Smarty Pants Blog Hop...

Welcome to this month's Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Blog Hop!!! The theme for this month's hop and challenge is...

SMARTY PANTS

If you came here from Kathy's Blog, you are in the right place.  If you just stumbled upon this post and would like to start from the beginning, please visit the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Blog.

We are creating Smarty Pants themed projects (nerds, school, etc.) using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files.

I made this 3D Card using the Apple Picking Files & Notebook Pages Cutting Files...

For a chance to win the $15 Blog Candy, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook  and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter. A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.

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Don't forget to go pick up the Blog Hop Freebie on Saturday and Sunday of the hop, only...then it will be available for sale in the store.

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NOW....we want to see your PPPR Smarty Pants projects! The projects can be anything that are school or nerdy themed and feature Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files. The rules can be found HERE and you can also link up your project there too! One random participant will win $20 to PPPR. Our DT will also choose our PPPR Top 3. Winners will be announced on Friday, September 4th!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Your next stop is the lovely and VERY talented, Leah...she has an AWESOME project to share with you!

Here are the files I used...

Apple Picking Cutting Files

Notebook Pages Cutting Files

SWEET with Sherri Baldy Stamps...

Things over at Frosted Designs are changing slightly....we will be changing to Monthly Challenges!

August's Challenge is to use METAL and/or METALLICS on your project! This can be actual metal or metal/metallic-colored paper or embellishments.

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I used a metal tab that says SWEET and a metal brad that is a yellow gingham to bring out the yellow in her flowers...

Don't forget to head over to our sponsor's page, Sherri Baldy and grab some of her CUTE stamps or digital images! You can also find her on FB where she and her DT post lots of projects using the images.

Thanks for stopping by! Remember...you have the entire month to link up your METAL/METALLIC projects for a chance to win!!!

First Grade with CDD...

Welcome to the CDD Mini Stamp & Die Release Blog Hop.  All stamps are in the CDD Shop and now available for purchase.

You may purchase stamps HERE.

I created a layout that will showcase some of my son's first grade pictures! His teacher was always sending me snapshots of him as they did various activities in class. He also reads on a 5th grade level so this cute little book-worm will be the perfect fit to journal about that accomplishment!

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These apples are the perfect size for cards AND layouts...sooooo cute!

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I used the scissors to represent the hole in the "D"...I also added silver Winks of Stella but you can't really see it in my picture.

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And...this little book worm is one of my favorite images! I used liquid glass to add some shine to his glasses. I decided to stamp the rulers and cut them out then staple them together using some mini-staples...what doesn't scream "school" more than staples! All my images were colored using ShinHan Alcohol Markers (I'm still getting used to coloring with markers and shading)...

Here are the release specials for you :

1. Use Code: July to receive 10% off your entire order. Sale starts on 8/7 and ends 8/11 10pm MST.

2. You will receive 1 free bag of sequins for every $20 spent. Just leave a comment with your order and it will be added in. Ends 8/11 10pm MST.

  

Here's a look at the FREEBIE you can grab just for hopping, commenting and following all of our blogs! You can email craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to request it. You must comment and follow each blog in this hop in order to get the free file.

Thanks for stopping by...I truly enjoy reading all of your comments! Your next stop is the super talented Nanne...you will be amazed at her project!

A+ Teacher - CDD July Sneak Peek...

Today is Day 2 of the Mini-Release Sneak Peek from Craftin Desert Divas...

Here's a little teaser of the card I made...aren't those pencils the CUTEST!!! And the Black Glitter Paper and staples are the perfect match to bring this school-card to life!

You'll have to head over to my FB Fan Page to see the entire thing!

You can also start the hop here at the CDD FB Fan Page to hop all the way through and get this CUTE FREE SVG File!!!

Day 1 of the Mini-Release Sneak Peeks...

It's day 1 of the Sneak Peeks for the Craftin Desert Divas Mini-Release!!!!

Head over to the CDD FB Fan Page to hop through the DT Members FB Pages AND to get your hands on this CUTE little FREE SVG file...

Don't forget to check back tomorrow to see some artwork I created for Day 2 of the Sneak Peeks!!!