One Paper Pad and LOTS of Sketches

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

What a wonderful weekend it has been!

I made time to craft and be creative while the family was away on Saturday at either at work or a sporting event (my hubby has had to go to numerous district, regional, and state finals for every sporting event since he is administrator ~ plus I think he really likes it!). Today I finished adding a few touches along with taking pictures.

 

I have BUNCHES of paper pads started, but I usually don't finish them. Then I buy more since I like a pattern or two. Don't you do that too?!?!? This time I decided to try something different...use the entire paper pad, but find a variety of sketches so they are all different.

 

I started with this paper pad by My Mind's Eye ~ Bright. It was on clearance at Michaels for $2.99. I sure do like this paper since it is double sided and coordinates so well.

 

Then I searched on Paper Playful for sketches from this past week. This is the BEST site to see current challenges and winners without wasting lots of valuable time. WOW! So many to choose from!

 

Here are my cards...

For the first card layout from Deconstructed Sketch, I used a self adhesive pattern of gems for the focal point and added a few yellow flowers.

 Crinkle ribbon (3 Girl JAM) is always a perfect touch!

This sketch is from Seems a Little Sketchy. The flower pot was cut from Freshly Picked.

 Brown inking around all the edges to add an antique look.

 

This is last week's sketch from The Paper Players. I just doubled check and they have a new challenge posted.

I have never used this anchor from Wild Card 2, but was pleased to find a matching sentiment from Whimsical Designs.

 

Last sketch of the weekend...

I used the sketch from Technostamper.

I cut this mushroom and grass from Create a Critter. More crinkle ribbon (Little Scrap Pieces) for the tag.

 

Wohoo!

I am quite pleased with the progress I made this weekend and I am hoping to stay on a roll. I still have a little more paper and a few more sketches on my desktop. Planning to get a few more done with this paper pad. I need to try again with another paper pad...how about you? Are you up for the challenge?  Which paper pad with you choose?

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Birthday, Birthday, and More Birthdays

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

I have been super busy with school for the past two months and it seems like there is always more to do to help student's improve. I am constantly planning meaningful lessons and striving to help each student make progress. Hopefully all the tweaking I am doing will pay off!

 

I miss my crafting time and hope to be able to resume soon. It would be nice to find a challenge or sketch that I like and be able to use supplies that are collecting dust. I know! It is sad!

 

Here a few requested cards that I made during the past month/month-and-a-half, but haven't shared yet. Each one followed a sketch, which is posted too.

 

Give a Hoot (2") and Plantin Schoolbook

 

Hello Kitty (3") and Plantin Schoolbook

 

 

 

Nifty Fifties (3 1/4")

 

 

 

Paisley (3")

 

 

 

I bought some chocolate candy to make some Halloween treats the other day when Joanns had it on sale for 50% off, so I am looking forward to making some treats for my class. I pulled out all my Halloween molds and have them ready. I really want to be able to take some more card orders too, especially with the holidays approaching. 

 

Looking forward to seeing what you have been creating!

Georgiana

Merci Mushroom

Good Morning Crafty Friends,

Hope your Wednesday is off to a good start.

I made this card last night, but did not have time to share since I watched a movie with my hubby. Well, I wish I would have been crafting instead because the movie was horrible and I can never get those 2 hours back.

 I like how the mushroom holes match the card base.

 I finally found some great adhesive (Extreme Micro Adhesive Squares by Glue Arts) that hold the pleated ribbon. I can tell this is going to be a new favorite.

Materials:

 red, white, and blue cardstock

checkered tissue paper (recycled from a student's gift)

Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge ~ card base (p. 31) cut at 4 1/4"

Create -a-Critter Cricut cartridge ~ mushroom (p. 32) cut at 2 1/4" and sentiment (p. 36) cut at 1/2"

red and blue crinkle ribbon (Thanks Karen @ Little Scrap Pieces)

red and white buttons

Challenges:

Love to Create ~ Use something recycled

Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ red, white, blue

Squigglefly Challenge~ Shaped card

City Crafter Challenge ~ 5 Buttons

Shopping Our Stash ~ 2 Ribbons (or twine)

Summer Goals:

I have set some crafty goals this summer and I am pleased to say that I am working towards them. Here are a few goals: make shape cards (this should count as one), add stitching with the sewing machine, try some 3-D projects, get published, and hit 1000 followers. I am off to a good start, but much more to do still!

What are your crafty goals?

My 2nd blogoversary is coming soon. Goodies will be available!

Be sure to come back tomorrow. A new project for Creative Cutter Room will be posted.  

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Buttons, Bows, and/or Bling Challenge

Good Morning,

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

Materials:

Live Simply cartridge ~ mushroom

GCD Studio papers

green cardstock

green crinkle ribbon

yellow button

green gems

My Pink Stamper ~Itty Bitty-licious

green ink

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Can't wait to see all those amazing projects that you make,

Georgiana