It's Birthday Season

Hello Crafty Friends,

Not only is it back to school time, but it is birthday season at our house. My son celebrated his 21st birthday last week, mine is in 3 weeks, and then my hubby's is 10 days later. Keeps us busy shopping too.

I love cupcakes for birthdays, especially sweet chocolate ones!

All the purple star buttons were in my stash...I sure like how they look! Adds a little pizzazz!

Instead of using this stamp I cut the letters, so it would fit in my arrow banner.

Inside coordinates with background papers.

Have a great day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Use a Bug Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles

Hello Crafty Friends,

I have been super busy with getting back into a school routine, but made time to share the new DoubleClick Skittles Challenge. Hoping to get settled once I get finish with the initial testing and grouping of my new class. Should take about another week or two!

This Week's Challenge...

Use a Bug

Here is my Design Team project...

I have a slight obsession with lady bugs and butterflies. I have a few plants in my backyard that I am constantly admiring because these bugs are attracted to them.

I used Black Skittles.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "Use a Bug" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members.

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Here Comes the Birthday Train

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by on this terrific Tuesday. Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Hope you will join us this week!

This Week's Challenge...

Celebrate It!

What type of celebration can have a party? I usually think of birthday or anniversary, but if you celebrate it...you can create it!

Here is my Design Team project...

A birthday train (by Too Cute by Jessica) for a three year old.

Stamped sentiment in the window

Every birthday has to have balloons!

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Celebrate It" challenge. The other design team members did a wonderful job with this one. Be sure to check them out today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Back to School Blog Hop

Welcome to the SVG Attic-3 Girl JAM Back to School blog hop!  We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of SVG Attic and 3 Girl JAM. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!

You should be arriving from Tanya's blog. If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

Here is the project I created:

Pencil shaped thank you cards for a few of my parents. I have a wish list and wanted to be able to show my appreciation for any items brought in with a school themed card.  

The pencil shaped card is part of the Back to School kit at SVG Attic and the silver trim is by 3 Girl JAM. The stamped sentiment is from Bo Bunny.

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

$20 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

$20 Gift Certificate to 3 Girl JAM

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop. 

2.  Leave some comment love at each stop.  You can do so until midnight on Sunday, August 16th to be eligible for the prizes.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back at the SVG Attic blog and/or the 3 Girl JAM blog for the winners on Tuesday, August 18th.  

We would also love it if you would stop by the SVG Attic and 3 Girl JAM Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Here is the complete blog hop lineup:

SVG Attic blog

Cyndy

Angeline

 Lisa

Jodi

Beth 

Tanya 

Georgiana (you are here)

Julie O. (go here next)

Marji 

Dawn

Connie

3 Girl JAM blog

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop!  Be sure to head on over to the other stops for more Back to School inspiration.  Comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

Now hop on over to Julie O.

Sunshine Linky Party at Pause Dream Enjoy

Hello Everyone,

Happy Friday! Today is the last day of pre-planning week and it is Meet Your Teacher day, so I will be meeting many of my new students. I have 21 students on my roster, so I am hoping for a great turnout!

Today is also a new Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party.

This Week's Challenge...

Sunshine

I decided to do something a little different. Rather than using a sun...I was thinking about our Sunshine Committee. It is a group that meets regularly to send well wishes, congrats, and/or plans parties. One of the occasions that they send cards is "Get Well".  

I used yellow (like the sun) for the letters and ribbon to cheer up the recipient. The cut is from SVG Attic.

Another Get Well card with a yellow background. 

This cut is from My Scrap Chick.

Skittles by DoubleClick

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party this week for our "Sunshine" challenge. The other design team members have a variety of projects, so be sure to check them out today! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Black Raspberry Ice Cream at DoubleClick's Food Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by! It's time for a DoubleClick Skittles Challenge. 

This Week's Challenge...

Food

Here is my Design Team project...

After the last two days at school with the computer and scheduling issues...I could use a double...maybe even a triple swirl of ice cream! When I was growing up, we could get a black raspberry ice cream just like this (well, it would put a smile on your face). 

Yummm! Sure could use some now! 

I used Plenty (a purplish color) Skittles with my Miss Kate Cuttables  cute soft serve ice cream. Pink glitter glue was added to the cherry on top.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "Food" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members.

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

My Boat is Floating

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by on this terrific Tuesday. Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Hope you will join us this week!

This Week's Challenge...

Nautical

Here is my Design Team project...

We use to have a boat that you could take to the lake, but we sold it with hopes of getting a bigger one some day. We haven't bought a new boat yet, but I know we will eventually.

An oldie...K Andrews stamp

Watercolor background and waves created with MFT stencil.

Miss Kate Cuttables sailboat propped on foam dots and sequins scattered like clouds.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Nautical" challenge. The other design team members did a FANTASTIC job with this one. Be sure to check them out today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

It's Back to School, so Let's Send Out A Thank You

Happy Monday! 

Today is the day...back to school for a new year. Another summer is gone, but I did get LOTS completed. This week is teacher preparation week and the kids start next Monday. I will get to meet my students on Friday at Meet Your Teacher. Exciting day for many! 

I want to say "Thank You" to all my crafty friends that I chatted with throughout the summer and helped with me with creative endeavors. I was able to learn from you and try new techniques because of your willingness to share. So, today I'd like to share a thank you card. You can never have enough!

I used scrap papers and MFT Blueprints. I layered a few matching flowers on the stitched circle and stamped the "Thank You" with Cobalt Ranger Archival ink.  

Polka dot ribbon and a dark blue button garnish the top. The inside coordinates for a  personal message.

Hope you have a great week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Thanks for Being There

Hello Everyone,

Happy Saturday...well, sort of! This is my last weekend before going back to school on Monday! Summer flew right by, but I did get some yard work and paper crafting projects completed. I could use another couple weeks to finish decluttering, but I know the parents are probably ready to send their children back to start learning again.

This past Thursday I asked my daughter if she felt like going for a car ride since she had been in bed for a few days with her mouth being sore and being dizzy from the meds (She had all four wisdom teeth removed and some of the gums were trimmed back.). I thought some fresh air might help with recovery. She agreed and we went to My Favorite Things in Eustis, FL. I had no idea there was a real shop open for business less than an hour away. 

 It was like being in a candy store! So many choices! I did purchase  a few items and plan on going back for one of the classes on Saturdays.

Here is what I created with a few of my new goodies!

First, I used Ranger Distress inks to create the water color backgrounds.

Then I cut the scribble roses, the overlays, and the leaves with my Cuttlebug. 

Lastly, I cut the stitched circle and stamped it with my new Encouraging Words stamp. Matching sequins were carefully adhered. 

Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Simply Create Too ~ Anything Goes

Clear It Out ~ Anything Goes

I am very pleased with the outcome. I had watched a few videos on watercolor techniques earlier in the week and was able to use them. Can't wait to use some more watercolors and the other goodies I bought at the MFT boutique. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Happy Birthday Monkey

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back! Thanks for stopping by on this fabulous Friday!

Today is also my day to post at Miss Kate Cuttables. Before I share my daily post, I want to remind you there is a free file that you can download every day. YES! Every day a new and different one. Be sure to get yours today! 

Today's Freebie...Click Here

Here is my Design Team project...

A sweet birthday monkey

Isn't he cute!

 

Inside coordinates, but is blank so a personalized message can be written to the recipient.

Thanks again for stopping by!

A Golden Thanks

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by again! Today is my day to share at 3 Girl JAM and I always like to showcase a project that uses the best crinkle ribbon available.

Here is my Design Team project...

A simple thanks 

I used Gold Crown crinkle ribbon from the Royal Bundle.

SPECIAL NOTE:  When you place an order in August, you can add the Caribbean Splash bundle for just $1! Use coupon code August to get this great deal at 3 Girl JAM!

Hope you will join us at 3 Girl JAM with your newest "Anything Goes with Ribbon" project. Can't wait to see what you create!

Anything Goes with Ribbon

August 1st - August 28th

Prize ~ $15 gift certificate to 3 Girl JAM shop

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Food, More Food, and Even More Food

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by! It's time for a DoubleClick Skittles Challenge. 

This Week's Challenge...

Food

This should be easy! If you love food like me there are LOTS of options! You could do scrumptious sweets, or be healthy and chose fruits. Maybe you prefer summer BBQ foods or easy game food like pizza. Like I said...so many choices!

Here is my Design Team project...

I am loving cupcakes right now. They may be unhealthy, but they sure taste delicious!

I used Slate Skittles.

Other Materials:

dark grey and cream card stock

MME/Teresa Collins paper ~ Vintage Finds

Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge ~ cupcake (2 1/4") p. 26

grey polka dot ribbon

Jaded Blossom stamp ~ Miscellaneous Fun set

Versafine Onyx Black ink

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "Food" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members and see what their favorite food might be.

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

August Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by.  I am a little late with my post this morning because my daughter had her wisdom teeth removed yesterday and she was not doing well with the meds. I had to stay with her all day to make sure she was ok. Hopefully she will be feeling better today. 

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Hope you will join us!

This Week's Challenge...

A Sketch

I ran out of "Thank You" cards at my Card Party on Saturday, so I am making more. 

Here is the sketch for August. Remember it can be flipped or rotated as long as you can still see the basic sketch. Use your imagination!

Bright colors and an over-sized flower

I cut thanks out at 2 1/4" from the "Just Because" Cricut cartridge.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Sketch" challenge. The other design team members have shared wonderful interpretations of the sketch. Be sure to check them out today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana