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MME+Teacher Appreciation Week with Jana

Happy Tuesday everyone! This is Jana and I'm here to share a creative and unique Teacher Appreciation Week gift idea with you!

I've researched online and have asked teachers I know what kinds of gifts they love to receive from their students and they all seem to say the same thing ... GIFT CARDS! But giving a gift card to someone can feel "last-minute" and impersonal. So why not package the gift card with a personal touch? Like this sweet school bus shaped gift box.

Supplies:Boy Crazy:Seeing Stars Paper, Plaid Paper, Point the Way Paper, Stitched Paper, 6 x 6 Paper Pad, Felt Stickers, Enamel Dots, Decorative Buttons;Find Your Wings and Fly -Sky's the Limit: Alpha/Word Stickers ;Kraft FunDay: "Happy Days" (Brights) Twine

I used the Boy Crazy collection along with my electronic cutting machine and an ice cream truck cut file by SVGCuts.com to create this fun box. The characters from the felt stickers make perfect passengers! And the Decorative Buttons are the perfect accents! I even created a flip-out stop sign for the side of the bus to keep the boarding riders safe and sound. Letter stickers from the Find Your Wings and Fly Collection  label the bus with the teacher's name.

 

When the back of the box is opened a few handfuls of the teacher's favorite candy come spilling out along with a library card pocket containing a gift card to her favorite restaurant.

 

The library pocket and apple were also cut with my electronic die cut machine. I gave the apple a little texture with an embossing folder. Another button from the Boy Crazy collection and some twine from the Kraft FunDay collection add some fun (and a little visual interest) to the pocket. The candies get dressed up patterned paper bands using the Boy Crazy 6 x 6 papers!

 

The mini banner pieces from the Boy Crazy Decorative Buttons adorn the other side of the bus, and the Enamel Dots make the most perfect lights and wheel accents!

 

It's a colorful and fun way to let your child's teacher know how much you appreciate them! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

 

Gift Wrapping with The Sweetest Thing

What is sweeter than the feeling of giving a beautiful gift? Some might say it's the sweetest thing. And that's why our new The Sweetest Thing collection meshes so well with the spirit of giving. They are simply a match made in heaven!

Today Suzanne and Danni are hear to share some beautiful and elegant gift wrapping options using MME.

Enjoy! 

Gift box,Paper Box,and Gift Tag by Suzanne

Supplies:The Sweetest Thing-Bluebell: Bright Blossom patterned paper,Lively patterned paper,decorative brads,layered stickers, chipboard elements,stamps,'Best' die cut title,'Remember' die cut title,'Bright' journal card;All is Bright:sticker accessory sheet

Suzanne says:I decided to create a trio of items that would compliment any celebration! I love the Sweetest Thing collection, and used many elements to add festive touches to the gifts.

First,I covered the outside of a gift box with Lively patterned paper and used one of the diecuts along the bottom.

I created a trio of paper ribbons across the top with vellum, and added a border strip from the paper.

Lastly, I finished the border ribbon with a paper bloom found on the decorative brad package, and hung a small banner that I also stamped with the Happiness Stamp set,

So I could enclose a card,candy, or gift card...I used a festive striped paper sack that complimented this collection perfectly!

Last but not least, you can always use a gift tag to decorate the perfect gift for someone you love!

 

 

Pillow Boxes by Danni Reid

pillow boxes gift supplies:The Sweetest Thing-Tangerine:Hello patterned paper,Sunshine patterned paper, decorative tape,stickers,decorative brads,doilies,buttons;Misc:twine, pillow boxes, machine stitching 

Danni says:
I love to use scrapping supplies to wrap gifts! Whether I'm making gift bags or wrapping presents, it's so much fun to "dress up" a little package with my favorite supplies.  I decided to "wrap" two pillow boxes for today's post because these little boxes are perfect for gift cards and money alike and are wonderful to have on hand.

I love every last detail of The Sweetest Thing Tangerine collection. From the patterns, colors, embellies, and crocheted doilies to the the buttons, it's all pure eye candy.  This collection is perfect for wrapping little gifts because you can't help be happy when receiving such a summery, fresh,and airy little package.

Wow,ladies. These are absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your endless creativity today!