Happy Hanukkah

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hanukkah began last night, so I wanted to make sure I included my friends that celebrate.

What is Hanukkah?

Hanukkah, which is Hebrew for “dedication,” is the Festival of Lights.

It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek army, and the subsequent miracle of rededicating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and restoring its menorah, or lamp.

The miracle of Hanukkah is that only one vial of oil was found with just enough oil to illuminate the Temple lamp for one day, and yet it lasted for eight full days.

I used an svg file from Too Cute By Jessica. Unfortunately, the site has closed but there are some files still available through Etsy or Scrappy Dew.

A variety of blue cardstock fill the letters.

The background layers are MFT dies ~ Blueprint 20 and 24. I didn't want this corner to be empty, so I added a few blue pearls.

Hope you enjoy your week. We have 2 1/2 weeks till Winter Break, and it is going to be extremely busy every day at school.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Merry Christmas, Santa

Christmas (and Winter Break) is almost here! The tree is up with a few presents underneath, lights are twinkling on the house, and the weather is definitely chilly.  What is that? I think I can hear...

Up on the rooftop 

Click, click, click 

Down thru the chimney with 

Good Saint Nick 

This stamped sentiment is from My Craft Spot ~ Mistletoe set.

The Santa SVG file is from Too Cute By Jessica ~ Christmas Faces. It was easily cut on my Cameo and adhering was a few pieces that layered nicely.

This photo seems blurry, but it was an action shot since Santa is on an action wobble. I don't even know if they make them still, but I have a few in my stash. It was too fun playing with Santa and watch him dance around in circles wildly.

Other Materials:

red, white, cream, and black card stock

pattern paper by Recollections ~ Cozy Lodge stack

My Favorite Things ~ Blueprints 20

Versafine Black Onyx ink

red gems

Challenges:

Always Fun Challenges ~ Santa

Use Your Stuff ~ Christmas is Coming

Sisterhood of Crafters ~ All About Christmas

Hope that you are on the nice list this year and get everything you wish for!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Bushels of Apples

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am sitting in my craft room while the storm is beating down upon us, but I am staying busy while the power is still on. I was doing laundry and dishes earlier so nothing would be sitting around in case we don't have water later. The news just said millions of people in the south are without electricity and we still have many hours before it is close to north central Florida. I am not worried about flooding, just trees/branches falling since we have so many big and beautiful old trees. Our power lines are above ground in our neighborhood, so the risk is higher. I will keep you posted as long as I can! Stay safe my fellow Floridian crafty friends! 

I decided to track down some current challenges and came up with a card perfect for the upcoming season. Fall is my favorite season not just because it's my birthday, but the weather cools off.

I used the following sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.

The apple basket is from Too Cute by Jessica (she is going out of business, so her files are really cheap if you need any). The stamped sentiment is by Bug Bites. All the stitched dies are by My Favorite Things.

Other Challenges:

Allsorts ~ 2+ Designer Papers

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Super Scrap Saturday

Connie Can Crop ~ Anything Goes

DL.Art ~ September Linky Party

Happy Little Stampers ~ Dies

Cut It Up ~ Apple

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Apple Photo

Thanks for stopping by and checking in on me! I appreciate all your thoughts during this time. 

Take Care,

Georgiana 

Looking For Shaped Card at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Everyone,

It's Tuesday! We just started 3 weeks of testing season, 6 weeks left of this school year, 2 weeks until my daughter comes home from college for summer break, 2 months of fixing up Kyle's house with a little bit more, and we are still going strong. It's been busy (extremely) and we still need to keep plugging away. Looking forward to having more free time soon.  

Today the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Diva starts. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Shaped Cards ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I had a few different projects planned (tool box, coffee cup, mixer), but decided to go with my original thought of using a paint palette (Too Cute by Jessica). I was going to using the palette as the base shape, but I didn't like the hole cut-out so I found a bracket shaped base that I cut on my Cameo.

I chose this SEI pattern paper (Cheery Brights) since it had all the colors of the paint splotches. The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Dream in Color stamp set. The sequins were an after thought, but I like that the colors match.

I hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Shaped Card" challenge. Be sure to check out the other design team projects.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

How About Dinner?

Happy Friday Everyone!

The new year is just around the corner (which also means winter break is almost over...so sad). Are you thinking about any new year resolutions? Me...I need to start eating healthy again and cut down on the carbs. That is very challenging since I love pasta, bread, and pizza, but an easy way for me to lose a few pounds. 

Anyone hungry ( I know I was just talking about losing weight, but I like to eat!)? How about dinner on me?!?! This girl chef is from Pizza Time by Too Cute by Jessica. I cut her out with my Cameo.

I used Wide Eyed Kids Face Assortment set by Peachy Keen stamps. I used a little chalk to add some color to her eyes and cheeks. 

I used Gift Cards Galore stamp set by Jaded Blossom for the sentiment. This is the perfect set for any occasion (birthdays, vacation, movies, food,  shopping, etc.) when you want to give a gift card.

Other Materials:

white, red, black, brown, and tan card stock

red plaid paper

Versafine Onyx Black ink

black gems

What is your favorite restaurant to receive a gift card for? Me...I like Olive Garden. Yum!

Happy New Year!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Here Comes the Birthday Train

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by on this terrific Tuesday. Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Hope you will join us this week!

This Week's Challenge...

Celebrate It!

What type of celebration can have a party? I usually think of birthday or anniversary, but if you celebrate it...you can create it!

Here is my Design Team project...

A birthday train (by Too Cute by Jessica) for a three year old.

Stamped sentiment in the window

Every birthday has to have balloons!

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Celebrate It" challenge. The other design team members did a wonderful job with this one. Be sure to check them out today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

What's New...the World and a Hero

Hello Crafty Friends,

I just finished these two cards that I started last night and wanted to share right away. I bought a few new items from Amazon as New Year gifts to myself and was looking forward to using them (waiting for the mail was the hardest part). I have been admiring stitched dies for quite some time on so many different projects. Luckily, I found a circle set for a really good price. Oooh...I sure do like them! I now need to add the rectangle stitched set (it was sold out at Christmas, but I think it is finally back in stock).     

Here is my set of cards...

I used the Tuesday Morning Sketches layout for both cards.

I used two pattern papers (Me & My Big Idea) from my scrap box, two new products (Die-namics circle stitched die and We R Memory Keeper banner die), two different die-cuts (the globe is Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbon and the robot is Too Cute by Jessica), and two sentiments (World is computer generated and Hero is Jaded Blossom).

I added Denim Skittles by Carri to each card on the far right side.

Other Materials:

blue, green, black, orange, and white card stock

Versafine Black Onyx ink

Challenges:

Red Carpet Studio ~ Two Faces of January (Use 2)

My Time to Craft ~ Stripes

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Super Scraps Saturday

Allsorts ~ New and Cute

Shopping Our Stash ~ Something New

Cute Card Thursday ~ What's New

Hope you have a fabulous week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Artistic Birthday Wishes

Welcome back and "Thanks" for stopping by on this SUPER Sunday! 

I have been busy making birthday cards because of all the family birthdays this month, and now I need to plan a few more for January...my MIL and another niece are approaching in the next two weeks.

I had this background paper cut and laying on my craft table when I decided that the colors would be great for splattered paint. I quickly searched my files and found a couple art files that were possibilities. After looking at this scattered birthday stamp again...the idea came together! I was extremely happy the blue ribbon coordinated perfectly.

I only used the easel from the Art Party file. I cut the svg file on my Cameo after adjusting it to the size I needed.

This stamp is by Stampin' Up. Wish I could share what set it is from, but a friend gave it to me when she was cleaning her closet. Lucky me! I love the craziness of the letter arrangement. You probably could tell since I have used it a couple times already.

Other Materials:

blue, brown, silver, and white card stock

Ranger Archival Ink ~ Cobalt Blue

Just curious...do you belong to any papercraft clubs where you order from monthly catalogs? I have never joined, but the supplies at the local craft stores are getting slim to choose from. Which company do you recommend?

Time to get busy...lots to do today! Thanks again for stopping by.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana