Ring...Ring...Ring....It's Time for the Back To School Blog Hop

The day has finally arrived!

It's time to begin our First Annual Back to School Blog Hop.

Thank you for joining us today. We are very excited that you have decided to visit. We have planned this hop to last an entire week which means many different things.

1. LOTS of projects will be shared that you will be able to create for teachers, students, parents, and/or for your own child. We have created numerous projects for this week, which means that one will be posted every day. Be sure to come back often so you do not miss out.

2. Comments will be necessary. I am an elementary teacher and reflecting is part of growing. PLEASE share comments!

3. Followers...We teach children to become leaders, but in this case we need you to become followers so we can see what you are creating too. Remember it is sharing not stealing (at least that is what we say in the world of education).

4. Goodies! We all have blog candy so visit often to increase your chance of winning. Winners will be announced on Monday, August 16th.

Here is the line up for the week. There are only 5 of us so you do not get lost along the way. We hope you enjoy!

Georgiana at Carson's Cricut Creations (That’s me...be sure to scroll down for today's project.)

http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Dorcas at 4 Crafty Angels

http://4craftyangels.blogspot.com/

Cheryl at Cards by CG

http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/

Jen at Purple Scrapbooker

http://www.purplescrapbooker.com/

Carri at abusybee

http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

Day 1

I created this centerpiece using Locker Talk and My Community. I am going to use it at our Meet Your Teacher Day which is the Friday before school starts. I chose vibrant colors for each picture and various subjects. I attached each cut to a bamboo shoot and that is colored rice in the vase. How do you make it?  Just use food coloring and a plastic cup. Then spread out on a paper plate to allow drying time.

Be sure to hop on over and visit Dorcas at 4 Crafty Angels now.

I hope you will come back tomorrow for another Back to School project.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

 

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention...I entered this project in the Back to School Challenge at My Sheri Crafts. There are some more wonderful projects there.

Do I Hear Bells Ringing?

It is almost time for our first Annual Back to School blog-hop! I feel like it is the first day of school...all these feelings...

excitement, nervousness, happiness...

We hope you enjoy the projects that we are creating for you.

Be sure to become a follower so you are eligible for the blog candy that we each have.

I will be offering "School Life" goodies. I thought it would be very appropriate since it is theme related.

Here are the blogs you will want to visit throughout the week. Be sure to visit everyday since we will be posting projects and we do not want you to miss any!

Georgiana at Carson's Cricut Creations (That’s me)

http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Dorcas at 4 Crafty Angels

http://4craftyangels.blogspot.com/

Cheryl at Cards by CG

http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/

Jen at Purple Scrapbooker

http://www.purplescrapbooker.com/

Carri at abusybee

http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

Thanks for visiting,

Georgiana

Matilda Mini Deck

I just found a chance to win this super cute Matilda Mini Deck and wanted to share. Click on the link below for your chance to win.

http://braytab.blogspot.com/2010/08/big-news-giveaway.html

Blog Hop Sneak Peek

Here is a Sneak Peek at our first

annual Back to School blog-hop!

It is hard to believe that in less than two week I have to go back to school and start teaching again. This year is going to be extremely challenging with new Sunshine State Standards (Can you guess where I live?), a new math series, and a 4/5 split. I am so glad I have cardmaking to turn to when I get home as a way to relax. I LOVE that I have found this new hobby and met so many new people, especially the following who have agreed to participate in this hop.

We are going to create numerous projects throughout the week that teachers can make for their students, parents can make for teachers, Teacher Appreciation gifts, Thank You cards, and much more! Be sure to come back Sunday and visit each day. Comments will be appreciated so we will know if you like what we are creating. As a teacher, I know feedback is a necessity so improvements can be made. 

We hope you enjoy!

Georgiana at Carson's Cricut Creations (That’s me)

http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Dorcas at 4 Crafty Angels

http://4craftyangels.blogspot.com/

Cheryl at Cards by CG

http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/

Jen at Purple Scrapbooker

http://www.purplescrapbooker.com/

Carri at abusybee

http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

I will have "School Life" blog candy to giveaway, so be sure to hop on by, become a follower if you aren't already, and leave a comment on each page!!

Punches

Anything Goes at The Craft Den

One punch, two punch, three punch more...

Actually I only used one punch for this card, but it is the one my husband selected. That makes it extra special, right?

Anyone for Poker?

Cosmo Cricket

I was searching for some more challenges this morning and added a few to the left sidebar...The Craft Den ~ Anything Goes and Party Time Tuesdays. Be sure to check them out for a chance to create something new.

Along the way, I came across a chance to win some Cosmo Cricket collection goodies. The last day to post is today, so HURRY!

  http://thescrapbookingcottage.blogspot.com/

Time to get creative,

Georgiana

Thanks!

More Than Favors: 

Wacky Wednesday - Challenge # 2 - Color Challenge

It is a Color Challenge this week. The colors are Green, Pink & Yellow, Any Theme, Any Size and Any Project.

My daughter returns home tonight from Tennessee after being gone with a friend and her family for 8 days. I made this card to say "THANKS" for keeping her safe and taking care of her during that time. We bought a gift card as a token of our appreciation.