Simply Moovelous at Pause Dream Enjoy

Hello Everyone,

The challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy began earlier today. I know I am a little late posting, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share even with everything that has been going on at school. Not ready to share about the changes, but when the time is right I will.   

This Week's Challenge...

~ Photo Inspiration ~

I (secretly) want to be a cow farmer. I would like to be able to collect and/or rescue cows and put them in a big pasture so they can graze all day. This cow makes me happy and that is how I want to feel ALL day ~ EVERY day!

Here is my Design Team project...

The peeking cow is from Miss Kate Cuttables.

I added wiggly eyes with big lashes, which make her even cuter. The pattern papers are by American Crafts ~ Hello Spring stack and the stitched line tag-corner rectangle frame is from My Favorite Things.

The stamped sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas.

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

DL.Art ~ April Linky Party

Always Fun Challenges ~ Use Kraft

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy this week for our "Photo Inspiration ~ "Cow" challenge. Be sure to check out how the other design team member's interpreted the photo.

Stay Creative,

Die Cuttin' Divas ~ Anything Goes

Hello Diva Fans,

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. I hope you will join us this week since you can be as creative as you like. Isn't that the best part about a challenge?!?

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

I was in the mood to make a Christmas card even though Thanksgiving is a couple days away. Seeing all those decorations in the stores, the lights on the square, the holiday movies being advertised on TV, and now the cold weather...it makes you feel festive!

The Christmas cow is by KaDoodle Bug Designs and it is still available.

The stamped sentiment is by My Craft Spot. Kimberly closed her store last year, but these are still wonderful stamps.

Other Supplies:

white, black, red, and green card stock

Paper Studio plaid paper

My Mind's Eye Everyday Basics paper (black and white pattern)

MFT Zig Zag Stitched Circle die

Versafine Black Onyx ink

green crinkle ribbon by 3 Girl JAM

white button with red craft thread

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge. The other design team members have let the creative juice flow freely this week.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Simply Moovelous with Tuesday Morning Sketches

Hello Everyone,

It was dreary looking outside earlier, which meant it was a good reason to stay inside. I like to make lists, so I made a long one and I am going to work on it throughout the day. I have read the paper, did a little laundry, put the dishes away, and now I am ready for more items to be crossed off "the list". 

Since I like sketches, I scrolled through Paper Playful looking for a current one. I found the Tuesday Morning Sketches' photo, which has lots of options with the numerous boxes. 

Here is the card I created. I switched from squirrels to cows this weekend. Not sure why...maybe it's because they brought in a bull to the animal rescue farm down the road.  I drive by it everyday on my way to school and then back home. 

Isn't that smile contagious?!?! The peeking cow is by Miss Kate Cuttables. The pattern paper is by My Mind's Eye ~ Everyday Basics pad. The solid colored card stock is by Recollections.

The stamped sentiment is by Craftin Desert Divas ~ Simply Moovelous set.

Other Challenges:

PDE Linky Party ~ All Cards

Crafty Girls Creations ~ Anything Goes

Enjoy the rest of your day. If you like to make list...hope you cross off lots of completed tasks.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Daily Post with a Simply Moovelous Tag

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by!  Today is my day to share one of the stamps from Craftin' Desert Diva's new stamp line...I have another Simply Moovelous project. Can you tell it is a favorite!?!

Here is my Design Team project...

I decided to show how versatile this stamp set can be. Not only can you use it for any occasion, but the sentiments are great for the holidays. I made this tag for a Secret Pal gift exchange that will begin at school soon. Secretly I hope to get my self, but I think someone else will enjoy the cow treats too.

I used the Holiday Cows file from KaDoodle Bugs.

Be sure to get your set today before they sell out! Click here.

Other Materials:
Recollections pattern paper ~ City Sidewalks stack
black, white, red, pink, and green card stock
Skittles by Carri
red crinkle ribbon
pink button
pink twine
black Versafine ink

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Anything Goes Linky Party at Craftin' Desert Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's party time! A crafting party that is!

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

Party Theme is...Anything Goes!

These are the best parties!

Here is my Design Team project...

I am still hooked on these cow stamps, so here is another card and matching tag (from My Scrap Chick). 

A card for any occasion

I used the SVG file that goes with the stamp set to frame the sentiment.

Get your set TODAY while it is on sale! Shop here.

The tag goes perfectly with some candy or a bottle of chocolate milk.

Other Materials:

green pattern paper

black, white, and pink card stock

pink gems

pink pearls

pink and white twine

Craftin' Desert Diva stamp ~ XO (Simply Said set)

Hope you will join us for this "Anything Goes" linky party at Craftin' Desert Divas! The more projects you submit, the better chance you have to win! Visit Craftin' Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Sponsors for this Linky Party...

CDD ~ one stamp set

Digital Delight by Loubylou ~ $5 gift certificate

Too Cute By Jessica ~ $30

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Craftin' Desert Diva's August 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 send Tara an e-mail 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:

Just Pigcause ~ Shop here

The Great Outdoors ~ Shop here

Capture the Good Times ~ Shop here

Simply Moovelous ~ Shop 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.

 It will be added 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 and Too Cute by Jessica is giving away $25 gift card to her store (regular priced items).

And now for my project...
A matching cow card and candy treat holder. I used the Simply Moovelous stamp set this month which has been LOTS of fun! The candy bar holder is by Jamie Cripps at Silhouette on-line store. That Sweet Treats stamp is from the Craftin' Desert Divas Simply Said stamp set.

This cow is a Cuckoo Critter by Treasure Box Designs. 

Check out the stamp? I used the digital file that comes with the set to create the background frame to stamp on. Super easy! You definitely want to go to the Gallery to download or e-mail Tara for it.

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 today, August 23rd:

CDD - www.craftindesertdivas.com

Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/

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

Next up on the line-up is the amazing Michelle.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Craftin' Desert Diva's Sneak Peek for Simply Moovelous Set

*** This is my second post for today. Please scroll down to see the Die Cuttin ' Diva challenge for this week. Thanks! ***

Today starts the August stamp release at  Craftin Desert Divas. We have four new stamp sets in this release. Day 4 sneak peeks are going to be a larger 5x7 stamp set!

  These images and sentiments will also come with a matching

SVG cut file that is FREE to you.

There are a few specials during this release we want to share with you.

Every purchase receives a FREE Too Cute by Jessica SVG pattern made especially for this release.

Any minimum 2 Stamp purchase will receive a FREE mini stamp . Both stamp & pattern will be revealed during the hop.  Also there will be a sale 20% off your ENTIRE purchase using code: August starting on Saturday.  The free mini stamp & sale will end Aug. 31st.

Welcome to Day 1 of Craftin Desert Divas August stamp release! 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. There are some amazing creations being shared today during this stamp release. We also have some special guest designers who will be joining us. 

Today we are showcasing the Simply Moovelous stamp set.

We have (3) 4x6 and (1) 5x7 stamp sets.

 Made in the USA.

Stamps will be available to order on Saturday.

We hope you will stop by the Craftin Desert Divas Shop and the 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 first show previews, have giveaways and much more!

Here is my sneak peek project ....

This cow is part of the Dairy Cows set from KaDoodle Bug. The milk sentiment is part of the Simply Moovelous stamp set. I used a Zig pink chalk writer to color in the letters. A little twine bow was added to each of the milk containers.

Isn't this cow too cute!

Inside sentiment is from the Simply Moovelous stamp set too.

Other Materials:
pink, white, black, and silver card stock
pattern paper from scrap box
black Versafine ink
pink ink
black gems

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!

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

Favorite Color Linky at Craftin' Desert Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

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

Party Theme is...

Your Favorite Color

Did you know that brown was my favorite color? I prefer dark brown, but any shade is good. I like brown because it is a natural earth tone. My other favorite colors are dark blue and green.

Here is my project...

I created a cow belly box from My Scrap Chick. I think these are such fun treat boxes. If I make this cow again (he is super cute), I will ink all the edges next time.

I filled the belly with scrap papers that I cut into thin strips and then crimped.

This Craftin' Desert Diva stamp (Just Because) is from the Simply Said set. It is attached with Cappuccino twine.

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...

CDD: one stamp set
My Scrap Chick: $10 Discount Coupon
Scrappin Doodles: $10 G.C.
Creative Embellishments: $20 Gift Voucher to store

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Milk It on the Farm at Exploring Cricut

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today brings a new challenge at Exploring Cricut.

 

The Challenge..."Down on the Farm"

Today, the average U.S. farmer feeds 155 people. In 1960, a farmer fed just 26 people. Want to know more about the American farmer? Check out this link. Lots of interesting farm facts, videos, and recipes.

 

Here is my Design Team project...

Did you know...There are about 920 different breeds of cows in the world. Until the 1850's, nearly every family had its own cow. Well...this is the closest I am going to get to owning a cow.

Today, farmers use machines to milk more than 100 cows per hour. Before milking machines were invented in 1894, farmers could only milk about 6 cows per hour.

It takes about 350 squirts for each gallon of milk from a cow.

More Cows Facts 

 Materials:

K&Company paper

brown, tan, and kraft card stock

From the Kitchen Cricut cartridge ~ cow (p. 75) cut at 2 1/2"

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ milk (p.60) cut at 1"

My Craft Spot stamps ~ Down on the Farm set

brown ink

 brown liquid pearls

pink skittles

pink and brown craft thread

 

Hope you will join us at Exploring Cricut for this week's challenge. Be sure to stop by to see the design team projects. 

 

  Looking forward to seeing your farm project.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

I am Having Some Birthday Fun Today

Good Morning,

 

Not only is today my Exploring Cricut Design Team day, but it is my birthday. I am feeling quite content, especially after I had a student tell me I only looked 25 yesterday. I guess we do not all look like crypt keepers to 9 year olds. : ) What are the plans? Olive Garden and going to pick out a bicycle. Then  I might actually get a little more time to craft. Oh, how I have missed the paper, the gems, the buttons, the dies...

 

Here is my Exploring Cricut project...

I have been wanting to use a cow to make a card for some time, but have never found the right reason.   

Materials:

KI paper ~ Over the Rainbow collection (Leafy and Inkjyet)

black, white, and kraft card stock

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ cow (p. 60) cut at 3" and balloons (p. 30) cut at 2" and 2 1/4"

wiggly eyes

Peapod twine

green gems

white buttons

Spellbinders ~ Beaded Ovals

My Pink Stamper birthday stamp ~ Itty Bitty-licious

Versafine Onyx Black ink

 

Challenges:

 Little Scrap Pieces ~ Black and Green

Card TV ~ Bling It Up!

Shopping Our Stash ~ Emboss It!

Celebrate the Occasion ~ Birthday with twine and button

Paper Playtime ~ Punches and sentiment

Made Especially for You ~ 3 Balloons

Come and Get It ~ Animal

 

Remember to stop by Exploring Cricut for the new challenge on Monday.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana