  The treadmill and weights were so easy to piece together and I know this personalized card is just the ticket to say thank you for our new treadmill!!  I just used some stickers in my stash for my sentiment.  Of course, if I were my dt sister Shannon - I would have come up with some sort of cute pun for my sentiment!!  But, alas, we cannot all be so witty now can we ?! :-)

Thanks for stopping by today!!

CDD September Stamp/Die Release Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the CDD Stamp & Die Release Blog Hop. 

All stamps & Dies are in the CDD Shop and now available for purchase.

We also have 4 new sequins:

Hocus Pocus

Jack O' Lantern

 Trick Or Treat

Witches Brew

You can purchase them all here!

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

I am loving both of these new die sets!!  Even better is how well they coordinate with an older die set - "Fancy Frame Dies".  I used both of the new die sets - "Mix It Up Dies"  and "Pocket Pieces HI dies"  -as well as "Fancy Frame Dies" for all of the layers and the tag on my card.  The image and sentiment come from the "Thankful Squeaks" stamp set.  I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color the image.  For a final touch I added several sequins from the new "Trick or Treat" set.

I hope you have enjoyed this release and will join us again tomorrow for more projects.

Here are the specials for this release:


**There is FREE SHIPPING PLUS 1 BAG OF FREE SEQUINS on all orders placed on 10/1-10/4, no code necessary!! Ends 10/4 at 10pm MST. Just leave your choice of sequins in the comment section as you place your order. Stamps & Dies are made in the USA.

Here is today's SVG freebie. Each stop along the way there will be a code letter that spells a word 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 craftindesertdivas.com just for that day. Just enter the letters you collected at each stop 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.

I hope you have enjoyed this release and will join us again tomorrow for more projects.

Your code letter from me is: U

Your next stop is the super talented: Lori

Today's lineup -

CDD- http://www.craftindesertdivasblog.com/

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

Kristin- http://eveolith.blogspot.com/

Saundra- http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/

Giorgia- http://www.ciocioscrap.com/

Nanne- http://www.nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Lisa- http://www.our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/

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

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

Tina- http://thescrappinrabbit.blogspot.com/

CDD September Stamp/Die Release Sneak Peek Day 6

Hello there!!  Today is day 6 of the sneak peeks for the Craftin Desert Divas "September Stamp and Die" Release.  We are doing our sneak peeks on our facebook pages so you will want to head on over the Craftin Desert Divas facebook page to begin the lineup of sneak peeks. You will not want to miss out on the fun!!  We have creative inspiration along with a free SVG file available for each day of the release.  Here is a quick look at what I created for today -

I used 5 of the dies from the new "Pocket Pieces Dies" to create my card today.   This is a great die set for cards but will also work perfectly for you pocket scrapbook pages.   

My image and sentiment come from the "Got Coffee" stamp set. 

Here is today's free SVG file - you will find more information on how to receive this file when you visit the CDD Facebook page.  

CDD September Stamp/Die Release Sneak Peek Day 5

Hello there!!  Today is day 5 of the sneak peeks for the Craftin Desert Divas "September Stamp and Die" Release.  We are doing our sneak peeks on our facebook pages so you will want to head on over the Craftin Desert Divas facebook page to begin the lineup of sneak peeks. You will not want to miss out on the fun!!  We have creative inspiration along with a free SVG file available for each day of the release.  Here is a quick look at what I created for today -

I created a shaker card using the new "Mix It Up" dies.  These dies made it sooooo much quicker to put together a shaker card!!  I can't wait for you to get to see the actual photographs of all the dies you get in the new sets being released this month!!   I also used some images and a sentiment from "Autumn Wishes" stamp set along with their coordinating dies.  

Here is today's free SVG file - you will find more information on how to receive this file when you visit the CDD Facebook page.