Thanks Dragon

Happy Friday Everyone,

Only been back at school for school for two days and what a week. We had our telescope dedication yesterday and now we are getting a stereo microscope donated too. I have absolutely NO idea what it is (yet), BUT I am happy that our STEM Lab is going to be stepping up in the science world. I am also going to work on a wish list for another grant...yay for BIG companies that like to support Title I schools.  I'll be exploring options this weekend!

Today I am sharing a card that my daughter and I worked on collaboratively. I created the background using a sketch from Mojo Monday. Yes, the sketches are back at Poetic Artistry! I selected the stamped sentiment and image from MFT, but my daughter did the stamping, heat embossing (she likes to do that to prevent bleeding), and coloring.

Here is the most recent Mojo Monday sketch.

The stamped sentiment is from MFT ~ Thanks So Very Much. I really do love this set because of the over-sized font. I just checked in the store and it looks like they don't carry it any more. Bummer!

Other Challenges:

DL.Art ~ Thankful Thursday

Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes

Simply Create Too ~ Anything Goes

Lots planned this weekend...I need to write some science lesson plans for the STEM lab, grade some Math Winter Break packets for 3rd and 5th grade, going to Mr. Phil's observatory on Saturday night (hoping for clear skies), create and review a couple math assessments for fractions, and I can't forget...I need to make some crafty projects! I am thinking alcohol lift ink, treat boxes, "good job" post cards, water color backgrounds, oxide inks. So many ideas but I am not sure if there is enough time for EVERYTHING!

No time like now, so I better get started on the long list.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Carson's Cards for Cancer Update

Happy Saturday!

I wanted to share a post from Facebook...

Kelsey and I want to "THANK" everyone that has contributed to the Carson's Cards for Cancer. During the past week we have had an overwhelming response and we are truly appreciative for ALL the support. Our goal was to raise $707 (the co-pay for just one cancer medicine) and we are currently at $532.50. We are now making thank you (Kristen, I am working on yours) and New Years cards and we can make birthday cards/tags too. THANK YOU again! Denny's next treatment is Christmas Eve and we are planning to surprise him then. Hopefully this will add a little cheer to his day.

Here are a few of the most recent cards we have created...

 

  

 

Thank you again for all your support!

Happy Holidays,

Georgiana 

Thank You So Very Much

Hello Everyone and Happy Thursday,

Today is the first day of Winter Break and I have been up doing homework already. I know...it's vacation time and I can't stop. It is nice and quiet at home when everyone else is sleeping, so I can get more work done and in less time.

Kels and I have been working on our Carson's Cards for Cancer fundraiser for my BIL, Denny. So far we have raised almost $500 of the $707 goal. I was asked to make a bunch of thank you cards, so here are a couple. More to come!

I used the following sketch from Sunday Stamps.

The papers are from Pebbles ~ Family Ties stack and the stitched dies are from My Favorite Things. Twine was from the stash.

I added Thanks! from Craftin Desert Divas stamps above the MFT sentiment ~ Thanks So Very Much stamp set. 

Other Challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches ~ Annual Anything Goes

I need to make a dozen more thank you cards during the next week with a few holiday ones. Should be busy, especially since we haven't finished our Christmas shopping yet. How about you? What do you still need to finish up?

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

My Favorite Things ~ Summer School

Hello Crafty Friends,

My daughter and I decided to go back to school last night...that is at My Favorite Things. You are never too old to learn and that is exactly what I was determined to do...learn some new techniques and tips. We read all five of the posts, watched every video, and created a card for each lesson.  Phew! I think my brain is full of LOTS of new information that will be useful for many future projects.

Here are all the completed assignments...

The idea of white space doesn’t refer to a primarily white card 

 but rather, the idea of leaving a significant portion of your design open, free from embellishment, allowing your focal point to truly shine.

 Primary colors are among the first we learn as kids and for that reason, sometimes have a bad rap as being a childish choice for projects. Really though, primary colors are essential. Not only do they provided the basis for our other colors, they also impart such a playful cheeriness (kid card or not) that they shouldn’t be overlooked.

Repetition reinforces a theme within your projects. Switching things up — either by introducing another color or including an unexpected element into a recognizable pattern, keeps the overall look interesting.

Complementary colors refer to colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel — yellow-purple, red-green, and orange-blue being the traditional complementary pairings.

 

 Symmetry refers to positioning your elements mirrored across an imaginary line that divides your project into even segments. It’s a great method for achieving balance in your design and is a reliable means of laying out your card elements when you don’t have a lot of planning time to spare.

Feeling accomplished!

Now that all those assignments are complete, time to move on to another task!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Hello Sunshine

Happy Saturday!

Hope everyone is doing well today.

Yesterday, my hubby and I took a ride to My Favorite Things in Eustis, so I could buy a few of the pieces from the New Release. I had to pick and choose, so I wouldn't break the bank. I sure was eager to play once I got home.

Today's project...

It is summer and I have been quite happy this past week just relaxing. My Caribbean cruise is approaching quickly...Yay! Looking forward to this trip since my son and his girlfriend are going with us. My son hasn't been on a cruise in about 10 years and his girlfriend has never been. It makes me excited thinking about the fun times we are going to have, and I thought that was a good reason to smile.

The hello die is part of the June Release, but sunshine is the free die (while supplies last) if you spend $60. I had the MFT Diagonal Sentiment Strip Cover-Up in my collection. 

The owl is from MFT ~ Owl My Love stamp set. I used Chameleon markers to color him. I chose colors that would match the yellow background.

For the background...I used Tim Holtz distress inks to do some smooshing on watercolor paper. The four colors are: squeezed lemonade, mustard seed, fossilized amber, and scattered straw. 

Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Seems like there are plenty of special events no matter where you live. Enjoy and be sure to smile!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Circles at PDE

Happy Wednesday! 

The challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy begins today. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Circles ~

I do love to use circles on my projects, especially my stitched dies. They come in different sizes, so it makes it easy to chose which one you want.

Here is my Design Team project...

I went a little crazy and used circles for my background, but I love it. Since I still had my Tim Holtz oxide inks on my desk from the other day I used the same four colors: cracked pistachio, peacock feathers, broken china, and faded jeans. I colored the three critters from the MFT Polynesian Paradise stamp set and adhered them to scalloped circles. If you notice I turned the background colors the opposite direction as the critters (blue on top and green on the bottom). I thought it was a neat effect.

The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Random Act of Kindness set.

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy this week for our "Circles" 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.

Smile...It's Time to Announce the Winner

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for celebrating with me this past weekend. Hard to believe it has been 8 years, but I can honestly say I have enjoyed the journey. Meeting so many wonderful people and learning from each makes me want to continue for another 8 years (or more).

Welcome to all my new followers. I am looking forward to sharing lots this summer, so be sure to check back often. Also, if you haven't left your blog address be sure to. I want to visit and see what you are creating.

Today's project...

After looking back at the last couple of weeks, I realized I had a lot of projects that used my Cameo and SVG files. I decided to do something a little different...heat embossing with a MFT background stamp. I used clear VersaMark ink and white embossing powder. Then I applied 4 different colors of Tim Holtz oxide inks: cracked pistachio, peacock feathers, broken china, and faded jeans. I tested the colors on a piece of scrap paper to make sure they blended nicely first because I did not want to ruin my background. Let's just say that is a lesson learned from past experience.

I used a MFT rounded stitched edge die to create the lower portion, stamped the sentiment with Versafine Black Onyx ink, and added Smile with Tombow multi mono liquid glue (sticks well to the embossing). Then a few color coordinated sequins were scattered on the front panel. 

Challenges:
CAS on Friday ~ Embossing
Paper Craft Crew ~ Designer's Choice
4 Crafty Chicks ~ Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar ~ Three of Something

I thought this card was the perfect introduction for "Announcement Day".
Time to announce the winner...

Congratulations Connie!

Be sure to send me an e-mail at coachfans at cox dot net with your mailing address.

Until tomorrow,
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

It's Your Day to Smile or Say Hooray

Hello,

We celebrated my daughter's birthday today. She will be 20 on Monday, but she came home for the weekend since we wouldn't be able to go to dinner or have Betty Cake on her actual day. Before going to Red Robin I started these cards and when we returned I finished them. 

My thought was to combine the sketch and color challenge at My Favorite Things. Goal accomplished! I am pretty pleased that the colors and layout worked. 

I started with the MFT gray cardstock and coral gingham from the Tiny Check stack, and then added the white and blue cardstock.   

This week's sketch from My Favorite Things.

The colors for MFT Challenge 90.

 I used the Happy Hippo stamp set along with Spectrum Noir markers.

Rather than adding the extra papers to the scrap pile, I just made a second one. I used the MFT Scribble Rose and Double the Smile die sets.

All the pieces were cut with my Cuttlebug. I have thought about getting a Big Kick/Big Shot, but with my machine cutting just fine I have decided to wait. 

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Simply Create Too ~ Use Die Cuts

Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes

Excited that I was able to complete these two.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana