Wednesday 27 June 2012

Card and box gift set for teacher

Good Morning!

I'm back again with the little gift Phoebe gave to her teacher yesterday.
It was really fun to make and is made with a cut file from My Time Made Easy.


Using the Cameo I cut the box from a sheet of 12x12" yellow card and before assembling it I added a 2" strip of Cosmo Cricket 'Material Girl' paper along the bottom. Next I added a strip of 'apple' patterned ribbon.
Following the instructions sent with the file I taped the box together and curled the petals at the top with a bone folder.
It's best to use a really strong double sided tape for the box ~ I use this one.


 I filled the box with sweets and tied the top closed with 3 lengths of Divine twine.

I cut two apples with the Cameo and layered the little pieces together adding some detail with Stampin' Up markers.  Then I glued them to the back and front of the pencil top.

 I added text to the little banner using print and cut with the Cameo and wrapped it around the pencil. This is the text on the back.


I used matching paper for the card, and the Wryn image and sentiment are from Tiddly Inks.
I coloured the image with Copics and then fussy cut around it.
Next I cut a white rectangle from white card, sponged distress inks (Spiced Marmalade and Worn Lipstick) around the edges and layered the Wryn image on top with foam pads.
I added glamour dust to the icing on the cupcake and glossy accents to the cherry on her head.
(although you can't see it in the photo very well!)


I also cut the sentiment with an oval nestabilities die and sponged it with the same distress inks while still in the die.
Before layering the card together, I tied seam binding around the measuring tape paper and popped a red button on the bow.


The card is 6"x6" and the box is just slightly taller.

It's just a simple gift but I wanted to let Mrs Lockhart know that Phoebe really enjoyed school this year ~ and that means a lot to me!
  She has taught primary 3 for quite a few years and then had to change to teach primary 1 this year so it can't have been easy!

Thanks for coming to visit again today!
I better try and get something done before I've to start the school runs ~ the day goes so quick doesn't it?

Hope you're having a good one :)
Take care
Sarah xx

I'm entering this in the following challenges:
MIM ~ anything goes linky party
Scrapbook Sisters ~ anything goes
City Crafter Challenge ~ make a gift
PTT ~ anything goes
Bunny Zoes ~ girls girls girls
Daisy Doodles ~ anything goes
My Grafico ~ bright summer colours
Sentimental Sundays ~ cute and girly
The Squirrel & the Fox ~ make it sparkle
Great Impressions ~ die cuts or punches
Creative Belli ~ anything but a card (everything is old!)

27 comments:

Vicky Hayes said...

You've really raised the bar with your amazing boxes this year Sarah! I love the shape of this one and the cute pencil. Lucky you to get the holidays now - I'm struggling! Vicky x

Sue said...

Oh WOW! All I can say is lucky teachers to get such fabulous gifts and cards from your children!
I love the gift box and pencil and the card is stunning. Such a sweet image and coloured beautifully. Your attention to detail is just fantastic.
Have a good day
Hugs Sue

Jenny said...

Yikes!! This is so creative and wonderful! What a great gift! Thanks for sharing with us at Great Impressions Stamps!

Marlena M. said...

Outstanding work on this gift and card! I love everything about it.

deb said...

Once again...this is amazing!
Such a clever gift idea!
Thanks for sharing and thank you for the nice comments you left for me!!

Debi

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

What a sweet and lovely gift, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

Chris said...

Sweet gift . is there a apple in it?

Sarah's Little Snippets said...

I filled it with sweets Chris...maybe an apple would have been better! x

MiniOwner said...

Sarah I would have been thrilled to pieces to have this when I was a teacher. Well done.
Sue x

cathi139 said...

wow, what a nice gift - beautiful. Maybe I should become a teacher to get such lovely present ;-)
Cathi

Jenny said...

Another delightful set Sarah, those teachers are so spoilt by your creativity!! I bet the children enjoyed handing the gifts out :0)
Jenny x

Sandy said...

Fab gift box and gorgeous card, lovely image and layout too. Thanks for linking up to Make It Monday this week
Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
Sandy DT

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

Love these Sarah! What a cute little box and your card is absolutely stunning. The image is super cute! :D

Unknown said...

What a sweet gift and card, so, so pretty!

Christine L said...

They're gorgeous! Bet Mrs Lockhart loved them!

Hugs
Christine x

Rebecca Deeprose said...

Lucky Mrs. Lockheart! Adorable!

Kathy said...

What a great teacher gift, I'm sure she loved it. Your coloring on Wrynn looks beautiful. Such a fun little set. So glad you joined the cute and girly challenge at Sentimental Sundays.

Julie Wilson said...

A lovely card and gift Sarah. Thank you for entering the Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge. Hugs xx

Alenka***** said...

It's beautiful! wonderful!Great work!

Henna said...

What a super card and box! The colors are just delicious =)

V's Sweet Ideas said...

Love the card! beautiful job!

Ros said...

This is so cute and I love the card too ... many thanks for playing at CCCB

Kasey ~ in Oz said...

One very lucky teacher! Beautiful project.

Followed your link from MIM. I'm 73, 81 & 83 this week. I'd love it if you to stop by and comment on your favourite one.

Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz

Sue from Oregon said...

Oh my...I LOVE this set-both daughters are teachers! This is an outstanding set!

Dana Joy said...

How cute is this??? Love it. I can't wait to get a Cameo so I can make items like this. Thanks for playing with us at PTT.

Unknown said...

This is such a perfect gift for a teacher. Just as cute as can be.. Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB!

Anonymous said...

Wow, another stunning gift set Sarah, I just love it! Love the gorgeous image on your matching card too!
Helen x