For That Reader Who Loves Books

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by!  Today is my day to share one of the stamps from Craftin' Desert Diva's stamp line. I selected a super fun one from the School Zone set. That seems to be all I have been thinking about...school and books and lesson plans. I am really eager to get started next week and meet my students! 

Here is my Design Team project...

Doesn't this worm on the pile of books match that sentiment perfectly! Loving the font on this stamp!

I found this worm file on Miss Kate Cuttables and cut it out with my Cameo. Isn't he happy looking?! I would be too if I could buy every book I wanted for my class. I might actually need another classroom since I already have over 1,000 books in my class library!

Other Materials:

DCWV paper ~ Grade School stack

lime green, cream, red, blue, and yellow card stock

Skittles by Carri

black Versafine ink

If you haven't purchased your set yet, be sure to order yours today!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Getting Ready for the 2014 School Year

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hard to believe this is the last weekend before going back to school on Tuesday. I sure have enjoyed summer, but wish I had another couple weeks to get a few more projects done (mainly birthday and thank you cards). Here are a few school projects that I have created during the last week.

I made 24 of these Granny Smith apple treat boxes (matches my class colors ~ click here to see pictures of my class).

 This is a Lori Whitlock 3D treat box from the Silhouette on-line store. I made one previously at 5" (see here), but these are only 2 1/2". I added a yellow ribbon, a black button, and a white twine bow to each one. The stamp is from Jaded Blossom's  School Rules stamp set. They each have 5 Starbursts, which represents 5th grade.

I made a new sign for the front of my class door. It was a black chalkboard plaque that I bought at Hobby Lobby. It was originally $4.49, but I used a 40% off coupon. Good deal! Save money to buy more!

First, I used an old white ink pad and a dauber to create the background. Then I cut out the letters (at 3") in the lime green and yellow polka dot paper using the Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge. I hung the sign on my door yesterday when I stopped by school and it looks great!

The last project I made was for a friend. She is a new Reading Coach this year and she wants to give each of the teachers she will be working with a special treat. I created the chalkboard tags for her to attach to a hand sanitizer container. Once her husband found out I was making them he asked for some since he is a Reading Coach too but at a different school. I made a total of 60 tags!

I typed the sentiment in Word onto a chalkboard background (15 to a page), used a scalloped Spellbinder die and the Cuttlebug to cut each one, and inked the edges with that old white ink pad.Then I used a small hole punch to punch two holes in each tag. After that my daughter feed the twine through the holes. All my friend needs to do is tie each one on her hand sanitizer containers! 

Challenges:

Cardz TV ~ 3D Back to School

Jaded Blossom ~ Crafter's Choice

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show it off Saturday

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ Back to School

DL.Art ~ August Linky

Now I have some clerical work I want to get done (name plates, Communication Logs, Folder Labels, etc.), so when we start Tuesday I can look at the new schedule and create my lesson plans. I am super excited about this new school year and I can't wait to meet all my students. I will be sure to keep you posted! 

Enjoy your weekend!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Mini Lunch Notes at 3 Girl JAM

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Today is my day to share at 3 Girl JAM and I sure do love to share! I am using another popular product from the 3 Girl JAM shop...crinkle ribbon.

Here is my Design Team project...

I made these mini note cards for my daughter's lunch bag. Even though she is going to be a Junior in high school this year, I think she will like to find a "thinking of you" note in her bag. I think some of friends might even be jealous!

LG Bundle ~ $4.97 for 8 yards

I am saving this one for that first BIG test! She studies for hours and hours, then worries and worries until she gets her score. Anything I can do to help alleviate some of that stress is worth it.

I used DCWV paper ~ Grade School stack for all three mini cards. I added buttons, skittles by Carri, and Lemon-Lime crinkle ribbon from the 3 Girl JAM shop..

Other Materials:

yellow, black, red, lime green, and white card stock

Create a Friend Cricut cartridge ~ lunch box cut at 2"

School Zone stamp set by Craftin' Desert Divas (...Pass the Test)

School Rules stamp set by Jaded Blossom (Lunch Box...)

black and red ink

Don't forget about our monthly challenge...

Back to School with Ribbon

August 2nd - August 29th

Prize: $15 Gift Certificate to 3 Girl JAM store

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

An InLinkz Link-up

August Sketch for Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back for another Die Cuttin' Diva Challenge.

This Week's Challenge...A Sketch

See the photo below

Here is my Design Team project...

A thinking of you card for that person you haven't talked to in quite some time. Just send them a quick note to let them know how important they still are.

Hope you enjoy the sketch I created.

This floral flourish is a Spellbinder cut.

Other Materials:

pattern paper from scrap box

cream floral embossed paper

cream flowers ~ Paper Studio

liquid pearls

brown ink

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!

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

August Linky Party at Craftin' Desert Divas ~ A Sketch

Hello Crafty Friends,

Are you ready for a party?!?!

Today brings a new Linky Party at Craftin' Desert Divas hosted by Tara.

Party Theme is...A Sketch

Sketches are quite versatile...you can rotate or flip them, use any color combination, and pick any theme. You can use it for a card, a gift bag, a layout...you choose! 

Here is my project...

A fun back to school card for any teacher.

The classic school house was cut from the Recess Cricut cartridge.

I am just loving these gable boxes! I made them to match the card. They were cut from Tags, Bags, and Boxes 2 Cricut cartridge (cut at 5.5"). I made two...one was created with the Cricut scoring tool and the other was not. Can you tell the difference? The scoring tool makes it easier, but it definitely is not required. The apples are from "Just Because" Cricut cartridge (p. 46, cut at 4 3/4") and the tags are from Plantin Schoolbook (2").

I used the new School Zone stamp set...every teacher must have this set! Be sure to get your set today!

Other Materials:

Fancy Pants paper stack ~ Off to School

red, black, yellow, teal, and white card stock

red buttons

black organza ribbon

red pearls

black ink

Hope you will join us for this "Sketch" linky party at Craftin' Desert Divas! The more projects you submit, the better chance you have to win! Visit Craftin' Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Sponsors for this Linky Party...

CDD ~ one stamp set
Resale ClipArt ~ $10 G.C.
My Scrap Chick ~ $10 Coupon Code
My Scrap Chick ~ $10 Coupon Code

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Back to School at 3 Girl JAM ~ August Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

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

The Challenge...

Back to School (with ribbon)

What a great way to start the new school year...telling your teacher you are looking forward to a fabulous new school year. 

Here is my Design Team project...

A gift card holder crayon box. I found this box at SVG Cuts and it is a freebie!

The glittered title is from Create a Friend Cricut cartridge (p. 2, cut at 1"). I then added a 3 Girl JAM Mistletoe crinkle ribbon bow, a yellow button, and a small black bow (made with craft thread).

The crayons are from the Recess Cricut Lite cartiridge (cut at 2 3/4").

Aren't these awesome vibrant colors! Although it is a Winter bundle the colors are perfect for anytime of the year! Only $4.97  (for a total of 8 yards) and be sure to use GC10 for a discount.

Other Materials:

Bo Bunny yellow pattern paper

red, green, blue, orange, black, and white card stock

green and yellow glitter glue

gift card is your choice

Hope you will join us at 3 Girl JAM with your newest project.

 Back to School (or Writing Instrument Related) w/ Ribbon

August 2nd - August 29th

Prize ~ $15 gift certificate to 3 Girl JAM shop

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

An InLinkz Link-up

Let's Do Ice Cream at the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

Great News Today!

I am part of the DoubleClick Skittles Design Team with Carri ~ Abusybee! We have been talking about this venture for a few months and last week she actually made the first announcement. Since I was on vacation I missed that opportunity to share, but I am ready to go now! I am sure that you have seen these small, round embellishments and what is so wonderful is now you can enter the challenges and win some more.

This Week's Challenge...Ice Cream

What type do you prefer...soft serve or hard ice cream? Frozen yogurt maybe? Me...I love it ALL! I just had some Moose Tracks yesterday and it was YUUUMMMYYY!

Here is my Design Team project... 

A scrumptious ice cream sundae with strawberries and a cherry.

3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon and lace

Here is another look at the skittles...pretty in Shell Pink. Check out the store here...so many colors to choose from! What is your favorite color? Me...I can't pick one...I like them all, but here are a few...Watermelon, Stream, and Latte. 

Other Materials:

KaDoodle Bug Designs Yummy Treats file

pattern paper from scrap box

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

Cardz TV stamp ~ Make a Wish set

brown ink

Hope you will join us at DoubleClick Skittles this week for our "Ice Cream" challenge. The other design team members have done a fantastic job with their delicious creations, so be sure to check them out! Since this is the start of our challenge you do not have to use skittles yet. Be sure to enter, so you can win some skittles for Challenge #2.

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana