I made this Smile of the Week Sign for my son’s first grade teacher to hang up in her classroom for the new school year. A student is chosen weekly as the classroom “Smile” and gets to have their picture and favorite things displayed for the whole class to see. It’s a BIG deal for a 1st grader!
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After searching through all my cartridges for a sun die cut that was larger enough, I just ended up cutting a large 12 inch circle from the Cricut George and Basic Shape cartridge. I then hand-cut the sun beams and embossed the irregular shapes.
I used the Cricut Speaking of School cartridge to cut the fun font “Smile of the Week” at 3 1/2 inches. I then enhanced the letter layers with markers, inks and chalks.
I’ll admit, this project took a little longer than expected due to the fact that it was a time consuming figuring out the correct font sizes.
Overall, I’m really happy the way it turned out and I’m glad that I’m able to make something cheery for the classroom walls. It’s also fun knowing that my son will get to see something his Mommy made hanging up on his classroom wall.
Wishing you many Sunny Smiles!
Linking with:
My Sheri’s Crafts Challenge #66- Back to School.
Celebrate the Occasion- Challenge #25- Back to School
Abby Challenge #11- Back to School
This turned out so cute. How nice of you to do this for the classroom. I am sure your teacher will love it:) TFS and thanks for playing with us this week at Cooking With Cricut:)
~Madison CWCDT funkycards.blogspot.com
This totally qualifies for our challenge, Holly! Great project — your son’s teacher will love it! Thanks for linking up to Cooking With Cricut this week.
~ Jen, CWC Design Team
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Holly what an adorable “CRICUTLICOUS SUN” You did a FANTASTIC job! I am your newest follower and am looking forward to more of your super creative work! Thank you for sharing with us at CWC!
Melin
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This is so great for the classroom. Thanks for playing along with us at Cooking with Cricut.
Super cute project…awesome! ~Shen
WOW, WOW great job!
This is adorable! Thanks for playing with us at CTO!
Laurie
scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com
What a cute wall hanging! I love how you did the font in crayons and pencils! Thanks for playing at CTO!
So absolutely perfect! Your child’s teacher is going to LOVE this project. I never considered the Speaking of School cart, but after seeing your creation, maybe I do need it…LOL! The embossing is a perfect touch, too. Thanks for sharing your talent with us at CTO this week!
Jessica
CTO DT
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Wow, how creative, love how you did your sentiment, great job! Thanks for joining CTO!
Great job!!! I love the idea and final result
Thanks for playing with Scrapbookaholic!
Such a FUN idea! Love the embossing! Thanks for joining us this week at My Sheri CRAFTS 😉