Smart Cookies

With summer fast approaching, it's not too early to start thinking about end-of-the-year gifts for your favorite teachers. This week happens to be Teacher Appreciation Week at our school, so I thought I'd share a little project I made for the fabulous people that enrich my kiddos' lives on a daily basis!

I started with this .svg file that I cut on my Silhouette. (You can download it here!)

I cut the shapes from Lily Bee patterned papers (Victoria Park and Buttercup lines) and then backed the pennants with white cardstock:

I used the coordinating ABC Stickers to add sentiments to each banner, so they read "Thanks to you teacher...I'm a smart cookie."

Then I added some Mixed Cardstock Stickers and shapes from the Bag of Bits, along with some ribbon and twine and attached the pennants to (what else?!) a package of cookies. (Store bought. I'm not as handy in the kitchen as I am at my scrap table!)

Lily Bee Supplies:
Pattern Paper: Victoria Park - Wortley Village; Buttercup - Rainboots, Blossom

ABC Stickers: Buttercup, Victoria Park

Mixed Cardstock Stickers: Buttercup, Victoria Park

Bag of Bits: Handmade

And in no time, I've got a sweet little treat for the kids to give their teachers. Hope you're inspired you to do something special for the educators in your life!

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Buttercup Bracelet

I spent some quality time scrapbooking and catching up with some out of town friends last month and during their visit, they shared with me a few goodies they picked up at a few local craft stores in the area. It's always fun to take a break from creating layouts to making cards or altered projects. So, I was excited when they shared with me this metal bracelet where you can add your own papers or even photos to decorate and wear.

If you are looking for a gift for the special mother in your life, then this is the perfect project for you!

Currently, my favorite colors are grey, yellow and touches of blues. I can wear it with any wardrobe and it's fun! Here is a simple tutorial to show you how easy it is to make pretty and simple jewelry using scrapbook paper.

As you can see, I used the Buttercup 6x6 Tiny Tablet papers and a border punch that had the perfect size circles to fit within the bracelet, which are approximately 1 1/4" in diameter.

Punch out a variety of prints to add to the bracelet.

Add a little adhesive to each circle inset of the bracelet and use tweezers to adhere circles.

Use diamond glaze or any adhesive that dries clear.

A sewing needle is perfect to rid of those air bubbles.

I used a lot of clear adhesive to add a little dimension to each circle. Let dry completely!

Voila! You have a perfectly simple bracelet that would make for an adorable Mother's Day gift for that special person in your life. To make more personal, consider using the ABC Cardstock Stickers to spell out name or monogram or use Clear Stamps for added texture to the simple bracelet design.

ETA: The bracelet was purchased at Hobby Lobby, but I am sure you can find one similar at Michael's or AC Moore.

Lily Bee Supples:

Buttercup: 6x6 Tiny Tablet

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