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August Tour de Freaks – Back to School

August 19, 2012 By Connie | 8 Comments

 

It's time!  It's the August Tour de Freaks, brought to you by the Control Freak Swappers!  Our theme this month is Back to School  Hard to believe it is that time again!  You've probably just come from Yvette's blog...aren't her projects cute? 

 

I wanted to design an easy, back to school thank you for teachers.  Something they could use, but wasn't too hard to pull together!  So, here is a little something for their desk!

 

 

Starting with the Apple Tree card.

 

 

The base of the card is Real Red.  I layered on Whisper White.  At the bottom, I cut the ground in a curve with Old Olive cardstock.  I ran it thru the Big Shot with the Woodgrain Impressions Folder, then highlighted the raised areas with Old Olive Ink.  I like how that turned out!  Then I cut a small thin strip of the Early Espresso Coredinations Paper, used the Woodgrain folder again on it, and sanded off the raised areas.  I made sure I got that fun "knot" of wood.  The tree topper is the scallop circle from the Perfect Pennants Die, and a 2" Circle Polka Dot Parade DSP inside.  I stamped the apple from Perfectly Preserved stamp set and cut them out with the Cannery Framelits Set.  I added a Rhinestone jewel to the front of each apple.  Finally, I stamped Thank You in Real Red from Wacky Wishes hostess stamp set!

 

Next is a little photo or note holder made from a large binder clip!  I covered the base with the Storytime DSP rulers, layered on Real Red or So Saffron cardstock…so fun!  I added large scallop circles (Real Red on one side and So Saffron on the other), then 1 3/4" punched circles inside.  I used the Fancy Fan to emboss the center area.  Then used Perfectly Preserved and Cannery Framelits again for the apples on each side.  I tied a 1/4 Real Red Stitched Ribbon around the base, too.

 

 

My last project is a teeny tiny paint can.  I think it is the 2 oz size.  On top is a So Saffron Circle and I used the Apple again for on top.  I tied the little opener ring onto the handle with the 1/4 Real Red Stitched Ribbon, then I adhered the bottom to another Scallop Circle from the Perfect Pennants Die.  Inside are colorful plastic paper fasteners.  I love the colorful office supplies and thought they would be useful for a teacher's papers!

 

So, hope you like my quick and easy back to school teacher gifts!  Make sure to continue around on the tour…it's a short one this month!  Next stop is Gretchen Barron…enjoy her fun projects, too!

 

Filed Under: 3D Projects, Cards, Tour de Freaks Tagged With: Cannery Framelits, Perfectly Preserved, Tour de Freaks

I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 20 years and will have my 19th year Stampin' Up! anniversary in early May. I love being part of something that sparks my creativity and hear people comment, "you MADE this?" I also enjoy sharing that passion with others in my classes! If you live anywhere in the Delaware, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Hilliard or surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas, join us! I love to meet new stamping friends. Email me for a current class schedule... I'm adding new classes all the time!

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  1. Sherylee says

    August 20, 2012 at 6:09 am

    Gorgeous projects!  I love that apple tree card!!

  2. Diana Laabs says

    August 20, 2012 at 7:54 am

    I love the Apple tree card it is so cute.  
    Diana from WI

  3. Jill says

    August 20, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Absolutely adorable, thanks for the inspiration!

  4. Estelle says

    August 20, 2012 at 10:16 am

     
    thanks for the tour…. I have gotten a few ideas for uing the products that everyone used.  I always enjoy the Tour de Freaks.  
    Estelle
    aka mamahowe

  5. Christyne says

    August 20, 2012 at 11:22 am

    These are just too cute! If I was a teacher I would LOVE to get these sweet treats on the first day.

  6. Jen Timko says

    August 20, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Such fun, Connie!  That little binder clip is adorable (and perfect for a desk)!

  7. Carol Carriveau says

    August 20, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    WONDERFUL items, Connie!

  8. Cindy Elam says

    August 21, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Love the apple tree card, but that note/photo holder is pure genius!

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