Winter Blues at Little Scrap Pieces

Hello Again Crafty Friends,

 

If you are here for the Penguin Blog Hop please scroll down or click here. You are going to love all those tuxedo wearing bird projects! It is hard to pick a favorite, but those treat boxes are super yummy and how about a fun layout to remember your Sea World visit.

 

 Today...is also Little Scrap Pieces' Fun Friday. A new challenge has been posted with amazing Design Team inspiration, which is "Winter Blues"...you can either create a winter themed project or use the color blue. I incorporated both...a sleepy snow hare sitting under snowflakes.

Materials:

My Minds Eye paper ~ Moments

white card stock

Winter Woodlands Cricut cartridge ~ bunny (p. 58) cut at 2 1/4"

Fiskars punch ~ snowflakes

white pearls

blue lace

Spellbinders ~ Scalloped Circle

 
Other Challenges:
Bitten By the Bug 2 ~ Snowflakes
Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ January Blues
My Craft Spot ~ Frosty Days
The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Winter Themed
Cute Card Thursday ~ Beat the Blues!

Don't forget to check out the Penguin Blog Hop (scroll down). I am offering a prize to one lucky person in addition to all the pre-arranged sponsors. Be sure to come back on Saturday and Monday for Exploring Cricut. A new challenge will be posted this Monday.
 

Looking forward to seeing your all your creations this week!

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

All About Penguins Blog Hop

Welcome to the All About Penguins Blog Hop!

We're so glad you could join us! Today we'd like to share with you a whole bunch of crafty projects made using our favorite, adorable, and lovable winter friends...penguins!

If you've just come across the hop and would like to start at the beginning, please visit Ashley's blog. If you've come from Ashley's blog, you're in the right place!

 

Here is my Penguin project...

 Doesn't that look like Dad guarding over the little one?

 Double orange polka dot bow and well dressed buttons



Materials:

black, white, and orange card stock

Making Memories ~ Black and White paper pad

Animal Kingdom Cricut cartridge

glitter glue

orange polka dot ribbon

orange and white buttons

orange and white embroidery floss

wiggly eyes

 

We have some fabulous sponsors ready to give away prizes to those who comment AND follow every stop of the hop!

Designs on Cloud 9

$20 Gift Certificate

Hot Berry Designs

$20 Gift Certificate

Di's Digi Downloads

$10 Gift Certificate

KaDoodle Bug Designs

V's Sweet Ideas

$10 Gift Certificate

*NEW* CTMH Paper Packet
Kit Includes: Chantilly 6 - 12x12 B&T Duos (2 of each 3 double designs)
6 - 12x12 Cardstock Sheets (2 Champagne, 2 Twilight, 1 Buttercup, 1 Cotton Candy)

Sponsored by our very own Vanessa

Please follow her Facebook page as well to be eligible to win

 

Winners will be randomly chosen and announced on Tuesday, January 15th at Made Especially For You. Please remember that you most comment and follow each stop of the hop to be eligible to win! You have through this Sunday evening to hop.

I also have a penguin prize for one lucky person who leaves a comment. Just share what you think about penguins.

Your next stop is Vanessa's blog.

Here's the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:

1. Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com

2. Anjenic - http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com

3. Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

4. Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com

5. Vanessa - http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com

6. Melissa - http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com

7. Candice - http://candiedcards.typepad.com

8. Sandy - http://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com

9. Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com

10. Sheila - http://2pawprints.blogspot.com

11. Carla - http://racincrafts.blogspot.com

12. Melissa - http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com

13. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

14. Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com

15. Lissa Marie - http://somanycrafts.com

Happy Hopping!

Ivory, Gold, and Blue Color Challenge

Happy Diva Tuesday!

Today brings another challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas and what better way to celebrate than with a new project.

 

 The Challenge this Week...

Ivory, Gold, and Blue

Look at these amazing colors!

 

Here is my Design Team project...

I was thinking escargot is French, so Merci was a perfect sentiment.

The card base is a fun shape and that bow sure does sparkle.

Materials:
Campin' Critters Cricut Cartridge ~ base (p. 69) cut a 4 1/2"

Live Simply Cricut cartridge ~ snail cut at 2 3/4"

Create a Critter Cricut cartridge ~ Merci (p. 36) cut at 1/2"

cream and gold card stock

My Minds Eye paper

wiggly eyes

ribbon

I hope you will join us this week at Die Cuttin' Divas.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

"I am an Adult" Birthday

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

My son returned to college today, so we have been busy this weekend getting him ready to go. We took him out to eat yesterday to Red Lobster. Can you believe my children (18 and 14 years old) have NEVER been there?!?! My hubby likes to fish, but he will not eat it and my favorite restaurant is actually Olive Garden. My son decided on ordering chicken after much deliberation and my daughter said she only liked the dessert (she said she doesn't want to go back). Well, I guess I will have to find a friend to go with me next time since my food was delicious. 

 

Here is a new card I created at the request of a co-worker.

 She asked for pink camo, but I could not find any (If anyone knows where I can get some for future projects, please let me know.). I decided to emboss and use army green to get a similar effect.

 This is 3Girl JAM ribbon ~ Seasons Bundle. I used the bow maker from Creative Cutter Room to make my triple bow.

Materials:

pink, white, and army green card stock

Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge

Paper Studio embossing folder

green pearls

pink button

pink embroidery floss

 

Challenges:

3 Girl JAM ~ Anything Goes

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Anything Goes

 

This is going to be a busy week for me. I hope you enjoy your week and find time to craft.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Anything Goes at Little Scrap Pieces

Hello Again Crafty Friends,

 

This is my second post for today.

First, I want to say "Thank You" for all the Whimsical Wednesday comments. I am very excited to join this new team and work with such a diverse group of crafters.  I am eager to get started on January 16th. If you missed my announcement, please scroll down.

 

  Now, I want to share my Little Scrap Pieces Design Team project.

 

The challenge this week...Anything Goes

Aren't these the best challenges!!! You can create any type of project and if you are like me you need birthday cards.

I used a white pop dot between the Spellbinders to add dimension.

 

Materials:

My Minds Eye paper ~ Moments

Spellbinders ~ Parisian Motifs

Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge ~ sentiment (p.67) cut at 1 3/4"

blue gems from Michaels

yellow ribbon

 

Hope you will join us this week for the Anything Goes challenge at Little Scrap Pieces.  Looking forward to seeing what you create.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Wednesdays are Going to be Whimsical

Hello Crafty Friends,   I hope everyone has enjoyed their week. We had to head back to the class after 2 1/2 weeks of Winter Break, but only for three days and everything has been very smooth. The students have done an excellent job with jumping right back in and learning the required skills.   I have very excting news to share...Wednesdays are going to be Whimsical! I am going to be joining the Whimsical Wednesday team sponsored by Stephanie. Here is a list of the entire team along with their crafty site:
1. Jen: http://huffinatorshangout.blogspot.com/
2. Margie: http://bellabugcreations.blogspot.com/
3. Nanne: http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/
4. Esther: http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
5. Yvette:  http://daileyscrapper.blogspot.com/ 6. Nica: Blog: http://simplyshimmeryscraps.blogspot.com 7. Georgiana: http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
8. Sue: http://www.soojay.co.uk/
9. Ashley: http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
10. Agnes: http://flowerdiscosscraphut.blogspot.com/
11. Shelly: http://cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/   Stephanie is offering a welcome back give-away too, so be sure to stop by and check it out! And have you seen her stamps?!?! You do not want to forget about them. Valentine's Day is approaching quickly, so the "With Love" set would be perfect.   The challenges are going to begin Wednesday, January 16th. Hope you will join us each week for the Whimsical Wednesday challenges!   Stay Creative, Georgiana

How Yummy...Just for You!

Happy New Year Crafty Friends,

 

Today brings the first challenge of 2013 at Die Cuttin' Divas and what better way to celebrate than with a new project. Lots of new challenges and sponsors, and a few changes coming in 2013. Please refer to challenge site for differences.

 

The Challenge this Week...a Sketch

Create a card, layout, gift, home decor, or any other crafty project using this sketch.

 

Here is my Design Team project...

I rotated the sketch 90 degrees counter clockwise.

I inked and embossed the cream on top of the float. Doesn't it look scrumptious?!?!
The circle sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ Dancing in Circles. 

I received this twine from Sukie (THANK YOU!) and it matches the background paper perfectly.

Materials:
kraft and teal card stock
K&Company paper
Sweet Shop Cricut cartridge ~ float cut at 4 1/4"
Elegant Edges ~ scalloped circle cut at 1 1/4"
Scrappy Moms Stamp ~ Dancing in Circles
brown buttons
twine
 teal ink
 

I hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Diva this week. Our sponsor is Scrappy Moms Stamps.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana