I set off in search of a mustache stamp, but couldn't find it any any of the usual places (Michaels). When you can't find something, where do you turn? Etsy! I ordered some hand carved rubber stamps from Posh Binky! They came beautifully wrapped and were exactly what I needed for my bowler hat and mustache design.
With a little black ink, some embossing powder and my handy heating tool (is there a proper name for this tool?) I got to work. About an hour and a half and 40 postcards later I was done (I make extras because I inevitably mess up when I write them out). Once the card designs were complete, I put them in a plastic bag and they traveled everywhere with me over the summer. I wrote a few out at the beach or on my layover at the airport.
Waiting for my flight at BWI. |
What do I write you ask?
WANTED
Word has it you've been on the lam since June! Now that you've relaxed and rejuvenated over the summer, it is time to give up your disguise as a 3rd grader and present yourself as a 4th grader. You're WANTED in (enter classroom number) on (enter starting date). I look forward to an awesome year.
Love,
Your Teacher
P.S. "On the lam" is an idiom. Look it up and bring me the meaning for a "cool" treat!
I then have to remember to bring them popsicles on the first day! I already added this to the list I have to buy/get done before Tuesday!
I'm trying this linking up thing and attempting to link up with 4th Grade Frolics for her Made It Monday even though I made them a while ago!
I'm trying this linking up thing and attempting to link up with 4th Grade Frolics for her Made It Monday even though I made them a while ago!
What a fabulous idea! I love this idea. We normally send postcards at my school, but this year we went all digital and sent out emails to the parents. I would love to try this in next year's email though! Thanks for sharing.
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Emails sounds much easier, but snail mail is such a novelty to the kids! Keep a look out for some other fun things I do around this idea!
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