OK...so I've been thinking of making a badge holder for work for a LONG time but didn't ever get going on it. Heading to the CKC convention changed that. I knew I could wear it and dress up the badge that we get when we are helping on the floor. It's a lot better than the plain white thingie anyday! Actually, I made TWO badges. My first one was made specifically for me with my first initial on it. I couldn't send that to them! So after I made mine, I made them one...without any personalization. I figure, they can add the Heartfelt Creations logo or someone's name or something themselves. So wanna see them???
Here's MINE:
My work badge will get inserted in the pouch so it can be displayed on the other side. I hate wearing my face around my neck so this will be a great thing that I can keep it turned around and nobody will know. I think this will be my DRESSY one and I plan on making some playful grade level ones (I'm a Fourth grade teacher) with my teaching team. It should be FUN!
Here's the close-up of my card. I handwrote the company name along the edge and added the date. The Spellbinders icon and cream initial circle as well as the tiny "blinged" flower were added to the outside of the plastic badge holder with Zip-Dry glue. I put them on the outsided because I didn't want them to get smushed inside and I think it gives the piece added dimension!!!
Of course...Wouldn't you know it...I added some Stickles and some bling...Can't do without that!
Supplies:
Badge Holder/Badge Reel (Wal-Mart)
Memento Tuxedo Black
Ranger Distress Ink: Tea Stain
DCWV burgundy cardstock
Copic Xpress It Card
Copic Markers: BV000, 02, 04, V04,05,06,12; YG05; G00, 24; E35; Multiliner .35
Tombow Mono Adhesive
Stickles
Pearls and bling
Here's the one I'm sending to Heartfelt Creations:
I wanted the gray flowers to come more to the foreground so I added some gray-purple around them. Adding the meandering line around the piece was the perfect touch to bring everything together.
Here's a close up of the flowers and the SPARKLES!!!
This is the flower that is on the badge reel. Covering up that mechanical thingie was a MUST and there was no better solution than to use an HC flower!!! I think I'm going to make a HUGE one with like 8 or 9 layers next time and it'll stretch almost all the way to the badge itself!!! Wouldn't that be fabulous!!
Supplies:
HCPC 3409 Tropical Blossoms Precut Set
HCPC3407 Botanical Floral 2 Precut Set
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Spellbinders Rose Creations Shapeabilities
Spellbinders Classic Circles Large
Zip Dry Glue
Badge Holder/Badge Reel (Wal-Mart)
Stardust Stickles, bling, pearls
Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic Xpress-It Card
Copic Markers: W00, 1, 3, 5; BV2; R000, 14, 17; E08; Multiliner Pen .35
Bazzill Raven Cardstock
Dry Versafine Onyx Pad (for Distressing)
Tombow Mono Adhesive
So see you around, I'm heading to CKC!
I did have a chance in the wee hours this morning to make a little gift box up. I deconstructed a little gift box I got from a student last year (and saved to make a template) and had a good time decorating this box. I used stamp sets and dies from Heartfelt Creations Fall collection to make the box and tag. If you would like complete directions with photos, please post a comment with your email and I'd be happy to send them to you. 
Heartfelt Creations Stamps and Dies used:
I had some time to play in my stamping room this weekend and decided to start making some Mother's Day items for my Etsy shop. Not sure if this is one item that's going there or not. I like it so much I might give it to my mom...We'll see...
