Craftin Desert Divas Mini Release Facebook Hop

Happy Saturday, everyone!! Today we are having a Craftin Desert Divas's FB Mini Hop Stamp Release!! Head on over to the Craftin Desert Divas Facebook Fanpage to start the hop!!

The purpose of this hop is to introduce you to the newest members of the Craftin Desert Divas Design Team!! They have created some amazing projects that will certainly inspire you!!

Plus - we're super excited to share with you two brand new stamp sets that are perfect for all your crafty creations. As you will see some of the ladies have shown how these stamps can be used for Halloween or everyday projects.

We will be showcasing one new stamp set each day, and that set will be available in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop.

There is a hidden link in this hop that will send you to a FREEBIE SVG from Too Cute by Jessica. Be sure to keep your eye out for it. There will be a new freebie for tomorrow.


I want to thank Tara for having me as part of the hop. I made the difficult decision to step down from the design team, so I'm excited to be able to thank her and use her amazing stamps for this hop :)

For all the details, on my project be sure to visit my Facebook Fanpage. And be sure to hop along...Tara is having a SALE during this hop. Use Code: MINI to receive 20% off your entire purchase. Sale ends Sunday at 12pm MST. Also, with a minimum 2 stamp purchase you will receive the Sept. spider freebie stamp. It's perfect for Halloween!! All the fun begins HERE!!

Craftin Desert Divas September Stamp Release Blog Hop

To enter my Thank You Giveaway, click HERE

Welcome to our seventh Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!! We're super excited to share with you in full the CDD September release stamps.

Are you ready for some awesome Fall and Halloween projects? Well if you are, then you've come to the right hop!! There are six new stamps that are being released today in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop and are available now for purchase.

**All stamps with images have a FREE SVG (digital cut file)**

This makes it so easy, you just cut out the image and then stamp on it. The SVG cut file will be in the CDD Gallery for you to download or after purchase just send an email to craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to claim your SVG cut for the stamp set you purchased. I've also added images and sizes for the SVGs in the CDD Shop.

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Frightfully Cute - Purchase HERE

Beary Thankful - Purchase HERE

Ghostly Greetings - Purchase HERE

Wonderfully Wicked - Purchase HERE

Hey Pumpkin - Purchase HERE

Batty For You - Purchase HERE

Here are the SVG cut files for each stamp...

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 added to your order.
• Use code: SEPTEMBER to save 20% off your ENTIRE purchase.

The mini stamp & sale will end Sept. 30, 2014.

Here is the free pattern with any purchase:

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

Approx 3 x 2

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...

I created a Halloween Banner!! I had a very tough time getting a good picture of this. It is just a little too large to get a good shot.

The base of each panel is a Spellbinders Heirloom Legacy die. A bit of tulle was added for some texture. The patterned papers are from My Mind's Eye. The witch is a Tim Holtz Bewitching Hour die. She was cut several times to get the different colors. The sentiment is from the CDD Ghostly Greetings stamp set. I masked off the other lines so that I could break it up for each panel. Each line was heat embossed with Zing Vanilla Embossing Powder.

The black cat is a TH Scaredy Cat die and the fence is a TH On the Fence Die. The black cat was embossed with TH Black Soot Distress Embossing Powder.

The house is a TH Rickety House die. It was embossed with a TH Wood Planks die. The bat is a TH Bewitching Hour die and it was embossed with TH Black Soot Embossing Powder.

The moon and stars are a TH Crescent Moon and Stars die. The edges were inked with TH Walnut Distress Ink.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art - September Linky
2. Decorate to Celebrate - Anything Goes

Next up on the Line Up is the amazing and talented Sukie!! Be sure to hop with us tomorrow!! 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

Saturday Day 1 -
1. CDD - http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
2. Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
3. Kimberly - http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com/
4. Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
5. Deb - http://debspaperpalooza.blogspot.com/
6. Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/ < YOU ARE HERE
7. Sukie - http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
8. Karen - http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
9. Emily - http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/
10. TCBJ - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846?ref=bookmarks

Craftin Desert Divas August Stamp Release Blog Hop

Welcome to our sixth Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!! We're super excited to share with you in full the CDD August release stamps. There are four new stamps that are being released today in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop and are available now for purchase.

**All stamps with images have a FREE SVG (digital cut file)**
This makes it so easy, you just cut out the image and then stamp on it. The SVG cut file will be in the CDD Gallery for you to download or after purchase just send Tara an email at craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to claim your SVG cut for the stamp set you purchased.

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Simply Moovelous

Just Pigcause

Capture The Good Times

The Great Outdoors

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.
• Tara will add it to your order.
• Use code: AUGUST to save 20% off your ENTIRE purchase.
• The mini stamp & sale will end Aug. 31, 2014.

Here is the free pattern with purchase:

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

Approx 3 x 2

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....

I created a mixed media canvas for my project today. I loved the July Tim Holtz tag so I wanted a look similar to that. Wendy Vecchi Translucent Embossing Paste was applied through a TH Bubbles Stencil for some texture. The fish are a from a punch I've had forever. They were covered with Glossy Accents.

Sea Sallie, the beautiful mermaid is a Prima Julie Nutting Doll stamp. Her hair and skin were colored with Prismacolor Pencils. A Rubber Stampede Crackle-Background stamp was used on her tail. It was then covered with Glossy Accents, as was the TH Seahorse die. The sea grasses are from the TH Spring Greenery die. The starfish and shells are from my stash. They were covered with Ranger Antiquities Verdigris Embossing Powder. Cork paper was used for the bottom of the ocean.

The sentiment is from the awesome Capture The Good Times stamp set. It was heat embossed with Veridgris and the edges were inked with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything Goes
2. DL.Art - August Linky

Next up on the line-up is one of our Guest Designers, the amazing Debbie. Be sure to hop with us tomorrow!! 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.


Blogs on the hop:

Sat. 8/23
CDD - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/ < YOU ARE HERE
Debbie - http://debspaperpalooza.blogspot.com/
Sukie - http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Michelle P. - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Michelle B. - http://michellescricutfun.blogspot.com/
Karen - http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Mayra - http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://iliketocreate.blogspot.com/
Jessica - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

Sun. 8/24
CDD - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Roberta - www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com
Millie - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/
Lori - http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
Emily - http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/
Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Marina - https://www.facebook.com/creativecandy4u
Jessica - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

CDD July Stamp Release Blog Hop!!

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 are being released today 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 - purchase HERE

Lil Bit Buggie - purchase HERE

School Zone - purchase HERE

All Star Sports - purchase HERE

Blooming For You - purchase 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).

Here is the project I created...

For my project, I created a mixed media canvas. I can't remember the name of the papers I used...it was a mixed-media pack I picked up on clearance at Hobby Lobby a while ago. I used gesso and acrylic paint on the background. Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste was used through a Crafter's Workshop Reverse Chicken Wire stencil. I used several stamps on the background, including a Tim Holtz Cracks stamp and the flowers that are on the new CDD Blooming For You set. The chandelier is from The Paper Studio Spare Parts and it's draped with tulle. The butterfly is from Memory Box and covered with Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coating. The flowers are a mixture of Prima and The Paper Studio. Memory Box Floral Vines were cut in velum and tucked among the blooms, along with twine.

The doll is a Julie Nutting's Priscilla with Top Hat. I used a Tim Holtz script stamp on her and colored her with Prismacolor Pencils. Tulle was added for her skirt. She was outlined in charcoal.

Take Time to Smell the Flowers and the butterfly are from the the CDD Blooming for You stamp set.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art - July Linky
2. Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Next up on the Line Up is the amazing, sweet and talented Shelly. Be sure to hop with us tomorrow!! 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.

Blogs on the hop:

Fri 7/25
Tara - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Kathy - https://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com
Sukie - http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com
Georgiana - http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com < YOU ARE HERE
Shelly - http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/
Michelle - http://michellescricutfun.blogspot.com/
Michelle P - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com
Karen - http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Marina - https://www.facebook.com/creativecandy4u
Jessica - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica

Sat 7/26
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
Jessi - http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.co
Jessica - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica

CDD June Stamp Release Blog Hop - Day 2

Welcome to our fourth Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!! I'm super excited to share with you in full the CDD June release stamps. There are four new stamps that are being released today in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop and are available now for purchase.

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Holly Day Punnies - Purchase HERE

Be Inspired - Purchase HERE

Bring on the Cake - Purchase HERE

Say It Big - Purchase HERE

How about a sale??!! Use the code JUNE for 20% off your ENTIRE order!! Sale ends July 7th.

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).

PLUS, every purchase qualifies for this FREE Happy Birthday Bears pattern from TCBJ... 

Jessica has made this pattern just for this release freebie. This pattern is only available here!!

Shop now - Craftin Desert Diva's Shop 

We'd love you to share your projects using the CDD stamps in our CDD Gallery

You should have arrived from our guest designer Lisa B. If not, you will want to start at the beginning at Craftin Desert Divas. A complete blog line up is located for you below in case you get lost along the way. Also, Tara has something new coming to the stamps next month. You are not going to want to miss it!!!

And now for my project....

I created a mixed media canvas, using stamps from Be Inspired. I started by adhering torn papers to the background using Claudine Hellmuth Gel Medium. I then dry brushed it with gesso and added pink acrylic paint in random spots, removing some with a baby wipe. Then I brushed white acrylic paint onto bubble wrap and stamped it in places. Several other stamps were used to add depth to the background. Wendy Vecchi White Embossing Paste was used with a Crafter's Workshop Art Is stencil to add the words to the top and bottom of the canvas.

Julie Nutting's Mindy Prima Doll stamp was stamped on watercolor paper and then colored with Prismacolor Watercolor pencils. She was then stamped with a text stamp (this is different for me...I usually stamp them on old book paper, but I wanted a little different look for this one :) Tulle was added for her skirt. She was popped up with foam tape and then outlined with a charcoal pencil to give her some definition. The flowers are mostly from The Paper Studio. Copper wire was twisted to add among the blooms and vellum was cut with Memory Box Floral Vines and Beach Sprigs and tucked in as well.

The wooden banners are from Jillybean Soup. I taped off the sentiment (my favorite!!) and stamped the lines on the banners. They were then embossed with gold embossing powder.

A Prima Junkyard Findings Small Typo Bulb was added to the bottom corner. The silver corner piece is from Recollections.

The butterflies are Memory Box dies and they were coated with Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coating. The banner is a Lil' Inker Designs Stitched Banner. Be Fearless is also from Be Inspired. The gems are Prima Say It In Crystals.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - I Ought to Use This More (my mixed media supplies, gesso, gel medium...)
2. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
3. DL.Art - June Linky
4. Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
5. Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
6. Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes
7. Crafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes
8. 613 Avenue Crafts - Anything Goes w/Pink
9. All Crafts Challenge - Anything But a Card

Next up on the Line Up is the amazing Karen.

Craftin Desert Diva's Shop
CDD Gallery - We'd love you to share your projects using the CDD stamps.

Hop Line-Up:

Craftin Desert Divas - http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Lisa B. - http://www.our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/
Lisa F. - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/ < YOU ARE HERE
Karen - http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Migdalia - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/
Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Krystle - http://krystlescraftyniche.blogspot.com/
Mayra - http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Emily - http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/
Jessi - http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.co/
Jessica - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846?ref_type=bookmark