Dare 2B Artzy Guest Designer

Hello Everyone,

I have the honor of being Guest Designer this month at Dare 2B Artzy. Be sure to stop by their blog first and then the shop to check out all the amazing projects that have been created using these fabulous products. 

Today's Guest Designer Project...

I just recently found these stamps and I am so happy I did. They are so pretty and the sentiments are lovely. Don't forget to visit the shop today and see for yourself! 

First, I stamped the butterfly from the Dare 2B Artzy ~ Butterfly Inspirations set with Versafine Black Onyx ink and sprinkled the outline with clear embossing powder before heat embossing it. Then, I used Yasutomo metallic watercolors to paint the butterfly. The embossed lines keeps the paint from running into the different sections. Lastly, I cut a scalloped circle which would allow my butterfly to be used as the focal point. 

The stamped sentiment is from the same stamp set. I heat embossed it to give it a bit of dimension. Isn't it a beautiful saying?

I used 110lb black cardstock for the cardbase and then cut a scalloped rectangle to coordinate with the scallop circle. I found a piece of pretty pattern paper that matched the color of the butterfly's wings. The final touch was adding black gems in the opposite corners.

Thanks so much Cindy and Kendra for allowing me to be Guest Designer this month. Looking forward to next's week project.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Anything Goes Challenge at Craftaholics R Us

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Wednesday! 

It's Hump Day!

Thanks for stopping by at Carson's Creations and welcome to my new crafty followers. I hope I can inspire you to create something new! Don't forget to leave your blog's name, so I can visit you. Today I am joining the challenge at Craftaholics R Us as the DT floater. 

This Week's Challenge...

~ Anything Goes ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I enjoy playing with watercolors because the colors and design is always different. You never know what you will get when the colors dry, you layer additional colors on top of each other, or you just let the colors blend naturally. I used picked raspberry and worn lipstick oxide inks for both of these backgrounds. I splattered some raspberry, white, and silver too. I then used the MFT abstract heart and cut it a few times in various colors with my Cuttlebug. 

For this one I added some embroidery floss, silver enamel dots, LOVE die-cut, and you was stamped and heat embossed with silver powder.

For the second card, the stamped sentiment is by Scrappy Moms Stamps and the ribbon is by Melissa Frances. I used micro sized Glue Dots to adhere the crinkled ribbon and bow.

Other Challenges:

Cardz TV ~ Anything Goes #30

Use Your Stuff ~ Monochromatic (Pinks)

The Paper Girls ~ Watercolours

Cuttlebug Mania ~ Valentine's Day

Through the Craft Room Door ~ Anything Goes

Allsorts ~ No Patterned Papers

Hope you will join us at Craftaholics R Us this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge. Be sure to check out the other craftaholics.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

I'm So Grateful...What About You?

Hello and Happy Saturday!

It's a three day weekend for us and today was a busy one, but I have done a bunch and the day isn't even over yet. I started with a walk at the park with my friend (we completed 3.7 miles), then I did some shopping (groceries and craft supplies). Michaels had a 60% off coupon, so I found a Tim Holtz alcohol ink kit to try.  Couldn't beat that deal! Joann had two 50% off coupons and Hobby Lobby always has a 40% off coupon. Hubby and I also went to lunch since we still have some certificates from Christmas we need to use before they expire. 

Once I got home I started some laundry and then hid in my craft room. Well, I didn't really hide. Everyone knows where I go! : )

Today's project...

Resist Technique using Color Burst. I watched a video by Ken Oliver demonstrating how he uses his powders and I gave it a try. I tried to stay away from blue and pink so I pulled out crimson, orange, yellow, green, and violet.

The flower stamp (Doodle Flowers) is by Inkadinkadoo, the sentiment (Thanks so Very Much set) is by My Favorite Things, the butterfly stamp (SC Designs) was a freebie from a card magazine (Cardmaking & Papercraft), and everything was heat embossed with white Zing powder.

The cardstock for each base is by My Favorite Things and the enamel dots are by Teresa Collins. I cut the watercolor paper with a Wonky Stitches die by Avery Elle on my Cuttlebug.

Hope you are able to try something new. I am grateful to have a long weekend and can explore. How about you? Do you have MLK Day off? What are your plans?

Whatever you decide to do, enjoy!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

May Sketch at Die Cuttin' Diva ~ Watercolor Flowers for You

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's Tuesday, which is our first of two FCAT Science days. I am being quite optimistic that my students do well since we have covered so much Science this year. Results will not be in for a month or longer, so the wait is going to be agonizing.

It is also Die Cuttin' Diva challenge day.

This Week's Challenge...

