Kim Hughes
Welcome to day two of my blog series on incorporating text into your projects! If you missed yesterday’s post, click HERE.
When I think of books, I think of school, writing and text. So, you probably already know how perfectly this trend coordinates with anything school-related. Don’t even get me started with ledger and lined papers…pure hyperventilation!
There’s never a lack of gift-giving occasions for teachers, so I thought up a super simple gift that can be given to any teacher, at any time of the year.
Who can’t use some fun and flirty pencils? Simply fold up the bottom of a 12-inch paper, staple the sides and voila…instant pocket! Instead of filling the pocket with school supplies, how about adding a gift card instead? Fold down the top of the paper and tuck it into the bottom pocket. Other ideas:
- A journal card makes a perfect label (just add the teacher’s name to it with letter stickers).
- I combined some ledger stickers to create an A+ sign as the gift topper (I cut up two l’s to make the plus sign).
What about a thank you card for that special teacher? Fun tips:
- I used a text stamp to add a pattern to the white accent flower with red ink.
- Finish off with some school-ish items such as a paper clip and staples.
Lovin’ the look of text? For more inspiration, check out:
- The Reading Between the Lines feature in the September/October issue
- The Reading Between the Lines Sweepstakes (enter online now!)
- September Gallery Challenge – Just launched today, we want to see your best creations that incorporate text/type in unique, creative ways. This fun challenge will end at midnight (MDT) on Monday, Sept. 20.
Wishing you had some brand new text product to play with? Leave me a comment and one lucky person will win this text-themed prize package. All comments must be received by midnight (MDT) on Thursday, Sept. 2.
One lucky winner will take home this text-themed prize package!
Kim Hughes,
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
P.S. It’s time to announce the three winners from Kelly’s Buttons, Brads and Bella post!
1. Debbie Gordon (Aug. 30, 11:24 p.m.)
2. Miche (Aug. 30, 1:10 p.m.)
3. Kim M. (Aug. 30, 6:59 a.m.)
Congrats, winners! You’ve each won Bella Blvd’s Sunny Happy Skies collection! Kelly will be contacting you shortly to get your mailing addresses.
P.P.S. It’s time to announce the winner from Maren’s Sweet Paper Pleats post!
Congrats, Regina! You’ve won a box of goodies from Maren’s stash! Regina, please visit Maren’s blog to see the full announcement. Those wanting to see a gorgeous paper pleated card, click on Regina’s name above!
I love the look of the text on all these projects! Would love, love, love some new supplies to try out this technique! Keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks for the chance to win!
I LOVE using text in my projects. It makes such a great background. Your ideas are great!! Thanks for the chance to win.
I love the pencil holder, it is cute. THanks for sharing your great ideas.
I’ve never used text in my projects. Thanks for all the great ideas!
Text is great and I love pencils. too. Oh how I love a finely sharpened #2 pencil.
I love the look of background text on projects. Its all the rage right now. It can look spooky, or sentimental, or elegant. LOVE it!
Love the cute pencil set.
I am so glad I checked my email early today as this is one giveaway I do not want to miss.
Hi Kim…love all of your text ideas…thanks for the great inspiration!!!
GREAT looking prize package! It’d be terrific to win! Love all the text ideas….
DeniseB
Thanks for another great prize and for the ideas! Think it is time to pull out the old Webster’s Dictionary and put it to some “fun” use!
Oh, my! I LOVE text papers! They are so versatile. Thanks for a chance to win, too.
Love text theme products!
So fun!!
What a generous prize package! Thanks for the giveaway!
paper crafts has the best giveaways!
Love your projects! Thanks for the chance to win such a great giveaway.
Thanks for the chance to win! I love text and all alphabets, I’m addicted actually.
OOOHHHH I would love to with the text package- i see some jillibean in there!
Thanks!~
Great projects and giveaway!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE using text on my projects. I buy old dictionaries and other books at the Library book sale each spring, just to tear apart and use on cards and projects! Wonderful blog candy!
Texts are so versatile on any project – be it a card or a layout! My fave is a “friends definition” stamp by hero arts, which covers the front of a card. Thanks for a chance to win!