Thanks for Double Sided Paper

Hello Everyone,

It is getting late here, but I just finished up a card using a sketch that I wanted to share. I have six sketches on my desktop that I plan on working on within the next couple of days, and I am hoping to get them all completed. Tomorrow is Friday and it is our annual Fall Festival. The teachers get the money for classroom materials and I would like to get some new circuit boards for the class. We started learning about electricity and what better way than with wires, batteries, and light bulbs. 

I need some thank you cards because I only have one or two in my stash. With the holidays approaching that will not be enough. Time to make more!

I used the layout from Tuesday Morning Sketches.

The papers are from My Mind's Eye ~ Remarkable stack. It is easy to combine various patterns when the paper is double sided.

The stitched circle die and flowers are by My Favorite Things. The stamped sentiment is by Craftin' Desert Diva ~ Simply Said set. I found the green ink by Studio G in my stash...something I got at Christmas time either last year or the year before. It may not be the best quality, but it matches those leaves perfectly.

The inside coordinates with the same colors and patterns.

Hope your Friday is fabulous and you find time to craft or relax this weekend. My daughter asked me to visit her at college for a day, so I am looking forward to spending a little time with her. Shopping is always a way to reduce stress...and I can't get stressed because my students need me there!

Take Care and Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

With Sympathy

Welcome back to Carson's Creations! I am so very pleased you have stopped by today since I am sharing another one of my originals. 

Have you ever wanted a stamp set and then when you got it...you didn't use it. Well, I had to have the MFT watercolor flowers and then I was a bit intimidated by the layering when I actually opened the package. 

I stamped a little and thought this isn't going to work. I got the MISTI for Mother's Day and thought that would help...nope! Then I watched a video about layering and voila! It clicked. I felt like one of my students who finally "got it".

Now I am no expert, but I sure do feel more comfortable with using these stamps again. I used a few different stamp colors to create the petals, the center is a brownish-green, and then the leaves and stems were a couple different shades of green. 

I added clear Wink of Stella to the center, skittles by Carri in the upper left corner, and a stamped sentiment by Craftin' Desert Divas ~ Simply Said set.

I am happy with how these flowers turned out for the first time. I am definitely going to continue to practice layering and see what else I can create. This card counts as Project of the Day #20. Better see what Sharon has posted!

Enjoy your day and take care!

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

May Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations! I am happy that you have stopped by to see what I created for the new Die Cuttin' Diva challenge that begins today (I am posting a little earlier than usual since I am part of a hop occurring today.). Since it is the first Tuesday of the month...it is a sketch. I enjoy making sketches and seeing the wide variety that the Design Team creates.  I hope that LOTS of people will join us and try the sketch. 

May's Sketch

Here is my Design Team Project...

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, so I am thinking the nerdy look is quite stylish.

Nerdy owl is by Miss Kate Cuttables

Stamped sentiment by Craftin Desert Diva ~ School Zone set

Clover color skittles by Carri at DoubleClick

Other Materials:

white, brown, orange, and aqua card stock

TPC Studio yellow polka dot paper

KI Memories pattern paper

Ranger Archival Ink ~ potting soil

MFT dies ~ Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle

We R Memory Keepers die

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "May Sketch" challenge. The other design team members create and share to provide inspiration for you. Be sure to check out the variety and leave them some crafty love too!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Fun with Stencils and Distress Inks

Hello Everyone! Happy Monday!

I need to take the dog to the vet this morning then do a little school shopping with my daughter, and after that I have a few projects I hope to work on. I know it is going to be a busy but great day!

Today I  would like to share a project that Karen from Little Scrap Pieces and I have been chatting about. Not too long ago she started posting cards made with distress inks and then she added stencils. I was amazed how awesome they looked since I am a BIG user of die-cuts. She added a pictorial (Be sure to check it out if you haven't seen it.) on how and I told her I just had to try. She challenged me to do it and then we would share our post. 

Here are my results...

First, I started with this striped Tim Holtz stencil. It is super long (and narrow) so I had to cut some of my colors off, but lesson learned! Stay in the center or get shorter stencils.

Then, I cut a scalloped background and thank you in black with my Cameo (I just can't get away from the die-cuts, huh?). I  added a few enamel dots to add a splash more black. 

 

After trying the long stencil, I decided to get a square one like Karen.  

I must say that I did not like this one as much. I felt the leaves and flowers were too close to get the inks in their own spot. Either I need to practice more or learn to mask off sections to avoid colors blending.

I created this one first, but thought the white background might be too bright. Once I put it on the pink background and added the sentiment (Craftin Desert Diva stamp) I actually liked the white area.

For the second card, I used a mustard seed yellow to create the background then placed the stencil on top.

I am glad Karen challenged me to try stencils with distress inks. Now I  want to find a couple different types of designs (polka dots, swirls, chevron) and practice, so I can get the colors in their areas and be happy with the results.

Other Materials:

Strathmore Watercolor paper

pink and orange card stock

pink enamel dots

orange gems

Tim Holtz Distress inks:

mowed lawn

crushed olive

mustard seed

salty ocean

tumbled glass

fired brick

ripe persimmon

spiced marmalade

dusty concord

picked raspberry

Hope you have a fabulous day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

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

Wedding/Anniversary Challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by on this terrific Tuesday. Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Hope you will join us this week!

This Week's Challenge...

Wedding/Anniversary

Here is my Design Team project...

I created an anniversary card for a loving couple.

The pair of hearts are the focal point that coordinate with the pattern papers.

  

I used my new MFT Blueprints #15...I am loving this set and its versatility.

A grunge gray crinkle ribbon bow by Lovebug Creations, pink skittles by Carri at DoubleClick, and the sentiment is by Craftin' Desert Diva stamps.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Wedding/Anniversary" challenge. The other design team members will have you falling in love with their projects. Be sure to check them out today!

Be sure to come back tomorrow, so I can share my exciting news with you!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Spooky, But Frightfully Cute at DoubleClick Skittles

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another DoubleClick Skittles Challenge.

The Challenge...Spooky

Use two of the following colors...orange, purple, green, or black

Here is my Design Team project...

I created a fun Halloween bottle that can hold long thin treats...Twizzlers or Pixie sticks will fit perfectly inside. I found the witch hazel bottle by Lori Whitlock at the Silhouette On-line store (#33327).

Lettuce colored skittles around the scalloped cap and green and orange crinkle ribbon decorate the neck of the bottle along with a white twine bow and black button. The sentiment from Craftin' Desert Divas is stamped in black.

I removed the  witch image that was part of the framed background with a monster from Little Scraps of Heaven. I think he is cute in a frightful way.

Other Challenges:

Craftin' Desert Divas Linky Party ~ Halloween

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show it Off Saturday

DL.ART ~ Anything Goes October Challenge

Simple Create Too ~ Halloween

Party Time Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes

Hope you will join us at DoubleClick Skittles this week for our "Spooky Color" challenge. The other design team members have done a spooktacular job,  so be sure to check them out! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

September Sketch at Die Cuttin' Diva

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another Die Cuttin' Diva Challenge.

This Week's Challenge...A Sketch

See photo below

Here is my Design Team project...

I selected the sentiment first because I like how it curved along the bottom of the oval, then I decided what would I like to enjoy. I have been trying to eat healthier and ice cream sure would taste delicious, BUT then I remembered the saying...a moment on the lips is lifetime on the hips. Well...I did enjoy the moment while I was thinking about how yummy it would taste! 

I hope you will try this sketch I created. It can be rotated or used as is...any color or theme. What will you create? 

I did use the Cricut for the bowl of ice cream (Sweet Shop) and oval (Plantin Schoolbook). I sure do like having both of my die-cutting machines (Cricut Expression and Silhouette Cameo) and being able to alternate between the two. I have double the choices!

Another fun stamp set from Craftin' Desert Divas that you may want to add to your collection! 

Other Materials:

Teresa Collins paper ~ Sweet Afternoon stack

grey, white, and cream card stock

pink glitter glue

black Versafine ink

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

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Skateboarding for Fun at Craftin' Desert Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by! Today is my day to showcase any stamp from Craftin' Desert Diva's stamp line. I selected the All Star Sports set since there is such a wide variety of sports...golf, basketball, football, cheer, etc. Even though I am not a big sports fan, I love this set because of the fun sayings!

Here is my Design Team project...

How about this cute skater! He looks like some of the boys in my prior classes (except no hats are allowed). The skater was cut from Create a Friend Cricut cartridge at 2 3/4".

I sure do like the combination of letters and numbers in the sentiment! I used Martha Stewart Dusk Blue ink. It matches the ribbon perfectly!

If you haven't purchased your set yet...click here!

Other Materials:

Campin' Critter Cricut cartridge (card base cut at 4 1/2") 

My Mind's Eye pattern paper

white, black, tan, and cream card stock

teal and orange sequins

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Back to School Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by today for a new challenge at DoubleClick Skittles! I went back to school yesterday and today is work in the classroom, so I am hoping to get quite a bit finished before Meet the Teacher on Friday. I like to make a list and cross of each task as it is completed. It sure is nice to see when the list is finished.

This Week's Challenge...Back to School

Whether you have a child, or you decided to go back to school it is that time of year.  New clothes, new books, or new supplies are needed to make Back to School a success.

Here is my Design Team project... 

A teddy bear (Little Scraps from Heaven) ready for learning with a pencil.

I used the Simply Said stamp set from Craftin' Desert Diva. A bit of twine around the eraser and a few pink pearls in the lower corner.

Here is a close-up of the skittles. Loving the pink again...just like my favorite color from yesterday...pink!

Hope you will join us at DoubleClick Skittles this week for our "Back to School" challenge. The other design team members have done a fantastic job with their scholarly creations, so be sure to check them out! Be sure to enter, so you can win some skittles for Challenge #3.

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

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