Craftin Desert Divas Blog: April 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013

Craft It Up & Link It Up Party #5

Welcome to another Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party!! Are you ready to have some pun?

This linky party theme is use a "Pun".

Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party here. I will designate a theme and invite you to share projects you've made!!

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

I would love for you to be a follower via Bloglovin' so you don't miss out when the new linky party starts and all the details.

Linky Party Rules & Guidlines

Linky parties are open from Monday at 12AM Arizona MST thru Sunday 12PM Arizona MST.

Any projects you submit must be linked to your blog or online gallery.

Projects must be NEW, no backlinking, please.

Number of entries per linky party is unlimited.

You may link up ANY type of craft project (layout, card, altered item, tag etc) as long as it goes with the theme of the party.

Please link your project back to Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.

Winners will be randomly chosen.

This linky party sponsor is Carri-abusybee from DoubleClick

The winner will receive 75 skittles!!

25 Butterscotch

25 Stream

25 Wild Plum

Here's some super inspiration from guest designers. Please visit each of their blogs and leave them some bloggie love. Thanks!!

Carri @ ABusyBee

"Paws"itively Precious

Claire @ Scrapy My Way

"You Light Up My Life"

Tonya @ Scrapping Fun with Tonya

Annette @ My Mind's Dust Bunnies

Miranda @ Nana's Scrap Spot

Laura @ Laura Lees Dream

Melisa @ Melisa's Crafty Creations

"Hoppy" Birthday
Did you notice I put skittles as his warts? lol

Tara @ Craftin Desert Divas

Miss Kate Cuttables- A Toadally Awesome Birthday

Skittles from Carri

Scrap paper

Recollections Glitter

Washi Tape

Ribbon

Recollections Rhinestone

I hope you will Craft It Up & Link It Up. Can't wait to see what you create.

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Paper Playtime & Pause Dream Enjoy DT Post

I have combined my two Design Teams Challenges into one tag.

Here are the challenges:

Paper Playtime

Ch#9 Emboss (dry or wet)

Begins: Mon, Apr 29

Ends: Sun, May 12

Winner announced in the WINNERS Page Tab

Prize sponsored by
"The Royal Garden" stamp set

(must have a USA address)

and

Pause Dream Enjoy

Ch# 9 Outdoor Critters
Begins: Monday, Apr 29

Ends: Sunday, May 12

Prize MFPS "Tweet That"
(must have a USA address)

Here is my tag I created for these two challenges:

I really like the way this super fun tag turned out!

My Scrap Chick- Cow Trio

Papers are from my scrap

Bakers Twine

Buttons

White Jelly Pen

Raffia

Hole Punch

Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Have a great Monday and join in the fun!!

Winners!!

Here are the winners for Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party #4. A new party will start in the morning, so be sure to stop by and see what the new theme is.

The winner for the $25. Pinque Peacock giftcard is....

# 47 Melissa Sunshine HoneyBee

Congrats! Melissa please send me your email so I can forward it to Pinque Peacock.

Top 3

#16 An'Jenic from AJ Scrapbooking & Cards

I just love all her polka dots and embossing!!

#78 Janis @ Pause Dream Enjoy

I love that pretty peacock and the use of Spellbinders!!

#92 Karen H @ Kaleidoscopic Sparkles

I love this whole scene and that blue is perfect for the color challenge, Love it!!

Congrats to all the winners! Top 3 I will email you your badge to display on your blog.

This was a more difficult challenge, but everyone did a wonderful job.

Hope you will stop by tomorrow!!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Peacock Color Challenge Projects

Here's two more projects I wanted to share with you for the "Peacock Color Challenge" Linky Party.

You can use one, two, three or up to as many colors as you like on your project. You may also use other colors. We want you to have fun with this!!

Marji @ Tiggerscraps

Tara @ Craftin Desert Divas

SVG Cutting Files - Kawaii Butterfly Treat Bag

Pretty As A Peacock Recollections Paper Pad

White Jelly Pen

Studio G Glitter Glue

Bakers Twine

Creatology Eye Stickers

This Craft It Up & Link It Up linky party #4 ends this Sunday!!

You can link your project up

Winner is to receive a $25. Giftcard to Pinque Peacock.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Bloglovin'

I'd love you to FOLLOW me on BlogLovin' !

If you have not considered using BLOGLOVIN' for your blog, I encourage you to try it out. I set up my settings so that I get one daily email from Bloglovin' with all the blogs I'm following through that site. It's convenient, and keeps me up-to-date with what everyone is doing. They also have a mobile app.

I will be UNSUBSCRIBING from my email notifications for your new blog posts, so please consider signing up with Bloglovin' so I can switch over to receiving updates with you that way.

It's FREE. I also encourage you to follow me and the others listed below.

Bloglovin'

I need to thank Janis at Pause Dream Enjoy for this great idea! Make sure you are following her too!

Saturday, April 20, 2013

April Showers Bring May Flowers Blog Hop

Welcome to the "April Showers Bring May Flowers" Blog Hop!

We're so happy you could join us today! You should have arrived from Patti. If you happened by my blog or are joining me from your dashboard, head over to Miranda's blog to start at the beginning. We don't want you to miss any of the fun! We will be showcasing Spring like projects or projects with a rain or flower theme! In addition to seeing a lot of awesome creations, there is some blog candy available too. Miranda will be giving away a gift card from either Michael's or JoAnn's (winner's choice). To be eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the hop and leave a comment! The winner will be announced Wednesday, Apirl 24th on Miranda's blog!

Here's my project for this hop....

I really thought this chick was just adorable when I saw it on Lori's @ got2bcrafting blog. I knew I had to make a card using it. When I found the theme for this hop was April Showers Bring May Flowers, I knew this was the image I was going to use!!

Image from the Silhouette Store
Heidi Grace Sunshowers Paper
Divine Embossing folder
Peachy Keen Face Stamp
Heidi Grace Fabric Brad Tops
Heidi Grace Epoxy Stickers
Heidi Grace Epoxy Adhesive Accents

Now you can hop on over to Daphne. Should you get lost along the way, here is the entire line up:

Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Claire -http://www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com/

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

Ashley W - http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com/

Lluvia- http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com/

Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com/

Sandy- http://www.scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/

Patti -

Tara - http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/

Daphne-

Laura- http://awhittlebitcrafty.blogspot.com/

Sarah Mae - http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com/

Mary Ann - http://scrappingg.blogspot.com/

Challenges:
Peachy Keen Stamps

Friday, April 19, 2013

CKC Scrapbook Expo Haul

Here's a new video. Hope you enjoy!!

Monday, April 15, 2013

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party #4

Welcome to another Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party! This linky party is a "Peacock Color Challenge". Inspired by our sponsor Pinque Peacock.

You must use at least one color on your project and it must be the focal point. You may also use several or all the colors on your project. You may have accent colors other than the colors on the chart.

Every Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party here. I will designate a theme and invite you to share projects you've made!!

I would love for you to be a follower so you don't miss out when the new linky party starts and the theme of the linky party.

Linky Party Rules & Guidelines

Linky parties are open from Monday at 12AM Arizona MST thru Sunday 12PM Arizona MST.

Any projects you submit must be linked to your blog or online gallery.

Projects must be NEW, no backlinking, please.

Number of entries per linky party is unlimited.

You may link up ANY type of craft project (layout, card, altered item, tag etc) as long as it goes with the theme of the party.

Winners will be randomly chosen.

This linky party sponsor is Pinque Peacock

Pinque Peacock is sponsoring a ...

They have wonderful stick pins, handmade fabric flowers, fabric covered buttons and more! I have purchased many items and love them all!! Hop on over to the and see all the beautiful items.

Here's some super inspiration from the Pinquettes at Pinque Peacock and guest designers.....

Donna @ Created by Donna K

Susie @ Scrappy Randomness

Robin @ Cut One Designs by Robin

Kimberly @ KP Kre8tions

Nupur @ Down The Memory Lane

Jessie @ Edogg Sugarlips and Princess Buttercup

Robin @ The Cricut Scrapper

Lisa @ My Crafty Spaces

Jessica @ Jessica's Craft Shaque

Tara @ Craftin Desert Divas

I wanted to try something different for my card. First I covered some tags in paper from Recollections Pretty as a Peacock paper pad. This paper pad has some awesome papers! I then used my ATG gun to put the tags on my card. I then placed a super big blue button down, on top of the button I then added some beautiful Rumple Ribbon. I made the flowers a few weeks back from the Cricut Artiste Cartridge, who knew they would match so well when I made them. To finish off that part of the card I added a K & Company K-Ology Metal Art Hannah Stitched Beaded Brad. I did take the back off the brad and just glue it down. The silver buttons I've had in my stash for a long time. I did add Studio G glitter glue to the inside of them to finish the card.

The pins are from Pinque Peacock and they are so wonderful, I LOVE the colors and I really think they add so much to the card.

Hope you enjoyed all the projects!! Now it's your turn to Craft It Up & Link It Up.

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Craft It Up & Link It Up Party #5

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Paper Playtime & Pause Dream Enjoy DT Post

Winners!!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Peacock Color Challenge Projects

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Bloglovin'

Saturday, April 20, 2013

April Showers Bring May Flowers Blog Hop

Friday, April 19, 2013

CKC Scrapbook Expo Haul

Monday, April 15, 2013

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party #4