Happiness Always

Hello!

Welcome back for another challenge at Made Especially for You. You might notice my card is slightly different than some of the other Design Team members. Although I teach and expect my students to read carefully, I must say "I didn't". Shame on me! I was suppose to use the sponsor's digi and I forgot. I loved how this card came out, so I asked if I could use them next week instead. : )

This week's challenge...

Stitching (real or faux)

I am finally feeling more comfortable with faux stitching. I think the pen I used this time made a big difference too. I have the straight lines, so next time I need to try curves or dots.

Here is my Design Team project...

Materials:

Florals Embellished cartridge ~ bird2 (p. 63) cut at 2 1/2"

My Mind's Eye ~ Fine and Dandy paper stack

pink, cream, and blue card stock

blue ribbon

pink button

wiggly eyes

Martha Stewart pen ~ Sephia

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

My Pink Stamper ~ Punny stamps

brown ink

Other Challenges:

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Spring

Docerela Creations ~ Friendship Card

Coming Soon...

The World of Dr. Seuss Hop

Spring Flip DT Hop

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Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy 18th Birthday

Hello!

Today was my niece's 18th birthday party, so I had to make her a card for the special occasion. I wanted to make sure is was mature, but still fun. I hope she liked it (I know she liked what was in it! Who doesn't like money!?!?). I asked my sister what to get her and she said she could use money to help pay for her Summer classes since financial won't start until Fall term. I thought, "What a great idea." Well, after cake I asked my niece what she plans to do with the birthday money and her answer was "Spring Break, of course." I guess you're only 18 once.

Materials:

My Mind's Eye ~ Fine and Dandy paper stack

Hannah Montana cartridge ~ 18 cut at 1 3/4"

brown ribbon

green gems

Cardz TV stamp ~ "Make a Wish" set

brown ink

Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Use Green (I hope it is enough!)

Cardz TV ~ Anything Goes

Clear it Out ~ Birthday with Bling

Card Makin' Mamas ~ Birthday

Scrappy Frogs ~ Use a Die Cut

Mojo Monday ~ sketch

I have a small request or two ~

1. Please consider turning off word verification. Commenting can become frustrating since the verification image is difficult to read at times. If you do not know how, just ask. I can post a message with directions.

2. Use the new Linky box (right side bar) to follow since changes are approaching quickly. I don't want to loose contact with my crafty friends! If I haven't signed up for yours, PLEASE let me know too. I will head on over and register. THANKS!

Lots of events approaching in March, so be sure to come back often.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thankful Thursday Challenge ~ Purple

Good Evening,

Today has been a relaxing day and hopefully tomorrow will be fun. My niece is turning 18 and we are going to her birthday party. I am not quite sure how to celebrate an 18 years old birthday, but I am sure I will be looking for some ideas since my son is only 6 months younger than his cousin. Time sure flies by! I will say... I am THANKFUL that both of them have good heads on their shoulders and will go far.

Here is my Thankful Thursday project for DL.Art. I went thru the scrap box and chose a bunch of purples. I used the Seems a Little Sketchy layout, although I missed the deadline for submission. I really like how the purples look together.

 

 

 Materials:

purple scraps

Create a Critter cartridge ~ scalloped flower

Plantin Schoolbook cartridge ~ circles

Wild Card cartridge ~ Thank You (p. 49) cut a t 8"

purple felt rick rack

purple flowers

purple brad

purple gems

Other Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Allsorts ~ Anything Goes

More Than Favors ~ Circles

Don't forget to enter the Cricut Cartridge giveaway for Carri's Birthday Celebration hop. There is still time! Click here for your chance!

Choose One!

Hope you have a great night,

Georgiana 

Monster Cat for CCR Challenge

Good Morning!

It's Thursday, which means a new challenge at the Creative Cutter Room. This week's challenge brings a card, but also a tip I learned. It sure is helpful when to get a suggestion before finding out the hard way. It sure does help save paper sometimes too. : ) 

As I browse thru my crafty friend's sites on a regular basis and see all the amazing shape cards, I do get a bit envious. I typically stick with my rectangular shape card base. For some reason, I just love the straight lines. For this challenge I wanted to use Elegant Edges (that would mean I would need to use my Gypsy to weld and that doesn't happen...not yet!) or Birthday Bash since the shapes are already done. Instead, I chose something completely...different (maybe even a little odd). 

I went with this MONSTER CAT. It took me some time to get use to looking at him, but he has finally grown on me.

Here is my tip...use heavy duty card stock to cut the body. Mine is a bit flimsy and he looks like a bobble head. Learning lesson there!

Theme: Shape Card

Create a new card using a shape no squares no rectangles!

Here is my project:

Materials:

Mini Monsters cartridge

gray, black, white, and pink cardstock

My Mind's Eye ~Stella and Rose paper stack

Are you ready to create a shape card now?

Submit your new project for a chance to win a prize!

THE PRIZE

Two Acrylic Stamp Sets....One pictured above and the other a Surprise!

Challenge Starts today February 23 and runs until March 7, 2012.

Follow the rules then submit your new project over at the Creative Cutter Room!

Only entries that fit the challenge guidelines will be entered to win the prize!

Some Rules to keep in mind while playing along:

Project submissions must be new, no back linking

CCR must be mentioned in the description with a link back to here

Entry must fit theme to be qualified for the prize

Prize must be claimed within 2 weeks

Please link your project posting not just your blog

Here is the Line Up You for some great inspiration:

Carri

Georgiana

Diana
Elaine

Jessica
Tonya

Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Georgiana

Favorite Pet

Today brings another challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas and what better way to celebrate than with a new project.

Did you know February 21st is Love Your Pet Day? How about it is Responsible Pet Owner's Month? In honor of all our pets we have or have lost, we are thinking of you this week. 

Our new challenge this week is...Your Favorite Pet

Here is my project...

Materials:

SEI paper ~ Park Buddies

Paper Pups cartridge

brown and white cardstock

wiggly eyes

Martha Stewart baker's twine

white gelly roll pen

Challenges:

Paper Playtime ~ Pets with Sentiment

2 Sisters Challenges ~ Stitching

Cricut Cardz Challenge ~ A Stitch in Time (faux stitching)

Unscripted Sketches

 

Sponsor...Paper Piecing by Nikki

 If you want to see another one of my pet projects, check out this cube I made. My dog is just like one of the family members. We have had her for 4 years now and it sure doesn't seem like it.

Can't wait to see all those amazing projects that you make.

Georgiana