Back-to-School CP Project Inspiration: Pretty Pockets, Tags & Pens - Jeanette Lee

These graduation gifts from CP Gal, Jeanette Lee, were created exclusively for her high school students. They include personalized pens, prim and proper pockets and multi-layered tags from Crate Paper collections, old and new. They are stunning!

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As some of you might not know, I am a high school teacher in Singapore. Every year, I prepare personalized gifts for my students who will be graduating and sitting for their major examinations. This year is no exception. Even better, I have been blessed with a class filled mostly with girls. Hence, there was no hesitation in creating these tag pockets to their prettiest state.

My first batch of tags showcase an array of repetitive elements such as delicate floral die-cuts and ribbons. The intended goal was to create heavily textured tags using multiple layers of various product, flowers and ribbon included. I also added smaller embellishments, a stamped sentiment and a personalized name-tag for writing words of encouragement.

Each student was also to receive a personalized pen. The simple process of combining Maggie Holmes' decorative tape and a sentiment attached with white string, makes an average everyday pen look more glamorous.

To break the monotony of the previous design, I started a second batch of pocket tags. This time around, I focused on phrases and sentiments. I dug out sentiments from prior Crate Paper collections, and layered them over and under each other. Not forgetting the floral die-cuts and ribbons, the tags were complete.

Given the sheer number of tags I had to create, I was able to save some time by using similar elements throughout. It made the process of creating 'quicker', and more enjoyable. In the end, each tag was somewhat similar yet different, befitting of how every student is different in their own way as well. Ultimately, this was the outcome I was hoping for.

Thanks for having me here, today. Have a splendid weekend!