Back to School | Chalkola Chalkboard Marker Sign

Today is the first day of back to school for these two kiddos. They were super excited to go and see all their friends and teachers again. I, on the other hand, have mixed feelings about their return to school. I pray for a safe return for all the students and teachers during this crazy pandemic we are living through.

This year's Back to School photo prop is brought to you by Chalkola. The kind people at Chalkola sent me these fun Chalk Markers and Sign to play with. At first, I was going to make a card for you using them (and still may) but I thought this sign was a fun way to celebrate the kid's first day back at school. Keep reading for details on how to buy and save on these fun markers!

Here are my two masked Ninja COVID fighting warriors. Tomás is in Grade 11 this year and Maia in Grade 9.

Love the smiles behind the masked faces.

Had to share Tomás' expression here. He was saying "Really Mom! I'm so thankful I only have to do this one more year." (Little does he know that I plan on taking these pictures even when they go to University, lol!)

Maia is super excited about being a "Grade 9'er", the highest grade in the school where she's been at since Pre-School.

Wishing my babies both a safe return to school. I am thankful Online Schooling is available to them should this return be short-lived. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed!

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First Day of School Teacher's Gift Card/Holder | SVGCuts

Hi guys!

Just wanted to share with you all the card I will be sending along with my kids for the teachers on Tuesday. This year they have a late start, probably because they went until the very end in June! Whatever the reason I am so grateful for the last few days!

So here are the First Day of School Teacher's Gift Cards I made! What teachers wouldn't love to receive these cuties?!

Here is what they look like on the inside.

I created some cutout tabs on the inside offset layer (3.5 inches apart) just make sure when you glue the layer down you don't glue them down! I also created the card using the bottom (yellow) layer by welding the flipped image of it together to create the base of the card. See the image below for the pieces I used to make the cards ;)

Here is a close-up so you can see the embossing, inking, and other embellishments! The backpack blues stamp comes from Craftin' Desert Divas School Zone set. Thought it was the perfect sentiment for teachers on their first day back ;)

Files for this card are a mash-up from SVGCuts, Miss Baker's Classroom SVG Kit.

Hope my little back-to-school creations, have inspired you to create gift cards of your own :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Personalized Teacher Tumblers | SVGCuts

Are you ready for school to be over?
I know I am and so are my kids, but I can almost bet the teachers are even more excited!

Today I want to share with you the year-end treats I made for these great teachers. These personalized teacher tumblers were super easy and quick to put together. This was the first time I layered vinyl on a project and I love how simple it was to do.

To make your own here is what you will need:

1. Tumblers
2. Black, green, red, white, gold vinyl sheets (Oracal 651)
3. Transfer tape
4. SVG Files from Miss Baker's Classroom SVG Kit and  Miss Karen's Back to School Bags SVG Kit
5. Font: Bernard MT Condensed
6. Silhouette Cameo / Electronic Cutting Machine

The only alteration I made to create this project, was to add the teacher's name to the red layer of the apple. By doing that when you cut it out, the name is already cut out of that layer. This will save you from worrying about getting perfectly straight letters! The rest was layering the pieces of vinyl onto each other. Begin with the black layer of the apple, followed by the red, green leaf, gold worm, white eyes, and then the black again for the eyes and glasses. The tricky part is aligning the layers, so make sure you have great lighting to see through the transfer paper. Also, use a straight edge (credit card/ruler) to press out the air bubbles as you add each layer.

Hope this has inspired anyone still looking for that quick last-minute teacher gift. If you have any questions, I would love to hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

 Miss Baker's Classroom SVG Kit

Miss Karen's Back to School Bags SVG Kit

Year End Teacher 3D Shaped Paper Gifts | SVGCuts

Hello Everyone! 

Have you missed me? I've been away on a few trips since my last post, for those who follow me on Instagram you all know where I have been ;) Check it out if you already haven't!

Anyways, on to today's post... Year-end Teacher gifts! Can you believe it? Another year has just flown by... still feels like my kids just started school yesterday! Hopefully, summer won't feel like it flies by too!

To thank the teachers at the end of the year I always like to make them something to remember my kids by! Both my kids have loved having their teachers this year and they truly are fantastic people! This is the least I could do to thank them :)

For my daughter's Teacher here is a 3D Apple Box... at least this apple will last forever! Is it not just the cutest thing?! Thanks for a great year Mrs. O!

The files used for this apple come from SVG Cuts Miss Baker's Classroom SVG Kit and Miss Karen's Back to School Bags SVG Kit.

Here is the open Apple. Perfect for some treats!

Here is the 3D Soccer Ball made for my son's Teacher! My son says he is a huge Soccer Fan! Plus it's perfect for the FIFA World Cup games going on right now! GO Team Portugal! Thanks for everything, Mr. V!!!

Here is the open Soccer Ball! Again, a great little treat box!

The files for this 3D Soccer Ball come from SVGCuts Fun and Games SVG Kit. Super easy and quick to put together too!

And lastly, a few Thank You Cards! This card comes from Back to the Books SVG Kit. If you are looking to make teacher gifts now or for when the kids start back to school again, make sure you stop by SVGCuts for tons of School project ideas. 

Hope these projects have inspired you for the next time you need a Teacher's Gift!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

3D Paper Back Pack | SVGCuts

My kids start school already tomorrow, where has the summer gone *as I dry weepy eye's*  :( 

So for today, I want to share with you all this cute 3D Paper Back Pack I made for my daughter's teacher!

This awesome file from SVGCuts is super quick and easy to put together. 

The file comes from their Back to the Books SVG Kit. The cute patterned paper I used is from Fleurette Bloom's School Days Paper Pack. If you're still looking for last-minute school projects you should definitely check out these links!

Here's a closer look! The backpack is the perfect size to fill up with a few goodies. Great for someone headed back to school!

I hope her teacher is gonna love it as much as I do! Also, if you haven't yet check out the cool 3D sneaker I made for my son's teacher!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy Crafting :)

3D High Top Paper Shoe | SVG Cuts

Hi Everyone!

With back to school around the corner, I've been busy creating some fun school-themed projects. Check out this cool sneaker. Don't you just love it?! 

It makes the perfect little back-to-school treat. Surprise your kids with it, or fill it with some treats and give it to the Teacher. Whoever you give it to they will surely love it!

The sneaker file comes from Back to the Books SVG Kit. I definitely want to check it out, so many fun files in this kit!

The pattern paper I used comes from Fleurette Bloom's latest paper collection ABC 123 Paper Pack. Love the chalkboard scribble look. If you're looking for a school-themed paper you'll also want to check out her School Days Paper Pack.

This fun tag was created with the Print and Cut feature of the Silhouette. I have to say I'm really enjoying this function, not only do I save on paper... I also save on stamps!

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Happy Crafting :)



3D Apple Treat Box | Back to School Gift For Teacher | SVGCuts

HELLO! I'm finally back from our European travels! Yay! The trip was amazing, but I am glad to be home :) I know you all must have been going through a bit of withdrawal from my blog, lol! No worries I already have the crafting itch... so I've already started crafting away! Yes, it's back to REALITY... and as you might have already noticed I have made some changes to the appearance of the blog... I guess that will always be changing and under construction! But what do you think so far...better right?

So yesterday was the first day of school for the kids... Their school actually started last week, but we were still away. I don't think they minded at all missing a few days! So here they are just before leaving for school. Maia is in grade 1 and Tomas is in grade 3. I can't believe that they are this big already! Time just keeps flying!

So here are the treats I made for the teachers this year. What teacher doesn't like apples? Especially when they're filled with chocolates?! I hope they like them... I love how they turned out!

Here is a closer look, aren't they adorable?!

The files for the 3D Apple come from SVG Cuts MISS BAKER'S CLASSROOM SVG KIT. I can't say enough good things about their files. Mary is amazing at what she does! The paper I used is from Fancy Pants Designs, their Off to School collection.

I hope you liked them too!
Happy crafting :)

3D Paper School House Treat Boxes for Teachers | SVGCuts

Yeaaaaah! School is almost done!!! My kids are so excited for the summer holidays to begin... they have started the countdown a while ago, LOL! 

My son is even more excited he gets to miss the last week of school... even though they are the fun school days, he really doesn't care! He leaves tonight with my In-laws for Portugal! He is so excited, I'm sure going to miss my little man :'( Well join them there in August!

So because today was his last day of school I wanted him to give his teacher a little gift to thank her for all her help this year... (I think teachers have the hardest job! They deserve so much more!!!) Of course I made the same gift for my daughter's teacher, but she won't receive it until next week! Hopefully, Mrs. Stiksma doesn't show Mrs. Esser, LOL!

 Aren't the School Houses adorable!!! The cutest part is that they are totally functional, flip open the roof and they are gift boxes! Fill them up with goodies and they could also be used as bookends :)  What teacher would love them? 

The files I used come from SVG Cuts SCHOOL DAYS SVG KIT. LOVE their files!!! (I did have to enlarge the files to accommodate the size of my gifts) The cardstock comes from DCWV, the Grade School Stack, all cut with the Cameo.

Used the apple file to make a tag!

And here is what goes inside the gift box! Love personalized gifts... just makes it that more special! Thank you, Mrs. Esser! Maia is sure going to miss you!!!

Thank you Mrs. Stiksma! Tomas adores you and will miss you very much!

Etched the bottom of the glass with the kids' names :)

A perfect fit inside the School House gift box! Add tissue paper and perhaps a coffee gift card and DONE!

I'll post some pics of how I etched the glass mugs in my next post!

Thanks for stopping by,