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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, June 06, 2005 - 5:02 pm
I would like to do something like this but it is for my mom's retirement party, so maybe something with that as a theme??? She is retiring from many years of being a social studies teacher (grades 6-7-8).
You guys are so creative. Please help!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, June 06, 2005 - 6:00 pm
what about something to do with an apple. here is a pic that I found when I googled
Here is another one
you can find the above one at this Favor Site
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, June 06, 2005 - 9:47 pm
I like both of those. Looked around and found these for you, too:
Chalkboard Use the coasters as a fun version of place cards, or escort cards. Or write conversation topics on each one and leave them at the table settings for guests to ponder together. Each coaster measures 4" x 4". Comes in rope-tied bundles of 4 coasters, an eraser, plus a 4-piece chalk set. Chalk colors vary. Coasters available in black or green. Usually ships in 4-6 business days.
Striped Beach Chairs Beach Chair
Adirondack Chairs Adirondack Chair
Flip Flops
Buckets Buckets
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Monday, June 06, 2005 - 10:10 pm
You could cut up maps (for Social Studies) to use as mats or frames around the names...or write the names on the maps. At the wedding I was at, they had little picture frames as the placecards. They put hearts and diamonds on them, but you could put little apples or books or something. You could also put old "school pictures" in the frames along with the person's placecard. You are going to have loads of fun at her party!
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Monday, June 06, 2005 - 10:11 pm
Ooo...I forgot that you can buy little slates and write the people's names in chalk. Loving all of the great ideas above.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, June 07, 2005 - 10:11 am
Thank you all!!! Will report back later with whatever we decide on. Though we are limited with time! (Duh to myself for letting it get so close to party date!)
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 11:12 am
Well due to lack of time (party is sat.) I just got these: You guys have any ideas I could do to "fancy it up?" Thanks in advance. BTW, The leaf with the name on it is separate from the plant (which by the way is fake but a lot cheaper that real ones...)
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 11:13 am
   
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Jewels
Member
09-23-2000
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 11:18 am
Those will be nice, Julie. Just wrap a pretty ribbon around the pot or take some paint and put polka dots on them (something Ryan could help you with?). You could even write the persons name on the pot if you were planning on giving them away.

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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 11:18 am
Should I attach the name leaf somewhere else? Like more in the plant or "leaf" as is so people know it is not part of the plant? Wish they were real, hopefully people won't toss them... Any ideas are SO appreciated. I am always so rushed with stuff. I need to learn to manage my time better.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 11:19 am
Hey Jewels--a ribbon is a great idea. Maybe even raffia. What do you guys think? Hey Jewels,, what ever happened with your plane thing?
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Jewels
Member
09-23-2000
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 11:25 am
Raffia might be too plain, ribbon would be a little fancier. JMHO. I just posted the outcome with the plane in the other thread. 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 11:26 am
Thanks Jewels!!! Off to Hobby Lobby.... (it is so hot outside, I dread the thought of leaving this house...)
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 1:20 pm
You could put the name on the ribbons that you wrap around the plant.
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 1:42 pm
can you make the name leaf stand up in the pot, like those markers you can get for gardens? the kind that show the name of the plant?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 5:46 pm
okay, here are two different bows, I am not super impressed with either... which is better? Any other suggestions?
 Also butterfly or not and vertical leaf names?
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Sage
Member
07-20-2000
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 7:04 pm
Great idea Julie! Make the loops in the bow a bit smaller, cut off the extra length. I like the raffia, not the satin. Put the wire of the leaf with the name on it in the front center of the pot above the bow, and bend the wire so that the leaf is situated above the rim of the pot and over the center of the bow. Does that make sense? Okay, here's a quick little drawing to show what I mean...
And yes on the butterfly!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 7:56 pm
Thank you SAGE!!! I know you are a good artist so I am happy to get your opinion!
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Sage
Member
07-20-2000
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 10:13 pm
You're welcome Julie, I'm glad to help. Share some pics of the finished products!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 3:17 am
It looks Great Julie, I would take Sage's advice on the bow and keep the butterfly as well.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 6:15 am
Thanks Skootz! I will post some of the final ones when I am done. How's your pool & deck?
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 8:38 am
coming along....slowly..getting sick of the mess in my sunroom i.e. chemicals, bathing suits, towels, and a 1/2 deck around the pool. These things take time..I am just getting impatient lol
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Wapland
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 11:38 am
For a teacher's retirement dinner. An eraser with two pencils sticking out. One each pencil print the person's first name or last name. You can also buy small wooden apples in a dollar store or craft store. Using white out, you can print the person's name on the apple. Fondly Wappy
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 12:14 pm
Wapland--those are great ideas-especially the apple one. Too bad I didn't post this thread earlier! Anyways, here is what we're going with. The bad thing is the one that says "Al" is the ONLY one with a good bow... Oh well. Some have butterflies, some have bees and some have nada...

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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 3:56 pm
They turned out great Julie. I do hope that you will post pictures of all of them sitting on tables. I know you have put so much into this party, I am anxious to see how it all turns out.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, June 10, 2005 - 8:34 am
Another question: I have a few poems about teachers. What should I do with them? Pin them to a wall, print out and leave one at each table, one to each guest...what? Help...
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Friday, June 10, 2005 - 8:38 am
Put them on a transparency and put them on an overhead in keeping with the teaching theme???
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, June 10, 2005 - 8:45 am
Are you having a M.C. at the event. Perhaps they could be put in a nice booklet and read during different parts of the dinner. Then at the end it could be presented to your mom.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, June 10, 2005 - 11:38 am
I'd leave them on the tables. It will give people something to talk about.
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