MFT Blueprints Challenge with Stars

Happy Friday All,

We are almost ready for Christmas here. I just need to go to the grocery store in the morning to pick up a few pieces for our Christmas meal. I know the store won't be too busy at the crack of dawn and then I have the rest of the day to clean and/or craft.

This afternoon I looked for a challenge and came across one at My Favorite Things that I thought would be interesting. It is to use a Blueprints with stars. I happen to have a few, so I decided to give it a try.

I used Blueprints 11 and 15 for the stitched rectangle, plain rectangle, wavy pennant, and some of the stars. I used the new stitched star die for the biggest ones. 

I cut the MFT Merry Christmas die in white cardstock with my Cuttlebug. 

I used a few pop dots on the backside of the star to add dimension. A small pearl was placed in the center of the star and then vertically in the upper corners.

Other Materials:

gold card stock

polka dot vellum

Hubby is at a basketball game, so I have time to go look for another challenge! Have a great night.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Happy Birthday 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 this is a fun challenge! 

This Week's Challenge...

Birthday

Here is my Design Team project...

Hubby asked me to make him a birthday card for his father. He even asked a few days ahead instead the day before! First, I had to think about the design since I wanted it to be masculine, so I decided on the colors blue and brown. Distressed embossing folder added a bit of texture to the solid card stock.

I used MFT stitched dies for the mats and a circle die to cut the window. Happy Birthday was cut with my Cricut Expression~ Birthday Bash cartridge. The stars were cut with my Cuttlebug ~ MFT Blueprints.

 Kraft color twine to match the sentiment and stars and Latte skittles by Carri to finish the bottom portion.

Make a birthday wish with all the stars!

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Birthday" challenge. The other design team members did a fantastic job sending birthday wishes. Be sure to check out the variety!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Believe in Magic Skittles Release & Challenge at DoubleClick

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

It's time for the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge and a new Skittles release...Believe in Magic is now available.

This Week's Challenge...

Disney or a Mouse

Since I live in central Florida (about 70 minutes from Orlando), Disney is part of our life. We have had annual passes and visited all the parks numerous times (we even went to EuroDisney on our trip to Paris last summer), my daughter had princess parties with dresses growing up, and we have plenty of Disney movies in our collection.

Here is my Design Team project...

Miss Kate Cuttables had some Disney files not too long ago and this one is a fabulous quote. I used the same colors as the new Skittles.

The glittery yellow skittles are from the new Believe in Magic bundle.

Don't these colors remind you of Mickey Mouse! 

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "Disney or a mouse" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members and see how they used the new Believe in Magic skittles.

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Happy July Birthday

Hello Everyone!

Hope you have been enjoying your weekend. We worked in the yard again today, but it sure is looking good. We still have a few more small projects we want to complete, but I can see the progress. After cleaning up we went to the Olive Garden for lunch (our reward for all the hard work). Then we went to the mall to get a Father's Day gift for my in-law. While there I found a new dress on sale for 70% off that I am putting away for the first week of school. Can't pass up a good deal even if it is summer break!

Once we got home I made this card for my Father-in-Law. His birthday is the first week of July. I tend to make patriotic cards for the entire month of July...love the colors and theme.

I used the following sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches.

I cut the stars and banner with my Cameo and used a white gelly roll pen to add the stitching. I used craft thread for the balloons.

The birthday stamp is by My Pink Stamper.

Other Materials:

pattern paper ~ Paper Studio

blue, red, and cream card stock

blue ink

blue gems

Other Challenges:

Cut It Up! ~ Stars & Stripes
Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

Hope you have a fabulous Sunday. Be sure to enjoy some time with family. Not sure if we will work in the yard again, but I know I will be making a Father's Day card or two.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy 4th of July!

