Thursday Treats at My Mouse Dreams

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am making a special guest designer appearance today at My Mouse Dreams for Thursday Treats after a conversation with Beckie and I am super excited to be a part of a her new series to showcase treat holders. I love to make treat bags for family, friends, students, and co-workers. The look on their face always makes me happy and want to make more. Valentine's Day is approaching quickly, so I am getting started now.

Today's Project...

I found this cute gift box (Unicorn Splash Box) on Silhouette Design Store and added a few pieces from my collection to personalize it. I used both my Cricut and Cameo to create today's treat holder.

The MFT stitched scalloped circle fits in the center and any die-cut or image would be perfect. I found this hippo colored by my daughter in her craft area and snatched it up (I figured she hadn't used him yet, so why not showcase him.). He just looks so happy. The stamped sentiment is from the same MFT Happy Hippo stamp set. The Hershey Nuggets were covered with Jaded Blossoms Candy Wraps and the hearts were cut from MFT Blueprints 13. 

Every treat bag needs a big bow! I just got this MFT Stitched Beautiful Bow die set not too long ago and decided it fit perfectly. I watched a video because the first time I cut the bow and tried to wrap it around it had creases. Yuck! The video said to prep the paper. I had to rub the paper between my fingers and curve it. It worked!  No creases!

I am so glad Beckie has started this Treat Thursday series. Perhaps you could be next to share your favorite treat holder. Leave a message and she may ask you too!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks a Sloth

Merry Christmas Eve,

Last night we went to my sister's house to celebrate Christmas since Denny has chemo treatment at 9am this morning. What a trooper! He looks good even with losing his hair (my hubby lost his hair years ago, so I have a thing for bald guys) and still has a sense of humor (except when it comes to all the nurses poking needles in him...ouch!). We gave Denny our "Jar of Love" with all of our donations that Kels and I raised. He was extremely grateful!

Thank you again for everyone's support!

I found the Doodlebug Design sloth on Silhouette Design Store and cut him out with my Cameo. The stamped sentiment is from Art Expressions ~ Sloth-some Set.

Sloths are a popular animal right now, so this was fun to create. 

   Thank you again for all your generosity!

Merry Christmas,

Georgiana 

Easter Cookies for Inspiration

Today, I am sharing If You Give a Crafter a Cookie's new challenge. These are quite creative challenges...you have a picture of a cookie (yes, a cookie) and you use it as inspiration to create your project....a card, a layout, a tag, a gift bag...anything!

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

I found this super cute bunny box on Silhouette Design Store. I just had to pick out the perfect papers to bring it all together.

I added heart shaped enamel dots by Eyelet Outlet and Brads to the feet.

Pink organza ribbon with Pink Sorbet Trendy Twine tie the mini tag to box. The stamped sentiment is by Craftin Desert Divas ~ Simply Said set and the mini tag is by My Craft Spot.

Hope you will join us at If You Give a Crafter a Cookie this week for our "Photo Inspiration" challenge. The other design team members all interpreted the picture differently, so go check it out!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Believe in the Bunny at Paper Play Sketches

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

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...

I have been thinking about Easter, so I thought I'd find a cute bunny for this sketch.

I cut the bunny on my Cameo (it was part of a 3D stand up card from Silhouette On-line Store) and then added a wiggly eye. The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Easter Treats 2.

Other Materials:

Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid paper

white and green card stock

MFT stitched circle die

blue sequins

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

Anything Goes at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans,

Although I haven't been around much, I have been super busy...well, that is at my son's house still. Only two more BIG projects (kitchen cabinets with counters and new hardwood floors in the entire house) and then his house will be ready. Once he is able to move (he will need furniture), I will be able to create a craft room in his old space. Exciting! 

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas and I am hoping LOTS of crafty people will share their projects that they have been making.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Anything Goes ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I thought this lamb candy dispenser would be a cute treat for someone.

This box is by Lori Whitlock and I found it at Silhouette On-line Store. I cut it out with my Cameo. Make sure you use thick card stock to create the box. You don't want it to be flimsy or it will not hold its shape.

You can add small individually wrapped treats for your favorite person.

Other Materials:

cream, black, brown, white, and pink card stock

Brushed Corduroy Distress ink  by Ranger

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge. Be sure to check out the rest of the design team since there is a variety.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie

Thanks for stopping by at Carson's Creations! Today I am sharing If you Give a Crafter a Cookie's new challenge. These are quite creative challenges...you have a picture of a cookie (yes, a cookie) and you use it as inspiration to create your project....a card, a layout, a tag, a gift bag...anything!

This Week's Challenge...
Aren't these penguins super playful looking?!

Here is my Design Team project...
I have had this post-it holder sitting on my Cameo mat for a few weeks and then I decided to use it for this penguin (rather than the thank you bird that came with the file).

This is an old svg file I had in my download stash. It is by PPbN. The sentiment was sitting in a pile on my craft table, so I am glad it finally is being used. It goes along with the note pad because you can write notes for any reason you want. 

I was fortunate to have some pink post-its to match.

I know this pen is too big for this post-it holder, but I wanted you to see the concept.

Other Materials:

pink, purple, black, white, and orange card stock

Recollection pattern paper ~ Purple Swag

white pearls

Versafine Onyx Black ink

Other Challenges:

Sunny Day Crafting ~ Arctic Animals

Through the Craft Room Door ~ Anything Goes

Crafting When We Can ~ Anything Goes

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 creating!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

How About Cuddling?

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks so much for stopping by. It's quite frosty outside, so why not browse a few blogs and see what every one is creating...find some inspiration, leave a little love, and then get busy making your own happiness. Sounds like a plan to me!

I sure do like watercolors and creating backgrounds has become a fun favorite. I used a water brush pen and a few shades of pink from Artist's Loft (got mine at Michaels with a 50% off coupon). I received  some Gansai Tambi paints for Christmas, but I haven't used them yet (maybe today's project). The MFT Snow Drifts Cover-Up and Stitched Rectangle Frame were cut on my Cuttlebug. 

I used my Cameo to cut this polar bear by Jamie Cripps that I found at the Silhouette Design Store. There were few pieces and it was easy to layer and adhere.

The sentiment is by MFT ~ Let's Get Cozy stamp set. The title of the set sounds perfect for this cold weather. Don't you want to cuddle with this over-sized bear to stay warm?!?!

Challenges:

Happy Little Stampers ~ Watercolor

In the Pink ~ Anything Goes

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

PDE Linky Party ~ Anything Goes

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 creating!

Take Care,

Georgiana

Boys Love Their Tractors

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy April! Thanks for stopping by on this super Sunday. Our Spring Break Cruise was amazing (I am just getting back into the swing of things), Prom 2016 was last night at Epcot and everyone looked FABULOUS, and  next weekend is my daughter's 18th birthday. WOW! So much going on...sure keeps us busy!

I made this birthday card for a special country boy. He loves the farm and tractors.

I found the tractor at the Silhouette On-line store. Super easy to cut on the Cameo and assemble. The base card is 5.75 x 5.75, so the tractor is a good size. A few balloons to make it festive and kids love to see their names on a card.

Hope you have a great day...whatever you have planned!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy St. Patrick's Day ~ Use Green at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by on this terrific Tuesday.  Today I am sharing the new challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables. Hope you will join us this month for the challenge!

This Month's Challenge is...

Green

Here is my Design Team project...

I decided to celebrate St. Patrick's Day since I just made a green birthday card. What a fun set for anyone crazy about leprechauns.

I used the Miss Kate Cuttables leprechaun file and made it into a shaped card. Just use the mirror and weld feature on the Cameo...super easy! The inside is stamped Happy St. Patrick's Day.

I used the shamrock from the same file to as the focal point on this treat bag. I added green glitter glue for a touch of sparkle. The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Luck of the Irish set.

This is a retired set, but perfect for this time of year!

Hope you will join us at Miss Kate Cuttables for "Green". The other design team members did a spectacular job with this one. Be sure to check out ALL the variety!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Cupid Strikes Again Blog Co-Hop

Cupid Strikes Again!!!

Welcome to this co-hop with Die Cuttin’ Diva and Cut It Up. We are so glad that you are joining us today and super excited to share our inspiration with you.

We will have a line-up of DT members from both teams sharing Valentine projects and we are hoping you enjoy them all. Our teams even had to play cupid and send their project to a fellow team member as a surprise. How is that for sharing the love!

How about some prizes?

Craftin' Desert Divas ~ 2 digi stamps of choice

KaDoodle Bug Designs ~ 2 $5.00 certificates

As Cute as a Button ~ Buttons

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon ~ $15 gift certificate

And a surprise goodie pack by me!

Cupid’s Rules…

1. Make sure you are a follower on each stop along this hop.
2. Leave a comment on each project and you will be entered to win one of the prizes.

Prize winners will be announced on Valentine's Day, February 14th.

"I created my project for Sarah on the Cut It Up team."

First, I have to say...I had fun playing cupid for this hop! Everyone loves surprises and I enjoyed being able to send this off! I made this matching set for my secret blog hop pal since yummy treats seem to be appreciated on Valentine's Day.

I found this heart window treat wrap by Lori Whitlock at Silhouette on-line store.

The Valentine candy corn is enclosed in a 3 x 3 zipped bag that I purchased at our local flea market. The vendor has lots of different bags! 100 bags for $ 1 - $2 depending on size.

A pink organza bow with a tiny tag (and sentiment) by My Craft Spot keep the wrap closed.

The scalloped top box by Lori Whitlock can be found at Silhouette on-line store. It is thin, so little square candies fit perfectly. The heart is from the window wrap and the sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Valentine Treats set.

Other Materials:
Bo Bunny pattern paper ~ Heart Throb Stripe and Heart Attack
pink ribbon
pink gems
Versafine Blank Onyx ink

Your next stop is... Janis

If you get lost along the way, here is the line-up....

Die Cuttin’ Divas - http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/

Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.com/
Cindy - http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/

Emily - http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/

Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

Evelyn - https://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com/

Georgiana - http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

Katie - http://2craftykaties.blogspot.com/

Katrina - http://scrappyhorses.blogspot.com/

Larelyn - http://handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com/

L.B. - http://coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com/

Leah - http://mycraftandchatcafe.blogspot.com/

Nancy - http://kandykrazee.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.myinsanelifebysarahstamping.blogspot.com/

Shelly - http://mypaperlove.blogspot.ca/

Cut it Up - http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

Thanks for spreading the love!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana