Craftin' & Stampin' 3 Year Bloggerversary Blog Hop!!

If you are looking for the Craftin' Desert Divas April Release Blog Hop, please go here.  

Hey All!!!

Welcome to the Craftin' and Stampin' 3 Year Bloggerversary Hop!!

You should of arrived here from Angela, but if you did not, please start at the beginning at JESSICA'S BLOG!!!

This hop is going to be a weekend long hop with a TON of inspiration from some of Jessica's blog friends she has met over the last 3 years in bloggy land!!

You will also have the chance to win some AMAZING items from some really amazing Sponsors!

 Craftin' and Stampin Close To My Heart Online Store-Jessica

1 Pack of B and T Duo Paper

1 package of BLING!! 

The Cutting Cafe-Regina Easter 2 Cutting Files of the winners choice!

Craftin Desert Diva's- Tara Bruening 
1 Stamp Set

My Vinyl Direct

12 X 12 Pick A Pack of 12 sheets of vinyl

Trendy Twine-Leslie
1 Package of Mini Twine

Lovebug Creations- Kimi 1 Bahama Mama Collection of Rumple Ribbon
Now that you know the AMAZING prizes, its time to HOP to see some AWESOME creations!!!
I met Jessica while searching for the perfect white ink.  (:  She hooked me up & we've been friends ever since!  I'm so thankful that I met her!  She's become one of my best bloggy friends & has helped me so much!!  Love ya Jess!! (:
Here is what I created for her!

I am really into 3x3 cards at the moment!  I decided to make her a set of these to have on hand for quick gifts.  I used the Birthday Gator from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons.  This has to be one of my most favorite cut images ever!  My "Celebrate" sentiment is from the Jaded Blossom Picture This stamp set. I just love this little card!  Jess, I hope you like it!! (:  And congrats again on 3 amazing bloggy years!!!!

Now, its time to hop on over to the fabulous Scrappin Madge!  
In order to be eligible to win an AWESOME prize from hopping along with us, you MUST do the following:
1) Follow ALL blog hop participants blogs! 2) Follow ALL Facebook pages for our Sponsors! 3) Comment on all stops of the hop!
Winner will be picked on Tuesday's blog post! 
Here is the lineup in case you get lost along the way!

Day 1

1.Jessica: http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

2. Angela: http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

3.Sarah: www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

4. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

5. Tara: http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/

6. Beth ~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com

7. Jenny: http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

8. Kimi: http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

9. Anita: http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.com

Day 2 

1. Jessica https://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

2. Angela: http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

3. Krystle: http://krystlescraftyniche.blogspot.com

4. Scrappin Madge: http://www.thescrappinlounge.com/

5. Cathy http://mimiscraftcorner.blogspot.com

6.Jenny: http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

7. Alicia:  http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

8. Melanie: http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for hopping along with us!!! 

CDD April Release Blog Hop Day #1!!!

Welcome to another 2 day Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release party and blog hop!!!

 We are excited to share with you our second ever release for Craftin Desert Diva's Shop!!

Please visit Craftin Desert Divas Shop!!
&
Craftin Desert Divas Gallery on Facebook. 

Lots of inspiration and fun things going on in the Gallery!

You won't want to miss it!!!

So with out further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Sugar & Spice -  You can purchase HERE

Snips & Snails - You can purchase HERE

Simply Said - You can purchase HERE

Perfect Pair - You can purchase HERE

These stamps are available for purchase TODAY!!!!!  Yay!!!  Be sure to head over to the store to snag yours up!!  I promise they are stamps you've got to add to your stash!! (:

Too Cute by Jessica has designed this adorable  We Go Together 2 pattern.
This set is made to match the CDD Perfect Pair stamps. You can purchase this pattern HERE.

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 if you purchase stamps by April 30th you will 
receive this Simply Spring pattern....



FREE!!!! 
Just send an email to craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to claim your free pattern.

Now if you came here from the talented Michelle then you are in the right spot. It not, you will want to start at the beginning with Tara.  A complete blog line up is located for you below my post in case you get lost along the way.

And now for my project....

Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6th & I thought these would be the perfect little treat to give to my co-workers.  I am incredibly blessed to work in my current school district.  I work w/ some amazing teachers & assistants & want them to know how much I appreciate everything that they do for our kiddos!  

I cut my tag from the Sil Store.  You can find it here.  I used the We Go Together cutting file from TCBJ for my carrot & peas.  I used green & orange M&M's in my candy sticks but Skittles would work just as well.  Both of my sentiments come from the Perfect Pair stamp set.  I love this new stamp set!!  (:

Here is a close up of my tag.

Next up on the Line Up is the amazing Jessica from TCBJ!

Be sure to hop with us tomorrow!!!  Tara is giving away one stamp set each day of this hop.  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.

Blogs on the hop:

Saturday
Tara - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
Sukie - http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/
Mayra - http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Lori - http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
Michelle B - http://michellescricutfun.blogspot.com/
Krystle - http://krystlescraftyniche.blogspot.com/
Jessica from TCBJ - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

Sunday
Tara - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Michelle P - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Emily- http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/
Karen- http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Jessi - http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.co/
Robin- http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
Migdalia - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/
Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/
Jessica from TCBJ - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

CDD Stamp Release Sneak Peek Day #1!!!!

Are you ready to get the sneak peeks started? I am!!!

Welcome to Day #1 of 4 for our April stamp release party!! Each day we will be giving you a sneak peek at one of the four 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 start this stamp release party.

Today we are showcasing the Perfect Pair stamp set.

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

Stamps will be available to order on Sunday.

We have a new store Craftin Desert Divas Shop and a 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 decided to create a card for a mom-to-be.  It seems I never have one on hand when I need it!  (:  I am also going to make one w/ blue pins that way I have a card for a boy or girl.  (:  I used the We Go Together cutting files from TCBJ.  She has some super cute images in her store!  You should definitely go check it out!  (:  I put my images on a mat & popped it up from the base of my card.  I tied a bow using Watermelon Taffy twine from Trendy Twine.  I used 2 sentiments from this new stamp set.  I love this new release!!  I have several projects running through my head using this new stamp set! (:

Here are a couple of close ups of my card.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to check out the other amazing projects that were created using this stamp set over at Craftin' Desert Divas! (:

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 more sneak peeks!!

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party #29

Hello again!!!  It's time for the mid-posting of our current linky party.  The theme is....

Color Inspiration!!!!

You can use as many as you like, but you must have at least one of the colors shown above in your project.

Let's not forget about prizes!  Every linky party will have sponsors & a winner, plus a Top 3!  The winner will be announced on a semi-weekly basis.  The more projects you link up, the more chances you have to win!!  Sponsors will be announced at the beginning of every linky party.

The party sponsors for this linky party are:

3 Girl Jam - $10 gift certificate


Resale Clipart - $10 gift certificate


Artful Delights - A Card Kit

Now let's take a look at what I created for this linky party!

I made these candy holders for my daughter's as part of their Easter gift.  Who doesn't love chocolate, right?! (:

I got the bunny bum in the Silhouette Store.  I popped my sentiment up using a foam square & put 3 white sequins in the opposite corner.  Thanks for stopping by today!  

Don't forget to come back to Craftin' Desert Divas tomorrow for the start of our sneak peeks!  This design team is crazy talented & they have created some super awesome projects for this release! (:

He Has Risen!

Hello again!  I wanted to share a quick card I made w/ you. 

I used SVG Cutting Files Easter file for my focal point.  My sentiment came from Jaded Blossom's Simply Blessings stamp set.

I am so thankful that my Savior is risen!!  He has blessed me beyond measure & I am so so grateful.

Thanks for stopping by & have a blessed day! (: 

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party #28

Hello again!!  It's time for our mid-post of our current linky party.  This linky party's theme is...Anything Goes!!

We want to see all of your crafty creations! (:

And don't forget about prizes!  Every linky party will have sponsors & a winner, plus a Top 3!  The winner will be announced on a semi-weekly basis.  The more projects you link up, the more chances you have to win!!  Sponsors will be announced at the beginning of every linky party. 

We have some awesome sponsors lined up for this linky party!  They are:

Fleurette Bloom - $10 gift certificate

Lovebug Creations - $10 gift certificate

     

Fresh Squeezed Stamps - stamp set shown

Here is what I created for this linky party.

I decided to make a tag.  I used the Teenage Dream stamp set for my sentiment.  I used 3 dies from My Creative Time to create my tag.  I put a few sequins in the opposite corner of my sentiment.  I also used some Lovebug Creations rumple ribbon at the top of my tag.  

Thanks for stopping by today & don't forget to Link It Up & Craft It Up!  (:

You're Poppin!! CDD Daily Post

Hello again!!!  Today is my day over at Craftin' Desert Divas.  Tara had an AWESOME release this month!!  Didn't you just love her new stamp sets?!?!?!  I can't wait for the next release! (:

For my project today I used the Teenage Dream stamp set.  We were on Spring Break a couple of weeks ago so my wonderful hubby & I surprised our two girls w/ a movie day!!  I gave each of them this little popcorn container w/ their tickets inside.  They loved it!  Here is a picture of my project.

I used the "You're Poppin!" sentiment on each of my popcorn boxes.

Here is a close up of the sentiment.

I found the popcorn box in the Silhouette Online Store.  I can't remember where I found my popcorn cuts.  I put my popcorn cuts on some foam squares to give it some dimension.  I tied my clear bag closed w/ some Berry Trendy Twine.  

Thanks for stopping by today!! (: