Thanks to the Mesmerizing Mandala

Hello Crafty Friends,

Thank you for coming back to Carson's Creations to see what is new.
The students head back to school today after being off for two weeks. I sent home some math packets on the last day before break, so I am looking forward to seeing how many students actually completed the work and submit it. I told the teachers I would collect, grade and provide a treat for each of the students. Hoping for a BIG pile. 

More exciting news for us Math and Science nerds...we had a gentleman, Mr. Phil, donate a Celestron Telescope. A couple 5th grade teachers and I met with him and was briefed on how to use it and we have decided to go back to school this Saturday night and put it to use. I am SUPER excited to see the night sky through a new lens. Hoping to see a planet.

Today I am sharing a pair of thank you cards I created using distress oxides, a mandala die cut, and the sentiment thanks.

First, I inked the white cardstock with distress oxides (colors listed below) and then placed a MFT snowy stencil on top. I used a mister to spray some water and then dabbed it dry (which slightly removed some of the ink). I used Blueprints #27 to cut the scalloped rectangular background. 

Once the background was completely dry, I added the white MFT mandala and scattered a few white pearls. The sentiment "thanks" is by Paper Smooches and I cut it with my Cuttlebug. 

Distress Oxide Ink colors:

Worn Lipstick

Abandoned Coral

Wilted Violet

Faded Jeans

I am really enjoying using my new Christmas goodies and I received an e-mail yesterday that another package from MFT is on its way. Now I need the weekend to get here so I have free time to create. The hardest decision will be...what should I use?!?! 

Happy New Year!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Various Techniques Using Oxide Inks

Hello,

It's Wednesday and Winter Break is just a little more than half over. It has been wonderful so far and I have plans to get even more accomplished. My daughter and I took a trip to My Favorite Things in Eustis this morning since they were having a 25% off sale and I had two gift cards from school. We picked up a few dies and she picked out a new stamp set. 

I started making these thank you cards for my students yesterday and finished them when we returned home. I used my new Tim Holtz oxide inks and watched a few videos while trying some new techniques. I found a super long video that had 30 different techniques (click here). I did not watch the entire video at once, but rather in spurts. I was able to make seven cards so far and I am only on technique 15. I need a few more cards, so there are plenty of other techniques to try.

Today's project (with techniques)...

Round blending tool with splattering, white die-cut letters, and a stamped sentiment 

Oxide inks with blending tool, then used metal die-cut THANKS with Cuttlebug

Oxide inks applied with water pen (worn lipstick, cracked pistachio, broken china, faded jeans, and wilted violet); heated between layers of colors; white die-cut letters

3 shades of oxide inks splattered (fossilized amber, broken china, and worn lipstick) and then the THANKS was cut directly from white card stock

The letters from previous card were used so no waste.

Oxide inks applied over a MFT geo stencil and water spritzed. THANKS was cut from black cardstock. Scalloped background is from MFT Blueprints 20.

The stencil from previous card was spritzed with water and then laid on a piece of white cardstock. Light impression of remaining ink pattern transferred.

My students should like receiving a card once we return to school. I am very appreciative of their kindness and want them to know I am grateful. Also, Janis and I have been chatting again. I am going to be a "Design Team floater" on a few of her challenge blogs beginning in January 2018. How very exciting! Be sure to check them out, so you can enter each week! The links are on the right sidebar for easy access.

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

MFT Blueprints Challenge with Stars

Happy Friday All,

We are almost ready for Christmas here. I just need to go to the grocery store in the morning to pick up a few pieces for our Christmas meal. I know the store won't be too busy at the crack of dawn and then I have the rest of the day to clean and/or craft.

This afternoon I looked for a challenge and came across one at My Favorite Things that I thought would be interesting. It is to use a Blueprints with stars. I happen to have a few, so I decided to give it a try.

I used Blueprints 11 and 15 for the stitched rectangle, plain rectangle, wavy pennant, and some of the stars. I used the new stitched star die for the biggest ones. 

I cut the MFT Merry Christmas die in white cardstock with my Cuttlebug. 

I used a few pop dots on the backside of the star to add dimension. A small pearl was placed in the center of the star and then vertically in the upper corners.

Other Materials:

gold card stock

polka dot vellum

Hubby is at a basketball game, so I have time to go look for another challenge! Have a great night.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

It's Your Wedding Day at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for ALL the kind words in regards to the camera. I was thinking about asking for a new one for my birthday or Christmas, but I am going to wait and see what happens. Especially after going to the dentist this morning and unexpectedly being told I need a crown (that is better than a root canal). Good thing we have dental insurance, which will cover some of it (of course, that cuts into my crafty spending ~ bummer).

 The new challenge at Die Cuttin' Diva starts today.

This Week's Challenge...

~ Wedding or Anniversary ~

Here is my Design Team project...

This is the photo I was trying to get a better picture of because I wanted to show the bright white and vellum with the silver. Just try to use your imagination!  I cut the My Favorite Things Blueprints 20 and the Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frame with my Cuttlebug.

The "Amanda" bride is by Rubbernecker Stamps, It was one I picked up at the Scrapbook Expo (it is on sale for 50% 0ff if you are interested). I also thought you might be able to add just a splash of pink or red watercolor to the bouquet, but I decided to save that for next time.

I found the congratulations stamp in my stash...it is an oldie by Inkadinkadoo. I really like the font. A couple pearls were added in each corner.

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

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

No Prob-Llama, That It's Your Birthday!

Happy Friday and Good Day to All!

Today is my day to post at Eyelet Outlet and Brads, so I have some more cute brads to share that became available during the Spring Release.

Here is my Design Team project...

I chose this MFT frame (Blueprints 27), so I could showcase these llama brads in each window.

  I added a piece of bling strip around each square. It is easy to cut to the length that you need.

I cut the balloon on my Cameo and added a piece of black craft thread for the string.

I used the following products from Eyelet Outlet and Brads shop.

llama brads

brown jewel strips

Eyelet Outlet and Brads has a wide variety of products available!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

These Turtles are a Little Slow

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by. Today I am posting for the regularly scheduled Carri of DoubleClick at Eyelet Outlet and Brads since she covered me while I was redoing my craft room. THANKS Carri for being an awesome teammate! 

Here is my Design Team project...


The turtles fit perfectly within these stitched squares (which is part of  the MFT Blueprint 20).

The sentiment is computer generated and I added a green button with a Chocolate Truffle Trendy Twine bow.

I don't know who I will give this to, but I know I am always (well, maybe just often) late so it will come in handy. Being late comes natural...I was born ten days late! Story of my life!

I used the following products from Eyelet Outlet and Brads shop...
Turtle Brads

Eyelet Outlet and Brads has such a wide variety of products you need to check them out!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Have a Hoppy Day at Paper Play Sketches

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by.  Today I am sharing the new challenge at Paper Play Sketches. Great way to combine a few challenges since you can choose any colors, theme, sentiment, etc.

This Week's Challenge...

Here is my Design Team project...

My pile of scraps is getting out of control again, so I combined a few colors and patterns that mixed well with this bunny.

The Kawaii bunny is by SVG Cutting Files and I cut it on my Cameo. The stamped sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Easter Treats 2 set.

Other Challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

PDE Linky Party ~ Cards Only

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Super Scraps Saturday

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Show It Off Saturday

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

Heat Embossed Snowflakes

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Carson's Creations! 

We went to Disney ~ Magic Kingdom this morning since our annual passes expire in a couple weeks. The park opened at 8am and we were able to get on the majority of the rides before lunch. I thought it was going to be super busy, but with the Disney app and three Fast Passes we enjoyed ourselves. That was until the ride home...the traffic on the turnpike was incredibly slow. It took us almost an extra hour to get home. During the long ride home, I was thinking about making a black and white heat embossed card. I knew I wanted red, and the blue came later.

Here are the results...

I used My Favorite Things Blueprint #20 for the scalloped edge and stitched black mat.

The Merry Christmas was cut with a MFT die.

The Martha Stewart snowflakes were heat embossed with White Zing embossing powder. I added either white or blue pearls to the center of each snowflake.

  

Inside both cards is a stamped MFT sentiment ~ Trim the Tree stamp set was used.

Challenges:

Challenge Up Your Life ~ Snowflakes

My Sheri Crafts ~ Winter

Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Any Holiday

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Winter Wonderland

One more day before heading back to school. I keep thinking about what I need to do to be prepared for students. Lots to do still, but tomorrow is another day!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Happy Birthday, Carri

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations and thanks for stopping by!  It's Wednesday, which means it's time for the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge.

This Week's Challenge...

Birthday

Here is my Design Team project...

This challenge is for Carri (my bestie, crafty friend!) since yesterday was her special day! Hope you had a fabulous day! I used MFT Blueprint 15 for the layout and Miss Kate Cuttables Valentine cupcake.

The stamped sentiment is by Cardz TV ~ Make a Wish set.

I used pink skittles...one of my favorite colors. What is your favorite color? Carri has made so many different colors you might have more than one!

Other Challenges:

Cardz TV ~ Birthday 

Now, I hope you will  join us this week for the "Birthday" challenge at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to wish Carri a "Happy Birthday" and join the challenge this week!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

By My Side...Happy Valentine's Day!

 Happy Saturday!

Thanks for stopping by at Carson's Creations. Hope you are enjoying the start to your weekend, especially if you have a long one like me. So glad to have an extra day off...never have enough time to do everything, so an extra day is good!

I surely enjoy working with the Tim Holtz distress inks (this one is barn door) and I am always impressed with clean and simple cards, so I thought I would try combining the two. What do you think? Does this classify as CAS?

I used My Favorite Things Blueprint 20  for the scalloped mat and stitched rectangle. The dual heart is from my Silhouette library. The stamped sentiment is from a retired set by Whimsical Designs ~ With Love.

Enjoy your day! Hubby and I are going to run errands...might stop to look at some jewelry for Valentines. Hope you have a special day with your loved one!

Be sure to come back tomorrow! The winner from the Cupid Strikes Again Blog Hop will be announced. Will it be you?!?!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

This is Huge! Miss Kate Cuttables Daily Post

Hello Everyone!

Today is my day to post at Miss Kate Cuttables. Before I share my daily post, I want to remind you there is a free file that you can download every day. YES! Every day a new and different one. Be sure to get yours today! 

Today's Freebie...Click Here

Here is my Design Team project...

An adorable elephant that has lots of love! I created the background with Tim Holtz distress inks...chipped sapphire. Then I used a MFT stamp (distressed patterns) to add the splattered dots in mustard seed.

I used Miss Kate Cuttables elephant with heart. 

This stamp is from an old set by My Pink Stamper, but it was perfect for this elephant.

Yellow skittles by Carri at DoubleClick.

Inside sentiment is by Jaded Blossom ~ Valentine Treats stamp set. 

Hope you are almost ready for Valentine's Day! Miss Kate Cuttables has lots of files to choose from if you need to make more projects to show your love!

Stay Creative,