Saturday, May 28, 2011

H2H Challenge -- Teacher's Gift 2011

This week is "ABC" challenge over at the Heart 2 Heart CTMH blog. "Anything But a Card" .... I had almost forgot about it and was blogging about the gift I made Avery's teacher when I realized this would work perfectly for the H2H challenge. Every now & again, things do fall into place.

It's been a crazy few days despite me taking the days off from work Thursday & Friday! How does that manage to happen? It's like I need to go back to work to rest and that's not right. No way - nuh-uh. Not doing it!   I wanted some time off to chillax w/my piglets (oldest one got out of school on Wednesday) and what do they want to do? Go to school and play w/friends! So, there have been friends over HERE. We have had a sleepover, we have been to the movies, we have been out to eat, we have been swimming and Mommy is done! (For a few days anyway). : )   After this post, I am hiding in my Fortress of Solitude for a while. Daddy is home and I think he is capable of making snacks and pouring juice and cleaning the kitchen table after they decide they really weren't hungry after all! : )

I did manage to sneak in time to make this adorable project for Avery's First Grade Teacher. And, by sneak, I mean that I set my alarm and got up at 6am on Friday to make this prior to going to her school to pick up report cards and next year's teacher assignment! I sketched it out on Thursday night w/specific notes b/c I have accepted the shortcomings of my short-term memory, especially as it relates to my creative side. The idea popped into my head after I have struggled with ideas for Mrs. Ladd for days. She was a really special teacher and I wanted to end the year with some type of momento from our family. Sadly, the idea didn't come to me until Thursday night when my energy was sapped and I just didn't feel that I could pull it off.

I used black and grey cardstock from &^%$#@ companies, Tulip colored B&T paper from "Perfect Day" and the stylish young lady is stamped from the "Be Yourself" stamp set; a real "go-to" stamp for all things feminine and fun! Printed sentiment on vellum, added some CTMH embellishments and VOILA! - the perfect little memorable momento. Mrs. Ladd's room is covered in ladybugs and red/black/white - also the school colors.


TFL and have a great weekend!


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9 comments:

  1. Mandy this is wonderful! I bet she loved it - thanks for joining us at H2H this week :o)

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  2. That is adorable!! So cute! I really like the font you used for Mrs. Ladd. soooo cool!

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  3. Oh!!!! That is simply Beautiful!! it's going into my "to scraplift" folder. Thank you for sharing

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  4. That is absolutely precious! Thanks for sharing your ABC project with us at H2H!

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  5. What a lovely gift for a special teacher! Thank you for sharing this with us at H2H:)

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  6. Oh what a wonderful gift!!! Thanks for sharing at H2H :)

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  7. This is adorable!! I love framed artwork...it's my favorite thing to make :) Can't wait til I have kiddos in school and I can make adorable teacher gifts like this!!

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  8. This is fabulous! What a lovely memento for a teacher--I may have to CASE this idea for my daughter's Kindergarten teacher. Your color choices are spot-on, too!

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  9. What an absolutely fantastic project! I am absolutely certain she loved the gift! Thoughtful, classy and beautifully done!

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