Desk Sign: Mrs. Honoree

I got the idea for this project from Christina at Creations with Christina HERE.  I started making this for the end of school last year.  Then I got sidetracked with so many other things at that time of year.  So I had the base painted & that's about it.  I then decided to try to get it made for back to school this year.  Funny, but it kind of works out well, my daughter has the same teacher that she had last year.

 Close Up of Flower & Pin:

Details:
I used my Gypsy and Cricut to design & create this project.
I cut a piece of chipboard (box) to 10x8.
I scored @ 3", 6", & 9".
I used gesso on both sides, then when dry, painted both sides the blue acrylic paint.  When that was dry, I used crackle medium on the side that would be on the outside.  When the crackle medium was dry, I lightly brushed  on antique white acrylic paint.  This gave it that worn wood look.
Then I just glued the smaller edge inside the folded chipboard.
I cut a piece of blue card stock 7 3/4 x 2 3/4.  I stamped a flourish stamp randomly all over the card stock.  then I ripped a section of it off & inked all of the edges.  This is the piece of card stock on the left.  There is a smaller ripped piece on the right side.
Flowers:  Flower Shoppe
Name:  Don Juan
Greenery Pieces:  Calligraphy Collection
I made the stick pin from a hat pin & some beads & pearls.  I colored the head of the pin & the other pearl(not showing in pic) with my Bic Mark It markers.
I sprayed the pieces & the base with my home made glimmer mist to give it the shimmer.

Thanks for looking. Questions & comments are always welcomed. Lori

Back to School Bookmarks

I made these Pencil Back to School bookmarks for my daughter's class.  I always try to make a little something for the kids for Back to School.  I also usually put bookmarks in their party favors too.  I'm so pleased that most of the parents have told me that they save everything that I have made for the kids.  With my daughter, of course - they are destroyed before they come home.

Details:
I used my Gypsy and Cricut to design & create this project.
Cuts:
Pencil:  Smiley Cards
Back to School:  Cricut Office Help
I added some doodle dots to add a little interest.

Thanks for looking. Questions & comments are always welcomed. Lori

"A" The Arceneauxs

Now I had a friend of my friend that keeps me busy (LOL) call me to see if I could do something for a wedding shower gift.  The new couple does not have a house yet (so no decor to match).  She knew that the bridesmaids dresses are going to be red, but did not want to go with that.  She had seen some of my previous letters & wanted to go that route.  I told her about the anniversary one that I had done, see HERE & she loved the idea.  The shower invite had several shades of blue so we decided on that color scheme and this is what turned out.  She said the bride loved it & it was her favorite color.  Don't you just love it when you don't know exactly how to do something & it just turns out perfectly.

Details:
I used my Gypsy and Cricut to design & create this project.
I painted the letter with acrylic paint & spritzed it with some home made glimmer mist (pearlizing medium, warm water, & Mod Podge in a spray bottle).
Then I sealed it with Krylon Preserve It.
Cuts:
Name, Est., & Numbers:  Lyrical Letters
Bride & Groom & Rings:  Wedding
Sign Shape:  Lacy Labels
I painted the rings with metallic gold acrylic paint & sealed with Krylon Preserve It.
I added detail lines on the bride & groom with ultra fine Sharpie markers.
I used a piece of tulle to add to the bride's veil & some I Rock Crystals as a decoration to the veil.

Thanks for looking. Questions & comments are always welcomed. Lori

"A" Angelle

This was for a gift that my friend needed.  Yes, the same friend that is ALWAYS keeping me busy.  But I love her for it.  I get to try out new techniques & re-invent these letters every time I make one.

Details:
I used my Gypsy and Cricut to design & create this project.
I painted the letter with acrylic paint.  Then used 3 shades of pink acrylic paint & a flower stamp (sorry don't remember who made it).  Then I sealed the letter with Krylon Preserve It.
Cuts:
Name:  Simply Sweet
Girl w/ Easel:  A Child's Year
Palette & Brush, ART piece, & Pennant:  Locker Talk
Brownies:  All Mixed Up
I added Glossy Accents to the paint palette & brush to make it look wet.
I also added white pen stitch marks & doodle dots to some of the other cuts to add interest.

Thanks for looking. Questions & comments are always welcomed. Lori

"H" The Hentons

Other than the teacher letters I have done, this is the first letter I have done for a family name.  My friend's aunt was celebrating her 25th wedding anniversary.  So again, my friend thought of me.  I was so excited to make this for her.  She requested the family name and something to represent the anniversary theme.  Also, her aunt is a huge Mickey Mouse fan.
This is what I came up with & was so pleased with how it turned out.  Thank goodness, they all loved it too.

Details:
I used my Gypsy & Cricut to design & create this project.
I painted the letter with metallic silver acrylic paint.  I also painted the rings & the silver layer of the medallion with the silver paint.
All of the pieces that are painted are selaed with Krylon Preserve It.
I stickled the "diamond' on the ring with crystal stickles.
Cuts:
Mickey Images:  Mickey and Friends
Names & Numbers:  Mickey Font
Hearts:  Calligraphy Collection
Rings:  Wedding
Medallion:  Elegant Edges

Oh, & my friend's mom asked me to do a frame for this occasion too.  That will be coming in a later post.

Thanks for looking. Questions & comments are always welcomed. Lori