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<![CDATA[The School Supply Addict - Home & Blog]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:40 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Freebie Friday: Patriotic Stars]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 10:29:45 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/05/freebie-friday-patriotic-stars.html

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you've had a great week and were able to stock up on lots of goodies during the big TPT sale!

I have to say that I am blown away with all of the sweet feedback that you all left me during the sale. I may not have time to respond to all of them, but I do read each and every one. :)

So, thank you.

Today, I've got a fun freebie to help you get prepared for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and all those other Patriotic holidays. Can you believe it's almost Summer!? Aaahhh! So excited.

This little freebie contains a bunch of festive star frames (or accents) that you can use for your patriotic projects.

FREE Patriotic Star Frames: Graphics/Clipart for Commercial Use

Download for FREE on TPT!

Don't have a TPT account? It's free and easy to sign up!

If you happen to need some papers to match, these stars match perfectly with my Patriotic set that I posted recently.

Check out the Patriotic Papers

I hope you all have a great weekend! Today is our 5th wedding anniversary, so we're off for a little getaway weekend. :)

]]><![CDATA[I've Missed You... and a Sale]]>Mon, 06 May 2013 12:30:20 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/05/ive-missed-you-and-a-sale.htmlOh my goodness, it's been a while! Thank you to those of you who sent me sweet messages (via the Facebook page) while I was away. Long story short... I flew home for a bit to say a last goodbye to a family member, it was the last week of the semester (grad school) last week, the hubby and I had a little weekend in Paris, and we're starting to get all of our stuff together for our move home this Summer (paperwork, house hunting, etc.)... sort of a nightmare.

Bottom line: I missed you. I know a lot f you are in a similar state of crazy right now. It's May. Holy guacamole. When did that happen?

I do have some posts lined up for this week, but I wanted to let you know about another fun TPT sale that starts tomorrow! Details:

TPT Teacher Appreciation Sale! Mat 7-8, 2013 Up to 28% off with code TAD13

Feel free to use my button if you need one!

Are you excited!? Woohooo! I am in the job hunting process right now and am so sad that I don't know what grade I'll be in next year!!! Aaaaahhhhh! Do I just buy everything on my wishlist?! Hahaha.

Here are some quick links to my shop in case you're in need of a clipart fix.

See Most Recently Posted Items
Bundles
Clipart
Frames
Digital Papers
Classroom Printables
See Items In Order of Best Sellers

Here are some fun new sets (and some popular bundles) that you can scoop up for 28% off....

EVERYTHING in my store will be on sale, so no worries about missing out on new stuff. :)

$ Graduation Kids 1: Graphics/Clipart for Commercial Use

$ Balloons: Graphics/Clipart for Commercial Use

$ Alphabet Mini Set: Graphics/Clipart for Commercial Use

$ Apples: Graphics/Clipart for Commercial Use

$ Gumball Machines: Graphics/Clipart for Commercial Use

$ Bicycles: Graphics/Clipart for Commercial Use

Happy shopping, friends! Again, thanks for all the sweet notes and feedback y'all always leave me. I truly appreciate it.

]]><![CDATA[Technology Tuesday: Shadow & Glow]]>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:26:49 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/04/technology-tuesday-shadow-glow.html

Since I'm a bit of a clipart guru, I thought I'd show you a couple tricks that will add a little pizzazz to the things you make. Today is a video tutorial showing you how to add shadow and glow to your clipart and words. Some of you are already pros at it. Katie King and Amy Lemons are two that come to mind. You can check out their resources and see what I'm talking about. :)

Enjoy! Be sure to press that little square/circular button in the lower right-hand corner to enlarge the video and see my steps.

Easy huh? Here's the Derby Kids Clipart Set if you're interested.

If you're into pinning, then here's a little button to pin!

Video Tutorial: Adding Shadow & Glow to Clipart

Hope you're having a blessed week. :)

]]><![CDATA[Meet a Blogger Monday: Tanja Tlusty]]>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:52:46 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/04/meet-a-blogger-monday-tanja-tlustly.html Winners from last week's post: Jeanne Bergeren and Rachael Fox! Ladies, I've emailed you all (from Punchtab), so let me know if you don't receive a message! (schoolsupplyaddict@gmail.com)

About

Grade: Sub K-5th
Location: Oregon
Blogging for: Almost 2 years
Teaching for: 6 years

Links

Blog: Journey of a Substitute Teacher
TPT Store
Facebook Page
Pinterest

What do you like best about the grade you teach? Least?

"My favorite grades to sub for are 1-2 because they have more independence, still love learning, and know how to read."

"Least is 5th grade because they are at that age that they think they know it all and are starting to get hormonal!"

What are your strengths as a teacher? Weaknesses?

"Strengths: I'm listening, compassionate, imaginative."

"Weakness: I'm OCD about some things and I want everything to go perfect."

What has been your most embarrassing teacher moment?

"I had toilet paper hanging out of my pants! Then a student let me know, thank goodness!"

