Hi Everyone. Happy Saturday night.
The Paper Players challenge this week is hosted by the fabulous Ann Schach and she has a theme challenge for us this week. The Theme? School Daze!
Now… this challenge had me flummoxed, so much so that I ended up doing the card for the wrong week! Mmmm…. I was so tempted to do a younger school inspired card, but, I just don't have the elements that would work for that. Not having school aged children and all that 🙂
I got to thinking about my teachers. Those teachers who had most inspired me and how I would create a card to thank them. I realized that my most inspirational teachers were from high school and I would have created a card for them in my final year. So, I went with a more mature approach. An approach that included a sentiment that really did reflect how I felt.
My thanks to Mr Clarke, Mrs Tucker, Mr Carter, Mr Epstein and Mrs Bingham. Without them, I certainly wouldn't be where I am today! A shout out to all of my blog readers who are teachers, currently employed, retired, taking a break… doesn't matter! 🙂 and that includes you Adelle and Rach!
After much angst and anguish – here's what I came up with
I really wanted to create a blackboard effect. Yep, in my day it was blackboards and white chalk! So, I hope I created that effect with the white embossing powder on the black card stock. I found this retired paper in my stash and thought it was perfect. Of course, I had to cut out one of the apples and cover it in Crystal Effects.
So, what do you think?
Card recipe – all ingredients Stampin' Up!
- Card stock: Real Red, Basic Black
- DSP: Retired Summer Picnic
- Inks: Versamark
- Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
- Tools: White embossing powder, Crystal Effects, Stampin' Dimensionals
You really need to pop along to the Paper Players and check out the fabulous design team cards this week. I know you will find some incredible inspiration.
On a personal note:
It's Lou's birthday this weekend, so we are taking some time to enjoy the whole weekend together – it's rare these days!
Don't forget – I would love to have you join my team of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators and, if you do, I have a special offer for you over and above the great deal on the Starter Kit. If you would like some details on the offer I have, just send me an email by clicking under my picture at the top of the page.
Some of you may remember my post where I talked about Rachel, the young girl trying to raise money for charity to bring water to children in poor countries. I thought you might want an update on how much has been raised. It still astonishes me how a single donation of $9 can add up to so many donations of $9 and multiples thereof. Here's a link to Rachel's contribution page. What an amazing way to honor such a wonderful young lady.
Hugs and prayers for those who need a little lift tonight.
Jaydee
19 Responses
Super fab card. And I’ve still got a little bit of that dp – I feel a CASE coming on! :0) Happy Birthday Lou!
An apple for the teacher…thanks, Jaydee. (I’m one of the retired ones.)You get A+ for the chalkboard!
There is the apple! This really looks like a chalkboard!! Although, like you, it has been along time…and I wonder if they even use blackboards anymore?? Have a great birthday weekend!
This is just the sweetest card Jaydee! I love the chalkboard look too.
Hope you celebrate in style this weekend. A very happy birthday to Lou!
Happy birthday Lou! Hope you enjoy a great weekend!
The card is perfect! I love the chalkboard effect and of course the apple paper and the little apple are perfect!
Jaydee – this is beautiful! I love the blackboard effect and the effect of chalk using the embossing. So clever! Wishing Lou a happy birthday!
Love the blackboard effect on the card. Great remembering that chalk we used . . . they don’t use the chalkboards hardly anymore….them were the good days : ) A+ on this card.
Thanks for sharing!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOU! Glad he got to be home and spend time with you.
How is the leg healing Jaydee?
Love your chalkboard Jaydee! Perfectly clean and simple style too!
Jaydee such a cute ‘Thank You” card for teachers. Love the blackboard and the apples…well apples just speak school! Hugs.
Happy birthday Lou! Hope you enjoy some quality time with Jaydee and I also hope you can get out for a bike ride this weekend.
The blackboard idea is great! At first I was stumped as to what to do….now I see lots of great ideas for this theme!
Great job, Jaydee! This was indeed the perfect paper for this challenge! The white embossing gives the illusion of chalk on a chalkboard…you are so creative! And I agree…a BIG thank you goes out to all of those in education!
Love the card. Very simply but nice. Thanks for sharing.
Great card, Jaydee! Look at the perfectly cut out apple with all of it’s beautiful shine. Thanks for sharing the link to Rachel’s page, too. Wow!! That is truly inspiring that this sweet little gal is making such a difference. Have a great day! 🙂
Great thank you card for a teacher! Love the blackboard effect of the embossing powder & the black paper. In my day we had both blackboards & whiteboards with those markers. Still don’t really care for those, but that’s what they have now. The little apple paper & accent is just perfect.
fantastic CAS card!!
Love the chalkboard look! what a great idea, Jaydee. Thanks for sharing.
Great card, Jaydee! I love your blackboard and the CE apple looks fantastic 😉 How’s your leg now? I hope it’s looking and feeling a lot better.
Fabulous card. I love it’s simplicity. Great DP.