Sunday, August 2, 2015

Back to School --PP256 and Fm219

July 26, 2015


It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players!  This week the lovely, Jaydee is our hostess.  This week's them is "It's Hip to be Square!"  I can't help but think about Huey Lewis when I look at the image!  I adore square cards!  I think they are so fun and different!  We can't wait to see what you create!  


Miss Addison starts first grade tomorrow and I made a card for her to give to one of her teachers.  I love to make school themed cards.  I guess after 27 years of teaching, I still think I have to get ready for another school year.  LOL!  

 I am also entering my card in Friday Mashup Challenge.  Their challenge is also make a square card.

My card base is Daffodil Delight (5 X 5).  The next layer is Real Red (4 3/4 X 4 3/4).  I used the fabulous Doddlebug-Back to School 6 X 6 paper pack for the patterned papers.  The sentiment was stamped on black card stock in Versa Mark and heat embossed with white embossing powder. I used a sponge dauber with white ink to give it the chalkboard effect.  I used the Apothecary Framelits to cut out the sentiment. 
A yellow ribbon was wrapped around the layers.  I added two real red buttons and used white Baker's twine for the bows.  An arrow paper clip was added for fun.  All teacher's need paper clips!  Right?


So happy you stopped by my blog today!  Please leave a message!  I love to hear from you!  

Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspirations from our design team and I hope that you will play along with our challenge this week.



Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
  1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
  2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
  3. Please link your card to no more than three challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
  4. Have fun!



 All stamping products are welcome! Thank you for joining the Paper Players this week.  

Have a wonderful week!!
HUGS!
Claire



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23 comments:

  1. stampwithamykAugust 2, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    What a cute card Claire! The colors are perfect and I love your design. I can't believe that my kids go back to school next week! :)

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM

      Thank you, Amy! It is hard to believe that it is time for school! XX

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  2. stampwithsandyAugust 2, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Claire you certainly know how to rock these back to school cards! You've got the most adorable collection of papers and stamps. Love!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 2, 2015 at 6:01 PM

      Sandy, I love school themed papers! I love school supplies! I miss things about teaching! Thanks so much for you kind words! XX

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  3. Nance LeedyAugust 2, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Awww, any teach would love to receive this cutie! Your details are always fabulous, Claire--love those papers, the little clip and the chalkboard tag is perfect. Way to rock the square!

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  4. Maria RodriguezAugust 2, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    OOOHH!! I'm loving this card!!! This paper is awesome and your card amazing. Any teacher would love to receive this beauty on the first day of school. Let's hear it for all the fabulous teachers out there!!!!!
    Thank you for sharing with The Paper Players.

    Maria Rodriguez
    www.swimbikerunandstamp.blogspot.com

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 2, 2015 at 6:02 PM

      Thank you very much, Maria! Yes, YIPPEE! for all the fabulous teachers! XX

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  5. Amy KunkleAugust 2, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Ah Claire! I'm in total denial that kids are almost back to school, eek!! You card is bright and cheery, I love the primary colors and chalkboard accent. As always, thanks for playing along at the Friday Mashup! ~amy

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    1. Claire BroadwaterAugust 2, 2015 at 6:02 PM

      Thank you very much, Amy! It is hard to believe that it is time for school! XX

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  6. jaydeeAugust 2, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Claire, I love this card.... and I know Miss Addison's teacher will love it, too. I am in love with that DSP and the blackboard frame and the arrow paper clip is the perfect finishing touch. Awesome card. You just proved that it is hip to be square :-)
    Hugs
    jaydee

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  7. laurieAugust 2, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    I love all the layers! That DP is so awesome and I love how you used it here,just a perfect back to school card!

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  8. laurieAugust 2, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    I love all the layers! That DP is so awesome and I love how you used it here,just a perfect back to school card!

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  9. LeAnneAugust 2, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    What a fun square card...although I am NOT ready for anything back-to-school yet! I am still in the throes of summer, swimming and the beach! But I love your papers and your chalkboard image is fabulous!

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  10. UnknownAugust 2, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Such a STANDOUT in the crowd card, Claire! The primary colors are so perfect for back to school. All the studious details make it so awesome!

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  11. UnknownAugust 2, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Such a STANDOUT in the crowd card, Claire! The primary colors are so perfect for back to school. All the studious details make it so awesome!

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  12. UnknownAugust 2, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Such a STANDOUT in the crowd card, Claire! The primary colors are so perfect for back to school. All the studious details make it so awesome!

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  13. Lisa EltonAugust 2, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    I love the bright happy colors Claire, perfect for a back to school card!!

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  14. LindaAugust 3, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    A very nice card for back to school. My grandson would love it! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.

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  15. Ann SchachAugust 5, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Adorable and fun, Claire! I LOVE the pattern paper you used. Primary colors are always so bright and cheerful!

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  16. Joanne James - The Crafty OwlAugust 9, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    I just love this card Claire - had to go and see if I could find the papers online and managed to source them through Amazon - yippee! I hope Miss Addison had a great first week as a First Grader!

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  17. Shannon JaramilloAugust 11, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    This is SO cute!!

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