Green is Good Blog Hop ~ Let's Celebrate Earth Day!

 Something recycled...something repurposed. Perhaps a milk jug turned into a scoop...or a tin can made into a pencil holder. Maybe your kids planted some trees to help the environment...or maybe you did. There are tons of ways to get greener in everyday life. Today we are showing off our creations to celebrate Earth Day 2013.

 
Factoid...Earth Day is observed on April 22 and was started in the United States in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to create awareness for the Earth's environment and to encourage conservation efforts. In 1990, Earth Day was taken international, and today, more than 500 million people in 175 countries observe Earth Day.

If you’re just starting here make sure to head over to the beginning with Jessi at My Life in Arts’ n Crafts’. I hear she’s giving away some goodies too!

Here is my Earth Day project...

Love the Earth

 I chose this Earth cut since it represents our cause. We need to take care of where we live and how we treat our planet, so it will be a safe and clean place for future generations.  

The Earth sits on an action wobble and moves (maybe even rotates a little...just doesn't revolve).

Materials:

papers from scrap box (see below)

Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge ~ Heart Earth (p. 39) 3 1/4" and sentiment 1"

red heart buttons

willow green organdy ribbon

Glossy Accents

action wobble

Challenge:
2 Sisters ~ Blue or Green
 

Earth Day Goal...Use these scraps

Another Factoid...FORTY MILLION TONS of paper is discarded each year in the United States. That's a little less than half of the overall paper used in the country each year - the U.S. uses about 85 million tons of paper and paperboard, and recycles about 45 million tons of that. By most standards that is an excellent recycling rate, but it's almost disheartening to know that "only" wasting forty million tons of paper is a good thing.

Blog Candy...

One lucky person will be randomly selected to win a surprise goodie pack. Leave a comment stating whether or not you recycle and what items if you do. Me...I do recycle! Paper, junk mail, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass, and plastic bags. The winner will be announced later this week.

 

Here is the line-up...

Jessi - http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.com

Michele - http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com...

An'Jenic - http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/

Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/ (That's Me!)

Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/ (Next!)

Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com

Pam - www.scrappletree.com

Angela - http://angelascraftyspot.blogspot.com/

Daphne - http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com/

Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

Holli - http://Sunflowerholli.blogspot.com/

 Now head on over to Robin to see her Earth Day project.

Stay creative and please recycle!
Georgiana

Buzzzz...Buzzzz...I'm Thinking of You

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Welcome back for another Whimsical Wednesday.

Today's challenge is to create a shaped card...any shape, but not a square. First, I was going to create a circular card, but I didn't want it to roll away. Yes, believe it not I have made cards that roll! So...I decided to make a pentagon shape card...a 5 sided polygon (We will be working on Geometry next week.).

 

Here is my Design Team project...

The Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge has quite a few bases you can choose from. Just use the sign feature.

I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to use this embossing folder I special ordered. It is by Tim Holtz and it was in a two pack with a bubble wrap design.

 I added brown glitter glue to his bodice and antennae.

  Here is a sample of the sign feature.

Materials:
American Crafts paper
blue, brown, and white card stock
Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge ~ base (p. 40) cut at 4 1/2"
Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge ~ bee (p 37) cut at 2"
Tim Holtz (Sizzix) hexagon embossing folder
brown glitter glue
brown ribbon
brown pearls
wiggly eyes
Whimsical Designs stamp ~ Everyday Sentiments

 Vintage Photo ink by Tim Holtz

 

This week's sponsor...

Creating Bug on the Loose

4 digi stamps

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

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Here Comes Peter Cottontail and a Giveaway

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Happy Friday!

It is the end of the week, which means Spring Break is almost over. Unfortunately, I did not get much crafting done during my time off, but my living room and dining room have been redecorated. A huge wall mirror was removed, the wall was repainted, new curtains hung, and an area carpet was replaced. Oh yeah...and a new chocolate brown (YES, my favorite color) leather couch and recliner have been ordered. All in all, Spring Break was quite productive!

 

Friday also means...

It's time for a new challenge at Little Scrap Pieces.

The Challenge...Use a Bunny.

Loving the swirls on the white bunny.

Hoping you have a Happy Easter!

Materials:

Heidi Grace papers

white card stock

Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge ~ frame

Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge ~ bunny

Holiday Cakes Cricut cartridge ~ sentiment

coral ribbon

green button

white embroidery floss

wiggly eye

Other Challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks ~ Easter
Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Easter
Crafty Creations Ch ~ Easter
Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ Easter
Party Time Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes
Fantabulous Cricut ~ Easter
 

Don't forget to enter the 1,000 Followers Giveaway! Carri and I are celebrating and want to share with you!

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

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Whimsical Pastels

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Welcome back for another Whimsical Wednesday.

Here is a photo to help inspire you to create a project using pastels for this week's challenge. 

 

Here is my Design Team project...

Treats for someone...oh...So Super Sweet!

 It is easiest for me to work in an assembly line mode. Prepare all the cuts, fill the bags, create the stamped tags, and then piece it all together.

 Lime, Blue Raspberry, Orange, Cherry, Grape, and Lemon flavored jelly beans. What is your favorite flavor? Mine...I like them ALL!

I recently starting stamping my dies to match the colors I needed. There are so many options with Spellbinders and you get a different look every time. All my tags match the bows.

Materials:

K&Company pattern papers

pale yellow and white card stock

Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge ~ Oblong Swirl2 (p. 39)

Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge ~ bunny (p. 72) cut at 1 3/4"

Spellbinder ~ Beaded Ovals

pastel ribbons

pom poms 

Whimsical Designs stamp ~ Whimsical Fun set

various ink colors

 

This week's sponsor...

Beccy's Place

3 digis

 

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

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

St. Patrick's Day Challenge at Exploring Cricut

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today there is a new challenge at Exploring Cricut.

 

Theme: Luck of the Irish

Create a project for St. Patrick's Day.

 

I wanted to find something different than a rainbow, shamrock, or leprachaun, so I decided to go with a peacock. Aren't they supposed to bring luck if you see one with its tail feathers open? After doing some research I found out that it use to be bad luck to bring feathers into your home...good thing I don't have any peacock feathers!

 

My Exploring Cricut project...

Materials:

various green papers

Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge ~ peacock cut at 3"

Spellbinders ~ Labels 18

Spellbinders ~ Labels 21

Tim Holtz distressed embossing folder

cream ribbon

shamrock buttons

Studio G stamp

green ink

green pearls

 

Other Challenges:

Simply Create Too ~ St. Patrick's Day or green

Card Makin' Mamas ~ green

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Dies

Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings ~ green and ribbon

Crafty Creations Challenge ~ green

Partytime Tuesdays ~ Die-cuts

Clear it Out Challenges ~ St. Patrick's Day/green

  

Can't wait to see what you make. Stop by Exploring Cricut to see the other design team projects.

 

Oh yeah! Be sure to wear green on St. Patrick's Day so you do not get pinched. I know I need to or my students might get me!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Congrats to an A+ Teacher

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

A co-worker asked me to make a card for one of her friends who was named Rookie Teacher of the Year at her school. Of course, I told her I would be more than happy. Now I hope she is happy with the card.

Each of our schools nominates a Rookie and a Teacher of the Year, then it is a long process that takes months before the Teacher of the Year is named for our county. There is a written portfolio, an interview, and observations. Then it is narrowed to the top 5. At the ceremony in February, the Teacher of the Year for the county is announced.

 

A few years ago I made it to the top ten, which was just fine with me. I didn't want to stand in front of a room of 400 people and give a speech. Perhaps in a few years I may have the opportunity again and I will be ready to speak to a large audience. It sure is different speaking to a room full of kids than adults.

Here are my scraps I used.

Materials:

My Mind's Eye paper ~ Breeze

Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge ~ apple (p. 35) cut at 2"

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge ~ oval 3 1/4" and tag (p. 78) cut at 3/4"

Pink By Design ~ A+ stamp

brown ink

Congrats stamp

blue craft thread

brown gems

 

Challenges:

Cardz TV ~ Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Tag! You're It!

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Scraps

Moving Along w/ the Times ~ Tag It

Paper Crafting Journey ~ Add Bling

The Sweet Stop ~ Sketch

 

Hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

Birthday Blessings Using a Sketch

Happy Diva Tuesday!

Today brings another challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas and what better way to celebrate than with a new project.

Our challenge this week is...

A Sketch 

Here is my Design Team project...

Materials:

DCWV ~ The Gilded Orchard stack

Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge ~ apple (p. 35) cut at 2 1/4"

red and brown buttons

gold ribbon

gold embroidery floss

Card TV stamp ~ "Make a Wish" set

This week's sponsor...

Looking forward to seeing all those projects you create this week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Let's Challenge Each Other with a Bee

Hi!

What a fun time Carri and I have been having today. We decided that we would each create a card using the same challenges (listed below) and then the same exact Cricut cut. Carri selected the bee from Give a Hoot (p. 37). How did I know she was going to pick that one? I am so glad she did! : )

Here is my card...

 Materials:

all papers are from the scrap box

Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge ~ bee (p. 37) cut at 2 1/2"

Swiss Dots embossing folder

black and white buttons

yellow ribbon

yellow craft thread

wiggly eyes

Spellbinder Nestabilities Labels Six ~ sentiment

computer generated sentiment

Here are the challenges we both incorporated:

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Emboss

DL.Art ~ Scrap Card

The Kraft Journal ~ Emboss and Embellish

2 Sisters ~ Inside and Out

Card Patterns ~ Sketch

Be sure to visit Carri now and see how her card looks. It is amazing how we agreed to the same cut and the same challenges, BUT we still have cards that are very unique. I love crafting!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

One World

Good Afternoon Crafty Friends,

Since today is Earth Day, I wanted to make a card to help celebrate. I try to due my part by recycling plastic, paper, aluminum, and glass. We have reduced our water consumption by turning off the sprinklers and we donate our clothes, so they can be reused. I am sure there is much more that we can do to conserve our natural resources, but it is a good start.

Here is today's project...

Materials:

Give a Hoot cartridge ~ raccoon ( p. 29) and sentiment (p.73)

K&Company paper ~ Edamame paper stack

white, blue, green, black, and brown cardstock

Tim Holtz embossing folder ~ wood grain

brown ink

green pearls

This cartridge is perfect for Earth Day and the upcoming Arbor Day. I highly recommend adding it to your wish list.

What is your favorite image?

Challenges:

CPS ~ sketch

Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana