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 

Birthday Raccoon

Happy Saturday!

Can you believe it is December 1st already?!?! I've been super busy this past week making a variety of projects, so I am looking forward to sharing. I did a little online shopping during the Black Friday sales, which is exciting since I now have some new stamps/supplies. I don't even have to wait till Christmas to use them since I used birthday gift certificates. Also, I signed my daughter and I up for the My Favorite Things Christmas Party on the 15th...fun! fun! fun! 

Today's project...

I made this sweet birthday card for a one year old.The pattern papers are from a MFT 6" x 6" paper stack ~ Hearts and Stripes. I did stamp the inside with Distress Oxide Black Soot...Look who's one!

I used the following layout for my card from Stella Says Sketch.

 The Miss Kate Cuttable raccoon was cut with my Cameo. I did not use the hat or scarf that was included since it was for a special occasion and not the current season. There are 4 layers which align very nicely for assembly. The present was a svg files found in my collection.

Enjoy your Saturday whether you are shopping, crafting, or relaxing. My hubby is watching college football, so I am going to work on laundry and a few more projects. I haven't joined any challenges lately; therefore, it is time to find a few.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

All Star Birthday

Hello Crafty Friends,

It has been quite a while since I have spent quality time in my craft room or worked on any design team projects. My new Content Area Specialist (CAS) position has kept me busy in many different ways and I have been tutoring a few students at the public library too. Since I am on Thanksgiving Break this week, I am finally feeling at ease and able to get back to my crafty commitments. What a good feeling knowing I can create a crafty routine and start visiting every one again.

Last week the new challenge at Not Just Cards was posted. The theme is always "Anything Goes". Just as the name says...you can create any type of project whether it be a card, tag, layout, gift bag, or a special treat to be shared. 

Here is my Design Team project...

I created a sports themed birthday card for a little man. The All Star svg file is by Miss Kate Cuttables. I shifted my shooting stars and balls around, but I think they fit in my space perfectly.

Inside of the card has a stamped sentiment.

Hope you will join us at Not Just Cards this month for our "Anything Goes" challenge. Be sure to check out all the other DT projects for a variety of  styles.

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.

June's Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ June's Sketch ~

Use the sketch for any theme.

Here is my Design Team project...

When I saw this bright polka dot paper it made me happy, and I immediately thought of the rainforest and the birds that might live there.

This tropical bird is by Miss Kate Cuttables. It was so easy to find colors to coordinate with all those dots. The pattern paper is by Photo Play ~ Summer Daydreams 6x6 pad.

The stamped sentiment is from My Craft Spot.

Other Challenges:

The Paper Players ~ Animals

Dare 2B Artzy ~ Bright Colors

Cardz TV ~ Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Cut It Up ~ Any Sketch

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "June's Sketch" challenge. These are awesome since you can choose your theme!  Very fun yet challenging. You can create anything you want. Our sponsor this week is The Cutting Cafe.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Blast Off on Your Birthday

Hello everyone! 

Welcome to my new crafty followers. I am thrilled you have stopped by again. 

Carri (from DoubleClick ~ AKA ABusyBee) and I have been chatting again...it has been months since we have really had any time to catch up. So glad we are reconnecting and crafting across the miles. We decided to look at the challenge list and find a few we could enter. 

Today's project...

I suggested birthday and pattern papers, and she wanted aliens. We combined and piled on the challenges. I wanted a green alien, so I found colors that would coordinate together.

The rocket ship and alien are from Miss Kate Cuttables ~ Space Invader set. The stamped sentiment is from my hidden stash; therefore, it is an oldie. I think it is by Recollections. It works!

Other Materials:

black, grey, white, orange card stock

Black Soot distress ink

Frosted Lace Stickles

Versafine Black Onyx ink

MFT stitched rectangle dies

MFT scalloped oval frame

It's Almost Time...

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Puppy Sends Birthday Wishes at Die Cuttin' Divas

Happy Tuesday!

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ Anything Goes ~

No excuse for not joining us since it can be anything you are working on.

Here is my Design Team project...

I am a major dog lover and will probably be one of those crazy old ladies that takes her dog every where. She is quite the spoiled pooch now and loves to go for long walks or take a ride in the truck. 

I used the following sketch from Viva La Verve.

The puppy is from Miss Kate Cuttables.  Woof was cut on the Cameo from brown card stock.

The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Dog-Gone Awesome set. It was stamped with Vintage Photo Oxide Ink by Tim Holtz.

Other Challenges:

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie ~ Dog/Cat Photo

Cut It Up ~ Cats or Dogs

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge. These are the BEST! You can crate anything you want. Our sponsor this week is Stamp Simply.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Coming Soon...Help me celebrate!

