Carson's Cards for Cancer Update

Happy Saturday!

I wanted to share a post from Facebook...

Kelsey and I want to "THANK" everyone that has contributed to the Carson's Cards for Cancer. During the past week we have had an overwhelming response and we are truly appreciative for ALL the support. Our goal was to raise $707 (the co-pay for just one cancer medicine) and we are currently at $532.50. We are now making thank you (Kristen, I am working on yours) and New Years cards and we can make birthday cards/tags too. THANK YOU again! Denny's next treatment is Christmas Eve and we are planning to surprise him then. Hopefully this will add a little cheer to his day.

Here are a few of the most recent cards we have created...

 

  

 

Thank you again for all your support!

Happy Holidays,

Georgiana 

Holiday Greetings at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Holidays ~

Here is my Design Team project...

These deer from MFT are the cutest.

The sentiment is from MFT and it was cut in red with my Cuttlebug.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Happy Holidays" challenge. The design team is feeling quite festive with their inspiration, so be sure to check them out.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Be Merry with Nugget Holders

Hello Everyone,

The last couple of days have been quite productive since my daughter and I have been making projects for our Carson's Cards for Cancer fundraiser. We have made cards, tags, and candy treats. We are very appreciative for all the support that we have received so far and look forward to making more projects this weekend. My brother-in-law is going to be SUPER surprised when he hears all about our efforts!

Today's project...

I made Hershey nugget holders and the svg file came from My Scrap Chick. I used solid colored card stock for the nugget base and the candy wrappers are from a variety of paper that were cut with a Jaded Blossom die.

The red and green candies are milk chocolate and the blue ones are dark chocolate.

The tag and stamped sentiments are from My Craft Spot.

My daughter and I are going to My Favorite Things tomorrow for the holiday party. Looking forward to some crafty fun!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Snow Bunny

Happy Sunday,

This morning my hubby and I went to get our pictures taken as part of a fundraiser for my brother-in-law who was just diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. My wonderful niece and her best friend organized the entire event to raise money to go toward his treatment. It was a bit cloudy and windy, but who cares! It was all for a good cause. We did take the dog to the farm and she had a good time checking out the cows. I am thinking about organizing a card drive and then donate the money to his treatment. Has anyone ever done that? If so, please give me input! 

Today's project...

I have finally started the holiday cards. If I am going to do this card drive I better put it into overdrive and start producing more cuties like this one.

This Snow Bunny was a freebie at Treasure Box Designs but has since moved to the winter collection. All his edges were inked with a Distress Oxide ~ black soot.

The Merry Christmas is a MFT die which was cut with my Cuttlebug. I think the pink "pops" on the blue and it brings out the bunny's cute little nose.

Challenges:

Little Red Wagon ~ Leftovers (grey and pink cardstock is from scrap pile)

Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Stitched Dies (MFT rectangle and circle)

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Anything Goes

The Paper Players ~ It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

2 Crafty Critters Crazies ~ Anything Goes with a Critter

52 Christmas Card Throwdown ~ Any 2017 Challenge (Christmas Pets, Oct.)

Off to make some other projects. Please don't forget...feel free to tell me your thoughts about organizing a card drive!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Do You Like Fries, Santa?

Since today is almost over, it brings us closer to Christmas Eve. I am going to have some family for dinner and a gift exchange, and then another special guest will be visiting...Santa. We are ready!

When I created these Santa suit fry boxes, I had my childen and nieces in mind. In actuality, they wil be for anyone that would like a yummy chocolate treat.

I cut the fry boxes by Lori Whitlock on my Cameo. They were SUPER easy to assemble! I bought the Russell Stover candies at Walgreens for 39 cents each while they were on sale. I thought the wrapper with Santa's face was perfect for each box.

Other Materials:

red, white, black, and silver card stock

Challenges:

Cut It Up ~ Boxing Up the Holidays

Craftaholics R Us ~ Anything Goes

Pause Dream Enjoy Ch ~ Simple Gifts (Anything 3D)

Tuesday Morning Sketches ~ Anything Goes

Moving Along with the Times ~ Anything But a Card

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

Georgiana 

MFT Blueprints Challenge with Stars

Happy Friday All,

We are almost ready for Christmas here. I just need to go to the grocery store in the morning to pick up a few pieces for our Christmas meal. I know the store won't be too busy at the crack of dawn and then I have the rest of the day to clean and/or craft.

This afternoon I looked for a challenge and came across one at My Favorite Things that I thought would be interesting. It is to use a Blueprints with stars. I happen to have a few, so I decided to give it a try.

I used Blueprints 11 and 15 for the stitched rectangle, plain rectangle, wavy pennant, and some of the stars. I used the new stitched star die for the biggest ones. 

I cut the MFT Merry Christmas die in white cardstock with my Cuttlebug. 

I used a few pop dots on the backside of the star to add dimension. A small pearl was placed in the center of the star and then vertically in the upper corners.

Other Materials:

gold card stock

polka dot vellum

Hubby is at a basketball game, so I have time to go look for another challenge! Have a great night.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Celebrate the Holidays with Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

I am a little excited that today is the last day of school before the Winter Break. Although I woke up with a cold yesterday, I am not going to let that ruin my time off. 

Today also brings a new challenge at Die Cuttin' Diva and this one is perfect for any last minute projects you want to make before Christmas.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Holiday ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I used the MFT Quilt die and 4 different papers.

I used Graphic 45 paper ~ Twas the Night Before Christmas stack.

I used the MFT ~ Trim the Tree stamp set for the top card and Bug Bites ~ Glad Tidings stamp set for the bottom card. 

Yesterdaay was craft day in my class. The students worked on four different projects and the quilt card was one of them.

The students were grouped together into threes and given a baggie with the frames and pieces already cut. They had to sort the pieces, choose which ones would coordinate and then assemble. 

This was a great exercise for fine motor skills.

The students were quite surprised with their final product and I think their parents will like them too.

I hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Holiday" challenge. Be sure to check out the other festive design team projects.

I also wanted to say 'Thanks" for stopping by to see what my daughter has been making and sharing at One Creative Teen. She was getting a bit discouraged because she wasn't getting any comments, but I told her people are looking. If you get a moment, please leave her some crafty love.  Thanks again!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Holiday Tag

Hello Everyone,

Today was our Camp Days field trip and what a beautiful day it turned out to be. We were at Camp Kiwanis for a chunk of the school day and the students rotated to 6 different activities: Forestry Dept, PE, S'mores, Snowman Craft, Lunch, and Playground. Since my students are 5th graders, this was their last one (they will be in middle school next year) and many parents are sad to know their baby is growing up.

After school I came home and created this tag in honor of being in the forest all day (unfortunately we didn't see any deer at the camp).

The treat tag and stamped sentiment (Winter Wishes set) are by Jaded Blossom. The deer, snow drifts, and trees are by My Favorite Things. I used my Cuttlebug to cut out all the pieces.

I bought the white ribbon at the Scrapbook Expo and the polka dot ribbon is from Michaels.

Other Materials:

red, white, green, and kraft card stock

polka dot vellum

white pearls

Versafine Black Onyx ink

Challenges:

Jaded Blossom ~ Tags

Cuttlebug Mania ~ Anything Christmas

Shopping Our Stash ~ Tag

Pause, Dream, Enjoy Challenges ~ Reindeer

Little Red Wagon ~ Christmas Critters

Sunny Day Crafting ~ X for Xmas

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Christmas/Winter Critters

DL.Art ~ Christmas or Thank You

I sure am glad tomorrow is Friday. I am going to My Favorite Things on Saturday for the Snowflake Class with Pam (my daughter is coming and this will be her first class). Then only two days next week before Winter Break...half the school year is over. Wow! 

Take Care,

Georgiana 

Holiday Challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Crafty Friends,

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

This Month's Challenge...

~ Holiday~

Here is my Design Team project...

I made about 100 Winter Candy Grams that are going to be "sold" at school for 10 Box Tops each. They were advertised on our WESH morning show all last week and sales started today. They will be delivered next Monday and Tuesday just before Winter Break. Since these are for 5 - 10 year olds, the cut and decorations were simple because all they want is the CANDY!

I used the Christmas Stocking and Christmas Tree files by Miss Kate Cuttables.

  

Hoping to "sell" all these and have to make more before the end of the week.

Other Materials:

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

red glitter glue

sequins

MFT stamp ~ Snow Globe Sentiments

Versafine ink ~ Black Onyx

Hope you will join us at Miss Kate Cuttables for the "Holiday" challenge. The other design team members sure are getting in the festive mood. Be sure to check out ALL the variety! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Cupcake Treats for the Holiday Season

Happy Saturday Everyone,

I went to lunch with a couple friends today and then met the family at the mall to pick up some wallflowers at White Barn. WOW! It sure is busy on the roads and at the stores. I am so glad to be home now. I have a few projects I need to finish and a couple more that I want to start. Nice, quiet time in the craft room is the perfect way to spend the afternoon.

Today's project...

I have been collecting the free cupcakes from the 12 Days of Christmas at SVG Cutting Files. I have finished two and have two more half way done.

I am loving the nerdy Christmas reindeer since we have matching glasses. The wrapper is red foil paper (looks great in person, but leaves a glare in the photo).

The Santa suit cupcake is my favorite so far. I used Wink of Stella on the white portion of the hat although it is difficult to see. The yellow ribbon matched the buckle perfectly. 

I used a clear box with decorative shred, which can be filled with any type of individually wrapped holiday candy.

 Other Materials:

red, black, brown, yellow, and white cardstock

Trendy Twine and red craft thread

red ribbbon by Celebrate It

My Craft Spot  ~ Tiny Tags

My Craft Spot ~ Mistletoe stamp set

Versafine ink ~ Black Onyx

Challenges:

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Super Scraps (LOTS in the drawer)

Cut It Up ~ Christmas Song (Here Comes Santa Claus)

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie ~ photo inspiration

Enjoy the holiday season and be safe if you received snow. Looks so pretty, but way too cold for me! I will have to stick to my sunny, Florida weather.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Merry Christmas to All

Hello Everyone!

The day has finally arrived...Christmas! Wishing all my crafty friends a very Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy your time with family, get all the crafting goodies you asked for, and make lots of memories. Be sure to take LOTS of pictures!

I used My Favorite Things stitched circle and Merry Christmas word die. The ornament is a Spellbinders die. All three were cut with my Cuttlebug. Gold craft thread was used to create a small bow.  The pattern papers were in my scrap stash.

Challenges:
Use Your Stuff ~ Anything Goes Christmas
Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Ch. ~ Any Holiday

Hope you have a Merry Christmas! Can't wait to hear what type of crafting goodies you got!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

A Working Elf at Miss Kate's Winter Challenge

Hello Everyone,
Welcome to all my new crafty friends!

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

This Week's Challenge...

Winter/Christmas

Here is my Design Team project...
I think elves should get some credit for all their hard work they put in during this time of year. They help Santa do all the work, but they are never in the spotlight.

I used the following sketch by Tuesday Morning Sketches.

I used the boy elf file from Miss Kate Cuttables. The stamped sentiment is by Whimsical Designs (no longer available). The pattern paper is by Recollections ~ Holly Day Wishes stack. I added cherry glitter glue to the berries and gems. Lastly, there is Wink of Stella glitter on the white parts of the hat and flag banner, although it is difficult to see.

Hope you will join us at Miss Kate Cuttables for the "Winter/Christmas" challenge. The other design team members are in a festive mood this month.  Be sure to check out ALL the variety!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

The Joy of Holiday Giving Blog Co-Hop

Welcome to this co-hop with Die Cuttin’ Diva and Cut It Up. We are so glad that you are joining us today and super excited to share our inspiration with you.

We have a line-up of DT members from both teams sharing Holiday Treats and we are hoping you enjoy them all. Our teams even had to play Secret Santa and send their project to a fellow team member as a surprise. It's all about the joy of giving this holiday season!

I created my project for Nancy on the Die Cuttin' Diva team.
I sure hope she has been good this past year because Santa is ready to visit. I made this 3D Santa box tote from the Silhouette store.  It's perfect for candy treats, a gift card, or some small crafty supplies.

A Tiny Tag and Sentiment by My Craft Spot along with a plaid bow, gold craft thread, and a couple red jingling bells.

Sideview of the 3D tote.

Santa sure is cheerful and I know he has been watching whether you have been naughty or nice. I wonder what he will be bringing you this year?!?!

How about a prize?

I am offering a surprise goodie pack.

Secret Santa's Rules…

1. Make sure you are a follower on each stop along this hop.
2. Leave a comment on each project and you will be entered to win one of the prizes.

Prize winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 13th.

Your next stop is...Katrina

If you get lost along the way, here is the line-up....

Die Cuttin’ Divas 

Anita
Cindy
 Evelyn
Georgiana
 Katrina
Larelyn
Leslie
 Nancy
Cut it Up

Thanks for being a part of the holiday giving season!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana