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BACK TO SCHOOL ART JOURNAL PAGE
I wanted to work with bright primary colors that evoke school for my page. I stamped multiple parts of the image so I could make the tools different colors. Then I fussy cut them out.
Next, I positioned them on the primary image and popped some of them up for dimension.
My final step was to hand letter "back to school" around the edges. This could also be used as a large embellishment in a scrapbook.
BACK TO SCHOOL SLIMLINE CARD
My second project is a slimline card using the school supplies.
I stamped part of the image on the envelope, and blended ink over sections of the image.
Here you can see how the image wraps around to the back of the card. I used Scribble Sticks to color the card, then blended with a water brush.
detail...
Image wraps around the back of the card...
My final step was to add some splatter using a scribble stick I dipped in water.
This could be sent to your favorite teacher or student at the beginning of the school year.
Two easy peasy projects to get you ready for back to school fun!
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Simon Says Stamp Slimline card and envelope
awesome cards
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colored pencils! A perfect back to school card!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the slim line one
ReplyDeleteGreat Journal page and I love the SL card design!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are such cute back to school cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards
ReplyDeleteWow! These cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love the slimline design!
ReplyDeletecute cards
ReplyDeleteOkay, two great cards, and I loved the "journaling" on the first one around the edges!
ReplyDeleteFun cards for back to school!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love these! You obviously spent a lot of time on these with the fussy cutting!
ReplyDeleteThose are just plain wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat set for teacher cards and to motivate students. Awesome work, Maura.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. The school supplies background looks like so,much fun to work with
ReplyDeleteThis stamp set is great for teachers, students, and crafters!
ReplyDeleteYou put a lot into these cards, with hand writing, fussy cutting,etc. and it was well worth the effort. It was also a reminder to me to decorate the envelopes, as I rarely think to do that. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteEverything is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects! Love them!
ReplyDeletegreat cards - perfect for teachers
ReplyDeleteWonderful, fun cards. Back-to-School time will be here before we know it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great assortment of cards for going back to school for students or teachers.
ReplyDeleteYur cards are so Cute & Fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteAs a recently retired teacher, these school-themed stamps are giving me all the feels! Love your cards! :)
ReplyDeleteDarling cards! Perfect for any teacher!
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun!
ReplyDeleteThe background you chose makes those colors just pop! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute cards!
ReplyDeleteFun cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects--the art journal cover is terrific and the card too!
ReplyDeletereally clever and different
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteFun cards, great ideas!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see the SSS small blending brushes on one of your pictures. I ordered 7 of them yesterday. You gotta have the right tools. Your creations are very nice. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the wrap to the back of the card! I'll have to give that a try!
ReplyDeleteReally fun projects
ReplyDeleteOoooooooooo, I love how you made your school supplies Pop off the card!!! Fantastic idea! Thank you so much for sharing these beauties!!
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: So beautiful! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun stamp set and cute cards!
ReplyDeleteVery topic right on cards and your work to cut and color is great!
ReplyDeleteYou’ve been busy…great cards
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun stamp. Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the angles to your stamping and how you took the stamping off the page! I need to do more of that. Really love the slimline card - so creative!
ReplyDeleteReally cute ideas, Maura! I love the colors you used for everything and the spatters on the slimline card just made the card look great! Very good work!!
ReplyDeleteThere's just something about school themed designs. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteThese cards certainly are great fun! Love your clever designs and great use of colour! Thanks so much for the great inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteGreat back-to-school fun. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! 😍
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love the primary colours on the first card!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable... I love the school supplies ❤️
ReplyDeleteSuch fun back to school cards! Cant wait to get mine!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteI love that you did an art journal page with this stamp set. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteFantastic use of the school supplies.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
Such a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun journal page and card with these designs!
ReplyDeleteHow cool, I love the artsy looks!
ReplyDeleteCool cards!
ReplyDeleteOh wow these are such fun cards
ReplyDeleteVery artsy, crafty and cute!
ReplyDeleteNice mix of colours there.
ReplyDeleteMerrill P
Fun cards.
ReplyDeleteSuper cool set of cards :)
ReplyDeleteI would have a hard time thinking of how to use these stamps, but you knocked it out of the park with your creative mind and skills!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun school inspired cards!
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards and like the scrapbook layout suggestion.
ReplyDeleteOops! That last comment went before I was ready... Thank you for focusing on school / teachers. Great cards!!!
ReplyDeleteLori S in PA
Great coloring! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI really love all these fun school-themed stamps! Fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteReally cool cards, love the Back to School idea of stamping on bright colors.
ReplyDeleteSuper fun projects and ideas! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI love these fabulous teacher inspired cards! Great paper piecing on the first card too!
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