Explosions of Fun

Happy Saturday, everyone!!! May your weekend be blessed. There is so much to celebrate this time of year as another school year comes to a close. And soon it will be time to begin plans for our 4th of July Holiday.

 

Are you planning a special get together with friends? Or will you be sending cards to our troops? Well then, how about a bit more inspiration from the

 

Craftin' Desert Divas Celebrate Freedom stamp set!

 

I used the Explosions of Fun sentiment!

 

 

Nothing like a good fireworks show as our flag stands tall in the wind.

 

 

The card is a standard A2 size and would make a great invitation to a backyard cookout on the 4th. Change the sentiment to Home of the Brave or Celebrate Freedom and it would be a perfect card to send to a soldier. And of course there are many more possibilities! The cut files for the flag and fireworks come from Miss Kate Cuttables.

 

Supplies Used:

Craftin' Desert Divas: Celebrate Freedom

Miss Kate Cuttables: 4th of July Banners and American Flag

TPC Studio: Heartfelt Travel Stripe

Various cardstocks including some from American Craft

Cut with my Cameo

  

Thanks for dropping in today!

 

Blessings,

                    

 

I will enter this card into the following challenges:
Sister Act Card Challenge: #59 Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts: #39 Summer's Coming
4 Creative Chicks: #196 Crazy Egg
Creative Creations: #264 It is all about "S"

Paper Issues: In the Navy (7/6)


Thank a Soldier

As I was putting together this card, I couldn't help but to think about all the soldiers past and present who have given and currently give me and my family the opportunity to celebrate the 4th of July; so I made it a Thank You card.

 

This 4th of July season I would encourage you to Thank a Soldier too.

 

 

I used My Scrap Chick's 4th of July tag to make this 4x4" square card. I just adjusted the size of the tag to fit on to the front of the card. The pieces still cut easily on my Cameo even in the smaller size. It could also be made as a tag as it was originally designed and used on a gift package for a soldier. I hope you will give it a try!

 

Supplies Used:

My Scrap Chick: 4th of July Tag

My Craft Spot: Tiny Tags

Trendy Twine: Blue Berry

TPC Studio: Heartfelt Travel Stripe

Various cardstocks including American Craft

Background DP is a piece from my scrap bin

 

Blessings,

                      

 I will enter this into the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks: Crazy Egg {Anything Goes}
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Tag... You're It
Crafty Creations: #264 It is all about "S"
613 Avenue Create: #73 Anything Goes w/Optional Twist Metal

Pint Sized Patriot

Sharing this fun card using Celebrate Freedom.

The sweet girl file comes from the Happy Fourth of July Kids and can be picked up at the

Too Cute By Jessica store.

I knew it would be a perfect file for the Pint Sized Patriot sentiment!!!

 I gave her dark hair like my baby girl.

Supplies Used:

Craftin Desert Divas: Celebrate Freedom

Too Cute By Jessica: Happy Fourth of July Kids

Trendy Twine: Stars and Stripes

Spellbinders: Nested Pennants

Various Cardstock including American Craft

I will enter my card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes w. optional use of metal
Creative Fingers: #37 Anything Goes
Divas by Design: Anything Goes
Just B Creative Crazy: May's Just Because Linky Party (5/31)

Paper Issues: In the Navy (7/6)



Celebrate Freedom Gift Box

It is Day 5 of Sneak Peek Week at Craftin' Desert Divas and today we are showing you the

Celebrate Freedom Sneak Peek!!!

Join us each day this week as we will be giving you a sneak peek at one of the five new stamp sets. Then on Saturday and Sunday we will have a blog hop with prizes each day. The design team has some amazing creations to share with you during this stamp release party and of course we will have some great giveaways each day as well. (If you want a chance to win today's prize, then see the end of this post for all the details.)

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

Stamps will be available to order on Saturday in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop.

Here is my project featuring the Happy July 4th sentiment.I can't wait until you see this set in its entirety tomorrow.

Here is a close-up of the sentiment.
(I did a bit of masking on it - you'll see what I mean tomorrow.)

And one more with the gift box open.

Supplies Used:

Craftin Desert Divas: Celebrate Freedom

SVG Cuts: Stars and Stripes SVG kit

As always, I am so glad you stopped by. I hope you will join all of us Craftin' Desert Divas again tomorrow for more great inspiration.

