Thursday Treats at My Mouse Dreams

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am making a special guest designer appearance today at My Mouse Dreams for Thursday Treats after a conversation with Beckie and I am super excited to be a part of a her new series to showcase treat holders. I love to make treat bags for family, friends, students, and co-workers. The look on their face always makes me happy and want to make more. Valentine's Day is approaching quickly, so I am getting started now.

Today's Project...

I found this cute gift box (Unicorn Splash Box) on Silhouette Design Store and added a few pieces from my collection to personalize it. I used both my Cricut and Cameo to create today's treat holder.

The MFT stitched scalloped circle fits in the center and any die-cut or image would be perfect. I found this hippo colored by my daughter in her craft area and snatched it up (I figured she hadn't used him yet, so why not showcase him.). He just looks so happy. The stamped sentiment is from the same MFT Happy Hippo stamp set. The Hershey Nuggets were covered with Jaded Blossoms Candy Wraps and the hearts were cut from MFT Blueprints 13. 

Every treat bag needs a big bow! I just got this MFT Stitched Beautiful Bow die set not too long ago and decided it fit perfectly. I watched a video because the first time I cut the bow and tried to wrap it around it had creases. Yuck! The video said to prep the paper. I had to rub the paper between my fingers and curve it. It worked!  No creases!

I am so glad Beckie has started this Treat Thursday series. Perhaps you could be next to share your favorite treat holder. Leave a message and she may ask you too!

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 

Anything Goes with a Hungry Hippo 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 make ANYTHING you want as long as it includes a die cut.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Anything Goes ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I found this adorable hippo treat box on Silhouette Design store by Jennifer Rush. I fell in love with it when I saw it, but was waiting for the right occasion.

I added pink wrapped Hershey Kisses inside this hungry hippo's mouth.

Other Materials:

grey, black, and white card stock

pink polka dot ribbon

Hope you will join us this week at Die Cuttin' Diva since you have so many options...cards, layouts, banners, home decor, 3D treat boxes....anything goes. Looking forward to seeing all those fabulous projects you share!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Trendy Twine Guest Designer Announcement

Hello Crafty Freinds,

Not that long ago there was Guest Designer Call for Trendy Twine and I eagerly jumped at the opportunity to apply. I even got carried away with the application requirements. I think you only had to submit two projects. Well...I couldn't decide which color twine to use since there are way too many choices, so I made more!

Here are the various projects I made for the Trendy Twine Guest Designer Call. Definitely a couple extras, but it was worth it because I have been selected! Yippee! I will be a Trendy Twine Guest Designer in September.

The first two projects I made were for my daughter and her two roommates. They just started college at University of North Florida this summer. I used Blue Berry twine.

The boxes were each embossed with a different design and filled with Hershey Kisses.

The school colors are blue and grey. Each candy tube was filled with Skittles. 2020 represents the year they are to graduate with their undergraduate degrees.

Here is the second set... I created two birthday cards.

I used Strawberry Cupcake twine with the owl.

I used Pink Licorice twine with the hippo.

Both the nerdy owl and baby hippo are Miss Kate Cuttables files.

I used the following sketch for both birthday cards.

Looking forward to seeing the other Trendy Twine Guest Designer's projects. Be sure to check out who else was selected on the Twine It Up! site.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

 

Happy Birthday Hippo

Hello Crafty Friends,

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

This Week's Challenge...

Kid Theme

Here is my Design Team project...

Isn't this hippo perfect for any kid?!?!  Gotta' love those teeth!

The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps...Zodiac Cutie set (March's Release).

The hippo holding balloon is by Miss Kate Cuttables. Easy to cut, layer, and adhere...especially when you use the Cameo.

Other Materials:

pattern paper is from scrap box

grey, black, white, pink, purple, and blue card stock

Winter Grunge crinkle ribbon

Versafine OnyxBlack ink

purple button

pink twine

pink pearls

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Kid Theme" challenge. The other design team members have made a variety of projects that any kid would love. Be sure to check them out today!

Can't wait to see what you make for the challenge!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

This Sketch is Just for You

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

I made it through jury duty without being selected for one of the five court cases. Phew! I wasn't even called to one of the courtrooms this time for questioning. I am sure I will be summoned again in a few years. Isn't it strange how some people are called every couple of years and some are never called at all? That would be my hubby. He wants to go just once.

 

Today is a Die Cuttin' Diva day.

The new challenge is a sketch. Give it a try to escape from the regular square or rectangle shape card. A round card can be fun as long as it doesn't roll away! Since mine has scallops it doesn't move too much.

The March Sketch

 I used the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge for both the card base and hungry hippo. All the edges were inked.

 The "Just for You" stamp is from Inkadinkadoo and the distressed ink is Tim Holtz's Rusty Hinge.

Other Materials:

cream and black cardstock

Cloud 9 Design paper ~ Fiesta Glitter

soft orange pearls

wiggly eyes

 

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas for this challenge. Yes...it is a challenge, but give it a try! Check out the design team projects if you need some inspiration!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

WD ~ Favorite Color Combination

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Welcome back for another Whimsical Wednesday.

 

 This week's challenge...

Favorite Color Combination

Choose your favorite colors to work with.

 

Here is my Design Team project...

My favorite colors (as many of you know) are brown and blue. I love earth tones and natural hues.

I used the following sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches, but rotated the layout 90 degrees clockwise.

I stamped the hippo twice and cut his head from a solid piece of cream card stock and  then adhered it on top of the pattern one.

Materials:

Authentique Paper ~ Hope Collection ~ provided by sponsor

cream card stock

Fancy Pants brown ric rac ~ provided by sponsor

KaiserCraft hippo stamp ~ provided by sponsor

Whimsical Designs sentiment

brown ink brown liquid pearls

 

This Week's Sponsor...

~ The Paper Parade ~

$15 gift certificate

 

Hope you will join us this week at Whimsical Designs for the "Favorite Color Combination" challenge. I am looking forward to seeing your projects. 

 Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

Astronomy Day ~ Use a Star

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Thank you for stopping by again! I appreciate the time you give and comments you make.

 

Do you ever look at a weird holiday list? There seems to be a holiday for every occasion imaginable. This week we are celebrating one of those days...Astronomy Day.

 

This Week's Challenge...Use a Star

A bit of information...Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals. This event was started in 1973 by Doug Berger, the president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California. His intent was to set up various telescopes in busy urban locations so that passersby could enjoys views of the heavens. Since then the event has expanded and is now sponsored by a number of organizations associated with astronomy. Astronomy Day also forms part of Astronomy Week, which begins on the preceding Monday.

 

Here is my Design Team project

I used the following sketch from The Sweet Stop.

Adding a tag to the front of a card creates a different effect. Add a few paper layers and then some ribbon.

 One happy hippo holding star-shaped balloons.

Wiggly eyes so he can see better! Check out that star button.

Materials:

My Mind's Eye paper

white, black, and grey card stock

Going Places Cricut cartridge ~ tag

Birthdya Bash Cricut cartridge ~ hippo and stars

Spellbinders ~ banner

polka dot ribbon

green skittles by Carri

blue star button

wiggly eyes

Birthday Boy stamp ~ Cardz TV

black and green ink

 

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Star" challenge. Be sure to gaze at our Design Team projects. They will leave a twinkle in your eye. :)

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

A Happy Birthday with Little Hippo

Wow!

What a great day already. I have been super busy this morning and I still have more to do on "the list". My list is going to be all about crafting today. I want to get to visiting everyone and chatting with those I have missed. I need to work on sending e-mails too. I have a ton I need to respond to. Sorry for the delay, but you will hear from me soon.

 

I made this card last night, but was nodding off before I could finish the post. I wanted to make sure everything made sense and was spelled correctly before sharing. I am hoping the pictures looks bright enough since I took them late.

Isn't she too cute in purple and yellow? My favorite is the gift bag on her tail.

Materials:

Bo Bunny paper ~ Sun Wash Calico (yellow)

Creative Imaginations paper (purple)

white card stock

Create-a-Critter Cricut cartridge ~ hippo (p. 44) cut at 2 1/4", gift bag (p. 30) cut at 1 1/4", and sentiment (p.27) cut at 1"

purple polka dot ribbon

purple button

yellow craft thread

purple gems

wiggly eyes

 

I am quite thrilled since I was able to pile on 8 different challenges.
 

Challenges:

Allsorts ~ Layers

Do You Stack Up? (DYSU) ~ Birthdays

Krafty Girls~ Anything Goes

Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ Purple/Yellow photo inspiration

Paper Playtime ~ Gingham and Die-Cut

Cricut Chirp ~ Create-a-Critter

Cut It Up! ~ Anything Goes

Tuesday Morning Sketches

Have a FABULOUS day! I am off to get some more crafting done. How exciting! Hoping there are a bunch of new challenges posted already.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Tip Tuesday at Creative Cutter Room ~ Photos

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

Welcome to Tip Tuesday.

Today, I would like to share a quick and easy tip on how to make your photos appealing to your visitors.

So much of our valuable time is put into creating our masterpiece, but displaying and sharing the project with others is just as important. Taking a good photograph can be the key. Just recently I discovered the importance and fun of creating a background for my photos. Now, please understand, I am not a professional photographer, but I sure do know what is eye appealing.

 I took the main colors and theme of my card and found items that matched. Since this is a birthday card...gifts come to mind. I chose gift bags to use as the backdrop and ribbon for front flair. 

 Now, a clear photo of the entire card is necessary so others can admire your work too. I do not use a light box, but many other crafters do.

Get close-up shots of different parts of the card/project. I know when I am learning a new technique I want to see what it looks like so I can try.

 Try different angles too!

Hope you will explore with some fun backgrounds for your photos. Maybe you can try with our current challenge.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana