Friday, April 8, 2016

Craftin Desert Divas April Product Release Blog Hop - Day 1

Welcome to the CDD April Product Release Blog Hop. 
All stamps are in the CDD Shop and now available for purchase HERE.









Melon Drop

Moonlit Kisses

Violet Flicker


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

Project #1


I first prepared my card base using the biggest die of the Picture Frame Dies by cutting out 2 pieces from brown card stock.  I scored 1 piece at the top half an inch away from the edge and attached to another piece to make my card base.  I then used the inner die of the Picture Frame Dies to cut out the windows from pink card stock.
I stamped and arranged Cheery Blossome flower and stem images from Flowers In Bloom stamp set onto white card stock and made sure that they were in good positons after I put the window frame on top.  I then colored all images with various copic markers and attached  it direcly to the window frame.
I also stamped individule Cheery Blossomes and leaves onto another white card stock, colored and fussy cut them out.  I shaped the flowers and leaves a little bit and attached them onto the main panel to give them 3 dimensions effect.


  Here's the closer look


I poped the main panel up with form tape and attached to another brown card stock that I cut from Fancy Frame Dies.  I then attached my panel onto another metalic pink card stock for layering and onto my card base.
I used the sentiment from Simply Said stamp set.  I stamped and heat embossed on the smallest window and popped it up with the form tape as well.


 Here is closeup look for the sentiment & double stitches



 Project # 2 

This project is very special to me... I turned the Picture Frame Die and made it into a Lantern.  I began to cut my picture frame die 4 times from black card stock but internal I used small scallop die from Fancy Fram Die to cut out the inside windowsI also heat embossed with embossing powder all 4 panels using the Stars border from Across The Borders stamp set.

I then scored 3 sizes for all 4 panels about half an inch from the edge (leaving the top part unscored). I adhered all 4 panels together (using strong adhersive tape) except joining panel 1 and 4 together.  It's easier to work when all pieces are flated.  I cut the vellum paper and made sure that they were big enough to cover the window frames.  I then adhered them inside my 4 panels.




I also used vellum and cut out all 3 border dies from Outdoor Landscape Dies - the grass, the wave and the hill.  I colored the vellum from behind and cut them to fit the bottom of window frames.  I layered 2 set of each borders and cut at the bottom edge with the small scallop die from Fancy Frame Dies to make them perfect fit to each of the windows.

Finally I stamped my 3 images from Magical Wishes (Unicorn, Mermaid and Fairy) to white card stock.  I colored them all with various copic markers and fussy cut them out.  For sentiment, I heat embossed the sentiment on black card stock and cut around the edge leaving abit of black border.  I then adhered them at the center of each panel.


I also stamped and heat embossed couples of 2 clouds images from The Sky Is The Limit stamp set on vellum and fussy cut them out.  I decorated them to all my 4 panels.

I attached the 1st and 4th panel together using strong adhesive tape.  To make it standed properly I cut at the bottom of the scored lines until it reached the intersection of other scored lines for both left and right sides of all 4 panels.  I then adhered my panel to a square card stock leaving the cut corners loose for flexibility.

To finish up my project I sprinkled Pastel Paradise sequins and Fairy Dust sequins to accent each panels.  I love how it turned out.


 Here is how it looks with battery lights

Here are how it looks at each panel
 






I hope you like them and I wish you all a Wonderful Day!


Here are the specials for this release:

**NEW SEQUIN MIXES will be on SALE for $1.00 !!

**FREE SHIPPING with minimum on orders placed!!

Shipping minimum order $10 in the USA use Code 10SHIP 
and $15 minimum every where else use Code 15SHIP

Enjoy this special for in stock items only thru 4/17 at 10pm MST
All Stamps and Dies are made in the USA.


**We will be giving away $50 DIVA DOLLARS to one lucky winner to spend in the CDD shop. 
All you have to do is join us for our 2 day hop and leave a comment on each project. The more you comment the more chances you have to win!! Winner will be announced on Monday.


We hope you have enjoyed this release and will join us again tomorrow for more design team inspiration.

Your next stop is the super talented: Kim 

http://kimpletekreativity.blogspot.com

78 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness your projects are stunning. Really, really love the light!

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    1. Thank you so much for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  2. Love how you used the frame on the first project and the light is adorable and very useful as well - TFS have a blessed weekend!

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    1. Thank you so much Gail for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  3. Jan, you did an amazing job with this release!! Everything is just fabulous!! I have loved all of your projects!!

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    1. Awwww Saundra... Thank you so very much my friend for your supports and encourgement!
      Love/Jan

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  4. Love the lantern idea. It's so cute. Your flower card is stunning.

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    1. Thank you so much Robin for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  5. Especially like the Cherry Blossoms after enjoying seeing & photographing the Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC end of Mar. Like the lighted panel creation. Have a BEE-utiful day!
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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    1. Awwww you are so sweet Melissa :) Thank you so much for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  6. Great job on all these! Your flower card is absolutely stunning!!!

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    1. Thank you so much for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  7. Super Ah-Dorbz, thank you for sharing these fun projects..

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    1. Thank you so much MaryAnne for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  9. OMG!! Your projects are awesome! I love the flower card it is gorgeous!

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    1. Thank you so much Dana for yr kind words. Im really happy you like it./Jan

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  10. Great projects! Love all creations

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    1. Awwwww Thank you so much for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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    1. Thank you so much Arianna for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  12. Great projects. That card is beautiful! I like the dimensions!!

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    1. Thank you so much for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  13. Oh Wow my sweet friend! Both of your projects are beyond Gorgeous and Amazing! I am one of your biggest fans! I Love everything you create, you are so very talented!!

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    1. Awwww Mindy... you hv no idea how much I appreciate and happy to read yr sweet and kind words my friend. I am learning so much from yr advise. Thank you for being there for me!/Jan

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  14. Wow! Your card is just beautiful and your lantern is amazing! Is the lantern open at the top and bottom? What is the overall size? I just love this and keep going back to look at it again and again!

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    1. Thank you so much Amanda. You are so sweet! The die size is about 5 1/4" x 4". My lantern is openned at the top. In fact you can leave top and bottom be openned and just cover it over the battery operated lights. You can also use the die to make a card base as shown on my flower card. It's fit for A2 size. This is just only to use the outside frame of this die. The window die also very cool with other styles of card presentation.../Jan

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  15. Fun projects. I really love the how you colored and arranged the flowers on the first card. You second project is so creative. Love all of the elements you used on each of the panels. TFS

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    1. Awwww Thank you so much Teresa for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  16. OH MY GOODNESS JAN!!! These are STUNNING!!! I especially LOVE the pink card! You are AMAZINGLY talented! Would love to see you do this on a video tutorial. I need to subscribe to your blog! TFS!

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    1. Oh my Im so Thankful for yr kindness Teresa... I'll keep in mind for doing the Video... Im a slow learner when come to technology... Thank you Thank you again./ Jan

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  17. Awesome detailing on your Stunning Cherry Blossom Card, love the Pink & Brown mix of paper (very classy) and the 3D effect is fantastic. I love the way you creatively used the Picture Frame Die to make that drop dead gorgeous lantern. You are truly outstandingly talented.

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    1. Awwww Kelli Im so very happy and truely appreciate your kindness.. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!
      Jan

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  18. Very creative!! Love your projects..so talented!! Thanks for sharing!!

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    1. Thank you so much Yvonne for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  19. The first card is absolutely gorgeous. I love the flowers and your choice of colors. What a neat idea to make the lantern out of the picture frame.

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    1. Thank you so much "Unknown" (*LOL*)for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  20. Wow, your card is just stunning and I think my favorite on this hop. It's just gorgeous & I love it. And your lantern is just awesome and genius! Fabulous creation!

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    1. Awww Thank you so much Rebecca for yr kind words. Im really happy and truely appreciate that you like them./Jan

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  21. Beautiful color combination pink on black, and love the layout. Your second project is so unique, very pretty lit up.

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    1. Thank you so much Sue for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  22. Oh my goodness, Jan!! Just when I was blown away from your cherry blossom card.... Your Lantern!!!! So creative!

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    1. *lol* Love you Kara Im so greatful for yr sweet and kindness my friend. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart! Jan

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  23. These are gorgeous!! WOW!! YOu totally went above and beyond.

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    1. Thank you so much Twila for yr kind words. Im really happy and truely appreciate that you like them./Jan

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  24. That card is absolutely stunning!!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! Love the layout and the shine on the flowers. And that lantern is super cute! I can tell you love it by all the details you put into it.

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    1. Awwww Im so very thankful for yr kind words Heather! I am very happy you like them./Jan

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  25. Magnificent! Your card is simply fabulous and your lantern, no words....out of this world!

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    1. I am so very happy and truely appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much Mary./Jan

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  26. What a beautiful card, and the lantern is so gorgeous,

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    1. Thank you so much Karen for yr kind words. Im really happy you like them./Jan

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  27. Jan! So awesome! The card is gorgeous and that lantern...wowza! I can't stop looking at it!

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    1. Thank you so very much Lisa for yr kind words. Im glad you like them./Jan

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  28. Fun card, but
    your lantern
    is fabulous!
    Wonderful design.
    Carla from Utah

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    1. Thank you so very much for yr kind words Carla. Im glad you like them./Jan

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  29. Wow! I was flipping out over how stunningly beautiful the first creation was but then I scrolled down to see your second one and I about lost it! Your latern is gorgeous! Very clever and superb idea! Love both of your projects!

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    1. Awwww... you are so very sweet Charity... Im so Thankful for your kind words and encouragement. Thank you/Jan

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  30. What great projects!. The cherry blossoms and stitching are super - but then, so is the lantern!

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    1. Thank you so very much Dorothy for yr kind words. Im glad you like them./Jan

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  31. Gorgeous work love the florals and the lantern is way too sweet

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    1. Thank you so very much Zehra for yr kind words. Im glad you like them./Jan

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  33. That card is so beautiful! And WOW incredible lantern!!! I love everything about both of these! So much detail in them! T.F.I

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    1. Awwww Thank you so very much Krystal for yr kind words. Im glad you like them./Jan

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  34. Awesome card and lantern. Love the soft colours on card.

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    1. Thank you so very much Valerija for yr kind words. Im glad you like them./Jan

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  35. Jan, you are so very creative and talented. Any little girl would love that lantern in their bedroom! And I just adore the card. It's perfect for mementoes of going to the Cherry Blossom festival in the D.C. area. Thank you!

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  36. Awww, the lantern is so sweet and the card, absolutely stunning ! You're very talented, thanks for sharing !

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  37. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS projects Jan!!!
    WOW - your card is GORGEOUS, the colours & design a DELIGHT, LOVE IT ALL, from your shimmering flowers to your FANCY shaped base!!!
    Your lantern is AMAZING, each panel is SUPER CUTE!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION :)

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    1. Oh dear Tracy... Im so very Thankful for your kind words and supports... Im glad you like both of them/ Jan

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  38. Love your creativity! The floral looks so pretty with your beautiful layering! And that vellum Lantern is just stunning!

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    1. Thank you so very much Vinita for yr kind words. Im glad you like them./Jan

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  39. In Love with your cherry blossoms card. The colors and shaping are jusy beautiful. Fabulous!

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    1. Thank you so very much Diana for yr kind words. Im glad you like them./Jan

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  40. I am absolutely in awe of your fairy lantern! Seriously, I can't get over how absolutely gorgeous it is! The Magical Wishes set is one of my all-time favorites! On your floral card, I just loooooove how you've colored the blossoms!

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    1. Thank you so very much Angie... You are so kind and sweet. Im so glad you like both of them/ Jan

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