Happy Birthday! - Hinged Gift Card Box - PDE Linky Party

Hello everyone! 

Happy Tuesday to ya.  :)

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

It was pretty darn hot here... low 100's, and that is just too hot for me!!

I was able to spend a little time in my (thankfully AIR CONDITIONED) craft room though. :)

Today is the mid post for the Pause Dream Enjoy "Use 3 Patterns or More" Linky Party, and this is what I created for my DT project:

I created a band to go around the gift box to keep it closed... don't want anyone trying to peek inside until it's time to open! :) 

On the inside is a little insert to hold a gift card.

This fun box is from a Jamie Cripps file in the Silhouette Store.  It had an apple and the word "thanks" for the front, but I just didn't cut that part out.  Instead, I added that adorable little girl from a Too Cute By Jessica file titled: Happy Birthday Kids

I also cut out a label I got at the Sil. Store and used my black Silhouette pen to make the personalized sentiment.

All of the pattern paper is from a cardstock stack I got at our NEW Hobby Lobby! The brand is Momenta. This paper is awesome!! I love the colors and patterns, and it's really thick cardstock!  (gotta get another one!!)

I stamped the girls face with a Peachy Keen stamp from the "In the Garden" face asst. An absolute MUST HAVE, in my opinion.

So that about does it!

I hope you will join us at the Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party!  You can find it right here.

Challenges entered:
My Craft Spot: Just for Little Girls

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) 

CDD Stamp Release Blog Hop - Flower Box

 Welcome to our fifth Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!! I'm super excited to share with you in full the CDD July release stamps. There are five new stamps that were released yesterday in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop and are available now for purchase.

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Gotta Wear Shades 

 You can purchase them HERE

Lil Bit Buggie 

You can purchase them HERE

 School Zone

You can purchase them HERE

All Star Sports

You can purchase them HERE

Blooming For You

You can purchase them HERE

We have a few specials starting today!!

Every purchase receives a FREE Too Cute by Jessica SVG pattern made especially for this release.

With a minimum 2 stamp purchase you will receive a FREE mini stamp.

Use code: JULY to save 20% off your ENTIRE purchase.

The mini stamp & sale will end Aug. 1, 2014.

Here is the free pattern with purchase: 

Here is the free mini stamp with any 2 stamp purchase:

  

Tara is giving away one stamp set each day & Too Cute by Jessica is giving away $25 gift card to her store (regular priced items).

And now for my project....

And, it folds up to fit into an A2 envelope!!

Here is a closer look at the sentiment:

Don't you love it??
There are a lot of great projects and cards that can be made using this sentiment. :)


Next up on the Line Up is the amazing Jessi @ my life in arts and crafts. Winners will be picked from a different blog each day,so the more you comment the more chances you have to win.

Craftin Desert Diva's Shop

CDD Gallery - We'd love you to share your projects using the CDD stamps.

Challenges entered:

Peachy Keen Stamps: Sketch/Photo challenge

(I used the colors in the photo for inspiration)

Blogs on the hop:

Tara - www.craftindesertdivas.com

Kathy - https://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com
Ilda - http://www.ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com/
Mayra-http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Migdalia - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com
Emily - http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com
Melissa - http://iliketocreate.blogspot.com/
Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Lori -http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com  (you are here)
Jessi- http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.co (next stop)
Jessica - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) 

Thanks a bunch! - CDD Stamp Release

You know what time it is? It's time for the July stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas!  We have some exciting news to share with you! Tara has added some adorable Trina Clark images to go with her sentiments. These images will also come with a SVG cut file that is FREE to you.

There are a few specials during this release we want to share with you.

Every purchase receives a FREE Too Cute by Jessica SVG pattern made especially for this release.

Any 2 Stamp purchase will receive a FREE mini stamp. Both stamp & pattern will be revealed during the hop. There will also be a sale 20% off your ENTIRE purchase using code:JULY starting on Friday. The free mini stamp & sale will end Aug.1,2014.

Welcome to Day 5 of the Craftin Desert Divas July stamp release party!! Each day we will be giving you a sneak peek at one of the five new stamp sets. Then, on Friday and Saturday, we will have a blog hop with prizes each day. There are some amazing creations being shared today during this stamp release.

Today we are showcasing the Blooming for You stamp set.

All of the new stamps are 4x6 and Made in the USA.

Stamps will be available to order on Friday.

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 show previews first, have giveaways and much more!!

Here's the project I created:

I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color in that adorable bear stamp.  Isn't that stamp just the cutest??

Here is a closer look at the sentiment:

I love it!
And wait until you see the rest of the set....
you are going to love it too!

Now comes the fun part!
It's time for the 

Sneak Peek Giveaway!!

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!! Just click on the DT's name to get to their blog.

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 Day 1 of the 2 day Hop!

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) 

S'more Cocoa Please - CDD Linky Party

Hello everyone! Happy Monday!
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! 

Today is my design team post for Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party hosted by Tara of Craftin Desert Divas! Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party and you could win fabulous prizes!!

This linky party theme is Christmas in July!

 The sponsors are:

Craftin Desert Divas: 1 stamp set

My Scrap Chick: $10 coupon code

May Arts Ribbon: 3 mm diamond chain

The more you link up, the better chance you have to win.  Visit Craftin Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Here is what I created for the Linky Party:

The sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas Holly Day Punnies stamp set:

Here is the entire set:

Totally adorable right???
I love all the different fonts.
You can go get a set for yourself here.

Recipe:

Box: Silhouette online store

Moose in Cup Image: Kadoodle Bug Designs "Hot Cocoa Moose".

(I added the Santa hat from another file.)

I would love for you to join us for the Linky Party at Craftin Desert Divas... I can't wait to see what you create. :)

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. 

Happy H-owl-idays!

Hello everyone and Happy Saturday to you!
Here is a card I created for my Design Team post over at Craftin Desert Divas.
I am showcasing one of Tara's newest stamp sets "Holly Day Punnies". It's a really fun set... you can check it out here.

The hexagon card base with the hexagon shapes is from Kadoodle Bug Designs, which you can find here.

The adorable owl is from the Silhouette Store, and the adorable face is from one of my favorite Peachy Keen stamp sets "Critter Faces Set A Medium"

All the fun patterned paper is from a few different My Minds Eye 6x6 pads.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!
As always, I love and appreciate your comments.

Christmas in July - Chrismas Cookie Box

Hello crafters!

Happy, Happy Friday!!

I wanted to let you know about a super fun FB hop going on right now. Kadoodle Bug Designs and Peachy Keen have teamed up to share some creative and inspirational Christmas in July projects. You can hop on over right here.

I am sharing this project for the hop:

Isn't it cute?

I can't wait to put some delicious Christmas Cookies or candies inside, and give as a little gift for someone.  :)

Recipe:

Cookie Box: Silhouette online store

Gingerbread Man in the Cup: Kadoodle Bug Designs "Christmas Cup Gingers"

Peachy Keen Stamps: Winter Faces Asst. and Nov 2012 SOTM Kit for sentiment

Pattern Paper: My Minds Eye "The merry days of Christmas"

White Applique for Santa hat

Stampin Up sheer ribbon

And that about does it.  I hope you enjoyed my project.

Challenges entered:
My Craft Spot: Anything but a Card

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) 

Happy Summer - Soak up the Sun - CDD Linky Party

Hello everyone! Happy Monday!
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! And for all my American friends, a Happy 4th of July as well!

Today is my design team post for Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party hosted by Tara of Craftin Desert Divas! Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party and you could win fabulous prizes!!

This linky party theme is Summer!

 The sponsors are:

Designs on Cloud 9: $10 Gift Card



Trendy Twine: The original Six Trendy Twine Mini Pack

Papermilldirect: Box of Cards

The more you link up, the better chance you have to win.  Visit Craftin Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Here is what I created for the Linky Party:

Annie's Paper Boutique supplied the awesome Trendy Twine. The colors in my project are:
Twisted Lime, Peppermint Stick, & Blue Berry

The sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas Summer Lovin stamp set:

Here is the entire set:

Awesome right???
You can go get a set for yourself here.

Recipe:

Sun and Banner: Silhouette online store

Peachy Keen face stamp: In the Garden Face Asst

Cuttlebug embossing folder

I would love for you to join us for the Linky Party at Craftin Desert Divas... I can't wait to see what you create. :)

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments.