Happy Easter

Happy Sunday and no April Fool's joke here!

It is quiet here at Carson's Creations since the kids are grown and gone (Kels will be home next weekend from college for her birthday). There are no hidden Easter eggs or baskets filled with goodies, but I do have a couple Easter cards I made for a co-worker.  She asked for two cards...one for her granddaughter and one for her grandson. She wanted both of them to be personalized (just like the Paw Patrol dalmatian from the other day). 

Here is today's Easter project...

First, I layered the background papers (pink gingham is by The Paper Studio ~  Ice Cream Parlor stack). Then I assembled the simple but cute bunny. Since this was for a little girl, I added a twine bow near the bunnies' ear.

The bunny is by Lori Whitlock and it is part of a gift bag set. That is one reason why I like to use my Cameo more than my Cricut...I can manipulate the svg files to fit my needs. I popped the bunny up on foam squares to add dimension (and I didn't want the bunny to blend in with the background).

Here is the card personalized. I sure hope it goes in the baby's memory book after the holiday.

This is the second card. I am a bit bummed since I forgot to take a picture after personalizing it.

I used MFT dies for the stitched rectangles and scalloped oval, cut the chocolate bunny on my Cameo, added a blue Trendy Twine bow, and lastly stamped the Jaded Blossom sentiment on a fishtail sentiment strip.  

Quote for the day...

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Thanksgiving US Friends

Hello Everyone,

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL my crafty friends in the United States. 

The last couple of months my post have been scarce with the amount of time I have had to dedicate to school, but I want to send a BIG thank you to all my bloggy friends, followers, and DT supporters. THANK YOU for baring with me! Full time posting and hopefully new Design Team/Guest Designer opportunities will be coming soon.

It's turkey time!

This turkey treat box is by SVG Cutting Files.

Materials:

brown, white, mustard, red, and copper card stock

DCWV pattern paer ~ The Autumn Melody

Trendy Twine ~ Chocolate Truffle

Jaded Blossom stamp ~ Turkey Poop set

Tim Holtz distress ink ~ gathered twigs

Challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations ~ Photo/Thankful
Always Fun Challenges ~ Thanksgiving
City Crafter Ch. ~ Autumn Colors
The Color Throwdown ~ Autumn Colors Photo

Hope you had a wonderful day with your families. Happy Black Friday shopping!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

These Turtles are a Little Slow

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by. Today I am posting for the regularly scheduled Carri of DoubleClick at Eyelet Outlet and Brads since she covered me while I was redoing my craft room. THANKS Carri for being an awesome teammate! 

Here is my Design Team project...


The turtles fit perfectly within these stitched squares (which is part of  the MFT Blueprint 20).

The sentiment is computer generated and I added a green button with a Chocolate Truffle Trendy Twine bow.

I don't know who I will give this to, but I know I am always (well, maybe just often) late so it will come in handy. Being late comes natural...I was born ten days late! Story of my life!

I used the following products from Eyelet Outlet and Brads shop...
Turtle Brads

Eyelet Outlet and Brads has such a wide variety of products you need to check them out!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Easter from Trendy Twine

Happy Easter,

Today is the last day for the Spring Guest Designers at Trendy Twine. What a wonderful opportunity it was using this fabulous twine. Thank you again Lesley for allowing us to showcase a variety of colors during the past two months. 

Although my children are older and do not hunt Easter eggs any more, I still like to give them goodies. I made an Easter treat using a Jaded Blossom purse. 

I wrapped my Grape Fizz twine around the handle and then attached my tag. The stamped setiment is from Jaded Blossom's  Bunny Poop Revamped stamp set.

I cut out the chocolate bunny on my Cameo, added a wiggly eye, and made him a twine bow. I chose to adhere a couple yellow sequins since they matched the jelly beans.

Be sure to get your Grape Fizz Trendy Twine today!

You can find this great twine color along with many more  at  Annie's Paper Boutique store. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Easter Cookies for Inspiration

Today, I am sharing If You Give a Crafter a Cookie's new challenge. These are quite creative challenges...you have a picture of a cookie (yes, a cookie) and you use it as inspiration to create your project....a card, a layout, a tag, a gift bag...anything!

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

I found this super cute bunny box on Silhouette Design Store. I just had to pick out the perfect papers to bring it all together.

I added heart shaped enamel dots by Eyelet Outlet and Brads to the feet.

Pink organza ribbon with Pink Sorbet Trendy Twine tie the mini tag to box. The stamped sentiment is by Craftin Desert Divas ~ Simply Said set and the mini tag is by My Craft Spot.

Hope you will join us at If You Give a Crafter a Cookie this week for our "Photo Inspiration" challenge. The other design team members all interpreted the picture differently, so go check it out!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Springtime Thank You Bags for Trendy Twine

Hello Everyone! Happy April...no fooling here!

Today I am back as Trendy Twine's Spring Guest Designer again. I am thrilled to share a couple different color combinations that are perfect for this time of year. My AP asked me to make some treat bags for the teachers and staff that were involved with 3rd Grade Reading FSA. I jumped at the opportunity since I knew everyone has been working so hard this school year. What a great way to show them they are appreciated and to keep them motivated!

I used Grape Fizz Trendy Twine for the purple butterfly bags.

I used Lemon Peppermint Trendy Twine for the red and yellow butterfly bags.

  

This twine works wonderfully with mini tags.

Be sure to get your Grape Fizz and Lemon Peppermint Trendy Twine today!

 

You can find these great twine colors along with many more by visiting the Annie's Paper Boutique store. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Trendy Twine Guest Designer

Hello Everyone,

I am back as a Spring Guest Designer for Trendy Twine. I am super excited because we were able to pick any color of twine we wanted to use. Well, I couldn't pick just one (too many fabulous colors to choose from), so I sent Lesley my wish list and told her to surprise me. I LOVE the color she sent me...Grape Fizz. The purple is perfect for this time of year.

I created little bunny treat boxes for a few of my co-workers.

I used Grape Fizz Trendy Twine as the front bow, which holds the box closed. 

The side view...the treat box is big enough for a small hand full of jelly beans.

Be sure to get your Grape Fizz Trendy Twine today!

You can find this great twine color along with many more by visiting the Annie's Paper Boutique store. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Trendy Twine ~ Happy New Year

Happy New Year's Eve!

Wow! It is the last day of 2016. Hard to believe that tomorrow is 2017 already. What a memorable year it was...lots of good and lots of losses. Looking forward to what 2017 brings!

Today the Trendy Twine Guest Designers are sharing  New Year's projects.

First, I cut the scalloped mat from MFT Blueprints 20 on my Cuttlebug. Then I used blue and metallic silver watercolor paints to create the background. Black and white paint was carefully splattered to keep near the center. I used my Cameo to cut the Happy New Year, which is from Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons. 

The balloons are by Miss Kate Cuttables and the Blue Berry Twine can be purchased at Annie's Paper Boutique...Home of Trendy Twine.

For the second one...the MFT stitched mat is from Blueprints 15 and this Happy New Year is by Miss Kate Cuttables. 

Same balloons as the first card in silver and black. The Blue Berry twine is perfect with the colors from the watercolor background.

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Hope 2017 brings you happiness, good health, and LOTS of time to craft.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

Trendy Twine Birthday

Hello Everyone,

Today is a very special day. We are celebrating Lesley's birthday at Trendy Twine.

Happy, Happy Birthday Lesley!

I used the following sketch from Stella Says Sketch at Catch the Bug.

The birthday die cut is by My Favorite Things.

The Lemon Peppermint twine was the Trendy Twine spotlight during September. I used The Stamps of Life pattern paper ~ Believe Collection.

Enjoy your special day, Lesley!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Lemon Peppermints Sure are Sweet

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by. Today I am fortunate to be sharing my third project as the September Guest Designer for Trendy Twine. The Lemon Peppermint sure has been an awesome color combination...a little sweetness with a touch of spice.  Which do you prefer? Me? I am all about the lemons!

Since this month's theme is "Designer's Choice" I have been having fun (along with ALL the other Trendy Twine designers) showcasing a variety of ways you can use the twine.

I created a 3D window treat box with my Cameo.  The window has been covered with a piece of clear acetate and Lemonhead candies are sealed in a 3 x 4 zipped baggie. The scalloped top is  tied closed with yellow satin ribbon and then topped with a red button and a Trendy Twine bow. Sweet was cut in yellow and white card stock.

The MFT Gerber Daisies were cut with my Cuttlebug and the center of each flower consist of Lemon Peppermint Trendy Twine swirled around into circles. A little bit of liquid glue holds them in place nicely.

Be sure to get your Lemon Peppermint Trendy Twine today!

You can find this great twine color along with many more by visiting the Annie's Paper Boutique store. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana