Thursday, September 5, 2013

Best Teacher Ever


Happy Friday eve!  What's happening in your next of the woods?  I'm off today for a minor out patient procedure so it will definitely be a day of relaxing after I get home from the doctor's office.  It's homecoming week at our school as well so we'll likely be heading to the homecoming parade tonight and the football game tomorrow night.  I loved the back to school challenge over at Curtain Call and the apple challenge over at CASology.  I had made this card several weeks ago and had fun masking the various stamps to create the card.  A great card for my stash for teacher thank yous. I love Moe's Verve Teacher's Count Set...all the stamps are from that set.

While I'm here, I thought I'd share another card I created on Monday inspired by this amazing card that Laura Bassen created.  Happy sigh...I love all of her cards, but this one jumped out at me and was immediately pinned for future inspiration!


27 comments:

sandie said...

fun back to school card and I really like that tree die against the orange-fab. Hope all goes well today x

Maureen Merritt said...

I love both cards. The 2nd is really stunning. Good luck with your procedure today.

Arlene said...

Both beautiful cards Lynn! I love the second one. Best of luck on your procedure...hope all goes well!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

I have that tree sitting on my floor and was just looking for inspiration... great cards.

Barb said...

I swear they start Homecoming earlier every year - have fun!

Love your teacher card, Lynn - so cute! And I agree - Laura is amazing! Love your beautiful take on her awesome card!

Tracey McNeely said...

Hope all goes well today, enjoy your relaxing time after. Two gorgeous cards. Love you teacher/apple card and that tree on the second is fabulous!

Tracey McNeely said...

...and thank you so much for sharing your card with us at both the Curtain Call and CASology!

Melissa said...

What a great one-layer CAS card! I love the little apple and the way it just pops in glorious red! :)
That second card is a stunner! Such rich autumn color and the tree is fantastic!
I hope all goes smoothly for you today and that you can truly rest up when you get back home! :)
Thanks for joining in the fun at CASology this week!

Deepti said...

Amazing cards :) I am in love with the second one, great inspiration

wienerhoneymooners said...

Yes!! Amazing CAS cards, so loving the handwriting behind your apple card, I need this stamp!!!

Thanks for joining us in the FUN at CASology this week!

Ardyth said...

Great masking - love the 'cursive' background! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CASology this week!

Unknown said...

Hey! Thanks for the shout out! Love your fall colored ink blending...looks gorgeous! Hope your procedure goes well! All the best!

Marisa said...

Love the letters in the BG and the wonderful frame around the sentiment. Fabulous shading on the second one! Hope all went well today and you have a quick recovery ((hugs))!

Colorado Crafter said...

Would love to know the name of the company that makes that tree die. It looks more natural than most tree dies I've seen around.

Love the colors on the second card.

cocrafter@gmail.com

Bobby said...

So great that a card you made weeks ago fit perfectly with two challenges this week. I love the sunset with the tree.

Kara said...

such a cute teacher card! The tree background looks cool too!

Jinny Newlin said...

Beautiful cards, Lynn! I especially love how the spirit of fall simply oozes from that second one. So pretty!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Sweet cards Lynn. Love the apple and the abc in the background on the first card. That tree is so pretty on the second with the orange background.

Maureen said...

aw, thanks for the shout out dear friend! You always make Verve stamps shine :) Hey, you never told me about the out patient thing! Deets please! Hope all went well and you can still dance...or at least drink wine! Friday! Got my school bag packed and a healthy dinner :) Wish me luck!

Stacey Schafer said...

adorable cards!

Ida said...

Hope every thing went well and you are feeling much better today. Sounds like a busy weekend ahead.
Loved both your cards, especially the first one.
I haven't stamped this week but have posted on the photo blog.
http://wishesdreamsandotherthings.blogspot.com if you want to stop by.

Virginia L. said...

Hope all goes well with you after the procedure! The shading on the 2nd card is gorgeous!! Love how Laura inspired you!

Virginia L. said...

Forgot to say that I adore that teacher card!! Totally FABULOUS one layer!

Jen W. said...

Loving this stamp set! The yellow alphabet in the background is awesome and the masking is perfect. Your inked square on the second card is gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

Sue Lelli said...

BOTH are just so GREAT, Lynn! Especially loving the woodgrain tree!

Judy1223 said...

Never disappointed when I visit your blog...TWO amazing cards! LOve that teacher carts, perfect for the APPLE cue this week. THanks for joining us at CASology this week!

Sheri Gilson said...

Super cute Back to School creation! Thanks so much for playing along with The Curtain Call!