Tic Tac Toe at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today is the day...Diva Tuesday and FCAT Writes. After today, I will be free of some stress until the Reading and Math test in April. In the meantime, I will be wishing my niece a "Happy 19th Birthday". Her big day is tomorrow!

 

The Challenge...Tic Tac Toe

Here is my Design Team project...

I used the diagonal from upper left to lower right...black and white, three pattern papers, and ribbon. I am hoping my niece will enjoy the fashionista look. She can be quite the model.

 I used the following sketch from The Sweet Stop. They always have amazing sketches, so check them out too.

 These heels were cut from Forever Young...so many stylish cuts!

Materials:

Making Memories paper

pink and white card stock

Forever Young Cricut cartridge ~ heels2 (p. 60) cut at 2"

pink crinkle ribbon

polka dot button

black and white thread

K. Andrews stamp ~ Fashionable Friends set

black ink

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our tic tac toe challenge. Don't forget to visit the other design team members and see their awesome projects. All the creative ideas are sure to give you some inspiration.

 

This week's sponsor...

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Love Your Pet at Exploring Cricut

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today there is a new challenge at Exploring Cricut.

Theme: Love Your Pet

(February 20th)

According to the recent survey done by the American Pet Products Association, 62% of households in the United States (or 72.9 million homes) have at least one pet. Most pet guardians consider their pets to be part of the family and often refer to them as their “children”. This is a special day that we have purposefully set aside to show our beloved animal companions how important they are to us. This distinctive pet holiday was actually created by humans to remind pet pawrents just how lucky we are to have those amazing furry, finned or feathered family members in our lives.

In honor of my pet...

My Molly

I used the following sketch from Sketch Saturday.

Materials:

Recollections Pet pad

golden yellow, black, kraft and white card stock

Animal Kingdom Cricut cartridge

Paper Pups Cricut cartridge

wiggly eye

yellow buttons

black craft thread

Can't wait to see what you make (and hopefully you will attach a picture of your pet too). Be sure to stop by Exploring Cricut to see the other design team projects.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Just for You ~ Exploring Cricut

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

 Today is my Exploring Cricut day.

I enjoy pulling out cartridges that others do not typically think about using. This vase and flower stem from Serenade seeemd to match the background paper rather well.

I used the following sketch from One Stop Craft Challenge.

Materials:

Heidi Grace Designs paper ~ Tweet Memories 

Serenade Cricut cartridge ~ vase with flowers cut at 2"

red pearls

Just for You stamp

black ink

Be sure to stop back on Monday for the new Exploring Cricut challenge.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Embossing Time at Little Scrap Pieces

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today brings another challenge at Little Scrap Pieces, and this week's theme is...Embossing. Lisa from A Mermaid's Craft, our fellow DT sister, is sponsoring the challenge. 

 

Here is my Design Team project...

I chose these colors after seeing a few cards at The Kraft Journal and thought these colors looked amazing together. I decided I had to try too.

 I used the following sketch from The Craft's Meow.

Materials:

kraft paper

white card stock

Tim Holtz embossing folder

Swiss Dots embossing folder

Florals Embellished Cricut cartridge

brown cord

white button

Inkadinkadoo "Just Saying" stamp

brown ink

 

Hope you will join us at Little Scrap Pieces this week for our Embossing challenge. Can't wait to see your project.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Whimsical Wednesday is Going Green

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is a Whimsical Designs on Wednesday!

 

This week's challenge...Going Green

When I think of the color green I think of frogs (You remember Kermit, right?).

I used the following layout from Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Materials:

Stampin Up papers

white and black card stock

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge  ~ frog

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

purple ribbon

green button

white embroidery floss

green and purple polka dot buttons

Whimsical Designs stamp ~

 

This week's sponsor...

A Day for Daisies

$12 gift certificate

 

Be sure to stop by Whimsical Designs to see the other design team projects! Can't wait to see what you create for this "Going Green" challenge.
 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

A Diva Polar Bear

Happy Diva Tuesday!

 

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

 

The Challenge...Use a polar bear

 

Here is my Design Team project...

Isn't this polar bear adorable? Perfect for someone special.

 

 

Materials:

DCWV paper

Live Simply Cricut cartridge ~ polar bear cut at 2" and butterflies 1/2"

cream crinkle ribbon

gold, red, and green embroidery floss

green button

wiggly eye

Spellbinders ~ Scalloped square

My Pink Stamper stamp

green ink

 

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our polar bear challenge.  Don't forget to visit the other design team members and see their dynamite projects too. All the polar bears are awesome.

 

Be sure to come back tomorrow for Whimsical Designs on Wednesday. Another  opportunity to try a great challenge.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

It's Not to Late for Valentines at Little Scrap Pieces

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

I can't believe so much time has past and how fast time flies by. I forgot to post my Little Scrap Pieces Design Team project with all that has been happening. School has occupied most of my time during the past two to three weeks since FCAT Writes is next week. It is a VERY stressful time! Many of you know that I teach, but I had to change grade levels this year after 10 years and writing is the primary focus (versus math and science that was in 5th grade ~ I was Science Lead Teacher for years and love math). The standardized test is next Tuesday, so wish my class luck! The highest score is a 6 and I am hoping to get one (or two or three).

 

Here is my Design Team project...

Valentine's Day

If you didn't post one or forgot like me, this challenge is perfect for you.

Materials:

K&Company paper

grey, black, and pink card stock

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ mouse

Sweethearts Cricut cartridge ~ balloons

twine

pink skittles by Carri

computer generated names

 

Hope you will join us at Little Scrap Pieces this week for our Valentine's Day challenge. Can't wait to see your project.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Whimsical Wednesday ~ 3,2,1 Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today is a Whimsical Designs on Wednesday!

Since Valentine's is tomorrow, I thought why not another Valentine's Day card. It sure does put you in the mood for love.

 

This Week's challenge...3, 2, 1

What does that mean? You get to choose 3 of any item, then pick 2, and finally only use 1 other object.

I used different 3 colored card stocks, 2 ribbons, and finally 1 button.

 

The focal point is a Spellbinders ~ Contemporary Hearts. I found it at Scrapbuck.com and I just love the details, especially all those cut-out hearts.

Materials:

 red, pink, and white card stock
Spellbinders ~ Contemporary Hearts
Tim Holtz distressed embossing folder
white ribbon
twine (thank you Carri)
red button
white pearls
Whimsical Designs stamp ~ With Love set
Barn Door Distress ink by Tim Holtz

This week's sponsor...
The Robin's Nest

$10.00 gift certificate
 

Be sure to stop by Whimsical Designs to see the other design team projects! Can't wait to see what you create for this "3, 2, 1" challenge.
 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Color Challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Diva Tuesday!

 

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

 

The Challenge...

Pink, Red, Purple, and/or White

 

Here is my Design Team project...

I am always thinking of chocolate goodies this time of year!

Materials:

Sweet Shop Cricut cartridge

Martha Stewart paper ~ background paper

K&Company paper ~ oval background

red, pink, and white card stock

red lace

white pearls

red fabric hearts

 

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our color challenge (Did you see our sponsor?). Don't forget to visit the other design team members and see their magnificent projects too. So many creative ways of using these colors!

 

Be sure to come back tomorrow for Whimsical Designs on Wednesday.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Be Mine at Exploring Cricut

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

This week is Valentine's Day, which means my students are allowed to have a party at school (There are only 3 approved days ~ Christmas, Valentines, and last day of school.). I am planning a cookie party where the students will get to decorate sugar and chocolate cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and Red Hots. They will also get to exchange Valentines and ooh and aah at the ones they receive. I made the Panda treat bags. Should be fun! 

 

Today there is a new challenge at Exploring Cricut.

Theme: Be My Valentine

I altered one part of this flourish...I changed the flower (was at the top) to a heart. Then I added the heart sentiment to the center of the blooming flower on the far left.

Materials:

red cardstock

Bo Bunny pattern paper

Sweethearts Cricut cartridge ~ flourish (p. 76)

white pearls

K. Andrews stamp

black ink

red heart ribbon

 

Other Challenges:

Scrappy Frogs ~ red or pink

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Hearts

Allsorts ~ Valentines

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Scraps (all papers)

My Sheri Crafts ~ Valentines

 

Can't wait to see what you make. Be sure to stop by Exploring Cricut to see the other design team projects.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Exploring Cricut Day ~ Luau Time!

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today is my Exploring Cricut Day.

I made this for a co-worker who has a friend that loves the beach (she even happened to be in Hawaii when I made this card). What better way to celebrate than with a Luau. I just need a grass skirt and some coconut shells and I will be ready to do the Limbo!

I used a sketch, but forgot to save which one. If you recognize it, please let me know and I will give proper credit. Thanks!

 I added this white crochet flower to match that background paper.

 Inside sentiment

Materials:

Luau Cricut cartridge ~ tiki bar cut at 2 3/4"
Birthday Bash ~ Happy Birthday sentiment

 SEI paper ~ On the Coast
light teal cardstock
flowers
button

Be sure to stop back on Monday for the new Exploring Cricut challenge.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Love is in the Air

Today brings another challenge at Little Scrap Pieces, and this week's theme is...Love is in the Air.  

 

Here is my Design Team project...

I thought the balloons were very appropriate for "in the air".

 I used this sketch from Seems a Little Sketchy.

After I made the orignal card I was asked to personalize a couple more, but to change the layout slightly.

Materials:

heart pattern paper

pink, brown, and white card stock

Sweethearts Cricut cartridge ~ balloons

Scrappy Moms stamp

brown ink

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

pink liquid pearls

pink buttons

pink pearls

 

Hope you will join us at Little Scrap Pieces this week for our Love is in the Air challenge. Can't wait to see what your project.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Whimsical Wednesday ~ Textiles and Hop Winner

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today is a Whimsical Designs on Wednesday!

First, I would like to say "Thank You" to everyone that stopped by for the "Love" Hop during this past weekend. I appreciate you taking the time to visit and leave comments. I hope you enjoyed all the projects the team shared. The winner will be announced below.

This Week's challenge...Use Textiles

I used cream colored lace beneath my train edge punch. It is a self-adhesive roll that I found at Michaels on clearance and it is the easiest to use. There are lots of great colors in different patterns too.

 Personalized for a special birthday boy.

 I bought this train edge punch quite some time ago and never really knew how I wanted to incorporate it into a projet until this card.

Materials:

Nates's ABCs ~ Train (p. 32) cut at 2" and font cut at 1/2"

My Mind's Eye paper

cream lace

train edge punch by EK Success

skittles by Abusybee

 

This week's sponsor...

$20 gift certificate from Freckled Fawn

 

"Love" Blog Hop Winner is...

~ Sheena ~

36:SheenaMonday, February 4, 2013 at 6:18:00 PM EST

Cute little valentine's :)
Hugs, Sheena

Congratulations!

Please e-mail (coachfans at cox dot net) me with your mailing address, so I can forward your Valentine goodies.

 

Be sure to stop by Whimsical Designs to see the other design team projects! Can't wait to see what you create for this "Textiles" challenge.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana