TEACHER CLIPBOARDS - HELLO KITTY

Hi Everyone!  Well, I'm kinda sad because Jacob's last day of Elementary School was Friday, May 25th.  My little boy will be going to Middle School next year - time just goes TOOOOOOOO fast!!! Sniff, Sniff!!!

Well, to give his teachers a little thank you for all they've done for him through the year, I thought I would decorate clipboards for them.  I also made one for his 4th Grade teacher because she taught him so much last year.  I saw this project on the Michael's website so I scraplifted it. 

I bought the clipboards at Office Depot - each clipboard was $1.25.  At MichaeI's, I bought four sheets of "apple theme" paper for 4/$1.00, a pack of red pencils in the $1.00 bins, and the ribbon for $1.00.  So all in all, I had about $2.00 in each clipboard.

• Using Cricut Craftroom, I cut out a square of apple paper measuring 11.25 x 9.5.  I used a corner rounder to round the corners on the bottom of the paper. 
• I adhered the paper to the clipboard using spray on adhesive - my new favorite adhesive for big projects.  LOVE IT!!
• I cut the apple on top of books from the Hello Kitty cartridge at 5" and adhered to the middle of the clipboard.
• I cut a border for the top of the clipboard using the Paper Trimmings cartridge.
• I wrapped the pencil in ribbon using Tacky Tape and then tied a knot attaching the pencil to the clipboard.

All of Jacob's teachers loved them.  One said that she wasn't going to let anyone touch it because she was afraid one of the kids would break it. 

Mom and I have also been busy putting some "Peggy Touches" on my house.  Mom is a master at making curtains.  I thought I would also show you some of the curtains that we put up today.  We also rearranged my living room.  My living room has been the same for 9 years so we HGTV'd it today.  I think everything turned out great.  However, one draw back, Mom and I will NOT be able to move tomorrow!!  HA!!!

(First picture is of my Breakfast Room Windows, the second picture is Mom working on curtain in my living room, and last picture is the finished living room rearrange!!)

Thanks for stopping by today - we appreciate your visits and your comments.  Until another day, God Bless You!  Donna

THANK YOU FOR TEACHERS USING HELLO KITTY!!

Hi Everyone!!  Last week was Teacher's Appreciation Week.  In Jacob's school, that week was postponed until this week because of all the tornadoes that damaged much of the area here in Ringgold, GA.  Every day of this holds something special for the teachers.

For Monday, they asked that the students make a thank you card for their teacher.  We made these cards using the Hello Kitty cartridge's card feature cutting at 5". We used the swirl embossing folder on the leaves of the apples. 

Jacob is going to give one card to his teacher, Ms. Pennington.  Ms. Pennington has taught Jacob so many things this year that he will not only use in the 5th grade but in many years to come.  He's also going to give a card to the school nurse who is extra sweet to Jacob, and the last card he's giving to Ms. Flores who is a Para-Pro at Jacob's school.  She assists teachers and then each afternoon she stands outside in all kinds of weather to make sure that all the car rider children get in the right car with the right person.    

Thanks so much for stopping by and we hope you found some inspiration.  Come back tomorrow - God Bless You!!  Donna

Hello Kitty Birthday Card

I don't know about you but I just love Hello Kitty!! I know that a person my age probably shouldn't like her as much as I do but I just can't help it. I just think she's so cute!! I made this card using the Hello Kitty Greetings Cartridge and cut her at 3". I found some Hello Kitty ribbon at Hobby Lobby a while back while there with my mom (my favorite shopping buddy) and we both bought some. Yet another September birthday card down. Only a few more to go. I'll be glad when October gets here - I only have to make one birthday card for that month - YEAAAA!

Thanks so much for visiting with us!! I hope you have a good day!! Until another day, God Bless!! Donna

Hello Kitty Birthday Card

I have a grand niece who is a "prissy" little thing.  She's all about being a girl.  I think Hello Kitty is a very girly cartridge so I used it to make her birthday card.

I cut Hello Kitty at 2" or  21/2", added bling to the flowers in her hair and hand.  The birthday sentiment is from Lyrical Letters to which  I added green & pink  stickles after I adhered it to the green cardstock.  I popped Hello Kitty over some hello ribbon with adhesive pop dots.  I always try to tie my envelope and card together with a little stamp on the front of the envelope.  I stamped a little present and colored it with glitter gel pens.  The end result I thought was very "girlie".

May your Monday be blessed with much joy.  I hope you find time today to create something beautiful.  Thanks for stopping by our blog.