Thanks...You Can Never Have Too Many

Hello Crafty Friends,

We had a busy morning here...had to take the daughter to Tack Shack and buy some new riding gear (Ariat tall boots and a helmet). She hasn't had anything new in YEARS, so it was time. She is hoping to compete one day and with the fabulous instructor she now has, she should do well!

Seems like I NEVER have enough thank you cards. I needed one yesterday and didn't have any available. Isn't that always the way. Time to create a small stash!

Here is the first one...

I used the Stick It Down sketch. First time I am joining this challenge, but I am hoping to make it regularly. I think the sketch changes once a month.

I used Scribble Roses and a stitched circle by My Favorite Things. The sentiment was cut on my Cricut ~ "Just Because" Cards. 

Other Challenges:

Little Red Wagon ~ Thank You

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Allsorts ~ Ribbon & Lace

Time to get busy and work on a Design Team project now!

Have a great night and enjoy your Sunday!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

August Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by.  I am a little late with my post this morning because my daughter had her wisdom teeth removed yesterday and she was not doing well with the meds. I had to stay with her all day to make sure she was ok. Hopefully she will be feeling better today. 

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Hope you will join us!

This Week's Challenge...

A Sketch

I ran out of "Thank You" cards at my Card Party on Saturday, so I am making more. 

Here is the sketch for August. Remember it can be flipped or rotated as long as you can still see the basic sketch. Use your imagination!

Bright colors and an over-sized flower

I cut thanks out at 2 1/4" from the "Just Because" Cricut cartridge.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Sketch" challenge. The other design team members have shared wonderful interpretations of the sketch. Be sure to check them out today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Yeehaw! It's Your Birthday!

Hello Crafty Friends,

Thought I'd share a personalized western birthday card I made for a rootin' and a tootin' buckaroo. It is a bit different than all the Easter projects that have been created during the past two weeks. Variety is good, so you don't get bored!

The cowboy boot from "Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge is adhered with foam dots.

Personalization makes the card unique and that much more special for the recipient. 

The inside coordinates with the cover.

Other Materials:

K&Company papers

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge ~ font

star stickers

brown ink

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

How About Some Fruit at DoubleClick Skittles

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by today for a new challenge at DoubleClick Skittles! Back to School has been in full swing for the past two weeks (the projects submitted for the last challenge were awesome), which mean summer is winding down. Even though it may be the end of summer it sure is hot still (it has been in the mid 90's here in Florida with a heat index of 100). When it gets that hot you need a refreshing way to cool down.

This Week's Challenge...Use any Fruit

In honor of peach month

Here is my Design Team project... 

I chose a pitcher of lemonade and a couple lemons since the tart taste makes me pucker up, but cools me down! My daughter's favorite is currently raspberry lemonade. Oooh...it is super yummy too!

I used Savory Cricut cartridge for the pitcher (2 3/4") and Just Because Cards Cricut cartridge for the lemons (cut at 2", p. 73) and sentiment (cut at 1", (p. 73). The base (3 1/2") is from Campin' Critters...love the shapes you can use on this cartridge.  

Spring Yellow Skittles ~ 25 in a pack 

These Skittles are super easy to adhere to your project. I use a Martha Stewart glue pen and they won't fall off! They add some dimension and character to all your projects! Get a set today! LOTS of colors to chose from!

Hope you will join us at DoubleClick Skittles this week for our "Use any Fruit" challenge. The other design team members have done a fantastic job with apples, oranges, and lemons,  so be sure to check them out! Be sure to enter, so you can win some skittles for Challenge #4.

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

A Cherry on Top Birthday

Only two days...that is until Winter Break begins. No plans to travel anywhere, but that is actually good. That means more time to be crafty! I am beginning to make a list of different techniques/projects that I have said I wanted to make, but never have...twisted easel card, paper piecing...what else should I add?  The sewing machine needs to be pulled out too since I have only used it a couple times!

 

Happy Birthday

This card is for someone who shares their birthday with Christmas Day. I have a student in my class that has a birthday on the sane day. Who knew the 15th was so popular.

 I used "Just Because" Cards to cut this cake (p. 45) at 6". I scattered pink pearls on the frosting and glitterized the cherry.

 I used the Hey Cupcake! stamp set from Jaded Blossom. This is one of the many sets I purchased during the Black Friday sale. Some of you may remember, but for those that missed the news...It was my 20th Anniversary that weekend, so my hubby told me to get a few...I ended up picking 9 sets! There are still a few more on my Wish List, but I will have to wait until I sell a few more cards or Valentine's Day.

Other Materials:

My Mind's Eye paper ~ Merry Little Christmas stack

pink and white card stock

pink and green pearls

pink glitter

brown and pink ink

pink crinkle ribbon

My Christmas present is supposed to arrive Friday (or Monday if USPS is delayed with the weather). I am excited my new Cameo will be here soon, but I still have to wait until Christmas to open it. That is okay! It sure is something to look forward to!

Thanks for stopping by!
Georgiana

Going Buggy at Whimsical Designs

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Welcome back for another Whimsical Wednesday.

 

 This week's challenge...

Going Buggy

You may use an insect or animal.

 

Here is my final Design Team project...

Since I recently used a butterfly I decided to use a ladybug...actually a "love bug".

I used the following sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches.

This ladybug was cut from "Just Because" Cards.

 Whimsical Designs stamp ~ "With Love" set

Other Materials:

Basic Grey papers ~ Serendipity stack

red, black, and cream card stock

pink pearls

pink liquid pearls

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

wiggly eyes

 

This Week's Sponsor...

~ QKR Stampede ~

5 digital images

 

Thank you Stephanie for allowing me to be on your Whimsical Team. I have enjoyed the challenges, fell in love with your stamps, and I will miss sharing with the other DT sisters. They are such a creative team and I look forward to seeing future projects.

 

Hope you will join us this week at Whimsical Designs for the "Going Buggy" challenge. I am looking forward to seeing your projects. 

 

 Stay Creative,

Georgiana

3 Months Till Christmas Hop / Challenge

  Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today is the 25th of the month, which means it is time for our Christmas countdown. There are now 3 months till Santa's arrival. I took last month off from the hop so I am behind by a couple cards, but I am sure there will be more time and challenges (see below) to make holiday cards.

 

Here are my Christmas cards...

~ Die-Cut ~

Materials:

Heidi Grace paper ~ Jolly

white card stock

"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ gingerbread (p. 58) cut at 5 1/4"

green ribbon

green gems

wiggly eyes 

 

~ Digi/Stamp ~

Materials:

Bo Bunny paper ~ St Nick Toyland

gold card stock

Recollections holiday stamps

gold ink

gold ribbon

gold gems

 

 A Christmas Challenge:

You will have one week to create two holiday cards...one using a die-cut and another card using a stamp or digi. You may choose any color, sketch, or combine with other challenges, but please post both cards together. One winner will be picked randomly and announced Wednesday, October 3rd. The prize will be a variety of crafting goodies...Oooh, I love surprises! Have you seen all the crafting goodies at the stores already? Hobby Lobby has aisles full of ornaments, trees, stickers, etc.

 

Here is this month's line-up...

Shari ~  http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/

Tara ~  http://craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/ 

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

Sara ~  http://sarashobbyistapartment.blogspot.com/ (Next)

Kerry ~ http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/

Mary ~ http://www.maryshappyplace.com/ 

 

If you are interested in joining next month, just leave a comment. You will feel quite relieved knowing you are getting your holiday cards done in advance and you can spend all that extra time with the family instead when it is most important.

 

Now hop on over to see what Sara has made for this month's holiday cards.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Graduation Thanks

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy Father's Day!

I hope all those Dad and husbands are being treated well for their special day. We do not have any plans for today, except to go to an early dinner. We gave my hubby all his Father's Day cards and he loved them.

Here is my project for today...

a thank you card that my son is going to use for graduation. Not sure who is going to give it to yet, but he can decide later today so it can go out in the mail tomorrow.    

 I used Birthday Bash (p. 40) to create the card base...another shaped card! Yeah! I have a box of invitation envelopes that I purchased at Walmart, so I cut the base (6 1/4") as large as I can to fit comfortably.

The stars are double cut at 2" using the Celebrations Cricut cartridge shadow feature (p. 110). I then ran two stars thru my small Xyron machine and added white glitter. There is a foam dot in-between to add dimension.

I used the Spellbinders ~ Picot Edge Circles for the focal point. Hint...use wax paper between the paper and die cut to prevent sticking and tearing.

Pearls add a special touch!

Other Materials:

red and white card stock

blue star pattern paper came from scrap box

"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ Thanks cut at 2"

blue ribbon

white pearls

Challenges:

Simply Crafts ~ Star

Go Fish Challenge ~ Patriotic

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks Teachers

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

My daughter wanted to bring thank you cards to her 6 teachers, and since she has been studying for finals I volunteered to make them. I used the same sketch for all of them.

 My Design Team project...

 Materials:

Various papers from K&Company, SEI, and Me & My Big Ideas

cardstock

gems & pearls

Locker Talk Cricut cartridge ~ center images

"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ Thanks sentiment

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

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks for the Boot

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...

Anything Goes

These are the best challenge weeks since you get to be creative and make what you like or need. Whether it is a birthday, thank you, or a good luck card you need, you may pick.

My Design Team project...

Materials:

Flair Design paper

"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ boot (p. 65) cut at 3 3/4" and sentiment (p. 55) cut at 2 1/2"

black, brown, and cream card stock

red and brown buttons

light brown braiding cord

Other Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Red

This Week's Sponsor...

Joy's Life

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

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Many Thanks with Gumdrops

Happy New Year!

Here is the Thank You card that my friend requested...bright and bling. I actually used a sketch from a new challenge (link is below).

Look I am getting good at heat embossing. I have two colors (silver and clear) now and need to work on collecting more. I even picked up a static bag today from Michaels and used the 50% off coupon. I found a new link that you may be interested in if you like heat embossing...WOW Embossing Powder. They are having a giveaway.

Materials:

Just Because Cards cartridge ~ gumdrops (p. 28) cut at 5 1/4"

Winter Woodland  cartridge ~ circles cut at 1 1/4"

brightly colored papers and black cardstock are from the scrap box

silver and white cardstock

green ribbon

silver gems

Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Any project new or old

DL.Art ~ Thank You card

Hiding in my Craft Room ~ Freestyle

DYSU Challenge ~ Rainbow of Colors

If the Shoe Fits ~ Use Your Stash

Craft Junkie Too ~ T.G.I.F Linky Party

Seems a Little Sketchy

I also made this card using the same sketch. I actually made it first, but I didn't think it was bright enough. The raccoon is super cute though with his mask.

Materials:

Live Simply cartridge ~ raccoon cut at 2 1/2"

K&Company papers

purple cardstock

blue ribbon

purple gems

thanks stamp

wiggly eyes 

Thank Ewe

Look...I am back with another card this evening. I am having a great time crafting and sharing my cards with my daughter and husband (although they do not seem as excited as me). I can not quite figure out why not. : ) That is okay. I will keep creating anyways!

I followed another sketch to create this "fluff" card. I do love sketches! I found this one at Deconstructing Jen when I was looking thru the Feline Playful postings.

If you are interested in viewing the handbook of images and features available on this cartridge, be sure to click the following link...

http://www.cricut.com/res/handbooks/JustBecauseCards.pdf

Materials:

We R Memory Keepers paper ~ Venetian Stripes Sky

Making Memories paper ~ Yellow Gingham

Just Becuase Cards cartridge ~ p. 35 and p. 45

Swirl Cuttlebug folder

white and blue cardstock

wiggly eye

blue ribbon

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Gingham (or Plaid)

Stamp, Scrap and Doodle ~ Favorite color (brown and blue)

Corrosive Challenge Blog ~ Punches/ Die Cuts

Inspire Me Fridays ~ #25 Anything Goes

Until next time,

Georgiana