Candy Dispenser for Your Sweets

Hello Everyone,

The weekend is slowly coming to an end, but I am feeling that I have accomplished much. A 21st Birthday Hop for Ashley, my photo light box arrived by Fed-Ex on Saturday, I created a list of crafts I want to try, and then today I got busy with those projects. 

One particular project I found at the Silhouette On-Line that I just had to try was this candy dispenser box. Isn't it fabulous?!?! My hubby thought it was neat; therefore, I am going to to give it to him for his desk, which works our perfectly since his school colors are green and gold.

The dispenser was easy to assemble, especially with the instructions provided on the creator's website. No decorations are provided, so you can make it fit any color theme or holiday.

The front piece is movable as it opens and closes to hide the candy. The lid is removable to add more candy. I used Rolos, but any small individual pieces will fit.

Other Materials:

DCWV pattern paper ~ a Christmas stack

kraft and mint green card stock

gold ribbon

Trendy Twine ~ Limeade

Plantin School Book Cricut cart~ tag

Shamrock die -cuts

green ink
My Craft Spot stamp

gold glitter glue

green confetti shamrock

Challenges:

Cardz TV ~ 3-D St. Patrick's Day

Cut It Up! ~ St. Patrick's Day

Shopping Our Stash ~ 3 (Papers) -2 (ribbons) - 1 (tag)

Scrappy Moms ~ Green and Gold

Come and Get It ~ Ribbon and Bows

Decorate to Celebrate ~ St. Patrick's Day

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show it Off Saturday

DL.Art ~ Anything Goes Linky Party
Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Just B Creative Crazy ~ Anything Goes Linky Party

I took pictures in my new photo light box, but I need to keep practicing. I am slightly happy since the shadows are limited. Now I just need to get better with the manual setting on the camera. That is still on "my list" and I am NOT giving up yet.

Off to get a few projects started. I really want to make a shaker card. What is on your list to create?

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Happy 21st Birthday Ashley!

Welcome to Day 2 of Ashley's 21st Birthday Blog Hop!

We are so glad you could join us! If you've come from Erica's blog, you're in the right place! If you have just come across the hop and would like to start at the beginning, please visit Ashley at Made Especially For You.

This weekend we are celebrating Ashley's 21st Birthday with some fun and creative, birthday/alcohol-themed projects! It's not 21 without a drink or two, right?!

 

When Ashley asked me to join this hop I was thrilled, BUT I had no idea she was only going to be 21. How exciting! Oh to be young again! I do not remember too much about 21, except I was still in college and planning to get married. Seems so long ago!  

  

For Ashley's Birthday I made... a scrumptious looking pink martini for her first birthday drink...remember no drinking and driving! Me...no need to worry...mine would be alcohol-free...I don't drink unless it is Coke Zero (or milk).

I had no idea that martinis came in different colors since I don't drink. They even have blue, green, and yellow.

 A little glitter, a stick pin, and some pink crinkle ribbon

Other Materials:

Recollection paper

white, red, pink, and silver card stock

My Craft Spot stamp

pink ink

pink glitter glue

Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge ~ scalloped circle

SVG Cuts ~ martini glass (freebie)

 

We have 21 fabulous sponsors providing 21 fabulous prizes for those who hop with us, and because there are so many of them, we have included all the prize information in the second stop of the lineup. Here is a peek of some of the sponsors...

To be eligible to win, you must... Leave a comment on EVERY stop of BOTH days of the hop.    Winners will be randomly chosen and announced on Friday, March 14th at Made Especially For You.    Your next stop is Julie O.'s blog.    Here's the complete line-up in case you get lost along the way... Day 2 Ashley Hop Prizes Michelle Angeline Pam Madge Stephanie Erica Georgiana (That's Me) Julie O. (Next)   Enjoy your weekend! Georgiana

Life is Good with 3 Girl JAM

Happy Friday Everyone!

 

Today is my 3 Girl JAM design team day and I just had to make a candy treat since "Life is Good". School is good, family is good, my pup has recovered so she is good, everything is good! I even went to photography class last night and two ladies helped me understand something about ISO...that is good! Now I need to experiment with my photos this weekend. Photo light box should be here by the beginning of next week too! Life is Good!

 

Here is my candy treat... 

I made a cute tag for the front of my clear container while incorporating this month's color challenge . I used the Irish pup from SVG Cuts ~ Charm Chance.

This is 3 Girl JAM ribbon...the green crinkle ribbon is from the Ribbon Candy Bundle. I also added Peacock twine and a button around the cap. Don't forget if you want to purchase your own to use my code GC10 for a discount. A new color bundle was just released so be sure to check it out!

The tiny 1" tag was cut from Plantin Schoolbook and the stamp is from My Craft Spot. 

I found these plastic containers at Michaels on clearance for 79 cents. Even though they say they are for sand art, they are the perfect size for small treats like the chocolate Sixlets I used. Unfortunately, I can't share them with my pup...sorry Molly! : )

Other Materials:

green, white, brown, and black card stock

green button

Peacock twine

green glitter glue

green ink

 

Hope you will join us at 3 Girl JAM for March's challenge...

March 1st - March 28th

Green, Yellow, Orange Project

Stay Creative,

Georgiana



An InLinkz Link-up

This Sketch is Just for You

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

I made it through jury duty without being selected for one of the five court cases. Phew! I wasn't even called to one of the courtrooms this time for questioning. I am sure I will be summoned again in a few years. Isn't it strange how some people are called every couple of years and some are never called at all? That would be my hubby. He wants to go just once.

 

Today is a Die Cuttin' Diva day.

The new challenge is a sketch. Give it a try to escape from the regular square or rectangle shape card. A round card can be fun as long as it doesn't roll away! Since mine has scallops it doesn't move too much.

The March Sketch

 I used the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge for both the card base and hungry hippo. All the edges were inked.

 The "Just for You" stamp is from Inkadinkadoo and the distressed ink is Tim Holtz's Rusty Hinge.

Other Materials:

cream and black cardstock

Cloud 9 Design paper ~ Fiesta Glitter

soft orange pearls

wiggly eyes

 

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas for this challenge. Yes...it is a challenge, but give it a try! Check out the design team projects if you need some inspiration!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

A Happy Birthday Wish

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Happy Monday!

I have a jury summons so today should either be quite boring or interesting depending upon the case. I always wanted to be a lawyer and then a judge as I was growing up; therefore, I find the process appealing. I will let you know how it goes!

 

Today also is Craftin' Desert Diva Day!

A new linky party begins and there are new sponsors with fabulous prizes.

 

The party theme is...Birthdays

You can make a card, a layout, treat bags, a 3D project, or even a banner...just have fun and be creative! 

I am using a Unity Stamp who just happens to be one of the sponsors this month.

This scrumptious chocolate cake is from Miss Kate Cuttables. It was a freebie, but is now 50 cents. Lots of layers, so you can choose any flavor you want. What is your favorite type of cake?

Other Materials:

various shades of brown and orange cardstock

My Mind's Eye pattern paper

pale yellow skittles by Carri

brown ink

 

Hope you will join us at Craftin' Desert Diva for this month's Linky Party!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana



Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

 Today is a special today that most (elementary) teachers celebrate with their students. I have ALWAYS been a fan of Dr. Seuss and enjoy all of his books. Thidwick (the Kind-Hearted Moose) and Horton are my favorite characters, but the Cat in the Hat is a definite classic.

My friend who is a Reading Coach planned a Dr. Seuss celebration for her entire school and she asked me to make her some thank you treats for the people who helped. Anything to encourage reading!

15 Cat in the Hat treat bags

Each treat bag will hold a few pieces of candy.

I used the hat from one of Kadoodle Bug files (Love Stories).

Other Materials:

white, black, and red card stock

Elegant Edges Cricut cart ~ Scalloped circle (p. 50) cut at 2 1/4"

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart ~ Roly Poly bag cut at 3 3/4"

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart ~ tag cut at 1 1/4" with shadow

My Craft Spot stamp ~ Tiny Tags 3

Versafine black ink

black and red organza ribbon

Challenges:

2 Sisters ~ Black, White, and 1 Other Color

Here are my two favorite characters...great books!

Do you like Dr. Seuss? What is your favorite story?

See the titles here.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Party in Mardi Gras Style

Is it party time yet? 

If you're a Mardi Gras fan then you need to head on over to Die Cuttin Diva this week. Make sure you're ready for a good time! Bring your purple, green, and gold along with your beads. Maybe even a jester hat or a mask. 

I am ready for a good time, so is my squirrel!

 The squirrel was a freebie at Miss Kate Cuttables and the jester hat is from Designs on Cloud 9. Purple glitter and Glossy Accents adds a bit of sparkle and shine.

The stamp and die is from My Craft Spot and the purple ribbon is from Karen at Little Scrap Pieces.

Want to learn more?

Mardi Gras History

My class is going to a Mardi Gras party on Fat Tuesday as part of our positive behavior program and I am looking forward to the fun.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week. Lots of Mardi Gras projects!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana