Need a quick gift? How about one of those daily Teacher Appreciation gifts??
I’m a total rookie at the Teacher Appreciation present thing.. Our kid is only two!! So unlike all those other overly prepared blog Moms, I’ve failed miserably at creating unique, hand-made daily gifts for his daycare ladies. Well, there’s always next year!
If you were here earlier this week, I finally plugged in my Silhouette machine and made “Hello Cali” swag bags for a recent girls trip. While I started the project a little late and with only two days until departure, it was weirdly fun trying to figure out my Cameo – the software, downloading images from the online store and actually using the materials and machine.. Agh!
I made 13 bags for our trip. I bought the bags [ I know, I know.. I should have sewn my own..] and printed on them using freezer paper and fabric paint from the Tulip brand. However, I had a very hard time throwing out all the little hello bits.
I’ve used freezer paper to print on fabric for quite some time.. But this time around, each lovely little hello was cut to perfection and I knew they would come in handy one day.
I am in LOVE the reverse design. Keep all your bits, you never know what can happen… Even my husband thought it was cool and started giving me pointers on different approaches and techniques to take with my little hello.
I still have 12 hellos to go, so you will be seeing more designs from this wonderful word.
That’s it for today.. More of an inspirational post than anything. But I have to say that I am in love with my new Cameo. If you need a few tips and tricks on freezer paper and your Silhouette machine, head over to The Thinking Closet – Lauren is a master at this stuff and has great tutorials to get you started..
I promise to get back to sharing sewing tutorials soon. Until next week, happy sewing!
I have a cameo too. I’ve found a use for it in many different crafting and sewing projects. My most recent use has been to cut my own english paper pieces for hand quilting. But I also use it for holiday decor, gift tags, iron on monograms, cards etc. It has a lot of versatility. Have fun!
I’m behind on my Teacher Appreciation gifts…and I love this idea! I don’t have a cameo yet, so maybe I need to ask for one for Mother’s Day??? Excited to read more about how you use your cameo.
I hear you!I was away all week and my husband forgot to give the 2 things I put out.. We were at Target on Thursday evening buying/combining items from the rest of the week. Lol. Have a great day tomorrow.:)
Very cute idea, I love the fact you saved those little “hello’s” waste not want not my nan always said! And husband approved project too, what more could you ask for!
Love it, as usual! Now you should do a little “bye bye,” and do it in reverse on the back!
Thanks Ann. Love the idea!
I just got a cameo too!! I have been reading about freezer paper stencils… just need to get some freezer paper (is it sticky back?). These bags are super cute, I would love for you to link up at Link It Or Lump it Link Party if you have not already! http://www.sohosonnet.com/link-it-or-lump-it/link-it-or-lump-it-link-party-37/
Hi, Thanks for stopping by. The freezer paper is from Reynolds. It is regular freezer paper bought at your grocery store. No sticky back, I just cut it down to letter size and put it on my board. Lauren at the thinking closet has awesome tutorials. Try checking out her blog and here is a link to a tutorial: http://www.thinkingcloset.com/2014/04/12/together-since-t-shirts-creative-anniversary-gift-idea/
Hi Marni, (my tablet changed the spelling on my last comment) I really like the reverse letters! You are so creative and I would love to see how you use the cameo in future projects 🙂
LOVING the reverse design bag! I’m going to share this on G+ right now! Thanks for sharing at our link party!
Hi Amy – Thanks so much! Hope you had a great weekend.
Aw, shucks. Thanks for the kind words, shout-out, and link love, Marni! You’re the best. And these bags are gorgeous! So smart to use the reverse stencil and change it up. Off to pin….
These are adorable. I love the simplicity of them. And the hello is great!
Thanks for sharing!
Super cute! And good for any occasion because you can generally get those bags pretty cheap – could use as a gift bag a lot cheaper than buying one that will get thrown away. Thanks for the idea!
Stacy
http://www.anygirlcandoit.com
Thanks Stacy, So true on the canvas totes vs throw-away shopping bags! I found these canvas ones online for about $2 each. There was a $25 minimum purchase, but I now have enough bags for a few projects. 🙂 Have a great day.
I am a freezer paper stenciling fool. It works so well and I bought a three dollar roll like two years ago that is still going strong! Love these adorable bags! If you have a second to share them with us over at The Makers link party, that would so great! 🙂
So adorable!! I am getting a silhouette soon and I can’t wait to make amazing projects like this!! Pinned!!
~Krista
Thank Krista – You will love it.. I’ve wanted one for years, and it is as great as all the hype 🙂
So simple, and yet, so fun! Love this as a gift, or just for me! I’d love to have you link this up at my Skip The Housework Party http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/skip-housework-link-party-2/
Thanks for stopping by! I’ll come over and add my project.
Thanks you so much for linking to Whimsy Wednesday! I featured your Hello Tote in this weeks roundup! You can see the post here…
http://www.ohmy-creative.com/diy-collections/teacher-appreciation-gifts-printables/
Hope to see you again this week!
Susan
Thanks for linking to Create Link Inspire at The Crafty Blog Stalker. You have been featured and pinned! Thank you for sharing.
–Katie, TheCraftyBlogStalker.com
I’m definitely pinning this to my sister’s super-secret wedding planning board. 🙂 Also, congrats because you are featured on this week’s Do Tell Tuesday link party and have been pinned to our (public) features board! Feel free to grab a button and link up this week too. 🙂 http://www.vintagezest.com/2014/05/do-tell-tuesday-24-with-features-new-co.html
Diane @ Vintage Zest
Hi Diane, Awesome. You are sooo right. This would make a great gift for the wedding guests.. Thanks for the feature on my “Hello” tote.. Have a great week.
So nice and very easy to do!
These bags are so cute! I love them, and I love my Cameo too!