Back To School with Julie Nutting

 

"Teachers are in full swing right now either preparing their classrooms, or saying hello to students.  I made a banner for a classroom encouraging children to read.  Each of my sweet Julie Nutting doll stamps provides a sentiment, or quote, highlighting the wonders and importance of reading." ~Jennifer Snyder

 

 

Just look at Jennifer's creativity with each watercolor tag! You really can't pick a favorite when each one is done so well. From the wonderful stamping to coloring techniques, Kaleidoscope paper choices to embellishments, each stamp comes to life with it's own unique personality! On this tag Aidan is your typical handsome boy in blue jeans and a t-shirt!

Is Betty not the cutest little girl stamp ever? Each stamp is easily adaptable to any ethnicity too! Jennifer decked Betty out in a pretty school dress, with a gorgeous, big bow in her hair, using the Blush 6x6 Paper Pad!

 

 

On this tag Aidan has a different look (see how versatile the stamps are?), while added mixed-media elements add gorgeous texture! When you combine all five tags you have a gorgeous banner filled with the most wonderful advice! Wouldn't this look great in a classroom, a library, or a little reading nook at home?

Jennifer had a fabulous idea: "How about a tag for each child at home or in the classroom - with some blank journal space for the child to list his/ her favorite book? Then clip it to the banner when the tag is complete."

 

 

 

Jennifer did use some of our new Art Ingredients and Art Basics to help accent the pieces. Soft Matte Gel helps adhere ANY items you place on top of it: Glass Beads, Mica Flakes, Glitter, metal embellishments, flowers, and more! Since the banner will be hanging up you want to make sure you use a STRONG adhesive, like gel, for each item!

 

 

 

She also added designs to the backdrop with our new stencils and Light Modeling Paste! The paste is perfect for adding dimension and design without a lot of weight. Isn't that a FUN design? When done just clip each tag to the banner with our FUN wood clips!

Prima Supplies: 910778 Prima Julie Nutting Doll Stamp -Valentina, 910907 Prima Julie Nutting Doll Stamp -Aidan, 910440 Prima Julie Nutting Doll Stamp - Betty, 910761 Prima Julie Nutting Doll Stamp -Chiara, 910853 Prima Julie Nutting Tag Pad - Watercolor, 910860 Prima Julie Nutting 6x6 Paper Pad - Dress Me Up - "Blush", 910877 Prima Julie Nutting 6x6 Paper Pad - Dress Me Up, 578572 Prima Flowers - Cigar Box Secrets -Havana Nights, 578480 Prima Coffee Break Collection - Cappuccino, 577452 Prima Flowers -Regal (Pink), 961404 Prima Finnabair Art Basics - Light Modeling Paste, 961428 Prima Finnabair Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel (transparent), 961602 Prima Finnabair Art Ingredients Glitter Set -Ebony and Ivory, 961688 Prima Finnabair Art Ingredients - Glass Beads Licorice, 961732 Prima Finnabair Art Ingredients -Mica Flakes Henna, 572785 Prima Metal Dies, 575922 Prima Stencil -Decor II, 575915 Prima Stencil -Decor I, 575953 Prima Stencil (wall), 961299 Prima Stencil - Elementals 6.5x12.25 Bubbles, 575854 Prima Cigar Box Secrets - Clear Stamp, 980269 Prima Bloom Collection A-4 Watercolor Pad, 569921 Prima Wood Embellishments, 543129 Prima Swallowtail Butterflies - Azure, 891534 Prima Typo Bulbs, 558840 Prima Wood Clips, 558833 Prima Wood Clips, 544591 Prima Say It in Crystals -Swirl with Flower Clear

 

 So what do you think? Why not make one for your classroom...or your child's classroom as a gift for the teacher, and as an encouragement to each child to pick up a book and enter their own adventure!

 

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Comments

[Jennifer Snyder]

How about a tag for each child at home or in the classroom - with some blank journal space for the child to list his/ her favorite book? Then clip to the banner when the tag is complete.

[Mona Pendleton]

Gorgeous tags! Each one is so pretty and unique! What a fun and creative project! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Barb Macaskill]

My neighbor is a teacher and she gives the kids a "ticket" for good behavior and then they get to pick a reward when they have enough tickets. I think I am going to get some of the doll stamps and make some tags up for her to put in her reward box. I really think they will like them. Boys and girls! Thank you for the great idea!!

[Barb Macaskill]

I had to share these on Pinterest!! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/248120260695912571/

[Keren Tamir]

OMG Jennifer I'm in awe!!you are fantabulous.

[BunnyD]

Love these!! What a great addition to a reading area in a class or a school library! Wouldn't they be great in a public library to brighten up the children's book area?

[Prima Marketing]

You smart girl! I am going to add your idea in to the blog post! :) Sharon

[Ann Custer]

Super cute, love the addition of the beads. Will be picking up some of that gel. Off to share.

[Bernii Miller]

SO gorgeous!!

[Laura Turcotte]

Awesome idea!!!!! Love the banner, and the ideas!!

[Maggi]

Brilliant! These tags are adorable and especially a great idea for teachers

[Helen Tilbury]

Lovely idea Jen! Your work is always so pretty too!

[Adrienne Ford]

JENNIFER! This is incredible. Love it! A teacher's dream! :)

[Yvonne Boucher]

fantastic for classroom or kids room...you're so clever!

[Beverly]

Wow! Such individual traits on each tag/doll! Love that part especially!! What a fun way to get kids started in crafting is to have the stamped dolls all ready for them to make. Ask them to create a "buddy" to take pictures of when they are out, then to share in class or write a story including all that they did. Kind of a Where's Waldo. It could also be a character in a story!! So many ideas to use them with!