Bushels of Apples

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am sitting in my craft room while the storm is beating down upon us, but I am staying busy while the power is still on. I was doing laundry and dishes earlier so nothing would be sitting around in case we don't have water later. The news just said millions of people in the south are without electricity and we still have many hours before it is close to north central Florida. I am not worried about flooding, just trees/branches falling since we have so many big and beautiful old trees. Our power lines are above ground in our neighborhood, so the risk is higher. I will keep you posted as long as I can! Stay safe my fellow Floridian crafty friends! 

I decided to track down some current challenges and came up with a card perfect for the upcoming season. Fall is my favorite season not just because it's my birthday, but the weather cools off.

I used the following sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.

The apple basket is from Too Cute by Jessica (she is going out of business, so her files are really cheap if you need any). The stamped sentiment is by Bug Bites. All the stitched dies are by My Favorite Things.

Other Challenges:

Allsorts ~ 2+ Designer Papers

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Super Scrap Saturday

Connie Can Crop ~ Anything Goes

DL.Art ~ September Linky Party

Happy Little Stampers ~ Dies

Cut It Up ~ Apple

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Apple Photo

Thanks for stopping by and checking in on me! I appreciate all your thoughts during this time. 

Take Care,

Georgiana 

Make It Sparkle at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans,

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. I hope you will join us this week since you get to use all the sparkles for this one. Oooh...doesn't that sound like fun!?!

This Week's Challenge...

~ Make It Sparkle ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I love my pattern papers, but I have been very interested in the clean and simple look. I decided to combine watercolor and sparkle to help spread some holiday cheer. 

I cut my watercolor paper with MFT Blueprint #20 stitched rectangle die.

 I used a water pen and purple (then pink) watercolor paint to create the backgrounds. The Spellbinders ornament was in my stash (so nice to find old stuff that you haven't used in quite a while...seems like new again) and cut it  into silver glitter foam with the Cuttlebug. I heat embossed the sentiment by Bug Bites ~ Glad Tidings with silver powder by Stampendous.

I adhered the ornament and tiny satin bows with Glue Dots.

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Cut it Up/Dies

52 Christmas Card Throwdown ~ Glitter

Just Us Girls ~ Photo Inspiration

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Make It Sparkle" challenge. The other design team members did a super job this week.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Celebrate Fall 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...

I was really hoping to make some treats for my students, but they didn't quite come out the way I was hoping (see below). Instead I am going to to give these M&M treats to my 5th grade team mates.

Love this crinkle ribbon! The stamped sentiment is by Bug Bites.

I used the MKC tag from this tag and background bundle, and the leaves from the pumpkin file.

  

These are the treats I was working on for a couple hours. First, I used regular Hershey Kisses but they didn't melt very well. Then I tried dark chocolate Kisses..they were yummy. I just don't think kids like dark chocolate like I do. So finally I used Rolos. Oh my! They worked perfectly! I just couldn't get them in the 3x3 bag because they were so soft and gooey.

Everyone should love M&M treat bags!

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

Stay Creative,

Grateful Greetings

Hello Everyone,

Happy Monday! It's a new week and so much is going on in the next month. Lots of hops, card swaps, holidays, etc. It's a great time to be crafty and share with each other!

I had an urge to make a project with a squirrel. Not sure why, but I am glad I did...especially since he is nerdy! I love everything nerdy with glasses. Maybe because I have to wear mine (almost) all the time and can barely read the small print without them.

The squirrel  file is called Acorn Peeker and I cut it on my Cameo. All the edges were inked in brown.

The stamped sentiment is by Bug Bites ~ Autumn Splendor set and the papers are from Target's dollar spot...one of the deals I got this weekend. The paper pad was only 30 cents.

Have a fabulous day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Secret Pal Gift Bags for the Season

Happy Friday!

The weekend is just around the corner and I am looking forward to a couple days off. My class is wonderful and we work hard everyday, but some crafting time is what I need! No more papers to grade, no more teacher editions, just some card stock and adhesive. How about you? 

Today I'd like to share a few more treat bags that I made for our Secret Pal activity that we do at school. First, it is voluntary and it last all school year. We are required to give secret gifts each month with a limit of $15 per month. I like to buy 2 or 3 small gifts every other week for my secret pal. It sure cheers you up when you get a surprise. 

This is the crow behind pumpkin file by Miss Kate Cuttables. I used my Cameo to cut the layers, inked the edges, and added wiggly eyes to the crow.

The tag was cut on my Cricut using Plantin Schoolbook cartridge. The stamped sentiment is by Bug Bites ~ Autumn Splendor set.

Eek! A couple more! 

The Halloween vampire owl is by Miss Kate Cuttables.  Don't you love how big his eyes are? 

Looking sharp in his tuxedo!

I got these orange and burgundy ribbons at Walmart after last season. They are actually great quality and tied nicely on my bow maker. This stamped sentiment is from Hampton Arts ~ Micheals 50% off.

Lastly, a yummy vampire cupcake by Miss Kate Cuttables. The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Halloween Signs set.

Other Challenges:

Crafty Creations ~ Not a Card

Sunny Day Crafting ~ Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door ~ Anything Goes 

A Bit More Time to Craft ~ Anything Goes

Hope you have a fabulous day and enjoy your weekend too!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Let's Shake the Snow Globe!

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by. I am on a roll! After my brief break I am ready to share again and hopefully it will be often. I have been visiting lots of you and admiring all your creative projects. Wow! Such fabulous craftiness!

Today's Project...

I saw these snow globes and immediately and thought of my daughter. She collected them as she was growing up and has a shelf full from many of the places we have visited. Just shaking them and watching the "snow" fill the globe was magical.

Christmas Tree Snow Globe by Miss Kate Cuttables with a few red and white sequins for some extra sparkle.

This time of year really is wonderful. I am grateful for my family and friends, finding the time to craft again, and having a job that is never boring!

Challenges:
Cut It Up ~ Christmas and Sequins
Come and Get It ~ Anything Goes with Sentiment
Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes
Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

Enjoy your Cyber Monday shopping if you do any! I am going to check out a few sites and look for some new dies and stamps. If you see any good deals let me know!

Hope you have a fabulous day! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Let's Take a Wagon Ride...DoubleClick Skittles Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by! It's time for a DoubleClick Skittles Challenge. 

This Week's Challenge...

Use Wheels

Here is my Design Team project...

Fall is the best time of the year for the weather, colors, hay rides, and apples. The wagon is a file from Miss Kate Cuttables and the grass was cut from Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge.

This stamp is from a Bug Bites stamp set.

I used Latte colored skittles on my wagon wheels.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "Use Wheels" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

October Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another Die Cuttin' Diva Challenge.

This Week's Challenge...A Sketch

This one looks a bit difficult (it is suppose to be a challenge), but use your imagination and you will be amazed with what you create.

My Design Team Project...

Even I was a bit stumped at first when I created this sketch. The key was finding just the right paper to coordinate and then the matching die-cut. Since this is my favorite time of year I thought a cute girl scarecrow would be ideal.

The scarecrow is from My Scrap Chick and is part of the Fall Treat Boxes file. I decided not to make the box this time, but a card instead. She was easy to cut on the Cameo. Her heart checks match the leaves in the background.

Other Challenges:

Allsorts ~ Autumn

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Sketch" challenge. The other design team members have done a magnificent job using this sketch, so be sure to check them out!

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana