Good Morning and Happy Hop Day! :) You are probably arriving here from Tenia Nelson's super-hip blog and, if you are, you're right on track! Today, DeNami Designs is celebrating the annual rite of passage for children and parents alike -- Back-to-School! I have to admit that when I first heard this was going to be the theme for this month's hop, I was a wee bit thrown… I don't have kids, have been out of school for a hot minute or two, and kinda only think about Back-to-School long enough to realize it coincides directly with more traffic on my commute to work! :-/
But then I stopped and thought about it, and remembered that I was actually one of those nerdy kids who liked school -- nay, loved school. And I always looked forward to the end of summer and starting back to class -- new school supplies (shocker, huh? Especially given what my adult hobby has turned out to be… :), new clothes, waiting for the day they'd post the lists of what teacher you'd been assigned to (and which of your friends were assigned to the same class)…. all of it!
So what says Back-to-School better than a spiral notebook and an apple for teacher? Nothing, I tell you! With that in mind, here's my card:
For this card, I knew I wanted to use the apple stamp from this Petit Fours set, so I decided to pair it with this leaf stamp to create my own patterned paper for my origami bow. For the sentiment, I used this Petit Fours set combined with my own writing (no judgement, please! :) Finished it all off with some glitter and there you have it!
I hope you like it and think it's worthy of a passing grade! :) Speaking of a passing grade, I'm about to pass you straight to the head of the class -- to Amy Smidebush's blog, where I'm certain she's created something worthy of the dean's list! :) If you get lost somewhere along the way, or just want to start hopping from the beginning, remember you can always just head back to the DeNami Designs blog to get the full list in order!
I hope you enjoy today's hop and find lots to inspire you! Remember to leave comments all along the hop for a chance to win one of two mini shopping sprees from the DeNami website! :) You have until 11:59 pm PST Monday, 9/10/12 to leave your comments!
And now…. Class Dismissed! :)
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Love how you made your own paper with your stamps! And adding your own handwriting for your sentiment is awesome!
ReplyDeleteok this is hands down the awesome-est (i make words up as the English language fails me) creation! love your stamped origami bow, your handwritten 'teacher' with the green dots anchoring each tip...and your coloring is fabulous! A+!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper duper cuteness!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card.. Love the different colored dots.. and the apples are just so great!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome ... really love the bow you created and your DP! ;o)
ReplyDeleteI like how you stamped your bow!
ReplyDeleteLove the patterned paper you created..super cute. And the bow..how fun is that? Great card.
ReplyDeleteFantastic. Love the stamped bow. I'd love a link for a tutorial on how to do that with paper. It's adorable.
ReplyDeleteLoving that bow you made...and matching pattern paper. Great job! Glad you joined in on the hop.
ReplyDeleteWow, this back-to-school card is darling!! I love the paper bow idea--very original and creative, Jen!
ReplyDeleteVery fun card. I love the apples and leaves together.
ReplyDeletethat bow is something else! and great black/pen accents on the apples - thanks for hopping!
ReplyDeleteReally cute design.
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of color and texture...love this card!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Jen!! So cute and colorful and great for back to school. And I'd say YOU made the dean's list with that fantastically creative paper bow that you made!! Love this to pieces!
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet card! That oragami bow is divine...and so is your own handwriting!
ReplyDeleteEverything matches so nice! Love your bow!
ReplyDeleteCute card, love the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, and I am absolutely madly in love with that apple paper bow!! BRILLIANT!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper awesome card! You are so talented! I love your stamped origami bow--very clever idea! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love your handwriting! And the bow is fantastic!! Super cute card.
ReplyDeleteI am in jaw dropping awe! Everything from you handwriting (yes, YOUR handwriting) to that fab bow you created is PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever creation, very fun!!
ReplyDeletesuch an awesome card....i think whomever gives this to the teacher would quickly become the teacher's pet:)
ReplyDeletePassing grade?? I think you got an A+!
ReplyDeleteLove the apple-adorned origami bow, and your handwriting - complete with the dots at the ends of the letters - fits the card perfectly!
Oh my goodness--you nailed it! Absolutely terrific card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun take on the sketch, and I like how you got creative and worked with the theme of the DeNami Blog Hop! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteA+. And can we go back to origami bow? That needs some more attention I do believe! And you colored those apples?? I totally thought it was PP. I loved BTS too, I think it might be why I love Fall so much now. Or just getting new junk. Probably the new junk.
ReplyDelete*gasp* BEST CARD IN THE HOP SO FAR!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my word Jennifer, this is awesome. Your project just takes the cake.
I loved school too and would have been over the moon with something as cool as this. You rock.
Great card! I love it! Those apples look great and I love that origami bow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun take on the sketch I say also very lovely work and love the apples
ReplyDeleteI love your layout. Your own writing it what adds the personal touch to the card- that is the part that people love!!! I really like the apple and the bow you made and the embossing with some circles colored...just LOVE it all!
ReplyDeletethere are so many fun parts to this card. Love the torn edge on your paper right out of a notebook it appears! Love these blog hops and finding your blog
ReplyDeleteSOOOO CUTE! LOVE your origami bow made from handstamped paper!!!! ADORABLE! And the sentiment is PERFECT! Your handwriting is awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteHey chickadee! I hope your trip went well. Just stopping by to say I nominated you for a Liebster award! http://scrapsbymel.blogspot.com/2012/09/exciting-news.html
ReplyDeleteThis is so creative. Pretty design. Designing looks to me so tough job. I have worked for the Scratch Cards Printing and designing company and i realize there that designing needs so effort, and you have done great job. I really appreciate your work. Thanks for sharing.
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