This week's Just Us Girls Inspiration Challenge is brought to us by Tangii and she has found this delightful school supply cake for us to work from (you can click on the image to enlarge it if you like).
Of course I immediately thought of Verve's Teacher's Count set! So many wonderful sentiments and perfect for this challenge. I went with the wood paneled background and the black was screaming blackboard so that is the route I went, turning the blackboard into a hanging sign on a wood wall. I added a ruler by cutting some paper from Echo Park's Paper and Glue pad and an apple in the corner for good measure.
The rest of the JUGS team has some wonderful samples to get your inspiration going, so head on over to the Just Us Girls blog,
and check out what the Design Team has created. Then put your creative
genes to work and add your card/project to the challenge post on the
JUGS blog for the chance to be chosen as the Chic of the Week.
Good to be back creating again, though my two weeks off has definitely slowed the creative genes down a bit. No time to fully enjoy creating for a bit yet as it is a busy time of year preparing for school and squeezing out the most we can from the simply amazing summer weather we have enjoyed for the past two months. Come September things should settle down to a more regular posting schedule. Until then, thanks for your patience!
What's In It?
Stamps: Teachers Count (Verve Stamps)
Paper: On The Bright Side (My Minds Eye), Paper and Glue (Echo Park), Black,
Ink: Black, Real Red, Garden Green, White Craft Ink (Stampin' Up), VersaMark
Accessories: Apple Die Set ( A Cut Above by Verve), White Embossing Powder, 5/8" Red Satin Ribbon, Twine, Dimensionals
I lobe that stamp set, the apple is so funky! Twine just finishes off everything doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI love how you made this a little hanging chalk board. Absolutely adorable Marisa!
ReplyDeleteSO different from your usual style, but so very effective. It's brilliant. xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet card Marisa! Love your take on both challenges!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun hanging it on a wood wall ;) -- great card~
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this card, Marisa! The colors, patterns, and design!
ReplyDeleteTHAT is a GREAT stamp, and you showcased it, like the grade "A", crafty rockstar that you ARE! <3 SUCH a fun interpretation of our fabby photo! I love the WHOLE palette, color, composition, MATERIALS - this card is SURE to move you to the FRONT of the class! :o)
ReplyDeleteMarisa, Love your take on this week's photo! Love the apple, and the added twine...it looks great with the panel background! Glad you have enjoyed your summer and have had great weather. Ours was gorgeous until about a month ago and now it's blazing hot! Just in time for recess duty at school...NOT!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
This is so adorable. I love that stamp set and the way you used it along with the wood background paper. You deserve an A+
ReplyDeleteLove the bg paper and this chalkboard/sentiment is perfect for back to school - I give you an A+ too! Whoever gets this is very lucky! Hugz!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Marisa. I really like that paneled wall in the bg and the ruler paper was just perfect. The apple was a must. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the wood paneling behind the chalkboard and I like that your chalkboard is clean and neat! A great card for a teacher to let her know how much she or he is appreciated!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh....how cute! LOVE that apple!!
ReplyDeletelooks like an adorable little chalkboard sign.
ReplyDeleteI love that little blackboard on the wood background! That little apple is a sweet touch!
ReplyDeleteSuper duper cute card Marisa! Love it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Love the sentiment - very clever!
ReplyDeletexx
I love this! and I LOVE that sentiment :) Another fabulous creation girl!
ReplyDeleteAnother darling card. I just love the bakers twine on this one. It adds the little extra umph!
ReplyDeleteBear Hugs,
Carol