From the Ocean Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

It's time for the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge...Week 2.

This Week's Challenge...

From the Ocean

I have seen mermaids, starfish, a sea horse, and an otter. Such a variety of projects already submitted! Can't wait to see more!

Here is my Design Team project...

I decided to change the shape of the base (Campin' Critter Cricut cartridge p. 66) and use distress inks to create the background. The polka dot jellyfish was cut from the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge (p. 41). I really like the embossed waves, BUT those little fish are terrible. I thought I would like them with Stickles, but I don't. I am going to replace them! 

I used Denim Blue Skittles and the stamped sentiment is from K Andrews.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "From the Ocean" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members and see how they used the skittles.

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

It's a Minion Birthday!

Hello Everyone,

Today I am sharing a Minion birthday card and this Minion is no different than any others...he loves bananas! He even had to have a banana balloon to help celebrate!

I received the minion as part of the SVG Cutting Files and Jaded Blossom Hop last weekend. Such fun! The card base was cut from Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge (p. 31).

The stamped sentiment is from Scrappy Moms ~ More Mini Messages set.

Other Materials:

yellow, black, white, blue, brown, and grey card stock

pattern paper from scrapbox (I think it is Cricut paper)

We R Memory Keepers flag die

Versafine Onyx Black ink

blue ink for edges

white craft thread

Challenges:

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ Happy Birthday

I have Math training today...hoping to learn something new for the upcoming school year. Haven't even left yet, but I can't wait to get home because I have more projects I want to work on! I dabbled with the water color pencils last night but need more time, and I have some MFT Blueprints I want to cut. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Let's Celebrate with a Music Scale

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy Sunday! It is Spring Break here and that means it is time to enjoy some R & R time! There are only about 8 weeks of school (with LOTS of standardized testing in between) then summer vacation. Once again this school year has flown by!

Today I would like to share a card I made for my Guest Designer spot at Scrappy Moms Stamps (March Release) and the Die Cuttin' Diva challenge (Music in our Schools).   

I started with a hexagon base (4 1/2") cut from Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge and layered the pattern paper slightly smaller (4"). The music note (3") was cut from the Quarter Note Cricut cartridge. I added a layer of Glossy Accents to just the black note (not the flourish). Lastly, 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon (wine colored) was bunched with micro Glue Dots along the bottom.

When I first saw this sentiment from Zodiac Cuties I did think of a fish, but decided to go with the other meaning (I love teaching homographs to my students.). I think it is perfect for a music theme!

Other Materials:

white, black, and red card stock

music pattern paper ~ Paper Studio

Versafine Onyx Black ink 

Be sure to get your stamp set today!

Svg outline file available too!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

January's "Anything Goes" Challenge at 3 Girl JAM

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for a new 3 Girl JAM monthly challenge. 

The Challenge...

Anything Goes with Ribbon

 Here is my Design Team project...

A pair of New Year's cards to celebrate 2015. 

The 3 1/2" card base was cut from Campin' Critters (sign feature, p. 26) and then the layers were cut smaller (3 1/4" and 3").

I used the Gold Crown crinkle ribbon from the Royal Bundle. The pennant was cut from the Wild Card Cricut cartridge (p.79) at 3" and the stamp is from the Jaded Blossom Miscellaneous Fun set. The inside says "Happy New Year" which was cut from Wild Card (p. 78) at 5 1/4".

I made another card slightly smaller and thought it would be perfect for a birthday.

Other Materials:

White and gold card stock

Foilicious paper

Versafine Black Onyx ink

Other Challenges:

PDE ~ Any Celebration

Simply Create Too ~ Let's Celebrate

Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Celebrations

Little Red Wagon ~ Happy New Year

Hope you will join us at 3 Girl JAM with your newest "Anything Goes" project. 

Anything Goes with Ribbon

January 3rd - January 30th

Prize ~ $15 gift certificate to 3 Girl JAM shop
 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Scrappy Moms Guest Designer Spot

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am SUPER excited today to be able to share that I am September's Guest Designer for Scrappy Moms Stamps. I have been waiting since last December for my month. It is finally here! I am extremely fortunate to have a two fabulous sets to spotlight.

Here are the first of my Guest Designer projects...

I just love ALL the sentiments on this new stamp set...See You Later Alligator! I use these sayings at school with the kids and it is amazing the see the reactions you get from them when they hear them. It always puts a smile on their faces. 

I chose the raccoon as my first critter...See you soon, Raccoon! Isn't he cute!

The base card was cut from Campin' Critters and the raccoon is from My Scrap Chick (a part of the belly box set).

Here is a close up of the sentiment. It stamps so nice and clean.

I also made a matching treat bag. I thought the students sure would like this. It would be a perfect gift for a Friday or before a short holiday vacation.

Here is the other stamp set being released this month. That project is coming next!

Be sure to get your sets today and then come back soon to see more Scrappy Moms projects for the September release. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Birthday Challenge at 3 Girl JAM

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Welcome back for another 3 Girl JAM creation. Today brings a new challenge for the month of September. You are definitely going to want to join us this month!

 

The Challenge...Birthday (with ribbon)

You can NEVER have enough birthday cards, so here is your chance to add another to your stash.

 

Here is my Design Team project...

I used the ice princess from Frozen for this little girl birthday card. I found the file at Designs on Cloud 9 (it was in the retiring section for 50 cents, but may be gone now). The card base is from Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge.

Grey Gray crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM, sequins, and glitter paper from the DCWV Winter stack.

Here is the bundle with grey gray.

Other Materials:

blue, white, and silver cardstock

blue ink

Glitz glitter glue (for her hair)

Hope you will join us at 3 Girl JAM with your newest project.

 Birthday w/ Ribbon

August 30th - October 3rd.

Prize ~ $10 gift certificate to 3 Girl JAM shop

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

 

An InLinkz Link-up

Meow! Love Your Pet

Hello Crafty Friends, 

Hoping you have found some crafting time and are ready for a new challenge. This week at Die Cuttin' Divas we are showing our love for our four legged friends who have become a part of our families. 

This Week's Challenge...

Love Your Pet

I am a dog lover, but a good friend who got me hooked on crafting/blogging asked me to make her daughter's teacher a card. I couldn't refuse! The teacher LOVES cats.

I used Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge for the card base and the kitty is from Silhouette On-Line Store.

This tiny tag and stamp is from My Craft Spot.

Here is my pet...Molly. 

She just had surgery last week to have a lipoma (fatty tumor ~ common in Labs) removed, but she seems to be doing well. She goes back in a couple days to get the stitches removed, so hopefully she will be back to herself soon. I know she will be glad when I stop sneaking her medications in her food! :)

Hope you will join us this week at Die Cuttin' Divas for our Love Your Pet challenge. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

A True Outdoorsman Birthday at Exploring Cricut

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today is the day that I have been waiting for weeks and weeks. It is Scrapbook Expo Day in Orlando. I have plans to shop, take an acrylic card class, and volunteer.  It will be the first formal class that I take, so I am hoping to learn something new.

 

Today is also my Exploring Cricut Day.

I had a co-worker ask me to make a couple birthday cards for two of her boys who are true outdoorsmen. She said they like fishing, hunting, camping, and Duck Dynasty. Now, I am no outdoors person...I like my running water, hot showers, comfy bed, electricity, etc.

 

Guys on the other had...they can go weeks! My hubby and son went on a camping/hiking trip with Boy Scouts a few years ago and were out 10 days on the trails...Definitely not for me. I will stick to making cards (even layouts if they take pictures) for them!

 

In honor of Duck Dynasty... 

2 Sisters Challenge Sketch 

For the fishing guru...

Materials:

kraft paper

other papers from scrap box

Nate's ABCs ~ duck (p. 43) cut at 2 1/2"

Campin' Critters ~ deer (p. 24) cut at 4" and sign cut at 1 1/4"

brown square embellishments

brown ink

wiggly eye

computer generated sentiment (first card)

 

So...are you an outdoors type of person?

 

 Stay creative and enjoy your weekend,

Georgiana

Camping with Creative Cutter Room

Good Morning,

It's Thursday, which means a new challenge at the Creative Cutter Room. We saw some great Father's Day and Man Cards during our last challenge! We appreciate you sharing with us and hope you will join us for this next challenge.

Theme: Camping

Must include camping related die-cut

Here is my DT project...

My son asked for some thank you cards to give to family members after graduation, so I thought this was a perfect opportunity to combine tasks. My son is an avid reader and will stay up all night to finish a book even if it is around the campfire.

 Other Materials:

Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge ~ card base (p. 21) cut at 4 1/4", squirrel (p. 31) cut at 2 1/2", and campfire (p. 27)

graduation cap leftover from graduation cards ~ Happy Graduation Cricut cartridge

Cathie provided the DT members with fun camping papers, letters, vellum sentiments, and ribbon.

 Thanks Cathie!

Today we have a special sponsor! Catarina from Docerela Creations has donated a SummerTime Stamp set to the winner of this challenge!

Thank you Catarina!

Challenge starts today, June 28, and runs until July 11, 2012.

Follow the rules then submit your new project over at the Creative Cutter Room.

Only entries that fit the challenge guidelines will be entered to win the prize.

Some rules to keep in mind while playing along:
Be a follower of the CCR
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 your project posting not just your blog

Please comment after linking

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

Carri

Georgiana (That's Me)
Diana
Elaine 

Tonya

  

Looking forward to seeing your projects!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Beep for the Birthday Boy

Hello Crafty Friends,

Just got back from college orientation last night after spending two days with my son in Jacksonville.  He is getting ready for his first semester and will be leaving next weekend. I am not turning his room into my  craft room yet, but one day. I want to make sure he enjoys college and actually does the necessary studying.

Exploring Cricut has a challenge for Father's Day that you can still enter, and beginning this Monday there will be a new challenge that you will not want to miss.

Here is my Design Team project for Exploring Cricut...

Working on my crafty goals ~ Another shaped card and faux stitching (sewing machine comes out on Monday)

Materials:

white, black, mustard yellow, and olive green card stock

We R Memory Keepers ~ Girls Night Out Classy

 Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge ~ card base (p. 40) cut at 4 1/2"

Birthday Cakes Cricut cartridge ~ robot3 (p. 56) cut at 3 1/2" and letters at 1/2"

black and yellow buttons

black and yellow craft thread

wiggly eyes

black gel pen

Challenges:

Little Red Wagon ~ Boy's Birthday

Have a great day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Design Team News...One Ends and Another Begins

Good Morning Crafty Friends,

It is going to be a great day. I have some wonderful news to share with you. I am joining the Exploring Cricut Design Team. I certainly love using my Cricut and have a difficult time creating without, so this team allows me to make all the projects I want and supports my addiction.

Today's project was created with my son in mind. He is finishing up his Eagle Scout's requirements for his Boy Scout Troop 113. He built a picnic area at a community elementary school...picinic tables from scratch, mulched area, and planted flowers for beautification. Lots of work, but he was able to get it accomplished.

Here is my project...

Materials:

Campin' Critters cartridge ~ base (4 3/4"), top layer (4 1/2"), eagle p. 42 (3")

Plantin Schooolbook cartridge ~ 113 cut at 1/2" 

blue, brown, red, white, and green card stock

 

Steps...

I cut out all the pieces and worked in an assembly format to create 11 "Thank You" cards. I sure hope that is enough to get started. If not, I saved all my measurements so I can create a few more.

Well, with good news come sad news. This will be my last Design Team project for Made Especially for You with Ashley. My 3 month term is up and now it is time to give someone else the opportunity.

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

Materials:

Preserves cartridge ~ kiwi (p 44) cut at 3"

blue, brown, green, yellow, and grey cardstock

yellow brads

Sizzix embossing folder

Spellbinder tag

Cardz Tv stamp

brown ink

This Week's Sponsor:

Prize: $10 voucher

Can't wait to see all those projects!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Strolling Through the Park

Welcome to the Strolling through the Park Blog Hop and Challenge with the Creative Cutter Room!

Visit each of the following 6 Design Team members, find the required element from 4 of the DT members and submit your new project at the Creative Cutter Room for a chance to win a prize (posted below).

Theme: Create a project incorporating something you would see in a park and  include all 4 elements!

I have always wanted to go to Yellowstone National Park, but we have not been able to yet. We attempted to go one year for Spring Break, but the park was closed until April due to the snow. My husband promises that we will go one day. Until then, I can only imagine what it would be like.

I do not have a required element for you, but I have all the required elements in my project!

Here is my Park Project...

Materials:

Campin' Critters cartridge ~ Forest (p. 61) cut at 3 1/2" and bear (p. 41) cut at 2" 

Camp Out cartridge ~ sign cut at 1 1/4"

Heritage cartridge ~ gold misted birds cut at 1/2"

brown and green cardstock

Swiss dots and swirls embossing folders

family charm with green floss

gold glitter for badge

Submit your new project for a chance to win a prize!

THE PRIZE

Challenge Starts today March 22 and runs until April 4, 1012!

You will need to collect 4 elements total and include each element on your project and then submit your project 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 your project posting not just your blog

Please comment after linking

You have until April 4, 2012 to enter your project.

Here is the line-up, 4 out of the 6 will have a required element:

Carri

Diana

Elaine

Jessica
Georgiana (That's Me!)

Tonya

Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Georgiana