Give Thanks

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Kara here from Create By Kara

 

Today I would love to show you a simple card created with a digital stamp called Scarecrow with a fence and can be found here.   When using a digital stamp, do not be intimidated!  I use a Brother Laser Printer for my digi stamps.  They are fun to use as you can make them any size you need. 

1.  I printed the Scarecrow with a Fence digi and colored with Spectrum Noir markers
2.  Next I used the Brother Scan N Cut to trim around the edge.  Don't think you need this device to use a digi.  You could simply use a die from the Fancy Frames selection and cut a frame or base.  You do not need to cut to be able to use these.
3.  I then took the Fancy Frame die set and cut a rectangle on white card stock. 
4.  Using the Outdoor Landscape die set, I took the hill die and cut to use as a mask.  I then laid the mask down and with the Clarity Stencil Brushes I brushed on the blue for the sky.  After the sky I used the other half of the mask and proceeded to brush on the grass color.  I set this aside while I compiled the other parts of my card.
5.  I then took brown card stock and cut 6.25 x 4 and embossed with an embossing folder.  I took brown ink and edged around the sides.  Let this dry completely.. I did not.. so learn from my lesson, LOL!
6.  I then took orange card stock and  trimmed 5.75 x 2.5.  Edged this in orange ink. 
7.  Using the Give Thanks from Thankful Squeaks stamp set and my MISTI.. I stamped the bottom right corner.
8.  I then layered the brown and orange as I wanted and added brown ribbon for a bit of interest.  I attach my ribbon using tape on the back of my card stock.  I then added the white hill piece and glued down my digi scarecrow.
9.  Finally, I added spectrum noir sparkle glitter pen on the pumpkins and sunflower.  The photo may not catch the sparkle.  Also adding a few sprinkles from Dooglebug to the bottom left corner to add the final touches. 

 

Products used
Scarecrow with a fence:   http://craftindesertdivas.com/scarecrow-with-a-fence-digital-stamp/

Outdoor Landscape: http://craftindesertdivas.com/outdoor-landscape-dies/

Fancy Frames:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/

Thankful Squeaks:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/thankful-squeaks/
Bon Bon Sprinkles:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/bon-bon-sprinkles-adhesive-glitter-enamel-embellishments/

 



You're Amazing! Flower Pot

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I wanted to create and show you a neat teacher gift idea.  I found the general idea from Pinterest, but put my own spin by personalizing the bucket. 

 

 

I first cut out the digital images from Craftin Desert Divas called Flower Power.  I printed and then cut with the Brother Scan N Cut.

 

 

I then wanted a more finished edge look so I took a marker and just ran it around the outside of each flower. 

 

 

To prepare the bucket I simply took some floral foam and hot glued that to secure it.  I then personalized the bucket with Mrs. Langdon.  I have no children, but she ordered a few wreaths from me and she has been a teacher for over 25 years.. so I thought it would be nice to gift her this. 

 

I then shredded some green cardstock for my grass. 

 

 

I then took the digi flower and placed a hole in the center. I didn't the hole too large so I then took my penblade and made little slits so that it could fit over the pencil eraser.

  

 

 

I then placed each pencil random places in the bucket.    I made a tag that I will place on the handle, but for photo purposes I placed it in the grass.  I will write my message on the back of the tag.

The final project is super cute!  I just know she will love it!

  

 

 

Craftin Desert Divas products used:

 

Flower Power Digi: http://craftindesertdivas.com/flower-power-digital-stamp/

Wishful Thoughts: http://craftindesertdivas.com/wishful-thoughts/

Tiny Sentiments: http://craftindesertdivas.com/tiny-sentiments/

Fancy Stitched Label Dies: http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-stitched-label-dies/

Red, White and Blue

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Welcome to week 1 of the Red, White and Blue linky challenge at Craftin Desert Divas.

 

Red, White and Blue!!  Home of the Brave is what those colors represent to me.  I started off by printing the July Bear digital image from the Craftin Desert Divas store.  I then colored with Spectrum Noir markers and cut with my Brother Scan N Cut. 

 

With the party die set, I cut two balloons in patriotic paper I purchased at Walmart.    I used the Flag Banner die set to stop and emboss Home of the Brave (from Celebrate Freedom).  These banner dies have become a staple in my crafting.  To create some layers in the card I used the brand new Crazy Stitched Frames, Picture Frame and Stitched Circles.

