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Today’s design was inspired by two card challenges, which you can see below. I began with three pencils from the Trusty Tools Stamp Set. I stamped them in Memento Black Ink on Basic White Cardstock, used a Trusty Tools Die for cutting, and layered them for thickness. Then, I colored them with three colors of Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake, Peach Pie, and Shy Shamrock.

Back to school
The Just A Note Dies were used for the Basic White Cardstock notebook paper, Crumb Cake Cardstock clip, and Peach Pie stars. And, the Just A Note Stamp Set provided the Shy Shamrock lines and Crumb Cake “Happy back to school” sentiment.

After gluing the clip, stars and pencils to the notebook paper, I attached it to the card front with Dimensionals. The card base is Crumb Cake Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. This was layered with Shy Shamrock Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″, and a top layer of Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 4 3/4″, which I embossed with the So Swirly Embossing Folder.

Prior to gluing, I used a Fancy Borders Die to give a detailed edge along the top of the Basic White Cardstock. I think you can see how I used the two card challenges for my design. Lily can give this card to one of her pre-school teachers.

The colors are from TGIF.
The layout is from Freshly Made Sketches.
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Just perfect for back to school and just so fun! So glad you joined us this week at FMS!
Thank you, Jen! I was excited to see my card was chosen as a winner!
My school-supply loving heart adores this cute card! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
Thank you, Amy! I’m always happy to join FMS!
Oh so perfect for back to school! Love the textured backdrop! Glad you shared this at FMS!
Thank you, Linda! Your FMS challenges are always inspiring!