Sci-Fi with Yoda at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations! I am glad you are stopping by to see what I have been creating. Today brings a new challenge at Die Cuttin' Diva and my hubby has been at it again. I showed him my card and he made another wise crack. Please tell me I am not alone. Does anyone else have a hubby that loves to give you a hard time in a teasing way, of course?

This Week's Challenge...

~ Sci-Fi ~

Here is my Design Team project...

My hubby was wearing a Darth Vader t-shirt that said I am your Father. I showed him my card and said, "This is Hello Kitty Yoda, and I am your Mother." He said there are no girl Yodas. Gee, he just didn't get it. Actually, I think he just likes to give me a hard time. : )

This Hello Kitty Yoda was from a previous blog hop by Jaded Blossom/SVG Cutting Files. I cut her with my Cameo.  I added Black Skittles from Carri at DoubleClick in the upper right corner.

  

When I was trying to decide what sentiment to use, I Googled a list of Yoda quotes.

I used a sitched banner by MFT and the stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Random Act of Kindness stamp set.

I hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Sci-Fi" challenge. Be sure to check out the other design team projects.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Odd-Shaped Card with Hello Kitty

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by. Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. 

This Week's Challenge...Odd Card

You can make a step card, tri-fold, waterfall, round, or any other type of card that is not square or a rectangle.

Here is my Design Team project...

I decided to make a scalloped round card using the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge. Hello Kitty with balloons should be fun for a 2 year old. Happy Birthday was stamped in black on the inside.

Other Materials:

white, black, and pink card stock

chevron and polka dot paper

black pearls

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Odd Shaped Card" challenge. The other design team members have all created different types of cards. Be sure to check them out.

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Hello Kitty Blog Hop

 Welcome to the Hello Kitty Blog Hop! 

Hello Kitty is a white, mouthless female kitten who lives in a seemingly perfect world. Kind, friendly and impossibly cute, she offers advice like "Hello Kitty says be yourself!" Hello Kitty has been every girl's favorite since 1974. Who doesn't adore her?

Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this sweet and lovable blog hop. Thanks so much for joining us!!

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate you leaving a comment for all of these talented friends who are here sharing their ideas and creations. 

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

  

LoveBug Creations will be giving one lucky winner a $10 shopping spree to their store.

 

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 Wednesday at Connie Can Crop. Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment  along the way!

 

Let's spread some Hello Kitty love!

This shape card was created from a 12 X 12 piece of card stock and I used the Cricut fit to page feature. Yes, it is oversized, but I definitely like it!

I covered Hello Kitty's white body pieces with Glitz glitter to make her sparkle.

 

Materials:

black and white card stock

pink mini squares paper

Cricut cartridge ~ Hello Kitty shape card

Sweethearts Cricut cartridge ~ Love (p. 34)

Glitz glitter

pink button

pink and white twine

pink button

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

1. Connie~ www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Janet- www.janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com
3. Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/
4. Melisa~ www.melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com
5. Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
6. Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
7. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
8. Theresa - www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
9. Julie - www.simplysilhouette.com
10. Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
11. Georgiana ~ http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

How about a couple more Hello Kitty cards from previous posts.

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed ALL the Hello Kitty projects!

Be sure to leave everyone a comment to be entered to win!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Happy Holidays from Die Cuttin' Divas

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. My hubby just ordered me a Cameo for Christmas (Yippee!) so my projects may change, but my love for crafting will remain the same.

 

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

 

The Challenge...Happy Holidays

I made a few cards over the past couple of days, so I decided to share them all since Winter Break is approaching rapidly and I should have plenty of time to create more.

I enjoy this patchwork style since it uses my tiny scraps. I cut the pieces into squares and rectangles then glue. I have more scraps, so next time I want to add some stitching around the edge. The oval is a die cut from Plantin School and the stamps are from Inkadinkadoo.

 
 

I made one Hello Kitty elf last week, but I needed a few more for a co-worker. Shape cards are on my list since I have been using rectangular bases much too often. (Do you feel you ever overuse a product or style?) I feel more comfortable trying other shapes now that I figured out the "trick" (blackout feature). 

 This gingerbread house was cut at 2 3/4" from Wrap It Up.

Can't wait to see what you make and share at Die Cuttin' Diva for the next two weeks! Now go check out the Design Team projects...we are spreading LOTS of holiday cheer!
 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Hello Kitty Shape Card for My Craft Spot Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Wow! Five days of Thanksgiving Break flew right by, but in a couple weeks we have Winter Break for two weeks. Looking forward to that time off to do more exploring. I have been looking for Guest Designer, Design Team Calls, and Blog Hop opportunities. If you know of any please let me know!

 

Here is my newest creation...

Actually...this is the second attempt, but I sure do think she is a cutie!

 

Now....take a look at the cards below.

They look similar, but they are not exactly the same. The card on the left was my first attempt. I knew something was wrong when Hello Kitty didn't have any whiskers on the left side of her face nor a pom pom on her shoe that fit. I was determined to figure out why since I used the card feature on the cartridge. After doing a little research I found out how to resolve the problem. Cut the card base and then add the blackout feature. Layer all the pieces on top of that blackout piece. What a simple solution!

 A small pink bow was added along with her pink nose.

Inside Sentiment...

Just bought this stamp set from My Craft Spot and I love it!

Other Materials:

black and white card stock

pattern paper from scrap box ~ heidi grace designs

Hello Kitty cartridge ~ elf (p. 74) cut at 5 1/2" 

glitz glitter glue

pink hemp cord

My Craft Spot stamp ~ Mistletoe set

 

Challenges:

My Craft Spot ~ Christmas Shape Card

 

Hope you have a great week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Birthday, Birthday, and More Birthdays

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

I have been super busy with school for the past two months and it seems like there is always more to do to help student's improve. I am constantly planning meaningful lessons and striving to help each student make progress. Hopefully all the tweaking I am doing will pay off!

 

I miss my crafting time and hope to be able to resume soon. It would be nice to find a challenge or sketch that I like and be able to use supplies that are collecting dust. I know! It is sad!

 

Here a few requested cards that I made during the past month/month-and-a-half, but haven't shared yet. Each one followed a sketch, which is posted too.

 

Give a Hoot (2") and Plantin Schoolbook

 

Hello Kitty (3") and Plantin Schoolbook

 

 

 

Nifty Fifties (3 1/4")

 

 

 

Paisley (3")

 

 

 

I bought some chocolate candy to make some Halloween treats the other day when Joanns had it on sale for 50% off, so I am looking forward to making some treats for my class. I pulled out all my Halloween molds and have them ready. I really want to be able to take some more card orders too, especially with the holidays approaching. 

 

Looking forward to seeing what you have been creating!

Georgiana

Exploring Cricut Day with Hello Kitty

Hello,

 

I seem to be running a little behind today, but I am pleased to say that I have lots of my lesson plans done for this upcoming week. I woke up early and have been planning lots of new activities for many subjects. Since I haven't taught 4th grade in many years and the materials are also new, I have to coordinate the lessons with the current skills. I think it is going to be a productive week with lots of learning. I am hoping that after the next week I should be comfortable with the new program and lessons will be going smoothly, so I can return to crafting on a regular basis.

 

Today's Exploring Cricut card was created for a special little girl. She adores Hello Kitty, but who doesn't?!?! I think she is going to like it since it has been personalized with her name and the pink background paper is embossed. Kids just love the feel of that raised paper.

Materials:

Hello Kitty cartridge ~ p. 30 ~ cut at 3 3/4"

Wild Card cartridge ~ present (p. 62) cut at 2"

pink, black, and white card stock

black ribbon

paisley ribbon

black gems

Spellbinders ~ Fancy Tags

paisley embossing folder

 

Hope you have a great weekend,

Georgiana

Die Cuttin' Diva Shaped Card

Hello Crafty Friends,

Are you ready for another challenge? I am always looking for a new one to try. This week at Die Cuttin' Divas the challenge is to create a shaped card...any color, theme, or size (except for square or rectangle). How fun!

I decided to make another card for school. It is hard to believe I head back in less than 4 weeks since it seems like I just started my vacation (Actually, I did just start last week since I have been in lots of meetings.).

I thought this card would be perfect for all my new 5th grade students. I can change the colors of the books, so I can use some more of my scraps. I should be able to make 20 - 23 more in a few hours.

Click here to see last year's card I gave to my students.



Hello Kitty cartridge ~ p. 62

Base card was cut at 5"

Blackout feature used

Apple and books cut at 5"

Black stickers ~ Franklin font ~ 7/16"

Here are the images from the cartridge:

Can't wait to see your projects this week.

Oh...and how about the prize for this week's winner?!?! No reason not to enter now!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

Pink & Glitter at Paper Playtime

Good Morning!

Today is a marvelous day. I hear the birds chirping,  the weather is going to be beautiful, and I have nothing planned but R & R (which means more crafting time). Could you ask for anything more?

This week at Paper Playtime, Janis gave the Royal Queens an opportunity to choose their project as long as it fit one of the three challenges.

Here are your challenge choices:

Challenge Choice #1:

Use GREEN and PURPLE as your MAIN colors (in honor of Mardis Gras)

Challenge Choice #2:

Use Pink & Glitter

Challenge Choice #3:

Use a Critter & a Rhyme (in honor of Dr. Suess' birthday)

I decided to to use pink & glitter to make another Hello Kitty card. I told you I was going to make another. She is just too cute and this is perfect for Easter.

One of my goals this week is to try and use punches more. I used a Martha Stewart floral punch and layered three colors. I think edge punches add a little extra flair, so I plan on practicing some more. I would love any tips or suggestions you have. 

 

Good luck with the challenge this week. You have three choices and can enter each one within the two weeks. The prizes are great too!

 

Take Care,

Georgiana 

Paper Playtime Design Team Queen 

Hello Kitty Says Happy Birthday

Hello Again My Crafty Friends!

This is my second post for this evening. Yeah! Be sure to scroll down to see a couple of my Easter cards. My 16 year old son said he likes the chick (That is the bird not a girl.) more than the bunny because of all the bright colors. What do you think?

I just finished my first Hello Kitty card. It is for a 5 year old who loves everything girlie. I knew I wanted to use pink paper, but wasn't quite sure about the top layer. As I was going thru my scrap box I found this paper from Nana's Nursery that matched perfectly. Then I was fortunate to be able to coordinate the green ribbon too.

I sure do like this cartridge. I can tell I am going to have to make another card using some of these cuts. If I remember correctly, I saw Hello Kitty with a bunny which will be perfect for another Easter card. : )

Only a couple more cards that need a final touch. I can't wait until I can finish them. What are you currently working on? Do you work only on one project at a time? How much time do you typically spend crafting each day/week?

  

Thanks for visiting and I will be stopping by to visit you this weekend. Spring Break officially starts at 3pm on Friday! Yeah!

Georgiana