Thinking of You and a PDE Birthday Winner

Happy Monday Fellow Crafters,

Looking forward to not having to get up and get ready for school for a month, so I can rest my aching neck. I have been experiencing excruciating pain again (happened about two years ago too) as a result of stress, and I am hoping having some time off will be the cure. Just having positive thoughts is already making me feel better. : )

Today's Project...

I logged onto Paper Playful, which happens to be my favorite website for challenges and I wrote down a list that I wanted to participate in. I enjoy combining a few of the challenges together for maximum creativity.

I used the following sketch from Try Stampin' on Tuesday and the photo inspiration from Your Next Stamp ~ Color Challenge. Such a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

The flower is from Miss Kate Cuttables and I only cut three of the rose layers on my Cameo. I used MFT dies, Paper Studio pattern papers from Hobby Lobby, and blue gems from Want 2 Scrap. The sentiment is by Cardz TV Stamps ~ Encouraging Thoughts.

Other Challenges:

Cardz TV ~ Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash ~ Flowers

Through the Craft Room Door ~ Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Anything Goes
Miss Kate Cuttables FB ~ Flowers

PDE Birthday Winner...

Woohoo! It's time to announce the winner...

 Treva of Treva's Craft Corner

Congratulations!

Send me an e-mail at coachfans at cox dot net and I will mail your package this week!

Coming Soon...

Hope you will join me and some of my crafty friends. LOTS of prizes!

Until next time,

Georgiana

Flashback to the 80's

Happy Saturday!

Finally received some good news last night, so as I tell my students " I am a happy camper". Looking forward to enjoying this Mother's Day weekend with my hubby and making a bunch of thank you cards for my students. They were so thoughtful last week for Teacher Appreciation week. Friday was Spa/Pamper Day and I sure needed the stress relief lotion, Burt's Bees lip gloss, and lovely smelling soaps. The Bath and Body Works gift card will go to good use too getting all the new summer fragrances.

We took a "Getting Ready for Grade 6" math test yesterday and my students wanted to know when I was going to grade it. I told them at night or early Saturday morning. They were the cutest telling me that I should not be waking up early on the weekends (they know I am an early bird). Made my heart happy knowing they cared (even though they really just wanted to know their grade).

Today's project...

A co-worker asked me to make an 80's theme birthday card. First thought...music. The 80's was known for boomboxes, big hair metal bands, Madonna, Flashdance, roller skating, and Thriller. I knew this radio would be safe for a masculine card.

The radio is from Miss Kate Cuttables and it is part of a bundle called I Heart The 80's. After taking the picture I did add a few more elements. I personalized it with the recipient's name, added a floating music note in the upper right corner, and placed two black gems on the antennae. It looked sharp.

Hope you enjoy your weekend. We may go pick peaches, moves some of my classroom to a storage unit, go out for lunch, watch a movie...who knows...just enjoy our time together!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Simply Moovelous at Pause Dream Enjoy

Hello Everyone,

The challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy began earlier today. I know I am a little late posting, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share even with everything that has been going on at school. Not ready to share about the changes, but when the time is right I will.   

This Week's Challenge...

~ Photo Inspiration ~

I (secretly) want to be a cow farmer. I would like to be able to collect and/or rescue cows and put them in a big pasture so they can graze all day. This cow makes me happy and that is how I want to feel ALL day ~ EVERY day!

Here is my Design Team project...

The peeking cow is from Miss Kate Cuttables.

I added wiggly eyes with big lashes, which make her even cuter. The pattern papers are by American Crafts ~ Hello Spring stack and the stitched line tag-corner rectangle frame is from My Favorite Things.

The stamped sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas.

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

DL.Art ~ April Linky Party

Always Fun Challenges ~ Use Kraft

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy this week for our "Photo Inspiration ~ "Cow" challenge. Be sure to check out how the other design team member's interpreted the photo.

Stay Creative,

Hoppy Easter with Fluffy Bunny

Happy Friday Miss Kate Cuttables Fan,

This is Georgiana from Carson's Creations and I am glad to be back today. The difference this time is that I am not a Design Team member, but instead a Guest Designer. What a privilege to be able to return and share the fun files.

First, I want to remind you that there is a free file that you can download every day. 

Today's Freebie...Click Here

Here is my Guest Designer project...

I used the Fluffy Easter Bunny for a special Easter treat.

I cut the bunny with my Cameo and layered the four pieces which is super easy. I added the bow and carrot next. I used micro Glue Dots to adhere her to the front of a clear gable box.

A stamped sentiment

After adding the yummy chocolate carrot treats, I finished with a big pink and green bow.

Thanks again for letting me come back as a Guest Designer.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana