Creative Cutter Room's Newest Challenge

Good Morning,

It's Thursday, which means a new challenge at the Creative Cutter Room.  We saw some great Graduation cards and projects during our last challenge! We appreciate you joining us and hope you will join us for this next challenge.

Theme: Photo Inspiration

Here is my DT project...

Materials:
"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ background on p. 57 (5 1/2" and 5 1/4"), tree/shadow on p. 57 (6 3/4"), and Thanks sentiment on p. 55 (2")
Heidi Grace paper ~ Daydream stack
cream and white card stock
Jolee flowers
brown ink

Challenge Starts today, May 31, and runs until June 13, 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!

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

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

One entry per person

Please comment after linking

You have until June 13, 2012 to enter your project.

Here is the line up for some great inspiration:

Carri

 Georgiana (That's Me)
Diana
Tonya

Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks for the Boot

Happy Diva Tuesday!

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

Our challenge this week is...

Anything Goes

These are the best challenge weeks since you get to be creative and make what you like or need. Whether it is a birthday, thank you, or a good luck card you need, you may pick.

My Design Team project...

Materials:

Flair Design paper

"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ boot (p. 65) cut at 3 3/4" and sentiment (p. 55) cut at 2 1/2"

black, brown, and cream card stock

red and brown buttons

light brown braiding cord

Other Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Red

This Week's Sponsor...

Joy's Life

Looking forward to seeing all those projects you create this week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks for the New Spellbinder

Good Evening,

I sure hope you have been enjoying your holiday weekend. I have had three days off so far with one more to go. I sure do enjoy this relaxation time. I have eight more days of school, then some more time off.

I used one of my new Spellbinders (Thank You Joanns for the FABULOUS sale!).  I was having difficulties with the intricate cuts, but after some research I found a solution. Yeah! Who knew wax paper could be so useful.

Challenges:
Unscripted Sketches

Cute Card Thursday ~ Pink and Green

Fleur de Lis Squares

 

Other Materials:

My Mind's Eye paper ~ Lost & Found Two stack

pink cardstock

pink and green flowers

white pearls

Looking forward to using all my new Spellbinders.  I want to be able to layer and combine them. Hoping to be as good as some of my crafty friends who look like pros (Lisa and Sherrie).

Have a great night!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

More Graduation Cards

Good Evening Crafty Friends,

Sorry I haven't been around to much lately. That will change because summer vacation begins soon. I have been shopping at Joanns this past week a couple times since they have most of the papercrafting section 50% off (I just could not pass up the Spellbinders at this price.) and I have been working on more graduation cards. I am not done yet...just a few more and then my orders will be complete.

Here are some more of the graduation cards I have made...

I used a Totally Papercrafting sketch for a few of the cards, but I think the deadline has passed.

Materials:

various colors of card stock (school colors)

black, yellow, and green gems

Happy Graduation Cricut cartridge ~ caps and sentiments

Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge ~ a couple backgrounds

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge ~ numbers

yellow embroidery floss

yellow button

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

Challenge:
Celebrate the Occasion ~ Graduation
Fantabulous Cricut ~  Graduation
My Craft Spot ~ Congratulations

 Better get going!

My son graduates this year and I still need to work on his announcements. I haven't entered any challenges in a couple weeks and I NEED/WANT to! I have some new Spellbinders calling my name. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

7 Months 'til Christmas Hop

Welcome Crafty Friends!

Did you know there are only 7 months until Christmas? This hop was started a couple months ago to create two cards per month until the holiday season to help eliminate some of the stress at the holidays. I am extremely happy that I am part of this group, so I don't have to worry at the last minute.  :)

Here are my Christmas projects:

~ Die Cut ~

Materials:

Holiday Cakes Cricut cartridge ~ wreath (p. 36) cut at 2 1/2" and sentiment (p. 76) cut at 1"

green polka dot paper (holiday scrap paper)

red and white card stock

red gems

white ribbon

~Digi ~

Materials:
more papers from the holiday scrap container
red cardstock
red and green buttons

Here is this month's line-up:

 Heather: http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.ca/

 Tara: http://tarashomemadehappiness.blogspot.ca/ 
 Shari:  http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.ca/ 
 Georgiana:  http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/ (That's Me) Mary:  http://www.maryshappyplace.com/ (Next!)

 Sally:  http://sallyastill.blogspot.com/

 Kerry:  http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.ca/

Be sure to hop over to Mary now to see what she has created. If you are interested in joining next month just leave a comment. You could get a jump start on your cards too.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Buttons, Banners, and/or Birthday

Happy Diva Tuesday!

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

Our challenge this week is...

birthdays, banners, and/or buttons

My Design Team project...

Materials:

Birthday Cakes cartridge ~ birds

Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge

brown and cream cardstock

Hiedi Grace papers

brown ink

wiggly eyes

pink and blue buttons

computer generated sentiment

Spellbinder ~ Beaded Oval

This Week's Sponsor...

3 Girl Jam

Looking forward to seeing all those projects you create this week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Scrapbook Expo Update

Good Evening Crafty Friends,

Hope you have been enjoying your weekend. Hard to believe it is almost over. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about the Scrapbook Expo ~ Orlando.

The day started off bright and early. I left the house around 6:15 am and got to Orlando by 7:45 am. I used the GPS since I thought it was suppose to take the quickest route, but yesterday Garmin went the scenic way. Next year I am going my way!

I checked in early and received a Golden Ticket for a door prize (didn't win) and then walked around the resort until the floor opened at 9 am. The Expo was at Gaylord Palms and it is beautiful place. If you have the opportunity to go next year, stay for the night. I wish I could have.

Here are my Expo goodies...

Some of the items purchased include...

ribbon

pearls and gems

2 SEI 6x6 paper stacks ~ Cherry Brights and On the Coast

lace (pink and blue)

charms

flowers

mini album kit

scissors

brads

adhesive

Some of the freebies...

Dot -n- Go

window frame laser cut

holiday stamps

I was a volunteer at the Will Call window from 11 - 3. I actually got paid too, which was very nice (and they gave me a free ticket for another Expo). Then I was a Teacher's Pet at 3:30 for an hour class, Great Gift Cards with Andrea Deer. I paid $5 for the class (Expo price was about $25) and got all the materials to take home. Can't wait to make them!

Needless to say, I had a good time. I plan on going back next year and volunteer again. If you have the chance to help at your Scrapbook Expo be sure to sign up. It is definitely worth it!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Cruisin'

Good Morning,

Today is a fabulous day! I am heading to Orlando to the Scrapbook Expo. I am planning on shopping, a little volunteeering, and taking a card class. I am hoping for an exciting day. 

Looking for a way to use your Cricut more often? How about a challenge too? Well, head over to Exploring Cricut for your opportunity. Every other Monday a new challenge is posted with a fabulous prize. Each day the team members post a project to encourage you to use your Cricut and all those cartridges that you  have been collecting. I just received my 5 new cartridges from using my Reward points and I am looking forward to using them. I haven't had time  yet, but summer break is in 2 weeks!

Here is my Design Team project for Exploring Cricut...

Materials:

Going Places Cricut cartridge ~ cruise ship (p 114) cut at 2"

blue and white card stock

pattern paper from scrap box

white cloud brads

computer generated sentiment

Spellbinder

Hope you have a great day.

I am getting to leave, so I will keep you posted on the Expo.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

It's Almost Graduation Time!

Good Morning!

 

It's Thursday, which means a new challenge at the Creative Cutter Room. The Mother's Day projects were perfect for all those special ladies in our lives. Now it is time to see what we are creating next.

Challenge and Theme: Graduation

My son will be graduating from high school soon. Only a couple more weeks then he is off to UNF ~ Jacksonville. He is still undecided on what he definitely wants to do, but I think he still has plenty of time to decide.  He has expressed interest in a Criminal Justice major, which sounds promising.

Here is my DT project...

Here are the supplies we received:

I just knew I had to use that blue glitter! It is actually a piece of foam. The diploma brads were also from Cathie...Thanks!

Other Materials:

Happy Graduation Cricut cartridge ~ cap (2") and sentiment (3/4")

silver cardstock

blue craft thread

black button

Here are the other graduation cards I have been working on...

If you would like to know how to make these tassles, please let me know. I will do a pictorial if you express interest.

We hope you will join us and submit your new project for a chance to win a prize!

THE PRIZE

Stamps and ribbon!

Challenge starts today, May 17th, and runs until May 30, 2012.

Be sure to follow the rules (listed below), then submit your new project over at the Creative Cutter Room!

Looking forward to seeing your creations!

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

Please comment after linking

You have until May 30, 2012 to enter your project.

Here is the Line Up You for some great inspiration:

Carri

Georgiana (That's Me) 

Diana (Next)

Elaine 

Tonya

Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Flower Frame

Happy Diva Tuesday!

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

Our challenge this week is...Flowers

Everyone loves flowers and there are so many possibilities. You can make them a focal point on cards, create a centerpiece, or add to them other projects. I worked with my daughter to make this for my husband's grandmother. A picture of his parents and our daughter was going to be included before giving it as a gift on Mother's Day.

She painted the wooden frame ($1.00 at Michaels) and I created the flowers using the Flower Shoppe Cricut cartridge.

Here is my Design Team project...

These flowers (fun2 and fun4) were cut at 2 1/2" and 1 1/2". The heart leaves (p. 22) were cut at 2".

I used a quilling tool to roll the centerpiece, then added a small pearl.  

 To hold the pink and yellow flowers together I used Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive.

 

This Week's Sponsor...

Circle B Enterprise

 

Looking forward to seeing all those projects you create this week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Mother's Day to You

Hello Crafty Friends,

I sure hope you are enjoying your day. Mine has been peaceful since I am allowed only to do mimimal work. My hubby took me to the craft stores this morning since my son gave me a Joanns gift card, which was completely unexpected. I was extremely surprised and that doesn't happen often.  I wanted to purchase a new Spellbinder since I have seen so many projects using them (and I have become fascinated with them too!). The store we went to didn't have the one I wanted, so I will check another location tomorrow. We were going to go to the Olive Garden for lunch, but I said I wanted to wait until tomorrow since my son had to work today.  Instead of one day...I will get two days of spoiled motherly fun. : )

Since my Mom past away 1 1/2 year ago (many of my close crafty friends may remember it was very unexpected ~ she was only 54), I wasn't able to make her a card. My grandmother whom I was very close with past away just over 10 years ago; therefore, I bring live flowers to her grave.

I have definitely enjoyed making Mother's Day cards for others though.

Here is a card I made for the school's secretary's sister. She requested flowers and the sentiment.

Kate's ABCs ~ flower vase (p. 54) cut at 3 1/4"

 Challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas ~ Flowers

Sisterhood of Crafters ~ May Flowers

Cuttlebug Spot ~ Flowers for Mom

Enjoy the time you have with your family.

Happy Mother's Day,

Georgiana

May I Have This Dance Hop

Welcome to the May I Have This Dance Hop

Projects showcased in this hop will have the theme of Dance or Music.

This hop is hosted by Made Especially 4 You challenge blog.  

The talented DT of ME4Y is joined by the stellar creativity of the Die Cuttin' Diva DT.

Here is my project...

Materials:
Elegant Edges cartridge ~ oblong scalloped frame (p. 48) cut at 4 1/2"
Quarter Note cartridge ~ harp (p. 38) 3 1/2" and glorious (p. 68) 1"
kraft paper
blue and white card stock
blue and white flowers
blue brads
blue pearls

AWESOME SPONSORS...

$20 Gift Certificate to online store.

Stamp and Create

In honor of all of the mother's out there, receive 10% off your whole order from May 11th - 13th!!

Bundle of Hand-Dyed Crinkle Ribbon

Little Scrap Pieces   $25 Gift Certificate to online store

As Cute as a Button

  


 $20 Gift Certificate to online store

Adams Acres

$25 Gift Certificate to online store

Paper Piecings by Nikki

Here are the rules:

YOU MUST COMMENT ON EVERY STOP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN. YOU WILL HAVE UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 13TH TO HOP.

WINNERS WILL BE POST ON MADE ESPECIALLY 4 YOU ON TUESDAY, MAY 15TH.

Time to waltz along....

Ashley http://especiallymade.blogspot.com

Nikki http://www.creationsbymommy.com/

Pam http://scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com
Patty http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

Karen http://simplyfrenzied-karen.blogspot.com
Eileen www.scrappingactuary.blogspot.com

Candy http://candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Robin http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/
Gerda http://cardscreations.blogspot.com/

Cyndy http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com/

Georgiana http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Laura www.scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.ca (Next)
Jessica http://paperdeckerations.blogspot.com/

Kristy http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/

Don't forget to check Made Especially 4 You  on May 15th to see who Mr. Random Number Generator Chooses for the Grand-Prize Winners.

Be sure to two-step your way over to Laura now.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana