Warm Cocoa

Happy Wednesday,

It's the day before Thanksgiving here in the States and that also means Black Friday shopping starts soon. We went to Best Buy this afternoon after a movie and lunch, and there were already 3 or 4 people waiting in the que line outside (didn't see any tents this year). The weather isn't that cold, so I don't think they will needing any hot cocoa but I sure would enjoy some.

Today's project...

As the weather gets chillier this season, a cup of cocoa will warm your heart (my belly too).

I used the following sketch from Stella Says Sketch. 

The cocoa mug, stiched circle, and fishtail sentiment strip is by My Favorite Things and the stamped sentiment is by Whimsical Designs (retired). The blue self-adhesive gems are by Eyelet Outlet and Brads.

Other Materials:

core'dinations pattern paper

white, cream, brown, and teal cardstock

MFT scalloped edge die

VersaMagic Gingerbread ink

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ 3 Designer Papers

Through the Craft Room Door ~ Anything Goes

Have a wonderful night!

Take Care,

Georgiana

Hello Challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas

 Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations! I am glad you are stopping by to see what I have been creating. Two days in a row...and I am definitely going to try for three. Today brings a new challenge at Die Cuttin' Diva and after a couple months off I am joining again.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Hello ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I just recently received a couple cards from crafty friends and I wanted to be able to return one to them, so this challenge is the perfect way to share a friendly "Hello". 

I used the following colors from the My Favorite Things Color Challenge for my background.  I used Tim Holtz Distress Inks (need to get some oxides still): squeezed lemonade, spiced marmalade, and dusty concord. A little water was splattered to create a snowy appearance.

The HELLO, deer, and stitched snow drift dies are from MFT.

I hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Hello" challenge. Be sure to check out the other design team projects.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Be My Pal...Always

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am on Fall/Thanksgiving Break this week (Yippee) and I am really enjoying myself already. This is the first time we have had all week off and I sure am glad since I have been so involved with school this year. I went to MFT on Saturday, took a card class with Pam, and bought a bunch of new stamps and dies. Now I am playing with them. Once day (sooner than later) I am going to have to work on the camera/lighting adjustments. I need to figure out how to get bright, crisp pictures again with these new LED lights. Any suggestions?!?!

Today's project...

I wanted to join a challenge at My Favorite Things, so I decided to give the sketch a try.

This week's sketch from My Favorite Things.

I used MFT Tiny Checks paper, Happy Pawlidays puppy stamp, and Polar Pals stamped sentiment. I used Illustrator markers by Spectrum Noir (Poppy, Sorbet, Sandstone, and Golden Brown). I added some Clear Glitter Wink of Stella to the white part of Santa's hat.

 Other Materials:

white cardstock

Versafine Onyx Black ink

MFT ~ Square Frames

MFT ~ Blueprints 15 and 27

red self-adhesive pearls

Be sure to come back tomorrow for Die Cuttin' Diva's weekly challenge. I have a project to share! It has been way too long and I am thrilled to be able to participate again.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Pumpkin Challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Crafty Friends,

The new challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables started, and remember there is a free file every week! Hopefully you will be able to join us during the next two weeks with your own creation.

This Month's Challenge...

~ Pumpkin ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I made a tag for this candy jar filled with Hershey Kisses. I used two different files from Miss Kate Cuttables...the tag and the pumpkin. The stamped sentiment is by Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ All About Fall.

Hope you will join us at Miss Kate Cuttables for the "Pumpkin" challenge. The other design team members sure did use some cute cuts. Be sure to check out ALL the variety! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thankful For You Crow From Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Everyone,

I sure hope everyone is doing well. I have been EXTREMELY busy with school (LOTS of changes and student needs this year), which is why I am having a tough time getting myself to the craft room to create on a regular basis. I have made a few projects (Create a Critter baby shower ensemble and a couple cupcake birthday cards) during the past month and I went to a class at My Favorite Things, but didn't take pictures to post. Also, my hubby got me new LED lights for my photo box (I broke one of my old lights during Hurricane Irma) and I haven't figured out how to adjust the settings on my camera YET (that is why my photo coloring is a bit off).

We have a week off at Thanksgiving and two weeks off for Winter Break; therefore, I am being optimsitic that I will find time to create then. My daughter will be home from college too, so I may even have a crafting buddy. That would make me happy!

Here is my Design Team project...

Today is my day to share at Miss Kate Cuttables.

I used the following sketch from Die Cuttin' Divas.

I used the crow behind pumpkin file by Miss Kate Cuttables. The stamped sentiment is by Scrappy Moms Stamps.

Be sure to stop by Miss Kate Cuttables for your freebie...one every week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Black and Orange Challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Crafty Friends,

The new challenge at Miss Kate Cuttables started, and remember there is a free file every week! Hopefully you will be able to join us during the next two weeks with your own creation.

This Month's Challenge...

~ Black and Orange ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I made treats for my class. I have 25 of them! I am excited I was able to get them done early.

I used the jack o lantern from Miss Kate Cuttables.

The  topper is by Jaded Blossom, the fishtail flag is by My Favorite Things, and the stamped sentiment is by Inky Antics ~ Halloween Witch set.

Hope you will join us at Miss Kate Cuttables for the "Black and Orange" challenge. The other design team members are ready to share some spooky Halloween projects. Be sure to check out ALL the variety! 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Mouse Pumpkin at Miss Kate Cuttables

Hello Miss Kate Cuttables Fans,

Hard to believe it is already October. The end of first quarter ends at school next Friday (the 13th). Although Hurricane Irma caused us to miss 6 days of school, we are still plugging away to get all the material covered. I have been extremely busy with a diverse group of students and never seem to have enough time in the day to do everything I want to do. My principal just asked to me to consider mentoring a new teacher (possibly at another school), so time will need to be carefully scheduled to accomplish everything.

Today is my day to share at Miss Kate Cuttables.  

Here is my Design Team project...

I told my husband that I am looking forward to sending my daughter a care package this month before Halloween. I claimed one of his boxes and put it on the side, so I can start gathering some goodies when I go to the store this weekend. I am going to include this card since she is a BIG Disney fan. I think she will like the pumpkin with mouse ears.

I used the Mouse Pumpkin file by Miss Kate Cuttables.

I used the following sketch from Die Cuttin' Divas.

The stamped sentiment is by Scrappy Moms Stamps.

Be sure to stop by Miss Kate Cuttables for your freebie...one every week.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana