I used my Gypsy to design the banner. The schoolhouse, chalkboard and pencils were cut from the CCR Exclusive Classroom: August and September. The School is cut at 6.2 x 4.9, the pencil at 2 x 3 and the Chalkboard is cut at 7.6 x 3.6 inches. I used Hello Kitty Greetings to cut the Books and Apples. They are sized at 3.46 x 4.16 inches. The Apples with the silhouettes are from A Child's Year. They are 3 x 3.97 inches. I cut the silhouettes 3 times. Once in the red, once in brown and once in green. I trimmed around the stem and leaves on the green and brown silhouettes, then layered them on the apples.
I originally wanted to make a banner with just the cuts, but after arranging and re-arranging them about 20 times, I decided that the cuts needed to be anchored. I chose an edgy circle cut from CTMH - Art Philosophy and cut 7 pieces at 5.16 x 4.92 inches. I started out with patterned paper, but I quickly changed my mind and printed out the loose leaf paper from Imagine More Cards on my Imagine and re-cut the circles. I liked it much better.
I inked just about everything on the banner with Distress Ink and used a Sakura white gel pen for lots of accents. I also used a Gold and Silver paint pen on the school's bell, the silver on the pencils and a touch of gold on the book's binding. I ran some Jute Twine through the ends of the banner and adhered it to the back to hang the banner.
I am so happy that I was invited to contribute to this fantastic new blog. I want to thank Debbie and everyone else involved for all their hard work. It is the first time I have ever posted a project outside of my own blog and have really enjoyed being a part of this. Thank you for stopping by the Cricut FANatics blog today! Happy Crafting!
Designed By: Colleen
Cricut Machine Used: My Gypsy, Expression 2 and Imagine.
Cricut Cartridges Used: Imagine More Cards, CCR Classroom: August and September, Hello Kitty Greetings, A Child's Year, CTMH: Art Philosophy.
Papers Used: DCWV Chalkboard Papers, Core'dinations, American Crafts White Cardstock, Bazzill Dotted Swiss (for the yellow on the pencils) K&Co patterned papers from my stash and CTMH Kraft paper.Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Gathered Twigs, Jute Twine, Sakura White Gel Pen, Gold and Silver Paint Pen, Scor Tape, Scotch Quick Dry and my ATG.
Your banner came out great! I think using the edged circle cuts behind was a good idea, it stands out more. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteColleen, this is fantastic! I love it all- the cuts, the extra the inking adds and especially the notebook paper. You get an A!
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ReplyDeleteYour welcome back banner is wonderful! I love all of the details and color. Such a terrific gift for your son's former art teacher.
Your cuts and papers show a real sense of style and composition and the added details are perfect. It looks terrific hanging up and I bet the recipient is going to be totally blown away by your gift!
Lovely project and great post!
This banner is fabulous. I'm sure your son's former art teacher will love it.
ReplyDeleteColleen, I LOVE how you made this banner! Another 'Duh!' moment! I have reams of ideas in my head for using different cuts plus a central message. Thank you! The banner is so pretty and bright and is just perfect for a grade school art room. TFS Christine
ReplyDeleteWow how fun this is. What a great project - love all the details and extras. The inking is perfect. Great job - I"m sure the teacher will love this.
ReplyDeleteso colorful!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift! I love all of the detail......
ReplyDeleteWhat a great banner! Love the images you chose and your doodling!
ReplyDeleteI just love the colors you used, really makes it pop!
ReplyDeleteOh my this is a wonderful project! It will be a hit for sure!
ReplyDeleteFantastic back-to-school banner! OK, girl, you know are getting the title BANNER PRINCESS, right? Love this and the one on your blog!
ReplyDeleteHow fun and colorful! I'm sure any teacher would love to have it in their classroom!
ReplyDeleteCool banner! She will love it! I like how you used the silhouettes on the apples!!
ReplyDeleteyour banner is great!!! I love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteI would love to stare at this banner in school all day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun banner.
ReplyDeleteAwesome banner!!! I STILL haven't made a banner & I'm thinkin' that I really need to just jump in & give it a try...thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteLove this banner. Looks great! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your banner!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable banner! The books are my favorite part. You aged them perfectly! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I can see this in my niece's 2nd grade classroom! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice.
ReplyDeleteOH My WORD Colleen !!! This banner is super fabulous !!! Love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Col! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat banner! I love how you attached different pieces to hold it together! TFS
ReplyDeleteCool banner!!
ReplyDeleteThis is great, Colleen! Love how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great Colleen! Looks like it took lots of patience.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great banner! TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Make me one for my back to school nights! LOL So good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great banner!
ReplyDeletesuper cute! love the colors!
ReplyDeleteColleen, this looks wonderful! I mean it screams "school" in everyway from the die-cuts to the colors :)
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