Craftaholics R Us ~ Use Kraft

Hello Everyone,

It's Wednesday, which means we are halfway through this week. 

The challenge at Craftaholics R Us also begins today.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Use Kraft ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I like to make treat containers and even though it is summer with no students, I am thinking ahead. I found this cute mini treat cup with handle by My Scrap Chick and thought the teachers would like this one when it is time to go back to school (Please understand...I am not rushing it...I just thought these were super cute treats.). I decided to give it a try now to see how quick and easy it would be to make a bunch.

After all the pieces were cut on my Cameo in kraft and gingham paper, I started to glue the bottom portion. Then the handle was attached with white brads.

The 2 oz disposable treat cups can be found in the paperware section of your local store. I bought mine at Target this time, but you can find them at Walmart or at a grocery store. The pack is about $3 for 50.

I added organza ribbon, burlap flowers, and a stamped sentiment by Scrappy Moms Stamps.

Hope you will join us at Craftaholics R Us this week for our "Use Kraft" challenge. Be sure to check out the other crafty creations.

Stay Creative,

Embossing with Ribbon at Die Cuttin' Diva

Happy Diva Tuesday!

Thank you for stopping by again and "Welcome" to all my new crafty friends. I sure hope you see something that inspires you to create. A 1,000 follower giveaway will be posted later this week!

This week's challenge...

Embossing with Ribbon

(heat or dry embossing)

Here is my Design Team project...

Since I liked the sketch, I used it twice!

I used the following sketch from The Sweet Stop.

The first card is a little peep.

 I used a bow maker to create these bows offered by Creative Cutter Room. This blue one is a double bow.

The second card is for the technology or music lover.

 See all the Swiss Dots embossed to match the background paper?

 Triple bows are super easy to make. If you would like to see how, just let me know. I can create a pictorial this week!

Materials:

unknown pattern papers

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

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ chick

Rock Princess Cricut cartridge ~ ipod

Docerela's Creations easter stamp

Cardz TV birthday stamp

black ink

blue polka dot ribbon

blue skittles from Carri at Abusybee

 pink ribbon

Other Challenges:

Go Fish ~ Ribbon

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Circles

Pause Dream Enjoy ~ Anything Goes
Make It Monday ~ Anything Goes

Pile It On ~ Dots

 

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our embossing with ribbon challenge. Don't forget to visit the other design team members and see their wonderful projects too.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for Whimsical Designs on Wednesday. I have a special treat!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

I Thought of You Today

Hello Crafty Friends,

So glad you stopped by!

 I have been working on my summer crafting goals and thinking about how to celebrate my 2nd blogoversary, which is next week. I know there will be goodies, but I am still deciding how many and what type. More information will be posted within the next couple of days, so be sure to check back often. 

Carri (Abusybee) and I are having fun challenging each other again. While the hubbies have been relaxing we decided to find some challenges (listed below) that we could work on together. 

Here is my project...

First, we chose a sketch for the layout of our card. Then we found a couple color challenges...one required purple and then we found another that required two colors.   

 We added embossing (dry and heat), ribbon, and a punch. Lastly, we included a banner for our sentiment. I learned that I need to use heat embossing more often. It always looks so nice, but you have to apply the right amount of pressure to the stamp...not too hard or it smudges and not too light or some of the letters are missing. 

Materials:

purple and white cardstock

kraft paper

purple striped paper

Flower Shoppe Cricut cartridge

Quic Kutz embossing folder

purple crinkle ribbon by 3Girl JAM

purple flower brad

floral edge punch by Martha Stewart 

Thinking of You stamp by Cardz TV

lilac embossing powder by Stampendous

brown ink  

Challenges:

DL Art:  2 colors, ribbon,and embossing

Cute Card Thursday: Use a Punch

Crop Stop: Banners

Hiding in my Craft Room: Heat embossing

Stampin Sisters in Christ: Reflects You

2 Sisters: Stripes and/or Plaid

Little Scrap Pieces: Use Purple

Card Patterns: Sketch

Here is another card...

I used the same sketch and the color purple.

Materials:

My Mind's Eye paper ~ Graceful paper stack

Flower Shoppe Cricut cartridge

purple crinkle ribbon by Karen at Little Scrap Pieces

silver brad

lilac pearls

Looking forward to the next time we can challenge each other. I always have so much fun!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Are You Ready for Some Gardening?

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 is... Gardens

NATIONAL GARDEN MONTH®

 When You Garden, You Grow!
Every April communities, organizations, and individuals nationwide celebrate gardening during National Garden Month. Gardeners know, and research confirms, that nurturing plants is good for us: attitudes toward health and nutrition improve, kids perform better at school, and community spirit grows. Join the celebration and help to make America a greener, healthier, more livable place!

Here is my Design Team project...

 Materials:
Walk in My Garden cartridge ~ flowers (p. 124) cut at 1" and 1 1/2"
DCWV paper ~ Flower Shower Spring Stack
pink and purple card stock
purple crinkle ribbon
green button
white craft thread


Other Challenges:
Allsorts ~ Buttons & Thread
Craft Your Passion ~ Die Cuts and Punches
Make It Monday ~ Anything Goes
Unscripted Sketches ~

This Week's Sponsor...

Thank You Jessica!

Looking forward to seeing all those great projects this week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Ribbon Loop Flower

Happy Saturday!

Hello everyone. Look what I made...my first attempt at a ribbon loop flower.

