Paw Patrol Birthday Wishes

Hello Friends,

Happy Friday! This week sure flew by...we had quarterly testing a couple days, a field trip to the middle school, I had car duty after school every day, and then I have been making some Easter treats late at night. Overall, it was a productive week, but so much more to still do before end of the year exams. Yikes...we are NOT ready yet!

A co-worker asked my to make her grandson a personalized birthday card...his birthday is April 1st and can you guess how old he is going to be? If you guessed 3 then you are correct. His favorite show is Paw Patrol, which I don't think I have ever seen but she sent me a picture. I picked out the dalmation wearing a fireman's hat.

I cut the Create a Critter dalmatian on my Cricut. I changed the hat slightly...it had a 1 on a badge, but I needed a 3. His name fit on the brim perfectly.

The stamped sentiment is from Jaded Blossom. The pattern paper is by The Paper Studio ~ Candy Confetti stack. The black enamel dots are from my stash.

 If you are looking to join any challenges this weekend you should stop by Craftaholics R Us. The theme is enamel dots. I used three black ones on mine.

I hope your weekend is off to a wonderful start.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

From the Ocean Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

It's time for the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge...Week 2.

This Week's Challenge...

From the Ocean

I have seen mermaids, starfish, a sea horse, and an otter. Such a variety of projects already submitted! Can't wait to see more!

Here is my Design Team project...

I decided to change the shape of the base (Campin' Critter Cricut cartridge p. 66) and use distress inks to create the background. The polka dot jellyfish was cut from the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge (p. 41). I really like the embossed waves, BUT those little fish are terrible. I thought I would like them with Stickles, but I don't. I am going to replace them! 

I used Denim Blue Skittles and the stamped sentiment is from K Andrews.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "From the Ocean" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members and see how they used the skittles.

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

July's Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas...Use for Any Occasion

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...

July's Sketch

Here is my Design Team project...

A pair of cards for any occasion.

I went thru the scrap bucket and I found these various papers from different companies that matched nicely. 

First, a simple flower from the Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge. The blue glitter paper adds a bit of pizzazz.

The inside of the card and the envelope (not shown) used pieces of the scraps too.

The second card could be for a special friend you haven't talked to in a while.

The little bird was cut from the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "July's Sketch" challenge. The other design team members have definitely used this sketch to create a unique masterpiece. Be sure to check them out today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

April Sketch at Die Cuttin' Diva

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back! Today brings a new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This week's challenge...April's sketch

Remember you can rotate or flip the sketch as long as the basic layout can be seen. I am very literal so I have the tendency to leave my sketch exactly the same.

Here is my DT project...

A "tweet" little birdie!

I enjoyed this sketch since it was a square base. I used a 5x5 white base.  

I have accumulated so many flowers that I was quite pleased to be able to use these pink and green flower pieces in the upper corners.

The bird was cut from the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge.

Other Materials:

My Mind's Eye paper

pink, white, and green card stock

Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge ~ scalloped circles

white pearls

 stamp

black ink 

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our sketch challenge.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana



Come on Baby...Light My Fire!

Hello Crafty Friends (and Ribbon Lovers),

 

Welcome back for another 3 Girl JAM creation. Today I am sharing a masculine Valentine's Day card...or as my daughter said, "a cheesy pick up". I thought it was perfect for someone who likes the outdoors...either hunting or camping. What do you think?

An oversized bow that reminds me of the criss-crossed fire wood.

Jute ribbon from the 3 Girl JAM shop. LOTS of colors to choose from! The jute ribbon is flexible and easy to cut.

Be sure to use my code GC10 for a 10% discount at the 3 Girl JAM shop.

Other Materials:

dark green, brown, yellow, and kraft card stock

camouflage paper

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ fire (p. 63) cut at 3"

brown ink

Scrappy Moms stamp ~ With All My Heart set

liquid pearls

Hope you will join us for February's challenge...

February 1st - February 28th

Things I Love with Ribbon

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

O' Christmas Tree

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Thanksgiving was a huge success and shopping was too! LOTS of great finds at wonderful prices. Late this afternoon was spent at the craft table. I was able to make this card after Carri, ABusyBee, said "Let's use a tree."

 

Here is my tree project...

Carri picked the tree on page 57 from Create a Critter. I was a bit concerned at first because it looked extremely plain in the booklet, but after finding the right paper and adding a few embellishments it definitely looks better. 

What do you think about the blue sequins as ornaments?

 Of course, what is a Christmas tree without presents?!?! They were cut at 1/2".

Inside sentiment

Other Materials:

Little Yellow Bicycle paper

cream, blue, and brown card stock

blue sequins

gold star

blue polka dot ribbon

green ink

 

Challenges:

Paper Playtime ~ Anything Goes 

DL Art ~ Link Party
Just B Creative ~  Linky Party  Creative Inspirations ~ Anything Goes 

Fantabulous Cricut ~Sparkle and Bling
Bitten by the Bug 2 ~ Christmas Card 
Use it Tuesday ~Anything Goes (ribbon and paper)
Party Time Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes
Divas by Design ~ Use some red
Delightful Challenges ~ Favorite thing (ribbon)
Cute Card Thursday ~Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks ~ Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey ~ Bling it up
An Inky Situation ~Trees

Crafty Calendar ~ All Things Christmas

Love to Create ~ 3 favorite embellishments

Little Red Wagon ~ Off the Edge

 

Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend. Me? I am going to work on an order for holidays cards. Loving this free time to create!

Georgiana

What Does a Fox Say?

Welcome back and thank you for visiting!

 

Today brings a new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas, so here is another opportunity for you to share your newest creation.

 

The Challenge...Buttons

What a fun embellishment to be able to use for a challenge.

Here is my Design Team project...

 I added cream crinkle ribbon, tan cord, and an olive green button.

 I thought of my daughter when I created this card since she loves this song. You haven't heard it? Click here to find out what you have been missing. According to my daughter the inside of the card should say...Ho, Ho, Ho. I am thinking Merry Christmas.

Materials:

St. Nick paper by Fancy Pants Design

olive green, kraft, black, cream and rust colored card stock

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ fox (p. 63) cut at 2 3/4"

Joys of the Season Cricut cartridge ~ hat (p. 47) cut at 1 3/4"

Spellbinders ~ Label Five

cream crinkle ribbon

olive green button

tan cord 

Other Challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut~ ribbons and buttons

Through the Craft Room Door ~ Anything Goes
3 Girl JAM ~ Anything Goes with Ribbon

 

Can't wait to see what you share at Die Cuttin' Diva this week! Now go check out the Design Team projects...be prepared to see a variety of buttons!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Gobble...Gobble...Turkey Treats

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends,

 

I just finished working on a Turkey Treat bag and now I need to decide if I should make one for every student in my class. What do you think? You know I love to make treat bags for them and my students from last year are a bit upset that I am not making any for them (they are in the classroom next to me and I still see them everyday). They really wanted the Halloween candy corn treats, but I didn't have enough for them. : (

 

So, what do you think...are they cute enough to make more?

 

Here is Tom the Turkey...

Each 3 x 3 bag has 6 individually wrapped Rolos.

Here are the scraps I started with to cut out all the pieces. I have way too many! I should try and use even more.

I found the perfect cut on Elegant Edges for the topper. I used the book feature on page 53 and cut it at 3 1/2" and 3 1/4".

The turkey was cut from Create a Critter (p. 70) at 3". I added an extra layer of yellow feathers and lots of Stickles. His brown hat has a rust colored bow and more glitter glue.

Red and gold sequins are scattered around the computer generated sentiment. Can you believe I don't have any good Thanksgiving stamps?!?! I even created a new board on Pinterest of various Thanksgiving stamps, so I have a place for my wish list. If you check it out, let me know which set you would purchase.

Challenges:

Cut It Up! ~ Thanksgiving

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Fun Friday Linky

All That Stickles ~ Thanksgiving

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Scraps

My Sheri Crafts ~ Fall/Thanksgiving

DL.Art ~ Thankful Thursday

Delightful Challenges ~ All That Glitters

Just B Creative Crazy ~ November Linky

Crafty Creations ~ Autumn Colors

 

Looking for any Design Team calls, so I can get back into regular challenges/postings. If you know of any, please share!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Embossing with Ribbon at Die Cuttin' Diva

Happy Diva Tuesday!

Thank you for stopping by again and "Welcome" to all my new crafty friends. I sure hope you see something that inspires you to create. A 1,000 follower giveaway will be posted later this week!

This week's challenge...

Embossing with Ribbon

(heat or dry embossing)

Here is my Design Team project...

Since I liked the sketch, I used it twice!

I used the following sketch from The Sweet Stop.

The first card is a little peep.

 I used a bow maker to create these bows offered by Creative Cutter Room. This blue one is a double bow.

The second card is for the technology or music lover.

 See all the Swiss Dots embossed to match the background paper?

 Triple bows are super easy to make. If you would like to see how, just let me know. I can create a pictorial this week!

Materials:

unknown pattern papers

white, pink, black, yellow, and brown card stock

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ chick

Rock Princess Cricut cartridge ~ ipod

Docerela's Creations easter stamp

Cardz TV birthday stamp

black ink

blue polka dot ribbon

blue skittles from Carri at Abusybee

 pink ribbon

Other Challenges:

Go Fish ~ Ribbon

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Circles

Pause Dream Enjoy ~ Anything Goes
Make It Monday ~ Anything Goes

Pile It On ~ Dots

 

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our embossing with ribbon challenge. Don't forget to visit the other design team members and see their wonderful projects too.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for Whimsical Designs on Wednesday. I have a special treat!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Whimsical Wednesday is Going Green

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is a Whimsical Designs on Wednesday!

 

This week's challenge...Going Green

When I think of the color green I think of frogs (You remember Kermit, right?).

I used the following layout from Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Materials:

Stampin Up papers

white and black card stock

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge  ~ frog

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

purple ribbon

green button

white embroidery floss

green and purple polka dot buttons

Whimsical Designs stamp ~

 

This week's sponsor...

A Day for Daisies

$12 gift certificate

 

Be sure to stop by Whimsical Designs to see the other design team projects! Can't wait to see what you create for this "Going Green" challenge.
 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

It's Not to Late for Valentines at Little Scrap Pieces

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

I can't believe so much time has past and how fast time flies by. I forgot to post my Little Scrap Pieces Design Team project with all that has been happening. School has occupied most of my time during the past two to three weeks since FCAT Writes is next week. It is a VERY stressful time! Many of you know that I teach, but I had to change grade levels this year after 10 years and writing is the primary focus (versus math and science that was in 5th grade ~ I was Science Lead Teacher for years and love math). The standardized test is next Tuesday, so wish my class luck! The highest score is a 6 and I am hoping to get one (or two or three).

 

Here is my Design Team project...

Valentine's Day

If you didn't post one or forgot like me, this challenge is perfect for you.

Materials:

K&Company paper

grey, black, and pink card stock

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ mouse

Sweethearts Cricut cartridge ~ balloons

twine

pink skittles by Carri

computer generated names

 

Hope you will join us at Little Scrap Pieces this week for our Valentine's Day challenge. Can't wait to see your project.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

"Count Your Blessings" at Exploring Cricut

 Hello Cricut Fans,

I sure hope you enjoyed all my turkeys yesterday, especially since there is a new challenge at Exploring Cricut today.

 

The Challenge: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is America's preeminent day. It has a very interesting history. Its origin can be traced back to the 16th century when the first Thanksgiving dinner is said to have taken place.

 

In 1789, following a proclamation issued by President George Washington, America celebrated its first Day of Thanksgiving to God under its new constitution. That same year, the Protestant Episcopal Church, of which President Washington was a member, announced that the first Thursday in November would become its regular day for giving thanks, “unless another day be appointed by the civil authorities.” Yet, despite these early national proclamations, official Thanksgiving observances usually occurred only at the State level.

 

Much of the credit for the adoption of a later ANNUAL national Thanksgiving Day may be attributed to Mrs. Sarah Joseph Hale, the editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book. For thirty years, she promoted the idea of a national Thanksgiving Day, contacting President after President until President Abraham Lincoln responded in 1863 by setting aside the last Thursday of November as a national Day of Thanksgiving. Over the next seventy-five years, Presidents followed Lincoln’s precedent, annually declaring a national Thanksgiving Day. Then, in 1941, Congress permanently established the fourth Thursday of each November as a national holiday.

 

 Here is my Exploring Cricut project...

The rust colored ribbon with gold trim brings out the feather colors along with the leaf buttons. I bought that ribbon last year, but Michaels had it on sale as a Daily Doorbuster yesterday (Sunday) for 70% off. Be sure to watch for more deals! Black Friday is coming soon!

 Materials:
pattern paper ~ scrap box
kraft paper and brown card stock
Create a Critter Cricut cartridge
rust and gold ribbon
yellow leaf buttons
gold embroidery floss
Spellbinders ~ Labels 5
"With Thanks" stamp
brown ink
 

Be sure to come back tomorrow for one more Thanksgiving card as part of the Die Cuttin' Diva design team. Then it will be Christmas card time! I am actually excited this year for the holidays. Can you believe I saw someone with their Christmas lights on last night? They were super pretty, but my thought is you wait until the Friday after Thanksgiving. What do you think?

 

Looking forward to seeing all the Thanksgiving projects you make this week.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana