That's Amazing

Hello Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by! It's the last day of school (time to declutter the classroom) and then a few days of training. Looking forward to crafting everyday, ALL day! I even plan on joining Sharon and Rachelle for a June challenge. 

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

This Week's Challenge...

Anything Goes with Die-Cuts

Here is my Design Team project...

I have been quite mesmerized by Kay Miller's work at My Joyful Moments and I decided to use one of her cards (see here) as inspiration. She uses watercolor quite often and I hope to get my colors to blend so they look as good as hers.   

The flowers and leaves are  My Favorite Things (MFT) Circle Scribble Flowers. I water-colored the flowers and leaves, then stamped them with Versafine's Black Onyx  ink.

I used a new MFT die that I bought Saturday when I went to the shop in Eustis for a class. Amazing was cut in black glitter foam (bought mine at Hobby Lobby). It was easy to cut and it adds dimension with the one layer.

Other Challenges:
613 Avenue Create ~ Anything Goes
PDE Linky Party ~ Anything Goes

Have a great week!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Nerdy Apple Says Thanks

Hello Everyone,

Happy Sunday! I hope you have been enjoying your weekend and have another day off to relax. We went to Universal Studios this morning, then shopping at the Outlets. I got a new pair of sneakers and a few t-shirts...nice way to start summer. I plan on riding my bike and walking every day, so I can lose a few pounds before the new school year.

Today I am sharing a few thank you cards I made for my students. I plan on mailing them Tuesday and I bet they will be surprised to get something in the mailbox.

I used the nerdy apple from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. I used foam squares by ki/Hampton Art to add dimension.

Mojo Monday sketch #449

I used some scrap papers for the background/layers, which is why some are polka dots, some are stripes, and another is gingham. I have a mountain of scraps that I plan on using throughout June.

A couple of my apples have teeth and the others don't. Which do you like better?

Thanks was cut from a Paper Smooches die with my Cuttlebug.

Other Challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Thank You

Cut It Up ~ Any Sketch

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Happy early Memorial Day,

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Student's Last Day of School

Happy Friday Everyone!

Today is our student's last day before they head off to middle school in August and we have a fun day planned for them. We are going to the park and they get to play games, swing, dance, eat pizza, and have ice cream. Then we head back to school for our traditional 5th grade walk through the halls. 

This nerdy girl says...let's get this day started, so I can begin my summer vacation!

The nerdy girl file is by SVG Cutting Files. I just love her glasses! Since she is carrying a pencil, I thought she should have a notebook (it's a button) to do some journaling.

The stamped sentiment is by Craftin' Desert Diva ~ School Zone set.

I used a notebook punch along the top and then added yellow skittles by Carri.

Challenges:

Crafty Girls Creations ~ Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Anything Goes

2 Creative Chicks ~ Anything Goes

I have to go back to school on Tuesday to finish cleaning the class, but I am ready to enjoy a little time off too. Summer vacation is calling my name!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

It's Retirement Time!

Happy Wednesday Everyone,

I made these cards early this morning for a teacher at school who is retiring after 36 years in education. We had a special luncheon to celebrate all her years of service.

I used My Favorite Things ~ Blueprint 20, stitched circle, and scribble roses. Turquoise Stickles were applied to the rose overlay.

The sentiment is computer generated and black sequins were scattered around.

Challenges:

 Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

The second one is simple, just as retirement should be. I added a big yellow organza bow and yellow sparkle skittles.

This teacher has only a couple more days with students and then it is time for her to relax and enjoy. I still have MANY years before I can retire, but I sure do think about it. I look forward to traveling, crafting, and being leisurely. What do you want to do when you retire? 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Polka Dot Fun

Hello Friends,

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

This Week's Challenge...

Polka Dots

Here is my Design Team project...

I used the My Favorite Things sketch.

The cute strawberry is by Miss Kate Cuttables.

The stamped sentiment is by Lawn Fawn ~ Scritpy Sayings and it is on a MFT stitched fishtail ~ Blueprints 20.

Other Challenges:

Cut It Up ~ Strawberries

2 Creative Chicks ~ Anything Goes

PDE Linky ~ Anything Goes

DoubleClick ~ Something Yummy

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Polka Dots" challenge. The other design team members sure do love dots. Be sure to check out the variety!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Congrats Nerdy Bunny

Hello Crafty Friends,

This past weekend was my daughter's graduation and one of her friend's at another school is this upcoming Friday. Busy time of year for all the high schools! I remember seeing Lee-Ann's nerdy bunny and knew I had to have it too. It sure does make me smile.

The stamped sentiment is by Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ More Mini Messages.

Black skittles by Carri in the lower corner.

Other Materials:

My Mind's Eye pattern paper

black, white, gray, red, pink, and yellow card stock

Versafine Black Onyx ink

Avery Elle wonky stitched die

Challenges:

DL.Art ~ Graduation

Connie Can Crop ~ Grads

Silhouette Challenges ~ Anything Goes

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for the new Die Cuttin Diva challenge.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Summer Birthday

Hello Everyone! Happy Friday!

Tomorrow is the BIG day! My daughter graduates high school and then she is off to college (University of North Florida) next month for summer session. 

I took the day off, which hardly happens, so we could have a mother/daughter day. I told her to pick what she wanted to do and she said Universal Studios. Fun! Fun! Fun!

I also want to remind everyone that Paper Play Sketches has a new sketch this week.

Here is another card I created as requested by a co-worker.

The flip flops are from Miss Kate Cuttables. The stamped sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ More Mini Messages.

Hoping you will  join us this week for the Paper Play Sketches challenge. Now I am off to get ready for a fabulous day with my daughter!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Paper Play Sketches #8

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by on this wonderful Wednesday (It's early release day and we have a PTO luncheon after school...like I said...it is a fabulous day!).  Today I am also sharing the new challenge at Paper Play Sketches.

This Week's Challenge is...

Here is my Design Team project...

My hubby asked me to make a baby card for someone at his school. I rotated the sketch.

The stork is from the Silhouette On-line store. The stamped sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ More Mini Messages.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the Paper Play Sketches challenge. Be sure to visit the other design team members since there is a wide variety of inspiration!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Celebrate Mom at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by. I am on field trip today with our 5th grade class...we are in Orlando at Epcot. One of my favorite places! It is quite educational with all the different pavilions, the countries, and technology. The students should learn a lot while enjoying themselves! Today I also want to  share the new challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables...remember a free file everyday!

This Month's Challenge is...

Mom

Here is my Design Team project...

My mom passed away very unexpectedly just over 5 years ago, so my hubby's mom is all I have left. I made this special card for her! We gave it to her on Sunday and she loved it. 

First, I cut the Fancy card base (SVG Cutting Files). Then, I used Tim Holtz distress inks and water color paper to create the background. I cut the Miss Kate Cuttables Mother's Day title with my Cameo. 

The flower was outlined with turquoise Stickles.

Hope you will join us at Miss Kate Cuttables for "Mom. The other design team members did a marvelous job with this one. Be sure to check out ALL the variety!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Enjoy Your Vacation

Hello Everyone! Happy Friday!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations . Today is my day to post at Miss Kate Cuttables. Before I share my design team project,  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...

I created this card for a co-worker that is going on a cruise as soon as school is over. What a vacation! I am sure she is going to enjoy the 7 day Caribbean cruise! I know I would be soaking up the sun.

I used the cruise ship file. I cut it on my Cameo in red, white, and a few shades of blue. The background was created with Tim Holtz distress inks (faded jeans, salt ocean, tumbled glass, mustard seed, and squeezed lemonade) and watercolor paper.

The stamped sentiment  by Jaded Blossom (Gift Cards Galore set) expresses my thoughts perfectly! I enjoyed my last cruise, so I hope my friend does too!

Miss Kate Cuttables has LOTS of files to choose from, so check them out. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Paper Play Sketches #7

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by yesterday for Jo's 4th Blogoversary (if you haven't yet you can just scroll down).  Today I am sharing the new challenge at Paper Play Sketches. It's a great way to test your creativity since the layout is provided, but you can put your own twist on it...choose your colors, image, embellishments. Give it a try!

This Week's Challenge is...

 Here is my Design Team project...

I have had this pattern paper in my stash for while and saved it because once you cut it you don't have it any more. I love the bold colors and pretty flowers. I wasn't sure about adding the lace at first, but decided to keep it. I wanted a feminine touch. What do you think?

The trio of flowers is part of a svg file from KaDoodle Bug Design ~ Irish Sheep. The sentiment thanks was cut with my Cricut Expression ~ "Just Because" Cards cartridge.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the Paper Play Sketch challenge. Be sure to visit the design Team members since there is a wide variety of inspiration!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Jo's Scrap Shack 4th Blogoversary Hop

Please scroll down for my Die Cuttin' Diva weekly challenge project! Thanks!

What an exciting time! My dear crafty friend, Jo from Jo's Scrap Shack, is celebrating her 4th blogoversary. What better way than with a bunch of friends and their crafty projects (Anything But A Card). Help us celebrate Jo's special day and check out all the ways to send blogoversary wishes! You even have a chance to win some goodies!

I created  a set of party boxes by SVG Cutting Files. Two different party decoration that can hold treats. Check out the colors! I chose colors that match Jo's blog!

Reverse trapezoid box by SVG Cutting files, balloons by Miss Kate Cuttables, and the tiny tag and sentiment is by My Craft Spot (closed).

This is the Scallop Trapezoid Handle Bag with an elegant present from KaDoodle Bug Designs. Hmmm? I what it could be?!?!

Other Materials:
purple, blue, black, and white cardstock
blue and purple pattern paper from scrap pile
Trendy Twine
Versafine Black Onyx ink
blue and purple pearls

Day 1 Line-up

Jo's Scrap Shack (Celebration Starts Here)

Lisa 

Heather 

Georgiana (Here)

Joyce (Next)

Carri 

Michelle 

AJ 

Sponsors & Prizes

Jo's Scrap Shack - $15 Silhouette Store 

Scrapper's Delight's - 3 Digital Stamps

DoubleClick Connections- 3 bags of Skittles

Sunny Studio Stamps- $20 gift voucher

Little Blue Button Stamps- $15 gift voucher

Lawn Fawn- 1 Stamp Set & a 6x6 paper pad

Bugaboo Digital Stamps- $30 gift voucher

You will have until 11:50pm Eastern Time on May 6th to leave comments on all the blogs.

You must subscribe to each blog and leave a comment in order to be eligible to win.

Now hop on over to Joyce to continue celebrating!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

May Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations! I am happy that you have stopped by to see what I created for the new Die Cuttin' Diva challenge that begins today (I am posting a little earlier than usual since I am part of a hop occurring today.). Since it is the first Tuesday of the month...it is a sketch. I enjoy making sketches and seeing the wide variety that the Design Team creates.  I hope that LOTS of people will join us and try the sketch. 

May's Sketch

Here is my Design Team Project...

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, so I am thinking the nerdy look is quite stylish.

Nerdy owl is by Miss Kate Cuttables

Stamped sentiment by Craftin Desert Diva ~ School Zone set

Clover color skittles by Carri at DoubleClick

Other Materials:

white, brown, orange, and aqua card stock

TPC Studio yellow polka dot paper

KI Memories pattern paper

Ranger Archival Ink ~ potting soil

MFT dies ~ Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle

We R Memory Keepers die

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "May Sketch" challenge. The other design team members create and share to provide inspiration for you. Be sure to check out the variety and leave them some crafty love too!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana