Smile...It's Time to Announce the Winner

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for celebrating with me this past weekend. Hard to believe it has been 8 years, but I can honestly say I have enjoyed the journey. Meeting so many wonderful people and learning from each makes me want to continue for another 8 years (or more).

Welcome to all my new followers. I am looking forward to sharing lots this summer, so be sure to check back often. Also, if you haven't left your blog address be sure to. I want to visit and see what you are creating.

Today's project...

After looking back at the last couple of weeks, I realized I had a lot of projects that used my Cameo and SVG files. I decided to do something a little different...heat embossing with a MFT background stamp. I used clear VersaMark ink and white embossing powder. Then I applied 4 different colors of Tim Holtz oxide inks: cracked pistachio, peacock feathers, broken china, and faded jeans. I tested the colors on a piece of scrap paper to make sure they blended nicely first because I did not want to ruin my background. Let's just say that is a lesson learned from past experience.

I used a MFT rounded stitched edge die to create the lower portion, stamped the sentiment with Versafine Black Onyx ink, and added Smile with Tombow multi mono liquid glue (sticks well to the embossing). Then a few color coordinated sequins were scattered on the front panel. 

Challenges:
CAS on Friday ~ Embossing
Paper Craft Crew ~ Designer's Choice
4 Crafty Chicks ~ Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar ~ Three of Something

I thought this card was the perfect introduction for "Announcement Day".
Time to announce the winner...

Congratulations Connie!

Be sure to send me an e-mail at coachfans at cox dot net with your mailing address.

Until tomorrow,
Georgiana 

Happy Anniversary with a Silver Bell

Good Evening Crafty Friends,

Hubby and I went out for the day and when we got home we had a terrible thunderstorm causing us to lose power for a couple hours. I had intentions on getting this card done earlier, but mother nature had other plans. I am just pleased the power came back on and I was able to finish it before it got too late.

I was asked to make an annniversary card, so I had to decide which colors, layout, die-cut, sentiment, etc. I knew silver would be elegant for the occasion, which made the next step even more imporatant...getting the right layout.   

I found the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches to fit the design I had in mind.

First, I cut the silver cardstock with the MFT Blueprints 15 stitched rectangle die and then I ran it through the Cuttlebug in the Swiss Dots embossing folder. Next, I cut the white and dotted vellum for the strip. I used VersaMark ink and Ebony embossing powder for the JustRite "Happy Anniversary" sentiment. BE CAREFUL when heating the powder on vellum. The first time I heated it a bit too long and it melted. Yuck! When I adhered the vellum to the white cardstock I was careful to only add my liquid glue just behind the dots and letters. Now you can't see any residue from the adhesive.

Lastly, the lacey square is by Spellbinders (it is on sale for $6.99) and the silver bell was cut on my Cameo. I added pearl gems from my stash just as the sketch had them laid out.

Other Challenges:

ScrapyLand ~ Embossing (heat or dry)

Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Looking forward to a peaceful tomorrow. Hubby and daughter might go the movies. I may go to Michaels or Joann to use a 60% off coupon. I am hoping to get a few more challenges combined.

Take Care,

Georgiana 

Ombre Thanks

Happy Monday Crafty Friends!

Hubby went back to work, so my daughter and I are home with no major plans. I really need to de-clutter some closets and take a trip to the donation box. Sounds like a good home project.

For today's card I am sharing one of the MFT Camp Create techniques...Remarkable Resist. I enjoyed using embossing powder and watercolors to create the background on the first card, so I figured I would try again. I love all the options since there are so many different background stamps (I even added a few more to my wish list). I used white ZING! embossing powder and created an ombre look with four different shades of blue watercolors. 

Then I cut out the word "thanks" with my Cuttlebug from 5 different colors (light to dark).

I really like this design, so I may do it in a few other shades...red to pink, light to dark purple, oranges or greens. You can never have too many thank you cards in your stash.

 Hope you have a magnificent Monday!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

I'll Stand By You

Happy Friday Everyone!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by. Today is my day to post at Eyelet Outlet and Brads. 

Here is my Design Team project...

I have seen lots of flamingo projects during the past week, so I wanted to join the fun.

I chose a MFT frame that would fit three flamingo brads from Eyelet Outlet and Brads.

I matched the sentiment by using the MFT Tickled Pink stamp set.

I used the following products from Eyelet Outlet and Brads shop.

Flamingo Brads
Pink Enamel Hearts 

Eyelet Outlet and Brads has such a wide variety of products you need to check them out!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Gold Makes Me Happy

Happy Friday Everyone!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by.  Today is my day to post at Eyelet Outlet and Brads. 

Here is my Design Team project...

With graduation, retirements, and lots of birthdays quickly approaching in the next couple of weeks, I decided to use the colors black, white, and gold to stay elegant and gender neutral. 

I created the background by laying the gold washi tape in diagonals strips.Then I cut the card mat with a MFT die from Blueprint 24. The inkadinkadoo sentiment was stamped with Versamark ink then Ebony embossing powder was heated. 

I punched a few small holes and inserted the gold glitter brads into the MFT stitched circle before applying pop dots for dimension.

I used the following products from Eyelet Outlet and Brads shop.

Gold Washi Tape

Gold Glitter Brads

 

Eyelet Outlet and Brads has such a wide variety of products you need to check them out!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Wishing You a Wonderful Mother's Day

Happy Friday Everyone!

Today is my day to post at Eyelet Outlet and Brads. Before I share my design team project,  I want to let you know that there is a Daily Deal where you can get a product each day at a discounted price. Be sure to check it out!

Here is my Design Team project...

I stamped the Inkadinkado flowers with VersaMark ink and then used white embossing powder before heating. I used four different Distress Inks (Seedless Preserves, Shaded Lilac, Picked Raspberry, and Spun Sugar) to blend the background. After adhering all the layers of card stock I added white ribbon and the clear flower gems.

A stamped sentiment on a flag banner is by Jaded Blossom ~ Mother's Day stamp set and and a few clear swirls were scattered around.  

I used the following product from Eyelet Outlet and Brads shop.

Swirls Jewels Clear

Flower Clear Jewels

Eyelet Outlet and Brads has such a wide variety of products you need to check them out!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Make It Sparkle at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans,

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. I hope you will join us this week since you get to use all the sparkles for this one. Oooh...doesn't that sound like fun!?!

This Week's Challenge...

~ Make It Sparkle ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I love my pattern papers, but I have been very interested in the clean and simple look. I decided to combine watercolor and sparkle to help spread some holiday cheer. 

I cut my watercolor paper with MFT Blueprint #20 stitched rectangle die.

 I used a water pen and purple (then pink) watercolor paint to create the backgrounds. The Spellbinders ornament was in my stash (so nice to find old stuff that you haven't used in quite a while...seems like new again) and cut it  into silver glitter foam with the Cuttlebug. I heat embossed the sentiment by Bug Bites ~ Glad Tidings with silver powder by Stampendous.

I adhered the ornament and tiny satin bows with Glue Dots.

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Cut it Up/Dies

52 Christmas Card Throwdown ~ Glitter

Just Us Girls ~ Photo Inspiration

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Make It Sparkle" challenge. The other design team members did a super job this week.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Heat Embossed Snowflakes

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Carson's Creations! 

We went to Disney ~ Magic Kingdom this morning since our annual passes expire in a couple weeks. The park opened at 8am and we were able to get on the majority of the rides before lunch. I thought it was going to be super busy, but with the Disney app and three Fast Passes we enjoyed ourselves. That was until the ride home...the traffic on the turnpike was incredibly slow. It took us almost an extra hour to get home. During the long ride home, I was thinking about making a black and white heat embossed card. I knew I wanted red, and the blue came later.

Here are the results...

I used My Favorite Things Blueprint #20 for the scalloped edge and stitched black mat.

The Merry Christmas was cut with a MFT die.

The Martha Stewart snowflakes were heat embossed with White Zing embossing powder. I added either white or blue pearls to the center of each snowflake.

  

Inside both cards is a stamped MFT sentiment ~ Trim the Tree stamp set was used.

Challenges:

Challenge Up Your Life ~ Snowflakes

My Sheri Crafts ~ Winter

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Any Holiday

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Winter Wonderland

One more day before heading back to school. I keep thinking about what I need to do to be prepared for students. Lots to do still, but tomorrow is another day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Paper Play Sketches #23

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by.  I am sharing the new challenge at Paper Play Sketches a little later than the rest of the Design Team. I had school yesterday and started sneezing throughout the entire day. By the end of the day I was wiped and ready to rest. This morning I went to Joanns for the Pre-Black Friday sale (had to get my Fiskars blades for 60% off) and stopped for some medicine on the way home.  I am finally feeling a little better after a few doses.

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

Love all the layers!

I used My Favorite Things ~ Written in Watercolor stamps and heat embossed the sentiment on vellum. I used small Glue Dots under the letters to hide the adhesive. The pattern paper is by Doodlebug Designs. I cut the small present by Too Cute by Jessica on my Cameo.

Other Supplies:

white and kraft card stock

teal gem

Caribbean Twine by The Twinery

Other Challenges:

Seize the Birthday ~ Birthday with Presents

Simply Papercraft ~ Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers ~ Embossing

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the Paper Play Sketches challenge. Be sure to visit the other Design Team members and leave some crafty love!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Paper Play Sketches #22

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by.  Today I am sharing the new challenge at Paper Play Sketches. Whether you need a starting point or enjoy seeing variety, a sketch gives numerous possibilities. You can rotate the layout, so you can actually make more than one project and they can end up looking differently.

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

I decided to use this glitter paper from Recollections because I thought it was classic looking and didn't need many embellishments.

An elegant silver pattern with a touch of teal gems only needed a simple sentiment. I used silver embossing powder and a stamp by jillibean ~ handwritten sentiments set.

Gold stripes with just a few sequins and the same stamp set.

Other Challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers ~ Embossing (heat)

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the Paper Play Sketches challenge. Be sure to visit the other Design Team members since each designer interpreted the sketch differently.

Thanks again for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Heat Embossing with Distress Ink Blending

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by. After watching a few TV marathons of my favorite shows (Law and Order and Numbers) this past week ,I decided to watch a crafty video. I found one at Prairie Ink & Paper by Amy  Rysavy.  I heard her name mentioned once in a craft class I took at My Favorite Things, but didn't real know much else about her. Wow! She does fabulous work. I think I will be checking out more of her videos rather than watching TV marathons this week, especially since I only have three weeks left before going back to school.

The video I watched was Distress Ink Blending. She made it look quite simple, so I decided to try the technique again. The key...choose the right colors for blending.

This first card I used the Avery Elle stamp set Petals & Stems. I  applied heat to the white embossing powder then added the distress inks using the small round blending tool. I had about five or six different colors that all sounded great, but narrowed it down to only 3 that worked nicely together. I cut Amazing out of white foam to add dimension. In the video, Amy said she has a problem with using foam. I place mine to the side of my bottom plate (I still use my original Cuttlebug.) and haven't had any issues. Lastly, I added Clear Glitter Wink of Stella and a few sequins.

Since I really liked how the first one came out, I decided to make another using different colors and stamp (MFT splatter stamp set ~ Distressed Patterns). This used only three inks again, but the colors blended making it look like five. I added water droplets afterwards and dabbed them dry to create the splotched look. 

Lastly, I used black glitter foam and cut out the sentiment and butterfly. A trail of gems are fluttering behind.

Be sure to come back again tomorrow for my Miss Kate Cuttables daily post.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Watercolor Burst Technique

Happy Friday!

What a productive week...lots of items were crossed off my list of things to do. That is a wonderful feeling. Next week is relaxation time, then it will be back to the usual.

During the last week -in-a-half of video watching I came across how to do the watercolor burst technique...it's SUPER easy. If you haven't tried yet, you need to! See the video here by Scraps & Stamps.

First, stamp your sentiment with Versamark and heat emboss with your favorite powder. Then decide what colors you want to use. I was in a pinkish-purple mood. I used MFT Razzle Berry for the card base.

Apply clean water starting on left and work towards the right. Using a watercolor brush, add some paint and watch it spread. I added a few sequins to coordinate with the paint.

On this one I chose a different color palette...orange to yellow like a sunset.

Orange sequins to match the card base (MFT cardstock ~ Orange Fizz).

Other Materials:

Canson 140 lb watercolor paper

MFT stitched die

MFT stamp set ~ Written in Watercolor

Recollections Ebony embossing powder

Artist's Loft watercolor paint (going to get Gansai Tambi watercolors next)

Hope you will try this technique. PLEASE leave me a comment and let me know if you do along with the link so I can see it!

Have a great day and enjoy the weekend.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Just Because ~ Project of the Day #13

Hello Everyone,

Hope you are doing well. The news here in Central Florida continues to get more depressing, but we are keeping our heads up hoping for some good to come soon.

I have been staying inside during the day since it has been SUPER hot and watching some crafting videos. I found one called Scraps and Stamps and Theresa sent me a link to Justine's Crafts. Once you start watching those addicting videos then you have to watch another and then you have to try the techniques. As I watch each video, my list of supplies I need to purchase continues to grow.  

I am really enjoying water coloring, but decided to step it up a notch. I wanted to add heat embossing and coloring together, so I went to Michaels yesterday just to find a large flower stamp since I didn't want to wait to order one on-line. Found one! I really like this one by Stampendous ~ Daisy Thanks.

First, I used MFT Blueprint 20 to cut the scalloped edge from 140 lb Canson watercolor paper. Then I used my VersaMark and white ZING! embossing powder to stamp/heat the daisies. Rather than using watercolor paints, I used my mustard seed, frayed burlap, and salty ocean distress inks on an acrylic block to paint the flowers and the background.

The stamped sentiment is by JustRite ~ Large Fancy Sentiments set. Latte skittles by Carri were adhered with Tombow liquid glue. 

The card base is MFT 100 lb heavyweight card stock. I love ALL the colors in the sampler pack! This yellow is Lemon Drop.

Challenges: 

AAA Cards ~ Watercolors

This afternoon I plan on trying some blending to create backgrounds. Time to get inky!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana