February Sketch at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Diva Fans!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for popping by! 

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. I hope you will join us this week and show off your creative side.

This Week's Challenge...

~ February's Sketch ~

Here is my Design Team project...

I have been seeing all types of piggies, so I thought I join the fun.

Here is the February Sketch. So many options!

This piggie is by Miss Kate Cuttables. The lacey circle is by Spellbinders and the stitched circle is by My Favorite Things. 

The stamped sentiment (from my stash) is by Whimsical Designs stamps.

Other Challenges:

Allsorts ~ Spots and/or Stripes

Crafty Calendar ~ 2 or More Layers

Brown Sugar ~ Valentine's Day

Dare 2B Artzy ~ Love 

The Paper Players ~ Valentine

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "February's Sketch" challenge. 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Thinking of EWE at Paper Play Sketches

Good Morning Everyone,

Happy Wednesday!

After enjoying a long weekend with the hubby, he heads back to work for a few days. Now I can head back to the craft room and get some projects completed without getting side-tracked. 

Today is also Paper Play Sketches Day!

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

While we were binge watching a TV show on Amazon, I was able to try my hand at coloring some new MFT stamps. I stamped a bunch of images and then worked on a few hedgehogs, the birthday bear, a leopard, and a couple sheep. I don't own a bunch of markers, but the colors I had were a good start. My hubby picked this one...he thought the sheep would be perfect for a baby card too.

I used a Spellbinders Lacey Circle and then the MFT stitched circle. The ribbon is by Melissa Frances.

The stamped sentiment is part of the MFT Ewe Are the Best stamp set.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the Paper Play Sketches challenge. Be sure to visit the other Design Team members to see how they interpreted the sketch.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana

I Like This Cupcake!

Happy Friday!

This is my second post for today. This usually only happens once a month when two design team projects are due on the same day. Earlier I shared Eyelet Outlet and Brads, and now I am sharing Miss Kate Cuttables' project.

Here is my Design Team project...

A yummy, chocolate birthday cupcake that is liked by all! The frosting is pink so it can either be vanilla with tint or strawberry flavored...you choose.

I used the following sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches.

 I used a Spellbinder Label Twenty-two for the frame.

Stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom.

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 making!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Using the March Sketch for Both Die Cuttin' Diva and Eyelet Outlet

Hello Diva Fans,

Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas, but I have also combined it with my Eyelet Outlet daily post. I hope you will join us this week since there are so many choices.

This Week's Challenge...

~ March Sketch ~

Here are my Design Team projects...

My first card...

This sitting bunny by KaDoodle Bug Designs is simply adorable with those floppy ears and over-sized feet. The stamped sentiment is by Docerela Creations.

 I used pink jewels by Eyelet Outlet and Brads.

The second card...

The anchor is by Spellbinders, the zig zag stitched oval is by MFT, and the enamel dots are by Eyelet Outlet and Brads. 

I put the washi tape on strips of white card stock and then added a twine bow near the top of the blue anchor.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Sketch" challenge. Be sure to check out how the other design team member's interpreted the layout. Then you need visit the Eyelet Outlet and Brads. There is a wide variety of products that you are going to want to add to your wishlist!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

A Sweet Strawberry and It's For You

Hello and thanks for visiting Carson's Creations.

I stopped at Tuesday Morning after going to lunch with the hubby today and found this cute pack of Valentine paper. I decided I would use it for the layout at Paper Play Sketches since I missed my posting earlier this week (some weeks are just crazy like that). You still have time to join and share your project. You can make a Valentine project, a birthday card, or any other occasion.

This Week's Sketch...

The chocolate covered strawberry is by Miss Kate Cuttables and I cut it on my Cameo.

The stamped sentiment is a K. Andrew stamp. The scalloped circle is a Lacey Circle by Spellbinders and the zig zag stitched circle is by MFT.

Other Materials:

Pattern paper by Pebbles ~ Be Mine stack

pink, brown, green, and white card stock

green glitter glue

Ranger Archival ink ~ Potting Soil 

Other Challenges:
Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes
Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

Hope you have a great night! Until next time...

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Merry Christmas to All

Hello Everyone!

The day has finally arrived...Christmas! Wishing all my crafty friends a very Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy your time with family, get all the crafting goodies you asked for, and make lots of memories. Be sure to take LOTS of pictures!

I used My Favorite Things stitched circle and Merry Christmas word die. The ornament is a Spellbinders die. All three were cut with my Cuttlebug. Gold craft thread was used to create a small bow.  The pattern papers were in my scrap stash.

Challenges:
Use Your Stuff ~ Anything Goes Christmas
Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Ch. ~ Any Holiday

Hope you have a Merry Christmas! Can't wait to hear what type of crafting goodies you got!
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

Thank You for Something New

Hello Everyone,

It sure is a wonderful Wednesday since Christmas is only two days away (I have a few last minute errands today and then I am definitely ready) and it's time for a new DoubleClick Skittles Challenge. 

This Week's Challenge...

Something New

Here is my Design Team project...

I made thank you cards for my class because of all the new stuff they got me for gifts. Boy, was I lucky...a necklace, a couple gift certificates, a teacher mug, a Christmas ornament, a candle, a Tervis cup,  and a few homemade gifts (kids that love to craft and make gifts...hmmm...perfect for being in my class). 

I used Tim Holtz distress inks (barn door and mowed lawn) to make each of the backgrounds. That was fun! I love how different each one is ...just like my students!

The foal point is a stamped sentiment by My Craft Spot and it is adhered to a Lacey Circle Spellbinders. Frosty Kisses skittles (from the newest skittles release) in the corners and a green sparkly bow (Did you see my sparkle cards from yesterday? Check them out for more sparkle!)

I made eleven, but I may need to make a few more for co-workers.

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "Something New" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other projects by the Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Good Old Summertime Blog Hop

Hello Everyone,

The day is here for our Good Old Summertime Blog Hop! Woo-Hoo!

We are so super excited that you have decided to be a part of this very small hop. There are only 6 stops total!  All the projects for this hop are SUMMER related. You're going to love what the everyone has created.

Crafty Blog Hop Candy!

Be sure to be a FOLLOWER and COMMENT on each blog because we are all featuring Mary's Cardz TV Stamps in our projects, and we are ALL giving away a set of Cardz TV Stamps!  What?! You read that right!  All 6 of us will randomly choose a comment from our blog to win a set of Cardz TV Stamps to add to your crafty stash. Remember to FOLLOW and COMMENT on each blog being sure to leave a way to contact you in case you win! (USA addresses only)

More Blog Candy!

In addition to the Cardz TV Stamps, some of the blogs are offering additional CANDY. Read each blog post to learn how to win from their blog. I will tell you about the additional CANDY I am offering right after I show you my project.

My Summertime Blog Hop Project...

I created a pair of summertime treat bags to be shared at a picnic. The first critter I thought of that is always around during the summer is an ant. Then I remembered Miss Kate Cuttables had this cute duo.

I used Spellbinders Lacey Circles for the background...I wanted it to look like a picnic cloth. The stamped sentiment is from Cardz TV ~ "Make a Wish" set.

Black ribbon and Martha Stewart baker's twine secure the stamped mini tag. Black Skittles by Carri at DoubleClick surround this hungry ant.

I will also be offering some crafty treats!

I will be making a surprise bundle that you will be sure to enjoy!

Be sure to be a FOLLOWER of my blog and leave a comment with a way to contact you if you win. (*Everyone is eligible for my crafty treats!*)

Here's the hop line-up! Enjoy!

Janis

Mary

Ginger

Georgiana

Michelle 

Melissa

Michelle is next!

Winners will be announced on each blog  Monday, July 13th.
Thanks for stopping by! 
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Spellbinders and Gelatos

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hard to believe the weekend is just about over already. I think the more you look forward to them the quicker they go by. Spring Break is in two weeks and there are only 10 weeks of school left this year. Time sure flies by!

This first card I am sharing I made at the Scrapbook Expo. It is another from the Spellbinders class. I was so excited about learning new techniques that I made two more after I got home using similar materials.

Here are my designs...

First, I used a couple different embossing folders to create the background since I did not have any similar Spellbinders dies. Then I used Gelatos and water to add the color. I was very quick with my painting just to see what type of effect the raised embossing would create.  Now that I know it works I will be more careful next time. Lastly, I added 3 Girl JAM ribbon (gold trim and purple striped), polka dotted vellum, and pink skittles/gold sequins. The sentiments were cut with my Cricut Expression.

Other Materials:

white, purple, and black cardstock

What is the most recent technique that you have learned? I know there are plenty more that will keep me busy. Can't wait for you to share!

Have a FABULOUS week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Thinking of You at St. Patrick's Day

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by. Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Hope you will join us this week!

This Week's Challenge...

St. Patrick's Day

What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.

Here is my Design Team project...

I wanted to try a new technique that I learned at the Scrapbook Expo. I stamped my own background using foam craft and a Spellbinders.

Choose any Spellbinders that can be used as a background. I bought a new one at the Scrapbook Expo after attending my class. 

First, you cut the die from craft foam. I ran my through the Cuttlebug just like it was paper. You will have to remove the tiny pieces since the foam is thicker.  Then you stamp it really well with any color ink. Lastly, using a clear stamp block and double sided tape...stamp the design onto cardstock.

Add embellishments and decorate after the ink is dry. 

Other Materials:

white and yellow card stock

Bo Bunny pattern paper

VersaMagic ink ~ Tea Leaves

Spellbinders ~ Label One

KaDoodle Bug ~ Irish Sheep svg file

Bo Bunny stamp

yellow gems

Other Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Green

Simply Create Too ~ St. Patrick's Day/Green

Craftin' Desert Diva ~ Green

KaDoodle Bug FB Challenge ~ St. Patrick's Day

DoubleClick Skittles ~ Use Green

My Sheri Crafts ~ St. Patrick's Day

Here is the one I made at the Orlando Scrapbook Expo in the Spellbinders class.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "St. Patrick's Day" challenge. The other design team members sure are full of luck this week because all their projects are amazing. Be sure to check them out.

Hope you will join the challenge this week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

With Deepest Sympathy

Hello Crafty Friends,

My husband asked me to make a couple sympathy cards for two principals that are also brothers. Their mother passed away last week and we wanted to let them know we are thinking of them during their loss.

This first card features the peace dove from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. The sentiment is from K Andrews.

The second card has a Spellbinders (Fancy Tags Two) as the focal point with the same sentiment. Gold and black pearls along with a gold bow add a splash of color, but still keep it clean and simple.

Other Materials:

My Mind's Eye pattern paper

white, grey, green, black, yellow, and pink card stock

Versafine Black Onyx ink

white pearls

Stay Creative,

Georgiana