I Treasure You Card

Hello and Happy New Year! Today I want to share with you a I Treasure You Card that I made as my Design Team inspiration project for our Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog January Challenge.

For my card I used the Adorable Vilda Stamp: Pirate with Sword V208 that you can find in the Vilda Shop here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=4086361

You can also find the Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog here: http://vildastampschallengeblog.blogspot.com/.

To make my card first I stamped the super cute Pirate stamp onto 110 lb. plain white card stock. Next I colored the image in with Copics, and then used a white paint pen to add my highlights. I then fussy cut the image out and set him aside while I assembled my card base.

To create my shaker card base I used the crazy stitched frame dies from CDD and layered the 2 smallest frames together to create my shaker card window. I cut the frame from plain white card stock and then used distress ink in vintage photo to make the frame look like a worn map. Then for the background of my shaker card I used a die cut of a wave as a mask. I just blended distress ink in Mermaid Lagoon over the mask and then continued this same process until I had all the waves that I desired. 

Next I used a micron pen to add the map details to the top of the shaker, and then attached clear acetate to the inside of the window. After that I added foam tape around the edge of the frame and filled it with sequins. I then attached it to the back of my card and placed my pirate onto the front with foam tape for some added dimension. 

To finish I added black ribbon, rhinestones, and a skull die cut for some extra embellishment. I hope that you enjoy my card and are inspired to try out your own creations with these Amazing stamps! I also hope that you will join in our challenge for your chance to win some wonderful Vilda Stamps prizes!

Winter Wishes Gnome Card

Hello Again Everyone! Today I want to share with you another Christmas Card that I created using some Gorgeous stamps from Vilda Stamps!

To make my card I used the following stamps: Hugging Gnome V234 that you can find in the Vilda Shop here:

http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=10138414

and Steampunk Christmas With English Lyrics V847 that you can find in the shop here:

http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=76088851

To create my card first I stamped the Gnome onto 110 lb. plain white card stock. Next I colored the image in with Copics, and then used a white paint pen to add the highlights. After that I cut the snow globe with dies from Craftin Desert Diva's. I then used Distress Ink in Mermaid Lagoon to create my background. Next I attached all of the layers to my card base and then added some foliage and a bow for some added interest. To finish I embossed my sentiment with the Winter Wishes stamp in white embossing powder at the top of my card. Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that you are inspired to try out your own creations with these Amazing stamps!

Candy Cane Wishes

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Christmas Card that I made using some Adorable stamps from Vilda Stamps!

To create my card I used the following Vilda Stamps:

Gingerbread Men V22 that you can find in the shop here:

http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=5929202

and Large Gingerbread House V228 that you can find in the Vilda shop here:

http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=10138282

To make my card first I stamped the Gingerbread House and the Gingerbread Man onto 110 lb plain white card stock. Next I colored all of the images in with Copics, and then used a white paint pen to add my highlights. After that I fussy cut the images and set them aside. I then cut my background mat from plain white card stock and used Distress Ink in Mermaid Lagoon and a foam sponge to blend from darker at the top to a lighter blue at the bottom. Next I assembled all of my card layers and then attached the stamped images with foam tape for some added dimension. To finish I added a bow, a glitter gingerbread, and some rhinestones for some extra sparkle and interest. I hope that you are inspired by my card and try out your own creations with these Amazing stamps! Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!

Winter Wishes Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Winter Wishes card that I created for the Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog December Challenge using some amazing stamps from Vilda Stamps.

To create my card I used the following Vilda Stamps: Steampunk Christmas with English Lyrics V847 that you can find in the shop here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=76088851

and Santa V346 that you can find in the shop here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=4136468

You can also find our current Challenge on the Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog here: http://vildastampschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

We invite you to enter your own projects for your chance to win some Amazing Vilda Stamps prizes. 

To create my card first I stamped the background sentiment and ornaments onto 110 lb plain white card stock. Next I used Distress Ink in Mermaid Lagoon to blend from a darker blue at the top to a lighter blue at the bottom. I then lined up my background die to frame the sentiment and then cut the upper scalloped frame from glitter card stock with the Inner Scalloped Frame Dies from CDD. 

I then stamped the Santa onto 110 lb. plain white card stock and colored him in with Copics. Next I fussy cut him out and attached him to my card base with foam tape for some added dimension. To finish I added some glitter Christmas floral foliage using the Winter Wonderland Dies from CDD.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, and we hope that you will join us for our Challenge!

Winter Fairy Card

Hello again Everyone! I have one last Winter Fairy Card to share with you today using another Gorgeous Fairy from Vilda Stamps.

To create my card I used Fiona stamp V65 that you can find in the Vilda shop here:

http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=4041497

To make my card first I stamped this sweet fairy image onto 110 lb. plain white card stock. I then colored the image in with Copics and used a white paint pen to add my highlights. Next I colored my background with distress ink in Mermaid Lagoon onto watercolor paper. I then added a snowy hill cut from white glitter card stock. Next I attached all of the layers to my card base and then used foam tape to give the fairy some extra dimension. To finish I added holly, ribbon, and rhinestones for some extra embellishment. Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope that my card has inspired you to make your own creations using these wonderful stamps.

Fairy Christmas Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Fairy Christmas Card that I created using one of the Beautiful fairy stamps from Vilda Stamps.

To make my card I used the stamp Fairy Reading V513 that you can find in the Vilda Shop here:

http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=5389308

To create my card first I stamped this sweet fairy onto 110 lb. plain white card stock. I then colored the image in with Copics and then fussy cut her out. Next I cut my mats and frames and used Distress Ink for the snowy background. I then added the falling snow with a white paint pen. After that I attached all of the layers to my card base. To finish I added some die cut snow flakes and some holly and rhinestones for some extra embellishment. I hope that you enjoy my card and are inspired to make your own creations using these wonderful stamps!

Vilda Home Sweet Home Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Home Sweet Home Card that I created for the Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog for our November Challenge.

To create my card I used V153 Mushroom Apartments and Small Mushrooms that you can find here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=9609566

You can also find the Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog here: http://vildastampschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ Our Challenge is anything goes. Just enter any of your newly created projects and link them to our Challenge for your chance to win some Amazing Vilda Stamp prizes!

To make my card first I stamped the adorable mushroom house and extra mushrooms onto 110 lb. plain white card stock. I then colored all of the images in with Copics and used a white paint pen to add my highlights. After I was done coloring in the images, I then fussy cut them out and inked the edges with Ocean Colorbox chalk ink for some added dimension. 

Next I cut all my mats, frames, and embellishments using dies from CDD and attached them to my card base. I then used foam tape to attach the little mushrooms to my card for some extra height and interest. To finish I added ribbon and rhinestones. I hope that you enjoy my card and are inspired to create some of your own projects using these super cute stamps. We also hope that you will join us for our challenge. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day!

Sugar Bat Halloween Card

Hello again Everyone! I have one last Halloween Card to share with you today using two super cute stamp sets from Vilda Stamps.

For my card I used the following Vilda Stamps: Sugar, Cinnamon, and Lime V19 that you can find in the shop here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=9454424

and Halloween Kit 2014 V817 that you can find in the shop

here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=24344981

To create my card first I cut my background panel from plain white 110 lb. card stock with a die and then masked off the moon by just cutting a circle from masking paper. I then stamped the bottom hills with the tomb stones, and the bats using stamps from the Halloween Kit. Next I blended my background over the stamps with Distress ink in Ripe Persimmon and Seedless Preserves to create my Halloween night sky. Once I was happy with the blended sky, I then removed the mask on the moon and then added a black die cut tree to my scene.

Next I stamped the Adorable Sugar Bat girl, pumpkin, and Halloween Banner onto plain white card stock. After the ink was dry, I then colored all of the images in with Copic Markers. Once I was done coloring the images, I fussy cut them out, and attached them to my card base with foam tape for some added dimension. To finish my card I added some coordinating mats, ribbon, and rhinestones for some extra embellishment and interest.  Thank you so much for stopping by, and I hope that my card inspires you to try your own creations using these Amazing stamps!

Halloween Owl Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Halloween Owl Card that I made with an Amazing stamp set from Vilda Stamps!

To create my card I used Halloween 2014 (A6-Kit) V817 that you can find in the Vilda Stamps shop here:

http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=24344981

This set has so many fun images that can be combined to make some wonderful Halloween scenes. To make my card first I stamped the large tree onto 110 lb plain white card stock. Next I masked off the tree and then stamped the owl so that it looks like it is sitting on the branch. I then stamped some of the little spider webs, spiders, and bats to complete my scene.

After that I masked the tree and owl off so that I could use Distress inks to blend together for my background and not worry about accidentally coloring over the owl or tree. I first layered the brightest orange color called Ripe Persimmon at the top and then transitioned to my darkest purple color called Seedless Preserves at the bottom. I blended both colors together using a foam makeup applicator for a smooth blend. Once I was done with my background I then removed the masks and used Copic markers to color the owl and tree. I wanted to try something fun and different for the owl so I decided to color him in green tones to contrast the purple witch hat. I love how by just using a different color combination you can create a completely different mood for your card.  To finish my card I added flowers, rhinestones, and the little Halloween sentiment that comes with the stamp kit for some extra embellishment. Thank you so much for stopping by, and I hope that my card inspires you to try out your own creations with these Fantastic stamps!

Fluffy Clouds and Sweet Dreams Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Fluffy Clouds and Sweet Dreams Card that I made for our very first Challenge for the Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog.

To create my card I used an Adorable stamp from Vilda Stamps called Sleepy Heads Sweet Dreams V837 that you can find in the Vilda Shop here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=35685329

You can also find our new Challenge Blog here: http://vildastampschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Our challenge is anything goes using a Vilda Stamp. We hope that you will join in our Challenge with your own creations for your chance to win some Fantastic prizes. 

To make my card first I stamped the cute sleepy boy onto 110 lb. plain white card stock. Next I colored the image in with Copics. I then fussy cut the image out. After that I cut my mats and frames using the Crazy Stitch Frame Dies and Stitched Scalloped Dies from CDD. I  then used distress ink in mermaid lagoon to accent the edges and add the clouds using the cloud die cutout to stencil the background. To finish I added the sweet image to my card with foam tape for some added dimension, and then added ribbon and die cut stars for some extra sparkle. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and we hope that you will join us! 

Boo Crew

Hello Craftin Desert Diva's Fans! Today I want to share with you a planner spread and planner shaker dashboard I made using our New Boo Crew Bundle!

For my planner spread, shaker dashboard and planner clips I used the following CDD Goodies:

New Boo Crew Planner Bundle

Boo Crew Svg Stamp Outline

New Fall Harvest Sequins

Crazy Stitched Frame Dies

Mini Shaker Clip Dies

Shaker Tag Dies

To create my shaker dashboard first I took a sheet of the Doodlebug paper pad included in the bundle and trimmed it down to fit my personal planner. I then used the largest of the crazy stitched frame dies to add the stitching around my dashboard. I then cut off a 1/2" strip on the left side and saved it to be able to punch the holes, but still have it match up perfectly with the rest of the shaker. Next I used some of the Doodlebug washi tape from the Boo Crew Bundle to trim the top and the bottom of my dashboard. After that I used my fuse tool and created a 1/2" pocket for the small strip. Next I placed the rest of the matching paper inside the second pocket I created and filled it with some of the new Fall Harvest Sequins, and then finished sealing my shaker dashboard with the fuse tool. After that I used a hole punch over the 1/2" decorative strip of paper so that it would fit perfectly inside my planner. Next I cut the svg outlines for the Boo Crew stamps from plain white 110 lb. card stock and then stamped the images onto them. After that I colored in all of the images with Copic markers, and then used my sticker maker machine to attach them to the front of my dashboard. 

Next for the planner clips I used the bow die from the Shaker Tag Dies and the skull from the Boo Crew set to create the sweet bow. Then for the mini shaker clip I used the Mini Shaker Clip Dies, Doodlebug paper from the Boo Crew Bundle, the little witch stamp from the new Boo Crew stamp set, and the new Fall Harvest Sequins. Lastly the little Ghost and Pumpkin clips are from the new Boo Crew Bundle in which each bundle will randomly receive either a ghost or a pumpkin.

Next to create my planner spread I used many of the contents from the new Boo Crew Bundle. First I cut out the little haunted house from the Doodlebug paper pad and attached it to my planner. I then used the Doodlebug washi tape from the bundle to accent the top and bottom of my planner pages. After that I added the Cute little trick or treaters from the Boo Crew Bundle stamp set all along the bottom of my planner spread to create my scene. I cut them out using the svg outlines just like I did on my shaker dashboard. To finish I added little flags to accent certain days using the mini shaker tag dies and cut them from the Doodlebug paper. 

Make sure you set your alarms for 11 am EST on 9/19 because our Boo Crew Bundles will be added to the shop and they are very limited in quantities. Once they sell out they will not be restocked. Also make sure you follow our Sept. Release Event on Facebook that you can find here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1995513407341761/ There is also a special discount code  that you can use on the bundle for $5 off and Free US Shipping use code Septbundle. I hope that my project has inspired you to try out your own creations with this Amazing Boo Crew Bundle! 

Elf Mini House Card

Hello Again Everyone! Today I would like to share with you an Elf Mini House Card that I made.

To create my card I used the following Vilda Stamps:

V688 Small Houses Kit that you can find here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=16710390

and V371 Elf that Stretches Out His Arms.

To create my card first I stamped the images onto 110 lb. plain white card stock. Next I colored all of the images in with Copics and then used a white paint pen to add my highlights. Next I fussy cut all of the stamped images out and set them aside. After that I cut all of my mats and frames from patterned card stock and attached them to my card base. I then used foam tape to attach the colored stamped images for some added dimension. To finish I added a die cut sentiment, rhinestones, glitter clouds, and a die cut vine for some extra embellishment. I just Love these Adorable little houses and I hope that my project has inspired you to try out your own creations with these Beautiful stamps. Thank you for stopping by and I wish you a wonderful day!

Sweet Dreams Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Sweet Dreams Card that I made.

To create my card I used the Adorable stamp from Vilda Stamps V837 Sleepyheads Sweet Dreams that you can find in the shop here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=35685329

To make my card first I stamped the Sleepyheads girl onto plain white 110 lb. card stock. I then colored the image in with Copics. Next I fussy cut her out and set her aside. I then cut my frames and mats from patterned card stock and attached them to my card base. Next I attached the little girl to the front of my card with foam tape for some added dimension. I then added some little cloud accents, a bow, and rhinestones for some extra embellishment. To finish I stamped the sentiment onto a banner I cut from plain white card stock, and inked the edges with Colorbox chalk ink in Ocean. Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope that my project has inspired you to try out your own creations with these Beautiful stamps!

CDD August Release Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the Craftin Desert Divas August Release Blog Hop. We have some wonderful stamps and dies that we will be sharing with you.

All stamps are in the CDD Shop and now available for purchase HERE.

We also offer SVG stamp outlines for .99 they work perfectly with your cutting machine. You must have a program that opens these files. This is a great alternative to coordinating dies and much less expensive.

Here's what I've created for you...

To create my planner spread I used the following CDD goodies:
New Bug Squad Stamps
New Mini Shaker Clip Dies
Plan It Out Stamps
Flowers In Bloom Stamps
and Doodlebug Rainforest Washi Tape.

To make my planner pages first I trimmed the top and bottom of my planner pages with the Doodlebug Rainforest Washi Tape. Next I used the Plan It Out stamps to stamp my checklists and daily chores and activities. I then stamped all of the bugs from the Bug Squad stamp set onto their svg outlines and then colored them in with Copics. I then attached 2 of them to colored paperclips and the others I glued into my planner. Next I used the Plan It Dies to cut the mini banners from patterned card stock and then glued them into my planner as well. To finish I colored any of the remaining images that were stamped directly onto the planner pages with Prismacolor Premier Pencils. I just love these little bugs from the Bug Squad Stamp set. They are so much fun and can be used in so many different ways. I hope you enjoy all of these exclusive stamps and dies from this months release as much as I did designing them for you.
Here are the specials for this release:

**New Shimmer sequins will be on SALE for $1.00.

**FREE SHIPPING with minimum on orders placed.

Shipping minimum orders:

$10 USA use Code: 10SHIP

$15 International use Code: 15SHIP

Enjoy this special for in stock items only 8/22 thru 8/31 at 10pm MST

All Stamps and Dies are made in the USA.

 I am your last stop today! We thank you so very much for joining us today and hope that you are inspired to try your own projects using these super fun stamps and dies!

Mon 8/22

CDD- http://www.craftindesertdivasblog.com/

Saundra- http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/

Jan- http://handcrafthobby.blogspot.com/

Mayra- http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/

Lisa M. http://www.therelativityofpaper.com/...

Nanne- http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Amy- http://www.sharingnewlove.wordpress.com/

Diana- http://creative-for-kids.blogspot.hr/

Leah- http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Tues 8/23

CDD- http://www.craftindesertdivasblog.com/

Kara- (Guest DT) http://createbykara.blogspot.com/

Lisa B- http://www.our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/

Jeanin- http://www.some-bits-and-pieces.blogspot.de/

Linda- http://www.scraphappylin.blogspot.com/

Steph- http://stephanie-scraps.blogspot.com/

Gloria- http://iiroom1004.blogspot.ca/

Elodie- http://www.scrapydoo.com/

Mindy- http://www.mindybeverlyartstudio.blogspot.com/

Fishing Guy Mixed Media Tag

Hello Again Everyone! Today I have another project I would like to share with you. For my second project I created this Fishing Guy Mixed Media Tag.

To create my tag I used the Adorable stamp from Vilda Stamps called Fishing Guy V836 that you can find here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=35746507.

To make my tag first I stamped the fishing guy image onto 110 lb. plain white card stock. I then colored in the stamped image with Copics, and fussy cut him out. Next I cut a tag base from plain white card stock and painted both sides with gold acrylic paint. I then glued down some various mixed media elements including the fish, books, and ticket elements. After that I added some accents with some copper acrylic paint over the paper elements. I then glued down the fishing guy and added some string and ribbon to finish my tag. I just love how many different ways this stamp set can be used in projects. I hope my project today inspires you to try out your own creations with these Fantastic stamps. Thank you so much for stopping by!