Papercrafts I Made in June

 It might not look like it but I made a ton of cards this month! 

Alec wanted to give ALL the teachers he's had in high school a going away/thank you gift for graduation week so I made up 30 cards (in 3 different styles). I also needed to make 20 thank you cards for him to mail out after his graduation party (since we didn't open gifts at the party he never got to really say thank you in person).  

That's 50 cards!

We also had a few birthdays and I joined the card chain challenge again this month so I had to make those cards too. 











At the very end of the month I had a day or two to do some scrapbooking and made up a few pages:




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Comments

  1. Megan RussellJune 24, 2024 at 6:03 AM

    As always, your cards are so pretty! It would be such a wonderful gift to receive a handmade card! People rarely even send store bought cards these days…how thoughtful to spend the time to create a beautiful card for someone (and 50 at that!).

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  2. HollyJune 24, 2024 at 6:21 AM

    Such a busy time of year and so impressed you still stayed creative- such a talent!

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    1. Joanne June 24, 2024 at 12:46 PM

      I was pretty impressed I found so much time to create too. But I was really glad I did.

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  3. Jennifer GoodwinJune 24, 2024 at 6:51 AM

    I love all the cards you made this month! Have a great day, my friend.

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}June 24, 2024 at 6:54 AM

    That was a lot of cards! They all look great. I love the graduation cards. The prom scrapbook pages are great too!

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  5. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJune 24, 2024 at 6:55 AM

    June has been a busy month for you. Your cards are wonderful! #MMBC

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    1. Joanne June 24, 2024 at 12:47 PM

      It definitely has been busy; in all the ways but it's been so much fun so I can't complain.

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  6. Amy JohnsonJune 24, 2024 at 7:10 AM

    Wow! That's a lot of cards! You've been busy. Visiting from SSPS.

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    1. Joanne June 24, 2024 at 12:47 PM

      Yep, I knew with graduation in the mix it would be a busy month of card making.

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  7. Maria RineerJune 24, 2024 at 7:16 AM

    Such pretty cards and scrapbook pages!

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  8. Tamar SBJune 24, 2024 at 7:24 AM

    You're so talented.

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  9. Dara @ Not In JerseyJune 24, 2024 at 8:14 AM

    I love the third one down with the rainbows and the graduation guys are cute!

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    1. Joanne June 24, 2024 at 12:48 PM

      We made those for "other" staff members in the school that Alec had hit it off with that weren't necessarily his teachers like the cafeteria workers and some of the office staff.

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  10. Handmade in IsraelJune 24, 2024 at 8:21 AM

    That's a LOT of cards to make! You did a great job - they're lovely!

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  11. Kim CarberryJune 24, 2024 at 9:04 AM

    How sweet that Alec wanted to give all of his teachers gifts.
    It sounds like you have been kept busy with all the cards to make! The thank you cards are just brilliant and the scrapbook pages look fantastic.

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    1. Joanne June 24, 2024 at 12:49 PM

      I loved that he wanted to give them all a little thank you gift... but it was fun trying to transport all 30 gifts to the school in a way that made it easy for him to handle. I thought it was so sweet that he came up with the gift idea all on his own.

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  12. Kari June 24, 2024 at 11:36 AM

    I love all of these! I know how much work you must put into them. 😘❤️

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  13. Hena TayebJune 24, 2024 at 11:53 AM

    Such pretty card and layouts.

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  14. MissyJune 24, 2024 at 12:03 PM

    You are so creative! I love those handmade cards for teachers. That's so thoughtful!

    www.lovinglifemoore.com

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  15. PamelaJune 24, 2024 at 1:05 PM

    Cute cards! Love the ice cream cone.

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  16. Linda StollJune 24, 2024 at 1:21 PM

    Wow, Joanne ... that first card you've carefully crafted really caught my eye!

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  17. Michelle LeslieJune 24, 2024 at 2:20 PM

    Oh my word, that's a lot of cards but so worth it, especially for all Alec's teachers. I bet they treasure them.

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  18. Jodie's Touch of StyleJune 24, 2024 at 4:28 PM

    Dang, that's incredible that you made so many. I bet it was like an assembly line!
    Xoxo
    Jodie

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  19. Soma @ InkTorrents.comJune 24, 2024 at 6:05 PM

    I am amazed that you made all those cards and the scrapbook pages as well. So thoughtful of you and they all look great. I specially like the graduation cards.

    -Soma

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  20. LeanneJune 24, 2024 at 8:07 PM

    That's a HUGE undertaking Jo - well done! And I love that Alec wanted to thank his teachers and also his friends - a sign of a thoughtful young man.

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  21. JeanieJune 24, 2024 at 10:02 PM

    these are such fun, Joanne. I know your recipients will be thrilled!

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  22. MarshaJune 24, 2024 at 10:11 PM

    That's amazing! I have to admit, I would have just gone to the store and bought them. Although, I just bought a card for a wedding, and it was almost $6! So, you were smart in making your own!

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2024 at 5:06 AM

      I like to tell my husband I'm saving us money this way; though I'm not really sure that I am since I buy so many supplies each year! LOL

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  23. Sum of their StoriesJune 25, 2024 at 3:29 PM

    Wowza, you have been busy!

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  24. Sunshine and BooksJune 25, 2024 at 3:29 PM

    Wow! You were busy and they all look great!

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  25. Kathrine EldridgeJune 26, 2024 at 6:40 AM

    So many beautiful cards! I adore the one with the bird and flower. So pretty!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  26. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJune 26, 2024 at 9:45 AM

    These are all so cute! I love the rainbows and sunshines!

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  27. Laura @ Our Grand LivesJune 27, 2024 at 10:56 AM

    Such lovely cards, Joanne! And each is extra special since you crafted them yourself! Alec seems like such a thoughtful young man! One of my most cherished memories as a retired kindergarten teacher was when former students wrote me a note or stopped by for a visit! I had two students who stopped by regularly, well into their 30's! So special!

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  28. Laura @ Our Grand LivesJune 27, 2024 at 10:59 AM

    Such beautiful cards, Joanne... and extra special since they are each created with love! Alec seems like such a thoughtful young man! I'm sure each card he sent was greatly appreciated! One of my most cherished memories as a now retired kindergarten teacher was when former students took the time to write a note or stop by for a visit. I actually had two students who visited regularly, well into their thirties! SO special!

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  29. Jennifer WiseJune 28, 2024 at 10:47 AM

    I love these! I always love seeing what you create. I don't do paper crafting now as much as I used to. Your cards are darling, and I love your scrap pages, too. Visiting from Gma's Photo Generic linkup.

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    1. Joanne June 28, 2024 at 3:25 PM

      Thank you so much!

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    2. Jennifer WiseJune 29, 2024 at 9:59 AM

      Thank you for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #41 linkup, too! :)

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    3. Joanne June 29, 2024 at 10:35 AM

      Thank YOU for hosting!

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  30. Debra | Gma'sPhotoJune 30, 2024 at 12:28 AM

    Oh my, so many cards and all made by hand. Pretty! I bet everyone who receives one will feel very special. These take time and patience to make.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Take care and best wishes.

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  31. SlabsJune 30, 2024 at 8:25 PM

    Congratulations, check out SSPS 317 on Monday, as you’re featured. https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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