I hope you all have enjoyed the projects shared by myself and the team for the May Release!

We have all been hard at work creating some eye candy for you all to help you get inspired by what you can do with the templates, stamps, and paper!

Today Katie has a super project to share with you all!

Here is what Katie Cotton had to say

A lot of times I’m making gifts for my super crafty friends, but it’s always tricky at what to make or give them that they might actually need!  Making a card maker a set of cards is sometimes a little silly when they make them already!  So i decided to turn the trendy tool tote into a super cute….

Now go Check out Katie‘s blog!

Now it is my turn!

That say’s it all doesn’t it? 

This sentiment is from the Lunch Box Love Notes Additions set!

Gift for teachers should be

1) From the heart! Truly it isn’t how much money you spend, it is always the thought that counts. IF someone can’t appreciate something “from the heart” then they aren’t worth giving anything to the next go round. I have done that in the past when things have gone unappreciated, and didn’t feel bad at all! 

2) Handmade: whenever possible! This doesn’t mean you have to BAKE 100 cookies! Prepackaged / store bought is acceptable and often preferred (from what I have heard). Also things your own children can do to partake is an added bonus for YOU and teacher alike.

 3) Practical-honestly does a teacher REALLY need another coffee mug? Not likely! BUT some COFFEE is a good idea. Of course organization is always a extra plus too.

4) Consumables! Those are always nice and welcome too.

All of that tucked into one thoughtful and functional gift!

That being said I think note-cards, notepads, and anything you can get at an office supply store is a great gift idea for teachers! Even gift cards to office supply places or bookstores!

Going with that theme if you want something that has ALL the qualities from 1-4 I mentioned about how about making a Trendy Tool Tote for the teacher?

What do you think about this?

I shrunk down JUST the front/back panel to 5 1/2 inches wide so it fit my supplies. I had measured the jars, and then adjusted my template, as I didn’t want/need the extra room. By changing just the width, I didn’t need to alter the side panels! I did however alter the handle to be 4 1/2 inches! , as well as my decorative from panel.

I think it is the perfect desk organizer.Finally something cute, and functional that the teacher (male/female) can actually keep on their desk, and get some use out of.

For the front of this I printed my Snips & Snails and Alphabet Soup Pretty Printables Digital paper, then punched into 7/8 inch squares, creating a quilt like block pattern.

The tag is from the All Tied Up! Circle collection. I stamped the flower ring, from Paper Pattern Pieces ©, in a Cranberry Crisp ink. I then layered a circle center of patterned paper, then added my much needed sentiment.

Just look how perfect the supplies we purchased fit inside this!

I added a stapler, and staple puller, ruler, note pad, set of notecards, some pencils, and even created a calculator cover to match!

The hangning tag I created is from the Lunch Box Love Notes © & Additions set.I adore the hanging lunch box tag,for that something extra! It is also a perfect place for your child to write their name!

Now the supplies are stored in smaller version Del Monte Fruit tin’s (that I fed the kids as a snack as I made this) which were rinsed out in the dishwasher, dried well then covered with the School Plaid Collection #2 Pretty Printables © digital paper.

Now cute does that look? Heck, they can even take out the cans and use those separately for dual storage! you can even adhere two or even 4 together to get a mega storage unit!

Perfect gift for ANYONE! Just alter the design to suit thier decor!

Supplies:

Pretty Packaging © template – Trendy Tool Tote

Pretty Impressions © Stamps- Lunch Box Love Notes © & Additions , Paper Pattern Pieces ©,

Pretty Printables © Digital Paper- School Plaid Collection 2, Alphabet Soup, and snips and snails

Cardstock by Couture Cardstock: OSW White, Sunflower

ohter-cranberry crisp

Ink: Momento

Pretty Pieces © Cut File- All Tied Up! Circle

Buttons by SEI

I hope you come back tomorrow for even more!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

The random.org winner for the Day #3 giveaway was # 59!

(for some reason I can’t get it to paste here :C)

Freida F |

There is just no end to your creativity! These are all sooo fabulous! LOVE the sentiments!
Hope you have a FABULOUS birthday!

 She has won:

Pucker Up template

You choice of Border Builder cut file

Puckered Up Patterns

Sensational Stems

Congrats Freida!!