Happy New Year, Mrs. Carson's Class

Happy New Year's Eve!

Hope everyone is enjoying their day. Between the year coming to an end and Winter Break being almost over...I am thinking where has the time gone! I decided to make a surprise for my students when they return to school on Tuesday. It will be a great way to ring in the second semester...18 more weeks of school then they will be middle schoolers.

I kept the treat bags simple because my students will have these opened and devoured in less than 2 minutes. Some of my girls will save the package, but many of the boys will have the topper in the trash by the end of the day. Of course, I will have to give them the spiel about how long it took to create and how much it would mean if they took it home to show their parents. I will be sure to add a picture to our class webpage too just in case.

I used the blissful bell from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and knew I wanted it to be gold and silver when I was planning. Then I found this ribbon at Walmart for 50 cents a roll.  I also bought the Hershey Kisses the day after Christmas for 50% off and only used the silver wrappers. Perfect...I could tie all the colors together now!

The sentiment is computer generated (I need to get some New Year stamps. I think I saw Jaded Blossom might actually have a set.), and the scallop circle was cut on my Cameo. The topper is a black square folded in half with a rectangle piece of DCWV pattern paper. I rounded the corners with a Hobby Lobby punch.

I hope my class enjoys the start of 2016!

Challenges:

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons ~ Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon ~ Happy New Year

Mod Squad Challenge ~ One Die Cut

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Anything Goes

Be safe and have fun if you go to any New Year celebrations.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Something New Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles

Hello Everyone,

Hard to believe that 2015 is almost over...time sure did fly by this year! So much has happened throughout the year, but I think I am ready for 2016! Before we say good-bye...It's time for the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge. 

This Week's Challenge...

Something New

Here is my Design Team project...

I have been thinking about my style of card making and I have decided I want to try to add more variety...something new I hope to accomplish in 2016. 

I used Sketch 392 from Sketch Saturday. 

 These Scribble Roses by My Favorite Things are elegant and fun. I used my Cuttlebug to cut these versatile dies.

 I used my new My Favorite Things stamp set ~ Whimsical Wishes. The pattern paper is from My Mind's Eye ~ Now and Then stack.

Yellow Skittles

Other Challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches ~ Anything Goes

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

DL.Art ~ Anything Goes Linky Party

Creative Card Crew ~ Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door ~ Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown ~ Anything Goes

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thank You for Something New

Hello Everyone,

It sure is a wonderful Wednesday since Christmas is only two days away (I have a few last minute errands today and then I am definitely ready) and it's time for a new DoubleClick Skittles Challenge. 

This Week's Challenge...

Something New

Here is my Design Team project...

I made thank you cards for my class because of all the new stuff they got me for gifts. Boy, was I lucky...a necklace, a couple gift certificates, a teacher mug, a Christmas ornament, a candle, a Tervis cup,  and a few homemade gifts (kids that love to craft and make gifts...hmmm...perfect for being in my class). 

I used Tim Holtz distress inks (barn door and mowed lawn) to make each of the backgrounds. That was fun! I love how different each one is ...just like my students!

The foal point is a stamped sentiment by My Craft Spot and it is adhered to a Lacey Circle Spellbinders. Frosty Kisses skittles (from the newest skittles release) in the corners and a green sparkly bow (Did you see my sparkle cards from yesterday? Check them out for more sparkle!)

I made eleven, but I may need to make a few more for co-workers.

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Let's Sparkle

Hello Everyone and Happy Tuesday,

Did a little shopping this morning while the hubby and daughter went to see Star Wars in 3D at the IMAX theater. Yes, I am one of the few who has no desire to see the movie, but hubby did say it was good. We went to lunch at the Olive Garden afterwards (so scrumptious since I haven't eaten bread in 3 weeks...I cheated today and had a couple breadsticks with my soup and salad) and then I came home to make these two cards. I wish the lighting was better, but it sure is gloomy outside.

I used the Meant to Sparkle stamp set by My Favorite Things as the focal point on both square cards (5 1/2 x 5 1/2).

First, I created the background using a MFT diagonal bars stencil.

Then I used silver embossing powder for the sentiment and added a few scattered sequins.

For the second card I used the same stamp set on a MFT zigzag stitched oval, but with gold embossing powder.

I just bought this package of foil bows at Hobby Lobby (50% off) when I went shopping today. Great colors and fun patterns.

Challenges:

Allsorts~ Anything but Christmas

Hoping to make another project tonight...maybe my bestie, crafty friend will be available. Where are you Carri?!?!? Let's get crafty!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Happy Holidays

Hello Everyone! 

Hope your week is off to a great start...mine is so far. I had a few "to do" items on my list and actually completed a couple of them, so I am definitely feeling accomplished. Tomorrow I will need to tackle a few more tasks, but until then...I have a card I want to share that I just finished this evening.

This is the last Sweet Sunday Sketch...so sad! I really enjoyed seeing the Design Team projects each week. I always found lots of inspiration.

I used a new Hampton Arts Christmas tree die and stamp set that I got from Michaels this past weekend (70% off Christmas supplies). The pattern paper is by Recollections ~ Cozy Lodge stack. I added Stickles to a few of the stamped dots and a polka dot red bow for the tree topper.

Other Challenges:

Come and Get It ~ Anything Goes Christmas

Pile It On ~ Anything Christmas

That Craft Place ~ Anything Goes

DL.Art ~ December Linky

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Sunday

Enjoy the holiday season!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Merry Little Christmas Pencil Toppers

Happy Saturday Everyone,

I sure am enjoying my first day off  (I get up early) even though a cold front came through yesterday. The cold weather is only suppose to last a couple days and then back to the 80's. Once it warms up I plan on getting outside to do some bike riding. Trying to lose a few pounds...not sure why I decided to during the holiday season, but I am motivated!

Today I am sharing a project I made for my students...pencil toppers (the bucket was left over from last year). A few of my students made me extremely happy when they told me they saved the pumpkin topper from Halloween. : )

I used my Cameo to cut a few different files (My Scrap Chick ~ scallops/circles and Miss Kate Cuttables ~ holly leaves/berries. The stamped sentiment is by Momenta. 

I made a different one for my student that celebrates Hanukkah. This stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Winter Wishes set.

Happy Holidays!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Pretty Penguins at Pause Dream Enjoy

Hello Everyone,

The day has finally arrived..the last day of school before Winter Break! Two weeks of family, crafting, day trips to the Orlando parks, and definitely some relaxing. Hubby hasn't said anything about home improvement projects yet, so I am not going to ask!  : )

Today also begins a new Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party.

This Week's Challenge...

Always Anything Goes

Here is my Design Team project...

I made a pair of pretty penguins for a friend, so she could give them to her daughter's teachers. The bags are from the Dollar Tree , but the penguin face is from My Scrap Chick. I thought twins would be festive.

I cut the tags with my Cricut using the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge. They were cut at 1 1/2.

The twine is Maya Red from The Twinery.

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

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

There's Snowman Like You

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by! Each day that passes this week gets me even more excited for Friday! Winter Break is calling my name! Until then...It's time for the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge. 

This Week's Challenge...

Use a Snowman

Here is my Design Team project...

I have a small stash of Bath and Body Works that I bought when they were on sale for 75% off.  They sure do make great gifts!

The stamped sentiment is a combination of two different stamp sets.  The top portion is by My Craft Spot (Mistletoe) and the bottom half is by Jaded Blossom (Winter Wishes).

The snowman is by Treasure Box Designs and I substituted the black buttons for Frosty Pink skittles.

Other Challenges:

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Super Scraps

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

That Craft Place ~ Christmas

Clear It Out ~ Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash ~ Let It Snow

Cut It Up ~ Brrr! Winter!

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Pile It On ~ Anything Christmas/Winter

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

It's Freezin' This Winter

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by on this terrific Tuesday...yes, terrific! Only four days of school until Winter Break! Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Hope you will join us this week!

This Week's Challenge...

Anything Goes with Christmas

Here is my Design Team project...

I was looking for something fun and came across this penguin when I was searching thru my files. His BIG eyes and cozy hat just made me smile. Penguins are so cute watching them slip and slid, but an ice skating penguin would be hysterical!

Frosty Kisses Skittles by Carri

 This skating penguin is from Tis the Season To Be Freezin' by KaDoodle Bug.

Both stamped sentiments from the Jaded Blossom Winter Wishes stamp set. 

Other Challenges:

Jaded Blossom December Challenge

My Time To Craft ~ Christmas Animals

Come and Get It ~ Anything Goes Christmas

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Anything Goes with Christmas" challenge. The other design team members did an amazing job creating holiday spirit. Be sure to check out the variety!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Ellie the Elf at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Everyone!

Today is 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...

For all the girls thinking that elves have to be boys. Here is a cutie. Sparkle bows, peppermint candy cane, and a few little buttons. The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom.

This girl elf file from Miss Kate Cuttables.

Red sequins to add a  little holiday cheer. 

Other Challenges:
Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Christmas Colors
Crafty Creations ~ Happy Holidays
Cute Card Thursday ~ Add Some Glitter 

Stay Creative,

Snowman Challenge at DoubleClick

Hello Crafty Friends,

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

This Week's Challenge...

Use a Snowman

Here is my Design Team project...

A funky snowman from Miss Kate Cuttables...don't you love the rectangular look instead of the typical circles. My hubby thinks he looks like a giant marshmallow!

I used the Rudolph red skittle from the new Holiday Release.

I used the new Grinch green skittles, added some Frosted Lace Stickles to the snow, and the stamped sentiment is by Whimsical Designs ~ Snow Much Fun set.

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Christmas Tic-Tac-Toe at Die Cuttin' Divas

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...

Christmas Tic-Tac-Toe

Here is my Design Team project...

A couple treat bags (the white paper bags are from Dollar Tree - 12 pack) that can be stuffed with a gift card, candy, hand sanitizer, etc. I leave them empty until I know who the recipient is going to be since each person has different wants. I have some friends that can't eat chocolate and others that prefer to buy their own gift. 

This is the Peeking Reindeer from Miss Kate Cuttables.

The stamped sentiment on the tag is from the Mistletoe set by My Craft Spot.

This is the Santa from My Scrap Chick.

The stamped sentiment on the tag is from the Vintage Christmas set by Fiskars.

Other Challenges:

That Craft Place ~ Christmas 

Come an d Get It ~ Anything Goes Christmas

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

DL.Art ~ December Linky

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Christmas Joy

Scrappy Mom Stamps ~ Use a Tag

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Christmas Tic-Tac-Toe" challenge. The other design team members did a fantastic job with this one. Be sure to check out the variety!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Skittles Release at DoubleClick

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Carson's Creations on this Super Saturday! Today is the official release date for Carri's new skittles, so be sure to get your set.

Here is my Design Team project...
An over-sized stocking by Miss Kate Cuttables that can be stuffed with what ever you want! Crafting goodies, chocolate, jewelry...anything would be nice! 

Skittles by Carri at DoubleClick

Frosty Kisses

Holiday Release 2015

3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon in Clover, a holiday brad, and silver trim

Hope you will join us for the Christmas challenge too.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana