September Challenge at Jaded Blossom

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is a SUPER exciting day! It is my first day as this month's Jaded Blossom's Guest Designer. I have the honor of showcasing the September Release.

It is time for the September Monthly Challenge.

Theme: Fall Colors

Here is my project:

When I think of Fall colors I think of reds, oranges, yellows, and browns...the colors of leaves changing. What better way to celebrate the seasons changing than with Fall M&Ms and a fun owl.

I used the Kind Thanks stamp set for the 1" top. This is a fabulous set since it has so many different ways of saying thank you. It is going to be perfect with all the upcoming holidays!

The tag was cut from the Scallop Slider & Topper Die. I used a Glue Dot to adhere it to the candy tube. The over-sized bow ties the fall colors together with the candy pieces.

I used the Jaded Blossom 1"x 6" clear tube...what a great container to hold so many different types of candy. The top pops on tightly keeping the candy fresh!

This month's JB Monthly Spotlight stamp set is Halloween Treats. It is on sale all month long for $10.99. Get your set today before they run out at that price!

Remember to share all your Jaded Blossom projects in the Garden of Creativity FB group and be sure to check out ALL their great products in the JB store.

Hope you will join this month's Jaded Blossom challenge...Fall Colors. Can't wait to see what you create! Looking forward to sharing the September Release! It's coming soon!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Owl-ways! at 3 Girl JAM

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Welcome back for another 3 Girl JAM creation.

 

Today I am sharing a shaped card with this fun owl from Hoot 'n' Holler. I have been searching my Cricut carts and finding a variety of shapes for the bases. They sure are fun compared to the typical rectangle.

I used Aqua Splash ribbon from the Caribbean Splash Bundle for Oriel the Owl's bow. Then a little more of the bunched ribbon across the bottom. A few orange and aqua buttons with coordinating craft thread.

Other Materials:

pattern papers unknown

orange, black, and white card stock

Sentimentals Cricut cartridge ~ card base (p. 35) cut at 4 3/4"; layers cut at 4 1/2" and 4 1/4"

Hoot 'n' Holler ~ owl#17 cut at 3 1/2"

orange and teal buttons

orange and teal craft thread

My Pink Stamper stamp

black ink

Do you need to order some crinkle ribbon? LOTS of colors to choose from and there are some on sale too. Be sure to use my code GC10 for a 10% discount.

Caribbean Splash Bundle ~$4.97 ~ 4 yds of each color

  You still have time for the current challenge. Be sure to join us!
Anything Goes with Ribbon
January 4th - January 30th

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Hoot, Hoot Hooray!

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy Veteran's Day!

Today we did not have the day off from school, but many places were closed in town. My class stayed busy and learned a lot about Jamestown, clichés, and the inner planets. Tomorrow is going to be another great day to learn.

 

Here is a new Cricut project...

Looks like a fancy dancing owl.

 

  I used the following sketch...

I added some brown glitter glue to create a sparkle on the chest.

Materials:

papers from scrap box

Hoot N' Holler Cricut cartridge ~ owl 2 1/2"

Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge ~ oval (p. 45)

brown glitter glue

My Craft Spot stamp

 

Challenges:

Docerela Creations ~ Brown and Orange

House That Stamps Built ~ sketch

Paper Playtime ~ sparkle

 

Hope you have a great night,

Georgiana

Birthday Hoots at Exploring Cricut

Good Morning Crafty Friends,

 

After making LOTS of Christmas cards this season, I decided I needed to start working on Birthday cards. I have one or two in my stock pile and that is not nearly enough to even get me through January. I am hoping there will be new challenges after the first of the year (since many have been on break for the holidays), so I can begin entering my projects.

 

Speaking of challenges...Exploring Cricut has a new challenge beginning this Monday and Die Cuttin' Diva begins Tuesday. Both are offering great prizes too!

 

 Here is my Exploring Cricut project...

I did use a bow maker to make the triple crinkle ribbon bow.

I used mini glue dots to bunch the ribbon. If interested, please click here to see a pictorial.

Inside message simply reads...

Materials:

Campin' Critters Cricut cartridge ~ card base (p. 40) cut at 4 1/2"

Hoot 'n' Holler Cricut cartridge ~ owl16 cut at 2 3/4"

Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge ~ present (p. 22) cut at 3"

kraft paper

K&Company papers

3GJ crinkle ribbon

button

cream craft thread

Hope you will join us at Exploring Cricut for our new challenge that begins Monday.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Mr. Owl Says..."Party Time!"

Good Morning Crafty Friends,

Exploring Cricut just had a challenge for "Red, White, and Blue" and the projects were amazing! Beginning this Monday, there will be a new challenge that you will not want to miss.

Here is my Design Team project for Exploring Cricut...

I am still working on cards for the Pampered Chef party...only three more weeks to prepare. I haven't counted how many cards I have yet, but I am going to keep creating! I want to "wow" the party-goers!

Materials:

My Mind's Eye ~ Lime Twist stack

black cardstock

Hoot "n" Holler Cricut cartridge ~ owl cut at 3" and hat cut at 1 3/4"

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ balloon (p. 30) cut at 2 1/2"

wiggly eyes

turquoise craft thread

Cardz TV stamp ~ Make a Wish

Versafine Onyx Black stamp pad

Challenges:

Docerela Challenge ~ Anything Goes
Little Scrap Pieces ~ Anything Goes

Have a great day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

It's Your Day (I Mean My Day) at Exploring Cricut

Good Morning,

Today is a great day...it's Saturday!

Yesterday was our last full day of school and next week the students have 3 fun-filled early dismissal days. We have a talent show, yearbook signing, a pizza party, and an award assembly. I am looking forward to Monday/Tuesday since I applied for a pilot program for next school year and I find out then. It is a chance to try something new in the class and integrate all the subjects. I will share more if I get the position.

Today is also my Exploring Cricut day. I post a project using my Cricut (Expression) every other Saturday.  I tend to use my Cricut for most of my projects, but this is a requirement for the challenges posted every other Monday. Be sure to check it out!

Here is my Design Team project for Exploring Cricut...

Materials:

Hoot 'n Holler Cricut Lite cartridge ~ party hat cut at 3"

Celebrations Cricut cartridge ~ sentiment

Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Five ~ background shape

background paper from scrap box

blue, green, and yellow card stock

green and yellow ribbon

green gems

Have a great day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

It's Your Day with Purple, Orange, and Black

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 color challenge

Orange, Purple, and Black

I was a bit worried at first since I thought these colors were related only to Halloween, but once I started creating this card I realized the flexibility you have to design any type of card/project. I decided to use a birthday theme.

Here is my Design Team project...

Materials:

Hoot 'n Holler cartridge ~owl cut at 2 3/4" and balloon cut at 3 1/4"

Celebrations cartridge ~ sentiment

Recollections paper ~ Ravenhead Manor stack

purple, black, and orange card stock

orange ribbon

black craft thread

orange gems

This Week's Sponsor...

BugBites

Thanks Barb!

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

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Beware of "The Owl"

Thanks for stopping by today. My daughter and I went to the store this morning searching for some good deals, but didn't find too many. We are going to try another part of town this evening (since the boys are camping). I did get some textured card stock at Joanns for $1.88 a pack and a new sanding block. I had to give it a try and check out what I made.

I embossed this black core paper I have had and then used my new sanding block to create this spooky effect. Looking forward to using it for some other projects.

Materials:

K&Company ~ KP Halloween Pad

Recollections Colored Core Paper Pad

Hoot 'n Holler cartridge ~ owl cut at 4"

October 31st cartridge ~ BEWARE, moon, and bats cut at 1/2"

graveyard embossing folder (see below)

sanding cube

purple gems

black and orange ribbon

image of embossing folder used

 Challenges:

Paper Playtime ~ black, orange, and purple

Cardz TV ~ Halloween with Owl

Cooking with Cricut ~ Anything Goes

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Halloween

Love to Crop ~ Embossing

Really Reasonable Ribbon's Rambling ~ Halloween (plus ribbon)

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Hoo-lidays: Christmas in July Hop, Day 2

Welcome back my crafty friends and Thank You for joining us for our Christmas in July Blog Hop, Day 2! You should have arrived here from Tiffany at Sparkled Memories. If you just happened to stumble upon this hop, please be sure to go back to Elaine's blog @ ExpressionsByElaine so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects we have to share.

Today I made a wall hanging instead of a card.

 I bought this plain green plaque at Hobby Lobby after Christmas last year for 70% off. Do you ever do that? You buy something because it is on sale and you just know you will find a use for it later. I do that ALL the time! I can't pass up a great deal!

I used Hoot 'n Holler to cut out the owl at 4" and his hat at 2". The green and blue paper is K&Company holiday stack from last season.

 The trees  were cut from Doodlecharms at 3", 3 1/2", 4", and 4 1/2". I embossed them with Swiss Dots and then inked both the tops and trunks.  

I created a 2" topper from Hoot 'n Holler, provided the owl with a present, and created snow with my Fiskar paper edger and Swirls folder. There are a few blue and red buttons in the corners.

I hope you have enjoyed all the projects and will come back once more for the final day. I would like to say "Thank you again" for stopping by and sharing your holiday memory. I remember when I lived up north we would go sledding down the middle of the road since we lived on a steep hill. You didn't have to worry about cars because they couldn't make it up the icy roads and they would just slip backwards. It is strange...I do NOT like cold weather any more and I do not miss the snow either.  

Since this is a Christmas hop, I have a gift for one lucky person. It is a Cuttlebug embossing folder ~ Moroccan print. Please leave a comment each day for a greater chance of winning. Be sure to include what you like about the holidays, your blog address (if you have one), and your e-mail. The winner will be announced Wednesday, July 27th.

Your next and last stop will be Candace at Scrappin 2 Little Princesses. Enjoy!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana