3 Girl JAM Daily Post ~ Sew On

Happy Thursday Everyone!

Today is my 3 Girl JAM day and I am sharing some of my favorite crinkle ribbons and a new flair. I bet you are going to like the flairs too!

Here is my DT project...

I am not one for sewing, but I sure wish I could. I keep telling myself I should try more often. Well...I will put it on my summer list and see if I get it accomplished.

The sewing machine is from the Nifty Fifties Cricut cartridge and I cut it out at 2 1/2".

I used a bow maker to create the Halloween Harvest (from the Season's Bundle) triple loop bow and then adhered the flair with Scotch permanent glue stick. 

Other Materials:

DCVW single sheet paper

brown, white, and turquoise card stock

turquoise craft thread

brown and turquoise buttons

Don't forget we have a monthly challenge...Summer Fun. 
May 31st - June 27th
Hope you will join us!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Thanks Sew Much at Exploring Cricut

Welcome back and thank you for stopping by on this smashing Saturday. 

 

We started some school shopping yesterday (found a new dress for a fabulous price and my daughter crossed off a few items on her list), so today is going to be a day at home...a little cleaning and lots of projects to get done for the class. My goal is to complete my school projects this weekend, set them up in my class on Monday or Tuesday, and then resume regular crafting time. I haven't shared as much or visited lately, but that will change soon.

 

Today is my day at Exploring Cricut.

Although I do not use the sewing machine often, I sure do like the effect the stitching leaves on a card. The biggest reason I do not use the sewing machine often is I feel I would have to change the thread every time I made a new card so the colors would coordinate. How do you handle that or is it not an issue?

This sewing machine is easy to cut...only two layers. I added craft thread and carefully wrapped it around the spool pin. 

Materials:

kraft, cream, and burgundy card stock

pattern paper from scrap box

Nifty Fifties Cricut cartridge ~ sewing machine (p. 22) cut at 2"

ribbon from Michaels

craft thread

 watermelon skittles by Carri at Abusybee

brown ink

computer generated sentiment

Spellbinders ~ Lacey Circle
 

Challenges:

Allsorts ~ "Kraft It"

Hope you enjoy your weekend and find some time to craft! Be sure to come back on Monday for the new Exploring Cricut challenge.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Using the Cricut Expression Book at CCR

Thank you for joining us for our new challenge! We enjoyed looking at your Thanksgiving Entries. We appreciate you joining us and hope you will join us for this next challenge.
 

Theme: Use the Cricut Expression book By Cathie Rigby

 

Here is how the challenge works...if you own the wonderful Cricut Expression book you must pick a project from the book and recreate it in your own way. You must include a picture from the book for your re-creation.

 

If you do not have the Cricut Expression book you may select one of the Design Team Member projects and re-create their project. Please include a photo and link to the Design Team Member.

 

 Here is my Design Team project...

 

Here are images from the book.

(p. 76 - 77)

 

 

 

We have a special Sponsor today!

Close to my Heart representative April has generously donated:

Avonlea Workshops on the Go Scrapbooking Kit worth $29.95

Thank you April!! You can also visit April on her FaceBook Page HERE!

Be sure and tell her Creative Cutter Room sent you!
 

Challenge Starts today November 29 and runs until December 12, 2012.

 

Follow the rules then submit your new project over at the Creative Cutter Room!

 

Only entries that fit the challenge guidelines will be entered to win the prize!
 

To be eligible to win the prize keep in mind these rules:

Be a Follower of the CCR
Project submissions must be new, no back linking

CCR must be mentioned in the description with a link back to here

Entry must fit theme to be qualified for the prize

Prize must be claimed within 2 weeks

Please link your project posting not just your blog
One Entry per person

Please comment after linking over at the CCR

Here is the line-up for some great inspiration:
Carri

Georgiana
Diana
Tracy

 

Looking forward to seeing your creations!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

National Sewing Month

The observance of National Sewing Month began in 1982 with a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan declaring September as National Sewing Month “In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.”

I read the following in the Joann's flyer this morning...

"In the past, our mothers and grandmothers would sew out of necessity. Today, sewing has become more of a hobby and a way to express personal style." 

I decided to try adding a sewing feature to my card. I plan on practicing a few more times during this month. Once my daughter helped me set up her machine it wasn't very difficult. Of course, the lines are not exactly straight but it adds character.

I used the Heritage cartridge ( I really like the images on this cartridge) for the sewing machine which was cut at 2 inches. The sentiment was cut from the same cart at 1/2 inch.

 I think I saw another sewing machine image on the Country Life cartridge. If I can borrow a friend's, I would like to try and make another one. I know I can improve with more practice...lots more practice that is!

I am hoping you have been inspired to create something for National Sewing Month too.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana  : )

If you would like to make a card or another project and share with others, please use the linking feature below.