~ May Sketch ~

You can rotate or flip just as long as the layout is noticeable.

Here is my Design Team project...
I bought this Stampendous stamp this past weekend, so I could work on some watercoloring. First I stamped the image on watercolor paper and then used my Gansai Tambi paints. I cut the centered image with a MFT die.

I added a bit of Wink of Stella glitter to the roses.

The stamped sentiment is by Cardz TV.

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

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Make It Monday ~ Stenciled Watercolor Background

Hello Everyone,

Hope you are having a fabulous Saturday.

I started off with a 3.5 mile walk at the park with a friend this morning, came home and did a little yard work, went shopping and bought some paper and a stamp set, then found a new challenge site at PaperTrey Ink ~ Make It Monday. 

I decided to watch Betsy's video and give it a try.

I do not have many stencils to choose from, but after a of couple tries I decided to use the MFT Diagonal Bars. I remember seeing a color challenge at Color Throwdown, so I chose a few colors close to them. I used Tim Holtz Distress Inks ~ Mustard Seed, Crushed Olive, and Seedless Preserves. I used a piece of clear acetate and a water spritzer to create my watercolors.

I used my Cuttlebug to cut this Paper Smooches die twice.

The MFT Sunflower was cut a couple of times in two different shades of yellow card stock and then layered off-centered. The leaves were from another MFT set ~ Scribble Flowers.

After creating my card I went back to the PaperTrey Ink blog and read I had to use their products. I am bummed that I cannot "enter" the challenge, but I am glad that I tried this technique. I am looking forward to seeing what each Monday will bring now. Looks like I am going to have to get some new PTI products, so I can enter the upcoming challenges.

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

DL.ART ~ Thank You

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Free Snowman Hugs at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hope you all are doing well. I am back a little later than usual today to share the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. I had to work on an ESE class that is required for my teacher certification, but I got half of it done. It was actually quite interesting!

This Week's Challenge...

~ Snowflake or Snowman ~

I hope you will join us this week since it is still winter and snow is falling in many areas. You may be able to look out the window and find inspiration nearby.

Here is my Design Team project...

I had a difficult time with this challenge since we don't get snow here in Florida and I am just not one for the cold weather (Brr...I am chilly just thinking about the white, fluffy stuff!).  After looking through my files I was able to find a snowman that made me smile and feel a little warm inside.

The stamped sentiment is by Whimsical Designs ~ Snow Fun set.

I used my new Gansai Tambi watercolor paints (Ooh...I love them!) for the background, added a MFT Snow Drift Cover-Up, punched a few Fiskars snowflakes, and the Woodsy snowman by KaDoodle Bug Designs was cut with my Cameo.  

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Snowman or Snowflake" challenge. Be sure to check out the other design team snowy projects.

If you like what you see, please become a follower. Leave me your blog name and I will stop by to see what you have been creating!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

How About Cuddling?

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks so much for stopping by. It's quite frosty outside, so why not browse a few blogs and see what every one is creating...find some inspiration, leave a little love, and then get busy making your own happiness. Sounds like a plan to me!

I sure do like watercolors and creating backgrounds has become a fun favorite. I used a water brush pen and a few shades of pink from Artist's Loft (got mine at Michaels with a 50% off coupon). I received  some Gansai Tambi paints for Christmas, but I haven't used them yet (maybe today's project). The MFT Snow Drifts Cover-Up and Stitched Rectangle Frame were cut on my Cuttlebug. 

I used my Cameo to cut this polar bear by Jamie Cripps that I found at the Silhouette Design Store. There were few pieces and it was easy to layer and adhere.

The sentiment is by MFT ~ Let's Get Cozy stamp set. The title of the set sounds perfect for this cold weather. Don't you want to cuddle with this over-sized bear to stay warm?!?!

Challenges:

Happy Little Stampers ~ Watercolor

In the Pink ~ Anything Goes

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

PDE Linky Party ~ Anything Goes

If you like what you see, please become a follower. Leave me your blog name and I will stop by to see what you have been creating!

Take Care,

Georgiana

Trendy Twine ~ Happy New Year

Happy New Year's Eve!

Wow! It is the last day of 2016. Hard to believe that tomorrow is 2017 already. What a memorable year it was...lots of good and lots of losses. Looking forward to what 2017 brings!

Today the Trendy Twine Guest Designers are sharing  New Year's projects.

First, I cut the scalloped mat from MFT Blueprints 20 on my Cuttlebug. Then I used blue and metallic silver watercolor paints to create the background. Black and white paint was carefully splattered to keep near the center. I used my Cameo to cut the Happy New Year, which is from Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons. 

The balloons are by Miss Kate Cuttables and the Blue Berry Twine can be purchased at Annie's Paper Boutique...Home of Trendy Twine.

For the second one...the MFT stitched mat is from Blueprints 15 and this Happy New Year is by Miss Kate Cuttables. 

Same balloons as the first card in silver and black. The Blue Berry twine is perfect with the colors from the watercolor background.

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Hope 2017 brings you happiness, good health, and LOTS of time to craft.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

Let's Be Jolly with Crafting Cookies

Hello Everyone,

Happy Thursday! It's one day closer to the weekend and I am looking forward to having some time to fill out my new Lilly Pulitzer planner I bought last weekend. Dillards was having a Black Friday sale, so I got a great deal! I want to add DT challenges with due dates, guest spots, and upcoming blog hops. Do you use an agenda for your crafty business?

Today I would like to share the new challenge at If You Give a Crafter a Cookie. This is only my second time participating as a team member. These cookies are just so scrumptious looking!

This Week's Challenge...

The challenge lasts for two weeks.

Here is my Design Team project...

These ornaments are a different color combination than I typically use, which allowed me to try  something outside my comfort zone...more solid colors.

First, I created the watercolor background with a shade of grey. Then, I used a Miss Kate Cuttable stocking (cut on my Cameo), but did not add all the layers. I wanted the clean and simple look again.  The snowflake was cut with a Fiskars punch and a twine bow was adhered with a small Glue Dot. 

The stamped sentiment is by My Favorite Things ~ Trim the Tree stamp set.

Hope you will join us at If You Give a Crafter a Cookie this week for our "Photo Inspiration" challenge. The other design team members  all interpreted the picture differently, so go check it out!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Make It Sparkle at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans,

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. I hope you will join us this week since you get to use all the sparkles for this one. Oooh...doesn't that sound like fun!?!

This Week's Challenge...

~ Make It Sparkle ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I love my pattern papers, but I have been very interested in the clean and simple look. I decided to combine watercolor and sparkle to help spread some holiday cheer. 

I cut my watercolor paper with MFT Blueprint #20 stitched rectangle die.

 I used a water pen and purple (then pink) watercolor paint to create the backgrounds. The Spellbinders ornament was in my stash (so nice to find old stuff that you haven't used in quite a while...seems like new again) and cut it  into silver glitter foam with the Cuttlebug. I heat embossed the sentiment by Bug Bites ~ Glad Tidings with silver powder by Stampendous.

I adhered the ornament and tiny satin bows with Glue Dots.

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Cut it Up/Dies

52 Christmas Card Throwdown ~ Glitter

Just Us Girls ~ Photo Inspiration

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Make It Sparkle" challenge. The other design team members did a super job this week.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Watercolor Burst Technique

Happy Friday!

What a productive week...lots of items were crossed off my list of things to do. That is a wonderful feeling. Next week is relaxation time, then it will be back to the usual.

During the last week -in-a-half of video watching I came across how to do the watercolor burst technique...it's SUPER easy. If you haven't tried yet, you need to! See the video here by Scraps & Stamps.

First, stamp your sentiment with Versamark and heat emboss with your favorite powder. Then decide what colors you want to use. I was in a pinkish-purple mood. I used MFT Razzle Berry for the card base.

Apply clean water starting on left and work towards the right. Using a watercolor brush, add some paint and watch it spread. I added a few sequins to coordinate with the paint.

On this one I chose a different color palette...orange to yellow like a sunset.

Orange sequins to match the card base (MFT cardstock ~ Orange Fizz).

Other Materials:

Canson 140 lb watercolor paper

MFT stitched die

MFT stamp set ~ Written in Watercolor

Recollections Ebony embossing powder

Artist's Loft watercolor paint (going to get Gansai Tambi watercolors next)

Hope you will try this technique. PLEASE leave me a comment and let me know if you do along with the link so I can see it!

Have a great day and enjoy the weekend.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Gotta' Wear Shades at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans,

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. I hope you will join us this week since there are so many options! 

This Week's Challenge...

Sunglasses

Here is my Design Team project...

When I saw this saying I started singing that song from the 80's by Timbuk3. If you don't remember check out the video here.

I first cut my base on the Cameo and then applied water color. I used a Miss Kate Cuttables file called Gotta Wear Shades, and then added Glossy Accents to the sunglasses. 

A few yellow sequins were scattered along with a couple stars.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Sunglasses" challenge. The other design team members did a superb job wearing shades. Be sure to check out the variety!

Stop by my FB page for a RAK giveaway. Winner will be announced June 22nd.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana