Showing posts with label Back to School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Back to School. Show all posts

Back to School Treat Bags

Whether you're a teacher, student or parent, I have a sweet welcome-back-to-school treat using just a few basic supplies from Doodlebug Design!

For this project, any type of premade sack, bag or box can be used.  I've chosen a 2.5" die and cardstock to create this cute mini shopping style bag.  SVG files are also a good place to hunt for cute bags!

After cutting the bags and assembling, I moved to stamping and coloring the images
with alcohol markers.These type of projects are perfect for mixing up your collection of Doodlebug stamps and dies!



The stamped images were embellished with sprinkles and twine.


Inside of the little shopping bags I added clear bags of candy.  What better way to tie off the clear bags than with a twist of washi tape!  To create the "washi twist ties" I used a thin gauge wire (I actually pulled a strand from a piece of wire-edged ribbon) , placed it in the center of the washi tape and then wrapped around.  I also trimmed the washi twist tie to about an 1/4" width.  



Again, have fun mixing and matching papers from different collections, as well as stamps to create unique little gifts!  

Shellye


Doodlebug Design Products:
4008: bumblebee sprinkles 
5834: tiny hearts shape sprinkles 
6032: out of this world shape sprinkles 
6072: so much pun 6x6 paper pad 
3586: primary textured cardstock asst 12x12
3207: doodle twine - blue jean 
6327: you're sweet doodle stamps
6339: far out doodle stamps
6333: flower girl doodle stamps 
6328: you're sweet doodle cuts 
6334: flower girl doodle cuts 
6340: far out doodle cuts
3650: ladybug swiss dot washi tape
3652: bumblebee swiss dot washi tape


Saturday, August 31, 2019 August 31, 2019
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Back-to-School Bookmarks

Hello, Tuesday-crafters!
Back-to-school will be here soon enough so I thought I'd 
whip up some cute laminated bookmarks to share at school :)

I've used one of my very favorite collections from Echo Park Paper, "Teacher's Pet" 


I cut the "Bookmarks" paper into strips following the individual designs.  
I used stickers from the collection to add a little extra decoration before I applied the laminate.

Next, I placed two of the 2" wide strips into the Creative Station Lite and ran them through:


After the laminate was applied to all of the bookmarks, I trimmed them out leaving a 
1/8" border of laminate around the edges.
I also added some eyelets and ribbon to the top of each.

Now I have a set of 12 sturdy, colorful bookmarks that can be placed in the school library...
the kids will love them! Stop by the Xyron Facebook Page to see more ideas this
 week using the fabulous Double-Sided Laminate!
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 July 12, 2016
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Back-to-School Welcome!

We're kicking off the back-to-school year today at the
ECHO PARK PAPER BLOG
with a quilted door hanging welcome sign!

It makes a great back-to-school gift for your favorite teacher and the kids can help too.

 Start with the 6X6 Paper Pad from the “Teacher’s Pet” Collection.  
Choose as many patterns as you’d like (I chose six).  
Cut the papers into 3x3 squares.

 Next, arrange the squares in an alternating design pattern.  Begin attaching
 to a piece of 12X12 cardstock until it has been completely covered in squares.
  Using a zig-zag stitch, machine stitch between the squares to give it a quilted look.

 Use various Designer Dies from the collection and stickers to create unique
 embellishments for the front of the quilt.  The 6X6 Paper Pad is perfect for die-cutting
 those smaller pieces…saves those 12X12 papers for larger projects!

 For the pair of scissors, two pieces were die-cut from the same paper and 
then layered together with foam adhesive for a fun 3-D look.


If you’d like a sturdier hanger, add a piece of chipboard to the back.  
Next, punch two holes at the top and string a piece of ribbon through for the hanger. 
Now it’s ready to great those back-to-school kiddos!
Products:
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 September 01, 2015
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Have a Smooth Year!

It's back-to-school time and that means it's time to make some fun teacher gifts...
we're taking this one-step further than the standard apple :) 
This idea was inspired by a previous project created by Ro Philippsen:



I'm covering a standard 10 oz. bottle of lotion, but you can adapt the tag to the
 size that will fit your bottle. 
  1. For the base piece, cut your paper to 3.75"W X 5.75"H. 
  2. Corner round the two bottom edges.
  3. Cut the inner mat paper (shown as yellow) to 2.75"W X 4.75"H.
  4. Corner round the two bottom edges; center and adhere to base paper.
  5. Place the paper onto a score board.  From the top of your paper: score at 1/2"" and 1.75" marks. 
  6. Place a 1.5" circle die (or paper punch) approximately 1/4" from the top center of the paper and cut. 
  7. Fold paper along the score lines and you now have your bottle tag!
 I free-handed an apple motif onto the red dot Kraft In Color paper,
 but you may certainly use a template or digital cutting file.  My apple
  measures approximately 2.5"W X 2.75"H.  I sanded around the edge of the
 apple and added enamel dots for dimension.  The stem is actually a portion 
 of a tree sticker found in the Happy Harvest Collection!  
The leaves were trimmed from a Doodle Pop sticker.

Doodlebug Design has all sorts of tag stickers to choose from if you'd like
 to add that to your apple's front.  The Teensy Type alphabet stickers are a 
great size for adding a sentiment to smaller projects like this!

The opening slides right over the bottle top and hangs nicely. 
 I added a couple of small, low dimension glue dots to the back flap
 of the tag to secure it in place.

Keep this idea in mind for your upcoming Christmas gifts too!   
Visit the Doodlebug Design Blog for more fun and colorful back-to-school projects!
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 August 20, 2014
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Happy to BEE in your class

I have a sweet back-to-school project up today at
CHICKANIDDY CRAFTS

I've used a recycled plastic jar, some dies/punches and
the Twirly Girl Collection from Chickaniddy!

 
Come on by the blog today and see more!
 
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 August 19, 2014
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Back 2 School Pocket Holder

We're sharing all sorts of back to school ideas this week at 
BELLA BLVD

I've done a similar treat/pencil holder in the past, but
this time around I've dressed up the fronts with an apple 
that I transformed from one of Bella Blvd's Crochet Hearts!

 These pocket holders only require a 1/3 of a piece of 12X12 paper and
 some high tack adhesive. Cut paper to 4" X 12".

 Place the paper horizontally on score board and score at 4" mark
 (this 4" flap is the front of the pocket). Turn paper lengthwise and place on trimmer. 
You will make the next two cuts at the back panel of the pocket (8" in length). 
Cut both sides 1/4" from the edge and just down to the 4" score mark. 
(see above)

 Place the paper back onto the score board lengthwise and score the pocket portion 
1/4" from each side. Fold along the score lines, add a high tack adhesive
 to the back of the folds and attach to the back panel to create the pocket. 
You can adjust the measurements to make any size pocket that you need!

 To make the apple from a Crochet Heart:
Thread needle with matching colored thread.
Starting at the bottom, center of the heart, stitch a straight stitch up
to the top of the heart; reverse and repeat.  

After you have stitched through the heart a couple of times, pull the tension
of the thread so that it creates a pucker at the bottom of the heart.  
Knot off the thread and cut.

The papers, stickers and die-cuts from the new Tiny Tots Collection 
can be adapted into the perfect embellishments for these back-to-school pockets!

Supplies:
Tiny Tots: Alphabet Soup, Paper Pieces, Trinkets, Treasures & Text; 
Christmas Cheer: Treasures & Text; Hello Autumn: Treasures & Text; 
Crochet Hearts: McIntosh; Button Market: Orange Stars

Visit www.bellablvd.typepad.com to see more!
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 August 13, 2014
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Hey, Smarty Pants

A happy Wednesday, friends!
I have a couple of things on hand today that I made to share at
SIMPLE STORIES
While perusing the 'decorate-your-locker' aisle with my daughter,
 she stated how much she wanted a couple of magnetic organizers to hang up...
my thought immediately went to Smarty Pants and how I could adapt
 her ideas into things I could make at home!  

First up is a very simple steno-styled notebook.
  I made this using a sheet of medium weight chipboard that I cut into two 4" X 6" strips.

Next, I cut four pieces of patterned paper to the same size as the chipboard and attached 
to each side with a strong adhesive (I love Sookwang double-sided adhesive).

For the front cover you can choose from a variety of designs and sizes of journal cards.
 Layer on stickers and add a few brads or other decorative pieces to make your notebook one-of-a-kind. 

The inner pages can be made up of notebook, graph or copy paper...just cut the pages down
 so that they measure approximately 1/4" smaller than the actual album. 
 Reserve the left-over cuts of paper for the project below. Use a binding system or rings 
to complete the notebook. You can also add a small magnet to the back cover
 so that it can be hung inside of a locker. 

Slip those extra cuts of paper from the notebook project into one of the SN@P Pockets! 
 Decorate the front and add a magnet to the back.
I took a wide 1" ribbon and applied it to the back of the SN@P Cuts opening with fabric glue.
 This would make a sweet teacher gift that could hang on the side of a filing cabinet. 

 Lastly I have a card that I made for the booth at the CHA-Summer Show!
I fell in love with the cute bus motif! What a great card for those bus drivers who safely 
transport our kids to and from school :) 

Products Used:
  NOTEBOOK- Smarty Pants: Blue Composition/Ledger Paper; Bingo Cards/Stars Paper; 
3X4 Journaling Card Elements; Brads; Expression Cardstock Stickers
 POCKET- I Heart Summer: Chipboard Stickers; SN@P Pockets; SN@P Cuts; Layered Stickers 
 CARD- Smarty Pants: Fundamental Cardstock Stickers; Red Composition/Notebook Paper;
 Blue Composition/Ledger Paper; 4X6 Vertical Journaling Card Elements; Designer Brads;
 Expression Cardstock Stickers 

Smarty Pants, along with Say Cheese and December Documented will begin arriving
in your local stores and online within the next week or two!  
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 August 14, 2013
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One + Two= Three

Time for a little 
BACK TO SCHOOL FUN
As you can see by the title of my post, I 
easily passed the first grade by accomplishing that one LOL
They do so much more these days...now kids are learning 
things we did in the 4th grade in the 1st grade!
 It's astounding.

First up, is a treat pocket tutorial that I created for 
IMAGINISCE BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK
This is very similar to the one that I created for Authentique just 
a few days ago, but this one is smaller and of course shows a 
different way to go about decorating.  The same design 
principal still applies though :)

For SIX Pockets: You will need a 12x12 sheet of paper; cut paper into 2x12" strips. 
Next, cut 1.75" x 11.75" strips from a patterned paper (I used Chit Chat); center and attach
to the 2x12 strips of paper.  Score the 12" strip at 4.5"; fold in half.  Machine stitch 
(or glue) the folded area to create a pocket.  
Corner round the top edges if desired.

For the apple:  punch a 1" circle from red dot paper.  Cut a small stem
from any brown paper and attach to the center of the apple.  I freehand-cut
the leaf, but a punch or all-ready-made leaf could be used.  Tie a little ribbon to 
the top and your done!
Supply List:
Sole Sisters Chit Chat 12x12 Paper and Scallop Frame Snag 'em Stamp; 
Hello Cupcake Wish Big 12x12 Paper and Celebrate You 12x2 Paper.
Tools: CutBright LED Rotary Cutter, CutRight Acrylic Ruler and i-mat 14x14
Misc: Core'dinations Double-Sided Cardstock, Ribbon, computer generated
journal strips, 1" circle punch and corner rounder punch.

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 Next up, I have a couple of layouts.  One that I created for
PRO 31 DESIGNS
and another that my daughter, Sydnee made!
I promised her that I would share it with you all.  
For 10 years old, she does a pretty good job at scrapbooking :)


As you can see, I used rows of beautiful trims, all from PRO 31 Designs!
The little turquoise flowers are also from their online shop :)
I took three die-cut mats from K&CO and layered them together
to form a nice background for my photo and embellishments. 

And here it is...Miss Syd's Layout
She's heard me talk about having 'vertical and horizontal' elements
and she pointed out to me that her page included both LOL

That's all I have to share today!
We're having our first football scrimmage tomorrow.  
I honestly can't believe that it's all ready that time of year...but I'm happy :)
See y'all soon!

Friday, August 17, 2012 August 17, 2012
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