Saturday, November 14, 2015

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!!

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

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.

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

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




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


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Sunday, November 1, 2015

Pumpkin Patch Layout - PPPR dt

Happy first Monday of November!!  I hope you had an awesome Halloween weekend!!  Today is my turn to post on the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' BLOG. I have a  scrapbook layout to share that I created using some photos of my oldest daughter and her fiancee at the pumpkin patch.


To create my layout I used the following PPPR files -
"Pumpkin Couple" cutting files
"Fall Festival" cutting files
"Borders 3" cutting files






Thanks for stopping by today!!


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Friday, October 30, 2015

Sweet Wishes - CDD Digi Stamp

Did you hear the news - Craftin Desert Divas is now carrying Digi Stamps!!  Each week there will be a freebie in the store too :-)  Today I have a card to share with you using one of the new digi stamps -


I used the CDD "Hot Cocoa Bear" digital stamp for my image and colored it in with Spectrum Noir markers.  I added some glossy accents to the cocoa to make it look more like liquid.  To create my background layers I used the following dies - 

My sentiment is from the "Sweet Wishes" stamp set.


You can pick up this week's free digi stamp HERE.  Thanks for stopping by today!!
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Sunday, October 25, 2015

CDD Linky Party - Sweet and Yummy

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


This time the theme is "Sweet and Yummy"


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 following to create my card -

 Fancy Frame Dies (background layer) - http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/
Mix It Up Dies (banner) - http://craftindesertdivas.com/mix-it-up-dies/
Pocket Pieces Hi Dies (layer under image) - http://craftindesertdivas.com/pocket-pieces-hi-dies/
Got Coffee Stamps (image and sentiment) - http://craftindesertdivas.com/got-coffee/


I embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder to make it "pop".  I colored my image with Spectrum Noir markers.  I used the coordinating SVG file for my image and cut it out with my Silhouette Cameo.  Lastly, I added some homemade enamel dots.


Thanks for stopping by today!!
Don't forget to link up your  project for the "Sweet and Yummy" linky party.   You can link up HERE.

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Saturday, October 24, 2015

CDD October Stamp and 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.







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


I created this card using an image and sentiment from the "Polar Pals" stamp set.  I also used the coordinating SVG to cut out my image.  For my background layer, I blended 3 different distress inks and then used a silver gel pen to create snow.  I embossed my sentiment with white embossing powder.  I cut the background out with a die from the "Fancy Frame Dies".  I created my snow using the "Outdoor Landscape Dies"  and the hearts are from "Pocket Pieces Hi Dies".



For my second card, I again used a sentiment and image from the "Polar Pals" stamp set and the coordinating SVG file for my bear.  For my background layer I cut 2 pieces of paper out with the new "In Line" dies and layered them.  I used the "Tag Essentials Die" set to create a background for my sentiment.  I also used the free banner die for this release and cut out some litter red paper to place on the side of my card.  Finally I adhered some of the "Merry Mix Sequins" to finish off my card.



Here are the specials for this release:
**FREE MINI BANNER DIE to the first 60 orders (purchase must be $40 minimum before tax & shipping, one free banner per address) PLUS 1 BAG OF FREE SEQUINS on all orders placed on 10/23-10/25, no code necessary!! Ends 10/25 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 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 have enjoyed this release and will join us again tomorrow for more projects.


Your code letter from me is: R

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