Saturday, August 27, 2011

Cricut Circle Sisters Fall Blog Hop

I hope that you have enjoyed the hop so far. You should have come from Carolyn's blog, if not you can start from the beginning over at Kristen's blog, the host.

I can't wait for Fall to come because it's too HOT here in Houston! My favorite thing about the Fall season is when the leaves start to change colors.

I created this door hanger for my mentor teacher to put in her classroom. I always like making things for my mentors because they are helping me so much by allowing me to be in their classroom and teach their students. Yesterday ended my 1st week of student teaching and I am happy to say that I survived! I love my 3rd grade classroom, but the hardest thing so far is trying to learn 50 names!
 Close ups

I used 3 layers of chipboard for each leaf cut at 4 3/4 inches each.
I used 3 layers because I wanted it to be thick.
I painted the sides mixing Metallic Champagne paint by Folk Art and Nutmeg Brown paint by Apple Barrel together.

I used Mod Podge to seal the door hanger and I love the glossy look.

Materials used:
Cartridges: Designer's Calendar (leaves cut at 4 3/4 inches)
                   Storybook (letters cut at 2 1/4 inches)

Paper: All Seasons II  and Four Seasons by the Paper Studio

Ink: Walnut Stain Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger

Your next stop is Colleen. Thanks for stopping by!!!

This is the line up...
3) Roberta http://www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com/
4) Mary http://www.marebearscraps.blogspot.com/
5) Renee http://icameisawicreated.blogspot.com/
6) Carolyn http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com/
7) Gamma http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/ (You are here)
8) Colleen http://www.scrappycol.blogspot.com (Next Stop)
9) DoodleDiva
www.doodledivadesigns.com
10) Kimbe
http://kimberliscreations.blogspot.com/
11) Lisa http://addictedtothecricut.blogspot.com
12) Gonecampn http://www.scrapcavecreations.com/
13) Momto2cuties http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/
14) Scrapalette http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/
15) Paper Memories http://papermemories4u.blogspot.com/ 
16)Darcy
http://dlmbscrapping-time2create.blogspot.com/
17)Lavendergal http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
19) HappyScrapper64 http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/
20) Madylyn http://inspiredbycolor.blogspot.com/
21)Nancy http://lanancyworkshop.blogspot.com/
22)Debbie http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/
23)Tracy http://www.scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com/
24)Sharon http://designsbysharon.blogspot.com/

57 comments:

  1. What a great idea! I can see making one of these for every season! Thank you for sharing the instructions! Wonderful project!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  2. I like the thickness, colors and lettering that you chose. I am sure the teacher will really like that. Good luck with your student teaching.

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  3. Beautiful door hanger! I'm sure she's going to love it. Are you planning to make a door hanger for each season? I might have to scraplift this idea.

    http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

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  4. Great project! joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  5. She is going to love it! COngrats on finishing student teaching!

    www.michelegreen.com

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  6. Fantastic wall art! I love how you thickened it up and mod podged for permanency! It's been great hopping with you!

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  7. Awesome hanging project!! Thanks for sharing and being part of a very fun hop!! see you in the circle!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann♥

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  8. Very nice wall hanging!

    my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
    smmyiow@gmail.com

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  9. I love fall leaves and your wall hanging is very pretty!!
    Tracy
    jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  10. What a beautiful door hanger!!! THe papers are wonderful. It's great to be in the blog hop with you.
    papermemories4u@ yahoo.com

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  11. What a beautiful project!! I LOVE the colors of fall and your wall hanging captures them beautifully!

    javajen1 at hotmail dot com

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  12. What a great project! The recipient is truly going to love this and will be able to enjoy it year after year.

    Phantom Rink Rat

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  13. This is a must try! I love the leaves! I bet your mentor is going to love it! Good luck with your student teaching!
    Colleen

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  14. Great Idea, I love your door hanger.

    Dana (Danatarchala on the cc)

    Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

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  15. Great door hanger! Good idea using the mod podge, too!

    mj (aka grannyemjay on the cc board)

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  16. I'm seeing so many things I want to scrap lift on this hop, this is one of them. So pretty, love the colors!

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  17. Love the colors and the paper.
    brz352

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  18. This is awesome! I would love to make this or something similar to add to my mantel for this fall. Thanks for sharing.
    sandrav9288 at yahoo dot com
    http://ohmyscraps2u.blogspot.com

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  19. Love this idea!! Perfect for fall!! TFS!! laysig@telus.net

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  20. What a great idea! Love this door hanger - and can easily be adapted to other seasons as well! Thanks for sharing!

    Jess (aka Sparksgal)
    ncscrapper77(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. Very nice! This would be perfect in my entryway. Thanks for the idea!
    Priscilla
    swiagal@iowatelecom.net

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  22. Oh I couldn't agree with you more. Summer is not my favorite time of year. But oh do I love Fall. The colors are beautiful. Love your project. I think I'll make this for my door to my craft room. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Love this! I hope you continue to love teaching! I've been at it 36 years!

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  24. Left a recent comment but forgot to leave my email address.

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  25. That is so nice of you to make such a great gift. It came out great and I like that it is sturdy.

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  26. Love the door hanger. Love the colors!! TFS

    Crafty hugs,
    craftandchatcafe@gmail.com

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  27. You're wall hanging is very beautiful, and what a wonderful gift! I'm sure your mentor teacher will love it.

    Dixie
    www.dreiter.blogspot.com
    embellibuttons at gmail dot com

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  28. Great Project!
    I love wall hangings:)
    chatterscene.com at gmail.com

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  29. What a great gift for your mentor and her classroom.
    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  30. Oh I LOVE IT, I am going to try this. I love decorating for fall and this would be a great added decoration.

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  31. cool project. 50 names, though? that's a lot of kids in one classroom! lisa (charligirl88@yahoo.com)

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  32. Lovely leaf door hanger. It should be a fav. for years to come :)

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  33. What a fantastic hanger, I may have to lift this.... I have a wall this would look perfect on :) great Job!!

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  34. AMAZING! awesome project...I have a wall this would look perfect on...I love decorating for fall
    http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com
    Rebecca Minor
    buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  35. Beautiful fall hanger! Love the colors and papers you used! Thanks for sharing! lindagk23

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  36. Cute Fall hanger. Like the idea and the colors!

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  37. How beautiful! I love the idea... I might try to make one for my classroom this season. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  38. great banner very pretty!

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  39. Super cute! I need one of these for my door.

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  40. Absolutely awesome wall hanging - love it and I'm sure your mentor will, too!! TFS...

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  41. Such a beautiful wall hanging. Your mentor teacher will love it and appreciate your thoughtfulness!

    jvilla95ar at gmail.com

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  42. Very cute! 50 is a lot of kids! You'll be surprised how soon you start to remember them all, though! Have a great year!

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  43. Very cute. I may try this for my scrapbook club. TFS

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  44. I love your door hanger and the fall papers are gorgeous TFS

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  45. Thank You for being a part of the hop. Your project is wonderful.

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  46. What a great project!! Your mentor will enjoy this year after year!!

    TFS!!

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  47. Great idea and so thoughtful of you also!

    leannelundquist@yahoo.com

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  48. This is just beautiful! I have become a follower! If you have a chance pop over to my blog and say Hi.
    Thank you for joining Patches of Pink this week, enjoyed seeing your creation!
    Shelly
    http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

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  49. What an absolutely FABULOUS project!!! LOVE the pattern paper - and everything!!! Thanks for joining us at Patches of Pink!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  50. Your hanging is beautiful. A good idea--different. I like that you rotated the leaves for each letter.
    Coming from Patches of Pink Link up party. I am at entry #24 and would love to have you stop by.

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  51. This is so beautiful! What an awesome idea!

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