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

Sending Smiles to You

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy Wednesday (I have to remind myself what day it is during the summer or I lose track.). I don't have much planned for today, but I know I want to send smiles to everyone with my Project of the Day #7.

I used this week's sketch at Mojo Monday. It is contest week, which means there will be one winner for every 50 entries, up to a max of SEVEN winners! Winners will receive the Verve Stamps set of their choice. 

 The stamped sentiment is from Whimsical Design Stamps, but unfortunately they are no longer available. I used MFT  dies for the stitched circle and fishtail.

The cute monster is from Miss Kate Cuttables. I used my Cameo to cut the layers and adhered them with a ZIG fine tip 2 way glue pen. A few sequins (from my new Expo stash) were scattered around.

Other Materials:

red, teal, white, black, and gray card stock

K&Company polka dot paper ~ Secret Santa stack

Lawn Fawn Simply Plaid paper

Versafine Blank Onyx ink

Don't forget to stop by and see what Sharon and Rachelle have created. If you want, join us and share a project each day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

The Missed Mojo Monday

Hello Crafty Friends,

I meant to post this yesterday for Mojo Monday's sketch/contest, but I went to the walk -in clinic and the 2 meds that I received knocked me out for most of the afternoon and all night. Bummer! As long as they work I am okay with missing the deadline...this time!

I made another thank you card for my stash. I really liked this sketch and had planned on making a few more of this design in a variety of colors. I even added a few black skittles (by Carri at DoubleClick) and red gems. The flower is by Paper Studio (I substituted a red brad in the center.).

Mojo Monday Sketch 429

The stitched circle is by My Favorite Things. I cut the sentiment on my Cameo.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Just Married at Die Cuttin' Diva

Hello Diva Fans,

Thanks for stopping by today (and every other day!)

It is a terrific Tuesday since it is the Die Cuttin' Diva challenge day.

This Week's Challenge...

Wedding or Anniversary

Here is my Design Team project...

I typically stay away from wedding cards because I am not the overly mushy type of person. I enjoy seeing what others make (and usually get a bit envious), but I don't have much of a romantic bone in my body.

I used the following sketch from Mojo Monday.

This is the first time I cut the license plate from the Sweethearts Cricut cartridge. Easy to cut and looks great! I used foam squares to add dimension and then I cut the flower from the Flower Shoppe Cricut cartridge.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Wedding/Anniversary" challenge. The other design team members have done a fantastic job with their creations, so be sure to check them out!

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

These Flowers are Just for You

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Thanks for stopping by again! I hope you are enjoying your week. It sure has been a busy Spring Break week...made a few projects and bought a new vehicle (that took some time!). Hopefully today will be crafty productive...I plan on making various treat bags and I am going to try making a belly box. I just bought 9 patterns from My Scrap Chick yesterday. I know 9...I could not decide! They were 75% off which made it much more difficult. Take a peek and let me know which one is your favorite.

 

Today I would like to share a card that could be for any occasion, but I was thinking Mother's Day is not too far away. My Mother-in-Law will definitely appreciate it!  

Here is the Mojo Monday sketch that I used.

To make the banner...I adhered the twine along the paper line using a MS glue pen. Then I trimmed the yellow paper into 3/4" wide rectangles. Next, I cut the yellow pennants by hand with scissors.  Finally, add a little more glue and position evenly.

 

Red and white twine was tied around the flower vase. The flower vase was cut from Kate's ABCs Cricut cartridge. This is such a sweet cartridge with so many feminine choices. Both Amazon and ScrapbookPal have it available if interested.

Here are some of the cuts available on this cartridge.

Materials:

My Mind's Eye paper

green and white card stock

Kate's ABCs Cricut cartridge ~ vase (p. 54) cut at 3"

American Craft twine

Docerela Creations stamp

black ink

Other Challenges:

Crafty Playtime ~ Twine

Bitten by the Bug 2 ~ Spring Flowers

My Sheri Crafts ~ Celebrate Spring

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Anything Goes

My Time to Craft ~ Mother's Day

Come and Get It ~ Spring

 

Enjoy the rest of your week and weekend!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Going for a Tractor Ride

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by!

Yesterday was a productive day...our cable/internet/phone service was out for half the day; therefore, I spent my time focused on crafting and not reading (or surfing) on the computer. Wow! I need to turn off the computer and more work will get accomplished.

 

I was asked to make a birthday card for a little boy (pronounced Jobe) who loves tractors. My first thought was John Deere and the colors green and yellow. Plus, every tractor has to have enormous wheels!

I used the following sketch from Mojo Monday. What a fun layout!

I was trying to add some stitching around the edges and the thread came undone (the sewing machine and I are still trying to get to know each other), but I didn't notice until I had part of one side stitched. After examining the edge, I decided I liked the look and continued around the entire border. I also discovered a trick how to keep my lines straight. Now I am feeling confident to do some more stitching on my cards! I told you it was a productive day!

Materials:

K&Company paper ~ Edamame stack

olive green, yellow, black, and cream card stock

Boys Will be Boys Cricut cartridge ~ tractor (p. 37) cut at 2"

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge ~ font cut at 1/2"

 

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Stay Creative,
Georgiana