School is Cool at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Everyone,

I am preparing this post ahead of time just in case the power goes out with Hurricane Irma. As of right now, my daughter, my dog, and I are doing well. It is raining and getting windy, but we are safe with electricity. Hopefully everything will continue to be good. 

The new challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables starts tonight, and remember there is a free file every week! Hopefully you will be able to join us during the next two weeks with your own creation.

This Month's Challenge...

~ Back to School~

Here is my Design Team project...

I had another student send me a message on our hurricane day off that he was using the Achieve3000 computer program and he was Florida and Worldwide Leader.  I am so excited that I have students that care about their learning. Our school district issued a no homework policy for all elementary students this year, so any work the students do at home has to be optional or incomplete work they didn't finish in class. Makes me happy that some are going above and beyond! Those students will definitely make great gains. 

The happy book file is by Miss Kate Cuttables. The stamped sentiment is by Pink by Design and the Lori Whitlock box was cut with my Cameo.

Hope you will join us at Miss Kate Cuttables for the "Back to School" challenge. The other design team members are ready to support students, teachers, paraprofessionals, and even the bus drivers this school year. Be sure to check out ALL the variety! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Way to Go!

Hello Crafty Friends,

As Hurricane Irma gets closer to the Florida penisula and our school district is closed for a long weeknd so the shelters can open, I am home hoping for the best. I have been watching the news every day this week and paying very close attention to the predicted paths since there is a good chance the storm could pass right over us as a Category 3 or 4. My husband has been scheduled to work at one of the shelters, so we can only hope nothing major happens.

Onto a more upbeat topic...it is my day to share at Miss Kate Cuttables. 

 Here is my Design Team project...

My class started using a computer program by Achieve3000. I have a few students that are already excelling and earning LOTS of points. Yesterday one of my students earned "World Leader" and the day before that he was "Florida Leader", so I made him a surprise postcard.

I think this smiling tablet by Miss Kate Cuttables will be a perfect reward. It was SUPER easy to make, so I may create some more since I am going to be home for a few days.

The stamped sentiment is a combination of two clear acrylic stamps. The top one is Scripty Sayings by Lawn Fawn and the bottom one is by Scrappy Moms Stamps.

Be sure to stop by Miss Kate Cuttables for your freebie...one every week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Almost the Last Day Of School

Hello all my crafty friends!

Today is an exciting day...I am heading to the Scrapbook Expo in Orlando to do some shopping, take a couple classes, and learn some new techniques at the Make-n-Take sessions. 

Today I am combining my Miss Kate Cuttables and Eyelet Outlet and Brads design team posts. There are only three weeks of school left, so I thought I better start planning some end of the year projects.

The treat tag is by Jaded Blossom, the school title is from Miss Kate Cuttables, and both the books brad and blue enamel dots are by Eyelet Outlet and Brads.

Can't wait to share about the Scrapbook Expo. Be sure to stop by later for an update!

Get creative this weekend,

Georgiana

Write On with Paper Play Sketches

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by.  Today I am sharing the new challenge at Paper Play Sketches. Great way to combine a few challenges since you can choose any colors, theme, sentiment, etc.

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...
We have a BIG state mandated writing test coming up at the end of February and we have been practicing our writing and how to cite sources within our paper. When I saw this pencil it made me think of my students. I only made one of these cards (which I may give to a co-worker), but I thought I should make little note cards for each student and write a motivation quote to each of them. Of course, I would omit the bow for the boys. : )

The pencil is by SVG Cutting Files ~ Kawaii Nerdy School set. The sentiment came from an old stamp set ~ Pink by Design. 

Other Challenges: 
Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes
Happy Little Stamper ~ Anything Goes with Dies

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the Paper Play Sketches challenge. Be sure to visit the other Design Team members to see how they interpreted the sketch.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Back to School at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Everyone!

Today is my day to post at Miss Kate Cuttables. Before I share my design team project,  I want to remind you there is a free file that you can download every day. YES! Every day a new and different one. Be sure to get yours today!

Today's Freebie...Click Here

Here is my Design Team project...

My daughter was telling me that one of her professors is always looking for markers in her art class, and she thought he would get a kick out of getting some Expos. I just happened to make a tag to go along with them.

I used two Miss Kate Cuttables files ~ Back to School Title and Tags and Backgrounds.

Challenges:

Cut It Up ~ Anything Goes

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie ~ Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Little Scrap Pieces ~Show It Off Saturday

Miss Kate Cuttables has LOTS of files to choose from, so check them out today. 

Stay Creative,

A School Project ~ Kagan Mats

Hello Everyone,

Today I was thinking about all the projects I created in June (I almost got one completed each day, but the cruise prevented me from making a few projects towards the end) and I was contemplating if I should give it a try for the rest of this month. I saw Sharon from Mee Mee's Creations is on a roll already and doing it, so why not! It is a good challenge!

Now, I must warn you though...not all the projects may be cards, treat bags, or layouts. I am going to throw in a few school projects. Starting with this one I have been working on for the past two days. I went to a training at the beginning of summer break and did not want to buy the commercial products, so...I made something to match my class.

Here is the product...

Kagan mats

Here is my version...

My class colors are black, lime green, yellow, and white. I used my Cricut Expression ~ Plantin Schoolbook cartridge for the letters and numbers.

This is the reversed side. I used Publisher and then printed the four corners. I just need to laminate them for durability.

Looking forward to using them in the class.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for an important announcement!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Nerdy Apple Says Thanks

Hello Everyone,

Happy Sunday! I hope you have been enjoying your weekend and have another day off to relax. We went to Universal Studios this morning, then shopping at the Outlets. I got a new pair of sneakers and a few t-shirts...nice way to start summer. I plan on riding my bike and walking every day, so I can lose a few pounds before the new school year.

Today I am sharing a few thank you cards I made for my students. I plan on mailing them Tuesday and I bet they will be surprised to get something in the mailbox.

I used the nerdy apple from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. I used foam squares by ki/Hampton Art to add dimension.

Mojo Monday sketch #449

I used some scrap papers for the background/layers, which is why some are polka dots, some are stripes, and another is gingham. I have a mountain of scraps that I plan on using throughout June.

A couple of my apples have teeth and the others don't. Which do you like better?

Thanks was cut from a Paper Smooches die with my Cuttlebug.

Other Challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Thank You

Cut It Up ~ Any Sketch

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Happy early Memorial Day,

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Student's Last Day of School

Happy Friday Everyone!

Today is our student's last day before they head off to middle school in August and we have a fun day planned for them. We are going to the park and they get to play games, swing, dance, eat pizza, and have ice cream. Then we head back to school for our traditional 5th grade walk through the halls. 

This nerdy girl says...let's get this day started, so I can begin my summer vacation!

The nerdy girl file is by SVG Cutting Files. I just love her glasses! Since she is carrying a pencil, I thought she should have a notebook (it's a button) to do some journaling.

The stamped sentiment is by Craftin' Desert Diva ~ School Zone set.

I used a notebook punch along the top and then added yellow skittles by Carri.

Challenges:

Crafty Girls Creations ~ Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Anything Goes

2 Creative Chicks ~ Anything Goes

I have to go back to school on Tuesday to finish cleaning the class, but I am ready to enjoy a little time off too. Summer vacation is calling my name!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Back to School Blog Hop

Welcome to the SVG Attic-3 Girl JAM Back to School blog hop!  We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of SVG Attic and 3 Girl JAM. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!

You should be arriving from Tanya's blog. If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

Here is the project I created:

Pencil shaped thank you cards for a few of my parents. I have a wish list and wanted to be able to show my appreciation for any items brought in with a school themed card.  

The pencil shaped card is part of the Back to School kit at SVG Attic and the silver trim is by 3 Girl JAM. The stamped sentiment is from Bo Bunny.

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

$20 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

$20 Gift Certificate to 3 Girl JAM

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop. 

2.  Leave some comment love at each stop.  You can do so until midnight on Sunday, August 16th to be eligible for the prizes.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back at the SVG Attic blog and/or the 3 Girl JAM blog for the winners on Tuesday, August 18th.  

We would also love it if you would stop by the SVG Attic and 3 Girl JAM Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Here is the complete blog hop lineup:

SVG Attic blog

Cyndy

Angeline

 Lisa

Jodi

Beth 

Tanya 

Georgiana (you are here)

Julie O. (go here next)

Marji 

Dawn

Connie

3 Girl JAM blog

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop!  Be sure to head on over to the other stops for more Back to School inspiration.  Comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

Now hop on over to Julie O.

Lots of Red at Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party

Happy Friday!

Today is going to be a great day for my daughter...we are taking college tour #2. We are spending the morning on the University of Florida (UF) campus and may get to see the Animal Science program afterwards if the contact person is available. For YEARS my daughter has wanted to be a vet, but now she is thinking there could be other possibilities such as oncology, neurosurgeon, or plastic surgery. What ever she chooses I will be happy and quite pleased with her hard work and dedication. : )

Today is also a new Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party.

This Week's Challenge...

Lots of Red

Since school will be starting in about 3 weeks, my mind is in teacher mode again.

I used the following sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch. 

I used my Cameo to cut the apple and the circle stitched die is from My Favorite Things. The sentiment is by Craftin Desert Diva ~ School Zone set.

Other Materials:

pattern papers ~ Paper Studio

white, green, and kraft card stock

VersaMagic ink ~ Gingerbread

Martha Stewart baker's twine

Rudolph red skittles by Carri

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party this week for our "Lots of Red" challenge. The other design team members have a variety of projects, so be sure to check them out today! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Miss Kate Cuttables Challenge ~ Teacher Gifts

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by on this marvelous Monday. I hope you enjoyed your Mother's Day...mine was okay (we celebrated last weekend, which was awesome.). I now have a cold thanks to my students. I love to share, but this is not what I really expected when I told them that. 

Miss Kate Cuttables has a new challenge starting today.

This Month's Theme...

End of Year Teacher Gifts

I created thank you cards for my students that gave me gifts last week for Teacher Appreciation. I really do have the BEST students! I received roses, an Edible Arrangement (chocolate covered fruit), soap, and cookie and candy goodies.   

An up-close view of the books on shelf. The banner is also Miss Kate Cuttables, but I altered it slightly...I only used the one type of pennant.

I made half a dozen cards.

Other Materials:

red, blue, yellow, green, black, brown, and white card stock

red/white baker's twine ~ Martha Stewart

Plantin SchoolBook ~ font cut at 1/2"

Hope you will join our challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables Facebook Group.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

For That Reader Who Loves Books

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by!  Today is my day to share one of the stamps from Craftin' Desert Diva's stamp line. I selected a super fun one from the School Zone set. That seems to be all I have been thinking about...school and books and lesson plans. I am really eager to get started next week and meet my students! 

Here is my Design Team project...

Doesn't this worm on the pile of books match that sentiment perfectly! Loving the font on this stamp!

I found this worm file on Miss Kate Cuttables and cut it out with my Cameo. Isn't he happy looking?! I would be too if I could buy every book I wanted for my class. I might actually need another classroom since I already have over 1,000 books in my class library!

Other Materials:

DCWV paper ~ Grade School stack

lime green, cream, red, blue, and yellow card stock

Skittles by Carri

black Versafine ink

If you haven't purchased your set yet, be sure to order yours today!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Back to School at 3 Girl JAM ~ August Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another 3 Girl JAM creation. Today brings a new challenge for the month of August. You are definitely going to want to join us this month!

The Challenge...

Back to School (with ribbon)

What a great way to start the new school year...telling your teacher you are looking forward to a fabulous new school year. 

Here is my Design Team project...

A gift card holder crayon box. I found this box at SVG Cuts and it is a freebie!

The glittered title is from Create a Friend Cricut cartridge (p. 2, cut at 1"). I then added a 3 Girl JAM Mistletoe crinkle ribbon bow, a yellow button, and a small black bow (made with craft thread).

The crayons are from the Recess Cricut Lite cartiridge (cut at 2 3/4").

Aren't these awesome vibrant colors! Although it is a Winter bundle the colors are perfect for anytime of the year! Only $4.97  (for a total of 8 yards) and be sure to use GC10 for a discount.

Other Materials:

Bo Bunny yellow pattern paper

red, green, blue, orange, black, and white card stock

green and yellow glitter glue

gift card is your choice

Hope you will join us at 3 Girl JAM with your newest project.

 Back to School (or Writing Instrument Related) w/ Ribbon

August 2nd - August 29th

Prize ~ $15 gift certificate to 3 Girl JAM shop

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

An InLinkz Link-up

Anything Goes Challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another Die Cuttin' Diva challenge! I am finally getting back into a routine after being on vacation for two weeks. We took a trip to London and Paris and saw all the sites. What an amazing trip it was, but I sure am glad to be home.

This Week's Challenge...Anything Goes

(Aren't these the best! You can get all those projects that you wanted to do done!)

Here is my Design Team project...

A school house treat box

This box opens, so you can add small treats.

Materials:
My Scrap Chick School House Trio file
K&Company pattern paper
black, white, yellow, green, and kraft card stock
hemp cord

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge. The other design team members have done a fantastic job with their creations, so be sure to check them out!

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana