Craftin Desert Divas Blog: September 2013

Monday, September 30, 2013

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party # 16

Welcome to another Craftin Desert Divas linky party.

This party theme is

Anything With A Sentiment

We welcome any type of project with a sentiment on it!!

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 on Facebook I have a giveaway going on that is on Facebook. Be sure to visit and "like" Craftin Desert Divas.

The party sponsors are:

$15 to KBD

$10 to TRN

Here's your inspiration from the NEW Craftin Desert Divas DT....

Please be sure to visit their blogs and leave them some bloggie love, they are all super ladies who are very talented!!

Kathy Jo @ I'm a Little Teapot

Kathy @ 3 Spoiled Dogs and a Cricut

Jessica @ Craftin' and Stampin'

Donna @ Created by Donna K

Emily @ Mollie's Motif

Shelly @ My Paper Love

Karen @ Crafted With Love By Karen

Mayra @ Mayra's Designs

Thank you DT for all your wonderful projects. I'm so lucky to have you on my team!!!

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.

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

Winners will be randomly chosen.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Winners, Winners!!!

I want to say thank you to all who plays along!! This past party was AMAZING!!!

Winner of....

$15 to KBD - #69 Dawn B

Stamp set from Cardz TV - #30 Mayras Designs

$10 to TRN - #137 L.B.

TOP 3....

#112 Lee-Ann

#126 Mary C

#136 Nancy Parker

Congrats!!! To all the winners. Please take your badges from my side bar and proudly display them on your blog. Winners of the prizes please email me at

We have a new linky party starting in the morning. The new Craftin Desert Divas DT will be starting early as I missed this linky party when I was making my calendar. I wanted to say Thank You for helping me out ladies I truly appreciate it!! They have made some wonderful creations that you will not want to miss.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

KBD Facebook Page Hop Day 2

                                          Cut Files, Clipart, and Stamps OH MY! Welcome everyone to day 2 of a super fun hop with KaDoodle Bug Designs using all of these super fun design elements! During this two day hop you will find projects using files from KaDoodle Bug Deigns, Too Cute By Jessica, Clipart by Trina Clark and stamps created by Pink Hippo Stamps.
                                        

                                          As always we have some wonderful prizes up for grabs as well. KaDoodle Bug Design will be giving away a $20 gift card to one lucky winner. Too Cute By Jessican will be giving away a $15 gift card. Pink Hippo Stamps will be giving away their super cute witch stamp set ( Shipping to US Residents Only), and last but not least Trina Clark will be giving one lucky winner $5 off a $10 purchase!
                                        

                                          To be eligible to win one of the fantastic prizes you must like each fanpage and comment on all projects. Thanks so much for hopping along!
                                        

                                          If you get lost along the way you can head back to the beginning of this hop for the full line up, here is the link to do so:
                                        

                                          Here's the projects I've created for today....
                                        

I created a tag and treat bag using clipart by Trina Clark.

Be sure to hop with us for your chance to win!!

Friday, September 27, 2013

Cut Files, Clipart and Stamps OH MY Facebook Hop

                                          Cut Files, Clipart, and Stamps OH MY! Welcome everyone to another super fun hop with KaDoodle Bug Designs using all of these super fun design elements! During this two day hop you will find projects using files from KaDoodle Bug Deigns, Too Cute By Jessica, Clipart by Trina Clark and stamps created by Pink Hippo Stamps.
                                        

                                          As always we have some wonderful prizes up for grabs as well. KaDoodle Bug Design will be giving away a $20 gift card to one lucky winner. Too Cute By Jessican will be giving away a $15 gift card. Pink Hippo Stamps will be giving away their super cute witch stamp set ( Shipping to US Residents Only), and last but not least Trina Clark will be giving one lucky winner $5 off a $10 purchase!
                                        

                                          To be eligible to win one of the fantastic prizes you must like each fanpage and comment on all projects. Thanks so much for hopping along!
                                        

                                          If you get lost along the way you can head back to the beginning of this hop for the full line up, here is the link to do so:
                                        

Here are my projects I have created for today...

I made treat boxes. I love both of these fun patterns from KaDoodle Bug Designs and Too Cute By Jessica. I added Peachy Keen faces to all of them to add some extra cuteness.

KBD Spooky Boo Bear

TCBJ Halloween Candy Corn

Be sure to Hop along with us on Facebook!! I'll be back tomorrow with another hop project.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Autumn/Fall Craft It Up & Link It up Linky Party!!!

This is a reminder post of our current Autumn/Fall Linky Party!!

We want to see any type of project that has to do with Autumn/Fall. Here are a few ideas to get you started Fall colors, leaves, scarecrows, pumpkins, hay, crows, trees, apples, gourds, Fall flowers, Mums, Sunflowers, Mice, Straw hats, pitch forks or whatever else you may come up with. We are easy peasy!! Have FUN with it.

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!!

$15 to KBD

Stamp set from Cardz TV

$10 to TRN

Here are a couple of projects to help inspire you. I posted a couple of the guest designers projects late so I'm sharing them again.

Migdalia @ Crafting with Creative M

Jenny @ Crazy About Cricut

Tammy @ My Craft Central

Tara @ Craftin Desert Divas

This card was from Leaves Are Falling SVG Kit from SVG Cuts. It was super simple and quick to put together. My papers are from Bo Bunny Forever Fall & DCWV Autumn Melody. I did emboss the pumpkins with Divine Swirl folder.

I hope you will join in the fun. I'd love to see your creation!!!

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.

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

Winners will be randomly chosen.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Celebrate

I wanted to share this fun card I made for the Peachy Keen sketch challenge. I embossed the yellow cardstock. I've had these Close To My Heart Honeycomb Flair stamps and finally decided to use them. I love that cute Peachy Bumblebee!

Have a crafty day.

Challenge:

PKS

Monday, September 16, 2013

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party # 15

Welcome to another Craftin Desert Divas linky party.

This party theme is

Autumn/Fall!!!

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!!