Friday, April 26, 2013

My Christmas Card Stash is Low Hop!

Welcome to the My Christmas Card Stash is Low Hop!


It is our sincere hope that this helps to inspire you to get working on those Holiday cards early so as to reduce a little of the stress felt around the season!
You should be coming from Robin's blog but if you just found your way here please start at the beginning at Sarah's  blog.

So here is the first Christmas card to add to my stash for this year. 

 
Here all the details....

Card size is 5 1/4" by 5 1/4"

Items Used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Doodlebug "North Pole"
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Lacey Squares
Peachy Keen Stamps - Santa Tree (PKS 12)
Peachy Keen Stamps - Christmas Tree Die Cut (PKKO-08)
Memento Ink - Black Tuxedo
Starform Glitter Stickers
Corner Rounder Punch
Copic Marker - R24 "Prawn"
Chalks
White Gel Pen

Well I hope you have enjoyed my card for this hop and found some inspiration to get your holiday stash started ;0)  But wait before you go there's some yummy blog candy to sweeten things up!

There will be 2 blog candies for this hop!!

First, There will be a stash prize given out randomly to 1 comment from all the blogs. You MUST comment on all the blogs!! You will have until Tuesday the 30th at 11:59pm CST to comment. Sarah will announce the winner on Wednesday morning. 

The second prize will have a little more work for you to enter. We're going to have a little challenge for you to enter. 1st you will need to stop and comment on every blog. 2nd you will need to create a holiday card/gift tag/general gift giving paraphernalia and enter it at the inlinkz on Sarah's blog. You have a week to enter and you can enter up to 3 projects. The prize for this challenge is a stamp set and crinkle ribbon bundle of YOUR CHOICE from our sponsor Mae Sunshine Designs!  Good luck everyone :0)


Your next stop should be Carla's Blog.

If you get lost along the way here is the whole line up!

Monday, April 22, 2013

FCCB - Challenge Me Monday - #157 3-D Project

Hello Crafty Friends,
Happy Monday!! We have another fun challenge happening this week over at FCCB!!  This weeks fun challenge is a 3-D project.  I decided to make a birthday gift bag since my cousin's birthday is next week. I just love decorating gift bags, they are so much fun!!  I had purchased quite a few on my last trip to the dollar store and they come in quite handy.  I just love being able to make custom gift bags for family and friends, it's almost like part of the gift itself ;0)
Here are all the details of my gift bag...

 
 
Cartridges used
Elegant Edges
Smiley Cards

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - S.E.I. "Happy Day"
Peachy Keen Stamps - Princess Face Assortment
Holiday Ribbon - Jo-Ann's Dollar Section (Christmas)
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Stickles-Orange Peel
Xyron Machine
Martha Stewart Chunky Glitter - Crystal
White Gel Pen
Chalks

Hope you all enjoyed my project for this week's challenge.  So join us this week and have fun sharing your creations with us over at FCCB!!  Don't forget it must have a Cricut cut ;0)

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Monday, March 25, 2013

Have a Tweet Easter!




Hi Crafty Friends,
 
Hope you all enjoyed your weekend!!  I had a wonderful weekend, however it was way too short!!  But then again, aren't they always..lol :0)  Today I am sharing an Easter card that I made this past weekend.  It's so nice to finally be able to get back into crafting a little bit more.  It has been so crazy for me these past few months that I have only been posting on my Design Team days.  So it was a real treat for me to just get out all my supplies and let my creativity take over! Here is what I came up with, hope you all enjoy ;0)
 
Card Size is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 

Cartridges Used
Simply Charmed

Other Items Used
Solid Cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug "Hello Spring"
PK Stamps: "Happy Lashes Assortment"
Memento Ink: "Tuxedo Black"
Colorbox Ink: "Robin's Egg"
Recollections: Adhesive Glitter Dots
Sentiment - JoAnn's Dollar Section
We R Memory Keepers Baker's Twine "Lollipop"
TH Distress Ink: "Worn Lipstick"
White Gel Pen
Colored Pencils
Chalks

Well that's my card for today.  Don't forget to check out FCCB this week, their challenge is Easter Greeting's.  As always, there should be lots of wonderful crafty inspiration going on.  

Have a wonderful week friends!!

Diana

Monday, March 18, 2013

FCCB-Challenge #153 "Spring is in the air"


Hello Crafty Friends,
Happy Monday!! We have another fun challenge happening this week over at FCCB!!  This weeks challenge is called "Spring is in the Air" and you must incorporate either a kite or a balloon in your project.  I decided to go with a birthday card since my Mother-in-law's birthday is next month.  We will be celebrating her birthday over at Disney World...yay!! So I  thought a Minnie Mouse card would be just perfect for the occassion :0)  Here are the details of my card...

Cartridges used
  • Elegant Edges
  • Mickey and Friends
  • Create a Critter

Other items used
  • Solid Cardstock - Recollections
  • Patterned Paper - Sandylion (Mickey Balloons) & Reminisce (Cute Little Dots)
  • Jaded Blossom's - Flag Die 2
  • Sentiment - Computer Generated
  • Martha Stewart - Bakers Twine
  • Stickles - Star Dust
  • White Gel Pen
  • Pop Dots

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my card for this week's challenge. Now it's your turn to show us what you come up with. Don't forget it must have a Cricut cut somewhere on your design. Have a wonderful week and see you all real soon with more crafty goodness ;0)

Thanks for stopping by!

Diana

Monday, March 4, 2013

FCCB Challenge #151 - Bye Bye Birdie



Good morning crafty friends!!

Welcome to another fun weekly challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog! This week’s challenge is to create a project with a Bird.  With Easter quickly approaching, I thought what a great way to incorporate this little chick on an Easter card.  I think she looks so cute, ready for Spring!!  Here are all the details of my card :0)

Cartridges used
Wild Card
Create a Critter

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Doodlebug "
Doodlebug Mini Jewels - "Bubblegum"
Peachy Keen - "Happy Lashes Assortment"
Jade Blossom - "Easter Treats 2"
Small Flower Punch
American Crafts Pigment Ink - Pink
Starform Sticker Glitter Dots - Pink/Silver
Celebrate It Ribbon - Hot Pink
Stickles-Stardust
Corner Rounder Punch
Colored Pencils
Chalks
White Gel Pen

Hope you all enjoyed my card for this week's challenge.  So join us this week and have fun sharing your creations with us over at FCCB!!  Don't forget it must have a Cricut cut ;0)

I will be entering this card in Craftin Dessert Diva's Linky Party

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Monday, February 18, 2013

FCCB - Challenge # 149 - Kiss the Cook

Good morning and Happy Monday everyone!! It's Monday again and you know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut!!! This week our theme is "Kiss the Cook" you need to use a recipe somewhere on your project. Don't forget that it also must have a Cricut cut somewhere on your project ;0) 

For my project I decided to go with a very simple shaped card.  Most of projects lately have been just that, very simple.  I recently moved (late last month) and I still haven't unpacked all my crafting supplies.  I am also very behind on visiting blogs and leaving comments to all of my sweet bloggy friends...so please bear with me :0)  I hope to be back on track very soon!! Here are all the details of my super simple card.  This card would be perfect for a Bridal Shower. 

Cartridge Used
From my Kitchen

Other Items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tea Dye
Stickles - Star Dust
White Gel Pen
Recipe - Computer Generated

Again, super simple project with just a handful of supplies needed.  Okay, so now it's your turn to show us what you come up with!  Stop on by FCCB this week and join us for the fun.  Thanks again for stopping by today!!

Crafty Hugs,
Diana


Saturday, February 16, 2013

Heart Warming Blog Hop!

Welcome to the “Heart Warming" Blog Hop! 
 

We're so happy you could join us today!
If you came from Lucy's Blog then you are in the right place. If not please start over at  Melanie's Blog, we don't want you to miss any of the fun! 

Today's hop is all about hearts, I just love hearts!! Perhaps it's just the romantic in me :0)  I want to share with all of you a card I made my boyfriend for Valentine's Day.




Items Used
Silhouette Store (Cassette Image)
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Bo Bunny "Love Letters"
Red Felt Pen
White & Black Gel Pens
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Stickles - "Star Dust"
Mini Heart Punch (Michael's $1.00 section)
Pop Dots

 Well I hope you have enjoyed my card and the hop!! I am the last stop on the Heartwarming Blog Hop.  Hope you had fun and found some inspiration along the way!!

Thanks for stopping by :0)

Here is the complete line up, have a wonderful day!!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Be Mine Blog Hop!

 
Hello and welcome to the ‘Be Mine Blog Hop! This is the time of year it's all about love!!!  :0) In this hop we will be showcasing projects for Valentine's Day!! Now if you just arrived from Ashley's Blog then you are hoping in the right direction, she is the first stop on this fantastic hop!! So for my project, I decided to make a quick little treat box.  Here are all the details...
 
 
 
Items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Recollections 
Acrylic Box - Jaded Blossom
Sentiment - Jaded Blossom " Simple Sayings Valentine's"
Circle Punch
Scalloped Circle Punch
Colorbox Pigment Ink - Red
Starform Stickers - Pink Metallic
Pop Dots
Mini Heart Punch
Twine _ Doodlebug "Valentine"
Stickles - Red
 
This is a super quick and easy treat box and can easily be mass produced!! Well, I hope you have enjoyed my project for today.  Up next is Liz's Blog!  Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!
 
Thanks for stopping by!!
Diana
 
Here is the complete list, in case you get lost along the way!

 
Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com

 
 

Monday, February 4, 2013

FCCB - Challenge Me Monday - #147 Queen of Hearts

Good morning friends,

It's Monday again and you know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at FCCB!! This week's challenge is "Queen of Hearts" and we are challenging you to link up your creations that have a heart somewhere on it. Ever since I was little I have always loved hearts!!  I guess it's the romantic in me, I just love LOVE :0)  So I really enjoyed this challenge in particular and here is what I came up with.


Cartridge Used
Paisley

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Bo Bunny "Crazy Love"
PKS - Princess Faces Assortment
Sentiment - Studio G
Copic Marker - R29 (For the Heart in the sentiment)
Stickles - Star Dust
Memento Ink - Cocoa Brown
Martha Stewart - Baker's Twine
White Gel Pen
Pop Up Squares
Chalks

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my card for this week's challenge.  Now it's your turn to show us what you come up with.  Don't forget it must have a Cricut cut somewhere on your design.  See you all real soon with more crafty goodness ;0)

Thanks for stopping by!
Diana













Monday, January 7, 2013

FCCB Challenge # - Tag you're it!!

 
Hello crafty friends,
 
It's Monday and you know what that means, it's time for another fun Challenge over at FCCB!!  The challenge this week is "Tag You're It", you need to include a tag somewhere on your project.  It's never too early for me to start planning for the next upcoming holiday/celebration.  So with that in mind, I decided to go with a Valnetine's Day theme.  Here's what I came up with!
 
Cartidges used
Tags, Bags, Boxes and more
Create a Critter
 
Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Doodlebug "Sweet Cakes"
Sentiment - My Creative Time "100% Sweetness"
Peachy Keen Stamps - Princess Face Assortment
K & Company - KP Valentine Chipboard Box (Scrolls)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick
Pigment Ink - Red and Black
Twine - Doodlebug "Valentine"
EK Success Dimensional Stickers - Shimmering Pink Hearts
Pop Up Dots
Chalks
 
Well, I hope you have enjoyed my card for this week's challenge.  Hope you will join us this week over at FCCB and don't forget to include a Cricut cut somewhere on your project :0)  Can't wait to see what you all come up with!!
 
Have a great week!!
Diana
 

Monday, December 31, 2012

FCCB Cricut Crawl-Get Organzed

Good morning everyone!

Happy New Years Eve :0)  Today over at
Fantabulous Cricut we are having a "Get Organized" blog hop!! It's the perfect time to try and organize our hectic lives as we begin a brand new year!! I don't know about you all but I am constantly making to do lists. I try so hard to keep organized but sometimes I have a few lists going at once.  I always write my to do lists on post it notes and scraps of paper.  The problem...they end up everywhere and I can never find them when I need them!!   So, I decided to alter a little composition notebook for me to write my lists and general notes that I may need. This way they're all together in in one place, and easy to find when I need them!

I am so happy the way this little notebook turned out and it really wasn't all that time consuming either...which I love!!  Here are all the details of my altered project :0)

Cartridges Used
Smiley Cards
Simply Charmed

Other items used
Mini Compostion Notebook (purchased at Michael's for .50 cents!!)
Patterned Paper (The Paper Studio-All Seasons II)
Solid Cardstock - My Scraps
Double Sided Adhesive Tape (Recollections-Permanent 1/2 inch)
Peachy Keen Stamps - The Cornies Assortment
Ribbon - (Celebrate it-Brown Satin)
White Gel Pen
Copic Marker - B05
Chalks

Okay, so now it's your turn!! Join us this week over at Fantabulous Cricut for our Cricut Crawl and show us your project for keeping organized this year!!  We can't wait to see all the crafty goodness!!



Here's how the Crawl will work:

1. The crawl will begin at FCCB. Participants will visit each Design Team member's blog to view their FANTABULOUS projects. Participants may follow the provided links at each blog. If you get lost along the way, you can always return to FCCB to follow the links to our Design Team members’ blogs.
 
2. There will be prizes along the way at some of the Design Team blogs, so be sure to check out the goodies up for grabs! *You must meet the Design Team members' stated criteria to be eligible for the individual prizes. Please see each DT member's blog for details and directions.*

 
3. There will also be one GRAND PRIZE at FCCB!! That prize will be awarded to a participant that meets the challenge criteria and posts a link to their project below, drawn randomly by Random.org. Just like every other Challenge Me Monday.

Here's the Line Up:
Missy - http://www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com
Tammy - http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com
Connie - http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Jamie - http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com
Brianna - http://www.Bloeffelbein.blogspot.com
Arin - http://apieceoflifespie.com
Cicily - http://pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com
Cyndy - http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com
Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com (You are here)
Nikki - http://craftycalamities.blogspot.com (Next stop)
Susie - http://susiecrafthappy.blogspot.com
Janea - http://www.recollectionalley.blogspot.com
 
Thanks again for joining us today and have a safe and Happy New Year everyone!!
 
Crafty Hugs,
Diana
 
 



Sunday, December 30, 2012

Jaded Blossom Guest Designer


Hi Everyone! This is Diana from Daisylove Creations and I am so honored to be a guest designer for Jaded Blossom! This is one of my most favorite stamp companies and they have been celebrating their 1st birthday the whole month of December!  Happy Birthday Jaded Blossom!! There have been so many fabulous projects every single day, you are sure to find many great ideas and lots of inspiration.  I know I have :0)
 
So for my project I decided to do a little New Year's Eve Party Favor Box to help you celebrate the new year! 
 

This little party box includes 3 Champagne Party Poppers, which I covered with patterned paper. It also includes a little bag of confetti, along with a party blow horn.  All the essentials needed to ring in the New Year!! 
 
Here are all the supplies I used:
 
Patterned Paper - American Crafts "Merrymint"
Foil Paper - Recollections
Create a Critter Cartridge
Adhesive Clear Gems
 
Well, I hope you all have enjoyed my post today as a Guest Designer for Jaded Blossom.
 
Thanks again Michelle and Candace for allowing me to join in on the celebration of your 1st Birthday Celebration!!
 
Happy (almost) New Year everyone!!
 
Diana

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Heavenly Christmas Blog Hop

Hi Crafty Friends,

Welcome to the Heavenly Christmas Blog Hop!! It's hard to beleive that Christmas is only just 3 days away! If you're like me and have left a few projects for the last minute.  Well, then don't worry because you're in luck!  We have a  fabulous group of ladies on this hop, you are sure to find plenty of inspiration for those last minute projects :0)  If you just arrived from Melanie's Blog then you are definitely on the right on track.  If you just stopped by for a visit and want to join in on all the fun, start over at Lisa's Blog.  We would love to have you play along with us ;0)


For my project today, I decided to make some gift tags.  I just love Gingerbread Men! Since that is my Christmas theme this year, I thought it would just be perfect! 

 
Here are the details for these cute little tags.....

Cartridges Used
Elegant Edges
Just Because Cards

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Bazzill Basics
Patterned Paper - Recollections (purchased last year)
Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Lashes Assortment
Jaded Blossom - Flag Die 2
Sentiment - Jaded Blossom "Winter Penguin"
Memento Inks - Tuxedo Black and Cocoa Brown
Martha Stewart Baker's Twine
Liquid Pearls - Ruby Red
White Gen Pen
Chalks

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my project for today's hop.  Up next is Miranda's Blog.  But wait!! Before you hop on over I have a little Christmas Blog Candy!!
One lucky winner will win the following goodies.....

 
Here's what you'll get ;0) 
1. Fiskars - Tis the Season Stamp Set (28 Clear Stamps)
2. Sizzix - Snowman #2 Die Cut
3. Stickles - Star Dust
4. American Crafts Premium Ribbon


All you need to do to win is:
1.Become a follower of my blog, if you aren't already.
2.Leave me a comment
3.Make sure to leave a way to contact you.
 
The winner for my blog candy will be chosen on Wednesday-December 26th by random.org

Thanks for joining us today and may you have a very Merry Christmas!! 

Here is the complete lineup, just in case you get lost along the way :0)
 
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
Haidee - http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/
Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa - http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca
Melissa - http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com
Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/
Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
 
 


Monday, December 17, 2012

FCCB Challenge #142- Shaped Card





Good morning crafty friends!

It's Monday and you know what that means :0)  Time for another fabulous challenge over at FCCBThis weeks challenge is to make a shaped card.  I just LOVE making shaped cards, there are just so many possibilities!!  So with Christmas right around the corner, I decided to make this card as a gift card holder as well. I will post photos of the inside once I finish that up tonight.  I am a bit behind on my holiday crafting, it has been very crazy for me lately!!   Anyway, here are all the details...

Cartridges Used
Create a Critter 2

 
Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - My Mind's Eye "Merry"
Stickles - Stardust
Stamp - Ditto (Purchased at Michael's)
 
Well, I hope you all have enjoyed my card today.  So stop on over and join us this week over at FCCB.  Don't forget your project must have a Cricut cut included :0)
 
Crafty Hugs, 
Diana 


Thursday, December 6, 2012

Cookies Make Everything Better Blog Hop!!

 
 
Hello crafty friends!
Welcome to our yummy cookie hop today! Cookies make everything better...don't they?  This time of the year we're making our favorites!! If you just happened to stop by my blog today and would like to play along, please start over at Lisa's Blog.  You wouldn't want to miss out on any of the yummy goodness that's in store!!  If you just arrived from  Dena's Blog, then you are definitely on the right track. 
 
For my project I decided to make an invitiation for a Cookie Exhange Party!  These parties are so much fun!!  You always leave with such a great assortment of cookie recipes perfect for the holidays.  And let's not forget lots of yummy cookies too for sampling!!  Here are all the details of my project, plus scroll past my project for the yummy cookie recipe :0)
 
 
Cartridges used
Jolly Holidays
 
Other items used
Solid cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Recollections "Sugar Plums"
Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Lashes
Spellbinders - Ribbon Banners
TH Distress Ink - "Tea Dye"
Memento Ink - Black Tuxedo
Martha Stewart - Red and Brown Baker's Twine
Red Adhesive Gems - my stash
Stickles - Stardust
Chalks
Red colored pencil
 
Hope you all liked my project and now onto a yummy cookie recipe that was given to me by a co-worker of mine a few years back.  I just love CHOCOLATE!! And if it has pecans, even better!! 
 
Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies
 
Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Place butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave until melted, about 1 minute.
Add both sugars to melted butter and stir until combined. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs, stirring until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined and a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate and pecans.
Scoop dough in desired cookie size onto lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies. Leave room between cookies for some spreading.
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake cookies until golden around the edges but a little soft in the center. Baking time will vary depending on the size of the cookies. Smaller cookies (2-inch diameter) bake for 13-15 minutes. Larger cookies may require up to 18 minutes.
Cool on baking sheets on wire racks for a few minutes. Then, transfer from baking sheets to wire racks to cool completely.
Makes about 48 2-inch cookies.
 
These cookies are supper yummy, you should definitely give them a try!! 
 
Thanks for stopping by today,  up next is Janet's Blog
 
Just in case you get lost along the way, here is the complete blog hop lineup.