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Back to School Chalkboard

21
Aug
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Hi everyone! Amanda here today with a fun and easy DIY back to school chalkboard project.

Back to School Logo

During the school year I constantly nag my kids to get their homework and chores finished before bedtime. Their biggest excuse is that they “forget” so I created an erasable chalkboard to help them “remember” and to help me cut down on the nagging.

Back-to-School Clipboard by Amanda Coleman using #BirthdayWishes collection from @PebblesIncRecently I was browsing the school supplies section at my local store and picked up a clipboard. Not because I needed a clipboard but because I wanted a clipboard. It wasn’t until a few days later as it sat around home that I came up with the idea of turning it into a chalkboard. With a few basic crafting supplies and some chalkboard paint, I turned it into a colorful chalkboard to help keep the kids organized during the upcoming school year.

Back-to-School Clipboard by Amanda Coleman using #BirthdayWishes collection from @PebblesIncI personalized the chalkboard using some brightly colored Thickers.  Adding each kid’s name will help ensure there is no confusion when it comes to chore time.

Back-to-School Clipboard by Amanda Coleman using #BirthdayWishes collection from @PebblesIncI added some more color and texture by tying pieces of ribbon around the clip on the clipboard.

Back-to-School Clipboard by Amanda Coleman using #BirthdayWishes collection from @PebblesIncI adhered a handful of colorful buttons to act as bullet points for my daughter’s to-do list.

Back-to-School Clipboard supplies by Amanda Coleman using #BirthdayWishes collection from @PebblesIncPainting a clipboard with chalkboard paint is simple.  I simply applied two coats of chalkboard paint with a foam craft brush.

Back-to-School Clipboard by Amanda Coleman using #BirthdayWishes collection from @PebblesIncBefore I painted the clipboard with chalkboard paint, I masked off the clip with some washi tape.

Back-to-School Clipboard by Amanda Coleman using #BirthdayWishes collection from @PebblesIncI embellished the clip by tying on strips of ribbon.  Each piece of ribbon is about 5″ long and is tied to the clip with a single knot.

Back-to-School Clipboard by Amanda Coleman using #BirthdayWishes collection from @PebblesIncAlthough the clip on the clipboard is covered with ribbon, it is still functional.  Use the clip to help the kids remember what they need to take to school the next day.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Amanda

Supplies:
BIRTHDAY WISHES BUTTONS 24/PKG
BIRTHDAY WISHES THICKERS ALPHA STICKERS
PREMIUM RIBBON VALUE PACK
DIY SHOP CHALKBOARD PAINT
Clipboard

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Amanda Coleman, back to school, Chalkboard

Step by Step Back to School layout

20
Aug
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Hi everyone! This is Eva Pizarro and today I wanted to show a step by step tutorial of this back to school layout. This line is super cute and perfect for your school photos, my favorite are those little stickers with apples, stars, etc.

Back to School Logo

To do this layout you will need:

  • back to school papers
  • Back to School embellishments
  • a background cut with an electronic cutting machine

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Star with a white background and attach some rulers cut from the patterned paper to the top and bottom of your page

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Cover some spaces in your background with some patterned paper circles and attach to your layout.

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Attach your photo and use one of the stickers as your title. I wanted to use some foam dots underneath the sticker so I sprinkled it with some baby powder first.

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Embellish with some of those cute mini stickers. I also used some foam dots to give dimension.

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Finish your layout with the year (I used the Birthday Wishes Alphas) and some final touches here and there.

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Here are some close ups.

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Step by Step layout by @evapizarrov using the #backtoschool line by @pebblesinc

Supplies:
Back to School Scissors (732418)
Back to School Apples (732420)
Back to School Rulers (732421)
Back to School Accent & Phrase Stickers (732347)
Back to School Mini Accent Stickers (732349)

Filed Under: Tutorial Tagged With: back to school, Eva Pizarro, Layout

Personalized Cards for Teacher

19
Aug
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Hello Pebbles Friends!  It’s Wendy Sue Anderson here today sharing a fun teacher gift using the Back to School collection.

Back to School Logo

It doesn’t take a lot of time to make a set of personalized note cards for your child’s teacher, and it makes a great little back-to-school gift!

Personalized Teacher Cards for Back To School Gift by @wendysue using the #backtoschool collection by @pebblesinc

I used the “back to school” collection to make a set of mini cards.  To begin, I cut several 3″ squares of patterned paper. Next, I cut several strips of patterned paper, approximately 1 1/4″ x 3″ and placed them near the bottom of each paper square.

Personalized Teacher Cards for Back To School Gift by @wendysue using the #backtoschool collection by @pebblesinc

I removed several circle shaped stickers from the sticker sheets.  I punched circles from cardstock to mount each sticker (because I wanted to remove the sticky backs).  And I added a foam adhesive square to the back of each round sticker.

Personalized Teacher Cards for Back To School Gift by @wendysue using the #backtoschool collection by @pebblesinc

I printed the text directly on to white cardstock, “A note from Mrs. Sessions” and cut each one into a small banner with notches in the end.  I placed the personalized banner and the round stickers on each patterned paper square.

Personalized Teacher Cards for Back To School Gift by @wendysue using the #backtoschool collection by @pebblesinc

 Finally, I cut several 3 1/4″ square card bases from American Crafts “Weave” cardstock and adhered the patterned squares onto each one.

Personalized Teacher Cards for Back To School Gift by @wendysue using the #backtoschool collection by @pebblesinc

To complete the gift, I embellished the front of a 3 1/2″ square acetate box with patterned paper and stickers, plus a little personalized banner so she’ll know who the gift is from.  We are excited to share this fun little gift with Seth’s teacher when we head back to school, and I’m sure she’ll appreciate the cute little notes she can send home with special students on occasion.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today – I hope this project gave you some fun ideas, not only for teachers, but friends, relatives, and more!

Supplies:
Back To School Scissors Patterned Paper
Back To School Apples Patterned Paper
Back To School Rulers Patterned Paper
Back To School Accent & Phrase Stickers|18
Back To School Accent & Phrase Stickers|10
Back To School Accent Stickers |6
American Crafts “Caramel” Cardstock
American Crafts “White” Cardstock
American Crafts Foam Tab Adhesive
American Crafts “This to That” Adhesive
Acetate Box

Filed Under: Cards Tagged With: back to school, Cards, Wendy Sue Anderson

I Love School Layout

18
Aug
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Back to School is often a happy, exciting, and fun time. And, is often filled with feelings of butterflies-in-your-stomach, too. Renee Zwirek is sharing a first day of school layout that uses the Back to School line.

Back to School LogoI just had to scrap these photos of my youngest daughter’s, Payton, first day of Kindergarten. Of course, she was feeling nervous and anxious on her first day. But, here you can see how brave and happy she was. The Back to School collection was the perfect complement for these photo’s with its color palette and fun school icons. I couldn’t help but use the “I love school” sticker for my title. The design and colors are too cute!

Capture those sweet moments of their first day back at school with this darling layout by @reneezwirek using the #BacktoSchool collection from @PebblesInc.

My absolute favorite is this pattern paper with the ledger design. And, the first thing I did was this stamping. I just couldn’t wait. I used the From Me to You Roller Date Stamp to document the teacher’s name, room number, and grade. It was too fun for me. Payton got so teary-eyed when she saw her old teacher’s name stamped onto the paper. She loved her so much and misses her still.

Capture those sweet moments of their first day back at school with this darling layout by @reneezwirek using the #BacktoSchool collection from @PebblesInc.

I also used a variety of Pebbles stamps for these fun phrases and dates. I especially love the “BABY’S FIRST” phrase on the Special Delivery Boy Roller Phrase and Date Stamp, because “Baby” is Payton’s nickname. Just perfect.

Capture those sweet moments of their first day back at school with this darling layout by @reneezwirek using the #BacktoSchool collection from @PebblesInc.

I loved using this frame as my journaling spot. Of course, I sprinkled these great sticker icons around my journaling. The little school bus zooming along is probably my favorite.

Capture those sweet moments of their first day back at school with this darling layout by @reneezwirek using the #BacktoSchool collection from @PebblesInc.

Supplies:
Back to School Scissors (732418)
Back to School Apples (732420)
Back to School Rulers (732421)
Back to School Accent & Phrase Stickers (732347)
Back to School Phrase Stickers (732348)
Back to School Mini Accent Stickers (732349)
Back to School Accent Stickers (732351)
Back to School Frames (331810)
From Me to You Roller Date Stamp (732278)
Special Delivery Girl Roller Phrase & Date Stamp (732464)
Special Delivery Boy Rub-Ons (732460)
Special Delivery Boy Roller Phrase & Date Stamp (732468)
American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (61709)
American Crafts This to That 3 Pack Solid Adhesive Runner and Refills (61740)
American Crafts Amy Tangerine Ready Set Go Premium Ribbon Value Pack (89428)

Filed Under: Layout Tagged With: back to school, Layout, Renee Zwirek

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