Teacher's Gifts Share #1

Over the past week I mentioned that I have been super busy making some teacher's gifts.  Don't ask me why I waited until the last minute, but I did.  But, an accomplishment I had by completing 88 cards for the gift sets (8 cards each for 11 teachers...I have 3 kids, which all have multiple teachers throughout the day).  I also completed another 12 to write in and include with the gift sets (you can see those cards here).  I mostly used scraps from my scrap bin and tried only to cute a new piece of paper when absolutely necessary.

The picture above is all the cards that I completed piled together.  These were all very CAS cards, some with a layer or two, some without.  I tried to stay away from coloring extensively but I did color a little.  I'll share 2 of my favorite cards today-but throughout the week I'll be sharing some more of them.  I was greatly inspired by  Susan's blog and the Clean & Simple blog in making my teacher's gifts this year.  

Card details:

Stamps: In Bloom & Limited Edition Thank You set from Clear & Simple Stamps

Cardstock: Kraft, retired SU paper & dp

Inks: Dish All the Dirt Brown, retired SU ink

Accessories: Circle punches & pencil eraser for flower centers

Card details:

Stamp Set: Enjoy & Sentiment by Verve Stamps

Cardstock: So Saffron, retired patterned paper

Inks: Dish All the Dirt Brown, Aquamist

Accessories: Circle & Scalloped Circle punch