For a Special Teacher...Clear & Simple Stamps Release Day!

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Happy December! Today is a special day because it is the first of the month, which means that Clear & Simple Stamps is releasing its Stamp of the Month {SOTM} and I got to play with two adorable new sets, Icons I and Icons Extra. For my project, I thought I would create a little gift to give to my son's new pre-school teacher, whom he has a sweet little crush on! This magnetic photo frame was so fun and easy to create, and can be easily adapted to any occasion.

SPILLING THE BEANS

1. Trim cardstock to fit frame.
2. Trim patterned paper and adhere.
3. Trim photograph and adhere; insert in frame.
4. Tie ribbon and bow, threading through frame opening.
5. Stamp apple; trim and adhere with strong adhesive.
6. Stamp sentiment; trim and adhere.

BEAN NOTES

• Stamps: Icons I  and Icons Extra (Clear & Simple Stamps)
• Ink: Perfect Little Black Dress Hybrid (CSS); Real Red Classic Dye (Stampin' Up!)
• Cardstock: Emerald Bling, ABlanc Check (CSS)
• Patterned Paper: Togetherness (Cosmo Cricket)
• Fibers: Pure Poppy Saddlestitch Ribbon (PTI)
• Coloring Medium: Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (SU!)
• Other: Photograph

HAPPY BEANS

• Alterable: Magnetic Frame

This month's Color Story is Emerald Bling, which includes coordinating buttons, ribbon, ink, cardstock, and a Copic Trio. I hope you enjoyed my project (starring my rugrat!) and for more "iconic" good fun, don't forget to check out the rest of the CSS Design Team!

• Dana Grothaus

  Heather Pulverenti

  Kim Howard

  Lori Tecler

  Ryann Salamon

  Savitri Wilder