Friday, May 11, 2012

8th Grade Art Class

Hi Everyone! It has been awhile since I have been here.  I'm sorry.  I am back to stampin  again.  The last couple months have been hectic and I also decided that I needed some time invested on me.    I have been focusing on losing weight and getting healthy.  Since January 1st, I have lost 56#.   It is going really well and I am feeling a lot better .   I have my goals set for the next few months and  now it's time to get some stamping done!

The local art teacher asked if I would come in and make Mother's Day projects w/ her 8th graders.  When I originally agreed, I assumed there would be 10-15 kids in the class.  I was wrong!  The 8th graders are required to take art.  I had 30 kids in the class.  

Here's what we did in ONE CLASS PERIOD!


We made a simple 3 x 3 card.  They loved learning how to make a 3D flower out of a few circles.  The boys especially loved to make flowers.  Their teacher had just finished telling them that they would need to be careful because Stampin' Up! cardstock is a lot 'better' than what they usually work with. If they messed up by not paying attention, they would not get replacement pieces.  I told them to take their cardstock scallop circles and crumble them like a gum wrapper.  LOL


Then using my Big Shot, we cut and embossed the scallop envelopes, made a little 'wonderful mother' card to go inside, added a ghirardelli chocolate. Then I had tie a ribbon to hold it all together.  ***No chocolate was consumed during the prep or making of this project.  LOL


The boys did the razzleberry, old olive and pretty in pink cards and envelope. 




I would highly recommend teaching an art class if you are wanting some cardio exercise.  I didn't stop moving for an hour and whew---I was warm!!!  :)



I hope their moms enjoy them and Happy Mother's Day to all you Stampin' Moms!!

6 comments:

  1. very nice projests; what diet are you on?

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  2. What a fabulous class! I love every project in each color that you prepared for them. The art teacher must have been pretty impressed. I would not have thought about doing something like this with kids, and your class has been an inspiration to me to try a mom and me class that my stampers have been asking for. GREAT PROJECTS, and love the color combinations! TFS!

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  3. Wendy, WOW! You have accomplished alot lately.
    Congratulations on the weight loss, that is a major accomplishment. Been there several times. Your cards are beautiful and I really enjoyed your blog. LOve your banner!

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  4. Nice gift for the Moms. Congrats on the weight loss. Thanks for sharing the project.

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  5. So glad you are back and feeling better. When you weren't on line for
    so long I was worried. Very nice projects for the 8th graders. Sylvia

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  6. Great cards!! I think it's wonderful that you did this with the class. What a great treat for the mothers! Congrats on the weight loss, and healthier lifestyle.

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