Birthday Cards for Staff

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hope you are doing well. I have been busy working on some more projects. Here is a piece of one that I am ready to share, but I still have a series that I am working on. It should be ready either next week or the following. I can give a little hint...Back to School.

This project consist of birthday cards for the staff members at school. I asked the secretary for a list of all the birthdays for teachers and paraprofessionals for the entire year. I decided that I would make the cards this summer rather than each month. Once the school year starts, I get extremely busy with planning and grading papers. I never have enough time or any in my stash, so I thought this would alleviate that problem. 

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I am using a photo box from Michaels to store the cards. The boxes are currently on sale ~ 6 for $10.00. I am a frugal shopper, so I buy everything on sale or with a coupon. Any time I can use my teacher discount, I use it too!

I put the staff member's name on a post-it at this time since positions may change. I will put the cards behind each tab and be ready to go. At this time, I have August and September completed. I plan on working on November and December next.

I am so happy to be more organized!

What have you done lately to organize your craft space or supplies?

If you would like specific details about a cut I used, please let me know. I used various sketches, cartridges, papers, and embellishments for these cards.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

2nd Blogoversary Celebration Winner

Good Evening Crafty Friends,

Thank you for coming back! I appreciate you taking time and stopping by to see what I have been creating. I have been super busy this past week and I have a lot more planned for next week. I just can't wait to share!

Now, I would like to announce the lucky winner for my 2nd Blogoversary...

katieo said...

Congratulations. I have been following you for awhile I love all of your projects. The 25 th anniversary card you made was especially gorgeous. I love Spellbinders too have a great rest of the day

Congratulations!

Please email me (coachfans at cox dot net), so I can mail your package of goodies.

I am planning another giveway...bigger and better... when I reach 1000 followers. Hope you will share the news.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

A Circular Birthday Stamp in Red

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is an extremely  important day. It is the day that I am going to announce the winner for my 2nd Blogoversary Celebration.  I would like to say THANK YOU for your continual support and kind words. I truly enjoy sharing and learning from each other. 

Be sure to come back this evening for the name of the lucky person.

Here is my project...

Materials:

Martha Stewart paper ~ Scandinavian mat pad

white card stock

Spellbinder ~ Picot Edge Circles

white lace

white buttons

red craft thread

circle birthday stamp by Stampendous!

Barn Door distress ink

scallop edge punch

Challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenge ~ Recipe

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Red & White

Do You Stack Up? ~ Red

Cuttlebug Spot ~ lace

Until this evening!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana



Thank You Little Ladybug

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hope you are enjoying your day. I feel like I have not been very productive today, but that is about too change. I created this card this morning and I am getting ready to work on some additional challenges.

A friend is having a Pampered Chef party the first weekend of August and she asked if I would be interested in sharing my cards at her party. Of course I said YES, so now I need to create a variety for a display. How very exciting!

Here is today's project...

Materials:

Making Memories paper ~ Black & White pad

yellow, white, and black card stock

Platin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge ~ circles

Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge ~ lady bug 

black and white polka dot ribbon

yellow ribbon

EK edge punch

Thank You stamp by Fiskars

black gems

wiggly eyes

Challenges:

Krafty Girls ~ Black & White with Splash of Color

Clear It Out Challenges ~ Anything Goes with Yellow Stash

Come and Get It Challenges ~ Cute as a Bug

Shopping Our Stash ~ Triple Threat (die-cut, ribbon, gems)

CPS Sketch

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

How About a Cupcake on the 4th?

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope you have been enjoying your 4th of July (those from USA). My hubby had the day off, so we went out of town for half the day. It was a pleasant day getting some lunch and then doing a little shopping. No craft supplies today...instead my daughter and I got some Betsey Johnson jewelry that was on sale for 65% off. I do LOVE a good sale!

I made this card early this morning before we left, but was not able to take pictures until we returned. It is for a friend who has a birthday in two weeks.

This is also my Die Cuttin' Diva Design Team project...red, white, and blue. It is a day late since I have been working on a BIG project that has taken most of my time for the past 3 - 4 days. I can't say what it is yet, but it will be a series of projects with some helpful tips. I have  a few more pieces that I am working on before I release the details.

Here is my project for today...

I have never used this ribbon until today. I bought it on clearance after the holiday last year and was waiting for the right time.

The tiny stars on the cupcake are from a patriotic corner punch. I think they match the ribbon perfectly. 

This flower is made from stars cut between the sizes of 1" to 2 1/4". I layered them, added the brad, twisted and fluffed the edges. 

Materials:

Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge ~ cupcake (p. 27) cut at 1 1/2"

Celebrations Cricut cartridge ~ star (p. 110) cuts between 1" - 2 1/4"

red, white, blue and brown card stock

various pattern papers (polka dots, stripes, and stars)

white glitter

red glitter glue

blue brad

cupcake ribbon 

Faded Jeans distress ink

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Red, White, and Blue with Glitter

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Star

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Anything Goes

Paper Playtime ~ Red, White, and Blue with Die-Cut

Scrappy Frogs ~ Red, White, and Blue

Unique Crafters Challenge ~ Patriotic (USA)

Party Time Tuesdays ~ Be Patriotic

Mojo Monday ~ sketch

Be sure to stop by Die Cuttin' Diva to see the other Design Team projects and to enter this week's challenge. We have another new sponsor...

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Tip Tuesday at Creative Cutter Room ~ Photos

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

Welcome to Tip Tuesday.

Today, I would like to share a quick and easy tip on how to make your photos appealing to your visitors.

So much of our valuable time is put into creating our masterpiece, but displaying and sharing the project with others is just as important. Taking a good photograph can be the key. Just recently I discovered the importance and fun of creating a background for my photos. Now, please understand, I am not a professional photographer, but I sure do know what is eye appealing.

 I took the main colors and theme of my card and found items that matched. Since this is a birthday card...gifts come to mind. I chose gift bags to use as the backdrop and ribbon for front flair. 

 Now, a clear photo of the entire card is necessary so others can admire your work too. I do not use a light box, but many other crafters do.

Get close-up shots of different parts of the card/project. I know when I am learning a new technique I want to see what it looks like so I can try.

 Try different angles too!

Hope you will explore with some fun backgrounds for your photos. Maybe you can try with our current challenge.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Give Me Freedom and Bunched Ribbon Technique

Hello Crafty Friends,

There is a new challenge that you may enter beginning today. It is over at Exploring Cricut and it is perfect for this time of year.

The Challenge...4th of July
Red, White, and Blue

Here is my Design Team project...
I made this card for my son who has been at college for one week. Although he keeps in touch with me everyday, I am sure he is enjoying his freedom.

Materials:
blue glitter paper
blue gigham paper by Making Memories
red swirl paper by Bo Bunny
Independence Day Cricut cartridge ~ badge cut at 3" - 1 3/4"
Celebrations Cricut cartridge ~ stars (p110) cut at 1"
blue crinkle ribbon

Check Out This Technique...

Sandy from Ukiah asked how I made my crinkle ribbon looked bunched and how did it stay that way. I created a pictorial to show you the steps I take. I have tried other ways, but this way NEVER fails. The ribbon sticks every time!

First tape one end of the ribbon to the back of the card stock.

Flip over the cardstock and make sure you have some extra strong adhesive. I use these micro squares that I purchased from Oh My Crafts. They are the only adhesives that I found that work so well.

Place a square adhesive on the bottom side of the ribbon and press down. Then add another adhesive square. Carefully overlap a small section of the ribbon and gently press down.

Continue this same process until you get to the end. You can keep your ribbon in a straight line or curve.

Once you reach the other end, cut off any excess fabric and tape the ribbon to the back.

You are done!

I added two bows on each end to make it look festive. My son will not mind. He knows to keep mom happy.

I hope you understood my bunched ribbon pictorial and give this technique a try. If you have any questions, please ask! You may leave a message here or send me an e-mail (coachfans at cox dot net).

Can't wait to hear that you added some bunched ribbon.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana