Holiday Challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Crafty Friends,

The new challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables started, and remember there is a free file every day! Hopefully you will be able to join us during the next two weeks with your own creation.

This Month's Challenge...

~ Holiday~

Here is my Design Team project...

I made about 100 Winter Candy Grams that are going to be "sold" at school for 10 Box Tops each. They were advertised on our WESH morning show all last week and sales started today. They will be delivered next Monday and Tuesday just before Winter Break. Since these are for 5 - 10 year olds, the cut and decorations were simple because all they want is the CANDY!

I used the Christmas Stocking and Christmas Tree files by Miss Kate Cuttables.

  

Hoping to "sell" all these and have to make more before the end of the week.

Other Materials:

red, white, green, brown, and yellow card stock

red glitter glue

sequins

MFT stamp ~ Snow Globe Sentiments

Versafine ink ~ Black Onyx

Hope you will join us at Miss Kate Cuttables for the "Holiday" challenge. The other design team members sure are getting in the festive mood. Be sure to check out ALL the variety! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Christmas Tree Link Up Party and BEST Hubby

Hello Friends,

 

Hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend...it sure went by fast! Thank you for stopping by for the Jolly Old St. Nick hop. What a great time we had sharing our Santa projects. I will be announcing the winner of the crafting goodies Monday evening.

 

I am sharing this year's Christmas tree for Docerela Creations' Link Up Party. We have a live fir tree with blue lights, white garland and we added a new angel. We did not put as many ornaments on the tree as we own, but we did pick the "special" ones. A bunch of the presents are under the tree, except for Santas! The kids should be pleased.

I tried turning off the flash to get the blue lights shimmering. 

 

 

Best Hubby Ever!

This morning my hubby ordered me a Cameo. It may not be here before Christmas because of all the snow storms and holiday mail deliveries, BUT as long as I know it is on its way I am thrilled! Now I need to start learning how to use this new die cutting machine. Please leave me some links on the best tutorials! I am going to need help!

Then...this afternoon he made chocolate chip cookies for my Cookie Exchange Party that we are having at school tomorrow. Oooh...they are scrumptious. There were a few left for the house, so everyone got a taste!

Only 5 days of school this week and there is something scheduled everyday (meteorologist visit, a couple of tests, Camp Days field trip, our holiday party, and DARE Graduation). Although I do not like to rush time by, I am looking forward to Winter Break.

 

Until next time...

 

Happy Holidays,

Georgiana  

Giving Santa Kisses

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my newest creation. I made these treat bags for my class and will give them out on the last day before Winter Break. I used a new stamp that I bought from Jaded Blossom for my 20th anniversary. Hubby said to get what I wanted. : ) I didn't get everything on my wish list, but I sure did get a nice collection to get started. 

 

Santa Kisses...

First, I created the topper using Elegant Edges Cricut book feature (p. 53). Then I cut the tree from Gingerbread Cricut cartridge. I added faux stitching with a white gel pen, red sparkle ornaments, and a twine bow. The 2 1/4" tag was cut from Elegant Edges also. The stamp is from the Christmas Poop set.

The labels for the Hershey Kisses were downloaded from Amanda's Parties to Go.

Here is the class set!

Other Materials:

red, green, and white card stock

Recollection striped holiday paper

red glitter paper

3x3 plastic bags

red ink

 

Challenges:

Jaded Blossom ~ Anything Christmas

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Holiday Colors

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Linky Party

Love to Create ~ Holiday Gift

 

Be sure to come back again! I have more treat bags, tags, and holiday cards to share. Next weekend I will be participating in a Jolly St. Nick Hop. Lots of creativity!

 

Happy Holidays,

Georgiana

O' Christmas Tree

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Thanksgiving was a huge success and shopping was too! LOTS of great finds at wonderful prices. Late this afternoon was spent at the craft table. I was able to make this card after Carri, ABusyBee, said "Let's use a tree."

 

Here is my tree project...

Carri picked the tree on page 57 from Create a Critter. I was a bit concerned at first because it looked extremely plain in the booklet, but after finding the right paper and adding a few embellishments it definitely looks better. 

What do you think about the blue sequins as ornaments?

 Of course, what is a Christmas tree without presents?!?! They were cut at 1/2".

Inside sentiment

Other Materials:

Little Yellow Bicycle paper

cream, blue, and brown card stock

blue sequins

gold star

blue polka dot ribbon

green ink

 

Challenges:

Paper Playtime ~ Anything Goes 

DL Art ~ Link Party
Just B Creative ~  Linky Party  Creative Inspirations ~ Anything Goes 

Fantabulous Cricut ~Sparkle and Bling
Bitten by the Bug 2 ~ Christmas Card 
Use it Tuesday ~Anything Goes (ribbon and paper)
Party Time Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes
Divas by Design ~ Use some red
Delightful Challenges ~ Favorite thing (ribbon)
Cute Card Thursday ~Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks ~ Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey ~ Bling it up
An Inky Situation ~Trees

Crafty Calendar ~ All Things Christmas

Love to Create ~ 3 favorite embellishments

Little Red Wagon ~ Off the Edge

 

Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend. Me? I am going to work on an order for holidays cards. Loving this free time to create!

Georgiana

Fall is a Time to be Thankful

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Hoping you have been enjoying your week. I have made another card that I would like to share. I am excited that I have had the time to craft again. Yippee!!! Since my daughter no longer has cross country, I do not have to play taxi which allows me to be more flexible with my time.  

 

Here is my most recent project...

Thanks

I used the following "Stella Says Sketch" at Bugaboo.

The tree was cut from Wild Card and it is adhered to a Lacey Circle Spellbinders.

 

 A "Thanks " stamp to show appreciation, and a brown button with cord.

Challenges:

Amusing Challenges ~ Autumn Colors

Challenges 4 Everybody ~ Anything Goes

Opus Gluei ~ Thank You

Cupcake Inspirations ~ Fall Leaves

 Cuttlebug Mania ~ Autumn

 

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Celebrating the Season in Pastels

Hello Crafty Friends,

I sure hope you have enjoyed your day. My hubby and I went shopping and have just about  everything done for Christmas. One final run tomorrow and we should be all set. Monday morning will be spent cleaning and cooking before company arrives for a Christmas Eve celebration. Then we wait for Santa!

 

 Now I have another holiday card. After the black, white, and red Santa card yesterday I wanted to incorporate soft, pastel colors.  I also love how doilies look. It is only the second or third time using one, but I am attracted to the intricate cuts and the varieties you can buy.

I used four different pattern papers (MME ~ Merry) as part of the 12 Days of Christmas at Frosted Designs ~Day 4.

This festive tree was cut at 2 1/4" from the Joys of the Season Cricut cartridge.

The pink bow adds a feminine touch to an ordinary tree.

Other Challenges:
Weekly Christmas Card Challenge ~ Doilies
Celebrate the Occasion ~ Christmas Anything

Hope you enjoy your last weekend before the BIG day.
Happy Holidays,
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

Fall is Fabulous

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...

Fall Colors

Pick any 3 of your favorite fall colors and create a project.

 

 

Here is my Design Team project...

My favorite fall colors are brown, wine, and mustard yellow. Of course, brown is my favorite color ALL the time.

Materials:

12 x 12 mustard yellow card stock

brown and wine cardstock

striped papttern paper from scrap box

Heritage Cricut cartridge ~ tree

3 Birds on Parade Cricut cartridge ~ Fabulous Fall (p. 61) cut at 4"

Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut cartridge ~ leaves (p. 35) cut 2" - 4"

brown ribbon

 

Other Challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenges ~ Fall Colors

Do You Stack Up? ~ Warm Colors/Fall

Allsorts ~ Autumn Leaves and Tree 

Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ Autumn

 

Hope you enjoy this fabulous fall day.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Creative Cutter Room's Newest Challenge

Good Morning,

It's Thursday, which means a new challenge at the Creative Cutter Room.  We saw some great Graduation cards and projects during our last challenge! We appreciate you joining us and hope you will join us for this next challenge.

Theme: Photo Inspiration

Here is my DT project...

Materials:
"Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge ~ background on p. 57 (5 1/2" and 5 1/4"), tree/shadow on p. 57 (6 3/4"), and Thanks sentiment on p. 55 (2")
Heidi Grace paper ~ Daydream stack
cream and white card stock
Jolee flowers
brown ink

Challenge Starts today, May 31, and runs until June 13, 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!

The Prize:

 Some Rules to keep in mind while playing along:

Project submissions must be new, no back linking

CCR must be mentioned in the description with a link back

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

You have until June 13, 2012 to enter your project.

Here is the line up for some great inspiration:

Carri

 Georgiana (That's Me)
Diana
Tonya

Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana