Summer Challenge at 3 Girl JAM

Hello Crafty Friends (and Ribbon Lovers),

Welcome back for another 3 Girl JAM creation. Today brings a new challenge for the month of June. You are definitely going to want to join us this month!

The Challenge...

Summer Fun with Ribbon

When I think of summer...watermelon comes to mind. It is refreshing on a hot day and you can't get it during any other season. Now...add your watermelon with a cute little mouse and you get a perfect picnic.

I used the Summer Lovin' stamp set from Craftin' Desert Diva. I then added the green and pink Christmas Candy ribbon from the Season's Bundle. The blend of colors matches perfectly!

 

I inked the edges of the card and then pieces of the mouse in pink ink.

Other Materials:

pink, grey, white, red, and green paper

Little Scraps of Heaven mouse with watermelon svg file

Watermelon skittles by Carri

black ink

pink ink

 

Join us at 3 Girl JAM with your newest project.

Summer Fun

May 31st -  June 27th
 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Guest Designer

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's a Happy Friday! 

It is the final Friday that I have school since next Thursday is teacher's last day. Not a lot planned except yearbook signing, award assembly, a party at the park, and a little cleaning.

Today is also a great day because I am Guest Designer for Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons. Lisa's files are so fun and easy to use. I am sharing two of them today.

Here are my projects...

I made this set since my daughter absolutely loves pineapples (I mentioned this before...she was hooked on the show Psych.) and her AP World History teacher even gave her a nickname. I thought she might want to give him this set on the last day of school.

I love the chalkboard technique and enjoy using it, especially since my allergies prevent me from using real chalk. I would be sneezing way too much from the dust, so this  is perfect. The stamped sentiment is from Jaded Blossom.

This file is only 99 cents and can either be used with a stamped sentiment or with a die cut.

Project 2...a pineapple treat box!

A pineapple treat box file for 99 cents.

Other Materials:

DCWV papers ~ Lemon Flower Stack

Craftin' Desert Diva stamp

black ink

yellow and white twine

Hope you will stop by Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

For the Boys at Die Cuttin' Diva

Welcome back for another Die Cuttin' Diva Tuesday.

This Week's Challenge...

For the Boys

Here is my Design Team project...
I have recently become crazy about pirates  (thanks to Captain Hook on Once Upon a Time ~ ooo la la!), so this ship was perfect for any little man.

I found this ship at the Silhouette On-line Store and the file was created by Stinkin' Cute Paper Piecings. The card base is from the Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge...lots of others shapes that are fun. I use the sign feature on the bottom of the page (cut the base at 4 1/2" and each layer 1/4" smaller). This particular shape can be found on page 40, but I also like p. 21,  p. 35 and p. 51.

I added Glossy Accents to the red flags and HB to the lookout basket. Can you hear "Ahoy Matey!"...that means a Happy Birthday to you!

Other Materials:
black, brown, red, silver and white card stock
black and white polka dot paper
polka dot ribbon

Other Challenges:
Allsorts ~ Birthday 
Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Boys
My Sheri Crafts ~ Masculine

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "For the Boys" Challenge. Can't wait to see what you create. Check out the other Design Team projects while there...we are treating our boys spectacularly this week!

Stay Creative,

 Georgiana 

Fun Folds Linky Party at Craftin' Desert Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today brings a new Linky Party at Craftin' Desert Divas hosted by Tara.

Party Theme is...Fun Folds

How many different ways do you know how to fold a card base? I typically stick with the same type, BUT I know there are TONS of different folds and they are not difficult either. Here is your chance to challenge yourself and explore a few different ways. I even found a great resource that has tutorials. Click here for Card Making Magic.

Here is my project...

I created a center step card as a thank you gift for end of the year. Our last day of school is next Wednesday and I know both the students and I are looking forward to summer vacation. The weather is already hot, we have a field trip to Epcot tomorrow, and then a few Early Dismissals. We are almost done!

I used the card base file from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon and cut the file on my Cameo. I did make it smaller than the original and I really like this size since it fits in an A2 envelope now.

Side view of fold

The apple is from My Scrap Chick and I applied the chalkboard technique to keep it school oriented. I used an old white stamp pad and it a bit of smudging to get the effect. 

Hope you will join us for this crafty party at Craftin' Desert Divas! The more you link up, the better chance you have to win! Visit Craftin' Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Sponsors for this Linky Party...

Digital Delight by Loubylou: $5 G.C.
Miriams Crafting Supplies: $5 Credit (not on ATG or Shipping)
Lucy Kelleher "Close to My Heart": $10 G.C. (Only in U.S.)

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

May Stamp Release Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to our third Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!

 I'm super excited to share with you the CDD May release stamps. There are five new stamps that have been released in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop and are now available for purchase.

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Destination Fun -  you can purchase them HERE

Happy Celebrations - You can purchase HERE

Picture This - You can purchase HERE

This stamp set comes with a FREE studio file

Picture That - You can purchase HERE

This stamp set comes with a FREE studio file

Celebrate Freedom - You can purchase HERE

May Bundle - You can purchase HERE

Sale Price is $65.45 includes shipping. A savings of $10.00 (due to the set up of the cart, $2.50 will be charged for shipping, but the amount has been deducted from the overall price of the stamps.)

Tara will be giving away one stamp set each day

& 

Too Cute by Jessica is giving away $25 gift card to her store.

 (Regular priced items)

This pattern is free with ANY stamp purchase...

"All That Glitters" from TCBJ

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

And now for my project....

I used the "All That Glitters" svg file...another recent favorite of mine...cute bears! Not sure where this recent obsession came from, but every time I see a bear I just want to say, "aaaww". Wouldn't you?!?!

I added red, glitz, and blue glitter glue to the hat and around the frame. The sparkler has a bit of yellow glitter glue too.

I used the Celebrate Freedom stamp set.

Other Materials:

yellow, pink, white, red, blue, brown, and black card stock

starry pattern paper

yellow and white polka dot ribbon

blue ink

red star gem 

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.

Next on the Line-up is Crazy About Cricut Jenny.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Celebrate Freedom Sneak Peek at Craftin' Desert Divas

Welcome to Day Five of our May stamp release party at Craftin' Desert Divas! Each day 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 start this stamp release party.

Today we are showcasing the Celebrate Freedom stamp set.

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

Stamps will be available to order on Saturday.

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 my project I created:
I have just been crazy about bears lately and this one is no different. She is such a cutie bundled up in a pint size. I found this bear at Silhouette On-line Store and Stinkin' Cute Paper Piecings created the svg file. 

I added red glitter glue to her hair bow and star on her dress, and adhered a white twine bow to her shoulder.

This stamp is just one of many from the Celebrate Freedom stamp set. So many to choose from and ALL of them have fun fonts. You will definitely want this one on your wish list!

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 the May Release Blog Hop!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Picture This Sneak Peek at Craftin' Desert Divas

Welcome to Day Three of our May stamp release party at Craftin' Desert Divas! Each day 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 start this stamp release party.

Today we are showcasing the Picture This stamp set.

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

Stamps will be available to order on Saturday.

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 my project I created:
It is graduation season and it is time to celebrate. Whether you know someone graduating from high school or college...they want to "Enjoy the moment".

I used the picture frame stamp from the Picture This set to create a border around the graduation cap. The sentiment is also from the same set.

Both the frame and sentiment were adhered on foam dots to add dimension.

A few red pearls lay parallel under the sentiment.

 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!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

A Birthday Monkey at Die Cuttin' Diva

Welcome back for another Die Cuttin' Diva Tuesday.

This Week's Challenge...

Birthday

Here is my Design Team project...

My husband's best friend from high school has a son who just turned one this past weekend and they are having a BIG party this upcoming weekend to celebrate. I made a card to match the birthday invitation.

The monkey is from Miss Kate Cuttables. Be sure to check out the site each and every day for the freebie. This monkey was one.

This stamp is from Cardz TV...Make a Wish stamp set. I am so glad I found it in my collection. I used a Spellbinders Ribbon Banner.

This is a 5" X 5" square card base.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Birthday" Challenge. Can't wait to see what you create. Check out the other Design Team projects while there...the variety of ways to celebrate a birthday is endless!

Stay Creative,

 Georgiana 

Baby Girl Blocks

Happy Saturday!

I am enjoying the day while trying to get caught up with Design Team projects. I can't wait to share what I created. I have to take a few pictures still and

 then load them for cropping. In the meantime I am going to share this baby shower card I created for a co-worker.

This file came from KaDoodle Bug, so it is super easy to cut and assemble. It is also available in the boy format.

I selected the pink and lime green papers first since those are the baby colors, I embossed the pattern paper with a paisley folder, added the baby's monogram (I used Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge for the initials), and then added sparkly green gems.

Love the green bows and pacifier (although my kids never used a pacifier).

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Baby

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Embossing

Hope you enjoy your weekend. Soon I will need to take a break from crafting to do laundry (if only we didn't need to wear clothes, huh?) and grade some essays (not the fun part of teaching!)

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Preserves For You

Happy Friday Everyone!

 Today is my 3 Girl JAM day and I am sharing the new and beautiful flower bundle ribbon. I just love these dainty flowers on the trim.

Here is my Design Team project...

I created a mason jar shape card that I cut on my Cameo. The svg file is from My Scrap Chick and it contains three different styles for only $1. This is my favorite.

I have always adored mason jars, but never have seemed to find the right pattern until now. I want to make a bunch of these jars. The ribbon which comes in three different colors (green, pink, and purple) will be perfect on all of them!

Other Materials:
white, silver, and yellow card stock
pattern paper from scrap box
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge ~ tag cut at 1 1/4"
Craftin Desert Diva stamp ~ Simply Said set
black ink ~ Versafine
yellow and white twine
yellow glitter glue

Be sure to get your Flower Bundle ribbon today (use GC10 for a discount).

Hope you will join the monthly 3 Girl Jam Challenge...Anything Goes with Ribbon. The prize is a $15 gift certificate to the  3 Girl JAM store. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Simply Said Daily Post at Craftin' Desert Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by again! Today is my day to share a fabulous stamp from Craftin' Desert Diva's new stamp line.

Here is my Design Team project...

I never seem to have enough birthday cards and I am always running late (I was even born two weeks late and I don't think it has ever caught up!). This sentiment is perfect for those late cards. 

I used the Simply Said stamp set. This is a great set because it has so many different occasions. With the variety you really don't need another set....well, until the next stamp release which is next week! : )

The Spellbinders are easy to layer.

Lace adds a touch of elegance.

Materials:

DCWV paper ~ Cherry Limeade Stack
various Spellbinders
white lace

green flowers

pink gems

Stay Creative,

Georgiana