Using the Incy Wincy Sketch for the Holidays

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

After grocery shopping this morning I made myself comfortable in my craft area and made two new cards using last week's sketch from Incy Wincy Designs. Unfortunately, I did not meet the deadline since the challenge site is from Australia and they are a day ahead. I will know for next time to keep an eye on the clock.

 

Have you ever done that...made a project and missed the deadline? I am disappointed, but still pleased with the outcome of both cards.

 

Here is the first holiday card...

 I added Citron glitter glue to the middle tree. All the trees sit on pop dots to add dimension.

 The brown cord "pops" on that green Bo Bunny button. The stamp is from Whimsical Designs ~ Snow Much Fun.

 The Incy Wincy Designs sketch.

Here is the other card...

I thought of my daughter when I made this one since she mentioned how much she likes snowmen.

 I coated him with Glitz glitter glue so he would sparkle. Yes, it is still a little wet, but I am sure it will be dry by the time I am done typing this post.

 I added a wood button to match the arms and then tied a double bow with Blossom twine. This stamp is also from Whimsical Designs ~ Snow Much Fun.

Other Materials:

Recollections paper ~ Holly Day Wishes (top card)

brown and tan cardstock

Winter Woodland Cricut cartridge ~ trees (p. 37) cut at 2 1/2"

brown ink

 

My Mind's Eye paper ~ Merry (bottom card)

pink and black card stock

Hello Kitty ~ snowman (p. 77) cut at 2 1/2"

pink pearls

black ink 

 

Other Challenges:

Party Time Tuesdays ~ Use twine or hemp

Twisted Tuesday ~ Polka Dots and Pop Dots

Alphabet Challenge ~ Twine

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Fun Friday Linky Party

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Uncommon Christmas

Weekly Christmas Card Challenges ~ Bling

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Die Cuts
Paper Playtime ~ Sparkle

 

Hoping you have a pleasant week. This is the last full week of school then we only have two days the following week. Looking forward to Thanksgiving Break and holiday shopping. I sure hope there are some good deals!  

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Winter Blues at Little Scrap Pieces

Hello Again Crafty Friends,

 

If you are here for the Penguin Blog Hop please scroll down or click here. You are going to love all those tuxedo wearing bird projects! It is hard to pick a favorite, but those treat boxes are super yummy and how about a fun layout to remember your Sea World visit.

 

 Today...is also Little Scrap Pieces' Fun Friday. A new challenge has been posted with amazing Design Team inspiration, which is "Winter Blues"...you can either create a winter themed project or use the color blue. I incorporated both...a sleepy snow hare sitting under snowflakes.

Materials:

My Minds Eye paper ~ Moments

white card stock

Winter Woodlands Cricut cartridge ~ bunny (p. 58) cut at 2 1/4"

Fiskars punch ~ snowflakes

white pearls

blue lace

Spellbinders ~ Scalloped Circle

 
Other Challenges:
Bitten By the Bug 2 ~ Snowflakes
Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ January Blues
My Craft Spot ~ Frosty Days
The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Winter Themed
Cute Card Thursday ~ Beat the Blues!

Don't forget to check out the Penguin Blog Hop (scroll down). I am offering a prize to one lucky person in addition to all the pre-arranged sponsors. Be sure to come back on Saturday and Monday for Exploring Cricut. A new challenge will be posted this Monday.
 

Looking forward to seeing your all your creations this week!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Christmas in July with Exploring Cricut

Hello Crafty Friends and Cricut Enthusiast,

Today is a special day at Exploring Cricut. Not only is it challenge day, but we are having a Christmas in July hop. Lots of holiday projects with prizes along the way.

You should have arrived from Diana's blog. If not, that is okay. You can either go back to the beginning or just hop along. The line-up is posted at the bottom for quick reference.

Here is my Exploring Cricut project...

I always think of Santa when I think of Christmas and how else does Santa travel around with all those presents. He needs a sleigh. I know, I know...these are not the typical holiday colors, but they sure do look good together and it is all about Winter Fun. : )

 Materials:

DCWV paper ~ Winter Stack

grey and white card stock

Winter Woodland Cricut cartridge ~ sleigh (p. 53) cut 1 3/4"

green with silver trim ribbon

dark blue gems

computer generated sentiment

Challenges:

That Craft Place ~ Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday ~ sketch

Here are some holiday goodies for one lucky person. I will also be adding some festive stick pins. These are some of the ones I have made in the past.

Please leave a comment and a way to get in touch with you (either your blog's name or e-mail address). You must be a follower to be eligible to win. The winner will be announced Saturday, July 21st.

  

Here is the Exploring Cricut line-up...

Sharon    http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com

Annette   http://mymindsdustbunnies.blogspot.com

Jessica   http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

Emily      http://emilyqueenofallthingscrafty.blogspot.com

Michelle  http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com

Lori        http://scrappinsaints.blogspot.com

Kim        http://littleredshood.blogspot.com

Ian         http://anewbiecrafter.blogspot.com

Diana     http://craftypeepdb.blogspot.com

Georgiana http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com

Diane     http://happyscrapperdiane.blogspot.com

Now head over to Diane's blog to see what she created.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thanks Squirrel

Good Morning,

Happy Tuesday! Today brings another challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas and what better way to celebrate than with a new card.

We have created projects for...

Squirrel Appreciation Day

Materials:

Winter Woodland cartridge ~ squirrel (p. 57) cut at 3"

DCWV ~ Nana's Nursery Baby Girl stack

buttons

craft thread

wiggly eye

glitter embossing powder

The sponsor this week is...

Can't wait to see what you create. If you use MyCutSearch.com there are four pages of squirrel images. So many choices!

Take Care,
Georgiana

How About Some Cocoa After Skating?

Good Morning,

Although I live in Florida now, when I was younger and lived in Massachusetts I used to ice skate when the local ponds froze over or friends and I would go to the ice skating rink. I don't remember ever being very good at it (I liked roller skating much better!), but it was a popular winter sport. I am sure it had to do with the cold weather. I probably wouldn't stay out long enough to get good at it since I prefer warm places. What I do know, hot cocoa was and still is the perfect way to warm up. 

 Materials:

Colorbok paper

Joys of the Season cartridge ~ cup (p. 51) cut at 2 1/2"

Winter Woodland cartridge ~ skate (p. 51) cut at 1 3/4" and year cut at 1/2"

white glitter

brown gems

rust colored embroidery floss

 

Challenges:

Bitten By the Bug ~ Ice Skate

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Hot cocoa, cup, or brown

I am glad my children have had the opportunity to try ice skating a few times. We have been to Ober Gatlinburg when they were younger, our city brought in a portable ice skating rink for the holidays a couple years ago, and we even went on a cruise that had a rink.

Have you ever been ice skating?

Stay Creative,

Georgiana