It Is Time To Start Thinking Christmas!

Hi Everyone! Are you starting to think it is time to get ready for the holidays? How about using some of your Craft Fantastic goodies as you make some presents? I am going to show you one idea today using some of our Jewelers Glass, Glaze & Glue, Image Sheets and Bling.

Here is what I started with! I have two of the same Holiday All Jewelers Glass Sheets, Glaze & Glue, Clear Mini Round Glass Bling,  Dew Drop Pendant Kit (You will only be using the glass on this project). Additional supplies used are a wooden box from the local craft store and paper to cover the box.

I am giving you basic directions for this project. There are so many different ways you can go with it. I first trimmed the paper to fit the top of the box and adhered my paper to the box with Glaze & Glue. Next I selected Images fromthe selected Image Sheets and used my Glaze & Glue to adhere the images to the Dew Drop Shaped Jewelers Glass and trimmed as usual. Before I adhered the petals and the bling to the box I did use a stencil and Glitter paste to add a bit of detail and sparkle to the cover. I then used my Glaze & Glue and adhered the Jewelers Glass and the Bling. I then also added a few sequins also using Glaze & Glue. And here you can see the finished product. You can really take this project in many different directions, whether you use different papers, fabric, lace, ribbon, paint, and you can really go crazy with tons of details.

Give it a try! I would love to see what you come up with! And if you have any questions at all please just ask in the comments section and I will be happy to help you!

I hope you all like this project!

Hugs,

Judy

And One More For Mood Board!

Ok, so I really can't help myself. I just love making these box cards! So I did another one! I am sharing several views because there is a lot going on with this card.

For this card I used images from both Ghostly Greetings and Spooktacular and the dies I used are from Boxcard Dies and Harvest Border Dies. I also used Distress Oxides for the sky in the background and Doodlebug papers as well as Copic markers.

Hope you like it!

Hugs,

Judy

October Mood Board Inspiration-There Is Still Time To Enter!

Hi All! There is still time to enter the October Mood Board Challenge at Craftin Desert Divas! I am sharing today a little more inspiration with you!

The adorable image is from the Craftin Desert Divas Stamp Set called Timber! I also used Fall Border Dies, Harvest Dies and Stitched In Circle Dies. Cute right? I am still working on the best lighting for photographing with metallics, but we are a work in progress right? So be sure to enter while you still have time and make sure to use the hashtag #cddmonthly ,

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Judy

Challenge #146 ~ Crafty Gals Corner Challenge-Anything Goes

Hi All and Welcome to Challenge #146 with the Crafty Gals Corner! 

Check it out! We have two amazing sponsors this week! Check out the gorgeous samples from the design team! You can find them all here on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog. 

Our sponsors this week are:

Kitty Bee Designs

Prize ~ 1 Digital Image

Delicious Doodles

Prize ~ 4 Digital Images

 

My project this week features Mischievous Meerkats by Delicious Doodles! I really adore this image!!!! I have used Copics on the meerkats and the grass but also used distress inks for the background to create the fun sunset! Be sure to check out all the adorable images both of our sponsors have to offer! 

So we would love for you to play along! Remember it is Anything Goes this week, so post your image on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog for a chance to win this week's prizes! You can get to the Crafty Gals Challenge blog by clicking here. You have until 11:00 am MST on October 31, 2017 to enter! I can't wait to see what you create!

 

Hugs!

Judy

Watercooler Wednesday Challenge #142-Charlotte's "All About Christmas" Challenge

Welcome to the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge! It's time to start counting down to the holidays and what better way than to start on those holiday cards! I am playing with an adorable new set from Sweet Stamp Shop called Merry Cactus! There are several really adorable images along with some fun sentiments in this set. I colored this image up with Copics and both red borders are cut using one of my favorite die sets from Craftin Desert Divas called Inside Scalloped Rectangle Dies, and I have cut them from red metallic paper and red foil paper respectively. I love how this came out.

Make sure you head to the Watercooler Wednesday Blog and check out all the amazing samples the Design Team has for you and do play along with us!  For all the challenge details and to share your project, visit the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge by clicking here.  We'd love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, October 30th at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time to link your project.

 

This is a great time to get started on your holiday cards if you haven't already, so share with us! We would love to see what you are up to!  Come on over to the blog, take a few minutes this week, play along and enter! I look forward to seeing what you create! And of course, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Hugs,

Judy

And For A Little More Inspiration!

Craftin Desert Divas is having a mini release and it is featuring Holiday Borders, new Round Holiday Digis and a new stamp set called Balloon Parade!
Here I am using the new Holiday Borders set with the Round Penguin Digi Stamps. Too cute!

So head on over and check out the new release!

Here are links to what I have used above:

Holiday Border Dies http://craftindesertdivas.com/holiday-border-dies/?aff=70

Round Penguin Digi Stamp http://craftindesertdivas.com/round-penguin-digital-stamp/?aff=70

Box Card Die http://craftindesertdivas.com/box-card-die/?aff=70

Milk And Cookies Paper Pad http://craftindesertdivas.com/milk-cookies-paper-pad/?aff=70

Hugs,

Judy

It's Time For A Mini Release!

Hi All! Craftin Desert Divas is having a mini release this weekend and there is a new Holiday Border Dies Set and a new stamp set and new Round Digital stamps. Here I am using the new border dies and the round Santa. So what do you think? Cute huh?

Hugs,

Judy

What Does The Fox Say

Hi All! Sharing some inspiration for the Craftin Desert Divas October Mood Board Challenge!

Check it out and join us in the Craftin Desert Divas Facebook Group and enter the challenge! I can't wait to see what you create!

I am using this adorable Digi Stamp called  What Does The Fox Say along with the Box Card Dies and Outdoor Landscape 2 Dies. I love how you can build a scene within this box card!

Don't you just think this fox is too cute? So head on over to the Craftin Desert Divas Facebook Group and see what everyone is creating and sharing!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Judy

Challenge #145 ~ Crafty Gals Corner Challenge-Use Halloween Colors!

Hi All and Welcome to Challenge #145 with the Crafty Gals Corner! 

Check it out! We have an amazing sponsor this week! Check out the gorgeous samples from the design team! You can find them all here on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog. 

Our sponsors this week is:

Odd Ball Stamps

Prize : 3 Digital Images

 

My project this week features Tabitha the Wart Hoarder by Odd Ball Stamps! How adorable is she! I have used Copics on her giving a ghoulishly divine complexion! Wonder what she is brewing in that pot...I do see eyeballs! Love it!!!! The flowers are from Queen and Company. Be sure to check out all the adorable images Odd Ball Stamps has to offer! 

So we would love for you to play along! Remember it is Use Halloween Colors week, so post your image on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog for a chance to win this week's prizes! You can get to the Crafty Gals Challenge blog by clicking here. You have until 11:00 am MST on October 24, 2017 to enter! I can't wait to see what you create!

 

Hugs!

Judy

Watercooler Wednesday Challenge #141-Heidi's Masculine "Anything Goes" Challenge

Welcome to the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge! This week it is all about the guys! And who doesn't love a Star Wars card? Actually I think R2D2 and C3PO could be for any Star Wars lovers! These adorable images come from an awesome stamp set from Kindred Stamps called Galactic Adventures: The Sequel. There are a number of adoravble stamps in this set and yup, there is also a Galactic Adventures Set as well! I will be using these sets quite a bit as I am a huge Star Wars fan!

Make sure you head to the Watercooler Wednesday Blog and check out all the amazing samples the Design Team has for you and do play along with us!  For all the challenge details and to share your project, visit the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge by clicking here.  We'd love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, October 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time to link your project.

So is there someone on your list that you are needing to make a card for?  Come on over to the blog, take a few minutes this week, play along and enter! I look forward to seeing what you create! And of course, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Hugs,

Judy

...On A Pumpkin?...Really!

Yep! It is that time of year for decorating pumpkins, and I thought, hey, I wonder...would Fantastic Glaze & Glue work on a pumpkin? So I thought I would give it a try!

 

Here is what I started with...and yes that is a real pumpkin, some fun Halloween pieces from Michaels and of course Fantastic Glaze & Glue and the new larger Mini Rounds Glass Bling!

So I started first with the eyes. Now when I purchased these googly eyes i didn't realize it was one piece, and as I bought the pumpkin seperately, these eyes could possibly have been a bit smaller. So when I used the Fantastic Glaze & Glue on them and they are a bit thick and not rounded in any way I used masking tape to hold them in place while the glue dries. It does take a bit of time for this to dry and I am not a patient person.

Ok, next came the nose and mouth so I decided to use the large bling. I just put the Fantastic Glaze & Glue on then positioned the bling on for the nose and mouth, and again, definitely give a bit of dry time. And then for that shredded paper fun stuff I just put more of the Fantastic Glaze & Glue on the top and added the "hair". I then used some more Fantastic Glaze & Glue on top of the hair and added a purple fabric hair bow!

 

And here you have my finished pumpkin! What do you think?

As always I would love to hear what you think of this project and if you have questions always ask!

 

Hugs,

 

Judy

 

It Is Time For Challenge #4 At Createful Heart Design And Digis!

It is time for Challenge #4 and it is Anything Goes! Please be sure to read the rules for the challenge and come play! You can find all the details on the blog here. Mary's images are really amazing and so much fun to play with!

I got to play with this adorable image called Japanese Tea House and you can find it along with many other amazing images at the Createful Hearts Store here.  This image was colored using Copic markers.

Come join me and the amazing Design Team and check out this Blog Challenge for Createful Heart! And please be sure to spread the word! And if you're on Facebook and use one of Mary's images, please share it with us on the Creative Heart Digis & Design Facebook page!

I can't wait to see what you create for this new challenge!

Hugs,

Judy

Challenge #144 ~ Crafty Gals Corner Challenge-Spooktacular!

Hi All and Welcome to Challenge #144 with the Crafty Gals Corner! 

Check it out! We have three amazing sponsors this week! Our sponsors are truly Amazing! Check out the gorgeous samples from the design team! You can find them all here on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog. 

Our sponsors this week are:

Cute as a Button 

Prize: 3 Digital Images

Star Stampz

Prize: 3 Digital Images

Sasayaki Glitter

Prize: 1 Digital Image

My first project this week features Franny Bride by Cute As A Button! Don't you love how adorable she is! I have used Copics on her giving a ghoulishly divine complexion! And who does her hair! Love it!!!! You can find this image here! The Inside Scallop Border Die is from Craftin Desert Divas. Be sure to check out all the adorable images Cute as a Button has to offer! 

 

Next I got to play with this cutie from Sasayaki Glitter called Witch Bunny. You can find it here! This adorable bunny is flying by on a broomstick ready to wish you a Happy Halloween! Add some fun Halloween paper with stars and a Circle Scalloped Die from Craftin Desert Divas and here you have this adorable card. This is also colored up with Copics and is seriously so much fun to color!

 

 

And for one more, this adorable Halloween image is called Halloween Pups and is also by Sasayaki Glitter and can be found here! This cutie is also colored up using Copics, and I added some fun candy corn paper and some flowers by Queen and Company and that Inside Scalloped Border Die again, and a little baker's twine also from Queen and Company. Love it!!!!

 

 

So we would love for you to play along! Remember it is Spooktacular week, so post your image on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog for a chance to win this week's prizes! You can get to the Crafty Gals Challenge blog by clicking here. You have until 11:00 am MST on October 17, 2017 to enter! I can't wait to see what you create!

 

Hugs!

Judy

Watercooler Wednesday Challenge #140-Libby's All About Birthdays Challenge

Welcome to the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge! This week it is all about birthdays! I probably make more birthday cards than anything else! This week I am using this cute sentiment stamp from the Card Kit of the Month from Stamps of Life. The pretty background paper, ribbons and jewels were all actually a part of this kit! Sometimes I love when it just all comes together!

 

Make sure you head to the Watercooler Wednesday Blog and check out all the amazing samples the Design Team has for you and do play along with us!  For all the challenge details and to share your project, visit the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge by clicking here.  We'd love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, October 16th at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time to link your project.

So who has a birthday coming up on your list?  Come on over to the blog, take a few minutes this week, play along and enter! I look forward to seeing what you create! And of course, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Hugs,

Judy

It is Time for the October Mood Board Challenge at Craftin Desert Divas

Hi Everyone and Happy Sunday! I am sharing with you today my take on the Mood Board Challenge at Craftin Desert Divas! I am using two Digi Images from Craftin Desert Divasand you can find them here.  Harvest Bird Digi Stamp http://craftindesertdivas.com/harvest-bird-digital-stamp/?aff=70 and Pumpkin Patch Digi Stamp http://craftindesertdivas.com/pumpkin-patch-digital-stamp/?aff=70, also I used Harvest Border Dies which can be found here! http://craftindesertdivas.com/harvest-border-dies/?aff=70

So come join us at Craftin Desert Divas Gallery on Facebook and post your entries into the October Mood Board Challenge!

I can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs,

Judy

Challenge #143 ~ Crafty Gals Corner Challenge-Add a Bat

Hi All and Welcome to Challenge #143 with the Crafty Gals Corner! 

We have another amazing sponsor this week! Our sponsor is THE BEST! Check out the gorgeous samples from the design team! You can find them all here on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog. 

Our sponsor this week is:

Scrap N Dipity

Prize: 3 Digital Images

 

I got to play with this adorable image called Josie Zombie Witch from Scrap N Dipity and you can find her here! This image was so much fun to color! I was a wee bit out of my comfort zone but oh my goodness, so much fun! I colored this image with Copic markers. Now about the part where I needed to add a bat...well... um...a bat huh....now I am not really a big bat person...so I opted for embossed bats...still counts right?

 

 So we would love for you to play along! Remember it is Add A Bat, so post your image on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog for a chance to win this week's prizes! You can get to the Crafty Gals Challenge blog by clicking here. You have until 11:00 am MST on October 10, 2017 to enter! I can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs!

Judy

Watercooler Wednesday Challenge #139-Kath's Feminine "Anything Goes" Challenge

Welcome to the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge! It is all about FeminineAnything Goes! So I wanted to do something this week with some technique playing! Here is what I came up with. The image is from a stamp set by Kraftin Kimmie called Fancy Florals and was stamped with black archival ink on watercolor paper, then colored with Zig Clean Color Markers. Now the background behind it was made using a Dyan Reaveley Triangles Stencil, Tonic Studios-Nuvo Embellishment Mousse and Holographic Glitter Embossing Powder. I applied the mousse through the stencil and while the mousse was still wet, coated it with the embossing powder and used my heat tool and the dimensionality and sparkle in person are awesome!

 

 

 

Make sure you head to the Watercooler Wednesday Blog and check out all the amazing samples the Design Team has for you and do play along with us!  For all the challenge details and to share your project, visit the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge by clicking here.  We'd love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, October 9th at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time to link your project.

So who do you need to create a card for? Come on over to the blog, take a few minutes this week, play along and enter! I look forward to seeing what you create! And of course, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Hugs,

Judy

It Is Time For The New October Mood Board At Craftin Desert Divas!

I love this mood board. It just says everything Fall, leaves changing apples, pumpkins,you can almost feel the cool Fall breeze. Who wouldn't be inspired by this? Well I cartainly was. Here is my first take on it.

This adorable image is called Owliver and he can be found here. Isn't he a cutie! I also used Inside Scalloped Rectangle Dies which can be found here.

Here is the mood board for you to work with! Come check it out!

 

 

Join us over on the Craftin Desert Divas Gallery Facebook page for more info on the Mood Board Challenge!

I can't wait to see what you create!

 

Hugs,

 

Judy

Glaze And Glue-The Sequel! And A Denver Visit!

Hi All! Today I am going to share with you a bit more about Glaze and Glue and show you another way to use it with your Craft Fantastic Products. But First!!!!

Have you had a chance to see us at one of the many shows we do throughout the year? I had a chance to do a quickie road trip and get to say hello to our road warriors! These ladies do an amazing job and they are definitely worth the trip! If we are in your area, or even kinda, sorta, close, come out and say hi!

 

And now for that Glaze and Glue continuation...

 

I have been a huge fan of Glaze and Glue for many years and I really do use it for many things. One example of that is that I have used it on paper crafting which I have shown you before on cards, but I have also used it for some intricate papercrafting as well. Here is a little something that would not have been possible without it.

 

 

All that delicate die cut paper on the front was glued to the wood shadowbox with Glaze and Glue and it holds better than anything else I have found.

But wait, theres more...for this I was curious. I am totally in love with our bling, and I had an idea. So I took our large round pendant tray and put a puddle of Glaze and Glue directly into the tray.

I then took one of our new larger bling pieces and put it in the center of the tray and filled in around the center with seed beads. I did use my finger to push the seed beads into the glue ( a tool of some sort would probably been better than my finger but I am a crafter) and let this set for a while, probably close to an hour.

It dried rock solid! Now, bear in mind I was experimenting so I will tell you that my finished piece is not as perfect as I would have liked. I actually used a little too much glue. It would probably have been better to use less and add as I went, even layering the glue a bit. I think the edges would have been cleaner around the center bling. Also you could change out the colors of seed beads if you go slower and do more layering.  But...it worked!

Try it and play! I would love to see what you come up with!

Did you find this imformation helpful? Do you have questions for us? Do you have followup questions on this information? Please feel free to leave questions and comments below and I will be happy to answer them for you!

 

Hugs,

 

Judy