Thanks to the Mesmerizing Mandala

Hello Crafty Friends,

Thank you for coming back to Carson's Creations to see what is new.
The students head back to school today after being off for two weeks. I sent home some math packets on the last day before break, so I am looking forward to seeing how many students actually completed the work and submit it. I told the teachers I would collect, grade and provide a treat for each of the students. Hoping for a BIG pile. 

More exciting news for us Math and Science nerds...we had a gentleman, Mr. Phil, donate a Celestron Telescope. A couple 5th grade teachers and I met with him and was briefed on how to use it and we have decided to go back to school this Saturday night and put it to use. I am SUPER excited to see the night sky through a new lens. Hoping to see a planet.

Today I am sharing a pair of thank you cards I created using distress oxides, a mandala die cut, and the sentiment thanks.

First, I inked the white cardstock with distress oxides (colors listed below) and then placed a MFT snowy stencil on top. I used a mister to spray some water and then dabbed it dry (which slightly removed some of the ink). I used Blueprints #27 to cut the scalloped rectangular background. 

Once the background was completely dry, I added the white MFT mandala and scattered a few white pearls. The sentiment "thanks" is by Paper Smooches and I cut it with my Cuttlebug. 

Distress Oxide Ink colors:

Worn Lipstick

Abandoned Coral

Wilted Violet

Faded Jeans

I am really enjoying using my new Christmas goodies and I received an e-mail yesterday that another package from MFT is on its way. Now I need the weekend to get here so I have free time to create. The hardest decision will be...what should I use?!?! 

Happy New Year!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

THANKS ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy Saturday!

Since my daughter and I have finished making holiday cards and tags for our Carson's Cards for Cancer fundraiser, I have been able to focus on other projects. I have been looking for challenges, but there are not to many right now since most design teams are on break until after the first of the year. I was fortunate to find a CAS (clean and simple) one that I liked. I am making a few more thank you cards for a teacher at school and I need to add some to my stash.

I used the following sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

The big THANKS die is by My Favorite Things and was cut with my Cuttlebug. I added a black shadow to the pink letters to match the trim and card base. The woodgrain paper is by My Mind's Eye ~ 6" x 6" Wood stack.

I have a few other projects that I have been working that I will be sharing during the next couple of days. Be sure to stop by often for lots of new projects. Can you believe it is almost 2019?!?!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Snow Bunny

Happy Sunday,

This morning my hubby and I went to get our pictures taken as part of a fundraiser for my brother-in-law who was just diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. My wonderful niece and her best friend organized the entire event to raise money to go toward his treatment. It was a bit cloudy and windy, but who cares! It was all for a good cause. We did take the dog to the farm and she had a good time checking out the cows. I am thinking about organizing a card drive and then donate the money to his treatment. Has anyone ever done that? If so, please give me input! 

Today's project...

I have finally started the holiday cards. If I am going to do this card drive I better put it into overdrive and start producing more cuties like this one.

This Snow Bunny was a freebie at Treasure Box Designs but has since moved to the winter collection. All his edges were inked with a Distress Oxide ~ black soot.

The Merry Christmas is a MFT die which was cut with my Cuttlebug. I think the pink "pops" on the blue and it brings out the bunny's cute little nose.

Challenges:

Little Red Wagon ~ Leftovers (grey and pink cardstock is from scrap pile)

Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Stitched Dies (MFT rectangle and circle)

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Anything Goes

The Paper Players ~ It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

2 Crafty Critters Crazies ~ Anything Goes with a Critter

52 Christmas Card Throwdown ~ Any 2017 Challenge (Christmas Pets, Oct.)

Off to make some other projects. Please don't forget...feel free to tell me your thoughts about organizing a card drive!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Show Me Some Tags at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday,

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Every Tuesday a new theme is posted and we typically have a Guest Diva too. Currently the challenges are planned and booked until April 2019 with a few openings in May and June. If interested just leave me a message.

This past weekend I worked on a few projects and it felt good to pull out the holiday supplies. I searched for dies, stamps, papers, and svg files. Fun! Fun! Fun! Let the holiday spirit run wild!  

This Week's Challenge...

~ Tags ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I love the treat tag die from Jaded Blossom since they cut and layer so easily. They can be used for any occasion, but with Christmas on my mind  it was easy to decide. The bottom layer of the tag was cut in red glitter paper. It was in a 6 x 6 stack I bought at Target a couple years ago after the holidays for 70% off (the green glitter paper was in the same stack too). 

The snowmen are Recollection stickers. It's amazing what you will find in your Christmas craft boxes if you just look. I have the tendency to buy new when there are sales, but these were too cute not to use. The winter trees were cut with a My Favorite Things dies.

The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Winter Wishes set. The green ribbon matches those trees perfectly.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Tags" challenge. Be sure to check out the other design team projects. The tags are awesome!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Dare 2B Artzy Guest Designer ~ Day 2

 Hello Everyone,

I am thrilled that I am Guest Designer at Dare 2B Artzy again. Be sure to stop by their blog and then head to the shop, so you can add a few of their products to your stash.

Today's Guest Designer Project...

Since I used a butterfly last week, I decided to choose a flower from the Wishing Happiness stamp set for this project.

First, I stamped the flower with Versafine Onyx Black ink on heavy white cardstock and then I sprinkled clear embossing powder over the lines.  After tapping off the excess powder, I heat embossed the image. I used Chameleon markers to color the flower in shades of pink and purples. I cut out a MFT scalloped frame in purple polka dot paper and adhered it onto a rectangular piece of pink paper.

The stamped sentiment is from the same stamp set ~ Wishing Happiness and it is also heat embossed. Pink and purple sequins were scattered on opposites sides of the flower in groups of three. Lastly, mini purple pearls were added to the center of the flower and in the middle of each sequin.

This card should bring a smile to someone's face since happiness is being wished upon them. 

Thank you again Cindy and Kendra for allowing me to be Guest Designer this month. Looking forward to another project next  week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge ~ It's Anything Goes

Hello!

I'd like to thank everyone that sent FB messages yesterday in regards to my son's car accident. He walked away (thank goodness) and was only complaining of airbag burns, a back ache, and a sore hand. I am hoping today he doesn't feel any more pains. I have to bring him to work this morning, so I will be checking on him. The car was towed and insurance assessed the damage already. I was quite impressed with the claim agents and how quickly they were able to assist. The cost to repair the car is just over $10,000. Hopefully they won't find any other concerns and it will be fixed within the next two weeks. I am glad I am off for the summer, so I can help him get around. 

The challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy began yesterday while all this happening, but you still have almost a week to create and submit. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Anything Goes ~

~ The Best Challenge ~ 

Here is my Design Team project...

A co-worker asked me to make a watermelon themed birthday card for her granddaughter. 

The Miss Kate Cuttables' cute watermelon was cut with my Cameo. I also used a couple different MFT dies (Single Stitch Line Tag-Corner Rectangle Frames and stitched rectangle from a Blueprints) that were cut with my Cuttlebug.

The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Sweet Birthday Wishes set. A pink and green bow along with a few black gems were the final touch.

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge. Be sure to check out the other DT projects.

Flowers at Pause Dream Enjoy

Happy Wednesday! 

The challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy begins today. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Flowers ~

My first thought was April showers bring May flowers. Our April was quite dry and May has been super wet, but my flowers are blooming. I just wish I could be outside more to enjoy them.

Here is my Design Team project...

I pulled out my Rubbernecker Stamps ~ Flower Group #922 and new Caribbean Brights Color Burst powders (Fuschia and Orchid) to create this trio. The cardstock is by MFT ~ Razzle Berry and Grape Jelly and the watercolor paper is by Canson. It is not my favorite because it is not pure white, but it is thick and works well.

The MFT Stitched Rectangle Frame gives the card a more elegant, finished look. The MKC butterfly was cut on my Cameo. The stamped sentiment is from MFT ~ Tickled Pink set.

Other Challenges:

Cuttlebug Mania ~ Butterflies/Birds

Allsorts ~ Insects (Butterflies)

Crafting From the Heart ~ Anything Goes 

City Crafter Ch ~ Watercolor Flowers

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy this week for our "Flowers" challenge. Be sure to check out the other DT projects.

If you like what you see, please become a follower. Leave me your blog name and I will stop by to see what you have been making! Since I am off for summer vacation, I have plenty of time to visit. 

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

Birthdays are a BIG Deal

Hello Everyone,

Half the week is over and we are getting closer to the weekend again. I don't really like to rush time by as I get older, but I sure do look forward to time off to play in the craft room. It is typically too difficult during the week with school, but I did make time to create this card (and boy was it fun!).

 The challenge at Craftaholics R Us begins today. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Birthday Cards ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I ALWAYS need birthday cards and never have enough, especially this time of year.

For this card I started with cutting the three layers...the scallop and stitched rectangle are by My Favorite Things ~ Blueprints 20 (one of my personal favorites).  Then I cut WISH with my Cuttlebug and placed it to the side so I could create my background. I used the Large Polka Dot stencil, Marble background, and Distressed Patterns stamp set along with Ranger picked raspberry and worn lipstick oxide inks. I splattered a few distressed spots in a couple shades of purple. 

Next...I stamped, colored, and die cut the MFT elephant and attached the purple Melissa Frances ribbon. Lastly, I added the MFT Happy Hippos stamped sentiment and adhered a few purple sequins using a glue pen.

Other Challenges:
Always Fun Challenges ~ Happy Birthday
Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Hope you will join us at Craftaholics R Us this week for our "Birthday Cards" challenge. Be sure to check out the other craftaholics.

Stay Creative,

Valentine's Day at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for checking out my new projects!

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ Valentine's Day ~

Here is my Design Team project...

Looking for a sweet treat for your favorite Valentine. How about some Tootsie pops? I found this heart shaped glass jar at Dollar Tree along with the bundle of cherry flavored pops. I just had to add a tag (the red sheer ribbon was even included).

 

The tag is by Jaded Blossom and I cut it with my Cuttlebug. The scalloped circle, sheep stamp, and cute sentiment are by My Favorite Things. I heat embossed the sheep with ebony embossing powder which prevents the markers from bleeding. I used a Spectrum Noir red for the heart and a Chamelon brown for the hooves and ear.

Other Challenges:

The Paper Players ~ red, kraft, and white

DL.Art ~ Pink or Red

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie ~ red/white heart photo

Tic Tac Toe Challenge ~ (tag, emboss, ribbon)

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

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Celebration Time at Craftaholics R Us

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Wednesday!

Thanks for stopping by. Today I am joining the Craftaholics R Us Design Team as a floater. This is perfect for me since I want to craft more, find guest designer spots, but still not have to worry if I miss one challenge because of a school engagement. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Celebration Cards ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I love creating backgrounds with watercolors since every one is unique, and this one used my new Tim Holtz oxide inks (worn lipstick, wilted violet, and broken china) and a Pentel waterbrush.

I used the Freshly Made Sketches layout for my card.

I used my blending tool and added oxide inks to white cardstock. I misted a bit of water and after it dried splattered a few drops of white paint. Then, I cut out the three balloons with my Cameo.

 Sometimes I like to use craft thread since it is thin and comes in a variety of colors. The ribbon is by Melissa Frances (bought it at the Scrapbook Expo last year).

The stamped sentiment is by Scrappy Moms Stamps.

Other Challenges:
CardzTV ~ Anything Goes
Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Freestyle
Shopping Our Stash ~ Watercolor
Happy Little Stamper ~ January Watercolour
Through the Craft Room Door ~ Anything Goes
Use Your Stuff ~ Anything Goes

Hope you will join us at Craftaholics R Us this week for our "Celebration Cards" challenge. Be sure to check out the other craftaholics.

If you like what you see, please become a follower. Tomorrow I will be sharing another creation for Pause Dream Enjoy challenges. Leave your blog name, so I can stop by to see you.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks Happy Hedgehog

Happy New Year's Eve!

Anyone have plans to watch fireworks? We are staying in for the night where it will be nice and warm. I just got over a cold and now the hubby has caught some type of bug. I am sure we can find a movie if needed, but that will depend on what time football ends.

I have been busy in the craft room today enjoying my free (and quiet) time. Kelsey went to her boyfriend's lake house, so she is not sharing my space. I decided to find a sketch/challenge.

Today's project...

I needed to make a thank you card for my secret pal since I didn't make enough the other day. I watercolored a happy MFT hedgehog. I did stamp and heat emboss his outline before applying the color. I pulled out my Gansai Tambi paints, but I did not like the browns or pinks. Instead I used my older set from Artist Loft (Michaels brand), which had a few shades of each pink and brown.

I used the following sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch and it closes tonight. Just in time!

The scallop oval is a die from Avery Elle ~ Sweet Scallops set. I added white pearls around every other scallop and then a pink bow to match his scarf.

The thanks die is by Paper Smooches.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and enjoy your celebrations.

Take Care,

Georgiana