Piggies for You

Hello Everyone,

It's Wednesday, which means we are halfway through the week. I have Coaching Institute training for a couple days this week and then again a couple days next week; therefore, the new school year is just around the corner. Summer vacation will be coming to an end sooner than later.

The challenge at Craftaholics R Us begins today. So does the challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy. Let's combine the challenges for more fun!

This Week's Challenge...

~ Craftaholics R Us - Anything Goes ~

~ Pause Dream Enjoy - Photo Inspiration ~

Here are my Design Team projects...

I chose a piggie file from My Scrap Chick. It includes three different projects and I made two of them. The first one is a tag which is attached to a Jaded Blossom purse. I went to the store (Publix) and these Hershey treats were BOGO. Such an awesome deal!

I inked all the edges of the pig with Tim Holtz distress ink ~ spun sugar and the yellow circle was inked with squeezed lemonade. 

The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Chocoholic set.

This card was created using MFT stitched rectangle dies, gray polka dot paper by Echo Park, and the yellow organza ribbon is from my stash.

I used my Cameo to cut the pig.

The stamped sentiment is by MFT ~ Sow Much Cuteness set. 

Other Challenges:
Craft-Dee BowZ ~ Anything Goes with a Bow
Crafty Animals ~ Anything Goes
DL.ART ~ July Linky Party
Sunny Day Crafting ~ Animals

Hope you will join us at Craftaholics R Us and Pause Dream Enjoy this week since you can combine the two challenges together. Be sure to check out the other crafty creations.

Stay Creative,

 

From Me To You Treat Boxes

Happy Wednesday! 

I have some good news...I am joining the Not Just Cards Design Team. A new challenge will be posted on the 11th of every month. This month it happens to fall on the same day as a challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy (which is always on Wednesdays). 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Anything Goes ~

That makes it super easy to combine challenges.

Here is my Design Team project...

I used the bread gift box file from My Scrap Chick. I adjusted the size of the box to make it smaller for treats. The stamped sentiment is from MFT ~ Critter Clan set, pattern papers are from my stash (My Minds Eye, Recollections, and Colorbok), and the flowers are by Recollections.

I made the base of the gift box in three different colors using heavy 110lb cardstock. Since I haven't added any treats yet, I didn't tie the boxes with ribbon.

Hope you will join us at Not Just Cards and/or Pause Dream Enjoy this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge. Be sure to check out all the other DT projects for a variety of inspiration.  Each design team member has their own style, so I am sure you will find something you might want to try.

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.

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,

Sending You Love At Pause Dream Enjoy with Anything Goes

Happy Wednesday! 

The challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy begins today. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Anything Goes ~

Those are the BEST! You create anything and share with everyone!

Here is my Design Team project...

A co-worker asked me to make an anniversary card for her son and daughter-in-law. They love all country-rustic decor.  I always think of woodgrain and neutral colors. 

The banner includes the happy couple's first initials. I used Krazy for Kraft Trendy Twine.

The stamped sentiment is from MFT ~ Splendid Swans.

The inside sentiment is from JustRite stamps ~ Large Fancy set.

Other Challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges ~ Dry Embossing

Canvas Corp Brand Challenges ~ Woodgrain

Crafting From the Heart ~ Anything Goes

Die Cut Diva's ~ Anything Goes

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

Stay Creative,

A Fintastic Photo for Inspiration at Pause Dream Enjoy

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for visiting! 

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges. I hope you will join us this week for some mystical, sea-loving fun.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Photo Inspiration ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I searched for mermaids in my SVG collection and this cutie popped up. She is from KaDoodle Bug Designs. The background cover-up is by MFT and I thought it looked a little like waves.

The mermaid was easy to cut on my Cameo. 

The sentiment is from an old collection ~ K Andrews. I like the saying, but it is not grammatically correct. There should be an apostrophe in "its".

Stay Creative,

Valentine Treats at Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for visiting! 

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges. I hope you will join us this week and share some love.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Valentine Cards or Treats ~

Here is my Design Team project...

Making more Valentine treats for the class. This file is from SVG Cutting Files and is part of the trio set I made a couple weeks ago (see here).

I used Recollection and Pebbles paper from my stash, but love all the pinks. You could use this for any other holiday by excluding the heart shape and changing the color theme. Students ALWAYS need pencils!

Stamped sentiment is from Jaded Blossom.

Other Challenges:

Try it on Tuesdays ~ Love

Crafting From the Heart ~ Anything Goes

Always Fun Challenges ~ Anything Goes

Stay Creative,

Lots of Red at Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party

Happy Friday!

Today is going to be a great day for my daughter...we are taking college tour #2. We are spending the morning on the University of Florida (UF) campus and may get to see the Animal Science program afterwards if the contact person is available. For YEARS my daughter has wanted to be a vet, but now she is thinking there could be other possibilities such as oncology, neurosurgeon, or plastic surgery. What ever she chooses I will be happy and quite pleased with her hard work and dedication. : )

Today is also a new Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party.

This Week's Challenge...

Lots of Red

Since school will be starting in about 3 weeks, my mind is in teacher mode again.

I used the following sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch. 

I used my Cameo to cut the apple and the circle stitched die is from My Favorite Things. The sentiment is by Craftin Desert Diva ~ School Zone set.

Other Materials:

pattern papers ~ Paper Studio

white, green, and kraft card stock

VersaMagic ink ~ Gingerbread

Martha Stewart baker's twine

Rudolph red skittles by Carri

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party this week for our "Lots of Red" challenge. The other design team members have a variety of projects, so be sure to check them out today! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Anything Goes at Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is a FABULOUS Friday since I have MORE thrilling news...I will be joining the Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party Design Team with Janis. Yippee! Today is our first challenge since returning from a break and I am so grateful to be able to share with you. Now I hope you will be able to join us each week on Fridays because Janis has some awesome themes planned.

  

This Week's Challenge...

Anything Goes

I have recently become more eager to get into stamping. I really like this stamp (by Inkadinkado) with the flourish and fun font as the focal point on the popped up tag. 

I used the following sketch from Deconstructed Sketch...it happens to be the last one. So sad to see another sketch challenge site fade away.

The 3 Girl JAM ribbon is Sunshine from the Sunny Meadows bundle. It has been one of my favorites since it was released last month. A red flower button and white embroidery floss were added to the center. The hearts were cut with MFT Blueprints#15.

I did not color the letters since I created an ink color to match the background paper, but I am thinking I should try it again in black and use some vibrant markers for a splash of pizzazz. Now...would you keep it plain or add a pop of color? Just curious!

Hope you will join us at Pause Dream Enjoy Linky Party this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge. The other design team members have a variety of projects, so be sure to check them out today! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana