Jolly Old St. Nick Hop with Blog Candy

Welcome to the Jolly Old St. Nick Blog Hop!

 

Christmas Eve is coming soon and he is checking his list. Have you been naughty or have you been nice? Join us as we celebrate that dear old man, Jolly Old St. Nick! Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this Jolly Blog Hop. If you came from Connie then you are on the right path. This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of Santa's Helpers who are here sharing their ideas and creations. We have some awesome sponsors and giveaways for this hop!

 

The Scrapbooking Queen

 and
 

Connie Can Crop

 

So what do you need to do to win? Easy...become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a  comment letting them know what you like best about their projects. Then come back to Connie Can Crop and post that you followed the rules. You will have until 12:00 am Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments. Winners will be announced on Monday at Connie Can Crop. Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment  along the way! Down the Chimney we go!
 

Here is my Santa project...
We are waiting patiently, but we are getting excited that Christmas is almost here! Most of our shopping is done, but Santa can still bring me a surprise. I am not picky at all...I will take anything!

Santa has a swirling beard and glitter hat.

Waiting and counting down...11 more days!

Materials:
 Martha Stewart papers

white and red  card stock

Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge ~ Santa (p. 127) cut at 3"

Swirls embossing folder

red skittles by Carri

Spellbinders

Glitz glitter glue

Whimsical Designs stamp

green ink

 

Challenges:

Cuttlebug Mania ~ Christmas

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Holiday Card

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Christmas Sparkle

Cute Card Thursday ~ Christmas Catch Up!

Card Makin' Mamas~ Christmas

Cut It Up! ~ Christmas

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Linky Party

 

Blog Hop Candy

I will also be offering an assortment of crafting goodies to one lucky winner for leaving a comment on this post. Be sure to share what you hope Santa brings you! The winner will be announced Monday evening, December 16th.

 

Here is our line up in case you get lost along the way. 

1. Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com 

2. Georgiana - http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

3. Carri - http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

 4. Jessica- http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/

 5. Julie (Cricut Chick)- www.simplysilhouette.com

6. Theressa (TSQ) - www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

7. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

8.Nadja- http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/

9.  Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca

10. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

 
Up next is...Carri.

 

Happy Holidays,

Georgiana

Merry Christmas Tags at Die Cuttin' Diva

Welcome back and thank you for visiting! If this is your first time here...enjoy! I hope I can inspire you to create something fun.

 

There is a new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas, so here is another opportunity for you to share your newest creation.

 

The Challenge...Tags

You can create a birthday tag for a gift bag, snowman tags for a Winter birthday, or Christmas tags for Santa. You get to choice the theme, colors,  and the shape of your tag. I used Plantin Schoolbook for my tags. The two smaller tags were cut at 3" and the other tag was cut at 3 1/2".

 The test tubes have peanut M&Ms in them. Yum!

The stocking were cut at 2" and 2 1/2" from Doodlecharms. 

Other Materials:

Me & My Big Ideas paper ~ Mambi sheets

DCWV paper ~ Festiva

red and white card stock
My Craft Spot ~ stamp from Mistletoe set

red and white ribbons
white pearls

red gems

red ink

Other Challenges:
Craftin' Desert Divas ~ Christmas
My Craft Spot ~ Christmas Neighbor Gift
Clear It Out ~ Anything Goes

 

Can't wait to see what you share at Die Cuttin' Diva this week! Now go check out the Design Team projects...be prepared to see LOTS of tags!
 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Teddy Bear Day at Die Cuttin' Divas

Welcome back and thank you for visiting!

 

This past weekend flew right by. I went to Jacksonville for the Creating Keepsakes Convention and it was a huge disappointment. I will probably not go again. I signed up to volunteer a couple months ago and when I got there they had me scheduled for  Friday (which I didn't do since I knew I would be in school) and then they were disorganized and hardly had any volunteers for Saturday, so they asked me to help immediately. I did agree, but the two instructors I helped didn't even say thank you, the CK organizer didn't offer me a lunch break (she scheduled me 6 hours straight and I had to ask to take a potty break) and they charged me tax on my "free" items.  Anyways....I so much prefer the Scrapbook Expo in Orlando ,which I will continue to go to.

 

Now on to better topics...

Today brings a new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas, so here is another opportunity for you to share your newest creation.

 

The Challenge...Teddy Bears

I found this cute, but ordinary teddy on Doodlecharms. I cut him at 3 1/2".  I so wish I had Teddy Bear Parade!

I won this fabulous stamp from My Craft Spot. I love circular stamps!

Crinkle ribbon my my good craty friend, Karen at Little Scrap Pieces.

Other Materials:

K&Company paper

cream cardstock

Vintage Photo Distress ink

dark chocolate and Bisque liquid pearls

wiggly eyes

sequins from another bestie crafty friend, Carri

 

 

Can't wait to see what you share at Die Cuttin' Diva this week! Now go check out the Design Team projects...you'll love all the teddy bears!

 Stay Creative,

Georgiana

  

It's a Bug's Life at Little Scrap Pieces

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

It is the weekend again and I sure hope I have some time to work in the yard on Sunday (Saturday is the Scrapbook Expo, so no yard work then). I want to plant a few more flowers to attract some garden critters.

 

Friday's also bring a new challenge at Little Scrap Pieces.

This Week's Challenge...A Bug's Life

So many types of bugs...beetles, ants, lightning bug, caterpillar, bee, mosquito, etc. You choose!

 

Here is my Design Team project...

I just love to find ladybugs as I am walking the dog in the field.

 Flower embossing folder with some ink and black lace

Large, layered yellow flower with a skittle

 Materials:

red, white, and black card stock

pattern paper from scrap box

Walk in My Garden Cricut cartridge ~ lady bug

yellow and white flowers

flowers embossing folder

 black lace

Precious stamp ~ Recollections

yellow skittles by Carri

wiggly eyes

 

Hope you will join us at Little Scrap Pieces for the "Bug's Life" challenge.

Stay creative and have a great weekend,
Georgiana

Happy Birthday Little Man

Good Morning,

 

Today is a special day...a friend from school is having a BIG birthday party for her son. He is turning 1. What a fun, carefree age! She asked me to make a trio of cards...one for her little man and  two thank you cards for her mom and sister since they offered so much help with preparations. The color theme is blue and green with bow ties. She also made a bunch of projects (banners, a poster, party favors, and a center piece), so hopefully she will find some time to share.

 

This first card is for Logan...otherwise known as "Little Man".

 A bow tie to match

 I used the sketch from Seems a Little Sketchy.

The second and third cards are for her mom and sister. They live in South Florida and traveled here for the long weekend to celebrate.

 Love this Spellbinders ~ Fancy Tags Two. It is very elegant. Using matching ink makes the color combinations limitless.

Another bow tie!

 I used the sketch from The House that Stamps Built. I just rotated the layout clockwise 90 degrees.

Materials:

Martha Stewart paper ~ Playful Blue and Green pad

white card stock

Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge ~ bow (p. 102) cut at 2"

Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge ~ HB (p. 68) cut at 3 1/2"

Just Because Cards Cricut cartridge ~ Thanks

blue ribbon

green ribbon

blue and green gems

Spellbinders ~ Scalloped Square

Spellbinders ~ Fancy Tags

Spellbinders ~ Scalloped Ovals

blue ink by Martha Stewart

 

Other Challenges

Simply Create Too ~ Use Your Stash (paper I have had for 3 years)

 City Crafter Challenge ~ Birthday

Pause Dream Enjoy ~ Dew Drops (gems)

Allsorts ~ Letter of Your Name (G is for green and gems)

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ Pastels

 

 Hope you have a great weekend,

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Celebrating the Holidays at Little Scrap Pieces

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today was our last day of school before Winter Break. It was a good day since we finished a chapter book (The Lemonade War) that we have been working on for the past two weeks and then we had a holiday party. I sure hope the students enjoy their time off and are ready to work when we get back in January 2013.

 

This is the second week for Little Scrap Piece's Design Team. Last week the projects were amazing. I am looking forward to another week of fabulous creations.

 

Here is my Design Team project...

 

I used Carri's clear glitter skittles for the snowflakes.

Materials:

papers unknown

red and white card stock

Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge ~ reindeer cut at 3 1/2"

Fiskars snowflake punch

skittles from Carri at Abusybee

white and red glitter

wiggly eyes

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circle

 

Other Challenges:

Simply Crafts ~ Reindeer (Doodlecharms)

Here are a few more reindeer treats I made for the students.

Looking forward to seeing your holiday projects and I am looking forward to some relaxtion time.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Sketch Challenge at CCR

Good Morning Crafty Friends,

Thank you for joining us for our new challenge. We enjoyed looking at your Halloween Decor projects.  We appreciate you joining us and hope you will join us for this next challenge.

Challenge: Sketch with Embossing

 I sure do enjoy creating sketches. I do not have a special software program, so I keep the design simple but versatile. Your can rotate the design to fit your creative needs.

Here is my Design Team project...

Materials:

paper

black, red, and gren card stock

Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge ~ present (p. 109) cut at 2"

Birthday Bash ~ sentiment

red craft thread

Swiss Dots embossing folder

green gems

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 Creative Cutter Room (CCR)
Project submissions must be new, no back linking

CCR must be mentioned in the description with a link back to site

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 October 31, 2012 to enter your project.

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

Georgiana

Diana

Tracy

Looking forward to seeing your project.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

A Sketch For My Secret Pal

Happy Diva Tuesday!

 

 Today brings another challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas and what better way to celebrate than with a new project. I am super excited because we are using a sketch that I have created. I got a little carrried away and made not one, but three cards.

 

We are doing Secret Pal at school this year, so I made some cards that can be given away.

 

Our Challenge this Week...

A Sketch

 

Here is my Design Team project...

 

 

Materials:

Colorbok paper

K&Company paper ~ Halloween pad

black and white polka dot paper

My Mind's Eye paper ~ All Spice

brown card stock

Florals Embellished Cricut cartridge ~ flower (p. 29) and bird (p. 63)

Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge ~ spider

green gems

pink pearls

brown pearls

"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ ovals

computer generated sentiment

 

Looking forward to seeing all the projects you make this week.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

5 Months Till Christmas Hop

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is the 25th of the month, which means we are counting down till Christmas. There are now 5 months until Santa visits. I have organized all my holiday cards in a Christmas storage box, so when November/December rolls around I will be be ready to address the envelopes and deliver. It should be a Happy Holiday!

Here are my Christmas projects...

~ Die Cut ~

I decided to start some holiday cards for my students. These are 3x3 minis. Each card is simple (but cute) since 9 - 10 years old are not extremely aware of the time it takes to create handmade crafts. Each card is stamped on the inside...Season's Greetings.

Materials:

white, brown, and red card stock

K&Company paper ~ Secret Santa pad

Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge ~ reindeer (p. 126)

Gingerbread Cricut cartridge ~ candy cane

~ Digi/Stamp ~

I liked the triple time stamp technique so much I tried again with snowflakes. These are also 3x3 minis. 

  Materials:

white cardstock

K&Company paper ~ Secret Santa pad

Martha Stewart snowflake stamps

blue ink pads

blue gems

Christmas Goodies:

What is a blog hop without a special treat? I have a surprise gift for one lucky person. Be sure to include your blog name and e-mail address. The winner will be announced Wednesday, August 1st. 

Here is this month's line-up:

Sally ~ http://sallyastill.blogspot.co.uk

Tara ~ http://tarashomemadehappiness.blogspot.com/

 Shari ~ http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/

Georgiana ~ http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/ (That's Me)

 Tara ~ http://craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/ (Next!)

 Mary ~ http://www.maryshappyplace.com/

 Kerry ~ http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/

 Heather ~ http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com/

Sara ~ http://sarashobbyistapartment.blogspot.com/

If you are interested in joining next month, just leave a comment. You will feel quite relieved knowing you are getting your holiday cards done in advance and you can spend all that extra time with the family instead when it is most important.

Hop on over to Tara now. This is her first month joining our countdown. She ALWAYS has marvelous projects!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

Thank You Little Ladybug

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hope you are enjoying your day. I feel like I have not been very productive today, but that is about too change. I created this card this morning and I am getting ready to work on some additional challenges.

A friend is having a Pampered Chef party the first weekend of August and she asked if I would be interested in sharing my cards at her party. Of course I said YES, so now I need to create a variety for a display. How very exciting!

Here is today's project...

Materials:

Making Memories paper ~ Black & White pad

yellow, white, and black card stock

Platin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge ~ circles

Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge ~ lady bug 

black and white polka dot ribbon

yellow ribbon

EK edge punch

Thank You stamp by Fiskars

black gems

wiggly eyes

Challenges:

Krafty Girls ~ Black & White with Splash of Color

Clear It Out Challenges ~ Anything Goes with Yellow Stash

Come and Get It Challenges ~ Cute as a Bug

Shopping Our Stash ~ Triple Threat (die-cut, ribbon, gems)

CPS Sketch

Stay Creative,

Georgiana