SNR magazine feature & FREE school printables!

Happy Wednesday!


Totally excited about this...I'm the Scrapbook News and Review magazine Featured Artist!

I feel honored to be included with such a talented group of crafters!!  Thank you SNR!!  And now I know why I've never sent in any of my creations for publication...I was seriously stressed out trying to think of a project worthy of the magazine!  Seriously!!!


Here's some of my featured article....

When thinking of a project to share, my thoughts went to the upcoming school year.  Teachers are such an important part of our children's lives and I know many of us try to help them in whatever way we can in providing an excellent educational experience for our children.  Therefore, I decided to create a card set for a teacher in my clean and simple style.

This set consists of four cards in a simple card-wrap holder tied with twine, using cardstock, design paper, die-cuts and stamps. 

I specifically created this set for a teacher to have thank you cards available to send out when needed. However, you can easily see the versatility of this set by simply changing the stamped sentiment.

The children can even help in the mass production process, depending on their age!  These are standard size card bases in Kraft cardstock with one layer of solid cardstock and one of designer paper.  The die-cut can be whatever shape is appropriate to your theme.  Apples and teachers seem to go together!  

The wrap is just that, cardstock wrapped around the set of cards. From a 12x12 inch piece of cardstock, cut a stripe 5.75 inches wide. Score at 4.50, 4.75, 9.50 & 9.75 inches.  You can add a decorative edge on your flap if you like.  I've added a button to the twine for interest; it isn’t attached to the card-wrap.  

Stamps: SU! stamps

sentiment - Verve stamps

Paper: SU! kraft cs, BasicGrey dp

Ink: Memento black, SU! Classic pads

Other: button, twine,

piercing tool for faux stitching,

Cricut (Plantin Schoolbook-apple)

And that's it!  Hope you like it!!!

Are you creating back to school projects too?   I would enjoy seeing them, be sure to share them @ my linky party, Inspire Me Fridays!


And to keep the school spirit going, here are some fun FREE PRINTABLES to check out!

  Rebecca @ simple as that, shares this fun Back 2 School photo checklist!   FREE Download HERE!

Melissa @ Sweet Coconut Lime created this one using the School Days kit by Zoe Pearn!  FREE download HERE!

Or how about these fun Lunch Box love notes from Darling Doodles?!!  FREE download HERE!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today & sharing my happy news!
Blessings


I shared today's creation with -


**Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes
Die Cuttin' Divas - For A Special Teacher
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations -Back To School
Paper Take Weekly - Dies To Die For 
Use It Tuesdays - Back To School...hoarded BasicGrey Oliver dp!
Crazy Challenge -Back to School
Creative Stamp Friends -School
Make it Monday -Anything Goes
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
Stamps R Us -Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Back to School
Designed 2 Delight -Anything Goes
Fairy Tale - back to school
Stamp Something - thank you
Do You Stack Up? -  Thank You
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes 
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Back to school
Your Next Stamp Challenge - fruit
and the parties!






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