Teacher Appreciation at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by! The last few weeks have been a roller coaster. I was told I have to do a different position after 17 years (that I don't really want to do), I have to pack up my classroom and move all my stuff (been in this classroom for 11 years and have LOTS of resources), a position I applied for was cancelled by the district that I was looking forward to, and I am still in limbo about a different position (they said it would be a couple of weeks, but the waiting is still hard). All of this has put me in a sour mood and unfortunately my crafting has been affected.

 

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

 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Teacher Appreciation ~

Our PTO has planned a week of themes for the students to show their appreciation. Yesterday was flowers and today is notes. One day is favorite treat...Yum! So sweet of our PTO!

Here is my Design Team project...

I had these two black treat containers on my craft table just sitting there ready to be used, so I thought why not now. I love everything nerdy, so I found this Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbon (PPPR) nerdy apple in my svg collection.

I cut the apple on my Cameo, added some Emerald green glitter glue to the leaves, and stamped the Jaded Blossom ~ School Rules sentiment on a MFT fishtail strip. Starburst are just a little something extra. I have been giving them to my students during FSA testing.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Teacher Appreciation" challenge.  Next week we will begin offering prizes again! Rubbernecker Stamps is our first sponsor. Thanks for the support and generosity! Here are some others...

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Paper Play Sketches 30 ~ Are You Feeling Nerdy?

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by.  Today I am sharing the new challenge at Paper Play Sketches. Great way to combine a few challenges since you can choose any colors, theme, sentiment, etc.

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

After going to the eye doctor's a few weeks ago and learned that I will need to wear glasses all the time (rather than wear just my readers), I decided to get a little nerdy. 

This chick is by Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. I removed the lenses and added the big wiggly eyes to make him nerdy instead of cool looking. The sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ We Go Together Like...stamp set.

Other Materials:

The Stamp of Life pattern papers

yellow, red, black, white, and orange card stock

My Favorite Things dies ~ Fishtail and stitched circle

Versafine Onyx Black ink

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the Paper Play Sketches challenge. Be sure to visit the other Design Team members to see how they interpreted the sketch.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Warm Winter Wishes at DoubleClick Skittles

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another DoubleClick Skittles Challenge.

The Challenge...Holiday

Here is my Design Team project...

The sledding snowman is from KaDoodle Bug Designs. It is from A Frosty Winter file (found in the retiring section, so it is 90% off).

Cloud Skittles by DoubleClick and the background paper is by DCWV (Winter in the Woods stack).

The card base is from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon.

Other Materials:

white, black, brown, orange, and silver card stock
My Mind's Eye ~ blue pattern paper
DCWV ~ red polka dot paper
Whimsical Designs stamp ~ Snow Much Fun set
Versafine Onyx Black ink
Orange Stickles

Hope you will join us at DoubleClick Skittles this week for our "Holiday" challenge. The other design team members have done a wonderful job with this challenge, so be sure to check them out! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Winter Blog Hop with PPPR and 3 Girl JAM

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Thank you for stopping by. We have a special hop today showcasing projects that are all about WINTER using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files & 3 Girl JAM Ribbons.

 

"If you came here from Nicole's blog, you are in the right place.  If you have  just stumbled upon this post and would like to start from the beginning, please visit Lisa's blog."

 

Each Design Team member was allowed to choose a cutting file, and I selected Winter Critters and the Center Step card, which are both from Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons. I added the Navy Jute from 3 Girl JAM to make the bows for each side of the pennant.

I originally was going to cut the moose (see below) since that is my favorite animal, but decided the walrus looked magical with its earmuffs and scarf.

 

 

Side View 

Other Materials:

DCWV paper ~ Winter Wonder stack

brown and white card stock

Winter Woodland Cricut cart ~ sentiment cut at 1 1/2"

blue pearls

Navy Blue jute by 3 Girl JAM

 

Prizes... 

$20.00 Gift Card to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons
$20.00 Gift Card to 3 Girl JAM

For a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and 3 Girl JAM on their Facebook pages.

  

Here is the line-up...

Lisa: http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Julie O: http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com

Nicole: http://teachdanz.blogspot.com

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

Nanne: http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/ (Next!)

Scrappin Madge: http://www.thescrappinlounge.com/

Brianna: http://Bloeffelbein.blogspot.com

Marji: http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

Gloria: http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

Julie K: http://3girljam.blogspot.com/

 

Be sure to visit Nanne to see what Winter project she has created!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Challenges:
Shopping Our Stash ~ Winter Blues

I Love Hot Air Balloons

Hello Crafty Friends,

Thanks for stopping by. Went shopping this morning as planned, but didn't get too much (a new Cricut cartridge, some beads, and stick pins). I actually do not need anything and should use what I have, but I did see new paper and embellishments on display. Chalk Studio by MME looks fabulous!

 

This hot air balloon was a freebie at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. Lisa sure has wonderful files and they are SUPER easy to use.

 

Although I have never been in a hot air balloon before, I love the idea of peacefully floating through the clouds looking down at the land. Not quite sure if I would enjoy the ride since I don't care for heights when I am not strapped into a seat. Just the thought seems lovely!

Inside of card coordinates with outside.

Pink swirling gems, white faux stitching, inking around the edges, and a loving sentiment finish off the front of the shape card. 

Other Materials:

pink, brown, and white cardstock

pink swirling gems

K. Andrews stamp

pink ink

white gel pen

Creative Cards Cricut cartridge ~ base cut at 4 1/2"

 

Challenges:

PPPR Monthly Challenge ~ Love Theme

My Time to Craft ~ All About the Love

Simply Create Too ~ Valentine's Day/Hearts

Crafty Playtime ~ Balloons

 

Hope you find some crafting time!

My goal...finish a few projects on my table. I completed one this afternoon and have about three more I'd like to get done tonight.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana