It's a Week Full of Love at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

Valentine's Day is only a few days away. I am looking forward to visiting the classes to see all the students' cards and see how they enjoy their parties. I am already starting to feel the love!

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Love ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I made these Hershey Nugget boxes from My Scrap Chick for a few of my co-workers. The base of the box is heavy white cardstock and the sliding lid is paper from Pebbles. Some of the boxes have a heart window cut out while a couple don't. I used transparency film to cover the windows so there was no poking the candy treat.

 Each nugget was wrapped using the Jaded Blossom candy wrap die. I found some red, white, and pink twine in my stash and added a tiny tag stamped by My Craft Spot (closed).

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Love" challenge. The design team sure is feeling smitten with their awesome projects! If you like what you see, please become a follower so you do not miss any of my creations.  Be sure to leave your blog name and I will stop by to see what you have been making!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

February Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

The week is off to a great start and there is plenty going on until the weekend. I have a trip to the Wellness Bus today, tutoring after school, an eye appointment on Wednesday, and a CAS meeting on Friday. Never a dull moment! I am thinking about taking a trip to MFT on Saturday morning since I won a gift certificate the other day and I really like a few of the new release items (like the ostriches, super dogs, and confetti stencil). 

Today I am also sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This Week's Challenge...

~ February's Sketch ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I really like this MFT heart tree die, but it is a lot of work piecing it back together in the variety of colors. Thanks goodness for the Silhouette Pick-Me-Up stick. I used the colors from the plaid paper for the leaves and hearts.

The stamped sentiment is by Whimsical Designs (closed and not available).

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "February's Sketch" challenge. The design team has quite a variety, so be sure to check them out.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Love a Good Color Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today was Spaghetti Dinner for my son's Boy Scout that he was a member of for many years. He earned Eagle Scout through the troop and they paid for his college tuition, so it was a good time to show our support. My hubby is now in the living room watching the Super Bowl and I can hear him yelling at the TV. Me...I am in the craft room enjoying some creative time. It is not always easy to find the time since I have been busy with school (setting up a STEM Lab and conducting Science lessons), going to the Y, tutoring, and shopping (found some fabulous deals at Dillard's last weekend). 

Today's project...

My friend asked me to make her a few Valentine cards for her family and I said, "of course". I wanted to use this new MFT heart stencil and after seeing the MFT color challenge I decided to blend the two together. I used Tim Holtz oxide inks (worn lipstick and wild violet) to create the background. Love the scattered hearts.

Here are the MFT colors...

LOVE is a MFT word die and the stamped sentiment underneath it is from Whimsical Designs (closed and no longer available). The scalloped circle is great as the focal point.

I cut a stitched rectangle with my Cuttlebug for this inside. I left it blank for a personal message.

Hope you have a great week.
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Thursday Treats at My Mouse Dreams

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am making a special guest designer appearance today at My Mouse Dreams for Thursday Treats after a conversation with Beckie and I am super excited to be a part of a her new series to showcase treat holders. I love to make treat bags for family, friends, students, and co-workers. The look on their face always makes me happy and want to make more. Valentine's Day is approaching quickly, so I am getting started now.

Today's Project...

I found this cute gift box (Unicorn Splash Box) on Silhouette Design Store and added a few pieces from my collection to personalize it. I used both my Cricut and Cameo to create today's treat holder.

The MFT stitched scalloped circle fits in the center and any die-cut or image would be perfect. I found this hippo colored by my daughter in her craft area and snatched it up (I figured she hadn't used him yet, so why not showcase him.). He just looks so happy. The stamped sentiment is from the same MFT Happy Hippo stamp set. The Hershey Nuggets were covered with Jaded Blossoms Candy Wraps and the hearts were cut from MFT Blueprints 13. 

Every treat bag needs a big bow! I just got this MFT Stitched Beautiful Bow die set not too long ago and decided it fit perfectly. I watched a video because the first time I cut the bow and tried to wrap it around it had creases. Yuck! The video said to prep the paper. I had to rub the paper between my fingers and curve it. It worked!  No creases!

I am so glad Beckie has started this Treat Thursday series. Perhaps you could be next to share your favorite treat holder. Leave a message and she may ask you too!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

3D Projects at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This Week's Challenge...

~ 3D Projects ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I only made one of the new Nugget Treats from My Favorite Things (MFT), but I am quite sure that I will be making more. I cut the pieces with my Cuttlebug.

The pattern papers are by My Mind's Eye ~ Lost & Found Union Square stack and the stamped sentiment is by Whimsicals Designs (closed).

