Customized Signs with the Lucky 8 punches.

Happy Tuesday!  Today I wanted to post several door signs I've made over the last few months.  I've made these for Teacher gifts, friends and family.  I absolutely love making them.  They are so easy, fun and make people smile.

The first sign I made was for my son's 5th grade teacher last year.  

• I used Lacy Labels for this sign cut red paper at 11.90"
• The plaid paper is from the DCWV school  paper pack cut at 11.13"
• The 5th grade was cut at 5.39" using Locker Talk
• The apple is also cut from Locker cut at 3.85"
• Then I stamped on the face from Peechy Keen Simple Sallies stamps
• The pencil was precut from Doodle Charm I believe
• Then I believe the letters were cut from Cricut Alphabet at 1.35"

The next  sign I made for my niece.  They both love Hello Kitty.

• The measurements on the paper background is the same as the above.
• The Hello Kitty was cut at 4.29"
• The Letters were also cut using Cricut Alphabet.

This next sign I made for my Nail lady.  She just moved into her own room in the salon and as I was sitting there one day I noticed nothing on the door but a nail.  So I asked her what she wanted and she went with skulls.  I was glad I had asked because I would've done something nail related.  But this turned out totally her.

• The background paper measurements are again the same as above.
• The Skull is cut from Indie Art and is cut at 4.76" you can't tell but I inked around it with black ink.
• The studds on skull are from imaginisce.
• The letters are cut from Sans Serif at 1.82"

This last sign was made using the Lucky 8 Punch.  Have you seen these things? They really are cool.  Very big, but cool.  

• I used a red sheet of 12 x 12" paper and punched it with the Lucky 8 Punch
• For the second layer of paper I used an 11 x 11" paper printed from the Imagine using the Imagine More Cartridge and then punched with the Lucky 8 Punch
• The Piano was cut from Quarter Note Cartridge along with the music notes.
• The Name was cut from Cricut Alphabet.

 

After posting several of these little signs I realized I have several more that I haven't even taken pictures of.  I made a quick video showing you how the Lucky 8 punch works so if you were curious here it is.

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a great day and come back again soon!

Teacher Autograph Book

Hello and happy Friday!  Today I wanted to share with you the Gift I made for my Son's 5th Grade Teacher this year.  Every year that my kiddo's were in Elementary I school I would go into the class at some time during the year and take pictures of each of the students.  Then I would do something for the teacher with each students picture in it.  This year is the last year I will be doing this as I don't have any more elementary school aged kids...(boo hoo) So I made an Autograph book for her to have each student sign.

I used the books that came in the mini YourStory.  I gave each student there own blank page in the book then added a small piece of  printed school themed paper to give it some personality.  There was plenty of room for them to sign a personalized message to there teacher.

I used the Locker Talk Cartridge for the big 5th Grade in the middle and for the Apple.  The Pencil was cut using Doodle Charm and 2012 I believe was cut using Cricut Alphabet.

The back I used the same printed paper as the front and added my signature name/bar-code.  She really seemed to love it.  We will miss Palmcroft Elementary School.   

Thank you for taking a look.  I would love to hear what you do to show your favorite teacher you appreciate them. Come visit me again soon!

Scrapoholic Sketchy Saturday Challenge

Happy Saturday and Holly smokes, Where did the last 2 weeks go?  I cannot believe how fast time is going.  I've been crafting, but apparently not blogging. Besides my new blog look, I will show you what I've been up too in the next couple of days.  But for today it's Sketchy Saturday!  If your not familiar with sketchy Saturday,  Jill over at the Scrapoholic post a Sketch, one of a card and one of a Scrapbook Layout. Then you take the sketch and  create a card or Layout.  That easy!  Then you link it to Jill's blog, The Scrapoholic for a chance to win prizes and so that everyone can see your take on the Sketch.

This weeks Layout Sketch.....

My interpretation of the Sketch with a Back to School Theme.....

The background paper is from the DCWV Grade School Glitter pack.

The different school themed paper were out of my scrap box.

The "First day of school" is from Locker Talk cut at 4"

I used my sewing machine for all the stitching.

I added a couple random tags/ribbon.

Well I hope you liked and I hope that you play along.  So head over to Jill's page and see what you can come up with.

Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to say hi.

                                                             

The Scrapoholic Sketchy Saturday Challenge!

Happy Saturday everyone. It's another Sketchy Saturday Challenge hosted by Jill over at  The Scrapoholic .  So head on over and see what the design team has created then grab the sketch and play along.

Here is the sketch...

Now I totally changed this sketch up.  I looked at it before I left for a crop.  Then did the layout at a crop.  So I did it completely by memory.  Which apparently isn't too good.  I knew I was going to do School Days instead of the Summer days.  It has some familiarities.

The argyle paper is from the DCWV School Glitter pack

I cut the tags from TBB&M

The Lettering is from Base Camp.

The Pencil is from Simply Charmed

The Apple is from Locker Talk stamped with Peachy Keen (Simple Sallies 1 1/8)

The strips on bottom are Martha Stewart paper borders.

It really is amazing to me to see how different a Layout can turn out by looking at a sketch. I love to look at other people's interpretations of sketches so please play along.  There is a Card Sketch and a Layout Sketch so if you don't do Layouts give a card a try. Once complete link it on Jill's blog so we can all see.

Thanks for stopping by, hope to see you back again soon!

School's Out For Summer Blog Hop Day 3

Welcome back to Day 3 of this Fun (wouldn't you say) hop.  If you've just arrived from Jenny's Blog then you are in the right place. If you just started the hop and would like to start from the beginning head on over to Jessica's blog The Creative Stamper.

Today I kinda continued with the end of the school year theme. It is School and it's now out for summer so fitting, I do believe.

Yesterday's post was for the teacher.  Well today's posting is for my son himself.  I made him a little autograph book he could get signed by all his friends.  Some of which he will see during summer, some he will see next school year and some will move away and he won't see again.

I used the YourStory Photo again. This time with the smaller size book in a light green.  I used the Locker Talk Cartridge and used rub ons for the 2010-2011.

The inside began with a photo of him and his teacher.  Then each following page has a photo of a student in his class with space for writing.

Thanks so much for all the kind comments through out this Hop I truly do appreciate everyone of you.  I hope that you found enjoyment and inspiration.

Your next stop is to DoBea and if you get lost along the way here is a list of all the stops.

 Jessica- http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/

Nancy-http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/

Wendy- http://wleitel.blogspot.com/

Anita-http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

...Nadia http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com/
Sarah http://www.simplyshaddock.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE!!
DoBea http://www.dobeaalberts.blogspot.com/
Kristin http://scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com/
Jen R http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/
Julie Ranae http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/
Brynn- http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
Jess- http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/
Linn - http://linnsscrapshack.blogspot.com/