Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #175 - Anything Goes

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Happy Tuesday everyone and welcome to another fun challenge over at 

Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Anything Goes

Create any card or project...

As you can probably tell I'm still in a "Christmas in July" kinda mood :0)   Christmas time is my favorite time of year and I am definitely counting down the days.. only 149 days to go!!  Here are all the details of my project...

• Cartridges used: Spring Holiday Cards and Just Because Cards
• Patterned Paper: My Scraps (Can't remember what paper stack this is from)
• Solid Cardstock: Recollections
• Peachy Keen Stamps: Smiley Faces Assortment
• Sentiment: Scrappy Moms "A Holiday to Remember"
• Glitter Adhesive Dots: Recollections
• Satin Ribbon: Michael's
• Stickles: Diamond
• White Gel Pen
• Chalks

Well I Hope you liked my project for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Craftin Desert Divas July Release Sneak Peek - Day 4 All Star Sports

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog!

Today I'm joining the Craftin' Desert Divas July Stamp Release. The Die Cuttin' Divas DT is joining in on the fun!!

Welcome to Day 4 of Craftin' Desert Divas July stamp release party!! Each day the CDD DT will be giving you a sneak peek at one of the five new stamp sets. Then, on Friday and Saturday, they will have a blog hop with prizes each day. Both design teams have some amazing creations to share today during this stamp release.

Today we are showcasing the All Star Sports stamp set.

All of the new stamps are 4x6 and Made in the USA. 
Stamps will be available to order on Friday July 25th.

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 show previews first, have giveaways and much more!!

Here are the two projects I created...

For the first card, I wanted to keep it simple and I chose colors that would be perfect for any young adult!

I must say this set is going to be a CDD fan favorite! It is definitely a must have for all of us sports fans!!

For my second project, I wanted to make it fun and cute.  Even the youngest of sports fans would love to receive a card using this fabulous stamp set ;0)

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 also much for joining us today and I hope you will join them again tomorrow for more sneak peeks!!

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #174 - Christmas in July Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Happy Tuesday everyone and welcome to another fun challenge over at 

Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Christmas in July

Create a project with a Christmas theme...

Okay, this challenge was super fun for me :0)  I just LOVE everything Christmas!!!

I purchased the December 25th cartridge last year and had not used it yet.  So I thought this would be the perfect time to break it out and see what I could come up with.

  Here are all the details of my card :0)

Card size is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Cartridge: Teresa Collins “December 25^th”

Solid Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle “Making Merry”

Xyron Machine

MS Glitter “Malchite”

Foam Squares

Well I Hope you liked my Christmas card for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #173 - Just Beachy

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Happy Tuesday!!  Welcome back for another fun weekly challenge over at 

Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Just Beachy

Create a project using a beach theme...

I am just loving silhouette images right now and I found a great one on the Suburbia Cartridge.  When I saw this image, I knew right away it was perfect for this challenge.  Here are all the details of my card :0)

Card size is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Cartridge used: Suburbia

Solid Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned Paper: MME “Fine and Dandy Boy”

Sentiment: Scrappy Moms “ Sun Kissed”

Adhesive Glitter Dots: Recollections “Gold”

Memento Ink: Rich Cocoa

Well I Hope you liked my card for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #172 - Wedding or Anniversary Card

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend!!  It's Tuesday again, which means there is another fun weekly challenge happening over at 

Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Wedding or Anniversary Card

Create a card for a Wedding or Anniversary

I decided to make an Anniversary card for my husband.  Our first wedding anniversary will be here in just a couple of months.  So I decided to go with that and actually be ahead of the game.  Here is what I came up with... 

Card size 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

• Cartridge used: Sweethearts
• Solid Cardstock: Recollections
• Patterned Paper: The Paper Studio “Lola and Luca”
• Sentiment: Jaded Blossom “Simple Sayings 2”
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Journaling Die
• Doodlebug Designs: Adhesive Pearls
• Wink of Stella: Clear

Well I Hope you liked my card for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #171 - I Vow To Thee My Country

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Happy Tuesday!!  Welcome back for another fun weekly challenge over at 

Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

I Vow Thee My Country

Create a project inspired by the country you live in 

When I came across this cute little lady liberty.  I knew right then that I wanted to use her as my main image.  I think she turned out real cute...don't you??

Here are all the details to my project this week....

Card size is 4/14" x 5 1/2"

• Cartridges used: Create a Critter 2
• Solid Cardstock: Recollections
• Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs - “Star and Stripes”
• Jaded Blossom – Flag Die 2
• Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Stars
• Wink of Stella - Clear
• Stickles: Orange Peel

Well I Hope you liked my card for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #170 - Things with Wings

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Happy Tuesday!!  Welcome back for another fun weekly challenge over at 

Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Things with Wings  

Create a project using something that has wings

I used the Jaded Blossom Stamp set Bug-a-boo for my image.  Isn't she the cutest little bee you have ever seen?! I have had this stamp set for a long time now and thought this would be the perfect challenge to use it.

Here are the details to my card...

Card Size is 4/14" x 5 1/2"

• Cartridge used: Elegant Edges (Image Base)
• Solid Cardstock – Recollections
• Patterned Paper – Doodlebug Designs “Flower Box”
• Mini Pearls - Doodlebug Designs “Flower Box”
• Image and Sentiment – Jaded Blossom “Bug-a-Boo”
• TH Distress Ink – “Broken China”
• Prismacolor Pencils and Odorless Paint Thinner
• Wink of Stella – “Clear”
• Foam Squares

Well I Hope you liked my card for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #169 - Black plus One

Hello Crafty Friends,

 It's Tuesday and you know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas!! 

The Challenge this week is...

Black plus One

use Black plus one other color

I decided to use pink as my other color, I really love love the combination!!

Here are all the details of my card this week...

• Cartridges: Elegant Edges and Plantin SB
• Solid Cardstock: Recollections
• Wink of Stella Glitter Pen: Clear
• Sentiment: Paper Smooches “Many Thanks”
• Adhesive Rhinestones: Recollections

I just LOVE the way this card turned out, I hope you like it too :0)

Don't forget to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have for your viewing pleasure ;0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations this week!!

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #168 - Sketch Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

 It's Tuesday and you know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas!! 

The Challenge this week is...

a Sketch

Create a project using the sketch below

I really enjoyed using this sketch!  It's always so much fun tying out different card designs!! Of course, as usual I had to add a little personality to my die cut by using a PK stamp ;0)

Here are all the details....

• Cartridge: Doodlecharms
• Solid Cardstock:  Recollections
• Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye “Sunny Side”
• Spellbinders Nestabilities: “Large Circle Die Cuts”
• PK Stamps: “PKS-18 June 2013”
• Sentiment: Scrappy Moms Stamps “Sun Kissed”
• Doodlebug Mini Pearls – “Flower Box Assortment”
• Stickles – Icicle
• Chalks
• White Gel Pen

Well I hope you enjoyed my project for this week.  Be sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store for you!

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations this week!!

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #166 - Happy Birthday

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Happy Tuesday!!  Welcome back for another fun weekly challenge over at 

Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Happy Birthday  

Create a project for a Birthday

I don't know if it's just me or if this happens to the rest of you all.  But, I never have enough birthday cards on hand when I need them...sigh :0/  I was really happy that this was the challenge this week.  I know that I will be ready for the next birthday that comes along.  Which is very soon, so I guess I'm ahead of the game ;0)  

Here are all the details of my card...

Card size 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

• Cricut Cartridge - Sweet Treats
• Solid Cardstock - Recollections
• Patterned Paper – American Crafts “Hip Hip Horay ”
• Martha Stewart Punch – Lace Edge
• PKS – Princess Face Assortment
• Sentiment - Paper Smooches “Digits”
• Lawn Fawn – Hello Sunshine Mixed Sequins
• Stickles – Orange
• Copic  Marker – “B000 Pale Porcelain Blue”
• Red and White Gel Pens
• Chalks

Well I Hope you liked my card for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #165 - "Wobble It or Add Dimension"

Hello Crafty Friends,

 It's Tuesday and you know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas!! 

The Challenge this week is...

Wobble it or Add dimension

Create a project using an Action Wobble or Dimension (Foam Tape/Squares)

Here is what I came up with for this challenge...

I tried getting a good picture of the watermelon wobbling, but, they all looked  pretty much the same.  Perhaps my camera is not quick enough or maybe I'm just too slow...lol!  Anyway here is the pic of it wobbling...

Isn't he just the cutest little watermelon, just in time for summer ;0)  My project for this week's challenge has both, an Action Wobble and foam squares.  I used the Action Wobble on the watermelon and used the foam squares on the yellow layer mat.  I thought it would add some nice dimension instead of just laying flat on my card base. I really love the way this card turned out, bright and fun ;0)

Here are all the details of my card...

• Cartridge – Simply Charmed
• Solid Cardstock – Recollections
• Patterned Paper – Doodlebug “Fruit Stand”
• PK Stamps – “The Cornies Face Assortment”
• Sentiment – Jaded Blossom “Feeling Fruity”
• Doodlebug Twine “Primary Assortment”
• Action Wobble
• Foam Squares
• Chalks
• White Gel Pen
• Button - My stash

Well I hope you enjoyed my project for this week.  Be sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store for you!

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations this week!!

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #164 - Sketch Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

 It's Tuesday and you know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas!! 

The Challenge this week is...

a Sketch

Create a project using the sketch below

It was really fun using this sketch!  I always enjoy trying out something a little different than my usual "go to" designs!!  I decided to make a belated birthday card using this sketch.  

Here are all the details...

Card size is 5 x 5

• Cartridge – Create a Critter
• Solid Cardstock – Recollections
• Patterned Paper – My Mind’s Eye “Happy Day”
• PK Stamps – The Moodies Asst.
• Lawn Fawn – Hello Sunshine Mixed Sequins
• Sentiment - Printer
• Copic Marker – B000 Pale Porcelain Blue
• Stickles - Diamond
• Chalks
• White Gel Pen

Well I hope you enjoyed my project for this week.  Be sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store for you!

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations this week!!

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

DCD Challenge #163 - Make it Girly

Hello Crafty Friends,

 It's Tuesday and you know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas!! 

The Challenge this week is...

Make it Girly

For the challenge this week I decided to break out one of my image stamps from Hero Arts. I think this little image is so adorable and perfect for this challenge!!  I also knew I wanted to use this fun patterned paper, it just screams "girly" to me :0)  Here are all the details of my card....

• Solid Cardstock - Recollections
• Patterned Paper - Doodlebug Designs "Sweetheart"
• Image - Hero Arts Little Clings "Little Girl with Heart"
• Die Cuts - Spellbinders Nestabilities "Large Circles" and "Large Scalloped Circles" and Lawn Fawn "Stitched Journaling Card Die" and "Hearts Die Cuts"
• Prismacolor Pencils
• Sentiment - Jaded Blossoms "Simple Sayings 2"
• Twine - Martha Stewart 
• Foam Squares

I just LOVE the way this card turned out, I hope you like it too :0)

Don't forget to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have for your viewing pleasure ;0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations this week!!

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Hippity Hoppity Easter Blog Hop

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog and thank you for joining us on the Hippity Hoppity Easter Blog Hop! If you just happened to stumble onto my blog and would like to play along with us. Please do so by starting over at Janet's Blog, we would love for you to join us for all the Easter fun!!

If you came here from Sarah's Blog then you are on the right track!!

We have some awesome projects to share with all of you today, so please make sure to stop by everyone's blog.  You are sure to find some wonderful crafty inspiration and some yummy blog candy along the way as well.  So grab your favorite beverage, sit back and have fun :0)

For today's blog hop I decided to go with a cute little gift tag for an Easter basket I will be giving to a loved one. I picked up this cute little basket at the dollar store and filled it with some Easter goodies!!  All it needed was this cute little tag and now it's ready to go ;0)

Here is a close-up of this cute little tag

Here are the details...

Cartridges - Elegant Edges and Create a Critter 2
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Doodlebug "Hello Spring"
Sentiment - Jaded Blossom "Easter Treats 2"
Memento Ink - "Black Tuxedo"
Twine - The Twinery "Blossom and Pink Sorbet"
Wink of Stella "Clear"
White Gel Pen
Foam Squares

Well I hope you liked my cute little Easter tag :0)  This little tag was super quick and easy to make, perfect for that last minute gift basket!!  

Don't forget to stop by everyone's blog to be entered to win one of these two yummy stamps sets.

The first one is from Blue Moon Creation Crafting Station

The next stamp set is from our blog hop coordinator, Janet

Thanks again for stopping by my blog today and Happy Easter everyone!!  Up next is, Thia's Blog

Here is the complete line up in case you get lost...

Janet - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Teresa-http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
Denise S. - http://www.craftconfectionery.com/
Cathie W.-http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/

Tricia - http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/
Beth~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com
Jessica: http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com
Lori ~ http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Amy E. - http://www.scrapthissavethat.com/
Debbie ~ http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Amanda - http://cricktncrafts.blogspot.com
Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
Diana - www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
Thia- http://bluemooncreation.blogspot.com
Eva -  http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/