CASology #104: PET

 

It's time for a new cue word over at CASology and this one will have you smiling as you think of the endless possibilities it provides for you!

In its typical crazy fashion, my brain took me beyond the neat and tidy box that the cue word resides in.  At first, I thought of pet peeves, but decided I really didn't want to share those with too many people.  Then, it hit me.  A teacher themed card would be appropriate since we've all known a teacher's pet or two during our school days (not ourselves, of course!).  When all was said and done, I realized I didn't use a single animal on my card!  I hope you'll forgive me.

I preserved plenty of white space by keeping th main image and sentiment close together.  The main image is popped up with foam dots for a little dimension and Crystal Effects were added to the apple for a little shine and interest.  I couldn't believe my luck when I found the sentiment.  Funny how things come together sometimes!

I hope you'll join us for this fun challenge!  Before you get started on your own PET card, take a few moments to visit the guest designer and design team member blogs for inspiration!  Then, don't forget to link your own creation to the challenge blog by Monday at NOON (CDT)!

 

Ardyth Percy-Robb
Gillian Ross 
Jen Wills
Joyce Mehrberg
Judy Marino
Kimberly Wiener

May Park 

Meghan McMillan (on a break)
Melissa Chipperfield (you are here)
Tracey McNeely

Guest Designer:  Angela

Guest Designer:  Lindsey

Now that we're back home from our trip west for a wedding, I'm playing catch up with lots of things!  Laundry is top on the list!

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Polar Bear Gift Bucket

This time of year, it's always good to give the boys' teachers a little thank you gift of some sort. I usually do so at Thanksgiving time, but didn't get it done on time this year. Secretly, now that I'm done making these little buckets, I'm kind of glad I did miss my usual gifting date because I got to go with more of a winter theme!

Anyone that knows me really well, knows I can't resist little buckets and filling them with things!  I found these recently at Target (Thankfully, after the whole security issue they had!).  I put some little goodies inside with a pen and a little notebook that looks a lot like an Oreo cookie!  I figured they'd appreciate at least a little calorie free goodness!  A gift card is always included because I know teachers need a few more things for their classrooms than what the school budget allows.

What about you?  Do you give any teachers little gifts this time or year and, if so, what gift ideas have you come up with over the years?

I hope you had a wonderful holiday!

Furry

It's Tuesday and the beginning of a new cue word challenge over at CASology!

I first thought of all the cute, cuddly critters that are out there in the world, but just couldn't seem to settle on one, so finally took off in a little different direction!  I love watching those furry little caterpillars that can be seen as summer comes to a close and fall approaches.  I call them "furry," but I suppose some people might find them more "fuzzy."  I remembered I had a little worm image from Paper Smooches, which was rather convenient since they are this week's CASology sponsor!

Stamps:  Paper Smooches (Smarty Pants)
Paper:  Paper Trey cardstock (white), SU cardstock (Basic Black)
Ink:  Memento (Tuxedo Black)
Accessories:  star gemstone, Copic markers, red glitter glue

I added a little "fur" to the caterpillar in addition to some red glitter glue to his glasses and some Crystal Effects to his lenses.  I figured a star gemstone would glam things up a bit too!  Here is a close up of the glasses in all their sparkling, shiny glory:

I hope you'll join us this week!  The design team and guest designer have provided some wonderful inpiration on their blogs, so be sure to visit them!  Then, don't forget to link up your own furry creation on the challenge blog by Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (CDT)!

Tracey McNeely

 Rosemary Dennis

Meghan McMillan

Maureen Merritt

Judy Marino

Jen Wills

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Guest Designer:  Lucy

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Post It Penguin

It's been much too long since I've posted something other than a card creation!  I do enjoy making things other than cards, but find I don't have the mental focus I need to measure and figure out templates when I am listening to Radio Station 3BOYZ during the day.  This fall I now have 1.5 hours, Monday through Friday, of pure quiet to focus, so I'm excited!  I'm starting simple, but here is a little Post It Note holder I made using 2 Cute Rubber Stamps' latest stamp release:

Supplies:
Stamps - 2 Cute Rubber Stamps (digital)
Ink - SU Basic Black (sponging around main image panel)
Paper - SU textured Real Red CS, SU Basic Black CS, Copic Blending Card
Accessories - black gemstones, black ribbon (the Paper Studio), SU Sticky Strip
Coloring - Copic markers

The main panel (red) is a 3.5 inch x 7.5 inch piece of cardstock.  See here for a detailed drawing that will help you with scoring (courtesy of tmarie on SCS).