Cricut Holiday Birthday Teacher Gift Bag 12 Days of Christmas DAY TEN GIVE AWAY
Happy Merry Christmas Holiday Birthday to you!
Today is DS#2’s teacher’s b’day. Being that it is so near Christmas, I thought that I would make a holiday/birthday decorated bag to house the printable vinyl owl clipboard that I made her a few days ago.
For this project I used a bag that I had on hand and decorated it for this occasion. However, this is not your usual bag. It serves more than one purpose. Not only is it a cute holder, but because I used 3M Post It Craft Paper the images can be easily removed from the bag to add some holiday decor to the classroom! I thought that would be a really easy way for the teacher to quickly add some holiday fun. 😉
I used the Create A Critter Cricut cartridge to make that adorable reindeer. You can also see all of the Post It Craft Paper that I used. It comes in about 24 different colors! 😀
The First Layer
If you’re new to the Cricut, Create a Critter is a great cartridge to get started with. The layers are simple and quickly make a great effect. 😀 I also made my Joy’s Life Lots of Pun stamps with the Create a Critter cartridge in mind. You might enjoy using those things together.
The Second Layer
Here he looks a little like a spooky cow, but he’ll look better soon.
The Last Layer
Rudolph can’t lead the sleigh, unless we give him his famous nose. Don’t worry! I’ll see that he flies! 😉
Here I am cutting the Post It Craft paper. You can do all kinds of things with and to this paper. I’ve written on it, stamped it, used embossing powder, heat gun, glitter glue, etc. It really stands up to pretty much every crafting paper need. It’s very coolio.
I used Joy’s Life All Around Sentiments stamps to spruce up the plain yellow tag. I stamped directly onto the Post It Craft Paper and then punched out the stamp using a 1-1/2″ punch. The scalloped circle is also punched from Post It Craft Paper. I used a brown Copic marker to color the stems of the Christmas trees.
I think this stamp is perfect for this occasion. 😀
I used a white Signo gel pen to make all those little dots. You can see the pen in the previous photo.
This “To” and “From” stamp is also from All Around Sentiments. I find that I’m using theses stamps quite a lot lately, especially when making tags.
Now I just need to add the clipboard to the bag and have my son sign the “To” and “From” on the tag and we’re all done! YAY!
On the 10th Day of Christmas 3M Post-It Gave To One Winner….
3M Post-It is giving away a gift bag and Post-it® Craft Paper. The gift bag includes a variety of Post-it® Notes and other Post-it® products as well as some Scotch and 3M goodies! Retail value is over $50. To be eligible to win please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen by Random.org on December 13.
SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR THE 11th Day of Christmas and a Crafty Post & Give Away!!
Dear Joy,
You are so very clever! I am really going to have to get that 3M paper. Thanks for all the inspiration!
With Warm Regards,
Carol Broney
I’m lovin’ that bag! What a fun way to spruce up a plain ol’ yellow bag! I also love your new stamp sets, think I’m gonna have to invest in those!
Oh I’d love to win. I’ve wanted to try the 3M stuff.
Cute bag.
Christi
I absolutely LOVE that bag! I wish I had some time to try my own, but I have so much to do! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lynn
So cute, Joy I love it the reindeer is so cute.
Thank you for reminding me about that cute little reindeer on Create A Critter!! You gift bag turned out so cute. The teacher is going to love it! Thank you for a chance to win. I would love to try some of the Post It craft paper!!
Great bag! I’m sure she’ll love it especially with the owl clipboard!
I love to dress up bags for giving away pressies!!!
Great project and super cute!!!
Crystal
Love your gift bag idea. Love all of your little jokes. Soooo funny. Would love to try the craft paper
Super cool give away. That has been my favorite reindeer for Christmas projects.
How cute is all that:) I’m going to have to “borrow” this idea. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.
Pauline at tinkertoys dot net
oh no, where’s zippy? my husband asks me everyday about him :0) i would love that post paper, it’s so much better than gluing things. i wish i had it now for the christmas cards i’m making this year
Love the bag!! I can’t wait to use that cart (one of the many I haven’t had time to use) !! Thanks for the inspiration!!
I love that reindeer, he is adorable. I am going to have to get out my Create a Critter and create one, I have to admit I haven’t used that cart much yet but you have me inspired. I do not have any of the post it paper, it looks amazing, am definitely going to have to get some of that.
Thanks for the tutorial
Love the little reindeer!! My friend made the cutest card last night with him. The bag idea is fabulous!! Thx for another great idea Joy!!
Love the reindeer. I want create a critter. Hope it shows up under the tree 🙂 Cute card. Sad your 12 days of Christmas is coming to an end 🙁
That is such a cute gift bag! I have been dying to try Post It craft paper since you introduced it–thanks for the chance to win some!
Cute gifts.!
Love the sentiments and your ha ha’s hidden in your pics LOL!!!
I’ve wanted to try this paper out. Thank you again for the links.
These are so cute – I see another cartridge in my future!
Didn’t think I would want that cartridge until now. What a cute project. I need some 3m paper!!! CarolH:)
Joy your reindeer is so cute. What a great card for a teacher. You are so talented. Wanted to wish you a Happy Holiday. Have a special day.
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this is very cute! i even have this cartridge! overstock has this paper a little cheaper for anyone looking to buy it. i think i ordered every color there was lol.
charna
oh gosh! do you even know how much I want some of this paper??
Awesome how this looks Christmassy & Birthday-y at the same time! Great clipboard!!!
Wonderful give away as well guess I need to brush up on my Cricut products because I have not seen that 3M paper before
Joy love this project and all of them you have posted thus far….your blog really gets my creative juices flowing…Keep them coming
I love homemade bags and this is adorable. Love the way you dressed it up and your reindeer is so cute!
That is so cute, I love the way the reindeer and lights look cute out bigger than 3in. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love the gift bag! I just made a bunch of those reindeer for my sons schools bulletin boards. The 3m paper is something that I think I need to try out. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas!
Joy,
Super super cute. Never heard of this stuff before, I think 3M makes everything..lol
Hugs
Stacy
That is the cutest! Just received the Create a Critter cart in the mail this week and can’t wait to use it — may have to alter a few bags while I;m at it *wink*
The 3M paper looks awesome especially for the smaller pieces of the layers — it drives me crazy to glue those pieces down! TFS!!
What a cute gift bag! I love the fact that the recipient can re-use the reindeer and other cuts for other things because it isn’t permanently attached to the bag. Great idea! I love all the great ideas you share with us. Thanks so much!
I think Create a Critter will be the next cart I buy!
This is one of my favorite cartd. Just love this citter! Great job! TFS!
I just saw this paper at my local Joann’s near the cricut stuff. It looks so fun.
I love that the teacher can remove the reindeer etc and re use them. great idea
LOVE this, as always!! I have not seen a project of yours yet that I don’t like. I am going to have to try and do a cute clipboard! Thanks for sharing!
amandawoodau at hotmail dot com
This is so adorable!!!
I really can not wait until I am able to get this cartridge!! Thanks for sharing another great project. Where’s Zippy, he must be pooped from how busy you have been with creating all these projects for us to enjoy! Have a wonderful, crafty day!
Monique
bbnpgirl,
Zippy did some online shopping yesterday while I was gone. He bought himself something without asking and I banned him from today’s post. I’m interested to see what he got, but I had to lay down the law. He’ll be back tomorrow…if he behaves! 😉
~Joy~
guess I really need to check out that paper, this would be the perfect time 🙂
This is such a thoughtful homemade gift for your sons teacher. Those kind of gifts are always the special ones that the teachers really appreciates. Great idea!
Amy
How cute. As a teacher, I would love it!
Love the bag – super cute!!!
So cute! I really have to get me some of that Post-it paper!!
Oh how i wish Christmas would hurry…Post-It Craft Paper is on my “list”…I just know Santa will bring me some (wink, wink). Actually I ordered some and my younger daughter will wrap it and put it under the tree (gift from her)…I’m so excited! You always have such fabulous ideas to craft…I love visiting your blog daily just for the dose of inspiration! Thanks for all you do!
-tanya
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Adorable gift bag. I did run out and buy the post-it paper at joann. it was on sale last week for $4.79 a pack…what a bargain. This paper is perfect for the layering images…you make a mistake you can fix it! Really want to win this one!
I was just in my JoAnns and did not see it… I did pick up create a critter tho!! Cute project –
kacee
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Great bag! TFS
I think I like making the bags or boxes better than the gift itself sometimes. LOL. Great job, I want some of this paper badly
Off to Jo Ann’s to get some paper. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Love the removable and reusable decor concept!