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Friday, August 12, 2011

Back to School Magnet & Crocheted Dishcloth

Created these Back to School items: Artist Palette Magnet & crocheted this dishcloth for daughter that is entering her sophomore year of college studying Art Animation and will be living in an apt this yr (she lived in dorm the required first yr). Photographed these in my kitchen. Also shown in photo is a sketch daughter did of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow back in 2000 that I printed on magnetic paper on my printer.


















Entering these into the following challenges:

Ambers Crafts and Stuff Ch#22 - Back to School

Challenge - 22 - Back To School


Celebrate the Occasion CTO Ch#25 Back to School
Challenge #25


Creative Cutter Room

Back To School Challenge! Design Time Thursday!



Creative time for me Throwback Thursday Ch#230 use any retired Cricut cartridge
Locker Talk is a retired Cricut cartridge
Throwback Thursday Challenge ~ Episode 230


Whimsical Wednesday Ch #18 "Back to School" project no card
"Back To School"

Locker Talk 5" artist palette

Paper:
black, blue, green, red, white & yellow cardstock

Dishcloth:
Lily Sugar 'n Cream cotton yarn Summer Splash 6 3/4" x 7 1/4"
pattern: Suzie's Seed Stitch free Internet pattern:
http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2008/04/suzies-seed-stitch-crocheted-dishcloth.html
magnet glued to back of artist palette
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32 comments:

  1. GiGiAugust 12, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    What fun projects! I love the paint magnet! Thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesdays and CTO!

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  2. LaurieAugust 12, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    These are adorable!! Thanks for playing with us at CTO!
    Laurie
    scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com

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  3. AmyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Very cute and fun projects!!! :)Amy

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  4. shellyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    really nice and thoughtful projects im sure your daughter will appreciate them much :) thanks for sharing with us at whimsical wednesdays

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  5. TenSGalAugust 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Fun projects...I'm sure your daughter will love them, too!

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  6. Kimberly J.August 12, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    What a cool project!! Great job :)

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  7. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsAugust 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Great back to school projects!

    Thanks for joining us over at the CCR! DT Member Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  8. MelissaAugust 12, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Very nicely done, great job on all of your projects, thanks for joining CTO!

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  9. JenniAugust 12, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Nice job! Thanks for joining us this week over at CTO!
    Hugs, Jenni
    http://mylollipopgarden.blogspot.com

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  10. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsAugust 12, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Melissa,

    My tent card measurements were 4 1/4 X 4 scored at 1" - 2" - 3"
    :)


    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  11. Amanda TAugust 12, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Darling projects! Love them. And what a beautiful picture your daughter did! WOW!!

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  12. Cathie RigbyAugust 12, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    So adorable! I love the idea of the bag. Thanks for sharing it in the Creative Cutter Room. Cathie
    www.creativecutter.org

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  13. JessicaAugust 12, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    So great -- you are multi-talented! Thanks for sharing with us at CTO this week. :)

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  14. LisaAugust 12, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    What awesome projects, Melissa! I love the colors of the dishcloth! You did an amazing job!! :)

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  15. Kirsty VittetoeAugust 12, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Nice work there, and so practical too!

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  16. girliaAugust 12, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Great projects. Love the colors of the dishcloth.

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  17. EstherAugust 12, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Wonderful projects! I have some dish cloths that my Aunt crocheted and they are my favorite!!
    Thanks for joining us at CTO!

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  18. JayneAugust 13, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Great projects.Love the colour of the dishcloth and your daughter's artwork.
    Thanks for playing along with us.
    Jayne

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  19. Cindy BelandAugust 13, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Great job with your projects!Super fun, Thanks so much for playing along at Whimsical Wednesday!!:)

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  20. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    What a wonderful project. The colors of the dishcloth are so pretty. These are going to be very special for your daughter, every time she looks at them she will think of you:) Thank you for playing along at Whimsical Wednesday.

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  21. Sunshine HoneyBeeAugust 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Daughter's fav color is green and when I saw this variegated color cotton yarn clearanced at JoAnn's in the Spring I knew exactly what I wanted it for.

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  22. KarenAugust 13, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    This is such a fabulous project! The colors are so vibrant and lively, which I bet she'll feel every time she sees the thoughtful gifts you made her. :o) Just beautiful. Thank you so much for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday! :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  23. Melanie - The Paper RetreatAugust 13, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Terrific projects!!! The magnet is so fun and I love the sketch of Johnny Depp - it is well done! He is my favorite actor!!! Thanks for playing with us at Whimscial Wednesday! Melanie

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  24. Lucianna DilsaverAugust 14, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    How cute, love that it comes with a gift! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO :)

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  25. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Super cute project... thanks for playing with us at CTO..

    Ivette_DT

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  26. NatashaAugust 15, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I love that you did something so un-traditional. Thanks for playing along at Amber's Crafts and Stuff.

    Natasha

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  27. GloraAugust 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Awesome job on the magnets and the dishcloth! Hugs- Glora

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  28. Scrappin' SistaAugust 15, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Great projects. I really love the magnet. Thanks for joining us over at the Creative Cutter Room. We look forward to seeing you for our next challenge.

    Christel
    CCR Design Team

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  29. Crafting MisfitAugust 16, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Great project. Very unique!

    Thanks for joining us at CTO!
    Rebecca "Crafting Misfit"
    Celebrate the Occasion DTM
    Visit my blog!

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  30. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingAugust 18, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    What a neat idea. Cute project. Smooches... Felicia

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  31. AimAugust 21, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Oooo-- A paint palette magnet!! How adorable!! :) Love your projects, Melissa!! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your talent at Celebrate The Occasion!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    Celebrate The Occasion DTM

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  32. My 3 E ScrapbookingAugust 23, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    These are great! That dishcloth is a very handy gift for a college student! Thanks for playing our Back to School challenge at Whimsical Wednesday!
    Amber

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