News Alert: Paper Play Sketches Coming Soon!

Hello Sketch Fans!

I just wanted share some exciting news with you! There is a new sketch challenge blog that will be launching on February 10th and I'm pleased to say that I am on the Design Team! Thank you Janis for starting this new challenge! You can never have too many sketches!

The first sketch challenge will begin February 10th, but there is a welcome linky that has started now! You can link up a project using a sketch from any source. Just be sure to give proper credit of the sketch source. You can read all about the rules before the fun starts over at the Paper Play Sketches Blog.

I hope you will head over and follow! If you love sketches as much as I do, you might even want to sign up for email notifications so you don't miss out when a new challenge starts! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Wednesdays are Going to be Whimsical

Hello Crafty Friends,   I hope everyone has enjoyed their week. We had to head back to the class after 2 1/2 weeks of Winter Break, but only for three days and everything has been very smooth. The students have done an excellent job with jumping right back in and learning the required skills.   I have very excting news to share...Wednesdays are going to be Whimsical! I am going to be joining the Whimsical Wednesday team sponsored by Stephanie. Here is a list of the entire team along with their crafty site:
1. Jen: http://huffinatorshangout.blogspot.com/
2. Margie: http://bellabugcreations.blogspot.com/
3. Nanne: http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/
4. Esther: http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
5. Yvette:  http://daileyscrapper.blogspot.com/ 6. Nica: Blog: http://simplyshimmeryscraps.blogspot.com 7. Georgiana: http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
8. Sue: http://www.soojay.co.uk/
9. Ashley: http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
10. Agnes: http://flowerdiscosscraphut.blogspot.com/
11. Shelly: http://cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/   Stephanie is offering a welcome back give-away too, so be sure to stop by and check it out! And have you seen her stamps?!?! You do not want to forget about them. Valentine's Day is approaching quickly, so the "With Love" set would be perfect.   The challenges are going to begin Wednesday, January 16th. Hope you will join us each week for the Whimsical Wednesday challenges!   Stay Creative, Georgiana

Little Scrap Pieces Newest Design Team

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

What a fabulous day it is! Not only is it Friday (one more week until Winter Break), but today is Karen's, of Little Scrap Pieces, newest challenge. Well, not only does she have a new challenge, but she has a new design team too. Karen asked me to join her and I jumped at the opportunity to say "YES!"

 

The theme...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

 

Here is my Design Team project...

When I think of Christmas I think of winter. Winter means cold weather (BRRR!) and everyone needs to keep their hands warm.

 

I used the Christmas Card Challenge sketch.

Materials:

DCWV papers ~ Winter Wonder Stack

dark blue card stock

Jolly Holidays Cricut cartridge ~ mittens

snowflake embossing folder

snowflake buttons

white glitter

dark blue craft thread 

Fiskars stamp ~ Vintage Christmas

blue ink

 

Other Challenges:

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Blue and White

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Embossing

Come and Get It ~ Color Challenge (Thinking Blue)

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Snow or Snowflake

 

Hope you will join us Little Scrap Pieces for this week's challenge.

 

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

Design Team News

Good Morning,

I have fabulous news to share with everyone.

I have been selected to be a Design Team member for Creative Cutter Room. I am super excited to have this new opportunity. I am looking forward to the new challenges, the hops, and working with a new team. Our first challenge will be February 9th and I already have a bunch of ideas floating around in my head. I can't wait! Yeah!

Here is  the card I submitted.

Materials:

Colorbok paper ~ Flea Market stack

brown cardstock

Counrty Life cartridge ~ pitcher (p.60) cut at 3"

Sweethearts cartridge ~ Love (p. 34) cut at 3/4"

brown and blue flowers

blue polka dot button

pink craft thread

pink heart stick pins

 Martha Stewart heart edge punch

Glossy accents

Here are the new team members:

DT Coordinator

Carri

Team 1:

Georgiana 

Amy 

Elaine

Jessica

Tonya

 

Team 2:

Diana 
Brenda

Beckie

Tracy

Hope you will join us on February 9th for our challenge.

Stay Creative,

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  

Faces, Faces, and More Faces

Today is my first time posting as a Paper Playtime Queen and the challenge is "Faces". My first thought was how cute those little facial expressions would look on a mushroom, then I remembered I do not have any of those cool stamps. They are on my wish list!

Then I came up with a different idea...I could use Smiley Cards on my Gypsy. Well...I am still exploring those extra features and it is more difficult not having the booklet to see.

So...I came up with this project after stopping at Target the other day. It is a cube. Each side of a cube is called a face. (Okay, that is the teacher in me coming out again! Use every teachable moment you can!) The photo cubes were in the dollar section and they were 50% off. I love it! You can use it for any theme.

This puppy was cut from Four Legged Friends. Such a cute face.

This is my lazy puppy, Molly. The top says "Doggy Days".

Another side of the cube. The front cut is from Paper Pups and the top one is from Four Legged Friends.

Be sure to check out the other projects from the Design Team and then submit yours before next Sunday. I am looking forward to visiting everyone.

Explore, Be Creative, and Enjoy!

Georgiana

Oh yeah, do not forget to enter my Winter Break Ends Giveaway. Click HERE for your chance.

I Didn't Even Have to Marry Royalty to Become a Queen

I am super excited to be able to announce that I made the design team at Paper Playtime. YEAH! I am going to be a Winter Queen for the next three months!  

Since I love to submit my cards into the challenges, this will be wonderful to be able to participate from another perspective. 

Here are the others that will be on the Royal Court too.

Team 1:

Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://apaperjourney.blogspot.com/
Sandra - http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
Georgiana - http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Pam - http://simply-pam.blogspot.com/
Carley - http://www.the-real-icarley.blogspot.com/
Glenda - http://glendascards.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://www.crop-and-create.blogspot.com/
Don & Judy - http://airingout-don.blogspot.com/

Team 2:
Corri - http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/
Sharon - http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com/
Sheree - http://cravinscrappin.blogspot.com/
Janis - http://www.pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
Maria - http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Heather - http://www.princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com/
JD - http://jdscricuteering.blogspot.com/

Looking forward to my first challenge in January.

Happy Holidays,

Georgiana