Love a Good Color Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today was Spaghetti Dinner for my son's Boy Scout that he was a member of for many years. He earned Eagle Scout through the troop and they paid for his college tuition, so it was a good time to show our support. My hubby is now in the living room watching the Super Bowl and I can hear him yelling at the TV. Me...I am in the craft room enjoying some creative time. It is not always easy to find the time since I have been busy with school (setting up a STEM Lab and conducting Science lessons), going to the Y, tutoring, and shopping (found some fabulous deals at Dillard's last weekend). 

Today's project...

My friend asked me to make her a few Valentine cards for her family and I said, "of course". I wanted to use this new MFT heart stencil and after seeing the MFT color challenge I decided to blend the two together. I used Tim Holtz oxide inks (worn lipstick and wild violet) to create the background. Love the scattered hearts.

Here are the MFT colors...

LOVE is a MFT word die and the stamped sentiment underneath it is from Whimsical Designs (closed and no longer available). The scalloped circle is great as the focal point.

I cut a stitched rectangle with my Cuttlebug for this inside. I left it blank for a personal message.

Hope you have a great week.
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Celebrate with MFT Color Challenge

Hello Everyone!

Hard to believe it is already Sunday (I have to remind myself every morning what day it is while on break since I have the tendency to forget) and I head back to school on Wednesday. I am going to have to practice writing 2019, so I don't goof when signing forms during the first week. How long does it usually take you to adjust to the new date?

I have another card/challenge to share.

I used the following color palette from My Favorite Things.

This was the first time I used the Celebrate Speech Bubble...it's one of my new dies! I like the versatility with this die since you can use just the negative, create a shaker, or change the colors of the letters like I did. The stamped sentiment is from the MFT  "You Wow Me" stamp set. I added sequins (silver/teal) in the corners to match the challenge colors.

The scallop rectangle is from Blueprints 20 and the stitched rectangle is from Blueprints 24. I am bummed that MFT doesn't make as many Blueprints as they previously did. I don't have all of them, but I have quite a few. I like mixing and matching the metal die pieces to create a variety of layouts. They are super easy to cut too.

Other Challenges:
My Time to Craft ~ Something New (celebrate die and wow stamp set)

Enjoy your day!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

It's Your Day to Smile or Say Hooray

Hello,

We celebrated my daughter's birthday today. She will be 20 on Monday, but she came home for the weekend since we wouldn't be able to go to dinner or have Betty Cake on her actual day. Before going to Red Robin I started these cards and when we returned I finished them. 

My thought was to combine the sketch and color challenge at My Favorite Things. Goal accomplished! I am pretty pleased that the colors and layout worked. 

I started with the MFT gray cardstock and coral gingham from the Tiny Check stack, and then added the white and blue cardstock.   

This week's sketch from My Favorite Things.

The colors for MFT Challenge 90.

 I used the Happy Hippo stamp set along with Spectrum Noir markers.

Rather than adding the extra papers to the scrap pile, I just made a second one. I used the MFT Scribble Rose and Double the Smile die sets.

All the pieces were cut with my Cuttlebug. I have thought about getting a Big Kick/Big Shot, but with my machine cutting just fine I have decided to wait. 

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Simply Create Too ~ Use Die Cuts

Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes

Excited that I was able to complete these two.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Sponsors Deserve a Thank You

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am sitting here along with my pup in my craft room while the little heater is working hard. Hubby and I went to CrackerBarrel for breakfast this morning and then we stopped at Michaels. The weekly ad said ink pads were on sale for 50% off, so I thought I'd get the Tim Holtz oxide inks. Well, they didn't ring up right, but since I am in there ALL the time the sales clerk fixed it and gave me the 25% off coupon too. What a great deal for the day! 

Today's project...

My hubby asked me to make a thank you card for a lawn service business that donated a gift card for a holiday party prize. He thought they would appreciate being recongnized for their community support. I am so glad I found this cute lawn mower by Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. 

I used Sketch 386 from Crazy 4 Challenges as part of this week's challenge, which is choose any sketch from 2017.

The stamped sentiment is from My Favorite Things ~ Thanks so Very Much set. 

I used the following colors from Color Throwdown: red, black, and gray.

Other Materials:

red, white, black, and gray card stock

pattern paper ~ My Mnd's Eye Merry and Bright pack

My Favorite Things dies ~ Blueprints 13, Stitched Circle Stax

Versafine ink ~ Black Onyx

black gems

Other Challenges:

Happy Little Stamper ~ Anything Goes with Dies

Cardz TV ~ Anything Goes

Have a great night...bundle up!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Hello at Paper Play Sketches

Good Morning,

Happy Wednesday and thanks for stopping by to see what I have been creating!

Today is Paper Play Sketches Day!

This Week's Challenge...

Love the patriotic color theme.

Here is my Design Team project...

I went with a clean and simple look.

I used the following sketch from Atlantic Hearts Challenge.

The pattern paper is from the Americana stack by Pebbles. The scalloped oval is from a an Avery Elle die from the Sweet Scallop set and HELLO is a MFT die from the Happy Greetings set.

Other Challenges:

Always Fun Challenge ~ Anything Goes
ScrapyLand ~ Anything Goes (with any brand of die they sell)

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 used the colors.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Paper Play Sketches Color Challenge

Good Morning Everyone,

Happy Wednesday!

Today is my daughter's two week surgery re-check. Hoping for a good report since her knee looks better (it is not the size of a grapefruit any more). Perhaps the doctor will say she can increase the complexity of exercises, so she can get more range of motion. I'll keep you posted!

Not only is it already half way through the week, but it is also  Paper Play Sketches Day!

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

I just bought these color drops dies from My Favorite Things  when I went to their store and I knew that using these colors would be a good combination. I love all the possibilities. I cut out a bunch of drops in the three different colors and shapes and then laid them on the my space in various positions. Here is the arrangement I finally decided on.

The happy birthday sentiment is a MFT die, which was easy to cut on my Cuttlebug. I scattered three sequins in the same colors around the word.

Oh yeah...after the camera issues I did learn a neat trick from the blog Thirteen Thoughts. She suggested using your computer monitor as a background. I tried it! I selected a purple wallpaper, put my card on a dispaly stand and voila...a slightly brighter picture. Just think of all the options since there are thousands of wallpaper choices. You can have a different look every day!

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 used the colors.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Silver and Blue Photo Inspiration at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends!

Welcome back to another Die Cuttin' Diva challenge. We are now on the second challenge of 2015 and I sure hope you have the opportunity to join us each week.

This Week's Challenge...

Photo Inspiration

Here is my Design Team project...

A shaped card for any occasion

I used my bow maker to create the triple loops, but I placed the dowel rods slightly further apart to get the look I desired. 

I wanted to make awesome clear snowflakes, but I didn't have any vellum paper. Time to improvise! I usually use wax paper when I cut intricate Spellbinders so the cardstock does not stick and the wax paper was perfect for what I imagined.

Miss Kate Cuttables Winter Bird. I cut the svg file on my Cameo, added Silver sparkle to the hat, and inked some of the edges.

Other Materials:

blue, white, and orange cardstock

pattern paper by DCWV ~ Winter Stack

PPPR card base (welded shape together on my Cameo)

blue crinkle ribbon ~ 3 Girl JAM

silver snowflake ~ Martha Stewart

Tiny Tags stamp ~ My Craft Spot 

blue ink

Other Challenges:

My Sheri Crafts ~ Snowflake

Craftin Desert Diva ~ Blue and White

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Bling

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Silver and Blue Photo Inspiration" challenge. The other design team members have made fantastic projects, so be sure to check them out.

Hope you will join our challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy Bird-Day with Your Favorite Colors

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another Die Cuttin' Diva Challenge.

This Week's Challenge...

Favorite Color Combination

This was NOT an easy decision. I love LOTS of colors and it seems to change by season or as the fashion trend changes. Not too long ago I loved the red, white, and blue combination. More recently I have been using/wearing pink...not pale pink, but a bright pink. You should see my new sneakers...they are bright...very bright!

Here is my Design Team project...

I decided to use pink with white and brown. This flamingo was a freebie a few weeks ago (Isn't she fun!) at Little Scraps of Heaven and the mat is from Elegant Edges (p. 39). The edges were inked in pink and then a couple pink pearls we scattered.

 All the papers were from the scrap box (Yah!) and the stamp is by Cardz TV.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Favorite Color Combination" challenge. The other design team members have done a fantastic job with their creations, so be sure to check them out! Also, we have Design Team news about two of our members.

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Red, White, and Blue Linky Party at Craftin' Desert Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today brings a new Linky Party at Craftin' Desert Divas hosted by Tara.

Party Theme is...

Red, White, and Blue

Loving these colors right now!

Here is my project...

A super cute (and patriotic) bunny from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

The triple bow was created using a bow maker and the sentiment is from the CDD Simply Said stamp set. I thought this sentiment was perfect because he made me smile after he was assembled together.

Other Materials:

Bo Bunny pattern paper

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

red and white twine

Glitz glitter glue

red, white, and blue sequins

blue ink

Hope you will join us for this crafty party at Craftin' Desert Divas! The more you link up, the better chance you have to win! Visit Craftin' Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Sponsors for this Linky Party...

Craftin' Desert Divas: one stamp set

My Scrap Chick: $10 Coupon Code

Newton's Nook Designs: $10 Coupon for online store

Snap*Click Supply Co.: $10 G.C

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Black Plus One at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Everyone!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Tuesday...it is Die Cuttin' Diva challenge day.

This week's challenge...

Black Plus One Other

Here is my Design Team project...

Being in a stylish mood I decided to go with a fashionista theme this week. Not that I could ever wear heels this high ( I think I am tall enough and probably would twist my ankle), but I could carry that adorable little purse.

I used the following sketch for both cards, but I did rotate one.

My daughter loved these shoes, but said the bottom should have been red. I told her that would not count for the challenge. I thought the silver was closer to the challenge. This svg file is by Designs on Cloud 9. The stamp is from K. Andrews (unfortunately it is no longer available). 

This purse was cut from the Forever Young Cricut cart ( p. 56 at 2 1/4") and the same stamp set was used.

Other Materials:

Recollections paper 

black, silver, and white card stock

black ink

white and silver sequins

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Black Plus One" challenge. The other design team  members have done a fabulous job with their creations, so be sure to check them out.

This Week's Sponsor...

Pink Bling Crafter

a stamp set 

Can't wait to see what you share!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Ivory, Gold, and Blue Color Challenge

Happy Diva Tuesday!

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

 

 The Challenge this Week...

Ivory, Gold, and Blue

Look at these amazing colors!

 

Here is my Design Team project...

I was thinking escargot is French, so Merci was a perfect sentiment.

The card base is a fun shape and that bow sure does sparkle.

Materials:
Campin' Critters Cricut Cartridge ~ base (p. 69) cut a 4 1/2"

Live Simply Cricut cartridge ~ snail cut at 2 3/4"

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ Merci (p. 36) cut at 1/2"

cream and gold card stock

My Minds Eye paper

wiggly eyes

ribbon

I hope you will join us this week at Die Cuttin' Divas.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Gobble Gobble...I'm Stuffed

Happy Diva Tuesday!

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

 

Our Challenge this Week...

Use these Color

brown, yellow, orange, and you pick one other (I used white.)

 

Here is my Design Team project...

 I love this stuffed turkey! I usually use my Cricut for cuts, but this turkey was just too cute too pass up...especially since he was only 50 cents at TJMaxx. I couldn't believe it was on clearnace and it was only Halloween. It was meant to be, so I bought it!



 I found this sketch on Feline Playful.

Materials:

ki papers

Bo Bunny papers

white card stock

Elegant Edges ~ circle2 (p. 50) cut at  2 1/2", 2 1/4", and 2" 

Create a Critter ~ Gobble cut at 1/2"

orange and white ribbon

brown button

white embroidery floss

turkey stamp ~ Inkadinkadoo

brown ink

Be sure to head over to Die Cuttin' Diva to see the other Design Team projects using these colors. Can't wait to see what you create this week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana