30 Days of Diemond Dies starting August 1st

Happy Friday everyone! I just wanted to pop in and give you all a heads up that starting August 1st Diemond Dies will be having their 30 Days of Diemond Dies! Woo Hoo! During the 30 Days of Diemond Dies we will be sharing projects featuring Diemond Dies amazing products! In addition there will be drawings and prizes! But that's not all... If you make a purchase at www.diemonddies.com be sure to use my code ddcc to get 20% off and free shipping worldwide on orders of $20 or more! Isn't that fantastic! So please be sure to join us!

#30DaysofDiemondDies #DiemondDies

I've Missed You All!

          My-oh-my how I've missed you all! My sincere apologies for not being around in a while as it has been almost a year since my last post, which I cannot believe it has been that long! I would like to thank everyone that has messaged me to check up on me and who have kept me in their prayers, it has meant the world to me! For those who might not know, sadly the health issues I've dealt with over the years rapidly got worse along with new health problems arising on top of that, I unfortunately had to abruptly take time away from crafting in order to focus on my health. Currently things are being managed as best as possible so I am able to get back to doing what I love, crafting and card making :) I have just started to work on some projects so as I get them completed I will share them with you all. I hope you all will please stay tuned to my blog so we can get to crafting together again ;) Talk to you all soon!

60 Days of Diemond Dies - July Project

          Hello everyone! I am here today to share my July project for the 60 Days of Diemond Dies! In case you didn't see my last post, let me share with you what it is. 60 Days of Diemond Dies it where Guest Design Team Members along with the current DT Members will be sharing projects they've made using Diemond Dies products over a 60 day period. Dee the owner of Diemond Dies will also be giving away some amazing prizes! If you would like a chance to win, and of course after you have viewed my project, hop on over to Diemond Dies Facebook page where you will need to "Like" their page and then comment on the projects featured during the 60 Days of Diemond Dies.
          Dee was so sweet to send me some Diemond Dies products to use on my projects, but her graciousness didn't stop there, as she also gave me two discount offers! The first is a discount code for 10% off your purchases at the Diemond Dies store plus free shipping if you spend $35 or more on products (this is for both US and International orders)! Just use the code thankscharity for that offer. If you spend less than $35 on products use the code save10 to still get 10% off your product order however you will not receive free shipping when you spend less than $35 on products. Aren't these discount offers fantastic! When you are ready to go shopping at the Diemond Dies Store just click here.
           Be sure to save or write down the 10% discount & free shipping code on product purchases of $35 or more which is thankscharity OR the 10% discount code on product purchases less than $35 which is save10 so you will have it ready when shopping. (I will be putting all the direct links down below to Diemond Dies Facebook page, Diemond Dies store, and Diemond Dies YouTube Channel so you can just click on them to be directly taken there)
          Now let me share my project so that you all can head on over to Diemond Dies :) For my card I used the small Diemond Dies Monarch Butterfly Small set. As always I will list all the products I used on my card down below. If you would like to hear more details about my card as well as see the Diemond Dies products I used you can click here to view the video I made on my YouTube channel :)
          Thank you all so much for stopping by today!

Diemond Dies clickable direct links:
Diemond Dies Facebook page
Diemond Dies store
Diemond Dies YouTube Channel
10% discount & free shipping code for product purchases $35 or more - thankscharity
10% discount code for product purchases less than $35 - save10

Supplies List:
Diemond Dies - Monarch Butterfly Small Die Set  (*DTMB)
GeorgiaPacific White Cardstock
Stampin Up Cardstock - Crisp Cantaloupe 
Stampin Up Dye Ink Pad - Crisp Cantaloupe
My Creative Time - StitchedRectangular Frame Dies & More
My Creative Time - More Stitched Rectangular Dies 
Multi Matte Medium.5oz

Multi Matte Medium 4oz 

TombowAdhesive

Scor-Pal/Scor-Tape/SookwangTape
Crafter's Companion - Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner

Silhouette Pick MeUp Tool

EK SuccessPrecision Tip Tweezers

MarthaStewart Spring Loaded Scissors

AmericanCrafts/Cut Up 9" Paper Trimmer
Martha Stewart - Scoring Board Tool

Sizzix Big Shot Machine
SizzixMagnetic Platform

TheStamps of Life - Custom Made Personalized Stamp (used to stamp very back of card) 

(Disclaimer: Any supply links listed above are links solely being used as a guide to show you what those items are. Some links may come directly from the manufacturer while others may not. Unless otherwise stated all products were purchased by me with my own money and in no way am I affiliated with these links nor the businesses associated with them, meaning I receive no compensation for sharing these products with you. I simply share these products because I personally enjoy using them and think you might too. Products provided to me as part of my Design Team Member benefits will be marked with a *DTMB. Please use your discretion should you choose to shop from the links listed above. Thank you.)  

  

Diemond Dies Summer YouTube Hop

          Happy Sunday Everyone! I wanted to let you all know that Diemond Dies is having a Summer YouTube Hop! There are so many wonderful projects for you to see as well as amazing prizes that you could win! There is also a no minimum purchase 15% off discount code plus free shipping both in the US and International! To get this fantastic offer just use code hop15 when purchasing from the Diemond Dies Online Store  (this discount offer and code are only valid from today June 26, 2016 until July 10, 2016) (This is the link to the Diemond Dies Online Store www.diemonddies.com)
          The prizes up for grabs during the Diemond Dies Summer YouTube Hop are one $50 gift certificate and three $10 gift certificates! Aren't those terrific prizes!! For all the details on how you could win just click here to watch this video from Diemond Dies. The deadline to enter is July 10, 2016. (Here is the link to the video if for some reason my link doesn't work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5_j55qfh3c)
          I will be one of the Guest Design Team Members sharing the project I made for the Diemond Dies Summer YouTube Hop so below is a peek into what I made :) I hope you will come join in on the fun over at Diemond Dies YouTube channel! Have a blessed day!

If you like the digital image I used for my project you can purchase it from here: Sherri Baldy My Besties Steampunk Sisters

60 Days of Diemond Dies - Creation #1

          Hello everyone! I am here today to share my first project for the 60 Days of Diemond Dies! In case you didn't see my last post, let me tell you what it is. 60 Days of Diemond Dies is where Guest Design Team Members along with the current DT Members will be sharing projects they've made using Diemond Dies products throughout the months of June, July, and a couple days in August. Dee the owner of Diemond Dies will also be giving away some amazing prizes! If you would like a chance to win, and after you have viewed my project, hop on over to Diemond Dies Facebook page where you will need to "Like" their page and then comment on the projects featured during the 60 Days of Diemond Dies. Easy peasy, right!
          Dee was super kind and sent me some products to use on my projects, but her graciousness didn't stop there, as she also gave me two discount offers! The first is a discount code for 10% off your purchases at the Diemond Dies store plus free shipping if you spend $35 or more on products (this is for both US and International orders)! Just use the code thankscharity for that offer. If you spend less than $35 on products use the code save10 to still get 10% off however your shipping will not be free. Isn't that awesome that you get two codes and chances to win prizes! Woo Hoo! So when you are ready to go shopping at the Diemond Dies Store just click here.
          Be sure to save or write down the 10% discount & free shipping code on product purchases of $35 or more which is thankscharity OR the 10% discount code for product purchases less than $35 which is save10, this way you will have the codes all ready when shopping. (I will be putting all the direct links down below to Diemond Dies Facebook page, Diemond Dies store, and Diemond Dies YouTube Channel so you can just click on them to be directly taken there)
          Well, I better get on with sharing my project so that you all can head on over to Diemond Dies :) For my card I used all the products that Dee sent me because I just loved them all so much that I couldn't decide which to use first so I used them all, lol! As always I will list all the products I used on my card down below. If you would like to hear more details about my card as well as see the Diemond Dies products I used you can click here to view the video I made on my YouTube channel :)
          Thank you all so much for stopping by today! It really does mean a lot that you all took the time, because I know we all have things going on in our daily lives that keep us pretty busy, so I really do appreciate you all!

Front of card measures 6" x 6"

Diemond Dies clickable direct links:
Diemond Dies Facebook page
Diemond Dies store
Diemond Dies YouTube Channel
10% discount & free shipping code for product purchases $35 or more - thankscharity
10% discount code for product purchases less than $35 - save10

Supply List:
Diemond Dies - Cherry Blossom Branch & Flower Die Set (*DTMB)
Diemond Dies - Picket Fence Die (*DTMB)
Diemond Dies - Grass Border Die (*DTMB)
Diemond Dies - Monarch Butterfly Small Die Set  (*DTMB)
Diemond Dies - Cross Stitched Squares 
Recollections Cardstock - Soda
Recollections Cardstock - Blue Ombre 
Lawn Fawn 6 x 6 Paper Pack - Perfectly Plaid   
Georgia Pacific White Cardstock

Stampin' Up Dye Ink Pad - Tempting Turquoise

My Favorite Things Dye Ink Pad - Spearmint

Lime Green Adhesive Bling Jewels 

Multi Matte Medium .5oz

Multi Matte Medium 4oz 

Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools 

Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tool Foam Refills

Tombow Adhesive

Scor-Pal/Scor-Tape/Sookwang Tape
Crafter's Companion - Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner

Silhouette Pick Me Up Tool

EK Success Precision Tip Tweezers

Martha Stewart Spring Loaded Scissors

American Crafts/Cut Up 9" Paper Trimmer
Matha Stewart - Scoring Board Tool
Foldio 2 Portable Photo Studio
Sizzix Big Shot Machine
Sizzix Magnetic Platform
Clear Plate Holder (to hold my card - can be found at Michael's Crafts)
The Stamps of Life - Custom Made Personalized Stamp (used to stamp very back of card)


Challenges Entered:
Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge World Traveler (I thought this would be perfect for traveling to Washington, DC to see the cherry blossoms)
Word Art Wednesday - Challenge #234 & #235 Anything Goes

 

(Disclaimer: Any supply links listed above are links solely being used as a guide to show you what those items are. Some links may come directly from the manufacturer while others may not. Unless otherwise stated all products were purchased by me with my own money and in no way am I affiliated with these links nor the businesses associated with them, meaning I receive no compensation for sharing these products with you. I simply share these products because I personally enjoy using them and think you might too. Products provided to me as part of my Design Team Member benefits will be marked with a *DTMB. Please use your discretion should you choose to shop from the links listed above. Thank you.)  

60 Days of Diemond Dies!

Happy Sunday to everyone! Just wanted to pop in and let you know that today marks the start for the 60 Days Of Diemond Dies event! Woo Hoo! I was so blessed to be given a Guest Design Team spot by the owner Dee! I will be featuring my projects on June 13th and July 11th so be sure to check back to see them! There are many other fantastic creations being featured as well so for the complete line up visit the Diemond Dies Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Diemond-Dies-405160769595096/  To see all the fantastic products Diemond Dies has to offer visit www.diemonddies.com and when shopping use code thankscharity to save 10% & get free shipping on purchases of $35 or more (both USA and International purchases)! I hope you will join us over the next 60 days to see all the wonderful products we use on our creations!

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee!

          Howdy all! I am here today to share a card I made using a super cute digi image from Craftin Desert Divas called Coffee Cup Mouse. I absolutely love coffee so when I saw this my mind started going crazy with all the things I wanted to do and stamp sets I wanted to combine, sadly I couldn't do everything that I wanted or else this card would have been one hot mess, lol! However, I ended up pairing it with some of my most favorite Craftin Desert Divas stamp sets called Thankful Squeaks and Lovies. I of course had to jazz my card up with some sparkly goodness so I used Wink of Stella on my coffee cup and the eyes of that adorable mouse as well as inside on the sentiment. I was also super blessed to receive the new Rose Gold Embossing Powder from Simon Says Stamp which went perfectly with the colors on my card so I used that to emboss the sentiment seen on the front of the card.
          That pretty much wraps up my card but before I finish up I wanted to remind you about all the fun things happening at Craftin Desert Divas during the month of April. Starting April 1st Craftin Desert Divas will be starting a new Monthly Digi Challenge. The theme will is "Welcome Spring", so we would love to have you join us, and by doing so you could have the chance to win a $10 code to use in the CDD Shop! Anytime during the month of April just click here to be taken to the CDD Facebook Gallery where you can find out further details and upload your entry. You can also find the weekly free digital stamp over at the CDD Shop in which you could use for the challenge as long as it fits the theme. Isn't that awesome! Craftin Desert Diva's will be having their "Linky Parties" as well, which you can find all that information in the CDD Facebook Gallery too. Then starting on April 4th they will be starting Sneak Peeks of the April Release which you can click here for all the Release details. Wow, I know that's a lot but it's going to be so much fun so I hope you will join us! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today, it means the world to me that you took the time! I wish you a wonderful day!

Front of Card - A2 Side Fold measuring 5.50" H x 4.25" L

Card Inside

Card Back - You know I love to decorate the back too. Isn't this stamp super duper cute!

Supplies List:
Craftin Desert Divas - Coffee Cup Mouse Digi Image (*DTMB)
Craftin Desert Divas - Thankful Squeaks Stamp Set
Craftin Desert Divas - Lovies Stamp Set
My Creative Time - Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies & More
My Favorite Things - Open Simply Scallops Trio
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers - EB1, EB2, EB5, GB8, GB10, CG1, DG3
Recollections Cardstock - Neutral 

Georgia Pacific White Cardstock

Stampin' Up Ink Pad - Crumb Cake 

Stampin' Up Ink Pad - Soft Suede

Stampin' Up Ink Pad - Baked Brown Sugar

Simon Says Stamp - Rose Gold Fine Detail Embossing Powder (generously given to me by Simon Says Stamp)

Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Pad

EK Success Powder Tool 

Homemade White Enamel Dots 

Versamark Watermark/Embossing Stamp Pad

White Jelly Roll Pen (to add white highlights/detail)

Black Jelly Roll Pen (to add black detail)

Wink of Stella - Clear

Copic Multiliner Pens (to add black detail in areas where alcohol markers are used)

Wescott T-Ruler

Multi Matte Medium .5oz

Tombow Adhesive

Scor-Pal/Scor-Tape/Sookwang Tape
Crafter's Companion - Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner  

Scotch Foam Mounting Tape

Scrapbook Adhesives - Thin White 3D Foam Squares Mix

Scrapbook Adhesives - Thin Black 3D Foam Squares Mix 

Mini Glue Dots 

1/2" Glue Dots 

Silhouette Pick Me Up Tool

EK Success Powder Tool

EK Success Precision Tip Tweezers

Martha Stewart Spring Loaded Scissors

American Crafts/Cut Up 9" Paper Trimmer
Matha Stewart - Scoring Board Tool
Foldio 2 Portable Photo Studio
Sizzix Big Shot Machine
Sizzix Magnetic Platform
Clear Plate Holder (to hold my card - can be found at Michael's Crafts)
The Stamps of Life - Custom Made Personalized Stamp (used to stamp very back of card)

"Shades of Green"

          Happy Saturday ya'll! Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? I myself will be having some crafting fun since I won't be going anywhere due to my kiddos are sick with the flu. Boy that stuff seems to be spreading like wild fire this year! Hoping you all avoid it because I think it's the worst flu my kids have ever had.
          If you plan on getting crafty this weekend then why not make a card and join us for the Craftin Desert Diva's Digi Stamp Monthly Challenge! This month the theme is "Shades of Green". I used this theme to make the card I will be sharing with you today. The image I used is the "My Little Sweet Pea Bear" Digi Stamp from the CDD Shop. The base of my card is an A2 side fold measuring 5 ½ H x 4 ¼ W. I used alcohol markers to color this precious image but then I decided to jazz it up and added shades of green glitter to parts of the image. Woo Hoo, this cutie patootie sparkles like crazy! It also adds a fun element to the card. I have attached pictures of my card below along with a list of all the products I used :)
          We would love it if you played along in the challenge too and by doing so you could have the chance to win a $10 code to use in the CDD Shop! So, when you have finished at my blog click here to be taken to the CDD Facebook Gallery where you can find out further details and upload your entry. You can also find the weekly free digital stamp over at the CDD Shop in which you could use for the challenge as long as it fits the theme. Isn't that awesome! Thanks so much for joining me today! I wish you all a wonderful, blessed, and flu free weekend ;)

Supplies List:

Craftin Desert Divas - My Little Sweet Pea Bear Digi Stamp  (*DTMB) 

Craftin Desert Divas  – Panda Pals Stamp Set 

Craftin Desert Divas  – Tissue Time Stamp Set 

Craftin Desert Divas - Fancy Stitched Label Dies 

My Creative Time - Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies & More

Doodlebug Design Inc. - Limeade Sprinkles 

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Makers - EB1, EB2, GB8, GB10, CG1, CG2, DG2, DG3, FS2

Stampin Up - Wild Wasabi Ink Pad

Green Holographic Glitter (purchased from Michael's Crafts)

Green Iridescent Glitter (purchased from Michael's Crafts)

The Paper Studio - The Basics Paper Pack

The Paper Studio - Poteeka Souffle

Georgia Pacific White Cardstock

White Jelly Roll Pen (to add white highlights/detail)

Black Jelly Roll Pen (to add black detail)

Wescott T-Ruler

Multi Matte Medium .5oz

Tombow Adhesive

Scor-Pal/Scor-Tape/Sookwang Tape
Crafter's Companion - Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner  

Scotch Foam Mounting Tape

Scrapbook Adhesives - Thin White 3D Foam Squares Mix

Scrapbook Adhesives - Thin Black 3D Foam Squares Mix 

Mini Glue Dots 

1/2" Glue Dots 

Silhouette Pick Me Up Tool

EK Success Powder Tool

EK Success Precision Tip Tweezers

Martha Stewart Spring Loaded Scissors

American Crafts/Cut Up 9" Paper Trimmer
Matha Stewart - Scoring Board Tool
Foldio 2 Portable Photo Studio
Sizzix Big Shot Machine
Sizzix Magnetic Platform
Clear Plate Holder (to hold my card - can be found at Michael's Crafts)
The Stamps of Life - Custom Made Personalized Stamp (used to stamp very back of card) 

 

(Disclaimer: Any supply links listed above are links solely being used as a guide to show you what those items are. Some links may come directly from the manufacturer while others may not. Unless otherwise stated all products were purchased by me with my own money and in no way am I affiliated with these links nor the businesses associated with them, meaning I receive no compensation for sharing these products with you. I simply share these products because I personally enjoy using them and think you might too. Products provided to me as part of my Design Team Member benefits will be marked with a *DTMB. Please use your discretion should you choose to shop from the links listed above. Thank you.)