I have been trying to make some different types of flowers and have been very unsuccessful. I have been watching videos, reading articles, and practicing, but none of them have come out the way I want them to. I decided to try a ribbon loop after I found a hair clip in my daughter's drawer. All the videos used 6 - 8 strips of ribbon, but I was determined to use just one long piece.

My daughter called it UGLY because the ribbon loops are different sizes, but I think it adds character...nice way to justify, huh? I added a stem and some leaves and...now it is the best. : ) Yes, I am still justifying!

Although it is my first attempt I like the style and can see many more, especially since there are so many color and patterns of ribbon.

If you are interested in knowing how I made mine, just let me know. I can add a pictorial.

Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Use Yellow

Get Inspired with Chatter Scene ~ Just Elements

DL.Art ~ Flowers (Thankful Thursday)

Be sure to come back tomorrow.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Can You Use Only 3 Papers?

Hello!

Welcome back for another challenge at Made Especially for You.

This week's challenge...

to create a card featuring three different papers.

No more, no less!

Here is my Design Team project...

Materials:

Dream Streets Papers

green core paper ~ edges slightly sanded

crinkle ribbon

yellow gems

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circles

Wild Card cartridge ~ Hi

This Week's Sponsor is...Julie from 3 Girl Jam!

The winner will receive a 2 piece bundle of crinkle ribbon.

Looking forward to seeing your projects this week.

 

 

If you missed my Exploring Cricut Guest Designer spotlight, PLEASE scroll down. I created a super cute birthday card for a 2 year old.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Black Friday Was a Success!

The sales and shopping actually started yesterday on Thanksgiving. I went to Michaels at 5pm since they had storage supplies on sale for 55% off. I wanted a container for my paper and I decided on just two separate pieces. Since it was my anniversary (17 years!), my hubby said, "Get Whatever" and then he helped me put the cubes together. Thank you honey!

This is in the corner next to my computer desk. It is perfect since it is out of the way.

Last night around 11:15pm, we went to Walmart since I wanted to get a Cricut Lite cartridge before they sold out. I already knew which one I wanted (Four Legged Friends). When we got there I saw the others. It sure is hard when you are standing with all of them on display in front of you and then to have to pick only one. My hubby knew I was having a difficult time deciding (It is like the cereal aisle...too many choices.). Since it was still my anniversary he said, "Okay" which means... I got two...Four Legged Friends and Jolly Holiday. Yeah!

This morning we headed out again to get some more deals for the family. Of course, I had to stop at Joanns at 6am and Michaels just after that. Well, I am glad we did! Joanns offered a free $5 gift card to the first 50 people. That was an unexpected surprise!  We each got one and my husband said it wasn't even that bad going! : ) I was able to get some embossing folders for 75% off, buttons were BOGO free, and the Nifty Fifty cartridge was on sale for $27.99 (but it was actually $17.99 because of the  gift cards). We saved the $10.00 and I agreed to put that cartridge away for Christmas.

Two ribbon racks mounted by my hubby.

Then we went to Michaels and I had to get the ribbon for 70% off. I got about 10 rolls. I picked up a paper cutter, a tool kit, and two ribbon racks that were all on sale. I was also able to use a 25% off coupon. That is another yeah!

Just some of the holiday rolls I picked up.

What a great day for bargains! When I got home from shopping I had an e-mail requesting 2 dozen holiday cards. I am extremely excited and will be ready to start tomorrow. I definitely need to get some rest tonight before I start!

Oh, I need help with this also...what is a good price to charge for a large amount of cards? Do you charge for each card or by bulk? HELP! This is a first and I hope there will be more offers to come.

I sure hope you had a marvelous Thanksgiving and were able to find some amazing deals too. Please share any of your special finds! My friend, Yvette at The Little Things, got another Cricut Expression (a purple one). I wonder if she is going to be able to use it for the Snowy Winter Hop on December 4th or if she has to wait until Christmas. I'll be sure to ask her when she gets back from visiting her grandmother (Remember that amazing memory book she made for her?).

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  : )

P.S. Check out the new button (upper right column) Dorcas made for me! THANKS!

Scrapbook Club for 27 Lucky Students

I am super excited that our Scrapbook Club starts tomorrow after school.

My friend Yvette at The Little Things and I are offering a FREE enrichment activity at our elementary school for 3rd - 5th graders. We only expected about 15 - 18 students for the first 6 week session, but we actually have 27 students signed up to attend. During the next session that starts in November we already have another 27 more. We even have a few boys on the roster!

While on lunch break today I stopped at Joann's to search for some blog candy for this weekend's Halloween Hop and found this amazing deal on ribbon instead, so I had to buy a bunch for the club. I figured the students will enjoy it (well, I know I would!). The spools were either 10 cents, 25 cents, or 50 cents each. I just couldn't resist the deal. I was so excited I forgot to use my teacher discount card, but that is okay. The deal was too good to worry!

This isn't even all of it!

I left some (I think I left about 8 or 9 rolls) at school since we already cut some pieces for the card we plan on making. Since there are many more students than we anticipated we are trying to plan and prepare ahead. I will say all the ribbon was about $7.00. Not too bad since PTO paid for our Cricut Expression and the new Personal Cutter. Plus, I received donations from our local scrapbook store and 3 or 4 other companies that I had e-mailed this summer donated a bunch of goodies. I will be sure to post which ones tomorrow (the list is at school in the box). I would like to send out a big THANK YOU to them for their generosity.

I will be sure to post again tomorrow evening with an update about the turnout and the student's comments.  I will also post some pictures of the cards the students make.

Can you believe I am going to get paid to teach kids how to make cards?!?! How fabulous is that!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  : )