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 :-)

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!!

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 - 

Fancy Frame Dies and Pocket Pieces Hi 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!!