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

What Might You Find in the Garden?

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thank you for stopping by. I am thrilled to be able to share with you!

Today I have a couple items you might find in a garden. Hmmm? What do you think you would find? Flowers, bugs, a pond, statues, birds, a greenhouse? When I was growing up my grandfather always had a garden and grew all type of plants. He literally had a green thumb. Me...I try, but I am not always as successful as he. I like to find those plants on clearance at Lowe's and try to bring them back to life. : ) Sometimes it works and others...let's just say I tried!

My first garden item I always admire...a beautiful gazebo covered in flowers. It is a peaceful place to sit and relax while watching the birds and butterflies flutter by. 

My second garden item...a gnome. Now, I do not have any in my garden (never have either), but my grandfather had these strange looking creatures in his. I think they may have actually scared some of the critters away! Well, I thought this one was a bit cuter than the ones I grew up with.

I used the following sketch from The Sweetest Thing for this card. I always find fabulous card sketches at this site. Check it out of you haven't yet!

Other Materials:

Freshly Picked Cricut cartridge

My Mind's Eye paper scraps

white, yellow, blue, and black card stock

yellow liquid pearls

sequins (teal and white)

Whimsical Designs stamp ~ Happy Birthday

Stampendous ~ Hello

teal ink

Challenges:

Clear It Out ~ Garden

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Anything Goes

Love to Create ~ 3 or More Design Papers

Pause Dream Enjoy ~ Many Layers

Little Red Wagon ~ Summer

Enjoy your summer! Grow a garden!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

July Sketch for Die Cuttin' Divas ~ Nautical Theme

Hello Diva Fans,

Thanks for stopping by today (and every other day!)

It is a terrific Tuesday since it is the Die Cuttin' Diva challenge day.

This Week's Challenge...

A Sketch

(The first Tuesday of every month is a different sketch.)

Here is my Design Team project...

Actually, I created two cards using this one sketch. I just rotated one so they didn't look exactly the same. I did use the same Cape Cod paper stack by Paper Studio, but chose different sheets and my die-cut is the same nautical theme.

Give the sketch a try! 

Any theme you want! Any colors you like! 

This first card features the Nautical Boy Monkey from KaDoodle Bug Designs.

The second card has nautical pieces from Miss Kate Cuttables.

Other Materials:

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

blue pearls

blue ink

red gems

Planitn Schoolbook Cricut cartridge ~ font cut at 3/4"

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Sketch" challenge. The other design team members have done a fantastic job with their creations, so be sure to check them out!

This Week's Sponsor...

Bugaboo Stamps

7 stamps

Can't wait to see what you share!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

What a Deer!

Hello Crafty Friends,

After watching the Law and Order: SUV marathon ALL yesterday  (those law shows sure are addicting) and not accomplishing much of anything, I decided I would create a card so I could join a few challenges.

My project for today...

An A2 card for any occasion focusing on a darling deer.

I used the following sketch from Pals Paper Arts.

The baby deer is from Miss Kate Cuttables. It was a freebie, but it is now in the 50 cent section. Lots of layers, but I didn't mind since I used my favorite color...brown. I think the teal bow "pops".

I used a stamp from Scrappy Moms...2 Thumbs Up! set

Other Materials:

DCWV paper ~ Linen Closet stack

browns, teal, and cream card stock

Brown ink (edges)

Potting Soil ink (sentiment) by Ranger

Latte Skittle by Carri

Other Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Stripes

Cute Card Thursday ~ Circles

Shopping Our Stash ~ Favorite Color

Little Red Wagon ~ Animal Antics

PDE ~ Many Layers

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

July Challenge at 3 Girl JAM ~ Food

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another 3 Girl JAM creation. Today brings a new challenge for the month of July. You are definitely going to want to join us this month!

The Challenge...

Food with Ribbon

Everyone loves some type of food. It could be American, Italian, Chinese, or maybe Thai Cuisine. My weakness is sweets...I sure do like desserts. I am not too picky either, but I prefer chocolate! How about you? What do like the best?

KaDoodle Bug Designs...Yummy Treats file

This is the Halloween Harvest crinkle ribbon from the Seasons Bundle. I used micro Glue Dots to adhere my ribbon for the bunched effect. The small bow was created using a bow maker (The 3 Girl JAM shop has one available.). Be sure to use GC10 for a discount if you are interested in getting your own.

The edges of the cake was inked with brown, then the sentiment was stamped.

Other Materials:

red, brown, cream, green, and pink card stock

 pink pattern paper from scrap box

Cardz TV stamp

"potting soil" brown ink by Ranger

Skittles by Carri

Join us at 3 Girl JAM for our "Food Challenge".

June 28th - August 1st

Prize ~ $10 gift cert to 3GJ store

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

3 Girl JAM Daily Post using Navy Jute String

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is my day to share at 3 Girl JAM and I am using a versatile product that comes in a variety of colors...Jute String.

Here is my Design Team Project...

I created a small treat bag (Silhouette On-line #45733) perfect for all those guest that come over on Independence Day. I included Twizzlers that I cut to bite size. The 3" x 3" plastic bag fits inside nicely.

I used 3 Girl JAM's Navy Jute String to tie the bag closed.

Currently on sale for $4.97...be sure to use GC10 for a discount!

A tag (from Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge) stamped with Happy July 4th (from the Celebrate Freedom set available at Craftin' Desert Divas) hangs from the front flap. I added a couple red stars and blue liquid pearls.

Other Challenge:

Decorate to Celebrate ~ Fourth of July or Birthday

Here is the 3D treat bag by Lori Whitlock. Super easy to cut and assemble!

 

New monthly challenge starts tomorrow!
Hope you will join us!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

June Release Bog Hop at Craftin' Desert Divas

Welcome to our fourth Craftin Desert Diva's stamp release blog hop!! I'm super excited to share with you in full the CDD June release stamps. There are four new stamps that are being released in the Craftin Desert Divas Shop and are available now for purchase.

So without further ado here are the latest stamp sets:

Holly Day Punnies - you can purchase them HERE

Be Inspired - You can purchase them HERE

Bring On The Cake - You can purchase them HERE

Say It Big - You can purchase them HERE

How about a sale??!! Use the code JUNE for 20% off your ENTIRE order!!

Tara is giving away one stamp set each day

&

Too Cute by Jessica is giving away $25 gift card to her store (regular priced items)

PLUS, every purchase qualifies for a FREE studio file...

I'm just one of many stops in the hop and I truly hope you enjoy these stamps!! A complete blog line up is located for you below in case you get lost along the way.

And now for my project...
I am using the Holly Days Puns and even though it is summer the thought of hot cocoa is still delicious, especially with LOTS of marshmallows.

These mugs from My Scrap Chick can be used for any type of gift. Just change the colors and/or contents and they can be extremely versatile. You could use them for coffee with the k-cups or even tea.

I stuffed my baggies with marshmallows and tied them with crinkle ribbon and twine. The 2 1/2" tag from Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge was attached to each. I found that tiny Hershey Kiss SVG file by searching on Google. I used silver card stock and crumbled it to make it look like the foil.

Winners will be picked from a different blog each day, so the more you comment the more chances you have to win. 

Craftin Desert Diva's Shop

CDD Gallery - We'd love you to share your projects using the CDD stamps.

Blogs on the hop:

Craftin Desert Divas - http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
Kathy - http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Lisa B. - http://www.our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/
Lisa F. - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
Karen - http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/
Migdalia - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/
Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/(You are here)
Krystle - http://krystlescraftyniche.blogspot.com/ (Next)
Mayra - http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Emily - http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/
Jessi - http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.co/
Jessica - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Cute-by-Jessica/196421370434846?ref_type=bookmark

Next in the line-up is the amazing Krystle. 

Stay Creative,
Georgiana