Back To School Blog Hop -- School Notes Mini Clipboard

Welcome to the Back To School Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects for Back To School!!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From teacher gifts to lunchbox notes, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!

Class is just about to start, so let's get hopping!!  If you've hopped over from Barbara, then you are in the right place!!  If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our School-Time FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Lynda's blog because...  The beginning is always the BEST place to start!! :)  Several stops along the way will be offering some nifty prizes, so please be sure to keep an eye out for that!!

For the hop today, I've created a cute and FUN mini clipboard sized just right for school-time notes and messages!!

The final project measures about 4.75" wide and 7" tall.  I started with a sturdy piece of chipboard measuring 4.5"x6.75" and covered it with BLACK cardstock (4.75"x7") on both sides.  I then adhered a 4.5"x6.75" piece of RED cardstock and a 4.25"x6.5" piece of YELLOW decorative paper to the front.  The notebook paper is trimmed down to measure 4"x6.25".

To make the topper, I started with a 1.75"x2.5" piece of sturdy chipboard and covered it with a 2"x2.75" piece of BLACK cardstock on both sides.  I added a rosette (1"x12" strip of YELLOW decorative paper scored at 1/4" increments, mountain-valley folded down entire length, ends adhered together to create loop, then pressed flat and squeezed in the center -- adhered to circle using strong liquid glue OR glue gun), an apple (cut at 2.25" with the Creative Memories Cheerful Seasons Cricut Cartridge), two handmade stick pins, a touch of frayed fabric ribbon, 3 buttons, and a handwritten "School Notes" tab.

I tied a bow around the clipboard and added a tag (with a hand-written sentiment - "A Gift for You!") after stamping each notebook page with a sentiment from the "Positive Thoughts", "Splashtastic Summer", and "Fashionable Friends" Stamp Art Sets from K Andrew Designs.

To create the 'clip' at the top, I repurposed a medium-sized binder clip -- I simply added my topper to the front of the clip with two strong glue dots.

I used both my white Signo pen and my black Creative Memories fine-tip pen to add some faux stitching to my project as a finishing touch...  Below you'll see a selection of the different K Andrew Designs stamps I used on each page.

I'd like to thank Lynda for including me in the Back To School Blog Hop -- This was SO much FUN!!  I'd also like to thank  all of my wonderful friends and followers who take the time to hop through and help make this such a FABULOUS hop!!  Now....   Before I send you off to your next stop on the hop...  What's a hop without a little GOODIE???  I will be sending this fun little clipboard to one fabulous winner!! :) 

To be eligible for my blog candy:

• Please become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment answering this FUN question: "What is your favorite Back To School memory (school shopping, seeing a favorite teacher, time spent with friends)?"!!

If you leave your email address (please leave it in SAFE scrapbookingwithamy at gmail dot com form), I will be happy to contact you if you are the winner; otherwise, you will need to check back after Friday, August 5th to see if you are a winner.  No captcha here, so commenting is quick and easy!! :)

***CLICK HERE TO LEAVE A COMMENT***

Thank you again for checking out my project...  Now hop on over to Lori's blog and remember to visit all the stops for more chances to WIN!!

Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone (please note that the following links will take you directly to each participants post in case you're joining the hop later in the week!!):

Lynda at Memories In Tyme

Anita at Anita and Bugs

Jen at Memories With Jen

Bobbi Jo at Sweet Sassy Diva

Barbara at Barbara's Crafty Corner

Amy :) at Love To Crop!  You are HERE now!! :)

Lori at Scrappin' My Stress Away  Go here NEXT!! :)

Gina at California Scrappin'

Margie at My Sweet Tater

Crafty Homemade at Craft, Scrapbooking, and More

Rhonda at Scrap Happens with Rhonda

Susan at Susana's Scrappin' Corner

Lynne at Her Craftiness

Rhonda at Come Craft With Blue

Until next time,