Teacher Appreciation Gift Sets

New Year, New School, New Teachers,
one thing remains the same
our
APPRECIATION
for
TEACHERS

At the end of the last school year, I made little gift sets just like these!! ABC Toys & Crafts along with Little Red Wagon, Stamp Something, The Pixie Cottage AND Shirley's 2 Girls are all having "BACK TO SCHOOL" Challenges and these were so much fun to put together that I decided they would be a great way to start of this school year.

Each set includes:

10 - note cards in red, blue, yellow, purple & orange

FRONT of Note Card ---->

BACK of Note Card ---->

20 - "This Book Belongs To The Library Of " stickers

1 - Personalized paper clip

CHALLENGES I USED:
ABC Toys & Crafts: Back to School
Stamp Something: Back to School & a DT Search
The Shabby Tea Room: A Little Bit of Metal along with a photo inspiration (I liked the shabby colors which I used in my packaging & I used a metal paper clip)
Little Red Wagon: Back to School
The Pixie Cottage: Back to School &/or their sketch (I chose just to use the theme)
Shirley's 2 Girls: Back to School w/a "Twist to use Letters or Numbers" (I used both on the belly band of my packaging )
.....................Supplies I used..................
Stamps: Crafty Secrets (book lovers ), Paper Trey Ink (teachers apple)
Ink: Momento black, Stampin Up (real red, close to cocoa)
Cardstock: Stampin Up (real red, elegant eggplant, yo yo yellow, pacific point, tangerine tango, whisper white)
Patterned Paper: Autumn Leaves (Hall Pass)
Tools: Marvy Uchida (large scalloped circle punch), Spellbinders (Nestabilities Labels 7 die)
Misc: Paper Trey Ink (small wax bags, 8 1/2" x 11" adhesive sticker sheets), K & Co (blank tags), metal paper clips, ribbon scraps

Oh Behave.......... NEVER!!!!!!!!!

"TWISTED" Thursday
#36

Hope you like what I have "TWISTED" up for you this week using one of Shirley's 2 Girls' newest stamps, BOING (I just checked and he is SOLD OUT). You just never know what mischief the "girls" are gonna cook up next for this Naughty Kitty to get into. Guess what? You would WIN FREE STAMPS by playing along with myself and the other "Ladies with Attitude.

• Create a project using this week's Sketch
• Give it a "TWIST" by adding Glitter or Bling
• Link your finished project to ------> MR. LINKY <-------

Ok now that you have the sketch and the twist, check out the lovely ladies with attitude blogs below for a little more inspiration! Let's welcome our new guest designer this week, JANE! You can check out her blog here. Then head on over to the S2G Challenge Blog and post your work! We can't wait to see what you do this week!

S2G Challenge Blog
Anne-Guest Designer
Jane-Guest Designer
Erin
Joy

SALE SALE SALE! Did you hear me, I said SALE! Don't forget that S2G has ALL I mean ALL of their clear stamps for 45% off. WOW! Can you believe that. Head on over and do a little shopping. The sales doesn't include the digi's.

S2G is looking for some FABULOUS...people to be on our DT!
1. are you creative?
2. are you fun?
3. are you game to try new things?
4. do you like to do challenges?
5. do you like to talk about stamping?

If you answered YES to ALL 5 of these questions...then get YOUR samples to us by email to daniels.deb@gmail.com or thegirls@shirleys2girls.com and tell us why you would like to be on the S2G DT...For all of the DEETS GO HERE!

Sunday, December 13th is our Free Digi Day over at SNR. Come on over and join in on the fun. We'll start at noon pst on Sunday the 13th for about 2 hours. We've got a wonderful holiday game planned with some chit chat along with that FREE DIGI to play with. Go to SNR Shirleys2Girls Group to all of the deets! You might just walk away with some prizes!
(Sure wish you could see that the little blobs are Hot Pink & raised up)

Challenges used:
S2G - Sketch
Whimsy - Die Cuts
Creative Inspirations - Non traditional colors
Stamptacular - Let It Shine

Finally my TWISTED project

(pssssst! this mouse image is available in Digi & qualifies me to enter the Dare U2 Digi Stamp challenge to use a digi along w/ red, green & a neutral)

This week's "TWIST" is to use Foil or Tin on your project. Get creative! Need inspiration? Check out what what the other "Ladies with Attitude" have "TWISTED" up for you.

S2G Challenge Blog <----- This is where you will find Mr. Linky & complete Details
Anne-Guest Designeer
Ann-Guest Designer
Erin
Joy
Debbie

Time to get "Decked Out"

Shirley's 2 Girls has done it again. Make sure you check out all of the new Christmas images -----> HERE
Need to see the new images in ACTION? Check out what the other "Ladies with Attitude" have "TWISTED" up.

Erin Joy Pat Debbie Karolyn

And our Talented Guest Designer Anne

I know it is Friday but you have until next Wednestday, Nov 25th at Midnight (pst) to complete your project using this sketch, then give it a "TWIST of Rik Rak:
Link it to -----> MR. LINKY <------ at the S2G challenge blog.

Who knows maybe this is YOUR WEEK TO WIN

FYI: My card today was also created for this week's Simon Says Stamp Challenge, which is to use Animals

..............Supplies I used...........
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (Rudolph), Basic Grey (Deck the Halls sentiment from Santa Baby)
Ink: Copic Markers, Versa Mark, Momento (tuxedo black)
Paper: Gina K (pure luxury 120lb white & red), I have no idea who makes the patterned paper, it was a gift
Tools: Marvy Uchida (scallop circle punches) Stampin Up (top note label die), Provo Craft (cuttlebug)
Misc: black embossing powder, scrap of rik rak, Red Stickles

I'm "Wired" & "Twisted"

It's "TWISTED" Thursday

are you ready to get
"WIRED"

"Twisted" Thursday is a fun sketch challenge brought to you by Shirley's 2 Girls and the "Ladies with Attitude" Design Team. Of course there is always a WINNER that gets to pick a FREE stamp set! Have you checked out the HUGE SALE going on at S2G? Not your average SALE, I'm talkin' STAMP SETS as low as $1.00 or ribbon $ .45 for 2 yards. Not exactly a meander over at your leisure kinda sale, RUN BEFORE IT IS ALL GONE.............

---------> SALE PAGE <---------

Ever make a card where you impress yourself? I am really digging my project for today. I think it might go into a frame and become part of my fall decor'.... Before I do that, I am going to stamp the "Count your Blessings" sentiment that comes with the Pilgrims onto the front of the card. My turkey is "Counting his Blessings" in that he is not part of this year's Feast! (The Turkey is actually a Digital placecard) I printed him out onto designer paper, used copics to color, then cut him out. The green portion of his tail feathers was originally a circle die that I had lying around my table. I paper pieced the lady pilgrim's apron but everything else was colored using my Copic markers. Although the Design Team is showing off our newest Thanksgiving stamps, YOU are free to use whatever theme strikes your fancy.
HERE ARE THE "TWISTED" DETAILS:

1. CREATE a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by adding WIRE
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC33 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, November 18th (midnight PST)

(click on any photo to get a bigger view)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Debbie Karolyn

And our Talented Guest Designer Anne

...........Supplies I used............

Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (Pilgrims & Give Thanks)
Digi Stamp: Shirley's 2 Girls (Turkey placecard)
Ink: Copic markers, Momento (tuxedo black)
Paper: Stampin Up (really rust, naturals white, kiwi kiss, more mustard, brown polka dots, green circle die cut & brown rectangle die cut), Imaginescense (hallowhimsy)
Tools: Marvy Uchida (blue scallop circle punch), Spellbinders (Nestabilities circle dies), Provo Craft (Cuttlebug), Stampin Up (circle punch, small circle punch, 1/8" hole punch)
Misc: copper wire

Santa Clause "IS" comin' to town....

"TWISTED THURSDAY" #32

brought to you by
Shirley's 2 Girls
and the
Ladies with Attitude
(make sure to read all the way to the bottom of this post for a HUGE ENABLER ALERT)

Let's just not even talk about my recent absense, okie dokie? I will tell you that I am so happy to have had enough energy to play with my "toys". Take a look at this AMAZING stamp (Santa is comin) by Shirley's 2 Girls. I am so in love with him that I don't even know where to start. Do I need to say anything? I think he speaks completely for himself (Funky, Fun, Fresh, Whimsical and Different!! hmmmmmm, all qualities that I adore).
So today is "TWISTED THURSDAY" #32 and I would love it if YOU would join us in this week's sketch challenge. This week's "TWIST" is to use Kraft paper/cardstock or a brown paper bag.

HERE ARE THE "TWISTED" DETAILS:

1. CREATE a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by adding Kraft Paper or a paper bag
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC32 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, November 11th (midnight PST)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Debbie Karolyn

And our Talented Guest Designer Anne

HUGE SALE
going on
NOW
---------> S2G SALE PAGE <---------

.............Supplies I used.............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (Santa is comin)
Paper: Paper Trey Ink (white, kraft, red), Patterned paper ?
Ink: Momento (tuxedo black), Copic Markers, white ink pad
Tools: Spellbinders (Nestabilities scallop squares), Provo Craft (cuttlebug)
Misc: Shimmerz (angel wingz), Stampin Up (certainly celery ribbon), button, white glitter

I'M DROWNING!

Super fast post while I walk out the door to school. I've never missed a Twisted Thursday Sketch Challenge, even when I was on vacation, I had my posts up. Not the case yesterday! I will be back with my project, until then here is this week's " TWISTED SKETCH "

GO HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS OR TO
LINK YOUR FINISHED PROJECT
---------> HERE <----------

ALL work & NO play..........

well, you know! It's time for another TWISTED THURSDAY

This Mischievous kitty is certainly a teeny bit "TWISTED". You just never know where he is going to pop up next or just what TROUBLE he will be getting into. Pretty sure he is about to send hay and leaves flying maybe even a few feathers!!! Watch out birdy, that cat is sneaky. Don't want to TEASE, however, I have seen his NEW CHRISTMAS IMAGE..... OK, OK, back to today. This is one of the newest releases from Shirley's 2 Girls called "NO GOOD" and I just couldn't resist paper piecing AGAIN. I can't help it, I swear the stamps tell me to do it ;o)

Want to WIN FREE STAMPS?

Here are all the TWISTED DETAILS:

1. CREATE a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by adding a PUMPKIN
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC30 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, October 28th (midnight PST)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Debbie Karolyn

And our Talented Guest Designer Anne

MARK YOUR CALENDERS FOR A
BLOG HOP
on
OCTOBER 24

............Supplies I used............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (No Good)
Ink: Copic Markers, Momento (tuxedo black), Stampin Up (close to cocoa, versamark)
Paper: Stampin Up (always artichoke, confetti white, really rust, bravo burgandy), Paper Trey Ink (scarlet jewel),
Tools: Spellbinders (Nestabilities round, scalloped square), Provo Craft (Cuttlebug & pumpkin embossing folder), Stampin Up (square scallop punch), Martha Stewart (leaf punch)
Misc: Stampin Up (black embossing powder)

I Love It When............

I just plain love

TWISTED THURSDAYS
hosted by
Shirley's 2 Girls

& the
Ladies with Attitude

Each Thursday we reveal a new sketch with a fun little twist. This week's "TWIST" is to use CHIPBOARD somewhere on your project. The best part about sketch challenges is to see how each participant interprets the sketch. Even though I designed today's sketch, I still felt the need to really make it my own. I turned the sketch and also decided to make it a bit more interesting by making it open down the middle. If you look closely at my project, you can also see the way that I interpreted the 3 circles. I painted a piece of chipboard then I used cream ink to stamp the sentiment directly onto the chipboard. I also smeared a bit of the cream ink around the edges. Check out the font on that sentiment, is that not beautiful? I only stamped a portion of the sentiment so that the sentiment is open ended and anything could be inscribed on the inside. This stamp set is called "FRIENDS" and the full sentiment reads "I love it when..... we all get together." Check out all of the new S2G stamp sets -----> HERE

How would you like to win a FREE Stamp Set?

