Using Circles at Die Cuttin' Divas to Celebrate a Birthday

Hello Everyone!

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

This Week's Challenge...

~ Circles ~

Here is my Design Team project...

Circles and polka dots go together in my mind since they are the same shape.

The birthday bear is by MFT. I used Tim Holtz oxide inks (vintage photo, lucky clover, blue jeans, and abandoned coral) to add color to him.

The stamped sentiment is by MFT ~ Birthday Bears set.

Other Challenges:

My Favorite Things ~ Beary Birthday

The Paper Players ~ Celebration Theme

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Circles" challenge. Our sponsor this week is Lawn Fawn.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Valentine Critters

Happy Friday! 

This has been a stressful week (I didn't do that great with my goal of not taking school work home with me. I will need to do better next week!) and I am glad it is almost the weekend. Of course, what better way to start the weekend than with a couple of cute Valentine critters.

Today's project...

The school secretary asked me to make a couple of Valentine cards for her grandbabies. Who could object? I said definitely!

I used the following sketch by Sketch Saturday for the layout of the card.

This cutie is by PPnN. It is an oldie (and probably not available any more), but I had it in my SVG file library and couldn't resist for the 1 year granddaughter. It is her first Valentine. I added cherry glitter glue on her heart shaped nose to match the sparkly enamel dot on the bow. The sentiment strips are by My Favorite Things and the stamped sentiment is an old wooden stamp from Michaels dollar bin. I just love the font! 

This cute Valentine raccoon is by Miss Kate Cuttables. Be sure to check out all the Valentine files...what a fabulous selection!

Other Challenges:

DL.Art ~ Love

Tic Tac Toe Challenge ~ Sparkle, Love, Free

Tuesday Throwdown ~ Anything Goes

Mod Squad Challenge ~ Valentine/Red

Hope you have a fabulous weekend. I plan on taking some time to relax, go out to eat, shop, watch a movie or two on the Hallmark Channel, and craft. Sounds like a perfect way to de-stress! Hope it goes as planned.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Campin' Critters at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stoppping by on Diva Tuesday.

Today is the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Diva.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Campin' Critters ~

Here is my Design Team project...

When I think of camping I think of a tent  in the woods, under the stars...roughing it (although I prefer a RV with air conditioning and a bathroom). It is too hot and humid to go camping in Florida right now, but we do have a great state park down the road where you will see all type of critters. One of the most popular critters you'd see is the white tailed deer.

I started by cutting my SVG CuttingFiles chunky card base on my Cameo. Then I cut the tent, bear, and moon from Miss Kate Cuttables. I created my watercolor background to look like a night sky and finally added Wink of Glitter for the shimmer. All the pieces except the stars were adhered with foam dots to add dimension.

The sentiment is computer generated and it was cut with a MFT die on the Cuttlebug.

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

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Look Who's One!

Hello Everyone!

Wow! Hard to believe it has been almost two months since my last post. I haven't spent too much time at my crafting table, but I have been busy with creating school projects, helping my daughter with college designs, and planning lessons each day. I am SUPER happy to finally be able to turn on my machine, pull out my papers, and CREATE!

Today is my day to post at Miss Kate Cuttables. Before I share my design team project,  I want to remind you there is a free file that you can download every day. YES! Every day a new and different one. Be sure to get yours today!

Today's Freebie...Click Here

Here is my Design Team project...

A co-worker asked me to make a birthday card for a little man turning one. I thought this teddy would be darling for him. The stamped sentiment is by Cardz TV.

 I used the following Miss Kate Cuttables files...Teddy Bear and Hippo Holding Balloons.

   

I used the Die Cuttin' Diva's sketch from earlier this week. I sure have missed a lot of sketches! Looking forward to finding more!

The stitched circle die is by My Favorite Things. The bow was cut with a Waffle Flower die. I cut the 1 on my Cameo.

Miss Kate Cuttables has LOTS of files to choose from, so check them out today. 

Stay Creative,

Caution....Witch Kisses

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by! It's time for a  new DoubleClick Skittles Challenge. 

This Week's Challenge...

Halloween Colors

Here is my Design Team project...

I think this witchy bear from Kadoodle Bug is just too cute. A little inking around the edges and purple glitter glue on the bow make the bear irresistible...ready for some kisses.

I used the new pumpkin skittles from the Witches Brew Release.

The stamped sentiment is from Jaded Blossom ~ Halloween Signs.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "Halloween Colors" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members.

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Birthday "Fishes" to You

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Welcome back for another Scrappy Moms Guest Designer creation using March's Stamp Release! Can you tell I am loving these stamps?!?!

The school secretary asked me to make our principal a birthday card with a fishing theme. This is his last year and he will be retiring at the end of May. I thought this playful Papa bear (Silhouette On-line Store) would remind him of the kids he has helped over the years.

Another perfect sentiment from the Zodiac Cuties set.

I cut two tiny blue dragonflies and propped their wings to make them appear as if they were flying. All the cuts were adhered with foam squares to add dimension.

Other Materials:
black, brown, blue, and white card stock
pattern paper from scrap box
brown ink
Versafine Onyx Black ink

Be sure to get your stamp set today!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Sending You Love

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hope you enjoyed Valentine's Day! Instead of just one day I think it should be all weekend, so I am sharing another Valentine's Day card!

This sweet bear is from Miss Kate Cuttables. Loving all the hearts on the balloons.

This sentiment is from the Scrappy Moms Stamp set ~ With All My Heart.

Other Materials:

My Mind's Eye pattern paper ~ Love Me stack

pink, brown, white, and black card stock
Ranger Archival ink ~ potting soil
pink and brown Studio G ink

Challenges: 
DoubleClick Skittles ~ Use a Heart
Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show it off Saturday
Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Valentine's Day
4 Crafty Chicks ~ Valentines

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Winter Related Challenge at KaDoodle Bug

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's a three day weekend...Yah! Today we took a day trip to Orlando and then when we returned home we made our Spring Break plans...a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean...super excited! I LOVE cruises and we are visiting a couple ports that we have never been to. 

I'd like to share a card I made for the KaDoodle Bug Designs FB Challenge. The theme is Anything Winter Related. 

I used the Fun in the Sun file for the bear...inked the edges with a soft purple. The stamp card base was cut from the Birthday Base Cricut cartridge.

The stamped sentiment is from My Craft Spot ~ Tiny Tags 3.

Other Materials:

white, black, pink, and purple cardstock

K&Company pattern paper

purple crinkle ribbon

wiggly eyes

tiny purple pearls

Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Let's Begin 2015 with a Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Die Cuttin' Fans,

Welcome back for the first 2015 Die Cuttin' Diva Challenge. The team is super excited to provide challenges for another creative year. We hope you will be able to join us often!

This Week's Challenge...

A Sketch

My Design Team Project...

Another birthday card! I just can't have too many right now. I never seem to have enough, especially when my hubby asks me the same day he needs one. This year I am going to be prepared and have a few in the stash! How many extras do you typically keep?

Isn't this a sweet bear?

This bear is from Silhouette On-line store, but I altered it slightly by adding the present (cut from Birthday Cakes Cricut cartridge).

Twilight Skittles by Carri...easy to adhere and lightweight. Be sure to check out Carri's store for all the different colors.

Other Materials:

purple, brown, red, and white card stock

pattern papers from scrap box

purple ink by Colorbox

Happy Birthday stamp by My Pink Stamper

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Sketch" challenge. The other design team members have created awesome cards, so be sure to check them out.

Hope you will join our first challenge of the new year! Looking forward to seeing your sketch interpretation.

Get Crafty,

Georgiana

Anything Goes with Skittles Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by today for a the challenge at DoubleClick Skittles! It is the second week and we already have some awesome projects being shared. Thanks for joining us!

This Week's Challenge...Anything Goes

This is a special challenge since we are celebrating Carri's 2 year anniversary of her Skittles being launched. I have been there since the beginning and have enjoyed all the colors that have been created. The skittles are easy to adhere (liquid glue works great) and adds a little dimension to your projects.

Here is my Design Team project...
A birthday card for any girl. This bear is from Too Cute by Jessica.

Daffodil yellow crinkle ribbon by 3 Girl JAM, wiggly eyes, and inking around the edges are a couple extra touches.

Here are the skittles up close. Have you gotten yours yet? Super easy to adhere and they add a bit of character to your projects. Check out ALL the different colors and bundles!

The stamp is from Whismical Designs...an oldie, but goodie.

 

Hope you will join us at DoubleClick Skittles this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge.  Join us today with your newest creation.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Back to School Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by today for a new challenge at DoubleClick Skittles! I went back to school yesterday and today is work in the classroom, so I am hoping to get quite a bit finished before Meet the Teacher on Friday. I like to make a list and cross of each task as it is completed. It sure is nice to see when the list is finished.

This Week's Challenge...Back to School

Whether you have a child, or you decided to go back to school it is that time of year.  New clothes, new books, or new supplies are needed to make Back to School a success.

Here is my Design Team project... 

A teddy bear (Little Scraps from Heaven) ready for learning with a pencil.

I used the Simply Said stamp set from Craftin' Desert Diva. A bit of twine around the eraser and a few pink pearls in the lower corner.

Here is a close-up of the skittles. Loving the pink again...just like my favorite color from yesterday...pink!

Hope you will join us at DoubleClick Skittles this week for our "Back to School" challenge. The other design team members have done a fantastic job with their scholarly creations, so be sure to check them out! Be sure to enter, so you can win some skittles for Challenge #3.

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

An InLinkz Link-up

May Stamp Release Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to our third Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!

 I'm super excited to share with you the CDD May release stamps. There are five new stamps that have been released in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop and are now available for purchase.

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Destination Fun -  you can purchase them HERE

Happy Celebrations - You can purchase HERE

Picture This - You can purchase HERE

This stamp set comes with a FREE studio file

Picture That - You can purchase HERE

This stamp set comes with a FREE studio file

Celebrate Freedom - You can purchase HERE

May Bundle - You can purchase HERE

Sale Price is $65.45 includes shipping. A savings of $10.00 (due to the set up of the cart, $2.50 will be charged for shipping, but the amount has been deducted from the overall price of the stamps.)

Tara will be giving away one stamp set each day

& 

Too Cute by Jessica is giving away $25 gift card to her store.

 (Regular priced items)

This pattern is free with ANY stamp purchase...

"All That Glitters" from TCBJ

Just send an email to craftindesertdivas@gmail.com to claim your free pattern.

And now for my project....

I used the "All That Glitters" svg file...another recent favorite of mine...cute bears! Not sure where this recent obsession came from, but every time I see a bear I just want to say, "aaaww". Wouldn't you?!?!

I added red, glitz, and blue glitter glue to the hat and around the frame. The sparkler has a bit of yellow glitter glue too.

I used the Celebrate Freedom stamp set.

Other Materials:

yellow, pink, white, red, blue, brown, and black card stock

starry pattern paper

yellow and white polka dot ribbon

blue ink

red star gem 

Winners will be picked from a different blog each day, so the more you comment the more chances you have to win.

Craftin' Desert Diva's Shop

CDD Gallery - We'd love you to share your projects using the CDD stamps.

Next on the Line-up is Crazy About Cricut Jenny.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana