It's a Week Full of Love at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

Valentine's Day is only a few days away. I am looking forward to visiting the classes to see all the students' cards and see how they enjoy their parties. I am already starting to feel the love!

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ Love ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I made these Hershey Nugget boxes from My Scrap Chick for a few of my co-workers. The base of the box is heavy white cardstock and the sliding lid is paper from Pebbles. Some of the boxes have a heart window cut out while a couple don't. I used transparency film to cover the windows so there was no poking the candy treat.

 Each nugget was wrapped using the Jaded Blossom candy wrap die. I found some red, white, and pink twine in my stash and added a tiny tag stamped by My Craft Spot (closed).

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Love" challenge. The design team sure is feeling smitten with their awesome projects! If you like what you see, please become a follower so you do not miss any of my creations.  Be sure to leave your blog name and I will stop by to see what you have been making!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

February Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

The week is off to a great start and there is plenty going on until the weekend. I have a trip to the Wellness Bus today, tutoring after school, an eye appointment on Wednesday, and a CAS meeting on Friday. Never a dull moment! I am thinking about taking a trip to MFT on Saturday morning since I won a gift certificate the other day and I really like a few of the new release items (like the ostriches, super dogs, and confetti stencil). 

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ February's Sketch ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I really like this MFT heart tree die, but it is a lot of work piecing it back together in the variety of colors. Thanks goodness for the Silhouette Pick-Me-Up stick. I used the colors from the plaid paper for the leaves and hearts.

The stamped sentiment is by Whimsical Designs (closed and not available).

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "February's Sketch" challenge. The design team has quite a variety, so be sure to check them out.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Anything Goes at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday was our school's Science Fair. It was the first one that I help organized and it went well. I tallied all the scores last night and the winners will be announced today during our Sauce and Science Night. We have a science museum (Orlando Science Center) coming to school with 15 different stations for the students to enjoy.

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ Anything Goes ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I just fell in love with this MFT Entwined Hearts die when it was first released and I like it even more now that I have actually used it myself. It cut the glitter paper so smoothly.

I cut the die twice...once in red to get the outline and then in black to piece together the inside of the hearts. So many options with mixing and matching!

I used red glitter paper for the MFT word beautiful since that is how I feel about the layout of these hearts. The stamped sentiment is by Scrappy Moms Stamp (closed).

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge. The design team must have had Valentine's Day on their minds too since there are so many lovely projects.

Stay Creative,

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

Gift Card Holder

Hello Everyone!

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas and Not Just Cards. This is an easy one to combine and it can actually be for any occasion.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Gift Card Holders at Die Cuttin Divas ~

~ Anything Goes at Not Just Cards ~

Here is my Design Team project...

It is a polar bear hug that I found at the Silhouette Design Store by JM Rush.

This was super easy to create. First, you cut the polar bear base/body and then the hat, mittens, and facial parts. All the pieces align nicely.

The gift card fits in the bottom pocket. A sentiment can be added if desired.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Gift Card Holders" challenge or at Not Just Cards since you can create anything you'd like.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks or Thanksgiving Challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Everyone,

Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends. There is so much to be thankful for and I am hoping you have the opportunity to share that with someone today.

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. It started on Tuesday, but you may be able to find some time around the holiday or shopping to create a thank you card. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Thanks or Thanksgiving ~

Here is my Design Team project...

We are going to my in-laws today and I decided to make some candy treats for the guests.

I love the fall colored M&Ms which are perfect for this time of year.

Here is a close-up...

Materials:

Kraft, maroon, and cream card stock

My Craft Spot Tiny Doilies Metal Dies

Jaded Blossom Let's Talk Turkey stamp

Potting Soil Archival Ink

brown organza ribbon

1" x 8" clear candy bags by Blendz Paper Etc.

M&Ms

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Thanks or Thanksgiving" challenge. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Lots of Layers at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations. 

I have been super busy working out lately and taking quite a few classes at our local Y.  I am hoping to tone up and lose some weight before school starts in three weeks . The scale hasn't changed much, so I am being optimistic it is muscles since I am taking a bunch of strength training classes. Today I am feeling it, so I hope that means it is working. 

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Every Tuesday a new theme is posted and we always have a Guest Diva and a generous sponsor.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Lots of Layers ~

Here is my Design Team project...

Our sponsor, Dreaming Tree, offered a file to each design team member. Leo, founder, has numerous free files to try and elaborate svg files for the more advanced artist. I chose the Give a Gift Bundle and here is one of the five pieces. It is called Dainty Gift Bag. 

I used my Cameo to cut the svg file and assembled it using a Zig glue pen. I did watch a video on how to assemble the pieces because the first one I made I did glue the front flap on incorrectly. 

The teal polka dot paper is by Core'dinations and the striped paper is by PhotoPlay.

Other Challenges:

Brown Sugar ~ Two Patterned Papers

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft ~ Anything Goes

This Week's Sponsor...
~ Dreaming Tree ~

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Lots of Layers" challenge. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Using Circles at Die Cuttin' Divas to Celebrate a Birthday

Hello Everyone!

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ Circles ~

Here is my Design Team project...

Circles and polka dots go together in my mind since they are the same shape.

The birthday bear is by MFT. I used Tim Holtz oxide inks (vintage photo, lucky clover, blue jeans, and abandoned coral) to add color to him.

The stamped sentiment is by MFT ~ Birthday Bears set.

Other Challenges:

My Favorite Things ~ Beary Birthday

The Paper Players ~ Celebration Theme

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Circles" challenge. Our sponsor this week is Lawn Fawn.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Personalized Birthday Using Die Cuttin' Diva Sketch

Happy Saturday,

I have a couple personalized birthday cards to share that I made for a friend's grandkids. This Minnie Mouse is a favorite...it's just so cute with all the pink. I cut the Minnie and letters/number with my Cameo, the stitched dies and stamped sentiment are by MFT, and the pattern papers are from Paper Studio. I added a few sequins since girls love bling.

I used the following sketch from Die Cuttin' Divas for my Minnie Mouse card.

I used my Cameo to cut the tractor and letters/number. The stamped sentiment is by Cardz TV Stamps and the stitched dies are by MFT.

Other Challenges:

Always Happy Birthday ~ Birthday

DL.Art ~ July's Linky Party

Love to Craft ~ Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Birthday

Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes

 I took really quick pictures rather than pulling out the light box, but I plan on setting it back up today. I need to put away a bunch of stamps and get organized. Feeling good and productive!

Enjoy your weekend,

Georgiana 

3-2-1: I Turtley Adore You at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by!

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ 3- 2 - 1 ~

You must use 3 pattern papers, 2 embellishments, and 1 ribbon or bow.

Here is my Design Team project...

I had two these pattern papers sitting on my craft table and decided to finally use them...I just had to choose a third piece to fit the challenge. I used two skittles from DoubleClick and finally added a twine bow for the third component of the 3-2-1. 

I used the following sketch from Sunday Stamps.

I just received the MFT turtle in the mail and had to use it right away. After I stamped it, I realized I should have used my daughter's technique. She heat embosses the stamped image with clear embossing powder. It makes a sharp outline and prevents bleeding. If I have time after school, I may give it another try and replace my image. 

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "3-2-1" challenge. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Golfer's Day at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by!

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ Golfer's Day ~

We did watch some of The Masters this past weekend. We were rooting for Ricki Fowler although we like many of the other players. He had a great game, so maybe next year he will win. Have you ever seen The Golf Boys videos? The first one is Oh Oh Oh and the other is 2.Oh.

Here is my Design Team project...

When I saw this golf bag, I thought it was going to be a cool treat.  While preparing, cutting, and assembling I was not impressed (the instructions were not very clear). It was a bit complicated and the size really is giant. I was at Wal-Mart last night after 9pm buying this huge candy bar, so I could get it all done. I would have preferred a regular size candy bar then I could make a bunch. Now that I am finished, it is pretty neat (but I was not thinking that along the way). 

The other side...

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Golfer's Day" challenge. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana