Red, White, and Blue with Flair

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by! Today is my day to share at 3 Girl JAM. 

Here is my Design Team project...

A couple of cards with a washi tape background inspired by Stacey.

The crinkle ribbon is from the Red, White, & Blue Bundle and a flair was glued to the center. The stamp is by Hampton Art.

A second one with different washi tape and a stamp from the same set. I actually did the doodling around the rectangle. I am pleased with the results considering it was the first time using it as part of the focal point.

A felt butterfly and a trail of black gems.

Other Materials:

white, black, and silver card stock

Blue glitter card stock

Martha Stewart ebony pen

Versafine Onyx Black ink

SPECIAL NOTE:  When you place an order in April, you can add the Spring Flowers bundle for just $1! Use coupon code APRIL to get this great deal at 3 Girl JAM!

We hope you will join our 3 Girl JAM Monthly Challenge. The theme is "Anything Goes with Ribbon". What are you waiting for! Start crafting and sharing!

Anything Goes with Ribbon

March 28th - May 1st

Prize ~ $15 gift certificate to 3 Girl JAM shop

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Distance Means Little, But Distrezz Makes the Difference

Welcome Back on this Marvelous Monday! Thank you for stopping by during the past couple of days. I realize the holiday season keeps us all busy, but I appreciate you sharing your time and leaving comments. I have had lots of opportunities to create and will continue into 2015!

One of my goals was to try some new styles while incorporating new techniques into my papercrafting. This one used a stamp as my focal point along with distressing. I truly like how it turned out! Time to search for more sentiments!

I used the following sketch from 4 Crafty Chicks.

First, I cut the 3" oval using the Plantin School Cricut cartridge.  I found the Stampabilities wooden stamp in my collection (love the font and saying). I used Ranger Archival Ink in Potting Soil brown for the sentiment and colored pencils for the flowers.

I have been practicing my triple bows (Thanks Lisa for your input!). I wanted them to be more free-flowing. Another goal accomplished!

Here is my new distressing tool. I bought mine at Hobby Lobby (clearance section), but it is available on-line. My hubby and daughter were quite impressed with the outcome.

Other Materials:

kraft and cream card stock

My Mind's Eye pattern paper ~ Madison Ave stack

pink pearls

brown flower

Other Challenges:

DL.Art ~ Anything New

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show it off Saturday

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Freestyle (No Christmas)
Amusing Challenge ~ Anything Goes

That Craft Place ~ Anything Goes

Make it a great week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Artistic Birthday Wishes

Welcome back and "Thanks" for stopping by on this SUPER Sunday! 

I have been busy making birthday cards because of all the family birthdays this month, and now I need to plan a few more for January...my MIL and another niece are approaching in the next two weeks.

I had this background paper cut and laying on my craft table when I decided that the colors would be great for splattered paint. I quickly searched my files and found a couple art files that were possibilities. After looking at this scattered birthday stamp again...the idea came together! I was extremely happy the blue ribbon coordinated perfectly.

I only used the easel from the Art Party file. I cut the svg file on my Cameo after adjusting it to the size I needed.

This stamp is by Stampin' Up. Wish I could share what set it is from, but a friend gave it to me when she was cleaning her closet. Lucky me! I love the craziness of the letter arrangement. You probably could tell since I have used it a couple times already.

Other Materials:

blue, brown, silver, and white card stock

Ranger Archival Ink ~ Cobalt Blue

Just curious...do you belong to any papercraft clubs where you order from monthly catalogs? I have never joined, but the supplies at the local craft stores are getting slim to choose from. Which company do you recommend?

Time to get busy...lots to do today! Thanks again for stopping by.

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  

1 Month 'til Christmas Hop

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today is the 25th of the month, which means it is time for our Christmas countdown. Can you believe there is only 1 month until Christmas? We have started our Christmas shopping (Yeah!), I have wrapped a few presents (but more to go), and I have some holiday cards already created thanks to this hop. 

 

I remember when I joined this group many months ago to get ahead on my holiday cards. I am so glad I had the opportunity and hope that next year we continue the trend.

 

 Here are my Christmas cards...

~ Die-Cut ~  

 

Tuesday Morning Sketch

 

 Materials:

 white card stock
pink papers (unknown brands)
Spellbinders ~ Beaded Ovals
1" circle punch
Gingerbread Cricut cartridge ~ tree cut at 2 1/2"

 Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge ~ font 1/2"
pink pearls
pink craft thread

Other Challenges:

City Crafter Challenge ~ Christmas (pink & white)

52 Christmas Card Throwdown ~ Pearl embellishments

Pause Dream Enjoy ~ Anything Goes

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Christmas

Crafty Creations ~ Christmas is coming!

Cricut Cardz Creations ~ Christmas

 

 ~ Digi/Stamp ~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Materials:
Recollections candy cane stamp
Fiskars stamps ~ Christmas sentiment
Spellbinder ~ Label two
holiday paper
Barn Door Red ink ~ Tim Holtz distress ink
peppermint candy brads ~ Eyelet Outlet
red and green polka dot ribbon
button
white embroidery floss

 

Other Challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Put a Bow on It

My Sheri Crafts ~ 'Tis the Season

 

Christmas Prize:

Just leave a comment about your favorite holiday tradition and a way to contact you. The winner will be announced Friday, November 30th.

Don't about the treat bag give away here. The winner will be announced tomorrow (Monday).

Here is this month's line-up...

Heather ~ http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com/

Shari ~ http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/

Sara ~ http://sarashobbyistapartment.blogspot.com/ 

 Mary ~ http://www.maryshappyplace.com/ 

Kerry ~ http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/

Georgiana ~ http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/ (That's Me)

Tara ~ http://tarashomemadehappiness.blogspot.com/ (Next)

If you are interested in joining in the new year (2013), just leave a comment. Can you imagine how many cards you will have by next December if you start early?

 

Now hop on over to see what Tara has made for this month's holiday cards.
 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

3 Months Till Christmas Hop / Challenge

  Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today is the 25th of the month, which means it is time for our Christmas countdown. There are now 3 months till Santa's arrival. I took last month off from the hop so I am behind by a couple cards, but I am sure there will be more time and challenges (see below) to make holiday cards.

 

Here are my Christmas cards...

~ Die-Cut ~

Materials:

Heidi Grace paper ~ Jolly

white card stock

"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ gingerbread (p. 58) cut at 5 1/4"

green ribbon

green gems

wiggly eyes 

 

~ Digi/Stamp ~

Materials:

Bo Bunny paper ~ St Nick Toyland

gold card stock

Recollections holiday stamps

gold ink

gold ribbon

gold gems

 

 A Christmas Challenge:

You will have one week to create two holiday cards...one using a die-cut and another card using a stamp or digi. You may choose any color, sketch, or combine with other challenges, but please post both cards together. One winner will be picked randomly and announced Wednesday, October 3rd. The prize will be a variety of crafting goodies...Oooh, I love surprises! Have you seen all the crafting goodies at the stores already? Hobby Lobby has aisles full of ornaments, trees, stickers, etc.

 

Here is this month's line-up...

Shari ~  http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/

Tara ~  http://craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/ 

Georgiana ~ http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/  (That's Me)

Sara ~  http://sarashobbyistapartment.blogspot.com/ (Next)

Kerry ~ http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/

Mary ~ http://www.maryshappyplace.com/ 

 

If you are interested in joining next month, just leave a comment. You will feel quite relieved knowing you are getting your holiday cards done in advance and you can spend all that extra time with the family instead when it is most important.

 

Now hop on over to see what Sara has made for this month's holiday cards.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

"Hi!" with Triple Time Stamping

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope you are enjoying your day. We have had a great day. My son came home from UNF for the weekend, so we have had the pleasure of spending some time with him. We took him to lunch (at Sonny's) and the grandparents met us there too. I have been working on a school series, which is almost ready. I have 3 of the 4 (possibly 5) projects completed. My daughter helped with the Cuttlebug and my son did some gluing. Great team work!

I also found this new technique while hopping around that I just had to try...triple time stamping. Now, I am not a big stamper, but I sure do like the layered effect this stamping creates. I am eager to try again with multiple stamps and different color themes.  

What do you think about the triple time stamping technique?

Materials:

DCWV paper ~ Hippie Chic stack

white card stock

flower stamp

pink, orange, and brown stamp pad

pink crinkle ribbon

orange gems

Hi! stamp by Stampendous (Happy Messages)

Spellbinder ~ Lacey Circles

Challenges:

Frosted Designs ~ stamping

Stay Creative,

Georgiana