 

Be sure to link up your Red, White and blue card here at Craftin Desert Divas .



Craftin Desert Divas products used:

July digi Bear: http://craftindesertdivas.com/july-bear-digital-stamp/
Picture Frame:
http://craftindesertdivas.com/picture-frame-die/...
Flag Banner: http://craftindesertdivas.com/flag-banner-dies/
Stitched Circles: http://craftindesertdivas.com/stitched-in-circle-dies/
Celebrate Freedom: http://craftindesertdivas.com/celebrate-freedom/
Party Dies: http://craftindesertdivas.com/party-dies/
Crazy Stitched Frames: http://craftindesertdivas.com/crazy-stitched-frame-dies/

 

Last drop...

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Be sure to stop by Craftin Desert Divas for coffee digi stamps! 

 

Today I would like to share a coffee card I made using a digital image from Craftin Desert Divas.  I wanted to stretch my thoughts and use what I had already.. I'm a good one for always needing the new stuff, but I was looking through my stash of digital stamps and low and behold had a bear from winter.  Cocoa Bear.. so I printed him out and colored away.    I knew I'd have to cover up the snowflake so I took out the Got Coffee set (physical stamps) and a heart punch.  I stamped the heart onto the heart punch in white and then I distressed the heart with Grape distress ink.. I then added some foam dots and over the snowflake it went.

 

 

 

The Fancy Frames die set is a staple in my collection.. I use these dies in many projects.   I also used the Picture Frame die for another layer in the card.  To add my bear I used Stitched Circles and then foam tape to raise the bear a bit. 

 

To finish it off the sentiment (from Got Coffee) I heat embossed in white on the Flag Banner Die set.  I'm in love with this banner set.. A must have in your collection.  I never ever throw packaging.. bows.. etc away.  The purple bow is from the packaging of stamps at Craftin Desert Divas!

 

It is super simple to use digital stamps in your projects.  I have a Brother Laser MFC-9340 printer and print on either Brutus Monroe alabaster paper or Spectrum Noir paper.  I use Sprectrum Noir makers to color.  If you have any issues.. Heat set the ink before coloring.   I use the Brother Scan N Cut to 'fussy cut' all of my images.   You can do a close cut.. or I chose to offset my image a smidge..

 

 

 

 

Craftin Desert Divas products used:

Cocoa Bear:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/hot-cocoa-bear-digital-stamp/

Got Coffee: http://craftindesertdivas.com/got-coffee/

Fancy Frames: http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/

Stitched Circles: http://craftindesertdivas.com/stitched-in-circle-dies/

Flag Banner dies:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/flag-banner-dies/

Picture Frame:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/picture-frame-die/

Coffee digi products:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/products.php?product=Coffee-Friends-Digital-Stamp  *** be sure to grab the coffee freebie digi for a limited time only **

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Happy Crafting

 

 

 

 



Ladybug Girl

Hello!   Thanks so much for stopping by

 

It's ladybug season here in PA!  This little cutie is called Ladybug Girl from Craftin Desert Divas.  She is a digi stamp that is super fun to color!   Don't let digi stamps intimidate you..   I'd start with what colors best with the ink type you use in the printer.  I see many people wanting to use digi stamps, but do not know how.  I have a Brother laser printer and most of time use Spectrum Noir to color.  Just do a bit of research and dive in.  Craftin Desert Divas almost regularly has a freebie.. so try it out!

 

First I printed out the Digi Stamp Ladybug Girl and colored with Spectrum Noir markers.  After I had her all colored in, I cut with my Brother Scan N Cut.  I'll forever say that machine is a life saver.. I'm not a great scissor user so this does it for you!

 

Here are the Spectrum Noir markers I used for her hair and skin.  I found this combo on Pinterest and love how it turned out.

 

 

 

I then found paper I'd be using for my card.  I may or may not have a paper hoarding issue.. And then when it comes time to use it.... I cringe because what if.. LOL  tell me I'm not alone..

 

I cut a white strip and took out some twine and became to wrap  to the left.  I then used the Stitched Circles from Craftin Desert Divas and did several layers. 

 

Using the Wishful thoughts dies.. I cut the word BIG out of glitter paper.  That tiny dot for the I is a pain to keep track of.. I think I cut 3 separate dots lol. I took a small tag from the Pocket Pieces Hi die set and HUGS from Wishful Thoughts ... embossed that in Alabaster from Brutus Monroe.

 

I popped up the Ladybug girl with foam dots.. and then started to place the black stitched look with my black gelly roll pen.. the first time it started to leak.. I should have stopped, but I kept going and it turned bad..   I then had to cut hearts from the Heart of Heart die to place over the mistakes..

 

 

 

 

This is a super cute card!  Who doesn't need a BIG HUG with a cutie pie LadyBug?? 

 

 

CDD products used:

Ladybug Girl: http://craftindesertdivas.com/ladybug-girl-digital-stamp/

Stitched Circles: http://craftindesertdivas.com/stitched-in-circle-dies/

Wishful Thoughts word Dies: http://craftindesertdivas.com/wishful-thought-word-dies/

Wishful Thoughts: http://craftindesertdivas.com/wishful-thoughts/

Pocket Pieces Hi dies: http://craftindesertdivas.com/pocket-pieces-hi-dies/

Heart of Heart dies: http://craftindesertdivas.com/heart-of-heart-dies/



Fun in the Garden

 

Hello!  Today I want to share the Linky Party at Craftin Desert Divas.  The theme is one of my FAVORITES... Shake it up!!  Yes, that means crank up those shaker crafty juices and get to crafting!  Shaker cards are so fun to make and not to mention you can just shake, shake, shake!!





Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly Linky Party over at the CDD blog. We hope you will share your projects with us! And don't forget about the prizes! Every Linky Party will have a winner and a Top 3! The more times you link up...the more chances you have to win!!

 

Our Sponsors for this Linky Party are:

One 4x6 Stamp Set

 

One Digital Stamp of choice

 

I absolutely LOVE this linky challenge!!  For digi images, I use Word to position my images and print. I start off by printing my flower pot bear.   I use a Brother Laser Printer and Brutus Monroe cardstock to print my digi images.    Using my Spectrum Noir pens I color in the image until I love it!  My final touches for the bear is a bit of Glossy Accents to her eyes.

 

I then went to Too Cute By Jessica and purchased the files that match this digi stamp.  There was a 95% off sale and I love a good sale!

 

From those files I took the flowers an SVG file and imported it to my Cricut.  I cut out a few different sizes.. I wanted these as accents for my card.  I wanted a sweet sentiment for my card so I also programed my Cricut to write instead of cut "Fun in the Garden". 

 

I wanted my sequins to appear to be coming out of the flower pot so I chose the Fancy Stitched Label Dies for my shaker portion.  I cut a foam layer, transparency film, and cardstock layer.  I adhered them all together and let that sit over night with a little weight (usually I use a container of my ink cubes).  I am sure you don't need to let it set that long and I don't always. 

 

My background is simply Zest from Brutus Monroe.  I love to make my own color backgrounds and Brutus Monroe inks can do just about anything.

 

I then took my Fancy Frames die and cut two different shapes from that.  I wanted a fun bright color for my card and I believe I achieved that!  I filled my shaker in with Pizazz sequins (which currently I am obsessing over). 

 

I hope you enjoy this shaker card as much as I LOVED making it!

 



Craftin Desert Divas products used:

Flower Pot Bear - http://craftindesertdivas.com/flower-pot-bear-digital-stamp/
Pizazz Sequins - http://craftindesertdivas.com/pizazz-sequins/
Fancy Frames Dies - http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/
Fancy Stitched Label Dies - http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-stitched-label-dies/



 

Linky parties are from Monday at 12AM Arizona MST thru Sunday 12PM Arizona MST.

Any projects you submit must be linked to your blog or online gallery. 

Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.

Number of entries for this linky party is unlimited.

You may link up ANY type of craft project (layout, card, altered item, tag (etc) as long as it goes with the theme of the party.

Please link your project back to Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.

Winners will be randomly chosen by random.org

Rainy Day with Digi Stamp

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to share a FREEBIE (this week only) digi stamp from Craftin Desert Divas.  You can find it here http://craftindesertdivas.com/rainy-day-girl-digital-stamp/

 

 

I tried coloring with Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens.. so the ENTIRE card is glitterfied... but a photo does not pick that up.. I have had the Spectrum Noir sparkle pens for a few months now and was truthfully scared to use them, LOL.  So I went to YouTube and on the Crafters Companion channel I found the perfect video.  I used the pens like water colors with the purple and clear sparkle.  Even the backgrounds are the same pens.  It's amazing what they can do and in person, these look outstanding.  I so wish the picture would pick that up.

 

I cut the Rainy Day girl out with my Brother Scan N Cut.  Can I just say this machine is a lifesaver.. unless of course you like to fussy cut.

 

The clouds, droplets and puddle came from Cricut.

 

The small flowers are from Concord & 9th and are so adorable.

The water spashes and sentiment came from Rain or Shine at Craftin Desert Divas.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope this has sparked some creativity.
Happy Crafting

 

 

This card is entered into the challenge:

Simon Says Stamp:  Wednesday Challenge

 

 



Egg-Stra Special

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Do you love FREE??  Well then run .. don't walk.. at Craftin Desert Divas you can grab the free digi stamp this week.  It won't stay free.. so be sure to jump over and grab it here

 

You can do so much with this cutie!  I love and obsess over shaker cards so you guessed it.. I went for a shaker card. It's a pretty simple shaker card, but turned out beyond gorgeous.

 

Craftin Desert Divas products used:

 

Digi file : http://craftindesertdivas.com/bunny-painting-egg-digital-s…/
Bunny Trail : http://craftindesertdivas.com/bunny-trail/
Fancy Frames : http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/
Sequins : http://craftindesertdivas.com/pizazz-sequins/

 

 

Entered into the Cut It Up challenge



HoPe

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

When I first thought about digital stamps, I said no thank you.  THEN I tried a digital stamp and needless to say I'm in love.  My favorite digi's come from Craftin Desert Divas.  

 

This HOPE digi caught my eye from the very beginning.  My family has been touched by cancer.  My Dad is a survivor, my Grandma is a survivor, several cousins survivors.. Cancer has touched so many lives.  My hope is that one day there will be a CURE..  Celebrate those survivors we have with us, Remember those we have lost and fight back for a CURE. 

 

Needless to say this Hope bear means a lot to me.  I decided to use lavender as my color for the ribbon.  Lavender is the color used to represent all cancer awareness colors. 

 

I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color (I am just learning the art of alcohol marker coloring and have lots of practice, but I was happy with the outcome).  Glossy accents was my best friend.. and wink of stella.  You can never have too much glitter!  The photo may not pick it all up, but it is glossy and glittery all over!

 

The cloud needed something more than just colored in so I jogged my brain a few moments and came up with Texture paste, blue gelato and white/clear glitter.  I mixed these three items on a slate and then with a paint brush placed it where I wanted.  I wanted it to look 'puffy' so I made some puffs as I went along.  I could see the glitter, but like I said.. one can never have too much.. so while it was wet I sprinkled (dumped) some more over the texture paste concoction.

 

I tried a few different approaches to a background, but remembered I had a background stamp from Sparkle N Sprinkle and what a fit!!

 

I have a mass amount of flat back pearls and these fit perfectly on the sides for the finishing touch!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting

~Kara

 



Gingerbread shaker card using a digital image

Hello!  Thank you so much for stopping by!  Today I wanted to share a fear I conquered, LOL.  That is using a digital image!!!  Sounds craziness, but I just wasn't sure how to.. if I'm being quite honest.  I can't be alone in that.

 

To top it off, I was almost boycotting digital images because I like the physical aspect of stamping to paper.  I have been scrapbooking for years and refuse to go digital.. To me scrapbooking is the art of placing paper to paper.  Maybe I am alone in this, but I guess it's how I feel.

 

The first thing I noticed about the digital image.. you can make it how large or small you'd like.. so the possibilities are endless in that aspect. 

 

I used the digi image from Craftin Desert Divas.  Not only are her digi's super cute, but her stamps are full of adorableness.

 

I also used the Brutus Monroe cardstock for my base.  It's super important to have a good cardstock and his cardstock is        AHHHH-MAZING!

 

I then used the Lawn Fawn Lets Bokeh set.  I am obsessing with the bokeh look right now.

I wanted a simple stamp and I really didn't want it to be Christmas.. So I used the word Joy from the Stamps of Life set.  I stamped it with black versa fine and used clear embossing.  I love clear embossing.  It adds that shine and crispness.. A picture may not show, but I love it.

 

Adding in my shaker elements added the final touches to this shaker card.   I'm on a mission to find a way to not have my elements stick to my transparency film.. It always seems to stick in the wrong places.. aka her nose in this one..

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope this has sparked some creativity!  Happy Crafting

~Kara

I entered this card into the Monthly creative challenge at Sparkle N Sprinkle anything goes.