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

"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

A New Baby Letter: "B" Bella

OK, so here is another letter.  I told ya'll I have been very busy.  I still have a couple that will be coming.  One more that needs to be completed & some that I just can't post until they are given.  I can't ruin the surprise, you know!!
This letter was supposed to be a baby shower present.  My friend that requested it, couldn't wait & gave it to the mom-to-be early.  She loved it, BTW.
What i had to go by to make it was:  Monkeys & the colors - pink, brown, & green.
So here it is:

Details:
I used my Gypsy & Cricut to design & create this project.
Calligraphy Collection Cart. for the name.
Paisley Cart. for the monkeys.
Life Is A Beach Cart. for the leaves.
I made "vines" from hemp twine in natural, brown, & green.  I twisted them & knotted them on the ends.  Ran the through the leaves & had the monkeys frolicking in the vines.
This one was so much fun to make!!

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