Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Welcome to the March Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Blog Hop! I'm so glad that you were able to join us! If you've come here from Sherry Cheever's blog, you're in the right spot! If you're just happening by, please begin the hop at Sharon's No Time to Stamp/Stamp Simply Ribbon Store blog. And...there's blog candy too! A fantastic assortment of Barb Schram's ribbon flowers, as well as ribbon from Sharon, will be offered. Read all about the candy requirements at the first stop!

My project today features October Afternoon's "Report Card" decorator paper, now available at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. What a fabulous pack of 8 X 8" paper...I LOVE the vintage prints--so very appealing and sentimental--they really bring back early school and childhood memories! All of the prints shown are from "Report Card," grounded with a basic black cardstock. I covered a plain, kraft, banded box purchased from the gift wrap section at Target, as well as a pencil box, for my project today.

Here's a closeup of the top of the box. I fashioned an apple from the dp, then oval cut the School Days sentiment (included with the Report Card pad) with Spellbinder Petite Oval dies. After completing the top, I brushed satin ModgePodge over the top, hoping to simulate the appearance of a blackboard.

The sides of the box are layers of the dp pad, layered over a crimped black base. The panels of ABC's, vowels, definitions, and handwriting samples are all from the Report Card dp pack--like I said--fun, fun, fun!

The pencil box was covered with scraps from the Report Card pad, dressed up with a black twill bow (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) and gift tag to that special teacher.

JustRite's Brayton Font (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink onto cream cardstock, made up the gift tag.

I'm the last person on the hop...I hope that you have enjoyed our projects! We look forward to providing inspiration and ideas-- for YOU!






169 comments:

Ree Donnelly said...

I LOVE these teacher themed creations of yours! Gorgeous... thanks!

Holly aka Toy said...

I'm not a teacher (though I do home school, so maybe that does count), but I can tell you I would definitely want this! It is not only functional, but would make a great display, too. Awesome, awesome work, there Deb!

Carla S. said...

Wonderful projects, Deb! How perfect for a teacher! Love your designs for the whole set!

Tarnished Rose said...

Wonderful project! What a great gift this would make for a teacher.

Smiles~
Marilyn

Janet L. said...

What teacher wouldn't love these? Great projects, Deb!!

Toni K said...

This is so sweet! Absolutley Adorable!

Sherry Cheever said...

Oh my heavens . . . How very creative and so splendid! Too bad I don't have little ones anymore, but I do have an educator. . . great inspiration!

Jerri Kay said...

Totally adorable Deb, love this project!

"Kirby" (KrB) said...

Oh my goodness, what a great project! Love the "dear ol' golden rule days." That brings a tune to mind immediately. Very neat project.

Lillabell said...

Love the tin, the paper is very nice. Awesome work!

Colleen Dietrich said...

This is so cute! I know many teachers would be wow-ed and honored to receive such a nice handmade gift! I like the pencil box a lot.

Crafty-liz said...

Lovely teacher gift idea! You girls are just all so creative! TFS!
Lizette

Anonymous said...

I'm a craft teacher and I surely would love to have this,who wouldn't...awesome work...
Denise Trottier

Becky said...

This is lovely, very nostalgic.

Velta said...

You are so right...vintage and it does bring back memories of grade school! This is quality at it's best Deb!!

Carole said...

Totally wonderful ideas/project!
Great ending to a fun hop!

Mary Sue said...

Any teacher would love to receive your project.

cathy said...

Cute project-great for teacher gifts.

amdiluigi said...

As a retired school teacher I can safely say that I would have loved to receive such a creative gift.

Cindy O'Donnell said...

Great, great project!

Becki Jo said...

Love the "old school" look !! The is very pretty and I don't know of a teacher who wouldn't love it too...

Anonymous said...

I love the vintage look. Great job on this.

Starla said...

This is WONDERFUL!! I will have to get this paper!! It is PERFECT for one of the teacher's at school and Teacher appreciation day will be here before I know it!!

Janet Swofford said...

I love your wonderful teacher projects! They are so cute.I'm sure any teacher would love to receive this set as a gift:-) Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win!
Inky hugs,
Janet

Susan G said...

Great idea for a teacher gift. I'd have loved to receive someting like this when I was teaching.

Kathy H said...

wonderful!

Pat S. said...

What a cute project...you tied it all together beautifully! Thanks for a chance to win those fabulous flowers & ribbons!

StampinCathy said...

WOW! Any teacher would love to have this amazing gift.

Anonymous said...

What a great teacher gift. Awesome!

Diana N. said...

I'm a retired teacher and my mother was a teacher, so I just love this gift box. I have to have this paper!

Elaine A said...

Deborah -

This is a wonderful gift for a favorite teacher. One that I am sure will be appreciated and cherished. I love the vintagey look of this, you did such a wonderful job. Just beautiful!

Elaine Allen

Marisa said...

Darling project!! Any teacher would appreciate this :D

Laurie said...

This was my last stop on the hop.....wow great projects from all....I really enjoyed it!!!! I'm at work and just want to go home and play with my stuff.....LOL
Thanks.
Laurie VF

mommaladystamper said...

What a wonderful project with such details. I have enjoyed the entire blog hop. Thanks for sharing your ideas with all of us. Alice Roushia

Cherie said...

Cool! What an awesome gift for a teacher and very creative! I'm going to show it to my granddaughter and see what she can come up with on her own! Thanks for sharing!

Barb said...

cute idea. love the paper you used. thanks for sharing.

Betty said...

What a great project. Know any teacher would welcome such a gift. I 'm not one, but would love it too.

Toni L M said...

What a clever project--especially at this time of the year when one is thinking ahead to teacher gifts!
Love it!
Toni

Barb(GrandmaUpNorth) said...

Great project, Deb. I don't think you have to be a teacher (though it would be perfect for one) to appreciate it. Great idea! Love it.

Marlene (cards4u) said...

I'm a fan of vintage and have a big place in my heart for teachers so needless to say - I'm loving this!! Great project! Thanks for the chance to play : )

Michelle Woerner said...

I love this! everything framed with black just adds the perfect PUNCH! Great project!

JenMarie said...

These are just FABulous!!

Ravengirl said...

This is totally cute and I know many teachers who would appreciate just this sort of thing!

Lori said...

What an adorable idea! Makes me wish my sons were still small and in school. However, it could still be used for memorabilia from their school days! Love it! Hugs Lori R.

Mary Beth said...

Totally amazing stuff from all the bloggers in this hop, wowie!

lisa808 said...

Cute project ideas.

Rhonda said...

What wonderful papers! This is so cute.

Anonymous said...

This is a perfect gift for a teacher!

Kathy Koerlin

Dorothy T in FL said...

What a cute project! Thanks for a chance to win the candy!

Janine said...

Deb what a fabulous project!!

Karen in KY said...

What a sweet project ! love the vintage paper too ! Thanks for sharing.

Linda Carson said...

Fantastic projects! Very creative & very inspirational!

Emily said...

What a cute idea for a teacher's gift or to put a graduate's gift in this spring! Thanks for sharing! :o)

Sillyfilly said...

These are so cute. Love that paper.

connie said...

I love this! I am always looking for teacher gift ideas.

Jessica said...

These would make a great teacher gift. How creative! I really enjoy your blog, you come up with such great ideas. Thanks for sharing. thanks for the chance to win blog candy.

Hilda said...

So cute! what a great teacher's gift - it would look awesome sitting on their desk.

Shellie Hartsock said...

Very cute project!

Lorraine said...

Very cute projects, and a great gift! Splendid ideas! TFS!

Kelly Massman said...

Love the teacher projects!Wonderful gift idea!!!!!

Silke Ledlow said...

Hi Deb :)!!! Love your creations...such a cute idea!!! Hugs ~S~

Rhonda Zamora said...

Very cute Teacher gift!

Wanda Cullen said...

Your project is such a wonderful idea and that vintage style DP is perfect for the school theme!

Chriss Blagrave said...

Beautiful vintage style created, love it and I like your apple that you made from the dp too! great idea!

Donna said...

Absolutely adorable! Thanks for creating!
dmc

Chef Mama Lori said...

What a great teacher gift this would be! I love the vintage school pieces on it and how the whole thing works together! So cool!

mitz said...

this is just ** blog-a-riffic**
wtg...

Lori C said...

Wonderful! This would be just perfect for my SIL - a teacher, obviously - such a practical gift that's cute enough to leave out on her desk! Thanks for the inspiration!

Rosie said...

What a unique idea for gifts. Awesome.

Nancy Curtis said...

What a cute teacher set - so much detail! I love it.

Sheila D said...

Awesome work Deb. The whole project is very cool! Love it.

Laraine R said...

Wonderful projects!! Great teacher themed!! Thanks for sharing!!

Anonymous said...

Love your teacher gift!! great colours and paper! TFS
Beth Greco

SueB said...

Awesome teacher gift. If I win, I promise I'll 'fess up that I didn't make it on my own (wink!)! Thanx for the inspiration and t'riffic blog candy opp!

Kathie said...

