May 09 2008
Teacher Gift Bags 1-2-3
Kim Hughes has two new releases available today at Cornish Heritage Farms, The Landing Pad and Making the Grade. With Teacher Appreciation Week this week at my children’s school, it’s the perfect time for Making the Grade. I used it to make three different gift bags. (What’s inside? A little Yankee Macintosh Apple scented candle.)
Thank You
This one is for my son’s teacher. I used the Burlap backgrounder on the larger red block, stamping and sponging the edges using Adirondack Cranberry ink. The kraft paper was stamped with the same ink using the Lined Paper backgrounder and I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the sentiment on the lined paper. For the apples, I inked the individual parts with the corners of the ink pads then lightly sponged the edges.
Cardstock: Prism Blush Red Dark, Kraft and Natural Smooth Ink: Adirondack Cranberry, Bottle, Latte and Pitch Black Stamps: CHF Making the Grade (Kim Hughes), CHF Lined Paper and Burlap backgrounders Accessories: Gift bag, Spare Parts paper clip by Paper Studio, Stamp-a-ma-jig, sponge. Card size 3″ x 3″.
Grade ‘A’ Teacher
These next two are for my daughter’s teachers. I covered the bag front with the coral paper, zig-zagged a block of stripes then added the blue background. Before attaching the school house and tree, I stamped a row of trees and stitched a strip of green paper across the bottom for grass. I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig again to place the words across the bottom of the bag. Once everything was together, I added a bit of shading with a gray Copic marker.
Cardstock: Prism Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: American Crafts Monogram paper “V” Stamps: CHF Making the Grade (Kim Hughes) Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Mountain Rose, Pesto, Cloudy Blue Accessories: Gift bag, sewing machine, Gray Copic marker, Stamp-a-ma-jig. Card size 3” x 3”.
One 2 three Four Apples
For this one, I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to place all the apples (from The Landing Pad set) in straight lines. The number of apples in each row matches the number on the ruler. After watercoloring the apples, I once again used a gray Copic to add a bit of shadow.
Cardstock: Prism Suede Brown Dark, Birchtone Dark, Natural Smooth Stamps: CHF Making the Grade and The Landing Pad (both Kim Hughes) Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Cranberry, Pesto Accessories: Gift bag, sewing machine, Stamp-a-ma-jig, water brush, Gray Copic marker. Card size 3” x 3”.
Before I wish you all a nice day, I have a couple questions… Do you like detailed explanations of how I do things or would you rather just see the project with a brief description? Or only give directions for more complicated projects? And do you like the supply list or no? I don’t want to bore anyone, but I know there are a lot of beginning stampers who might appreciate the extra words. If you’re more experienced, do you mind just looking at the pictures and skipping over the blah-blah-blah? Just thought I’d ask.
Ok…NOW, have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!! 
ETA: Here are the links for Kim’s two new sets:
And this set goes very nicely with The Landing Pad: Pretty Birds
OH MY GOSH — these are fantastic!! I HAVE to have this set!!!
these are absolutely perfect! i love the colors and the layouts for each of the teachers’ bags….perfection!
I definitely like the supply list, and I don’t mind skimming over some of the details that will definitely help out some of the beginner stampers. I enjoy your blog!!!And, I love your bags!!!
Holy cow girl! You totally rock!!!! I {heart} these!!! I think my fave is the last one. I just love how you counted with the ruler and apples!
Oh Michele, how cool are these sets?! Wow! Those teachers will be THRILLED to receive those goodies! The designs are all so wonderful….love them!!!
Awesome!
these are great I was at CHF earlier today and the stamps were not up, hopefully they are now, these are great gift cards and bag sets. have a wonderful weekend.
Hi Michele,
REALLY cute bags! Thanks for the inspiration! As for the details. . . I love a detailed supply list but really skim the how-to stuff.
I have searched the CHF site for those sets and am convinced they are not there. Could you link them please?
These are SO WOW!! I love them
Oh Wow Michele, these are wonderful!! I luv what you did with the bag on the bottom so creative!! My favorite is the middle bag!
Michele…I am seriously blown away!! AWESOME projects
oh wow, who wouldn’t LOVE to get those?? They are so great and you just pushed up those dang stamp sets on my to-buy-asap list!! Thanks a lot! haha!
You are so brilliant I can hardly stand it. I mean seriously….GAWD! These ROCK!
Adorable projects! Love what you did with these sets.
These are all so cute. I definitely could have used some adorable stuff like that for our teachers this week !
Michele these are all so fabulous! Three perfect designs.. These are awesome.
What wonderful themed gifts! I just adore this kind of project and you did these all soooo very well!
Okay, now I am so excited that I just ordered this school set! I can’t wait to CASE all your fabulous ideas for teacher gifts! Every single one is absolutely adorable!
WOW! These are so cute M! You are so darned talented!
Very, very cute! As a teacher, I’d be thrilled to receive these and also to make them for my coworker teachers. I really appreciate the detailed supply list and directions of how you make your cards/projects. It helps answers the question “how did she do that?” A lot of cool techniques are not obvious to me yet. Thanks for sharing your talent and creativity.
Your teacher ensembles are soooo cute and soooo perfect!! I love them all, Michele!! I *need* to check out those stamps!