Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Birthday Giveaway

Hello and Happy Tuesday!!
Today is my birthday...YEAH!!
I recently won a birthday giveaway over
So I decided to Pay it Forward and have
a Birthday Giveaway of my own.
 
I have included 5 6x6 paper pads
some enamel dots, Spellbinders Tag Dies,
2 Craftin Desert Divas Stamp Sets
and 4 packs of CDD Sequins!!
 
Here is what you need to do for a chance to win:
1). Become a follower or subscribe via email
2.) Leave me a comment and a way to reach you should you win
3.) For an extra chance: Like my Facebook FAN page HERE
(add a comment if you did so)
4.) For another extra chance: Follow my on Instagram @ksalido
(add a comment if you did so)
 
I will pick a winner on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th)
 
Thanks so much for following my blog
and Good Luck!!
 


Sunday, April 26, 2015

Craft It Up and Link It Up – Mother's Day


Welcome to a new Craftin Desert Divas linky party!!!

This week is MOTHER'S DAY!! 
Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly
linky party here. Tara will designate a theme and invite you to share
projects you've made!!  And don't forget about the prizes!
Every linky party will have a sponsor and a winner, plus a top 3!
The winner will be announced on a semi-weekly basis. 
The more times you link up, the more chances you have to win!! 
Sponsors will be announced
at the beginning of every linky party.
This party sponsors are...
CDD- One stamp set

TCBJ - $25 Gift Card
(regular priced patterns only)

And now for my project:
With Mother's Day just around the corner
I made this lovely card for my mother-in-law
The roses are a  file from the Silhouette Store
I used Design ID #66298
I created an offset and resized it almost to the size of the
original cut.  I cut both pieces out of white paper.
I watercolored the offset using Tim Holtz Distress Inks
in Pickled Raspberry and Mowed Lawn.
 I used my Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Markers
to color in the top layer.
The card base is from Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbon 
The Just for Mom stamp set had just the right
pieces to build my sentiment.
I also added a few of the large pink sequins
from the Dream Catcher Mix.
 

Thanks for stopping by!!


 
 
 








Friday, April 24, 2015

A Spring Bouquet

Hello and Happy Friday!!

In case you didn't know, Craftin Desert Divas is now
carrying sequins.  The were released with the April Release last week.
Today, Tara is adding several new types of sequins today and
I think you are going to love them!!  You can see all the
new sequins in the picture above or in the shop HERE

Over on the CDD Blog today, several of the DT members are 
sharing projects using some of the new sequins.
I used the Spring Bouquet Sequins on my card today.

 I wanted to do something other than a shaker card to show
that you can use sequins even if you don't do shaker cards!!

I used one of the cute little bears from the
Blooming for You Stamp Set as well as the sentiment.
I colored the bear and the background using my Spectrum Noir Markers
and the paper and sprinkles are from Doodlebug.



Thanks for stopping by today :)


Friday, April 17, 2015

CDD Stamps April Release Blog Hop

Welcome to the CDD April Stamp Release Blog Hop. 
All stamps are in the CDD Shop and now available for purchase.
Just Bugcause stamps will have no SVG outlines.
 

You may purchase stamps HERE
 
Friday Just Bugcause bundle special...
 $29.99
In stock only. Ends 4/17 9pm MST.

Most stamps have an SVG outline that is free to you.
Please check in the CDD Shop under the SVG files category BEFORE
you purchase to see if one is available. The SVG outlines makes it so easy.
You just cut out the image with your machine and then stamp on it.
The SVG file will be in the CDD Gallery under the file tab
and available for you to download.

Here are the release specials for you:
1. Use Code: April to receive 10% off your entire order.
Sale starts on 4/17 and ends 4/26 10pm MST.
 
2. Purchase 4 bags of sequins and get 1 free!
Just put a note in the order comments with what sequin
you would like as your free one and it will be added in.
Ends 4/26 10pm MST.
 
Here's what I've created for you today...
I have created a pretty simple card, but I just love the
way it turned out!!  I used the Just Bugcause Stamps and Dies.
Most of the ladies on the team used the cute little buggies
from this set, so I decided to do something a little different.
I stamped a bunch of the leaves onto the corner of this card
and then colored them all in using my Spectrum Noir Markers.
And then just to had a little more interest and dimension,
I used the leaf die to cut some leaves out of different
Doodlebug Pattern Papers,  I pop dotted them randomly
over some of the colored leaves.

I embossed my sentiment using Zing Embossing Powder, but
I am a sloppy embosser...lol  I always seem to get
specks of the powder  where I don't want them even when
 using an embossing buddy!!  I added a few Doodlebug Sprinkles
and a little bit green twine.  I also used my Prima Distressing Tool
to rough up the edges of the white paper.

There is a link to this free SVG pattern somewhere in today's hop lineup.

We have a new lineup and freebie for tomorrow's hop.

Your next stop on the hop is the amazing NICOLE

 
Friday lineup..
CDD - www.craftindesertdivas.com
Mayra- http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Karen- http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Jessica M- https://colorfulcraftygal.wordpress.com/
Donna- http://createdbydonnak.blogspot.com/
Shelly- http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/
Michelle- http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Nicole- http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/
TCBJ- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Craftin Desert Divas April Release Sneak Peek - Day 4




 Today is Day 4 of the sneak peeks for the April stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas. We have 4 new stamp sets and 1 die set.

 These images and sentiments come with a SVG outline that is FREE to you. They are in the CDD Gallery on Facebook under the files tab.
Here are the release specials for you:
1. Use Code: April to receive 10% off your entire order. Sale starts on 4/17 and ends 4/26 10pm MST.
2. Purchase 4 bags of sequins and get 1 free! Just put a note in the order comments with what sequin you would like as your free one and it will be added in. Ends 4/26 10pm MST.
3. Just Bug-Cause stamp and die combo set will be at a special price Friday ONLY!! Both stamp and die will be in stock on Friday and this price is for what's in stock only.  Ends 4/17 9pm MST.
Each day, there will be a new FREE SVG pattern.  You can email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to request it. You must comment and follow each blog in order to get the free file. Join us this Friday & Saturday for our hop and more free files!!


Today we are showcasing RAIN OR SHINE.

Here's my project I've created for you...
I created this sweet little card using no pattern paper!!
The images on the set are so darn cute, I wanted them to be the highlight!
I actually colored the background using my Spectrum Noir markers.
It is hard to see, but the sky is grey!! 
The girl, umbrella, frog, raindrops and splashes are all
stamps included in this set!!
I colored everything with my Spectrum Noir markers. 
This stamp set also has some great sentiments
Be sure to join us tomorrow for another great new stamp set.

Here's today's free pattern:
Email craftindesertdivas@gmail dot com to get your pattern.




Be sure to comment and follow each blog in order to get the freebie pattern.

CDD stamps are..
 4x6 stamps
 Stamps & Dies are made in the USA
Stamps & dies will be available to order on Friday.

We hope you will stop by 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 Divas' stamps. In this group, we show previews first, have giveaways and much more!

Thank you so much for joining us today.  I hope you will visit the CDD blog tomorrow for Day 1 of our Hop.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Craftin Desert Divas April Release Sneak Peek - Day 3

 Today is Day 3 of the sneak peeks for the April stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas. We have 4 new stamp sets and 1 die set.

 These images and sentiments come with a SVG outline that is FREE to you. They are in the CDD Gallery on Facebook under the files tab.
Here are the release specials for you:
1. Use Code: April to receive 10% off your entire order. Sale starts on 4/17 and ends 4/26 10pm MST.
2. Purchase 4 bags of sequins and get 1 free! Just put a note in the order comments with what sequin you would like as your free one and it will be added in. Ends 4/26 10pm MST.
3. Just Bug-Cause stamp and die combo set will be at a special price Friday ONLY!! Both stamp and die will be in stock on Friday and this price is for what's in stock only.  Ends 4/17 9pm MST.
Each day, there will be a new FREE SVG pattern.  You can email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to request it. You must comment and follow each blog in order to get the free file. Join us this Friday & Saturday for our hop and more free files!!


Today we are showcasing JUST FOR MOM.

Here's my project I've created for you...
I created another fun shaker card!!
I used the Banner Dies again, this time the larger
banner die and the oval die.
The sequins are Dream Catcher Sequins
I love this mix!!  I also added some of the
cute little flowers from the Just for Mom stamp set.
I colored the MOM sentiment with my 
Spectrum Noir Markers.
The paper is Doodlebug, of course...lol
the Flowers are from Prima.

Be sure to join us tomorrow for another great new stamp set.

Here's today's free pattern:
Email craftindesertdivas@gmail dot com to get your pattern.


