~ ~ Blogaversary Desert Hop with Tara at CDD ~ ~

Today we are celebrating with Tara over at Craftin Desert Divas for her very first BLOGOVERSARY!!!

If you just happened to have stumbled upon my blog, please start at 

Craftin Desert Divas so you don't miss out on a thing. If you have arrived from Carri - DoubleClick - AKA Abusybee - then you are in the right spot. 

This is a "Desert" Diva Celebration!!

Here is the project I have created for this hop...
I used a lot of different lines of paper and card stock for this card today.  I wanted to achieve mimicking some of the wonderful colors of Sweet Tara's (Original) Blog Design along with mixing in the Desert Theme for her Blogaversary Celebration.
I will forever remember connecting and loving her PURPLE TONED BLOG!!!!

HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY TARA DARLING!
It has been a true joy and a pleasure connecting with you
and I adore your fabulous style when you create
as well as your sweet, loving, personality when we chat.
You are an amazing Blend and I hope that you have much
success on your creative path!
HUGS :)

 A few details on my project
 
These small flowers are Felt Poppers from Pinque Peacock

Embossing folders:  Darice, Cuttlebug, and Sizzix 

(Reptile, Argyle, Swirls, and Peacock Feather)

Ink - Rubber Stampede and Dew Drops
(Purple and Starlight Silver)

Paper and Card Stock:
Co'ordinations Whitewash Collection
Others from stash

Let's Party Sentiment, Party Hat and Whistle: 

Cricut Cartridge-Create a Critter 2
Twine: Twinery (Pom Pom making Tutorial HERE)

DESERT half dome and Cactus:

Cricut Cartridge-Destinations

Distressed Edges: TH Distressing Tool
Sentiment Stamps: Crafty Sprouts - Besties for Life

We have blog candy for those who are a follower of Craftin Desert Divas and leave a comment on every stop of the hop! Winners will be announced Tuesday May 28th at Craftin Desert Divas!

The Queen Royal Prize Pack

Designs on Cloud 9 

$20 Giftcard to their store

Robin

$10. CTHM Giftcard

LoveBug Creations

$15. Giftcard to their store

The next stop is the talented Migdaldia who has a wonderful Desert Themed Project to share with you and you are sure to enjoy peeking at.

Here's the complete line up in case you get lost along the way.

1. Tara - http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/ 
2. Michelle- http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
3. Stacey - http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
4. Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
5. Carri - http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
6. Jessica - http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
7. Migdaldia - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/
8. Lisa- http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
9. Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
10. Susie- http://www.susiecrafthappy.com/
11. Tracy - http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/

Remember 
to 
Keep Crafting, 
Because 
♫ CRAFTING ♫ 
♫ ROCKS ♫ 
\m/-_-\m/
:O) Jessica

Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party!

Happy Monday Sweet Blends.

I am honored that Tara, Craftin' Desert Divas, asked me to participate

in her Newest

and I am thrilled that the Pinque Peacock Pinquettes are joining as Guest Designers as well.

THANK YOU TARA!

Welcome to another Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party!
This linky party is a "Peacock Color Challenge". Inspired by our sponsor Pinque Peacock.

You must use at least one color on your project and it must be the focal point.  You may also use several or all the colors on your project. You may have accent colors other than the colors on the chart.

Every Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party at Craftin' Desert Divas. 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.

I would love for you to be a follower at Craftin' Desert Divas so you don't miss out when the new linky party starts and the theme of the linky party.

Linky Party Rules & Guidelines

Linky parties are open 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 backlinking, please.

Number of entries per 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.

Winners will be randomly chosen.

This "Peacock Color Challenge" linky party sponsor is Pinque Peacock

Pinque Peacock is sponsoring a ...

Pinque Peacock has just released a wonderful array of items for the "Peacock Beauty" New Release.  Dazzling Stick Pins and Luscious Fabric Covered Buttons.
Hop on over to the Pinque Peacock Shop and see all the beautiful items.

~ ~ ~ ~ NOW ONTO MY PROJECT ~ ~ ~ ~
For my project today, I am delighted to share my finished Altered Cotton Tote Bag (another New Item COMING SOON to the  Pinque Peacock Shop

I used a lot of supplies and techniques, so I will explain as I go along and share the images along the way, too.

I first started by stamping the Peacock (by Inkadinkadoo) using clear embossing ink, Blue Glitter embossing powder, and my heating tool.

The center flower image was stamped from the Unity KOM - 12/12 Everyday Fairytale using TH Distress Ink - Vintage Photo.  I then painted the leaves and flower petals with my Creative Inspirations Paints.  I love the sparkle and shine their paints have and they are so easy to work with.  I have tried them on several projects, and have been pleased with the result on ALL of them.

The Butterfly image was stamped from the Unity KOM - 1/12 HEART and SOUL and heat embossed with a lavendar embossing powder.

Although it is hard to tell, there is another stamp used behind the Layered Garden Beauties (larger fabric flowers available at Pinque Peacock).  It is the Circle Journaling Image with leaves.  It is from the Unity KOM - 8/09 Following my Heart.  I simply painted the leaves with some light green glitter glue. 

I hot glued the peacock feather ribbon around the top of the bag opening on both the front and back side of the Cotton Tote Bag.

 To add a little pizazz around each of the circles, I affixed gorgeous Flat Back Pearls, in an array of colors, that are from Miriam's Crafting Supplies.  I love the vibrant and rich colors of all her pearls and adore her unbeatable prices.

The small cluster of flowers near the bottom of the Cotton Tote are all Handmade Flowers from the Pinque Peacock Shop.  A few small and medium Felt Poppers and a few small Splendid Swirls.  I added more of Miriam's Pearls to the centers. The larger flowers pictured below are the Layered Garden Beauties.

The swirl of rhinestones near the butterfly is from Want2Scrap.  I really love the effect this gives to entire design.  The small sun in the upper corner is an off brand and the round circles of rhinestones under the Splendid Swirls are by Recollections (I think).

The peacock feathers are also handmade using a few supplies (Coordinations Cardstock, Stickles, Gold Dew Drop ink, Markers, Acrylic Paint, Perfect Pearls mist, and a black jelly roll pen).

I am so glad I got the idea to add the rows of 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon under the ribbon border on the top of the bag.  I love how it brings the color palette together.  I pleated the ribbon in rows of Sunflower Yellow, Goblin Green, Ice Blue, and Witches Brew Purple.  

I added a few droplets of Perfect Pearls, here and there, for added effect.

I am eager to make these Custom Decorated Cotton Tote Bags be available at the
Pinque Peacock Shop

VERY SOON

Make sure you hop over to the Craftin' Desert Divas Blog and peek in at the gorgeous Inspiration on display.  Then Link up for your Chance to Win an Amazing Prize!!!

Remember to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) Jessica

WIN a $100 Gift Card Giveaway - LAST CHANCE TO ENTER

****HURRY HURRY****

Your Last Chance to get in on this fabulous Prize is NOW!!!

Tara of Craftin Desert Divas

has reached her 500+ followers 

on her blog

and

you

can enter to win

a $100 Joann's Gift Card - easy peasy!
1 - Follow her Blog - HERE

2 - ADD this Giveaway Badge to your Blog

And
3 - Do a Quick Post about the giveaway on your blog

using this LINK > http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/2012/09/500-follower-giveaway.html

THEN BE SURE
to head back over to

http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/2012/09/500-follower-giveaway.html

and leave a separate comment
for each thing you have done!
Drawing will be very, very SOON!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Remember to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) Jessica

April Release with Pinque Peacock is COMING SOON!!!

Time to start preparing for the
Beautiful
April New Release
and
Blog Hop

with

Pinque Peacock

Can you guess what our PRODUCT THEME is for APRIL???

The Pinquettes and I are soooooo excited to share the wonderful
products and project ideas to inspire
your COLORFUL and MAGICAL
PEACOCK CREATIONS!!!!

Mark Your Calendars and Hop along with us starting on April 12th
....
THEN
....

Get ready to Join the Link Up Party at
Craftin Desert Divas, too.

We are happy to announce that we will be sponsoring
Craftin' Desert Diva's
Craft it Up and Link it Up Party
starting on April 15th

So mark you calendars and prepare to HAVE A GOOD TIME!
Be ready to Place Your Orders, because we are certain
this New Release will "FLY" out of Stock FAST!

Remember to Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) Jessica