First we started with the chalkboard. Celia picked out the red paper from the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper (#126902, $7.67). She picked out the chalkboard font on my Silhouette e-cutter. After cutting it out, she ran it through my Xyron machine so it would stay in place on the chalkboard. After placing the letters, she coated the sign with two layers of modge podge. After it dried I attached a ruffled stretch coastal cabana ribbon (which is sold out).
We ran washi tape (Retro Fresh This and That Designer
Washi Tape, #133001, $4.95 and Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape, #129314, $3.47) in straight lines down the pencils.
The flowers are actually pens! I cut the flowers down to size and adhered them to the pens with floral tape. I then used three of the washi tape designs and wrapped those over the floral tape. A styrofoam block topped with shredded designer series paper was an easy and inexpensive way to put everything in the flower pot!
We also added a Starbucks gift card and little purse. The purse was made using Coastal Cabana cardstock (#131297. $6.95) and the Petite Purse Bigz L Die (#125606, $32.95). I stamped bees on it using the Springtime Hello set (C #133415, $10.95; W #133412, $13.95) in Smoky Slate (#131179, $5.95). And, what would a teacher's gift be without some chocolate? We added four Hersey Milk Chocolate Nuggets to the purse. It was a perfect fit!
This cute gift is so versatile it can be made for anyone! Who knew?
The prices noted in red are retiring items that have been put on further sale. You can purchase these Stampin' Up! products online at my store.