What's the one part of your job that you dislike the most?

"As a sub, the one part of my job that I dislike is that sometimes I have no lesson plans. And sometimes the students act up more because they think they can get away with it."

How do you see your role of "teacher" changing in the next 5 years?

"Hopefully I have a full time teaching job in the next 5 years! But I've already seen technology evolving in the classroom from the Smartboard to a whole 5th grade using iPads for everything!"

If you had the chance to add a certification (or skill) to your list of credentials, what would it be?

"I'd love to be able to speak Spanish fluently so I could get hired at my favorite school!"

If you weren't in education, what would you be doing?

"If I wasn't a teacher, I'd love to be a chef. I love baking and cooking."

Favorite Quote:

"Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one."
-Malcom Forbes

Morning person or night owl?

"Night owl"

How do you keep your sanity? Or do you?

"I talk with friends, have some chocolate, and escape with a good book!"

The most valuable piece of teacher advice I've received...

"Quit worrying and just do your best!"

Some of Tanja's Products I like:

Sizzlin' Summer Fun
FREE

Rate the Sub!
FREE

Brain Freeze! Math Game
FREE

Meowing Over Vowel Digraphs
$$$

Blasting Off Into Space (Unit)
$$$

Giveaway Time!

I hope you all have enjoyed getting to know Tanja! We recently got to hang out on a Google chat and she is seriously a sweet heart.

Now it's time for a giveaway! 2 winners will receive Tanja's Reading Activities for Any Book (which I have... and they're marvelous) and my Daily Literacy Centers Clipart Set! All you need to do is enter via the PunchTab box below. The giveaway will end tonight (Monday) at midnight (Pacific time), so be sure to enter before then! Good luck! I'll announce the winners in next week's post.

]]><![CDATA[Freebie Friday: Bright Editable Cards]]>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:32:40 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/04/freebie-friday-bright-editable-cards.html

Happy Friday everyone! I don't know about you, but this week has flown by!

Today, I've got a fun little freebie to hopefully "brighten" your weekend. I've been adding a lot of new paper sets to my TPT shop and this freebie contains a little pizzazz from one of my favorite sets.

Enjoy!

This is a PowerPoint file that contains 3 editable templates. I've included template with patterned squares (shown below), one with matching solid colors, and a black & white one. Below is a little snapshot of some things you can use them for, plus a link to the set of papers I used to make them.

If you download this freebie, then I would just love your positive feedback. :)

Download for FREE on TPT

You can edit them to become calendar cards, name tags, task cards, little notes, and more!

Check Out the Paper Pack

This paper pack is the one I used to make this freebie. It's appropriately called "Grab Your Glow Sticks"... because it makes you want to party. Right?

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

]]><![CDATA[Technology Tuesday: Aligning Elements]]>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:44:04 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/04/technology-tuesday-aligning-elements.html

Today's tutorial was a request from a follower who says "I made my first one [printable] a few weeks back, but had some trouble keeping everything lined up the same." I hope this helps. I don't know who you are (my suggestion form is nameless), but good for you! Making sure your product doesn't throw us type-A people into a mental breakdown. :)

I know this is another pet peeve of mine... misaligned printables that require cutting. Would you be excited to cut this?

Trust me. Spending a few extra minutes to make sure everything is nicely aligned will be worth it. All of us Type-A (crazy) people will be satisfied... and you'll be putting paper trimmers to work around the world.

Here are 4 basic ways to align your printables.

I hope you learned something new. :)

Let me know if you have anysuggestions for future Technology Tuesday topics!
Click here to suggest something.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

]]><![CDATA[Meet a Blogger Monday: Tamara Russell]]>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:38:32 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/04/meet-a-blogger-monday-tamara-russell.html Winners from last week's post: Tiffani O'Quest Mugurussa, Valerie from Georgia Grown Kinders, Kristen Baumgartner-Poindexter, Karen Miraglia-Stamp, and Patty Rutenbar. Ladies, I've emailed you all (from Punchtab), so let me know if you don't receive a message! (schoolsupplyaddict@gmail.com)

About

Grade: 1st Grade
Location: Groveland, FL
Blogging for: 8 months
Teaching for: 17 years
Other Grades Taught: 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, & her National Board Cert.!

Links

Blog: Mrs. Russell's Room
TPT Store
Facebook Page
Pinterest

What do you like best about the grade you teach? Least?

"First graders are lots of fun! They are super sweet! They make me smile with their eagerness to learn! Teaching first is one of the hardest grades to teach because everything is about the proper foundation. That makes it tougher."

What are your strengths as a teacher? Weaknesses?

"I am incredibly creative and relational. My students love the resources that I make for them, and their parents really like me too! :) Sometimes, because I am so wrapped up in creating things...I can forget small details." :(

If you could change only one thing about your classroom, what would it be? (more room is obvious... haha)

"I wish I had more storage containers for my intermediate level books that I can't use right now because I'm back in first."

How much time do you spend planning? How often?

"I spend about 20 hrs. per week in creating resources, cutting, laminating and or planning for the week ahead."

What's the one part of your job that you dislike the most?

"It's hard when the demands on my time are for things that I do not enjoy...pointless meetings, etc."

How do you see your role of "teacher" changing in the next 5 years?

"I think that common core is going to really change how students learn...especially in K and 1. Teachers have to be flexible and willing to adapt and change with the new demands on our profession. In our state we not only have to adapt to the new standards, but also to a new teacher evaluation system and performance based pay. It's a very stressful time for a lot of educators."

If you had the chance to add a certification (or skill) to your list of credentials, what would it be?

"I would add a Reading Endorsement, and a Gifted Certificate."

If you weren't in education, what would you be doing?

"I would be Eponine in the Broadway Revival of Les Mis!" :)

Favorite Quote:

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."

Morning person or night owl?

"Night Owl"

How do you keep your sanity? Or do you?

"Coffee and quick two day trips to ANYWHERE with my sweet husband, Chris."

The most valuable piece of teacher advice I've received...

"Your happiness in the workplace is contingent on you. Find a way to be happy no matter what. " :)

Some of Tamara's Products I like:

Where's My Egg?
FREE

Lemon Activity
FREE

Literacy Centers
$$$

Fables, Morals, & Planes! Oh My!
$$$

Close Reading: Chick & Duckling
$$$

Giveaway Time!

I hope you all have enjoyed getting to know Tamara! She's become a great blog buddy.

Now it's time for a giveaway. 2 winners will receive Tamara's Marvelous Morning Work and my Umbrella Clipart Set! All you need to do is enter via the PunchTab box below. The giveaway will end tonight (Monday) at midnight (Pacific time), so be sure to enter before then! Good luck! I'll announce the winners in next week's post.

]]><![CDATA[Spring Cleaning SALE!!!]]>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:01:04 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/03/spring-cleaning-sale.htmlYay! Spring is here! Well, kind of. The trees are desperately trying to pop out some buds over here. No green yet. :( My blog buddy, Krista, had the wonderful idea of having a little sale to kick of Spring and clean out those wishlists. I know mine is a little packed right now.

Also, I'm [this close] to hitting 3,000 followers on TPT! Woohoo! I never dreamed that I'd amass more than 10, counting myself. I'm so thankful for all of you! You have been so incredibly supportive throughout the last year. I never dreamed that I would get into selling my clipart in addition to classroom stuff. I have to pinch myself sometimes. Funny how things pan out.

I'll be clearing out my wishlist, so I though I'd give you the opportunity to do a little cleaning as well! Sale details and links are below. Have fun!

Thanks for the cute button Krista!

Sale Details:

March 30th & 31st
20% off of EVERYTHING!!!
Bundles will even be 20% off... which means you're saving 50% on those bundled sets!!!

You can also look at all of my products by clicking on the "Shop" tab at the top.

]]><![CDATA[Friday Freebie: Summer Lovin' Graphics]]>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:12:02 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/03/friday-freebie-summer-lovin-graphics.html

Happy Friday! Hopefully you're already enjoying a nice long weekend for Easter!

Summer is on my mind today. Apparently this has been the coldest Swiss March in 26 years. Omiword. I can believe it. We haven't seen anything above 50 degrees since September. I'm itching for sun and open-toed shoes!

Today's freebie is a little two-parter. One is on TPT and the other is exclusively for Facebook fans.

Summer Lovin' Graphics

Here's a fun set of summer images! 3 pairs of sunglasses, a sun, sunscreen, and blacklines! Download on TPT for free.

Summer Lovin' Papers

This set of papers matches the graphics set! Find in on the Facebook page under the "Freebies for Fans" page.

Have a wonderful Friday everyone!

]]><![CDATA[Technology Tuesday: Say No to Squishing]]>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:05:05 GMThttp://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2013/03/technology-tuesday-say-no-to-squishing.htmlA pet peeve of mine, naturally, is squished clipart. It drives me nuts. I'm sure I drive you nuts, but not like this...

This is like nails on a chalkboard to me. Let's discuss the why...

1. The background is a hot mess. It's beautiful and adorable in it's full-size glory, but my lack of tiling it has resulted in a clipart muffin top. Not attractive.

2. The star. There's no reason for it to even be squished like that. It's making me sick.

If you're a newbie to making your own printables, then these videos might be helpful to you. I know, personally, that I will hop right no past any products that look anything like the star card above. I'm picky and like things to look proportional.

This first one shows you how to "unsquish" that background paper and make it look normal.

Pin Me!

The next video is super beginner-level. It shows you how to resize clipart while keeping it proportional. I also show you a couple ways to avoid squishing images. Sorry I'm sick and sound like a man in this one. Also, I barely ran out of time so the end is crazy. Haha!

Pin Me!

My last words were "Hope that helps!" :)

Hopefully this helped if your somewhat new to making your own things. :) Happy Tuesday everyone.

And "Just Say No".... to squishing... and drugs.

Mostly to drugs though.

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