Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Survival and Hopping Around The Block!

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Happy Wednesday everyone and welcome to my blog. It time to join the MFT Stamps Design Team for another "Hop Around the Block"

Now if you didn't hop onto my blog from Joanne's blog then you might want to hop back to Kim's (MFT Lady) blog so that you can start at the beginning of the hop. You don't want to miss anything and you certainly will if you don't hop there cause you just reached the end of the hop hehe!

Today the MFT Design team are celebrating two things ... firstly it is the 20th which means Celebrate MFT Day and it is also the release day for two new stamp sets Time for the Bubbly Label, Teacher Label (mini sets that retail for $9 each). MFT is also releasing new Teacher Digi Papers, Shimmer Brads, Eclipse Tape and the Jars all the design team have used for this blog hop aren't they fun!

We'll change the way you gift!

Ok so what does survival have to do with a blog hop you ask … well let me explain.

Earlier in the month Kim sent all the MFT Stamps design team a jar which we were instructed to fill and use for today blog hop. I had no idea what I was going to do until I received my stamp sets that are to be released today. At first I was going to use the Time For Bubbly Label set but as I thought about it more I decided to use the Teacher Teacher Label Set and make a Teacher’s Survival Kit.

mft-jar-2-wm Now you see when my daughter graduated as a teacher a few years back I made her a Teacher’s Survival Kit and she loved it. So much so that she ended up making a few simpler versions and giving them as gifts for the teachers that she had done her in service with and they commented they were the best gifts they had ever been given. I think they planned on making more themselves. I thought this would be a fun idea for kids to give to there Teachers too!

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I used my computer to print out all the different explanations of what each items was supposed to represent, I included 10 items in my survival kit I created but you can added more or less depending on what you wish to do.

After printed out each explanation I used my circle nestabilities and bind it all to create my booklet which I then attached to the top of my jar.

mft-jar-4wm I also added ribbon around my lid, this is just some red grosgrain ribbon I had here and I stamps “Teachers Rule” which is included in the set on my ribbon.

I wanted to add a band around the middle of my jar too and as you can see by the pic above I also stamped the ruler around the red card. And finally attached my ribbon.

mft-jar-contents-wmHere is a pic of what I included in my jar so you can see it a little better. I will also include the explanation for each piece under here as I know some of you will be asking. Many of the items used here can be found at home, so my gift was very inexpensive ... mostly the cost of the jar, which sell for 4 for $12. You can adapt this to suit just how much you want to spend. If you google "Teacher Survival Kit" you will be able to find more ideas that you can use for this if some of the items I have used doesn't suit.

Teacher Survival Kit

  • Candle – for when you are up late grading papers
  • Eraser – To remind you everyone makes mistakes and they can be erased
  • Smiley – Try hard to wear a happy face
  • Present – Remember that your students are a gift. Treasure them
  • Bandaid – To remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else’s
  • Crayon – To color your day bright and cheerful
  • Ace of Hearts – For the heartfelt way you deal with tasks each day
  • Marbles – To replace the ones you’ve lost
  • Puzzle Piece – Without you the class wouldn’t be complete
  • Rubberband – To remind you to be flexible

Sorry for the extra long post today.

Now as you have reached the end of the hop it is time for Blog Candy!!!!!!!!!!! The winner will receive a code which they can use when ordering from MFT Stamps which will be good for either label set FREE .... you can select which one you prefer. You have until 9pm tonight Wednesday 20th May to post your comment to be entered for this prize. I will edit this post to announce the winner and also post it to the MFT Member Forum of SCS.

Recipe:

Stamps: Teacher Teacher Label Set – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Red; Pacific Point – SU

Other: Black Ink; Circle Nestabilities; Bind It All; Eyelet Border Punch; Red Grosgrain Ribbon; Pencil Button; Copics


We have a winner for the blog candy ............. it is

Tami said...

As a teacher I would love to receive this survival kit (esp. now at the end of the year when survival is the name of the game) and I am so excited about this set!

Congratulations Tami .... hope you enjoy your prize.


117 comments:

grammytuna said...

Love all the neat ideas. Great variety of different jars. Am really excited about the up and coming items in MFT.

grammytuna

Carolyn King said...

hahah! That is great frances....LOVE the teacher survival kit! The lid is so clever....GREAT job girl!

Caitlin said...

What a great give away! I am very inspired by all the ideas.

hobbydiva said...

Fantastic job!!! I love the goodies in the jar and the reasons behind it....especially the marbles! Had to laugh at that one!

Anonymous said...

This is such a great idea!!!! Love the little book on top of the jar...

Christina Fischer said...

Oh my gosh, Frances -- this is such a great project!! SO cute and clever!! :)

sunghee said...

Great idea! Love the bright colors, too! Thank you, I had fun blog hopping!

Jaymerz said...

This is such a great idea, thanks for the insperation Frances!!

Kim said...

I loved looking at all the jars everyone made! SO many ideas :) And a chance to win blog candy - bonus!!

JenMarie said...

LOVING these jars!!!

Kate said...

Very creative!

Denise said...

These little jars are so stinkin' cute. It makes me wish I was a teacher so I could get one myself. Great ideas!

Julia said...

What a clever gift! Very creative!

THanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Frances, LOVE your blog! Such a cool gift for a teacher! I'll be ordering these sets for sure! Ramona

Tami Grandi said...

As a teacher I would love to receive this survival kit (esp. now at the end of the year when survival is the name of the game) and I am so excited about this set!

Donna Baker said...

I adore survival kits but have no use for a Teacher one *yet* as I have no kids but I LOVE all the ideas the DT shared!! great job

scscharming said...

great fun!
I found the hop on scs by accident,
...only a moment before it began!
feels like I was an accidental tourist ariving in town on a fabby civic holiday!
thank you all for the great ideas... they are just my style
I have been navigating the
*sometimes* shark-infested waters of elementary school parenting...
giving little gifts always help me stay afloat!
not to mention long, shark free baths!lol!

Pink Room Therapy Designs said...

How very cute! I love the survival pieces. I will need to file this away for when my kids are a bit older.

Barbara said...

What a cute idea!!! Love it!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Super cool Frances!!!

carpediem said...

What a great blog hop! All of the design team members did a fabulous job and I love both of the labels sets! laura j

Michele Boyer said...

This is SO sweet! And I LOVE the lid!

Lesley said...

Great timing on this release as I've just started to stress about teacher gifts, LOL! Thanks to a great blog hop, I've managed a few ideas. Now I just need to "tweak" them.

Karen said...

Great Idea!

Tammy Reagan said...

Wow, makes me wish my kids were still in school. I can see I will be buying some of these jars! What wonderful gifts they will make. Thanks for all the receipes for the different "ingredients" in the jars. Thanks everyone!!!!

i'm with the band said...

I REALLY enjoyed the blog hop! Thank everyone, for sharing!

Amy Sheffer said...

Amazing, Frances! Love the little booklet on the lid! Perfection!

carole (TruCarMa) said...

You totally hit this one out of the park, Frances! Love that lid (what an awesome idea) and the sweet contents/meaning. Definitely will be using your wonderful idea in the future!!!

Kerry Johnson said...

Ack!! So awesome!! Love the lid and your whole kit is awesome!!

Petal said...

Great Job Ladies, such wonderful packages!

Linda said...

love the idea!! and all the eye candy from the blog hop!!

Danielle L. said...

Fabulous survival jar Frances! Wowsa on all of the fabulous details! Ohh... and the marbles made me giggle! :)

Joy said...

i loved every single project on the hop today, fab, fab, fab!

carmen said...

WOW, ALL THE IDEAS WERE SO GREAT

Carolina said...

I adore this survival kit...I've given it away to many teachers but must say never packaged this sweetly!

Victoria Garcia said...

Awesome Hop!! Never done one before today, but I loved it! And that teacher set is too cute, I could really use one to make some lil gifts for my newly graduated teacher friends and myself!! (fingers crossed)

Kelli Hull said...

Wow Frances that spiral bound book on top of the lid is super cute and I cant believe you got all that stuff in there, they ARE big jars.... WOW!!!!! Thank you SO much for this post, it's GREAT and SO thoughtful for those teachers that have jobs that are NEVER done..... My Daddy was one for 30 years, I remember late nights with a half red half blue pencil... LOL I LOVED those pencils!!!!! :)

Dawn Easton said...

Great survival kit Frances! Love the packaging!!

Bonnie Lynn said...

Frances, how cute. What a great idea you came up with.

Betty N said...

Great project! I love your work! Thanks for the
chance to win!

JessicaK said...

Wow Frances. I love this. I've done "parent to be" survival kits and I'm so wishing this blog hop and stamp sets had been around then. I think my fave is the minibook with the quotes. Love it. If I'm lucky enough to win, I'm definitely getting the Teacher Label. Crossing fingers.

Lisa T said...

A fun blog hop with lots of great gift giving ideas. My favorite was Paula's doggie treat jar (I'm a sucker for dogs and her coloring was phenomenol) but everyone did a super job. Thanks for the fun "trip"!

Scrappy said...

Great projects and terrific hop! Gotta get out my CC b4 the hubby gets home and place my order! ;)

Sharon Matherson said...

That is such a sweet idea! I know that any of my many teacher friends would be touched to receive such a heartful (and cute and crafty!) gift.

Chris said...

This is the best blog hop I've been to yet!
chris v

Lesley said...

I really like the jar idea...I can see so many uses for it!! I am a teacher and would be so enthralled with those gifts! WOW!

Smiles,
Lesley :)

Kika said...

What a fabulous blog hop. Absolutely love the jars. My oldest is graduating preschool in a few weeks I've been thinking about making some gifts and I love all your ideas. Can't wai to get started!

Jan McC said...

What a fun and inspiring blog hop. I love the jars, am always looking for small ones I sometimes use for gifting. You ladies did an awesome job! Got to get some of the jars!

Michelle said...

What a cute gift. The booklet on the lid is quite clever.

Jackie said...

I love this adorable tin and set! As always Frances, great job!

Susan (susiestampalot) said...

frances, this is so fun and unique~~ i love the little booklet on top--genius!! hugs to you, friend!!

Whimsey said...

Oh my goodness; you girlies rocked the house tonight with your creations....my pocketbook it trying to run from me - it KNOWS I must make a purchase. LOL


Thanks for all the great inspiration!

Lorraine (Australia) said...

How do you do it? Every day you come up with wonderful cards and today's is so creative - your head must run at full speed all the time. (Wish mine would, he he).

Deidre Mooney said...

Great stuff..I enjoyed the hop! Deidre M

DeniseB said...

I love the jar shape and all the great ideas I've seen along the way of the blog hop....
DeniseB

Libby Hickson said...

Love your project, Frances! Everything on the hop was fantastic!!

Melody said...

Well, was that ever a inspiring blog hop. Love those new jars and all the great idea for them.

yoorah said...

Its been a blast! Thank you for all the inspirational creations!

Betty J Schaub said...

Awe it's over sooo soon?!
Frances, this is a phenominal teacher appreciation gift! I love the things you included in the survival kit and the cute little spiral book on the lid to explain what each item represents.

Joycelyn Pelkey said...

What a wonderful gift, Frances...LOVE it!!!

Nightscrapper said...

Oh, too many beautiful gift sets to enjoy. I'm in awe of all the wonderful talent. It was a treat to blog hop before bed. I'll be dreaming of the wonderful creations.

Jodi said...

What another fantastic blog hop! I am loving these jars and think I see a future Girl Scout project with these.

Your teacher survival jar is adorable and I love the "book" you have added to the top.

Tracey said...

WHat a wonderful gift idea Frances! I love this!

Laurie said...

I thoroughly enjoyed the blog hop - what great gift ideas from everybody! Thanks so much for the chance to win one of these super sets!

Jessica M. said...

I love these jars. Everyone has made such great gifts, I have to get some. Thanks so much for all the inspiration.

Kraftin' Kimmie said...

Wow! These have been some amazing gift ideas! You are all so clever....but I expected no less!! Fantastic job!

Janet Rohde said...

What a cute way to package a survival kit!

Christyne said...

This has been a FABULOUS blog hop! So many wonderful ideas! Thanks!

Sharon W. said...

Wonderful ideas! My mind is just whirling with all the possibilities of using these little jars.

Mendi M said...

Wow! I loved all of the projects! I can't wait to get my hands on some of those jars!!

Kimberly said...

Loved all the projects in the Blog Hop. You ladies are all so creative and have given me many ideas for homemade gifts this year!

Joyce said...

Looks great!! Thanks for all the ideas on this hop.

AShu93 said...

I really like how you did the lid with your bia for the booklet.

Lynn said...

This is adoreable!! A great ideal to give the teachers!!

Jamie said...

Oh my, love all the ideas, already ordered some of the jars!!! Got some great ideas for my son's teachers. Thanks for all of the wonderful ideas, these hops are so much fun!!!

Anonymous said...

I love these jars and labels. Thank you so much for the great ideas!!

Melanie said...

I love your notebook on the top Frances! That is so clever!!

Leslie Rodriguez said...

I love the way you added a little notebook to the top of the jar. That's so clever!

Michelle B. said...

Great Blog Hop! - Thanks everyone for your inspiration!

kellygrl27 said...

WOW! everyone has been so creative! gotta get me some of those jars and a label stamp set! Hope I win!

Carrol said...

Great imaginations. I love it.

Anonymous said...

Another Great set. Thanks for sharing.

Carol F

Janet said...

What a great blog hop! Thanks so much for sharing those beautiful creations.

Anonymous said...

Another amazing blog hop! You ladies are so creative and Kim I love the new set! Mary Frances.

Sheri Z. said...

Wow! All of the jars are so cool. Great ideas!

scrapn_momof2 said...

What a bunch of talented ladies! I enjoyed every project. Each one was very creative and adorable!

Jodi C. said...

This was my first MFT Blog Hop...WOW!!! What AMAZING ideas, just the kind of gifts I am looking for. Your teacher survival kit is GREAT!!! All of the items are now on my shopping list...I can't imagine a teacher that wouldn't love it!!! TFS!!!

Susan said...

What a great bunch of projects. I loved each and every one of them.

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

What a great idea, everyone's jars were so creative - what a great Blog Hop!!

karen k said...

All of these jar ideas are so creative and look like great fun to make. Thanks for the blog hop!

Stephanie said...

All you girls had such amazing gift ideas. Thanks for the chance to win.

Char in So Cal said...

XOXOX all the ideas the DT shared!!

Thanks for the op to win some YUMMY blog candy!

Char in So Cal
{scrampaddict} {at} {cox} {dot} {net}

Anne said...

LOVE the new stamp sets and the little jars! All of the creations that you each made were so much fun and inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win a littl blog candy!

Candice said...

This is SO adorable, Frances - LOVE how you did the top - that's just awesome!!

karahoward said...

I've been looking for something to give my daughter's teacher - and now I have tons of ideas. Thanks for the blog hop and the fun ideas that you all had.

veronica said...

this is my 3rd blog hop. and i love it. i love seeing so many ideas on one basic theme. wonderful ideas!

Lisa said...

Wow! You ladies really outdid yourselves. Thanks for sharing and the great opportunity!

CharlieB said...

Love both sets and all the ideas for using them. Great job!

Vickilyn said...

Love love love all these jars!!! They have been fantastic and totally inspiring!!

Lori said...

I love the survival kit!!! I would just add chocolate, a must for teachers. Amazing sets and the jars are perfect. Thanks for the blog hop everyone, great ideas.

Nancy in CA said...

So many wonderful gift ideas and the packaging can't be beat. Everyone did a great job...can't wait to try a few. Love the jars! Thanks for the blog hop such a fun way to spend my day. Nancy

KanataNewf said...

wow, everyone on the hop had such wonderful projects! Awesome job to all the ladies!

Anonymous said...

I love what you did with your jar!! I can't wait to get the new sets and jars. Maybe I'll be lucky and get to win one....! :-)

Gail H.
Booboostamper@aol.com

Lisa said...

great work I love it , had fun with all the hopping

B said...

Love the teacher survival kit! Too cute! Everyone had such great ideas!

Lady Liberty said...

I love your jar and the survival kiit Frances. Phenomenal and fun!
This was my first hop and boy was it fun. The ideas are absolutely fabulous. What a creative group.
Thank you all for sharing - now off to MFT to place my order.
Gloria

Christine aka The Stampin' Ninja said...

I am LOVING this whole concept of making gifting easier and more heartfelt and creative! Your teacher survival kit is awesome - I am definitely going to have to borrow the idea for the teachers in my life. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great prize!
Hugs, Christine aka The Stampin Ninja

Kathy Kelsheimer said...

Yes, these jars do make for the perfect way to present your present! All of them are great, the hop was a lot of fun!
shecop@charter.net

Judie said...

What a fun blog hop! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.

Rebecca said...

Wow this has been a great blog hop!!!! So many wonderful ideas, just in time for the end of the year teacher gifts!!!

P Myers said...

Great blog hop. I really like your teacher survival kit. I am thinking of using some of the ideas to make a similar one for my manager (who is not a teacher). I think the ideas can be adapted for our workplace. I once received a parent's survival kit when my son was leaving for college and I loved it.

LindaH said...

Love these little jars....they are right up my alley...i love to give gifts like this...the design team did a great job. THANKS!

The Crazy Life of a Navy Wife said...

What an awesome blog hop! As I am a teacher, I just loved seeing all the great things made with the teacher set! I would LOVE to win this set to make my coworkers great end of the year gifts!!

Erika M. said...

I've really enjoyed seeing all the neat gift ideas. As a teacher, I thinkk your project is my favorite - I may have to borrow it and make some similiar gifts for my coworkers!

mspiggy7 said...

Wow! What great gift projects you all have made with these great jars & labels. It was so much fun visiting all of your blogs.

Sue Stout said...

This was fun-thanks!

Jessie/knightrone said...

What a perfect gift!! I love it!!