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

♪ ♫ ♪ Day 3 - April New Release Blog Hop "Peacock Beauty" @ Pinque Peacock ♪ ♫ ♪

~~~~ Click HERE for the Pinque Peacock 300 Blog Follower Giveaway ~~~~

Blends, Dear Sweet Blends!  
Oh, How I have Missed You So!

I am super delighted to be able to share some of my creativity with all of you.  Just like "Old Times".  Things with Pinque Peacock are going so extraordinarily well, that I have had to put my creating and crafting on a bit of a "vacation" for a while.

But I am thrilled to say that I have made, not 1, not 2, but 3 projects this weekend.
1 of the projects will be shared today!
But you will have to come back on Monday, to see the 2nd and 3rd Projects.
I promise, it will be a fun and totally worth it!!!

Now, without further adieu'
I would like to

Welcome YOU to
Pinque Peacock’s

April New Product Release 
"Peacock Beauty"

BLOG HOP

Today is Day 3 of the April New Release Blog Hop. 
If you missed Days 1 and 2, be sure to head back to all the Blog Stops on the lists below.  You definitely don't want to miss out on any of the SPECTACULAR Projects that the Pinquettes have shared this weekend.  They are truly MAGNIFICENT!!!
AND....
Today is Full of MORE, MORE, and MORE Peacock Splendor!

We hope you will enjoy your time as you hop and that you feel inspired to create after visiting the Talented Pinquettes' Blogs! This hop will showcase projects that have been created using some of the April New Release Products available at Pinque Peacock.

We are thrilled to have you joining us this month as this is a very special New Release of products and we are all so very excited to share it with all you!
Our April Release is full of beautiful color palettes, wonderful inspiration from the Pinquettes, and fabulous sparkle and shine as we celebrate PEACOCKS.

After hopping, be sure to visit the Pinque Peacock Shop on FB to order the New Release items to jazz up tons of your projects.

You also will want to stop back on Monday, to see More Wonderful Creations and Our Announcement of yet, another Prize Giveaway
that will be available as we sponsor
the Craftin Desert Divas'
Newest Link It Up Party!

!!!!Now, let's talk about the 

BLOG HOP PRIZE!!!!

One winner, who has hopped all 3 days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) during our Pinque Peacock April New Release Blog Hop
and followed the RULES BELOW will win this . . . .
a Mother Load of Pinque Peacock Products

 

$15.00 PAQ BUNDLE PRIZE

which includes all of this . . . .
(4) Beaded Stick Pins 
(6) Large Felt Poppers

(2) Layered Garden Beauties

(2) Large 1.5" Fabric Covered Buttons (FCB)

(6) Small 3/4" Fabric Covered Buttons (FCB)

(1) 2.5" Splendid Swirl (w/Embellished Center)

Do YOU want to WIN?     

Here is How*:

1 – Hop to ALL of the stops over the course of the 3 Day Hop and comment at each Pinquette Blog (Lineup for all 3 Days is below)

2 – Follow the Pinque Peacock Blog and Facebook Page/Shop

3 – Follow EACH of the Pinquettes’ Personal Blogs who are participating as Hop Stops this weekend.

*You MUST do ALL of the steps above to be included in the random drawing for the prize. We would hate for you to lose out on winning just because you didn't follow these easy rules :(

The Hop will remain open until Wednesday, April 17th, at 8:00 a.m. EST.

The random drawing will be held sometime during the week that follows and announced by Wednesday, April 24th.

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Here is my Project that I am WAAAYYYY Excited to Share with You today!

My Handmade Hairpiece
using all sorts of Goodies from Pinque Peacock!



I have been wanting to create some new products for the Pinque Peacock Shop, and this one has been a long time in the making.

I started with a 1/8" plastic headband and some luscious London Blue Crinkle Ribbon from 3 Girl JAM to dress up the white plastic. 

I made a couple of the Splendid Swirl flowers

using the Gorgeous Silk Fabric from the April New Release 

and even was able to create a flower from a few pieces that didn't cut very well when I was making some Fabric Covered Buttons.
I did add a Button to the center of my "oops" flower to dress it up a little.

The peacock feather was created using  a fabulous wood block stamp that my sweet friend and Pinquette sister, Teresa K, gifted me last Christmas.

I stamped the feather using Gold Metallic Dew Drop Ink and some Coordinations Card Stock.  I lighted sprayed some Perfect Pearls Mist over the image to mimic the natural shine that a REAL Peacock Feather has.  I added details using Watercolor and Permanent Whisper Strokes Markers, Folk Art Paints, and some delicate trimming.
The fibers near the paper feather were also left over pieces (trimmings) of the Silk Fabric that I gently pulled apart and placed behind the Splendid Swirl and other Flower.

To give the Adornment Cluster on the Headband added strength, I affixed them to black felt, which was pre-cut into a large flower shape (these are used to create the Pinque Peacock, Layered Garden Beauty Flowers).

I added some Aqua Rhonestones, from Want2Scrap, to jazz up the felt and then added another layer of felt on the underneath portion of the Flower Cluster on the inside of the Hairpiece (headband).

I finished off the piece with Pearl Beaded Stick Pin, also from the New Release this month.

 *******QUICK LINK*******
April New Release Products

For Family Fun, I had a little Photo Session with my Sweet Little Peacock Princesses!
(Modeled by the 3 youngest of my Precious Little Peacock Princesses)

Haylee (3 y/o)

Ariana (5 y/o)

and
Gabriella (9 y/o)

 
Now, if you find yourself Hopping off the Path on any of the three days, you can use this Lineup to get back on the Right Track . . .

                                                                       

DAY 1 (4/12/13):

Pinque Peacock ~ http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com

Donna ~ http://createdbydonnak.blogspot.com/ 

Jennifer ~ http://www.jennspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

Kimberly P ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com

Nupur ~ http://downthememorylane9008.blogspot.com/

DAY 2 (4/13/13):

Pinque Peacock ~ http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com

Susie ~  http://scrappyrandomness.blogspot.com/

Marji ~ http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

Robin ~ http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/

Teresa ~ http://www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com/

DAY 3 (4/14/13):

Pinque Peacock ~ http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com

Beckie ~ http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Jessie M ~ http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com

Lisa ~ http://mycraftyspaces.blogspot.com/
Rebecca ~ http://bloomingpink.blogspot.com/

Jessica ~ http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

Thank You for hopping along and we hope you had Loads of Fun!

Peacock Hugs

~Jessica and the Pinquettes

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Remember 

to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) Jessica

~Want2Scrap~ is having me for a FAN Feature today

Sweet Blends, I am ecstatic to be joining the Want2Scrap Blog today for a Fan Feature. 

I use Want2Scrap products quite often in my crafting.  So, when I noticed they were requesting their fans share projects they have made,  so W2S could peek at the crafty work, I gave it a shot.
I sent the email and got a response saying . . . 

woo hoo!!!

I would be delighted if you could hop over to their Blog, see which of my projects they are showcasing, and give them a Huge Thank You for me. 

This is such a  fabulous compliment for me! And, while you are hopping around, be sure to stop over to their Shop and grab some wonderful Bling, Chipboard, and Embellishments for your own crafty time!

I want to THANK Want2Scrap for the Opportunity to be a Featured Fan Today.  I am deeply honored that they are a FAN of My Work!!

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

Follow Your Heart ♥ang♥ Growing in Unity - Day 4

So Sorry Sweet Blends

I am a weeee bit late, sharing my Day 4 Growing In Unity Post for this week.
Day 5 should be up later in the day.  I have a horrible head cold that has really grabbed a hold of me and slowed me waaaayyyy down.  I am soooo sorry for the delay Blends!

So all this week, I have been sharing a project each day which I have created using my ALL TIME Favorite Stamps EVER . . . . Unity Stamps!

I am glad you are stopping in today because each day that you stop to see my Unity Project, you will be entered to WIN some Unity Stamps yourself!
And, if you missed out on any previous days, GO BACK THROUGH!!!
No penalties there.  Just be sure to read each post and leave a comment so that you can be included in the drawing!

A random winner will be chosen at the end of the week to receive

2 itty bitty

stamps 

of their choice

For my project today, I wanted to pay tribute to a wonderful soul.  A person, who makes Unity so very special.  It was her vision and her dream.  She is a wonderful person and I am happy to have crossed paths with her in this lifetime.  She has been an encouragement to me, to constantly continue to DREAM, and to constantly remain POSITIVE in the climb to reach my goals.
♥ THANK YOU ANGELA MAGNUSON!!!  ♥
So, I created a Mixed Media piece that includes some of Angela's Personal Favorite Stamps ;)

My crafty inspiration came from her wonderful new venture along her life's 'journey'.  She recently started a new Facebook Page called ♥ang.mag.♥ that is a MUST FOLLOW!!!!

My base and layer of square tiles is a desert sand card stock and my next layer (under the tiles) is the back side of the Sugar DoubleDot card stock by Bo Bunny.

Since this horrible head cold has really taken its toll, I opted to take a picture of the supplies I used rather than list them all out....hope you don't mind :)
Here are a few of the fun supplies linked for you to access quickly!
Want2 Scrap - Blue/Green Rhinestones
GlueDots (Pop Up)
Xyron ATG Mega Runner

These two sets by Unity Stamps have really gotten a lot of use.  I have to say,

they are my Go To sets in most cases!

Thanks for stopping in today.  Please be sure to come back for my Day 5 post later today and peek back at all the posts from every day this week, for more chances to win the prize being sponsored by Unity Stamp Company

Remember to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) 

Jessica

Theme Day Thursday - Religious Cards

Welcome To

Today's Theme

at My Cricut Craft Room

is 

Religious Cards

I struggled a bit after I signed up for this week's

Theme Day Thursday.

I had planned on using some of the

religious script stickers

in my stash,

but I didn't think about 

which Cricut Cartridge I would use.

Oy Vey!!!

So I scoured my collection, which only

took a brief moment...LOL,

and the light bulb

began to shine above my head!

Over The Hill Cricut Cartridge

<insert bright light>     

This cartridge has some fun cuts.

I was particularly drawn

to the Gate Fold card, that 

literally has a Gate Layer.

I cut the base layer (card) using a cloud/sky design card stock.

For the top layer (gate), I used a shimmery silver card stock.

Both were cut at Fit To Page (7 inches)

There were some extra
swirls near the lower valleys of the top edge
of the card.  
I trimmed them to make this look a little less, spooky.
 
To decorate the inside of the card,

I used a vellum Scripture sticker by Creative Imaginations,

a fun Cherub resin I got from a very sweet

friend, Heather Flaherty of I Heart {ippity},

and a fancy Bling Swirl from 

Want2Scrap.

 

When I cut the Belly Band that 

accompanies the card,

I also did Fit To Page (7 inches).

When  scoring it to fit around the card,

the two ends didn't match up on the back.

I guess that is  the reason 

there was a little red 3" marked in the booklet.

(that'll teach me)

I looked at the bright side

and figured this gave me an opportunity

to play with some of my ribbons and fibers

that get neglected sometimes.

I found a fabulous feathery white fiber

in my stash to bring the two ends together.

I used my hole punch

to create small holes to feed the fiber through.

I chose to tie the ends in the front,

 rather than the back like instructed

(Rebel, I know...ha ha ha)

Now, be sure to stop over to 

 My Cricut Craft Room

to see all of the other wonderful

projects created by MCCR 
DT Members

and 

GET INSPIRED! 

      

Remember 

to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) 

Jessica

Share your Smile - with 3 Girl JAM

Happy Tuesday Blends

I get so excited when it is 

my day to share

a fun project

using 3 Girl JAM products.

Today I got to make a fun
girly card.
Lots of pinks, chevrons, and fun dress forms.

I used:

Baby Girl Pink  Sterling Silver, and Tuxedo Black

My ribbon flower was created to
fit with the current theme
at the 3 Girl JAM Challenge Blog.
 There is still time to link up
your RIBBON FLOWERS,
so be sure to stop over and get all the details
to play along.
You can even link up
on the right sidebar
here on my blog!

I first cut out a 2" circle.  I started to braid my
three colors of Crinkle Ribbon:
Baby Girl Pink
Tuxedo Black
and
Sterling
together and adhered them
to my circle with ATG Adhesive.
I then put Zots on the back of my 2" circle
and began pleating the Baby Girl Pink
to create a soft petal edge to the flower.

I added a single large
Gun Metal Pearl
from Want 2 Scrap
to finish the center.

The pattern papers are
from the 6x6
Carta Bella - Paris Girl stack
purchased

from
Erica's Craft Room

I used my corner puncher that Heather Lynn gave
me a few weeks ago, because I am always drooling
over her wonderful cards
that she uses one to create.
Thanks Heather!!!

I inked up all of my edges with
Dew Drops Platinum
and
Studio G Pink.

I also distressed my center oval using my
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool.
To cut the oval, I used my Creative Memories
Oval Cutting System - (the 3rd largest oval/red blade)
I added small Baby Bling Le Creme Pearls (also from
Want2Scrap) around the edge
of the oval (1" apart), then
added Liquid Pearls - Petal Pink
in between each Le Creme Pearl.

The stamped image and sentiment are

from the Unity Itty Bitty

Share Your Smile

by Authentique.
I used VersaMark Black ink and
a black Shiny embossing powder on both.
After embossing the dress form, I added
more  Liquid Pearls - Petal Pink
for extra oomph.

I am linking up this project to the current
Chick Challenge - Sketch #44

 I hope you enjoy my card

and be sure to stop

over to the
3 Girl JAM Blog

to see all of the wonderful

work the DT has been creating lately.

Then be sure to stop over

to the 

3 Girl JAM Shop

to stock 

up on your ribbons for the Holidays!

With the approaching Fall and Winter Holidays 

just around the corner,

make sure you order

the

Harvest Bundle

and the

Winter Bundle

 for all of your upcoming 

Autumn

Halloween

Thanksgiving

and Christmas

Projects

AND DON'T FORGET
When you place your 

Bow Maker Orders

  you will receive

4 yards of the

Halloween Harvest

Crinkle Ribbon

 for an additional
Penny ($0.01)

with your order!

************************

Remember to
Keep Crafting
:O)
Jessica