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    Friday
    May212010

    teacher appreciation

    Mrs. Cammack taught Aidan in Kindergarten.  And 1st grade.  She is fantastic, and flowers or treats or cutesy crafts obviously can't properly thank the woman enough for her patience with my wiggly firstborn recess-lover.  Really I think the woman should head out on a Mexican Riviera cruise the day after school ends.  But that's not in my budget.  So something else had to be done. 

    And it had to be simple. 

    It was made even simpler by Mandi picking up all the supplies before coming to my house today.  Everyone should have a Mandi sister.  But if you aren't so lucky, these are the materials you will have to pick up instead to do this project:  plain note cards & envelopes, textured paper, thread, red ink pad.  I provided the Apple.  

    Stamping was quick and I love how the ink picked up the details of the apple.  I stamped apples with the joy schoolers last October using acrylic paints.  It was not nearly so lovely.  We added a simple stem with brown marker and used the sewing machine to stitch the paper's edges. 

    sidenote:  my thumbnail still bears the marks of my red cake nightmare of yesterday...

    that post will be coming next.

    Reader Comments (11)

    Very cute! I need to come up with something. This looks like a little too much work on my end! lol
    May 21, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJaime
    These cards are awesome and such a thoughtful gift!
    May 22, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJill S.
    Darling! And your banner is so, so cute. That dress!
    May 22, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermichelle
    Oh, oh, oh! These are perfect. You always add just the right touch. Is your middle name Embellishment by chance?
    May 22, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterNeighbor Jane Payne
    I love all the stitching - around the cards, between posts, around the banner. I am going the lame route this year and just contributing my $10 to the group gift some other mom organized and calling it done. I don't know if that is a reflection on me and where I'm at or on the teachers they had this year.
    May 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterBarb
    A-dorable! I love the apple stamp. I've done it with my kids and craft paint, and you are right; this is way cuter!
    May 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMarie
    Always fun crafting with you. . . . and I think everyone should have an Amy sister who finds good ideas on the internet!
    May 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMandi
    Way cute!
    May 25, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterVella
    Happy Birthday today!! And, I keep checking back for pics of the red cake, to no avail. I really want to see it!!
    May 31, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAngie Ras
    These are darling! What a cute idea!
    June 2, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterPrice Cream Parlor
    I LOVE these!! What a great idea....I may have to steal it!!
    June 11, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterNichole

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