Dot & Whimsy

 Need a last minute teacher or co-worker gift? Or just something to have on hand for those unexpected Christmastime visitors? These adorable emery board sleeves are a breeze to create and everyone loves receiving them!

To begin I started with various double-sided patterned paper strips that measured 1.25" X 12".  Before scoring, think about how the print will be facing when the bottom flap is turned up.  Next I scored each of the short sides approximately 1/8" from the edge.  Depending on the width of your emery board, you may need to may adjustments; I always create a template first before cutting "good" paper LOL!

Next I turned the paper and scored at 7 3/8" and 7.5" and then folded along all of the score lines.  The shortest end will be the part that flips up to make the front cover.

Once the bottom flap was folded up, I used it as a guide to trim away the excess side pieces for the back (see above).  Finally, all of the sides were assembled as you would create a box...this is where 1/8" tape comes in handy!

I wanted something cute to deliver my gifts in, so I whipped up this quick little clear bag using a dollar store envelope file that I cut in half.  I machine-stitched around the perimeter, crafted a quick tag and then attached a couple of paper handles with brads!  Now I'm ready to HO HO HO :)

For my project I've used the "Shades of Color" Collection from Jillibean

and several adhesive products from SAB3L to create these

fun and functional "Covered Note Gift-ables"

These are perfect little gifts to have on hand for teachers, co-workers,

college students...just about anyone who takes a note will love these!

Check-out all of the deets on the blog of how I put these cuties together:

https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/2018/10/17/notepad-gift-ables-jillibean-soup/

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XOXOX

What's poppin' Monday crafty friends!?!

Today I'm going to show y'all another easy 'n quick 

idea for party favors, class treats, teacher gifts, etc.

I mean, who doesn't L-O-V-E popcorn :)

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. 

 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!

www.doodlebugblog.com

We still have two weeks left until that first bell rings and welcomes

in the new school year, but I know a lot of kids have started back to class all ready...so long Summer!

For all of you who love to give a little teacher's gift at the beginning of the school year,

 be sure to check out Doodlebug Designs' blog this week for some A+ ideas :)

I found this very inexpensive chalkboard/white board easel at Hobby Lobby...just add a 

dry erase marker and you have a complete gift!

  I created my own 3-D clipboard by cutting-out and then layering different pieces from the

 "Take Note" Ditto Dots Double-Sided Cardstock. 

  Wanting to expand the look of the Doodle-Pop pencil, I cut it in half and then adhered just under

 the apple motif.  A double row of Doodle-Twine gives a nice finishing touch around the edge of the easel. 

Supply List: Take Note Collection; For Teacher Doodle-Pops; Swimming Pool Doodle Twine; 

Bright Asst Sugar Coated Brads; May Arts- Chevron Wired & Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon

Again...easy, inexpensive, fun to make and surely fun to receive!

See more ideas on the blog www.doodlebugblog.com