Carson's Creations

2012-02-14T06:16:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

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

Our new challenge this week is...a Color Challenge

The colors are red, pink, white, and black. Use at least two colors from the list provided.

Sponsor Bonus:

Use buttons on your project

Here is my project...

Materials:

Live Simply cartridge ~ skunk cut at 2 1/4" (flipped)

black, white, and pink card stock

polka dotted paper

Cherry Lips crinkle ribbon

wiggle eye

black gems

My Pink Stamper ~ stamps

Fiskars scallop edge punch

Our sponsor:

$25.00 gift certificate

Can't wait to see all those amazing projects that you make,

Georgiana

The "Be Mine" Bear

2012-02-13T05:57:00.000-05:00

Welcome back for another challenge at Made Especially for You. This week we were required to use the provided sketch and a digi (which I am STILL not very good at, but I continue to try!)

I have to share that this was not the first card I created for the sketch. I made another one, then realized I had to use the sponsor's digi. I am including it, so you can see how versatile this sketch can be. I am also hoping it will encourage you to enter our challenge. The submissions have been low and I would love to see more participation.

Here is my Design Team project...

Materials:

My Mind's Eye paper ~ Lost & Found stack

light pink ribbon

brown card stock

Crayola colored pencils (teacher's favorite)

Lacey Circle Spellbinders

Love stamp ~ CardTV

brown ink

The Other...

Materials:

My Mind's Eye paper ~ Stella and Rose stack

Ribbons & Rosettes cartridge ~ p. 54 cut at 1 1/4"

gold ribbon

gold gem

This Week's Sponsor is...

3 digital images

Looking forward to seeing your projects this week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Valentine's Day with CCR

2012-02-09T02:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to my first challenge with the NEW CCR Design Team!

Theme: Valentine's Day!

Create a new project using Valentine's Day as your inspiration!

Here is my project:

Today the Design Team is showcasing We R Memory Keepers! Here are the supplies that I used to create my project:

Additional Materials:
Rock Princess cartridge ~ guitar (p. 61) cut at 2 1/2"
brown card stock
Rainbow Harvest Inkadinkado stamp pad (brown ink)
Martha Stewart heart edge punch
EK Success heart punch

Challenge starts today, February 9th, and runs until February 22, 2012.

Follow the rules (posted below), then submit your new project over at the Creative Cutter Room!

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 to your project posting...not just your blog

Only entries that fit the challenge guidelines will be entered to win the prize! Yes, a prize!

THE PRIZE...

A Cricut Tool Kit!

I sure do love mine. I use my hook all the time.

You have until February 22, 2012 to enter your project.

Here is the team line-up for some great inspiration:

Carri

Georgiana (That's me!)
Diana

Elaine

Jessica

Tonya

Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Take Care,

Georgiana

Using a Sketch ~ "Just Because"

2012-02-07T06:12:00.000-05:00

Happy Tuesday!

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

Our new challenge this week is... a Sketch.

Here is my card and the sketch is posted just below.

I love sketches because you always have a variety of projects even though you start with the same layout. The colors are unique to each crafters personality, the embellishments added reflect the individual's flair, and then you have the rotation of the given sketch. We all start with the same featured sketch, BUT our final product is a masterpiece.

Materials:

DCWV ~ Mediterranean stack

white card stock and kraft paper

Elegant Edges cartridge

Wild Card cartridge ~ Just Because cut at 6"

EK Success scallop paper edge punch

green and orange ribbon

white button

Our Sponsor...

Art for the Heart

MORE exciting news coming soon...Another Design Team announcement, upcoming Blog Hops, and another giveaway (I only need 13 followers to reach 800!).

Can't wait to see all those amazing projects that you make.

Georgiana

Shower Me With Love

2012-02-06T05:59:00.000-05:00

Good Morning,

Today is my first Design Team challenge for Made Especially for You. The challenge this week is to create a Valentine's Day card featuring a tag. There are many different styles, sizes, and designs that you can choose from, but I used the good 'ole Plantin Schoolbook tag. I like that it has a shadow feature, so I can layer my paper and create a framed effect.

Materials:

K&Company paper ~ Smitten

cream and bown cardstock

Plantin Schoolbook cartridge ~ tag (p. 78) cut at 3"

April Showers ~ umbrella cut at 2"

Fiskars scallop edge punch

MArtha Stewart heart edge punch

buttons

light pink ribbon

Glossy Accents

brown ink

computer generated sentiment

This Week's Sponsor is...

Decade of Scrap

Looking forward to seeing your projects this week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Mini Valentines

2012-02-05T18:39:00.001-05:00

For the last two days I have been working on these mini 3 X 3 Valentines for the girls in my class. I think they will like them, at least I hope they do! Now I will have to decide who gets which one.

Materials:

paper ~ all scraps

ribbon ~ all scraps

brads

wiggly eyes

Glossy Accents

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

pink gems

Fiskars scallop edge punch

Various Cricut cartridges:

Sweethearts (hearts, puppy, lock/key, and tree)

Walk in My Garden (love bug)

Birthday Bash (bird and octopus)

April Showers (flowers)

Challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Valentine's Day Minis

Card Makin' Mamas ~ Valentine

Really Reasonable Ribbon ~ Red/Pink/Ribbon

Simply Crafts ~ Sweetheart Tree (bottom row, center)

Cardz TV ~ Tickled Pink

Cooking with Cricut ~ Child's Valentines (pink, red, and white)

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Stripes (there are two)

Do You Stack Up? ~ Anything Goes

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Pink/Red/White (first and second card)

My Sheri Crafts ~ Love is in the Air (lock, puppy, tree, and octopus)

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Red/Pink/White

Come and Get It ~ Love is in the Air

Now I need to make some cards for the boys in my class. I better get busy!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

A Love Potion While Thinking of You

2012-02-02T07:08:00.000-05:00

Good Morning,

My daughter laughed at me when I started to make this card. She thought a paper doily on a card would look funny. After I showed her my "Love Potion" creation she stopped laughing and decided they were a neat embellishment to use.

Have you ever used a paper doily on your project? This was a first time (if I have used one before it was quite some time ago since these have been in my stash for at least a year) and I am still trying to figure out the best way to adhere them. I used a stick glue and it was all over my hands as I pressed down to get the creases out. Yuck! If you have tips, please let me know!

Materials:

Martha Stewart paper ~ In Key and Heart pad

white, cream, and black card stock

pink doily

Mini Monsters cartridge ~ princess (p. 47) cut at 2 1/2" and cauldron (p. 67) cut at 1"

Martha Stewart heart punch

Spellbinders lacey circles

white and pink heart ribbon

red heart button

senitment was computer generated

Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Use red

Creative Belli ~ Hearts/Valentines

Little Red Wagon ~ Valentine's Day/Love

Tuesday Throwdown ~ Use Hearts

Paper Playtime ~ Anything Goes (& Blog Hop)

My Craft Spot ~ Anything Goes

I used scraps for this card. I also have a box of die cuts that are collecting, so I decided it is time to use them. I am going to sort through them and try to incorporate a couple pieces each week. I used the tag for this card. I think it came from the Once Upon a Princess cartridge. I sure do like the design of the cut. I tried using a gel pen to add the white dots. I definitely need to practice with that pen, but I can see why so many people add faux stitching with it. It makes it "pop".

Exciting News...

I am pleased to be able to announce that I was selected to be a part of the Made Especially for You design Team. Our first challenge will begin Monday, February 6th. Looking forward to this opprotunity along with new challenges. Thanks Ashley!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

LOVE Card Banner

2012-01-31T03:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Tuesday!

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

Our new challenge this week is...Anything Goes!

These are the best challenges since you get to choose the colors, cuts, embellishments, and the layout/sketch.

Materials:

K&Company paper ~ Amy Bulter Lotus paper

cream cardstock

April Showers cartridge ~ banner cut at 1 1/4"

Hannah Montana cartridge ~ LOVE cut at 1/4"

crinkle ribon from Karen at Little Scrap Pieces

pink buttons

cream craft thread

Our Sponsor...

Lots of exciting news coming soon...Design Team announcements, upcoming Blog Hops, and another giveaway (I only need 20 followers to reach 800!).

Can't wait to see all those amazing projects that you make,

Georgiana

Winner of the Pin Giveaway

2012-01-30T19:26:00.001-05:00

Good Evening,

I am so glad that my beaded pin pictorial was a hit and many people have decided to make their own. Don't forget to share your creations here.

Here is a new card I have started. I still need to add a sentiment, but I love these embellishments that I won at Fantabulous Cricut from Creative Charms.

I also included a two-tone pink pin. With this one, I added beads to the bottom half of the pin so no one would get poked. I used Mod Podge again.

Additional Materials:

K&Company paper ~Smitten stack

3GirlJAM ribbon ~ Cherry Lipstick

It is now time to announce the lucky winner of the 5 sets of beaded stick pins.

19 Michele F. said...

Fun card Georgiana!! Monchromatic are not always easy to do .. .and you did fabulous!! I would say my fav colors at the moment are pink, aqua and black. (I think I am taking after my daughter. :-) )
Michele

Congratulations!

Please send me your mailing address (coachfans at cox dot net), so I can forward your pins. Please give me a day or two, so I can make your preferred colors. : )

Lots of exciting news coming soon...Design Team announcements, Blog Hops, another giveaway (800 followers is only 20 away!)

Until tomorrow,

Georgiana

Making Stick Pins with Beads Pictorial

2012-01-28T07:36:00.000-05:00

Have you seen all those fabulous pins attached on cards and layouts? What about the challenges that require pins to be included? Are you wondering how to make them?

Today, I would like to share a few tips to help you get started.

First, you will need to purchase a variety of beads. I would start with a couple bags to see if you will like working with pins/beads. Then remember, more beads you have the more combinations you will be able to create. I always get mine from Hobby Lobby when they have them 50% off.

These are just two bags of glass beads that I recently bought. They have many more types, brands, colors, quantities, etc. Sometimes it is too difficult to choose!

Our beads (my daughter and I share) are separated by color theme for the most part. It makes it easier to choose the colors to match the project.

Next, decide on a color pattern. With Valentine's Day approaching quickly, I will be working with silver, white and red.

I chose some beads and now will layer them on a stick pin. The pins can be purchased at any craft store or Walmart. Remember to put the bead you want on the top first and work your way down. Do not add beads to the end of your pin. You will need room to attach the pins to your project (I like to attach mine into the bow.).

After I create the pattern I place the stick pins in a holder, so they can be glued. I have this small ribbon spool that is the perfect size. I prefer not to use my good pin cushion because I do not want to get Mod Podge on it.

I use an old paint brush to apply the Mod Podge. My husband asked why I had such a horrible looking brush (I think he wanted to throw it away and get me a new one.) and I had to explain it is just for glue. Be sure to apply glue to the top of the stick pin and in-between each bead. I then push down firmly so the beads will adhere to one another.

Don't forget to wash your brush while the pins are drying. Be sure to save this "glue" brush to make more pins!

Almost dry after 20 minutes...I did use a lot of Mod Podge!

Now they are done!

After they are completely dried, I wiggle them free carefully and transfer them to my pin cushion until they are ready to be used.

Don't forget about my pin giveaway.

The deadline is January 29th and the winner will be announced on Monday, January 30th.

Have fun making some of your own. The possibilities are endless with all the colors, shapes and sizes of beads that are available. Please come back and share what you made. I would love to see them.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Happy Birthday to our AP

2012-01-27T06:52:00.001-05:00

Good Morning,

Today is our school's assistant principal's birthday. Here is the card I made for her. It was very simple to make, yet pretty.

Materials:
Making Memories paper
black and white card stock
Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles
Happy Birthday sentiment from stash
red crinkle ribbon from Karen at Little Scrap Pieces
red gems
black and white button

Looking forward to the weekend,
Georgiana

Buttons, Bows, and/or Bling Challenge

2012-01-24T06:21:00.000-05:00

Good Morning,

It is a Terrific Tuesday! Today brings another challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas and what better way to celebrate than with a new card.

Materials:

Live Simply cartridge ~ mushroom

GCD Studio papers

green cardstock

green crinkle ribbon

yellow button

green gems

My Pink Stamper ~Itty Bitty-licious

green ink

Our Sponsor this week...

Can't wait to see all those amazing projects that you make,

Georgiana

Birthday in Blue with Pin Giveaway

2012-01-22T15:08:00.000-05:00

Hello,

I am glad you have stopped by today, especially since I have a new card to share. I looked at my list of challenges last night and highlighted all the ones I thought I could "pile on". I am quite pleased that I used 9 different challenges for my one birthday card. Yippee!!

Materials:
DCWV paper ~ Winter stack
white and blue card stock
Birthday Bash cartridge
"Just Because" Cards cartridge
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder
stick pins with blue and white beads
blue ribbons
white button
blue ink pad

Challenges:
Celebrate the Occasion ~ polka dots
Party Time Tuesdays ~ Birthday
Little Red Wagon ~ 2 Different Ribbons
Whimiscal Wednesday ~ Anything Goes
2 Sisters ~ Embossing
Allsorts ~ Needles/Pins
Little Scrap Pieces ~ Blue
Birthday Sundaes ~ Birthday with sentiment
CPS ~ sketch

How About a Pin Giveaway?

Although it is not my birthday, I thought it would be fun to giveaway 5 sets of stick pins to one lucky person. Just leave a comment and share your favorite colors. I will announce the winner next Monday, January 30th.

What are your favorite colors?
Mine are brown, blue and green.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Design Team News

2012-01-21T03:00:00.001-05:00

Good Morning,

I have fabulous news to share with everyone.

I have been selected to be a Design Team member for Creative Cutter Room. I am super excited to have this new opportunity. I am looking forward to the new challenges, the hops, and working with a new team. Our first challenge will be February 9th and I already have a bunch of ideas floating around in my head. I can't wait! Yeah!

Here is the card I submitted.

Materials:

Colorbok paper ~ Flea Market stack

brown cardstock

Counrty Life cartridge ~ pitcher (p.60) cut at 3"

Sweethearts cartridge ~ Love (p. 34) cut at 3/4"

brown and blue flowers

blue polka dot button

pink craft thread

pink heart stick pins

Martha Stewart heart edge punch

Glossy accents

Here are the new team members:

DT Coordinator

Carri

Team 1:

Georgiana

Amy

Elaine

Jessica

Tonya

Team 2:

Diana
Brenda

Beckie

Tracy

Hope you will join us on February 9th for our challenge.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Big Hugs!

2012-01-20T23:12:00.000-05:00

Off to a great start this weekend and hoping the rest continues to be productive. I did take a stack of school work home with me, so I could get my planning done for the next 4 - 6 weeks. That leaves me time to craft and hop in the evenings during the week.

Valentine's Hedgehog

Materials:

Martha Stewart paper ~ In Key and Heart pad

white and black cardstock

Live Simply cartridge ~ hedgehog cut at 3"

ribbon from stash

white heart brad

Martha Stewart heart edge punch

Fiskars scalloped edge punch

Glossy Accents

CardTV stamp ~ "Encouraging Thoughts"

Versafine Blank Onyx inkpad

Challenges:

A Muse Studio ~ Love/Valentines

Really Reasonable Ribbon ~ Valentine's Day Theme

Card Makin' Mama ~ Something Old (ribbon)

Simply Create Too ~ Love is in the Air

Card Patterns ~ sketch

Have a great night,

Georgiana

Have a Hoppy Day

2012-01-18T17:46:00.000-05:00

I owe the creation of this card to Diana of DL.Art. Why do you ask? I received a My Pink Stamper DVD and two sets of stamps from her 1 year blogoversary prize pack. Yippee! Or maybe I should say, "Ribbit Ribbit!"

Well, my daughter and I watched both of the Cricut Fun videos in just one night (I think it was about 2 hours full of projects!), so I decided to use Robyn's style for a new card.

Materials:

Heidi Grace paper ~ Daisy Dear

black and white cardstock

Create-a-Critter cartridge ~ frog (p. 24) cut at 2 1/4"

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

ribbon from stash

blue floral embellishments by Martha Stewart

My Pink Stamper ~ That's Punny-licious

Versafine Onyx Black ink

Thanks again Diana for all the goodies that helped make my froggie card.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks Squirrel

2012-01-17T01:00:00.000-05:00

Good Morning,

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

We have created projects for...

Squirrel Appreciation Day

Materials:

Winter Woodland cartridge ~ squirrel (p. 57) cut at 3"

DCWV ~ Nana's Nursery Baby Girl stack

buttons

craft thread

wiggly eye

glitter embossing powder

The sponsor this week is...

Can't wait to see what you create. If you use MyCutSearch.com there are four pages of squirrel images. So many choices!

Take Care,
Georgiana

Cards for a Friend

2012-01-16T20:16:00.001-05:00

Just a quick note tonight to share a few cards I made today. I had fun making them and I sure do like how they turned out. I am still trying to incorporate cuts that I haven't used before.

Materials:

Pagoda cartridge ~ fan (p. 64) cut at 2"

Wild Card cartridge ~ Just Because (p. 39) cut 4 3/4"

Walk in My Garden cartridge ~ wheelbarrow (p. 107) cut at 1 3/4"; flower shadows (p. 82) cut at 1/2"; Thanks (p. 124) cut at 1/2"

Serenade cartridge ~ butterfly

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

My Mind's Eye paper ~ Lost & Found

Heidi Grace paper ~ Daisy Dear

DCWV paper stack ~ Cafe Mediterranean
K Andrews stamps ~ Time Heals all things

brown and pink flowers

cream and pink flower ribbons

pink, green, and beige gems

brown flower button

Challenges:
Clear It Out ~ Thank You with ribbon (middle card)
Cardz TV ~ 3 R's (first card)
Twisted Sketches ~ (first card)

I have one more I need to make, which will include a lighthouse (Life's a Beach cartridge).

I sure wish Blogger would be more cooperative. I have tried posting and leaving comments numerous time this weekend, but MANY times it has been unsuccessful (blank white screen). I hope it is resolved extremely soon. Please do not think I have forgotten about you!

Is anyone else having trouble?

I can only hope it is not just me.

Until next time,

Georgiana

Busy Week Ends with Many Challenges

2012-01-14T15:46:00.000-05:00

Hello,

This past week was extremely busy since it was the end of the second quarter at school. We have been working on the American Revolution, Algebraic Equations, and Energy. I had to cover all the skills and get the papers graded, so crafty time was very limited. Bummer! I am glad to end with a three day weekend.

Happy Birthday Little Man

Nate's ABCs

Birthday Sundaes ~ Birthday with sentiment

Celebrate the Occasion ~ Child's Birthday

How Sweet
Sweet Treats

CPS ~ Sketch

Simply Crafts ~ Cupcake from Sweet Treats
Alphabet Challenge ~ Y=You Choose (yellow)

My Craft Spot ~ It's Delicious!

Happy Valentine's Day

Jolly Holidays

Paper Playtime ~ Cricut Cut/Recycled Item (ribbon was given to me froma co-worker after she opened her candy box)

Docerela Creations ~ Valentine's

DYSU ~ Pink

Princess Door Sign

Kate's ABCs and Once Upon a Princess

Happy 21st Birthday Nephew

My Sheri Crafts ~ Clock

Hope you have a great weekend,

Georgiana

For Your New Home and a Winner

2012-01-10T06:11:00.000-05:00

Good Morning,

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

Our new challenge this week is...blue, silver, and white.

I made this card for a friend who just moved into a new house.

Materials:

Kate's ABCs cartridge ~ house (p. 46) cut at 2 1/4"

Wild Card cartridge ~ sentiment (p.75) cut at 4"

Me&My Big Ideas paper

blue and silver cardstock

blue and white flowers

silver brads

silver gems

white and silver ribbon

This week Pat from Pat's Scraps is sponsoring the challenge.

Now onto the winner of the Birthday Celebration Hop.

Random.org selected... Jillian.

Congratulations!

Please send me an e-mail with your address, so I can mail your goodies.

Can't wait to see what you create,

Georgiana

Man Card

2012-01-09T17:17:00.000-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

When I found out the upcoming FCCB ~ Challenge Me Monday was a masculine card, I was almost hesitant to accept the spot. I do not make too many cards for males unless they are under the age of 10 years old (They love everything you do!), so this was a bit of a challenge for me. I was determined to give it a try. Isn't that the purpose of a challenge...to step outside your comfort zone?

I knew I had this workshop/saw paper, which I saved from Father's Day last year and I have been wanting to use it. It was just a matter of piecing it together.

Materials:

Father's Day Cartridge ~ Man Card cut at 2 1/2"

Sizzix ~ Tim Holtz wood grain embossing folder

brown and rust cardstock

silver cardstock

saw brads ~ Eyelet Outlet

silver gems

Good luck with the challenge this week. Can't wait to see what you make for the man in your life.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks with a Favorite Color

2012-01-08T08:57:00.000-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

I wanted to share a new card I created and I have to say I really like it. I used my favorite color, which is brown, and I tried making distressed flowers. They look good, but I am not sure how they are going to fit into the envelope. This card just may have to stay on my shelf. : )

Materials:

DCWV ~ Natural stack

Forever Young cartridge ~ flower #4 (p. 67)

brown and gold brads

K&Company gold medallion

brown Inkadinkadoo ink

Fiskars "thanks" stamp

water ~ for scrunching petals

Challenges:

Party Time Tuesday's ~ Something New (paper and flower technique)

Crop Stop ~ Go for the Gold

DL.Art ~ Thank You w/ favorite color

Unscripted Sketches

Have you stopped by Fantabulous Cricut today? I am the Sunday Spotlight Guest. How exciting! It is not quite being published ina magazine (which is one of my goals this year), but it sure is great being recognized.

If you haven't entered the Die Cuttin' Diva Birthday Celebration Giveaway, please do so today. The winner will be announced on Tuesday when the new challenge is posted.

Hope you have a great day,

Georgiana

Thank You, My Student

2012-01-07T18:35:00.002-05:00

Hi again!

It has been a busy, but productive day. This morning I did a little hopping (saw some cute banners for a pediatric unit), finished this card, and then went to the crafty stores to get a new i-rock since mine didn't work any more. The only reason I bought another one...I received some gems and stencils for Christmas that I wanted to use. If it breaks or burns out again, I don't think I will replace it.

I made this card for a student who gave me a beautiful picture frame yesterday as a late Christmas present.

Materials:

Making Memories ~ Black and White pad

blue and white cardstock

3 Birds on Parade cartridge ~ flower bird (p. 49) cut at 1 3/4"

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

Winter Woodland cartridge ~ circle cut at 2 3/4" and 2 1/2"

black and white flowers

blue and silver gems

Challenges:

Paper Variety ~ black, white, and one other color

Sisterhood of Crafters ~ black, white, and one other color

Simply Create Too ~ Layers, Layers, and More Layers

DL Art ~ Thank You

Here are the goodies I picked up today.

DCWV paper pads ~ $3.97 each (regular $14.99)

Martha Stewart Valentine's pad ~ 40% off coupon (regular $4.99)

Studio G paper pad ~ 60 cents

embossing powder ~ $2.21 after 40% off coupon

green and black flowers ~ .97 cents (regular $2.99)

white flowers ~ $1.19 (regular $3.99)

ribbons ~ 40 cents to $1.00

Scrapbooking magazine ~ $1.27 after 40% off coupon

Joanns is offering 20% off for teachers this weekend. Who could pass up shopping?!?!

Take Care,

Georgiana

How About Some Cocoa After Skating?

2012-01-07T08:21:00.001-05:00

Good Morning,

Although I live in Florida now, when I was younger and lived in Massachusetts I used to ice skate when the local ponds froze over or friends and I would go to the ice skating rink. I don't remember ever being very good at it (I liked roller skating much better!), but it was a popular winter sport. I am sure it had to do with the cold weather. I probably wouldn't stay out long enough to get good at it since I prefer warm places. What I do know, hot cocoa was and still is the perfect way to warm up.

Materials:

Colorbok paper

Joys of the Season cartridge ~ cup (p. 51) cut at 2 1/2"

Winter Woodland cartridge ~ skate (p. 51) cut at 1 3/4" and year cut at 1/2"

white glitter

brown gems

rust colored embroidery floss

Challenges:

Bitten By the Bug ~ Ice Skate

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Hot cocoa, cup, or brown

I am glad my children have had the opportunity to try ice skating a few times. We have been to Ober Gatlinburg when they were younger, our city brought in a portable ice skating rink for the holidays a couple years ago, and we even went on a cruise that had a rink.

Have you ever been ice skating?

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

I "Hare" a Thanks

2012-01-05T17:39:00.000-05:00

Hello,

This week has gone by quickly and school has kept me very busy once again, but I did find some time to create a card during the last two nights. I found a sketch I liked at Tuesday Morning Sketches and I used a bunny from Live Simply that I haven't cut before.

After adding the sentiment, I remembered that two teachers at school were expecting. I should have used a Congrats or Little One. Since I like this s.e.i paper pack I am going to have make another card using these colors. Both teachers are expecting boys, so it will be perfect.

Materials:

Live Simply cartridge

s.e.i assortment pack ~ chick-a-doo

green ribbon

green gems

wiggly eye

thanks stamp

Versafine Onyx black ink

Don't forget about the Die Cuttin' Diva Celebration Hop. The new Design Team would love for you to stop by and see their birthday cards.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Birthday Die Cuttin' Divas!

2012-01-03T05:54:00.000-05:00

Welcome!

Today we are celebrating Die Cuttin' Diva's first birthday with a sketch and a hop. The very first challenge (fun Winter cards) was posted January 25, 2011...Happy Birthday!

I just love to celebrate birthdays, especially when there are cupcakes. Chocolate are my all time favorite, but I will eat any type if they are sweet. I made this cupcake card for my niece's 15th birthday. Hope she finds it almost as yummy as the real thing.

Materials:

Heidi Grace designs ~ Daisy Dear paper

Doodlecharms cartridge ~ cupcake cut at 2 1/2"

Birthday Bash cartridge ~ sentiment cut at 3"

cupcake ribbon

pink and green buttons

pink and green craft thread

Let's Hop...

What is a celebration without a treat?

Just leave me a comment telling what your favorite birthday dessert is and your contact information. The winner will be announced during next Tuesday's Die Cuttin' Diva's challenge.

Be sure to hop on over to Patty, Creative Diva, to see her interpretation of the sketch.

Can't wait to see what you create for the birthday challenge.
Come back after you submit a project for another chance to win the birthday treats. They sure do look yummy.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

My Daughter's Challenge and the Winner

2012-01-02T14:16:00.000-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is the day.

The day before we go back to school, the day after New Years, and the day to announce the winner of the Holiday Spirit Giveaway.

Yeah!

First, I have a card to share with you. My daughter wanted to challenge me to a card creation contest last night. She is gung-ho right now (especially since she won the Tuesday Morning Sketch), so I could not refuse. She was allowed to pick the sketch, in which she selected CPS (Card Positioning Systems) and then we would compare our final project.

Mine

Hers

The Sketch

What do you think?

I honestly have to say, I like hers better. : )

Now for the winner of the Holiday Spirit Giveaway.

Random.org selected #37...

Congratulations!

Send me your mailing address, so I can send your package. I hope you enjoy the crafting goodies.

(coachfans at cox dot net)

Be sure to visit Die Cuttin' Divas tomorrow for the New Design Team Challenge/Hop.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Be a Friend

2012-01-01T20:18:00.002-05:00

Hello and Happy New Year!

I hope you had a relaxing day and your 2012 is off to a great start. This morning I hopped along with Diana of DL.Art to help celebrate her First Blogoversary. There were so many wonderful projects in her honor. She offered a challenge at the end and I definitely wanted to be a part of it. I found the four key words and got busy.

Today, I also decided that I am going to try and use a variety of cuts from my Cricut cartridges. There are a few cuts that I am very comfortable with and there are TONS that I haven't even tried. The card I made below has a new cut for me and it sure is cute.

I found the perfect quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Materials:

Kate's ABCs cartridge ~ bunny (p. 34) cut at 2"

My Mind's Eye paper ~ Lost & Found

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

Winter Woodland ~ circle cut at 3 1/2"

wiggly eye

brown ink

green button

pink craft thread

green and pink gems

Challenge:

Inspire Me Fridays #39

Card Patterns ~ Sketch #146

Don't forget the Holiday Spirit Giveaway winner will be announced tomorrow. If you haven't entered yet, head over now and leave a comment.

Be sure to visit Die Cuttin' Divas on Tuesday. The new Design Team is being announced (YEAH!) and we are celebrating with a hop. Hope you will stop by and see all the FABULOUS projects.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Many Thanks with Gumdrops

2011-12-31T22:04:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

Here is the Thank You card that my friend requested...bright and bling. I actually used a sketch from a new challenge (link is below).

Look I am getting good at heat embossing. I have two colors (silver and clear) now and need to work on collecting more. I even picked up a static bag today from Michaels and used the 50% off coupon. I found a new link that you may be interested in if you like heat embossing...WOW Embossing Powder. They are having a giveaway.

Materials:

Just Because Cards cartridge ~ gumdrops (p. 28) cut at 5 1/4"

Winter Woodland cartridge ~ circles cut at 1 1/4"

brightly colored papers and black cardstock are from the scrap box

silver and white cardstock

green ribbon

silver gems

Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Any project new or old

DL.Art ~ Thank You card

Hiding in my Craft Room ~ Freestyle

DYSU Challenge ~ Rainbow of Colors

If the Shoe Fits ~ Use Your Stash

Craft Junkie Too ~ T.G.I.F Linky Party

Seems a Little Sketchy

I also made this card using the same sketch. I actually made it first, but I didn't think it was bright enough. The raccoon is super cute though with his mask.

Materials:

Live Simply cartridge ~ raccoon cut at 2 1/2"

K&Company papers

purple cardstock

blue ribbon

purple gems

thanks stamp

wiggly eyes

Thanks From a 4-H Gal

2011-12-30T17:27:00.000-05:00

Wow!

I have been visiting so many crafty friends during the past couple of days that I am overly impressed with all the creativity. It amazes me how much talent and variety there is. Can't wait to see more!

I am back from my friend's house. We planned two more weeks of Physical Science (static electricity, circuits, and insulators/conductors) and she already wants to get together again to plan the next unit. Phew! I told her I needed a break, so I could go craft. Of course, she understood ESPECIALLY since she liked her classroom door sign. She said I should be selling them, but I think I am going to make another one for a different teacher friend instead. I'd rather show them how much I appreciate them. : )

I have recently become friends with a 4-H gal who raised a pig for the fair and she asked to make her a Thank You card. I told her "Sure!"

I sent her this picture after I made the card and she asked for 5 total. Yeah! My husband told me he wanted one for a teacher at his school becuase her last name is Swineheart. He said, "You get it? Swine like a pig?" Okay, I will make him one too as long as I don't get any more of his funny jokes. : )

Materials:

Counrty Life cartridge ~ countryside (p. 72) cut at 3"

Animal Kingdom cartridge ~ pig (p. 84) cut at 2"

WinterWoodland cartridge ~ circles cut at 1 1/2"

cardstocks (pink, yellow, greens, brown, and cream) are from scrap box

pink and yellow brads

wiggly eyes

thanks stamp

brown ink pad

Did you see Carri's Birthday Celebration is coming in February?

I know it is early, BUT why not let the party begin now. : )

Stop by to say "Hi!" to that BusyBee. She always has neat projects, giveaways, and design team information.

Off to make another "Thank You" card. This request... it has to be bright and full of bling. Ooooh, how I love to make cards!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Signs for Classroom Door

2011-12-29T20:08:00.003-05:00

Hello!

Welcome back to all my crafty friends. I am glad you have returned for another project.

The end of Winter Break is quickly approaching, but I am happy to say that I did accomplish many tasks. One goal was to create a sign for my classroom door since I do not have one for the month of January. Since there isn't a commercialized holiday, I decided to use "Welcome".

I bought these signs at Michaels after Christmas for 59 cents each. They were already painted white with a silver glitter trim. The silver bow was also included.

I used Kate's ABCs cartridge to cut the letters and shadow in BabyGirl Font 1 at 2". Then I glued each letter to the sign using a Martha Stewart glue pen.

Once the letters were adhered, I covered the entire sign (including the silver glitter trim) with a coat of Mod Podge. I wanted to prevent the glitter from coming off while creating a protective seal for the die-cut letters.

I liked how the sign came out; therefore, I made one for my friend who is a teacher too. I used her name and favorite color (pink), so she will have it all year. Since my husband is the principal at her school, he told me he would let me know if she actually hangs it on her door.

I am going to meet with her tomorrow so we can plan more Science. It should be electrifying!

I hope she likes it!

Challenge:
Creative Cutter Room ~ Sparkle Time

Be sure to visit the Holiday Spirit Giveaway!
The winner will be announced Tuesday, January 2nd.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Something New for a Birthday Girl

2011-12-28T19:34:00.000-05:00

Good Evening Crafty Friends,

I worked on this super cute birthday card today for the school secretary. She had a few simple request and I was able to complete them all. Yeah!

The Request:

an owl

birthday theme

girlie colors

personalized ~ name and age

Materials:

Elegant Edges cartridge ~ oblong eyelet p. 21 cut at 3 3/4" (NEW cartridge)

Give a Hoot cartridge ~ owl p. 28 cut at 2 1/2"

Birthday Bash cartridge ~ balloon p. 23 cut at 1 1/2" and font cut at 3/4"

QuicKutz embossing folder ~ flowers

K&Company paper (loose pieces and scraps needed to be used)

cream cardstock

pink crinkle ribbon ~ Thank you Karen

Challenges:

Little Red Wagon ~ Something New

Party Time Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Use it or Lose it!
A Muse Studio Challenge ~ Numbers

Don't forget to submit your Holiday Decoration at Die Cuttin' Divas. There is still time and not many other challenges being offered. The prize is being sponsored by Sara at Pink By Design this week.

Yippee!

Be sure to visit the Holiday Spirit Giveaway!
The winner will be announced Tuesday, January 2nd.

Have a great night,
Georgiana

Thanks for the Joy and a Giveaway

2011-12-27T07:46:00.001-05:00

Good Morning,

Wow! Christmas was wonderful and I am looking forward to a Happy New Year. Santa was very good to everyone here. My children were extremely surprised, especially my daughter who could NOT figure out what was in the package. Even after she opened it she still had no idea. Some moments are just priceless.

My husband and I picked out our gifts this year, which was even better the day after Christmas. There were NO returns. That was a great feeling! Here are my crafting goodies I received. I also got a new purse and wallet (Dooney & Bourke), but didn't think you wanted to see that. It was a FABULOUS deal and one of my favorite colors (blue).

We did go shopping for After Christmas sales and found a few more deals that couldn't be passed, but we are done now...well..except for one new addiction or two I may have now. I will share below. : )

TJMaxx has Martha Stewart supplies for the BEST price, especially when they are 50% off.

Now, I want to share some thank you cards I made for my students last night. I will give them out when we go back to school next Tuesday.

I used the Winter Woodland cartridge, which I received just a few days before Christmas. I actually won the eBay bid while on our mini vacation. I really wanted Winter Frolic, but that will come next.

The sleigh (p. 53) was cut at 2 1/2". Then I used the scalloped circle (p.33) and circle cut at 1 1/4" for the sentiment.

Other Materials:

Recollection, DCWV, and Cloud9Design papers

silver and white cardstock

silver and red gems

red ribbon

Martha Stewart snowflake stamps

Stampendous silver embossing powder

Challenges:

Docerela Challenge ~ Holiday Thank You

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers ~ Use it Three Times

Can you guess my new addiction?

If you guessed heat embossing then you are correct!

I tried heat embossing once a couple months ago and the tool I had must have been defective. It made a loud noise, smelled terribly (it may have even smoked some), and it turned on only once then stopped. I exchanged it without difficulties, but feared the same thing would happen again. I figured it must have been me since I didn't really know what I was doing. I decided to give it another try last night and it worked. Yeah!

Now, I need help!

What type of embossing powder is recommended and what are your favorite colors to use? I bought silver since it matched the sleigh, but I know I am going to want to expand and have choices.

I also tried a few rosettes from my new cartridge...Ribbons and Rosettes. My daughter made a personal request for an orange one. I can see these being a big hit.

Don't forget about the Surprise Holiday Giveaway.

There is still time to enter. Be sure to leave a comment here. The winner will be announced on January 2, 2012.

Wow!

Lots going on and still another week off. I wonder what else I can get accomplished. One goal is to get published in 2012. Any tips?!?!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

A Surprise Holiday Spirit Giveaway

2011-12-24T06:44:00.001-05:00

Since it is Christmas Eve and we will be opening presents soon, I thought why not share that joy with others. I have decided that a giveaway would be perfect, but there is a catch. The prize is a suprise. The only clue I can give (so there is no peeking or shaking) is that it is crafty related.

So...could it be...hmmm...maybe a...SORRY! You will have to wait!
It is a surprise!

Here are some holiday rules...

1. Please be a follower and leave a comment on this posting. I would love to hear about your BEST holiday suprise. Whether it be a fabulous gift, a family member's return, or a miracle.
2. If you leave a message or picture on your site about this giveaway, please post another comment saying you did with the link for another chance.
3. Your contact information is important. This should include your blog name (if you have one) and your e-mail address.

The winner will be announced Monday, Janaury 2, 2012.

What a great way to celebrate the start of a new year.

Merry Christmas,

Georgiana

How About a Wedding for a Snow Lady?

2011-12-23T21:35:00.001-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

I got quite a bit done today (cleaned, bought our Christmas meal, and wrapped presents), but you know how it goes...there is always more to do. I found out I need to run an errand or two tomorrow to pick up a few last minute stocking stuffers. I guess I didn't plan as well as I thought.

I created this card this evening and when my daughter came home form Busch Gardens I told her to take a peek. The first comment she made was, "Is it for a wedding?" That was not my intentions, but I sure do think it could be.

Creative Cutter Room Theme:

Snowman and must include 3 elements!

~ metal

~ border

~ monochromatic

These are some of the materials I used. They are from a big craft bag that I have had since I got married 18 years ago. It was stored away and just recently pulled out. I read a post by Carri at The Creative Cutter Room about using silk flowers, which is how I remembered this bag. Once I opened it, I couldn't believe all the great supplies in there...beads, florals, tulle, lace, etc. My wedding was red, white, and black and my sister's was white and teal. I made all the bouquets and boutenieres.

Looking forward to using more of these "stored away" treasures.

Other Materials:

silver and white glitter cardstock

Cuttlebug embossing folder ~ snowflake

white ink

silver brads

lacey ribbon

wiggly eyes

white flowers and leaf

white glitter

silver gem

Winter Woodland cartridge ~ hat cut at 2"

snow lady die-cut was in scrap pile

Be sure to stop by the Creative Cutter Room for the birthday giveaway. It is Cathie's birthday on Christmas Eve. Happy Birthday to you!

Additional Challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ Christmas Sparkle

Inspire Me Fridays ~ Linky Party #38

Really Reasonable Ribbon's Rambling ~ Anything Goes & Ribbon

Robyn's Creative Cottage ~ Link Up Party

Merry Christmas,

Georgiana

Here Comes Santa

2011-12-22T08:27:00.000-05:00

Good Morning,

I hope everyone is doing well. I have lunch plans with a dear friend, so I am very excited. We haven't spent any time together since she took leave to finish her degree, so I am thrilled we have this opportunity.

Every year, my two children (17 and 13 now) get one present from Santa. The wrapping paper is always different than all the others and it is hidden away rather than stored in the same container. The paper usually has Santa images on it too. I thought this next challenge was perfect since I made Santa tags to match.

I made this one for my son. Don't you love that North Pole charm?

The back of the tag. I used the Celebrations cartridge to cut the words.

This one is for my daughter.

Materials:

Preserves cartridge ~ tags at 3 1/2"

Doodlecharms cartridge ~ Santa (top) cut at 2"

Joys of the Season cartridge ~ Santa (bottom) cut at 2"

Celebrations cartridge ~ To and From cut at 1/2"

Cuttlebug embossing folder ~ Snowflake and Swiss dots

red ribbons

white and red ink

red, green, and white buttons

North Pole charm

silver gem ~ pom pom on Santa's hat

wiggly eyes ~ 4mm

white glitter (Santa's hat)

all papers are from the scrap pile

Challenges:

Cuttlebug Spot ~ Santa

Cricut Cardz ~ 2 Christmas Tags

My Craft Spot ~ Tag

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Trimming with a Tag

Bitten By the Bug 2 ~ Tag/Christmas Image (No Winter Frolic cartridge, yet...I am still hoping to get it!)

Merry Christmas to all,

Georgiana

Season's Greetings

2011-12-21T16:28:00.001-05:00

Hi!

Welcome back. What do you think of my new look? I decided to change it. A bright, colorful background for a new year. I hope next year is just as good at 2011, if not better. I sure have enjoyed meeting and sharing with my crafty friends.

Late last night I worked on a few cards and then this morning I went to a teacher friend's house to do some Science planning. Can you believe we are on Winter Break, but we are still "working"? We are going to meet again next week to add a few more lessons on electrical energy. I sure do like planning with a friend rather than having to come up with lessons for 5 subjects alone.

Here are my newest cards...

Racing Reindeer

Materials:

K&Company paper ~ Elizabeth BownD Martha Stewart ribbon

Jolly Holidays cartridge ~ reindeer

white snowflake brads

white glitter

silver gems

wiggly eyes

Challenges:

Wee Memories ~ Anything Goes

Try it on Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes

It's a White Winter Wonderland

This is the same card, but I took two pictures since the flash was bouncing off the shimmering white paper. I just bought this new stamp and ink pad on my way back from Georgia. I am not an avid stamper, but I sure do like how these two worked together. The Inkadinkado tree stamp was purchased at Michaels on clearnace for $2.99 (regularly priced $10.99) and the Martha Stewart Copper ink pad I purchased at Marshalls for only $1.99. I added burgundy ribbon (70% off at Michaels), gems, and Season's Greeetings.

Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Winter Holiday

Paper Playtime ~ Anything Goes with a Sentiment

City Crafter Challenge ~ Winter White

Alphabet Challenge ~ W for White Christmas

Party Time Tuesday's ~ Use Ribbon

The Giving Tree

I have made this tree before, but I changed to non-traditional colors. Who would have thought black would be appropriate for the holidays? I sure do like the combination (my son did too, which puts a smile on my face).

Materials:

Colorbok paper pad ~ English Moss

black ribbon

black gems

Gingerbread cartridge ~ tree

Thanksgiving cartridge ~ Give

Cuttlebug embossing folder ~ swirls

white and green ink

Challenge:

Exploring Cricut ~ pine, fir, evergreen, or Christmas tree

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Embossing

Have a great night.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

We Are Back!

2011-12-19T22:39:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

We just got back after taking a mini vacation in Georgia. We went to Southern Cross Horse Ranch where we went horseback riding for 4 days. We have been there twice before, but this time my daughter was old enough to ride on her own and boy did she get to. The kids and hubby had a great guide who took them trotting and galloping through the woods. Me...I was part of the walking tour due to a bad knee (but it was still wonderful).

The pasture

Last week's cards...

Before we left Friday morning, I had made a few cards but did not have time to share.

A friend asked for an owl card to give to her sister.

My husband asked for a Hanukkah card for one of his teachers.

Happy Birthday ~ Florals Embellished

A co-worker wanted a personalized gingerbread card for her grandkids.

I am looking forward to checking out the new challenges and getting back into crafting. I did take my Gypsy with me (still learning how to use it, but getting better) and a few craft magazines. We also stopped at Michaels on the way home where I found a few stamps marked down for 70% off. I won a cartridge (Winter Woodland) on eBay while gone and I saw in the sales ads when I returned that Big Lots has Cricut Cartridges for $15 each. I am not sure if they will have any left, but I think I will take a trip into town tomorrow morning.

Die Cuttin' Diva will have a new challenge up tomorrow for two weeks then the new Design Team will be posted on January 3rd.

Wow! It sure has been busy. Hope you are enjoying your holiday season.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Three Days Left, Two Cards, and One Happy Crafter

2011-12-13T06:39:00.000-05:00

Good Morning Everyone,

I have to say today is starting off great. I found out my Mrs. Frosty card won over at Cardz TV. Yeah! Thank you Mary. I am looking forward to receiving your fabulous stamps and using them right away. : )

Last night, I finished up two more cards for an order. I sure do like how these came out. I do not like to make duplicates, but I just might have to make a few more using this same sketch. The Creative Imaginations paper I used also has presents and trees (see below).

Materials:

Creative Imaginations paper ~ Christine Adolph

brown, cream, and deep red card stock

Cuttlebug embossing folders

Kate ABCs cartridge ~ Noel cut at 3/4"

brown and cream ribbon

brown and deep red flowers

cream brad

cream polka dotted button

Challenges:

Unscripted Sketches

Hope you have a great day.

Happy Holidays,

Georgiana

It's Better to Give Than to Receive

2011-12-12T06:11:00.002-05:00

Welcome Back Crafty Friends,

What a great weekend. I am just sad it went by so quickly.We finally got the Christmas tree and decorated it last night. It is a little smaller than we usually get, but it fits perfectly in the space we wanted. We put a few presents underneath to build anticipation with the kids. We told them no shaking or peeking, but my son has the tendency to be able to lift a package and tell what it is. Hmmm...not sure how he does it. Hopefully, we will have a few surpises this year. :)

I remember growing up always hearing,"It is better to give than to receive." I am so glad we were raised that way. In the spirtit of giving, here is a new card.

Made a tag to match.

Materials:

Colorbok paper

Stretch Your Imagination cartridge ~ presents cut at 2" and 3"

Thanksgiving cartidge ~ Give

red and green cardstock

Cuttlebug embossing folders ~ swirls and Swiss dots

Green sparkle ribbon

Challenges:

Come and Get It Challenges ~ Red/Green/Your Choice

Card Makin' Mamas ~ Christmas

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ Traditional Christmas Colors

Lastly, here is a picture of our tree (plus my dog) for the Christmas Tree Link Up Party at DoubleClick Connections.

Enjoy your week. Only a few days for us. I sure hope we can get all the work done we need to in class. Can you believe we have 2 - 3 tests (reading, math, and maybe Science)? Then we have a music perfromance, a Field trip, and DARE graduation today. WOW!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Mrs. Frosty

2011-12-11T07:19:00.001-05:00

Good Morning Crafty Friends,

Here today with another card that I made late last night. After working with the pink for Docerela Creations, I decided to try another. I had all the scraps laying out and I have been wanting to make a snowman; therefore, I created a Mrs. Frosty.

Materials:

Doodlecharms cartridge ~ Snowman cut at 3 1/2"

Everyday Paperdolls ~ scarf and hat

pink, black, orange and white glitter paper scraps

Cuttlebug embossing folder ~ snowflakes

white ribbon

pink wiggly eyes (Thank You Carri)

pink gems

Fiskars snowflake punch

white ink

pink craft thread

Challenges:

Craft Your Days Away ~ Snowmen

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Super Scraps

My Sheri Crafts ~ Snow/Snowflakes

Cindy's Scraptastic Designs ~ Snowman or Snowflake

Cardz TV ~ "Crafty Christmas"

Only four days of school this week, then we are off until January. What are your holiday plans? Any mini vacations? Does family come to your home? We always host Christmas at our house since we spend Thanksgiving at the in-laws. We open gifts, the kids "play" with their new "toys", usually play a board game, and then feast. It is a wonderful day!

Happy Holidays to you and your family,

Georgiana

Baby's First Christmas

2011-12-10T20:21:00.001-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

Just about finished Christmas shopping today after we picked up the Jeep from the shop (yes, it was there again). We think it is finally fixed. Yeah! There was a part in the steering column that was shorting out a bunch of other parts. We can only hope!

When we returned home, I worked on this card. It is for a co-worker's granddaughter. She loves to get her cards personalized.

Materials:

Doodlecharms cartridge ~ stocking (p.129) cut at 4"

pink and yellow checkered paper

white glitter paper by DCWV

pink paper by DCWV (Wedding and Love stack)

Fiskars snowflake punch

pink and white polka dotted buttons

white craft thread

pink gems

yellow sheer ribbon

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Christmas

More Than Favors ~ Christmas

Docerela Creations ~ Pink Christmas

Whimsical Designs ~ Winter Fun with Sparkles

Frosted Designs ~ Glitter

Hope you have most of your holiday shopping done. How about sharing how much you have left to do. I just need to get a couple stocking stuffers and wrap a few gifts.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Card and Tag Set

2011-12-08T06:13:00.002-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

Yesterday I came home from school a little early and I was elated. My plan was to work on a few projects with the unexpected time. I sure am glad I did because I was able to create two card and tag sets. I figured I had to try and improve after my last tag disaster. I am quite pleased with the outcome.

I now feel redeemed! : )

Just Chillin'

Materials:

DCWV ~ Winter Wonder Stack

Sweet Treats cartridge ~ tags
Gingerbread cartridge ~ snowman

Fiskars snowflake punch

blue gems

blue ribbon

Challenges:

Robin's Creative Cottage ~ Ribbons and Bows

A Muse Studio ~ Tags

Tuesday Throwdown ~ Celebrate the Season

Cooking it up with Katie ~ Anything Goes

Celebrate the Occasion ~ Christmas (no green)

Oh' Christmas Tree

Materials:

Gingerbread cartridge ~ tree

Colorbok papers

Cuttlebug embossing folder ~ swirls

red and green cardstock

red buttons

yellow star buttons

red gems

red craft thread

Challenges:

Come and Get It ~ Christmas

Paper Playtime ~ Holiday Theme with Buttons

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ Christmas!

Be sure to visit Die Cuttin' Divas for the weekly challenge. This week it is Tags, Tags, and More Tags!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Let's Make Tags!

2011-12-06T06:14:00.000-05:00

Good Morning!

Today brings another challenge at Die Cuttin' Diva and for me that was literal. I was all "gung-ho" to make tags using Digis from our sponor (Whimsie Doodles) and...let's just say it was not as easy I had planned. I will be working on this challenge for the rest of the week.

I was able to create few tags, but...I am going to keep trying.

I was finally able to get the Happy Holidays centered on the tag after numerous attempts. Check that of the list. ; ) I am going to try adding some embossing and inking.

I have seen so many fabulous ones that I am determined to improve. I will have more to share during the week.

I hope that you will give the challenge a try too. Be sure to visit Die Cuttin' Divas to see the Design Team's tag. They are ALL WONDERFUL!

Take Care,

Georgiana

Peace

2011-12-05T06:20:00.000-05:00

Good Morning!

The countdown to Winter Break has begun. Yeah! We only have two weeks with so much to do (testing, Early dismissal, a field trip, music performance, soccer meet, and a holiday party). Not only am I going to be busy at school, but I am looking forward to making a few more cards for friends and fellow teachers. ALSO, I have found a new challenge. I will be working on overcoming and becoming better in this area that I am terrible at. You will have to wait until tomorrow to find out just what it may be.

Today, I have a peaceful little birdie.

Materials:

DCWV ~ Winer Wonder Stack

Recollections ~ Jolly and Bright paper pad

silver cardstock

blue buttons

green shimmering ribbon

white craft thread

Challenge:

Unscripted Sketches

Enjoy your day,

Georgiana

Fancy Fox

2011-12-04T06:31:00.000-05:00

Welcome Back Crafty Friends!

Here is today's cutie.

Materials:

Jolly Holidays cartridge ~ fox cut at 3"

kraft paper

cream, brown, and red cardstock

snowflake and swirl embossing folders

Fiskar Tear Edger ~ scallop

Snowflake punches

brown snowflake ribbon

brown gems

wiggly eyes

Challenges:

The Craft Garden ~ Choose 4: snowflake, button, kraft, and ribbon

Through the Craftroom Door ~ Happy Holidays/3 embellishments

Creative Cutter Room ~ Animal

The boys return this afternoon, so it is going to be a busy morning. I still have a few cards and tags I want to make and I MUST clean the house. YUCK! But it needs to be done.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Four Cards, Three Cartridges, Two Layers, and One Sketch

2011-12-03T16:18:00.001-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am feeling quite festive today since I am making holiday cards. I found a sketch at Our Creative Corner and decided to use it to make a few different ones. The challenge is to use this very basic sketch, and "decorate" it! You can turn it on it's side or turn it upside-down or leave it like it is and then embellish or "decorate" it as much as you want!

What a great challenge!

(click on any image to enlarge)

Materials:

Forever Young cartridge ~ scalloped flower p.66 (4") and circle p.68 (5 3/4")

Jolly Holidays cartridge ~ gingerbread man (2 1/2") and bells (3 1/2")

Joys of the Season cartridge ~ holly p. 69 (2 1/4")

various holiday paper scraps (Bo Bunny, Paper Pizazz, K&Company)

red, green, white, silver, and brown cardstock
Cuttlebug embossing folder

red, green, and gold gems

green ribbon

blue craft thread

wiggly eyes

Other Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge ~ punches or dies

Paper Cutz ~ jingle bells

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Winter/Holiday

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Holiday card

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I need to make a dozen more cards for an order, then I am going to try creating tags. I sure have seen some beautiful ones this season.

Stay Crafty,

Georgiana

You're a Hoot

2011-11-29T04:52:00.000-05:00

Good Morning!

Today is a terrific Tuesday since it brings another challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas and what better way to start the day than with a new project. This week we had a sketch from Page Maps to work with and I had to make a friend an owl card (she asked for natural colors), so I combined the two together.

Materials:

Tim Holtz Retro Grunge paper stack

Give a Hoot cartridge ~ owl (p. 28) cut at 2 1/4"

wiggly eyes

brown gems

I hope you will stop by Die Cuttin' Divas and check out the Design Team projects. They always have creative ideas. We hope you will enter this week's challenge too!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Double the Joy

2011-11-27T09:16:00.001-05:00

Good Morning,

Glad to be able to post these "Joy" cards I made before getting ready for school. Once I grade my stack of papers and wrap holiday/birthday presents, I plan on working on two sketches. Have you ever seen Sketches by Carly? Check out her site. Then I need to work on our Die Cuttin' Diva sketch. Be sure to head over there today for this week's challenge, which is still open. We have a GREAT sponsor!

Materials:

Martha Stewart Scandinavian holiday pad

Hannah Montana cartridge ~ J-o-y cut at 1 1/2"
red and green ribbons
red and green gems
white snowflake button

Challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge ~ Holiday
Bitten by the Bug (past) ~ Joy
Craft Your Days Away ~ Buttons or Bows
Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Holiday
Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings ~ Clean and Simple Holiday with ribbon

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Snowflakes are Unique

2011-11-26T22:47:00.001-05:00

Hello!

First, I would like to say "Thank You" for stopping by. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to check out what is new here. I have been working on a few cards and this one is ready to post.

Although I live in Florida now, I do remember quite well what a white winter was like. I also have fond memories of playing in the snow. We would make snow angels, build ice tunnels where the trucks pushed all the snow from clearing the roads, and we would have snowball fights while making snowmen. None of this would have been possible if it wasn't for...

Snowflakes...

Materials:

Winter Combo paper by DCWV

white card stock

Martha Stewart holiday brads (glitter snowflake)

white snowflake brad

silver gems

computer generated sentiment

Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Snowflakes

Charisma Cardz ~ Snowflakes

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ polka dots

I hope you have been enjoying your weekend. Only one more day before we head back to school. Then in about three weeks, we have two more weeks off for Winter Break.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T23:31:00.000-05:00

I hope you have a great day. Enjoy your time with family and friends.

This is my last turkey card!

Materials:

Simply Charmed cartridge ~ turkey cut at 3"

Sentimentals cartridge ~ tag cut at 1 1/2"

most papers are scraps

cream weaving fabric

brown ribbon

brown pearl gems

wiggly eyes

Inkadinkao ink ~ Rainbow Harvest

"thanks" stamp

Challenges:

Exploring Cricut ~ turkey

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Thanks

Getting Cricky ~ Give Thanks

Crafty Creations Challenges ~ Thanks/Gratitude

Don't eat too much and make sure you check out all the Black Friday ads.

Take Care,

Georgiana

Time to Celebrate with Pat and Paula

2011-11-23T15:16:00.000-05:00

Good Afternoon,

Today has been a nice, peaceful day, except that my Jeep went to the shop to have some work. We knew it was coming after the last incident when the horn mysteriously went off while driving down the road. It was just a matter of finding the time to coordinate an appointment when the dealer was open and we were off. I am thankful it is finally getting repaired.

I always love these long weekend because it gives me quality crafting time. No one in the family disturbs me since they know it is my time to rejuvenate. I went through the current challenges super early this morning and then created my list. Now...time to tackle.

Here is the first of many to come this long weekend...

I created this card for my crafty friend, Pat, of Pat's Scraps. She has had her blog for one year, so it is definitely time to celebrate. Her first card was a birthday card, so I wanted to continue with that theme. Congratulations Pat! I hope you have many more years crafting, sharing, and blogging!

Also, it is Paula's birthday at More Than Favors. Happy Birthday to you! Be sure to stop by and send some birthday wishes to her.

Materials:

papers from the scrap box

white and black ribbons

Create a Critter cartridge ~ scalloped circles cut at 2 1/4"

Celebrations cartridge ~ "Celebrate" cut at 3/4" and present cut at 1 1/2"

pink gems (old stash)

Challenges:

Pat's Scrap ~ Celebrate

Birthday Sundaes ~ Birthday / Old Stash (paper and pink gems)

More Than Favors ~ Birthday Challenge

Whimsical Wednesday ~ Texture (ribbons)

Card Patterns ~ sketch #142 (rotated)

Enjoy your holiday! I hope you find some fabulous Black Friday deals if you go shopping. I have made a list of a few items I am hoping to pick up. Did you see Michaels has the Expression 2 for $199.99? Trying to decide if I should upgrade. Any input?!?!

Georgiana

Native American Heritage Month

2011-11-22T05:45:00.000-05:00

Good Morning,

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

Our new challenge this week is...

Native American Heritage Day, which is November 26th.

Here is some information I found...The indigenous peoples of North America -- the First Americans -- have woven rich and diverse threads into the tapestry of our Nation’s heritage. Throughout their long history on this great land, they have faced moments of profound triumph and tragedy alike. During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize their many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices, and we pay tribute to their participation in all aspects of American society.

Materials:

My World cartridge ~ tepee cut at 3" and Native American cut at 3 1/2"

Give a Hoot cartridge ~ "Peace" cut at 1"

wildlife background paper by Paper Pizazz

brown, white and kraft cardstock

brown and white twine

brown and white buttons

This week Nicole from The Twinery is our challenge sponsor, so get busy and create.

Stay crafty,

Georgiana

Gobble Till You Wobble Winner

2011-11-21T20:43:00.000-05:00

I am pleased to annnounce the winner of this past weekend's blog hop.

Congratulations to...

Sharon of Mee Mees Creations!

Please send me your mailing address and I will forward your Thanksgiving goodies.

Thank you everyone for stopping by. I appreciate all your kind words.

I will offering a 700 Follower giveaway later this week. Yeah!

Hope you will be back soon.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Gobble While You Wobble

2011-11-19T05:00:00.004-05:00

Welcome to the Gobble Till You Wobble Blog Hop hosted by Jean of Jean's Crafty Corner and Tina of Tina Time. We are all getting ready for turkey day and will be sharing some great projects that include our favorite Thanksgiving friend, the turkey.

If you have arrived here from Rhonda then you are in the right place. If you have just came by to visit my blog today and want to hop along, you can start at www.jeanscraftycorner.blogspot.com.

Here is my turkey project.

Materials:

Cricut paper ~ Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More

rust colored core paper by Recollections

Thanksgiving cartridge ~ turkey cut at 3"

Create a Critter ~ "Gobble" cut at 1/2"

olive green ribbon

olive green gems

wiggly eye

Love the flourish on this turkey cut.

Don't forget to use your scraps to decorate the envelope.

Challenges: