Back to School Pencil Card

Here is a card that I made to send my grandchildren for Back to School.  I’m not sure either of them are excited about their first day of school, but everyone loves to receive cards in the mail!

To create the Card Base, start with a 5-1/2″ x 6″ piece of Kraft Cardstock.  Score the 6″ side at 3″ and fold.  You should have a card that is 3″ x 5-1/2″ when folded.  Cut the pencil point using the guidelines in the template bleow.

This is how I marked the card base to create the pencil point.

Here are the measurements for the card pieces:

• Eraser – Powder Pink cardstock 3/4″ x 3″
• Pencil – Crushed Curry cardstock 3″ x 3-1/4″ (Score every 1/2″ to create a more realistic pencil barrel.  I cut the ripples free hand)
• Lead Point – Basic Black cardstock punched a 1-1/4″ Circle

Adhere the Powder Pink, Crushed Curry and Basic Black pieces to the Kraft Card Base.  Trim the Basic Black circle around the pencil point.  Use a corner rounder to round the corners of the eraser end of the card.

Decorate as desired.  I used stamps from previous Paper Pumpkin kits for my sentiment layer.  Here is where you have the opportunity to make it your own.

• Add your favorite student’s name to create personalized pencils
• Stamp with “thank you”  and give a set of cards as a wonderful Back to School Gift for any teacher.

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2 Sessions to choose from:
9:00 AM – Noon (only 3 seats available)
OR
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Plan to stamp and assemble a variety of projects (mostly cards) that we prepare using Stampin’ Up! products.. Bring your choice of adhesive (enough to assemble 8-10 projects) and a scissors. See displays and demonstrations, network with fellow stampers and WIN PRIZES!

Registration Fee – $35.00
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Comfort Suites Conference Room
300 N. Division St.
Stevens Point, WI 54482

(Hosted by Debra Simonis & Diane Simonick)

Email: deb@debsimonis.com to reserve your seat for this fun event.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Stamping!
Deb