Back to School Blog Hop – Vinyl Teacher Gifts

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I CANNOT believe that it’s time to go back to school!  Where did the summer go?  Well, between you and me…it’s still summer.  I mean, it’s hot here in the South until late October.  Hot should just equal summer as far as I’m concerned.  However, back to school means something very special to me.  Wanna know what it is?  It’s that…I can watch Lifetime TV movies while I’m at home doing Mom stuff and no one will EVER know, LOL!!  YAY back to school!  😀

I made this cute stack of necessary items for my youngest to take to school for his new teacher.  It’s made up of a cross between some very important things and some junk.  The very important things are…chocolate and candy.  The junk is rubber bands and 2 different sized paper clips.  Also, never give me little paper clips.  I super hate them.

Ugh…the 2 paper clip boxes had bumpy lids.  Grrr…

I used outdoor vinyl for all of the little box decorations.  By the way…today is the LAST DAY to get FREE SHIPPING on Joy’s Life Cricut Vinylology!!  AND…it starts shipping TODAY!!

Back to our Previously scheduled Back to School blog hop post…

I love these boxes.  Do you?  I got them at Office Depot.

You too can cut candy out of vinyl … just don’t eat it. 😛

 I used the Designer’s Calendar Cricut cartridge for the “Back to School” cut, Fabulous Finds for the paper clips (I had to cut them down a bit.  They had a weird piece on them.  I so need that Locker Talk cart.), From My Kitchen for “candy” and the Varsity Letter Cricut Lite cartridge for the “Big” and “Small” lettering.

Oh, I almost forgot!!

The Give-A-Way!!

I'm giving away the Tim Holtz Distressables 2 book!!  This is something that I hope you'll have a chance to enjoy now that the kiddos are headed back to school...even if you don't have kiddos...I hope you find a chance to learn some of Tim's cool techniques!
Just leave me a comment and I'll use Random.org to choose a winner.  I'll announce the winner on Monday, August 9,  2010.

Hop over and enjoy these blogs during your hop.  Their blogs will lead you to others!:

Cheryl at Nana's Creative Corner http://cheryl-gibson.blogspot.com/
Trish at 1/3 Chicklet http://onethirdchicklet.blogspot.com/

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!

And the WINNER is:
msherrera
2010/08/07 at 9:24 PM

Love these and Tim Holtz.

 

 

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  1. What a great idea and gifts!!! I am a teacher librarian and would love to receive these…. or I am thinking I can create and give to some co-workers!!! Thanks!!! … and if you were ever planning to give me just one, I want the chocolate one!!!!! ( I too hate small paper clips and love the jumbo).
    thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win such a nice book!!

  2. These are so cute. I am excited to get my vinylology dvd soon. Though I do not have kiddos at home, I am kinda looking forward to the “schedule” that back to school brings, lots of projects rolling around in my head waiting to get out! Thanks for the chance to win this book. I really want to get some of his books so this would be a great start!

  3. I love those little containers. I have seen them at Staples but haven’t bought any-I can’t think of anything I need them for (as if that’s a requirement! lol)

  4. I love the labeled boxes, I have a bunch in my craft room maybe they need labels! Yea I am sure they do!! Also, I am so super excited to be getting my Vinylology next week!! Thanks for the chance at the Tim Holtz book! I love his stuff
    Tammy

  5. I have one of those boxes and I did buy it from office depot. Would love love love to win the Tim Holtz book. Thanks for the chance.

  10. How fun is that!!! I too can’t wait to get your DVD… I love vinyl.. and such a great give for the teachers!!

  12. Awww….. I love those boxes, have seen them ut never purchased any… I’m a substitute teacher and I need all those types of things, yes even the candy!!!

    Crystal

  15. What a super cute idea! Looks like I need to make a trip to Office Depot to get some of these cute boxes! Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration!

  16. Your boxes are SO cute!! I label everyhting with my label maker but I had not considered using vinyl.

  19. The labeled boxes are great. I love those boxes and may have to head over to buy some. I’m with you on the small paper clip thing. YUCK!!

  20. Those ARE great little boxes! I love the colors, vinyl, and I’m sure the teacher will adore them, too! TFS!
    ~Tara

  21. I love the little boxes! And love how they stack up. Thanks for sharing another great idea!

  24. I am always looking for cool teacher’s gifts because I think its very important to show them your appreciation. This year it will be more difficult as my son’s teacher is going to be a male, so therefore, this project is very usable to me. Awesome… I love using vinyl.

  27. So cute. I am inspired to make some for my friends. Thanks for the great ideas.

  28. Awesome!!! Love it!!! I am always looking for great gift ideas for teachers and you just gave me one.
    Thanks for sharing!!! 🙂

  33. Ok I will start with… I totally love that idea. that really was really awesome. I love it. and i laughed when i saw the boxes b/c i just bought some at office depot, lol. it was buy 2 get 1 free!!!! i bought them b/c they were so adorable. i had no idea what i would use them for… ty for the idea, now i know. lol [email protected] xoxo

  34. This is a wonderful idea has a gift for teachers. They always need all of these things.

  36. This is a wonderful gift idea for teachers. I will certainly keep it in mind as something to make for my granddaughters to give their teachers.

  40. I am a teacher and love your gift idea! I may just have to make some for my little one to give her teacher along with some for myself to help organize my desk!!!

  41. I always let My Girls’; teacher know right off that we have Crickets if she should need anything….We know they always do, This is such a great idea as always! This is my first Blog Hop and I am having a blast! God Bless!

  42. These are so cute. I don’t have any children to make them for but I could sure use some in my own scrap space.

  43. What a super idea for teacher’s. Something they don’t have to buy with their personal money!! Yeah for you.

  45. Joy, I’m so glad you joined Sarah for this blog hop!! Your caddies are too cute, different idea 🙂 I might have to use this one…I LOVE spoiling my 3 boys’ teachers with gifts all year, so I can always use fresh ideas!

    ~abbie over at cricut me that

  47. I love the little boxes. I need to figure out what I’m making for our teachers. I’m in denial that school is starting and not the summer was only productive in the area of loving and taking care of my babies.

  48. Those little boxes are super cute! I hadn’t thought about vinyl for decorating things like that! Back-to-school might be a great thing for moms, but for us teachers, it’s back to work. No more lolling about in my pjs until noon… lol!

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