Jennifer McGuire
Hello, card makers! My son, Colin, is excited to start Kindergarten in a few days and is especially excited to meet his new teacher. And as a parent, I want to give his teacher a big hug for all the hard work she does. I so admire those who teach and work in schools.
To let them know they are appreciated, I decided to create a card for his new teacher, along with some of the other folks he will meet as he heads off on this new adventure. But with all the back-to-school plans, I am a bit short on time. That is where the new issue Card Ideas for Paper Crafters comes in handy!
Sketches are a great way to speed up the card-making process. And Card Ideas for Paper Crafters has some fabulous sketches. I used Stephanie Halinski’s fun sketch from page 50 of the issue:
After picking out my sketch, I grabbed some fun products:
- KI Memories Back To School Puffies (love these for quick embellishments)
- Studio Calico 6×6 Paper Pads (this size paper is excellent for card-making)
- Paper Smooches Word Up stamp set (great for cute cards)
I decided to use this sketch in several ways. First, we have a vertical card:
Next, I used it horizontally:
Then I rotated the sketch a bit for some added fun:
And finally, a mini card!
These cards were quick and easy, thanks to a fabulous sketch and great products. I enjoyed making them so much I decided to hook a lucky winner up with these goodies from Paper Smooches, Studio Calico and KI Memories:
For your chance to win, just leave a comment here by midnight (MDT) on Thursday, August 25.
Happy back-to-school!
Jennifer
P.S. Feelin’ sketchy? Cath is announcing a brand new sketch challenge over on the Moxie Fab World blog! Hop on over for all the details!
P.P.S. It’s time to announce the winners of Kelly’s Meet Lindsay Amrhein post!
1. Billie Dee (Aug. 22, 1:07 p.m.)
2. Tricia Dee (Aug. 22, 3:00 p.m.)
3. Annette Witherspoon (Aug. 22, 10:49 a.m.)
Congrats, winners! Kelly will be contacting you shortly to discuss your prizes and get your mailing address. Thanks to all who left comments!
Great cards, as always!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I think it’s wonderful that you take the time to thank the important people educating your son! Thanks for the great inspiration and chance to win!
What a great idea. Would love to win these cute supplies
How cute. I love these puffy felt stickers. Great work!
What a great idea to encourage Colin’s teacher. Wish I’d thought of it a long time ago when I had kids in school. Thanks for the opportunity to win the treats!
What great bright and cheery cards! I am sure they will be appreciated by all recipients. It is also nice to see how you adapted a simple sketch in so many different ways.
For all they do for our children, it is great to get an idea on a new way to thank our amazing teachers. What cute stickers!!!
Fabulous cards Jennifer. Love them all.
What great cards…love primary colors on cards, just makes everything pop!! What an awesome prize package, as always!! thanks for the chance to win!!!
Jen…it’s ok you’re one of “those moms”…we won’t hold it against ya. These are great cards, thanks for the chance to win the goodies you made them with!
You surely are an awesome mom!.love ya.:)..loved the cards and the colors..and thanks for the chance to win such a great prize package!:)
Such cute cards, thanks for sharing them with us! Thanks too for the giveaway, always love giveaways!
Beautiful cards!! Thank you so much for the chance to win this wonderful prize!
Those were the best little cards ever! So bright and cheerful and uncluttered! The prize looks really fantastic! The stamps look especially super cute! Thanks for offering a chance to win!
You always come up with cute, quick cards! Thank you for a chance to win supplies to make some of my own.
Cute cards! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the colors on these bright and happy back to school cards. Thanks for the chance to win!
Wonderful cards. Thanks for the chance to win. Can’t wait to get in more of a groove with school!
I love how you take cute stuff and make it into adorable cards. All of the recipients will fell so special. My kids are all grown up, I was one of those moms too and the teachers and faculty appreciate all the help and goodies they get.
I’m always inspired!! Thank you for the chance to win!
These back to school cards are adorable! It is wonderful to see you acknowledging the hard work of teachers. Thanks for the chance to win.
Cool Cards, love the Studio Calico Paper….Thanks for the giveaways!!!
Although I may not have any little one around anymore, I know lots of big “kids” who would enjoy receiving these cute cards. Love the felt and I would have fun making these for them.
Awesome cards! You are such an inspiration!
super cute! I love those felt embellies, especially the bus, lol
These are so cute! I would love to replicate them. also have enjoyed all the paper smooches releases, but dont have any of their sets yet. Would be a perfect addition to my stamp collection.
Wow those are so cute! I would love to win!
Love this !!! Great ideas to say thank you!!!
thanks for the giveaway! Our teacher is a scrapper and I was thinking of making her a set of cards. Teachers always needs cards. Perfect timing! Thanks!
These are so pretty! I love what you made!! And what a great prize! Thank you for the chance!!
I’d love to win! I’ve been dying to try the Paper Smooches stamps, so this is perfect!
Great ideas! Love the cards.
OMG, These cards are so cute. Love those colors, the papers, and the puffies. This stamp set is so versatile. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a wonderful collection of items. Wish I could get myself organized enough to be “one of those moms”
So cute, Jennifer! My son started 1st grade Wed. He’s so excited to be in school full-time!
Jeanne in Denver
Love the clean, colorful design.
love the cards–too cute!
Cute card ideas! And What a wonderful giveaway!
I LOVE your cards, Jennifer! Amazing, as ALWAYS!
Very cute cards!!
These are all just wonderful. I’ve come to expect nothing less from you. Thanks for sharing and it’s always a good day when you have something new for us!!!
What a great way to start the year for teachers and school bus drivers. I’m sure they really appreciate your thoughtfulness.
awesome cards, these are super sweet and I’m sure the the teachers love them!
Hook me up, I would love to win!
Such cute cute cards!!!
Love the cards!
Love the cards, what a cute idea!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Wow! Love the cards!! Thanks for the chance to win a free showcase spot.
Oh for cute!!! I’ll be one of those moms too once my guy gets to be kindergarten age!