You Make the Grade!

Hey all!  Woooohooo! It's finally the last day of school- at least for the kids-I still have to come for an Admin. day-but it'll be quiet and quick day!! Here's another teacher appreciation card I wanted to share. I made this one for  the K-1 teacher who is leaving our little school after teaching for 3 years. She is getting married in a few weeks and their hometown is a few hours away, so it only makes sense that she would want to teacher closer to her new home and hubby!  Thanks for all your hard work and dedication-Good luck to you, Lynne-we'll miss you!
 I used this super-cute Pure Innocence stamp by Heather Ellis, available at Simon Says Stamp. The papers area all from Michael's-don't remember the name-Creative Inspirations, maybe? I'm entering the following challenges with this card: Creative Craft Friends (Dots), House of Gilli (Ribbons and bows) andCrafty Creations (Thank You). Hope u like! now I'm off for a fun-filled day outside with a bunch of screaming, giddy kids!

An Apple for You!

Hi gang! It's beautiful and sunny here this morning-bring on the heat! 2 days and counting until Summer holidays! In preparation for this glorious event, I've made another card using Whiff of Joy's newest "Back to School" collection of stamps. This one is for my  baby sister, whom is also a teacher and teaches my daughter 3rd grade. If you're confused-don't be, I'll give you the 411. I have two sisters, one older, one younger and yes, we're all teachers!! In 1999, we all taught in the same school, until I went on maternity leave! I also have 3 cousins whom are teachers and 4 aunts, whom were some of the best teachers I had growing up. My mom was also a teacher in the late 60s, early 70s! Lol-so it's in our blood, I guess! I'm entering the following challenges with this cutie: Bows'N'Berries (thanks/appreciation), Craft Your Passion (Seeing Red), Make it Monday (Anything Goes), Stamps R Us (There was a little girl) and Aly's Sunday Challenge (Kids). Hope u like- have a great day! xox, Trish :)

Inspirational Monday-Make it Round!

Hiya! 3 more days of school-then no more lunch making for 2 months! Woohoo! I think I'm more excited about that than starting my actual holidays!! LOL
 It's Inspirational Monday over at Lalaland Crafts! I've used Die Cut Dreams scallop circle die-cut and easel to make this card. And the felt flower was given to me by my lovely friend, Bertie! Thanks again sweetie! This super-cute image is Rollerskate Marci from the Sports Collection. Click Here to see more inspiration from the DT. I've colored Marci using Copics., and here is the list:

Copics used:

Skin: E000,E00,E11,E21,R20, BV000 Hair: E33,E35,E39 Pinks: R81,R85, RV04 Oranges: YR61, YR68 Greens: YG00, YG11,YG13

I'm entering the following challenges with this card! have a great week! Phindy's Place (Use circles), Wags'N'Whiskers (Summertime), Rainbow Lady's (Use a digi) and Paper Cutz (Pink, Orange and white). Have a great week! xox Trish :)

No. 1 Teacher!

Hey all! Wanted to share this cute card I made for a friend of mine, who needed an end of the year teacher card. This super cute stamp and sentiment are from Whiff of Joy's June release of stamps. I colored her with copics, but must say  it was more challenging as I'm used to coloring Tildas and Lalaland Marci!! I'm entering the following challenges:  Just Some Lines (Spots and Dots), Crafty Pad (Bold and Bright or soft pastels), Scrappy Frog (Simply Red), and  Challenge Up Your Life (Circles). Hope u like! xox, Trish :)

Use Acetate!

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Hey all! Yaaay! I'm finally finished all my report cards, so I actually had time to craft something!! I have to admit that this challenge to use acetate over at MDUC intimidated me at first, but I'm happy with how it turned out. I made this for a very special and patient lady who has put a lot of perspective back into my life. I hope she likes it-she likes my card so far!! I printed the acetate in a color printer, but I got some butterfly background images- copied  and resized them into a Word document and then voilà-printed acetate! I'm also entering the following challenges: TOMIC (Summer) Color Create (Blue, Grey and White), Crafty Creations (Sparkly), Ruby's Rainbow (Flowers) and A spoonfull of Sugar (Ribbons and bows). Hope u like! xox Trish :)

Inspirational Monday-Punches, Pearls and Lace!

Hey gang! It's time ot get inspired at Lalaland Crafts again! This week's theme is to use punches, lace and pearls in your creation and I had the pleasue of choosing this theme! I used this super sweet image of Scout Marci and here is the list of Copics I used: 

 Hair: Y21,E31,E33,E35

                                                   Skin: E000,E00, E21, E11, R20, BV000

Shirt: E30, E31 Shoes: E41, E43

Sash and skirt: G19, YG00, YG11,YG13, BG05, R29,Y11, Y15

Butterfly: YR61, YR68, Y15,Y17, R32

French Grey Prisma Colour pencil for ground shadow

Have a great week! The sun is shining here I hope it lasts! xox Trish :)

Anything but a Card!

Hey gang! That's right, it's time for another challenge over at Totally Tilda. The theme for this one is to make any creation, other than a Tilda card-so get crafty! Yes, I've showcased these type of boxes already, but once my nieces saw the ones I made for my kids, they absolutely wanted one also. So, I made two and I got a Lalaloopsy doll in exchange for my daughter!! Fair deal? Have you seen these dolls? My daughter has two now and is absolutely in love with them!! Their heads are hard rubber and they can't even sit or stand, because their heads are so heavy!! Plus, they have these button eyes that remind me of Tim Buton's film, Coraline!! I'm entering the following challenges: The Poodle Parlour (Anything Goes), Crafts 4 Eternity (Use embellies starting with 'R'), Inspire Me Stampers (Anything Goes), Southern Girls (Anything Goes),  and Stampin' B's (use a border punch).