I will enter this into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create: #72 Anything Goes or Optional Twist
Crafting by Designs: May Anything Goes
Creative Fingers: #37 Anything Goes
Stuck On U Sketches: 3D Die Cut Challenge
Divas by Design: Anything Goes
Paper Issues: In the Navy (7/6)

Sweet Bear Hugs

It is Day 3 of Sneak Peek Week at Craftin' Desert Divas and today we are showing you a

 

Sneak Peek of Picture This!!!

 

Join us each day this week as we will be giving you a sneak peek at one of the five new stamp sets. Then on Saturday and Sunday we will have a blog hop with prizes each day. The design team has some amazing creations to share with you during this stamp release party and of course we will have some great giveaways each day as well. (If you want a chance to win today's prize, then see the end of this post for all the details.)

 

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

 

Stamps will be available to order on Saturday in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop.

 

And once you have ordered your CDD Stamps, be sure to join our Craftin Desert Divas Gallery Facebook group. You can share all of your fabulous creations there using the CDD Stamps. It also gives you access to all the previews first, fun giveaways, and so much more. Come join us!!!

 

Here is my card using this super fun set:

 

 

 

My card measures 3.25" square.

 Supplies Used:

Craftin Desert Divas: Picture This (available Saturday in the shop)

My Scrap Chick: Simply Sweet Valentine Cards

Trendy Twine: Twisted Gumball

Echo Park: Everyday Eclectic

Hollo's (Local Paper Warehouse): Pink Cardstock

  

 

What would a good Sneak Peek be without a giveaway, right!!!

 

You could win your own Picture This set today.

 

If you'd like a chance to win, all you have to do is leave some comment love. You are not required to comment on every blog; but the more you comment on, the better chance you have of winning. Go here to see everyone's projects and to get all the links.

 

Tara will announce today's winner, tomorrow. The winner will be picked from a different blog each day.

 

As always, I am so glad you stopped by. I hope you will join all of us Craftin' Desert Divas again tomorrow for more great inspiration and, of course, another chance to win!!!

 

Blessings,

                    

I will enter my card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create: #72 Anything Goes or Optional Twist
Crafting by Designs: May Anything Goes

Ruby's Rainbow: #79 Animals
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Ohhh So Cute

"hi," says Turtle!

Sometimes you just need an easy card! Something that goes together quickly, but will still put a smile on the recipient's face. Well today I have one of those. I hope you like it.

 

This is my Action Wobble bi-weekly Tuesday post.

 

 

Isn't this little turtle adorable? The conversation bubble is on the Action Wobble. And Action Wobbles just make a card fun!

 

Supplies Used:

The Scrapbooking Queen: Action Wobble

My Scrap Chick: Turtle Card

Various cardstock from my Stash

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Blessings,

                      

 

I will enter my card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create: #72 Anything Goes or Optional Twist

Crafting by Designs: May Anything Goes
Ruby's Rainbow: #79 Animals
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Ohhh So Cute

No Lion, You're Cute!

It is Monday and that means I am posting in the mid post for the

Craftin' Desert Divas Linky Party.

Theme: Puns

I've used this lion cut file before; but I knew I had to use him again when I picked my sentiment!

The sentiment "No Lion, You're Cute" comes from the Punny stamp set from the

Craftin' Desert Divas Shop.

Supplies Used:

Craftin' Desert Divas: Punny

Echo Park: Hello Summer

Little Scraps of Heaven: Lion Cut File

Trendy Twine: Berry Red

American Craft: Cardstock

Spellbinders: Nested Pennants

The card measures 5" square.

This card was given to my incredible husband. He is not just cute; he is one amazing and talented man. I'm lucky to have him!!!

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to have you here again soon.

Blessings!

I will enter my card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create: #72 Anything Goes or Optional Twist

Crafting by Designs: May Anything Goes
Ruby's Rainbow: #79 Animals

The ABC Challenge: L is for Lots of Layers
The Paper Issues: It's Raining Cats and Dogs and Other Animal Varieties
Scrapbook Blessings Club: #20 Anything Goes

Oh Boy!!!

Hey, Everyone, it's Friday! Yeah!!! I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend ahead of you!

Today I am sharing a project for two Design Teams: 
Craftin Desert Divas and Simply Create Too.

The project highlights the Snips and Snails stamp set from the Craftin' Desert Divas shop!

Making cards and gift bags for babies has to be about the best thing ever, don't ya think!!!

 

 

The bag will hold a small gift and the card is just perfect to give the sweet baby a small note of welcome into his family.

 

 

I just love the big eyes on this snail! Too cute!!

 

 

Can't you see this made for a little girl! Just change the shell to shades of pink and use a sentiment from Sugar and Spice.

 

 Supplies Used:

Craftin' Desert Divas: Snips and Snails
Treasure Box Designs: Cute as a Bug (Snail)
My Scrap Chick: Gift Bag, Tag, and Cards (Gift Bag Only)
Trendy Twine: Twisted Lime
DCWV: Nana's Kids (DP)
Various Cardstocks from my scrap stash
 

 Blessings,

                      

 

I will enter this  gift set into the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Challenge: #5 Anything Goes

Crafting by Designs: May Anything Goes

Pause, Dream, Enjoy: Linky Party #10 Bugs

Silhouette: #13 Gift Bag

Ruby's Rainbow: #79 Animals

Papertake Weekly: Pretty Pastels

School's Out!

Wow, it has been a few weeks. My die-cutting machine went on the permanently injured list and I had to get something new. Got a Cameo this time. This is the 2nd project I have cut with it and I am enjoying it!

 

Today I have a Design Team project for My Scrap Chick.

 

The end of the school year is looming on the horizon and I thought it would be good to get started on some cards that the boys could give to their teachers at the end of the year to say Thank You.

 

 

 I used two sets of cut files from the My Scrap Chick store to make this card:

 

Fruit Vol. 1

Sunflower Greetings

 

Other Supplies Used:

Echo Park paper: Everyday Eclectic

Canvas Corp: Chalkstock

My Craft Spot: Big Sentiments 2
Trendy Twine: Twisted Lime

Graphic 45: Stamp from the ABC Primer collection

Tim Holtz: Distress Crackle Paint/Clear Rock Candy

Papertrey Ink: Fresh Snow ink
Buttons and Gems from My Stash

It is hard to see the Clear Rock Candy Crackle Paint on the apple in the photo, but it does add a really nice touch to the card. And I really like the effect of the white ink on the chalkstock. I think that when I make the next one, I will use a colored ink to make it look like colored chalk. Another fun idea would be to use sequins in place of the buttons and gems.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by! I am so glad you are here! Check back tomorrow for another DT post.

 

Blessings,

                       

 

 

I will enter this into the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Challenge: #5 Anything Goes

Crafting by Designs: May Anything Goes

613 Ave Create: Anything Goes #71



Spring Bunny

I had made a set of cards right before Easter that I had forgot to share. It was the last cards I was able to make before my Eclips quit working on me. I have sat around for a week and a half now with out my favorite crafting tool. I am happy to report that a new machine is on the way and should be here by Monday!!! I'm getting a Cameo this time!

 

But for now, I'd like to share this one last Easter card set. I also think this card could be used as a fun Just Because Spring card. But I'll let you decide.

  

 

I used the Spring Faces Cards from My Scrap Chick for this fun 3.5x3.5" card. This has been my favorite size card to make lately. They are so easy to tuck into a gift bag or to leave on the dresser of a guest room when you stay with a friend or family. They are also great to stick on gift packages or to leave as little notes in your spouses bag when he travels! So many possibilities!!!

 

 If you give the Spring Cards Faces a try, I would love to see your card or project!!!

 

Supplies Used:

My Scrap Chick Cut Files: Spring Faces Cards

Doodlebug Designs: Hello Spring

(I think Doodlebug is now in my top 3 for favorite paper lines!)

Trendy Twine: Bubblegum Tafffy

My Craft Spot: Tiny Tags
Peachy Keen Stamps: Winter Faces Assortment

American Craft: Cardstock

Here is a close up of my tag. I really like the Tiny Tags set if you haven't noticed yet!!!

 

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I would also like to see your work! If you leave your blog address in your comment, I will stop by and see what you are up to as well! I like to have the inspiration!!!!

 

Blessings,

                     

I will enter this set of cards into the following challenges:
Moving Along with the Times: Pretty Pastels
That Craft Place: Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Challenge: #5 Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey: Spots and/or Stripes
The ABC Challenge: K is for Keep it Simple
Crafting by Designs: May Anything Goes
Try It On Tuesdays: Springtime
Scrappy Mom Stamps: Hippity Hop