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "3D Projects" challenge. The design team has quite a variety, so be sure to check them out.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks to the Mesmerizing Mandala

Hello Crafty Friends,

Thank you for coming back to Carson's Creations to see what is new.
The students head back to school today after being off for two weeks. I sent home some math packets on the last day before break, so I am looking forward to seeing how many students actually completed the work and submit it. I told the teachers I would collect, grade and provide a treat for each of the students. Hoping for a BIG pile. 

More exciting news for us Math and Science nerds...we had a gentleman, Mr. Phil, donate a Celestron Telescope. A couple 5th grade teachers and I met with him and was briefed on how to use it and we have decided to go back to school this Saturday night and put it to use. I am SUPER excited to see the night sky through a new lens. Hoping to see a planet.

Today I am sharing a pair of thank you cards I created using distress oxides, a mandala die cut, and the sentiment thanks.

First, I inked the white cardstock with distress oxides (colors listed below) and then placed a MFT snowy stencil on top. I used a mister to spray some water and then dabbed it dry (which slightly removed some of the ink). I used Blueprints #27 to cut the scalloped rectangular background. 

Once the background was completely dry, I added the white MFT mandala and scattered a few white pearls. The sentiment "thanks" is by Paper Smooches and I cut it with my Cuttlebug. 

Distress Oxide Ink colors:

Worn Lipstick

Abandoned Coral

Wilted Violet

Faded Jeans

I am really enjoying using my new Christmas goodies and I received an e-mail yesterday that another package from MFT is on its way. Now I need the weekend to get here so I have free time to create. The hardest decision will be...what should I use?!?! 

Happy New Year!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Alcohol Ink with Gold Foil

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy New Year's Eve,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by today.

I received a few new alcohol ink colors for Christmas, so I decided to pull out the box and start using them again. My daughter and I had won some gold deco foil when we went the My Favorite Things holiday party and I thought this would be the perfect time to figure out how to use them together. The best way to learn...find a You Tube video!

I started by pulling out a few different shades of blue, my Tim Holtz Yupo paper, and then made sure I had plenty of the blending solution. After watching a few videos (listed below), I felt competent that I could give it a whirl.  Creating the background was fun and then I was thrilled when the gold foil worked. The key was making sure the alcohol ink was still tacky but not wet. Tip: make sure you rub the foil and never scratch.

The various MFT dies were cut from Recollections gold foil cardstock with my Cuttlebug. Next time Michaels has cardstock on sale I plan on picking up a few more stacks of the gold foil. The shimmer easily creates an elegant look.

I used a piece of yellow Bazzill cardstock for this next card base and then cut the matching THANKS letter with the other half of the paper. Looking for a different pop of color rather than the white base. 

Here are a few You Tube videos that were beneficial:

Alcohol Inks + Gold Foil!

Adding Foil Accents to Alcohol Inked Backgrounds

Alcohol Ink Backgrounds with Gold Foil Details

Since creating these, I have ordered some alcohol lift ink from Amazon to give that a try. It is supposed to be here today; therefore, I can experiment tonight. Fun! Fun! Fun!

Be safe tonight while celebrating the New Year.
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Celebrate with MFT Color Challenge

Hello Everyone!

Hard to believe it is already Sunday (I have to remind myself every morning what day it is while on break since I have the tendency to forget) and I head back to school on Wednesday. I am going to have to practice writing 2019, so I don't goof when signing forms during the first week. How long does it usually take you to adjust to the new date?

I have another card/challenge to share.

I used the following color palette from My Favorite Things.

This was the first time I used the Celebrate Speech Bubble...it's one of my new dies! I like the versatility with this die since you can use just the negative, create a shaker, or change the colors of the letters like I did. The stamped sentiment is from the MFT  "You Wow Me" stamp set. I added sequins (silver/teal) in the corners to match the challenge colors.

The scallop rectangle is from Blueprints 20 and the stitched rectangle is from Blueprints 24. I am bummed that MFT doesn't make as many Blueprints as they previously did. I don't have all of them, but I have quite a few. I like mixing and matching the metal die pieces to create a variety of layouts. They are super easy to cut too.

Other Challenges:
My Time to Craft ~ Something New (celebrate die and wow stamp set)

Enjoy your day!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

THANKS ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy Saturday!

Since my daughter and I have finished making holiday cards and tags for our Carson's Cards for Cancer fundraiser, I have been able to focus on other projects. I have been looking for challenges, but there are not to many right now since most design teams are on break until after the first of the year. I was fortunate to find a CAS (clean and simple) one that I liked. I am making a few more thank you cards for a teacher at school and I need to add some to my stash.

I used the following sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

The big THANKS die is by My Favorite Things and was cut with my Cuttlebug. I added a black shadow to the pink letters to match the trim and card base. The woodgrain paper is by My Mind's Eye ~ 6" x 6" Wood stack.

I have a few other projects that I have been working that I will be sharing during the next couple of days. Be sure to stop by often for lots of new projects. Can you believe it is almost 2019?!?!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Carson's Cards for Cancer Update

Happy Saturday!

I wanted to share a post from Facebook...

Kelsey and I want to "THANK" everyone that has contributed to the Carson's Cards for Cancer. During the past week we have had an overwhelming response and we are truly appreciative for ALL the support. Our goal was to raise $707 (the co-pay for just one cancer medicine) and we are currently at $532.50. We are now making thank you (Kristen, I am working on yours) and New Years cards and we can make birthday cards/tags too. THANK YOU again! Denny's next treatment is Christmas Eve and we are planning to surprise him then. Hopefully this will add a little cheer to his day.

Here are a few of the most recent cards we have created...

 

  

 

Thank you again for all your support!

Happy Holidays,

Georgiana 

Thank You So Very Much

Hello Everyone and Happy Thursday,

Today is the first day of Winter Break and I have been up doing homework already. I know...it's vacation time and I can't stop. It is nice and quiet at home when everyone else is sleeping, so I can get more work done and in less time.

Kels and I have been working on our Carson's Cards for Cancer fundraiser for my BIL, Denny. So far we have raised almost $500 of the $707 goal. I was asked to make a bunch of thank you cards, so here are a couple. More to come!

I used the following sketch from Sunday Stamps.

The papers are from Pebbles ~ Family Ties stack and the stitched dies are from My Favorite Things. Twine was from the stash.

I added Thanks! from Craftin Desert Divas stamps above the MFT sentiment ~ Thanks So Very Much stamp set. 

Other Challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches ~ Annual Anything Goes

I need to make a dozen more thank you cards during the next week with a few holiday ones. Should be busy, especially since we haven't finished our Christmas shopping yet. How about you? What do you still need to finish up?

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Holiday Greetings at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Holidays ~

Here is my Design Team project...

These deer from MFT are the cutest.

The sentiment is from MFT and it was cut in red with my Cuttlebug.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Happy Holidays" challenge. The design team is feeling quite festive with their inspiration, so be sure to check them out.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Country Birthday Wishes to You

Hello Everyone and Happy Saturday! 

Only another week-and-a-half to Winter Break, but my daughter is already home enjoying hers. She has been busy in the craft room, so I will be competing for the big chair during the next three weeks. That makes me happy to know she enjoys crafting too. When I woke up this morning I found  six of the cutest holiday tags that she made after I fell asleep last night.

I made this birthday card the other day and wanted to share before the Christmas projects start to dominate time and space. I really like how this one turned out. I actually surprised myself since I have not been through some of my supplies in quite a while. Time to change that!

The stamped sentiment is from My Favorite Things ~ Handwritten Happiness set. I used Versafine Onyx Black ink along with the Misti to get a nice, dark stamped image.

The canvas flower is from Poppies & Paperie Embellishment Co (Paper Studios) and the cream colored lace was in my stash. The wood grain paper is from Paper Studios (Hobby Lobby). I think they may have it in a couple different colors...I need to check for more.

Other Materials:

MFT Blueprints 20 ~ Scalloped rectangle

MFT Blueprints 24 ~ Stitched rectangle and fishtail pennant

kraft, cream, and teal cardstock

pearls

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Happy Hanukkah

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hanukkah began last night, so I wanted to make sure I included my friends that celebrate.

What is Hanukkah?

Hanukkah, which is Hebrew for “dedication,” is the Festival of Lights.

It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek army, and the subsequent miracle of rededicating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and restoring its menorah, or lamp.

The miracle of Hanukkah is that only one vial of oil was found with just enough oil to illuminate the Temple lamp for one day, and yet it lasted for eight full days.

I used an svg file from Too Cute By Jessica. Unfortunately, the site has closed but there are some files still available through Etsy or Scrappy Dew.

A variety of blue cardstock fill the letters.

The background layers are MFT dies ~ Blueprint 20 and 24. I didn't want this corner to be empty, so I added a few blue pearls.

Hope you enjoy your week. We have 2 1/2 weeks till Winter Break, and it is going to be extremely busy every day at school.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana