Jr. Legal Notebooks

Although I didn't post pictures until now, I made these before the school year to give to my team and some of my other teacher friends at school. 

 

Notebook Details: (All supplies PTI unless otherwise noted.)
Stamps: Take Note
Ink: Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, Chocolate Chip (SU), Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Paper: Kraft, Smokey Shadow, Aqua Mist, Library Ledger, Beautiful Blooms
Other: misc. ribbon, packing tags
Size: jr. legal (5X7)

More Simple Ones

Here's another card I made on Sunday. I played with Polka Dot Parade. CAS cards...pretty much the only kind I make. Lol. I made two more with different sentiments but otherwise the same. I like Ripe Avocado with Aqua Mist. Fun!

 

Card Details: (All supplies PTI unless otherwise noted.)
Stamps: Tea for Two, Enjoy the Ride
Ink: Versa
Paper: Ripe Avocado, Aqua Mist, SS White, Polka Dot Parade
Other: Rhinestones (Kaisercraft), Nesties Labels 1
Size: 4.25" x 5"

Finally Having Fun Again...

 I spend a big part of the day after soccer yesterday creating. Mish's post on having a date with one's stamps really inspired me. 


Here's what I created. I kept it simple and used only a few colors and doo dads. What fun!

Card Details: (All supplies PTI unless otherwise noted.)
Card #1

Stamps:YOF: Daffs,  
Ink: Onyx (Versacolor) 
Paper: HS, PP, SS White, Beautiful Blooms 
Other: HS felt, PP Vintage Buttons 
Size: 4.25" x 5"
   

Card #2

Stamps: Up, Up, and Away Sentiments 
Ink: Onyx (Versacolor) 
Paper: PP, SS White, Simply Chartreuse, Beautiful Blooms 
Other: HS felt, PP Vintage Buttons, Small Scallop Die 
Size: 4.25" x 5"

Card #3 
Stamps:YOF: Daffs, 
Ink: Onyx (Versacolor) 
Paper: HS, SS White, Beautiful Blooms 
Other: HS felt, PP Vintage Buttons 
Size: 4.25" x 5"

Finally Feeling it Again...

I am finally feeling creative again. After seeing Mish's post, I felt inspired to create doo dads and work on some cards. I borrowed BBII dies from Leish, and I was off...or so I thought. I only had a few scraps of HS felt, so I couldn't do anywhere near as many as I would have liked. I did make as many as I could with what I had. 

It's evening here, so I can't take pictures until tomorrow, but I will definitely post some pics then. I really had a blast creating today. It's been too long. And now, to clean up...

Swaps...

We (Leish and I) started a swap at our school last school year. We just finished the fourth swap. The theme this month was Fall/Halloween. Participants could include a card or treat holder. Wow, was I amazed with what everyone made. Here is my project. I used the stamp box to make my purse. A mini popcorn fits perfectly inside the box. It's the thinner one.

 

This is a picture of all the booty I got in the swap.

Card Details: (All supplies PTI unless otherwise noted.)
Stamps: Tiny Treats: Halloween,
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Fresh Snow
Paper:True Black, Kraft, Orange Zest, Plum Pudding, Black and White Basics
Other: Small Scallop Die, Mat Stack 4 Die, EK 1.75" circle punch, EK 2" scallop punch, MM silver glitter, Copic Markers
Size: Other

MIA for a Good Reason

We took the family to Orlando to see...The Wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Being an English teacher and a huge HP nerd, this was an amazing experience. I have some pictures of craft stuff to post, for today, here are some Orlando pics.

In front of the Hogwarts Express with the conductor...

Hogwarts castle in the background...

With my pumpkin juice...

After riding Flight of the Hippogriff... I have a dorky smile because I'm so darned excited...

The little princess at Honeyduke's...

Inside Ollivander's, after waiting 2 hours to get in...

With our new wands...

PTI Swap

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I made this card for the most recent Splitcoast PTI Swap. It took quite a while, and I was inspired by a card by Heather Nichols. I didn't distress it like hers, because I'm STILL afraid of distressing stuff. I know. I know. I need to get over it. 

It was Leish's idea to put the daffs in the jar. It wasn't a completely easy feat. I used the stemless flower and drew my own stems. I had to mask one flower and use the handy, dandy Fiskars fingertip knife to cut between the stems. (Did I mention how much I hate using an exacto? But there's something special about that fingertip knife. It's easy to control.) I used Copics to color the daffs and fussy cut everything, since I couldn't figure out how to use the jar and lid die to make my life easier. 

All in all, I know this card is a little simple, but I did spend a ton of time coloring and cutting. I hope the swappers aren't disappointed. 

Card Details: (All supplies PTI unless otherwise noted.)
Stamps: YOF: Daffodils, Friendship Jar
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper: SS White, Kraft, Pretty Pastels
Other: New Leaf buttons, Button Twine, Copic Markers, Label Die, Small Scallops Die
Size: 4.25" x 5"