What a way to end a fun blog hop. Much inspiration from all of you! Thanks! This school theme is adorable, I love what you did with this and would look great on your desk at work Deb!!

Sue D said...

Great gift ensemble--I really like the vintage school print on the top.

Kathryn Moffatt said...

Very cute!

Peggy said...

Deborah, I absolutely adore this set. Being a homeschool mom this set is just up my alley. Love the paper. Very sweet! God bless!

Heidi Blankenship said...

What a fantastic gift set for a teacher!! I love the paper! Very Creative!!

Lynne Phelps said...

I think any teacher would be DELIGHTED to receive this as a gift! Charming and nostalgic!

DeniseB said...

Great project for a teacher gift.
DeniseB

Tina said...

Wonderful projects! Thanks for sharing :)

marilynwillauer said...

Cute project. Some teacher out there would love a gift like this. Enjoyed the blog hop, thanks.

Linda D said...

You know I love all things vintage.. and the sad this is I remember them LOL!! Beautiful work for sure Deb ;)

Natalie said...

What a sweet gift idea, your vintaged teacher set is wonderful!

Karen said...

Oh My!! I wish I still had kiddies in school! Great job!! I'll have to find some way of using your idea!

Anonymous said...

Cute project -- especially for a teacher!!!
~Carolyn M.

PamSpradlin said...

This is a perfect teacher gift. I love it.

Teri C said...

Cool projects! Lucky teacher!

rush8888 said...

these are great with all of the detail. so special! thank you for sharing. and, now, i am so sorry this little venture has ended. maybe more later?

Barbara Schram said...

What a thoughtful teacher gift! Perfect paper for a perfect creation!

Stacy Morgan said...

Awesome teachers gift and thoughtful! Any teacher would love this and I like that you personalized it for the teacher. Great job.

laurensmom22 said...

Oh this teacher set is so stinkin cute! I LOVE it!!!

sandyh said...

what a nice teacher's gift! who wouldn't love to get this!
sandyh
sandyha@comcast.net

paradise45 said...

What an awesome project...I love it!!

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

TOTALLY AMAZING school themed project! I thought of you when I first saw this paper, and boy oh boy, did you do this paper proud!!!! TOTALLY LOVE your creation here -- THANKS BUNCHES for sharing your TOTALLY AWESOME TALENT WITH US ALL!!!!

Cher said...

oh this paper is wonderful...had not seen it so TY! your work is gorgy...so professional too...would be a great gift for anyone too really....perfect! luv the set

Jean McKenzie said...

What great paper you used here and a wonderful idea for teachers!! Love it all Deb!

shirley said...

How clever! Love the vintage look.

Mary said...

What a great gift for a teacher!!! Wonderful!

Karen said...

So very very cute! What teacher wouldn't love to receive this?

Beverlita said...

Very Cool! Hope I win.

Gloria Westerman said...

Yes this is very creative....and anybody would so love this....it would be great to put your children reports in it for years....truly inspirational.......thank you....

Anonymous said...

Very cute project! Thanks!

rosie said...

Just wonderful, love the color combo, it adds so much, brings everything alive with color. Thanks for all you ideas and talent. rosie

Dee N said...

An adorable gift for some lucky teacher. Very creative.

Lynn said...

What a terrific idea and just in time for a National Teachers Day gift.

Susan said...

What a great idea. I have to try this for my grandchild's teacher. Your designs are so clever.

Anonymous said...

This is the project I would love to win, my daughter is a senior in college and just accepted a teaching job with Teach for America!!!! michelle Mallett

Shawna said...

Love this! What teacher wouldn't love to receive this adorable gift!!

Anonymous said...

any teacher would just love this gorgeous gift -- a AAAAplus for sure
charlene

Unknown said...

What a nice gift for any teacher!
thank you so much for sharing with
us and for the great opportunity to
win oodles of ribbon and
ribbon flowers!

Helen said...

Whoa, I have to find that paper! I love the vintage images. As a teacher I would be so happy to receive this. You have no idea how many pencils I buy every year. Thanks for thinking of us.
Helen

Sandy G said...

What a terrific gift and not just for teachers...
Sandy G

Pegg S said...

This is such a great gift for a teacher !! Love this idea!

Barbara said...

I love this idea because it could be changed easily for a scappin or stamping friend.

Peggy said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!! AND HOW GREAT TO BE THINKING AHEAD!! TFS--PEGGY

sharon d said...

Wow, I love it!! What a cute teachers gift. Absolutely adorable....

Dolly said...

I have this pad and love it (I love all October Afternoon, actually) - and what you did with it - GORGEOUS!!! I absolutely love what you did with these papers!! You really inspired me!!!

Janny said...

What a cute project. I just love that paper. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Love this paper, and your treatment of it is amazing!! Thanks for sharing your talent:)
KarenW

Kristin said...

OOOHHH!! So cute! I wish I was Mrs. Dixon!

thestampinglady said...

Now that is a teacher gift than any teacher would really want! Great job and I love the vintage look too.

Karen Lynn M said...

Thank you so much for the vintage look of your teacher themed project today. Really love it. Might have to make something similar for my daughter who is a teacher.

margie said...

A very stylish gift for a teacher. I would be very happy to receive that. big hugs Margie xx

Auntie Jill said...

What teacher wouldn't like this gift!!! Very creative, thanks.

Horsebroad said...

such a cute idea...this is one can you wouldn't want to play "kick the can" with!

Karen Robinson said...

That is very cute! Great idea.

MaryBeth said...

What an awesome teacher gift. Love your creativity. Absolutely gorgeous!

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

This beautiful and would make a great gift for a teacher . Awesome work
Marilyn

Pam said...

What a fantastic project!!!

Pam

Becki B said...

Beautiful paper!! Love what you did with it!!!

Charlette Finley said...

The design for the whole set is just wonderful. Simple but so cute to sit on any teachers desk. Any teacher would love to receive this set.

GAZ said...

What a lucky teacher to receive this awesome gift. You are very creative and generous to share your ideas. Thanks Glenda J

Maria said...

I love the retro look!!! I'm sure any teacher would love these goodies.

Laura said...

Wow another great project.. Any teacher would love to get that..
I love it... thanks for the inspiration..

Shirley N said...

What a great project, you thought of every detail for your design--a delite for any teacher!!!

Catherine Kraft said...

What a wonderful teacher's gift!! I love the vintage papers and everything fits together so perfectly.

Danka Doo said...

What an awesome teacher gift! I really love that paper pack too. I think I will have to wander over to Sharon's to buy one (or two). Great job and very creative.

milkshake007 said...

I just love it.....very cute!
Great idea and you did a terrific job!

nancy littrell said...

I love how the black and red really made your project pop. What a great gift for a teacher or student. TFS

Glenda said...

I really love your attention to detail. That is a quality that I'm learning. Great Job!

Kaye said...

Cute teacher theme.

cgargus said...

What a creative idea! Think I'll have to get that apple die!

Marie Bingaman said...

This would be so great just sitting on a teacher's desk! :)

Kelly G said...

What a wonderful project!!!

Nancy C. said...

These are great ideas - any teacher would definitely want these! Thanks so much!

Anonymous said...

A super way to say thanks to our educators. Thanks for sharing. Hope I win!

Connie said...

What teacher would not love it - my sister is one and she would go crazy over it! Great idea and wonderful execution!

Anonymous said...

This project is so fun .Beautiful wrk.

Kathyc on SCS said...

What a fun project; those papers are super!!!
Kathy Camasso

Lana said...

What a cute project ,wish I had kids in school so I could make this one too, great job!

Sharon said...

I love your projects. I too love that school paper.

What teacher wouldn't love to receive these.

Thanks for sharing.

Sharon

Sabrina Jackson said...

Deb, what a fabulous idea!!! I am always struggling with waht to make for the teachers...this is just perfect!!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Therese K said...

Wow! Love the "old school" picture. What a great gift for a lucky teacher.

Kelly Sas said...

Wow! What a great gift that any teacher would love to receive. TFS

Claire said...

So professional...looks like you might have bought it! Great job! TFS!!!

Ellek said...

What a beautiful gift! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way you have put everything together! Elle

Unknown said...

Love your classy look. Clean lines and well put together. I just found your site a month ago and have been visiting you ever since. Thanks, Cindy

Heather said...

What a wonderful gift- makes me wish I was a teacher :)

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

What a perfect gift! I teach at a school in Indiana and one of our Kindergarten teachers is named Mrs. Dixon! Too funny!

Janice said...

Great little teacher gifts! I have so enjoyed this blog hop- a first time visit for many on the hop but I loved each & every one!

Linda Carlson said...

Very nice....enjoyed everyone's different take on the common theme...

Candi Wood said...

What teacher wouldn't love this!

Mary said...

Love the vintage look of your project and it's useful, too! Great job.

DeborahD said...

What a great idea for a teacher's gift!

EileenMV said...

Love the vintage look of your creation! Wonderful teacher gift!

The Crazy Life of a Navy Wife said...

Being a teacher myself, I just LOVE this project! I would love love love to receive this gift from one of my students!!

Evan's Eclipse said...

Awesome project, I love it!