Friday, February 11, 2011

Teacher's Valentine's Project

We are on Snow Day #2 around here, which means I haven't had much time to myself the last few days.  Finally this morning, while the kids were watching a DVD, I had a few minutes to try out my Cricut.  I bought all my stuff for my teacher's Valentine's Day gifts the other day, but hadn't had a time to get to it with the kids around.  Valentine's Day is Monday and we're still not sure if the kids have school Friday so I knew I better take this few minutes of opportunity and attempt to get it done. 

I wanted to do just a simple little jar, filled with chocolate, with my kids' teacher's initials on the jars.  Wal-Mart was out of red vinyl so I had to settle for black.  I bought "cracker jars" from Wal-Mart, my Hershey's Hugs and Kisses and cut out my vinyl initials.  Have I mentioned how excited I am about my Cricut?  L.O.V.E.  Anyway, I just used the font that came with the Cricut.  I can't even remember what it's called.  Then I designed a little tag for it.  Let me just tell ya, I probably won't be doing that again.  SO NOT FUN!  From now on, I'm totally taking people up on their cute little printables!  Anyway, I printed it out, cut it (not a very good circle, by the way) and attached it with ribbon.  Does that make sense?  Wanna see?



So, what do ya think?  Pretty cute for the first attempt if I do say so myself.  Only thing is, I had to spend $6 on enough candy to fill the durn thing.  Next time I'll buy the smaller jars.  I sure wish I had found the Kisses and Hugs wrapped in red foil.  Maybe they only make those at Christmas? 

I'm linking up to Amanda's party.  Y'all come on over and join the fun!

Weekend Bloggy Reading  Serenity Now Crafty Cutter Party

I'm also linking up with Hooking up with HOH @ House of Hepworths and Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous. 




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16 comments:

  1. A teacher (or anyone else) is sure to be thrilled with this gift.

    Chocolate sure has gotten expensive. It seems like the packages are smaller and the prices keep getting higher.

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  2. It's great. Love the jar,initial, ribbon and tag. She's gonna love it.

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  3. VERY cute! I would love to own a cricut. I keep waiting for the price to go down or to convince my mom and sister that we should all get one together.

    I found red kisses at Walmart last week so I know they are out there, but I like yours with the silver and black. That zebra print is perfect.

    It would make me a verrrrry happy teacher to get something cute like that.

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  4. These are really cute gifts!
    My tip for buying candy for a project like this...buy the Hugs & KIsses during the after-Christmas sales. It will still be fresh and will have colored wrappers still suitable for Valentines (red & silver).
    Thanks for sharing this cute project. It's yet another one that makes me want one of these vinyl machine things!
    Jenn

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  5. What a sweet idea! I found pink raspberry kisses that I got for my girls.

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  6. That is adorable!!!
    Love love love the ribbon!!

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  7. You did a great job, Tanya!!! You should link that up to my party on the 21st...hint hint. ;) I was able to find the Vday Hugs & Kisses, but that was like two weeks ago. Why is candy so expensive??!

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  8. Oh, PS. I went into my scrapbook store to sign up for the Silhouette class, and I asked the teacher/manager if I can use the Silhouette brand vinyl with my Cricut, and she said yes! I think you just have to be careful with the settings/pressure. Thought I'd tell you in case there is ever a special or something on the Silhouette vinyl. :)

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  9. I think it turned out great!

    Visiting from Serenity Now!

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  10. Really cute. I am sure the teacher's will love them. I know I would.

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  11. SO cute! I'm so glad you finally found some quality time with your Cricut!

    I need to figure out something for my kids' teachers....hmmmmm.

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  12. cute! i know i would have loved that gift when i was teaching! just bought candy for my basketball team yesterday and i was thinking the same thing-why is is so expensive??

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  13. Were you able to find the Vday themed candy?? Thanks for linking up with me, girl! :)

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  14. This is SO cute! Why don't I have a Cricut yet????

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  15. I am a new follower from Serenity Now. I am a teacher and I would be thrilled to receive a gift like that! Definitely a job where chocolate makes it easier lol. I love the name of your blog.
    Frances @ www.workingonthesimplelife.blogspot.com

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  16. I am wondering what the teacher thought of her cute little gift! ;) Have you played with your Cricut any more??

    Thanks for linking this up to my "I {Heart} My Crafty Cutter" party. :)

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