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is Independence Day in the United States. This happens to be one of my favorite units to teach in Social Studies...in 5th grade I do a BIG unit on the Revolutionary War and tie it all together, so the students will remember the important event in history. I have to say...I sure do enjoy summer break, but this week...I have missed being in the class teaching. Yes...I know...I actually said it! I actually have been slightly bored. Our BIG vacation that we have been planning for two years starts next week, so that should relieve the boredom feeling. I will share more about the trip later!  

   

I made a quick card today to help celebrate the 4th. Patriotic colors and stars. 

I used the following sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches. I really like this sketch, so I probably will be using it again.

I used 4 stars for the holiday, but chose a stamp (Whimsical Designs) that could be for birthday or other special occasion. The stars (and circle) were cut from the Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge.

Other Challenges:

My Craft Spot ~ Patriotic

Shopping Our Stash ~ Red/White/Blue

Bitten By the Bug 2 ~ Independence Day

Cute Card Thursday ~ Stars
DL.Art ~ Patriotic

Hope you enjoyed your holiday America!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Getting Patriotic at Whimsical Designs

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another Whimsical Wednesday.

 

Today we have a new challenge, so you need to start thinking about using the colors red, white, and blue! What is your first thought when you hear those colors? Me...Our U.S. flag, strawberries and blueberries, my school colors, and Independence Day freedom!

 

This week's challenge...

Getting Patriotic

 

Here is my Design Team project...

Showing a little love for the U.S.A.

 Tip of the Day...Combine textures to create a layered effect. Use papers, doilies, burlap, satins, and other fabrics for a tactile experience. Recipients love the look and feel of combining the different materials.

Materials:

papers from scrap box

scalloped doily

red and blue star buttons

Independence Day Cricut cart ~ round banner cut at 2"

blue polka dot ribbon 

Whimsical Design stamp ~ Whimsical Fun Vol. 1

blue ink

 

Other Challenges:

Cut It Up! ~ Red, White, and Blue

Craftin Desert Diva ~ Red, White, and Blue Linky Party 

 

This Week's Sponsor...

~ Eureka Stamps ~

5 digis of winner's choice

 

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

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Graduation Thanks

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy Father's Day!

I hope all those Dad and husbands are being treated well for their special day. We do not have any plans for today, except to go to an early dinner. We gave my hubby all his Father's Day cards and he loved them.

Here is my project for today...

a thank you card that my son is going to use for graduation. Not sure who is going to give it to yet, but he can decide later today so it can go out in the mail tomorrow.    

 I used Birthday Bash (p. 40) to create the card base...another shaped card! Yeah! I have a box of invitation envelopes that I purchased at Walmart, so I cut the base (6 1/4") as large as I can to fit comfortably.

The stars are double cut at 2" using the Celebrations Cricut cartridge shadow feature (p. 110). I then ran two stars thru my small Xyron machine and added white glitter. There is a foam dot in-between to add dimension.

I used the Spellbinders ~ Picot Edge Circles for the focal point. Hint...use wax paper between the paper and die cut to prevent sticking and tearing.

Pearls add a special touch!

Other Materials:

red and white card stock

blue star pattern paper came from scrap box

"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ Thanks cut at 2"

blue ribbon

white pearls

Challenges:

Simply Crafts ~ Star

Go Fish Challenge ~ Patriotic

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

CPS 174

Last night, I decided to change my background and boy was that a learning experience. Everytime I clicked on a link the screen would change colors and it wouldn't stop flashing. I was determined to fix the problem and after quite some time I think I have worked out most of the kinks, and the new colors are more like my personality (brown and blue are my favorite colors). I would like to add another feature, but...I'd  rather work on more projects instead. I completed the CPS card and have another one for the Peachy Keen Challenge half done.

Here is design for Card Sketch #174 and my take on it. I was quite literal with my final product. I used white cardstock for the base card then black and silver for the layers. The circles and stars were cut using the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge and foam dots separate each layer. I did not add a sentiment yet, but this card could be used for Congratulations, You're Out of This World, or You Rock (name of scrapbook stack by DCWV).