Here are all the TWISTED DETAILS:

1. Create a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by adding CHIPBOARD
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC29 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, October 21st (midnight PST)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Shelley Debbie Karolyn
And our Talented Guest Designer Anne

..........Supplies I used..............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (Friends)
Patterned Paper: Jillybean Soup (available at Paper Maniac)
Cardstock: Stampin Up (always artichoke, chocolate chip, yellowish), Paper Trey Ink (white)
Ink: Copic Markers, Momento (tuxedo black), Paper Trey Ink (vintage cream)
Misc: Stampin Up (mini paper clip), K&Co (chipboard), paper flower

Always take time to PLAY!

TWISTED THURSDAY

#28

Besides the fact that the Shirley's 2 Girls images beg to be paper pieced, I am loving how different and fun their sentiments are. The sentiments are such a great size that they could easily be mixed & matched, used alone or paired with other stamp sets. Versatility is a vital component in my world. However, the best part about them is THEY ARE UNIQUE! I mean sure, I care what others think, BUT, I all but never do what everyone else is doing. That pretty much applies to EVERY aspect of my life. Hmm is that the whole Rebellious Nature that I am always speaking of? I dunno, but I do know that I LOVE SHIRLEY'S 2 GIRLS and I get so excited cruising around blog land seeing everyone's take on the TWISTED SKETCHES each week. This week I have chosen another one of the newly released Cats (Happy Fall SG 619 ). If you look closely you can see that I did not adhere the hand that is raised or the ends of the scarf. I like how he appears to be jumping off the card but I'm not sure that shows too well in the photo. Check out all of the new releases ----> HERE
Are you TWISTED? Then come play with a fun group of LADIES WITH ATTITUDE and maybe you will WIN a FREE STAMP SET!
Here are the TWISTED DETAILS:

1. Create a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by adding A Metal Tag
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC28 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, October 14th (midnight PST)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Shelley Debbie Karolyn

.............Supplies I used.............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (happy fall sg 619)
Paper: Basic Grey (burgundy), Autumn Leave (thrift shop), Paper Trey Ink (scarlet jewel cardstock), Bazzill (textured brown), SU(natural)
Ink: Copic Markers, Momento (tuxedo black), SU (close to cocoa, bravo burgundy)
Embellishment: leaf & beads came on a candle
Tools: Stampin Up (oval punch), Marvy Uchida (scallop oval pink)

I'm Up to NO Good... how 'bout you?

TWISTED THURSDAY

#27
and
NEW IMAGES
by
SHIRLEY'S 2 GIRLS

WOW do I ever stink as a blogger lately or what? About the time I get used to being back at work full-time, a husband on deployment and the jillion other things going on around me, it will be time for it all to change AGAIN. Speaking of change, it is time for Autumn. Those crazy "SISTERS" (aka Shirley's 2 Girls) being the artists that they are, whipped up a few new images to Celebrate the Changing of the Season's.
Check out all the new images along with their WITTY sentiments ---> HERE <--- How would you like to WIN free stamps? Twisted Thursday's are a fun sketch challenge with a "TWIST". This week's "TWIST" is to use Raffia or Twine somewhere on your project. My twine is added to the top of my tag. My cat image was stamped and colored using Copic Markers directly onto the patterned paper. I added an eyelet in the center of the wheelbarrow wheel. I used the polka dot stamp from the "Bon Voyage" stamp set on the manilla tag. For complete details or to link your Project to the MR. LINKY, please visit the S2G CHALLENGE PAGE-----> HERE
Need Inspiration? Visit the other Ladies With Attitudes to see what they have "TWISTED" up

Debbie Erin Joy Karolyn Pat Shelly

Jinx says let's get "Twisted"

Are you ready to get

TWISTED

That's right it is time for another fa-BOO-lous
TWISTED THURSDAY
Sketch Challenge
from
Shirley's 2 Girls

Forget Halloween cutesie, I unleashed the sexy "JINX the Witch" again. Of course if you're into cutsie, S2G has also released some new Cute Halloween stamps HERE

If you have not tried one of the Twisted Thursday sketch challenges, I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU to come out and play this week!!!! A DOUBLE DOG DARE, HMMM, that is serious stuff chicca and yep, I'm calling YOU OUT.
HERE are the "TWISTED DETAILS:

1. Create a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by adding the word "BOO"
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC26 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, September 30th (midnight PST)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Shelley Debbie Karolyn

..............Supplies I used..............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (jinx the witch & sentiment from jinx's brew)
Paper: Stampin' Up ( really rust, mellow moss, creamy caramel, kraft)
Ink: momento (tuxedo black), Copic Markers, close to cocoa
Embellishments: American Crafts (ribbon), Paper Studios (antique bronze letters)
Tools: Spellbinders (Nestabilities circles & scallop squares), Provo Craft (cuttlebug, embossing folder pumpkins), Stampin Up (mini dots embossing plate, corner rounder, small oval tag punch), sewing machine

Wanna Scare up some Fun?

Twisted Thursday #25

is all about
Scarin' up some Fun

Halloween cards are not usually my thing, however, I am LOVING the new Stamp sets that Shirley's 2 Girls recently released. I used GHOUL FRIENDS. This week's TWIST is to add a Halloween Embellishment. We all know I am not able to just run down to the local craft shop so I created my own using one of the new inchies (Spookies 1). Don't you feel like that spooky cat is starring at you? I colored the cat in using Copic C3, added shadow using W-3 & W-1. If you look closely you will see that I also went around the right side of each point adding a bit of shadow. Used a small circle Nestability to cut him out then adhered with foam squares to a scalloped circle that I pierced using a needle. I wanted a bit more edgy look so I flipped the pierced circle over. So if you don't have a Halloween embellishment, improvise. That's what challenges are all about, making it your own. We want to see your interpretation of this week's sketch. Here are complete details so that you can play and who knows, Maybe YOU will be this Week's WINNER of a free S2G stamp!!

1. Create a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by using a Halloween Embellishment
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC25 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, September 23rd (midnight PST)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Shelley Debbie Karolyn

..............Supplies I used..............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (ghoul friends, spookies 1)
Cardstock: Stampin Up (basic black
Patterned Paper: Stampin Up (hostess stack), Creative Imaginations (Sonnets-sand paper)
Ink: Copic Markers, Momento (tuxedo black)
Tools: Spellbinders (circle die, ribbon tag/label), Stampin Up (scallop circle), Provo Craft (Cuttlebug), needle

From My "WEB" to Yours!

WELCOME TO

"Twisted" Thursday
#24
Hosted by the
Ladies with Attitude
&
Shirley's 2 Girls

Today's "TWIST" is to use ORANGE & PURPLE on your project. I do have both colors but the orange was a bit more challenging for me. Sometimes my projects just take on a mind of their own and today that circle in the background of the sketch was "screaming" SPIDER!! How perfect is that sentiment for my project? Did you notice the Spider web that I zig zag stitched back & forth from the upper right hand corner. No paper piecing today, Jinx was colored using Copics. I added a little Angel Wingz Shimmerz to the spider web on the image , as well as, directly onto the threads of my stitched web.
As you know I have been on a seriously crazy Challenge kick this week and I would love for you Play along with myself and the other Ladies with Attitude.

The "TWISTED" Details:

1. Create a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by using orange & purple
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC24 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, September 16th (midnight PST)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Shelley Debbie Karolyn

...............Supplies I used............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (Be Witch sg913, the spider is from Spookies 1, the Have a fab 'BOO" licious Halloween sentiment is from Jinx Brew set sg912)
Paper: Cardstock: Paper Trey Ink (smokey shadow), Gina K (pure luxury white), Stampin Up ( perfect plum, lavender lace) Patterned Paper: DCWV
Ink: Copic Markers
Tools: Spellbinders (circle die), Provo Craft (Cuttlebug), Sewing machine, Stampin Up (Sizzix backgrounds 1 texturz plates)
Misc: google eyes, rhinestone