Back to School Linky at Craftin' Desert Divas

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's party time! A crafting party that is!

Today brings a new Linky Party at Craftin' Desert Divas hosted by Tara.

Party Theme is...Back to School

I returned to my class last week and the students start today! The beginning of the year is always exciting and this school year is going to be awesome! I met quite a few students and parents at Meet the Teacher this past Friday and I know I have the BEST class in the entire school. Lucky me! I can't wait to get started!

Here is my Design Team project...

Even though school just started we have a field trip planned to Silver River State Park within the first two weeks. This is a fabulous trip that teaches the students about environmental science and the best part is we get to take a pontoon boat ride on the Silver River. We count alligators and turtles while learning about our science standards. 

I created this set for the bus driver. The driver always picks us up on time and returns us to school safely. I wanted to show our appreciation.  

The card base is from Campin' Critters (cut at 4 1/2" and the layers are 4"  and 4 1/4"). This bus is from Miss Kate Cuttables and I cut it on my Cameo (approximately 3"). I added the black polka dot ribbon to look like the road.

I used the Simply Said stamp set by Craftin' Desert Diva for this sentiment.

Lastly, the bus treat box is by My Scrap Chick (It is part of the School House Trio set.).

Other Materials:
white, yellow, black, silver, orange, and red card stock
blue polka dot pattern paper
Colorbox ink pad (inked the edges) provided by sponsor
black pearls
Black Versafine ink

Hope you will join us for this "Back to School" linky party at Craftin' Desert Divas! The more projects you submit, the better chance you have to win! Visit Craftin' Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Sponsors for this Linky Party...
CDD - one stamp set

My Scrap Chick: $10 Discount Code

Clearsnap: Prize Pack

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Time for Kids to Go to School

Hello Crafty Friends,

I remember as I was growing up I had to ride the bus (If I recall, it was called the yellow shame train) until my Junior/Senior year in high school. Then it was all about "finding a ride". I surely didn't like the bus ride to and from school and my children have not been very fond of the idea either. My daughter has not had to ride the bus (except on field trips and the first time she did there was an accident...a car ran into the back of the bus at a red light).  My son was on a bus home when there was a fight (my son was not involved) and law enforcement had to be called to intervene. So many terrible experiences!

Although I have lots of other bus stories, I will share my card instead. It is much more pleasurable.

Materials:

yellow, red, white, and black card stock

plaid paper from scrap box

letters pattern paper ~ Momenta paper pad

Locker Talk Cricut cartridge ~ bus

red buttons

yellow embroidery floss

vellum title by Colorbok family quotes

Challenges:

Made Especially for You ~ Back to School with vellum

Celebrate the Occasion ~ Back to School

Cricut Cardz Challenge ~ School is Cool

Inspire Me Fridays ~ Anything Goes

2 Sisters Challenge ~ sketch (missed deadline for Anything Goes)

What bus experiences do you have?

Stay Creative,

Georgiana