Friday, August 20, 2010

Blogger's Challenge #165: Back to School

As you know, I am a first and second grade teacher and I am deep into getting ready for this school year!  When I saw this stamp set in the Summer Mini, I knew it was yet another "must-have!"  Pairing it with the Two Tags Bigz die, made the perfect combination for a bookmark!  I added my name with the Rough Type alphabet.

I needed a place to tuck my bookmark so I made a little pocket card.

The Spiral punch is a perfect accessory for a back to school card, creating the "torn-out paper" look.  Brads and Clips accessories also add a "school" feel.

Please check out what the other players have done with this challenge and thanks for looking!

21 comments:

Nikki Bond said...

This is fantastic! What a wonderful way to incorporate a bookmark into the design! {SMILES}

Patti Chesky said...

So cute Lisa! How's the classroom looking? I bet you're an awesome teacher!!!

Basement Stamper said...

Very cute, didn't even think about that spiral punch when creating this week.

BarbaraW said...

What a fantastic and practical first day card.

Marsha Fisher said...

Oh how fun! LOVE the bookmark idea :-D

Ida said...

Great bookmark and card. Love the A+ sentiment. How did I miss this set in the Summer Mini.

Lisa Somerville said...

Cute pocket card for the wonderful bookmark! Have a great school year1

Gayle Page-Robak said...

What an excellent idea...love it, Lisa.

Tami Black said...

I love children but I don't think I have the patience God gave a gnat so my hat is off to you! To be a teacher is one of the best professions in the world and I still remember my most favorite teachers fondly. They absolutely did change how I looked at myself and the possibilities. Great card -- good luck!

Kimberly Gajewski said...

From one teacher to another...I have to say that this is adorable Lisa! Wonderful idea! :D

Clara said...

Great idea, making a bookmark and inserting it into a pocket. Very cute!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Great bookmarks- I did not know you taught little ones- what a fun job- do you sing alot??? You must be patient! I really love the pocket card to put the bookmarks in too. TFS

MJ said...

Love it, I love cards that incorporate bookmarks. Great job.

Heidi Hihn said...

Wonderful job! Love the idea of a bookmark that can be used!

Stampin in the suburbs said...

Sweet. I love the embelisments.

Claudia Perry said...

What a neat idea - Love that pocket for the bookmark!

Lori said...

This is too cute, Lisa! Hope you have a fabulous school year!

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Very cre8tive Lisa, luv every element, happy schooll year!

Marilyn SanClemente said...

what a great idea with the bookmark!!

Jeannie said...

So clever! You must have loved this challenge! I love your idea!

Rachel Hope said...

Love the surprise bookmark! Fun!!!