Be sure to comment and follow each blog in order to get the freebie pattern.

CDD stamps are..
 4x6 stamps
 Stamps & Dies are made in the USA
Stamps & dies will be available to order on Friday.

We hope you will stop by 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 Divas' stamps. In this group, we show previews first, have giveaways and much more!

Thank you so much for joining us today.  I hope you will visit the CDD blog tomorrow for more sneak peeks.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Craftin Desert Divas April Release Sneak Peek - Day 2

Today is Day 2 of the sneak peeks for the April stamp release at Craftin Desert Divas. We have 4 new stamp sets and 1 die set.

 These images and sentiments come with a SVG outline that is FREE to you. They are in the CDD Gallery on Facebook under the files tab.
Here are the release specials for you:
1. Use Code: April to receive 10% off your entire order. Sale starts on 4/17 and ends 4/26 10pm MST.
2. Purchase 4 bags of sequins and get 1 free! Just put a note in the order comments with what sequin you would like as your free one and it will be added in. Ends 4/26 10pm MST.
3. Just Bug-Cause stamp and die combo set will be at a special price Friday ONLY!! Both stamp and die will be in stock on Friday and this price is for what's in stock only.  Ends 4/17 9pm MST.
Each day, there will be a new FREE SVG pattern.  You can email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to request it. You must comment and follow each blog in order to get the free file. Join us this Friday & Saturday for our hop and more free files!!


Today we are showcasing HAPPY THOUGHTS.

Here's my project I've created for you...

My granddaughter just turned 12 last week and I needed a birthday card for her.
I decided to use the cute girl from the Happy Thoughts Stamp Set, but I covered
the kite with the balloons from Totally Turtle from the March Release.
I just cut out the balloons only and glued them over the kite,
 I colored her in with my Specturm Noir Markers
 I decided to use the new Banner Dies to make a little shaker.
I used the smaller banner die, and cut the window with a
Spellbinders die.  The numbers are from the All Aboard Stamp Set.
I also used the new True Love sequins!!
The Happiness Enclosed sentiment is from the new Happy Thoughts Stamps. 
The pattern papers and Sprinkles are from Doodlebug
For the inside I used a sentiment from Bring on the Cake
I added a little money pocket on the other side
and tucked in a little cash!!

Be sure to join us tomorrow for another great new stamp set.

Here's today's free pattern:
Email craftindesertdivas@gmail dot com to get your pattern.




Be sure to comment and follow each blog in order to get the freebie pattern.

CDD stamps are..
 4x6 stamps
 Stamps & Dies are made in the USA
Stamps & dies will be available to order on Friday.

We hope you will stop by 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 Divas' stamps. In this group, we show previews first, have giveaways and much more!

Thank you so much for joining us today.  I hope you will visit the CDD blog tomorrow for more sneak peeks.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Craft It Up and Link It Up – SHAKER


Welcome to a new Craftin Desert Divas linky party!!!

This week is SHAKER!! 
Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly
linky party here. Tara will designate a theme and invite you to share
projects you've made!!  And don't forget about the prizes!
Every linky party will have a sponsor and a winner, plus a top 3!
The winner will be announced on a semi-weekly basis. 
The more times you link up, the more chances you have to win!! 
Sponsors will be announced
at the beginning of every linky party.
This party sponsors are...
CDD- One stamp set
TCBJ - $25 Gift Card
(regular priced patterns only)

And now for my project:
I made a super quick and easy
shaker card using a file from the Silhouette Store
I used Design ID #59930
I created a shaped card by making an offset
and welding two together.
 My sentiment is from an oldie but a goodie!!
I used Summer Lovin
The pattern paper and sprinkles
are from Doodlebug
You find this set HERE
 
Now I can't wait to see what kind of SHAKER you create!!

Thanks for stopping by!!


 
 
 








Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Just Because

Hello and Happy Wednesday!!
It's my turn to post over at
Craftin Desert Divas
It's all about Spring this week at CDD
and I have a sweet little project to share with you today
I created this darling little flower purse
using a Design ID #77549 from the Silhouette Store  
The paper for the purse is from Doodlebug's Hello Sunshine Line
This flower is so pretty and so easy to put together! 
I embossed using the Swiss Dots folder and inked
the edges using my Prima Chalk Edgers.
I added a tag and sentiment from Short & Sweet Tags

 This stamp set is so versatile!!
You can purchase it HERE
 
Thanks for stopping by!!