Teachers Are A Work of Wonderful Art ~ #TGIFC262

We've made it through another week of working and learning from home and I am celebrating with an all new TGIF Challenges!  This week's color challenge is just what I needed to rest and relax my mind...especially since these are some of my FAVORITE colors!!!

I know that most teachers are putting in more work right now than they normally do in the classroom.  It has not been easy for them to prepare their classes week after week and not get to present their lessons in person.  Teachers are missing our kids so much and I am so grateful for all that they are doing to stay connected.  I made today's card with my youngest son's 2nd grade teacher in mind.  She is so WONDERFUL!  A simple card will never be enough to thank her for all that she has done, but I am hopeful that it will brighten her day! 

It Starts With Art has been my go-to stamp set for teacher cards lately...I'm so sad to see it go!  And the adorable Follow Your Art DSP is so cheerful and fun!!  I colored the pencil and pens with my {favorite} Stampin' Blends, then had some fun with different DSP patterns and cute little Arts & Crafts die cut pieces. 

The sentiments from Rooted In Nature were absolutely perfect for this card!  I stamped "You are wonderful" in Daffodil Delight and fussy cut the pieces for a fun layout.  I heat embossed "to thank you for all you do', cutting off the "to".  Do you like to fussy cut sentiments to make your own?  It's one of my favorite things to do!

Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Follow Your Art DSP

Ink ~ VersaMark, Daffodil Delight, Memento, Stampin' Blends:  Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay

Stamp Sets ~ It Starts With Art, Rooted in Nature

Other Supplies ~ Arts & Crafts Dies, Subtle Embossing Folder, White Embossing Powder

I hope you find time to play along with us this week!  It's always fun to see what everyone is inspired to create.

Happy Stamping!

Piece of My Art

Hello stamping friends!  I hope you are all having a great start to your week!

I've been having a lot of fun with all of the new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration stamps and paper, but I'm also trying to make sure I share a little love with the Annual Catalog too!

If I had to describe myself in a card, I'm pretty sure this would be it!  Stamps, Stampin' Blends, black and white stripes, a little bit of bling...all of my favorite "stampy" things all wrapped up into one card!

I would cry in joy if Stampin' Up! had a whole pack of black and white stripe paper!  I am absolutely loving these stripes from the Sale-A-Bration Golden Honey Specialty DSP and want to use it on every card I make!

It Starts With Art stamp set has my heart!  I love all of the images in this set, especially the ribbon and coloring tools...two of my most favorite stamping items!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Lovely Lipstick, Purple Posey, Granny Apple Green, Silver Glimmer, Golden Honey Specialty DSP

Ink ~ VersaMark, Memento, Stampin' Blends: Lovely Lipstick, Granny Apple Green, Purple Posey

Stamp Set ~ It Starts With Art

Other Supplies ~ Arts & Crafts Dies

Now I want to make a few other coordinating projects with this stamp set, dies and paper to hang up in my office!!  

Have a wonderful day today!

Happy Stamping!

Make a Difference in Your School

What?!?!  Two posts in one day?  Yep...I've been on a creative roll these past few days, so I have lots to share with you!

Our students and teachers are getting ready to head back to school next week and many areas have already been back at it for a few weeks.   Seeing all of the teachers in our district office over the past couple of weeks and all of the Facebook posts about them preparing their classrooms brought me inspiration for this card.  It's nothing fancy, in fact it's kind of simple, but it has such a big meaning!

 During the school year, our children are with their teachers, coaches and many other school staff members more than they are with their families.  These staff memebers all work so hard to provide a safe and welcoming learning space for our kiddos and love each and every one of them, big or small, sweet or sassy.  It's not an easy job, but they keep on doing it day after day, year after year. It is so awesome to see an entire school come together to make a difference in the lives of our children and even MORE amazing to see an entire school district to work together to make a difference.  I am blessed to be a {very} small piece of the puzzle that we all make up to complete the big picture!

As a child, there was nothing more exiting than a brand new box of crayons or colored pencils to start off the school year.  I still get excited buying school supplies for my boys!  I guess that dream of being a teacher will always be a part of me, even though life took me on a different path.  

Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink ~ VersaMark, Memento, Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue, Highland Heather, Flirty Flamingo, Soft Suded, Basic Black, Smoky Slate

Stamp Sets ~ It Starts With Art, Artfully Aware
Other Supplies ~ Arts & Crafts Dies

Thank you to all of the teachers and staff who make a difference in the lives of our kiddos...you are AMAZING!

Happy Stamping!

Follow Your Art ~ Monday Montage

Welcome back to Monday Montage!!!  We have another fabulous hop in store for you this week!  Make sure you click on the links below so you don't miss any of the creations...we promise you will love them all! 
I hope you aren't tired of seeing some of the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog sneak peeks yet because I have one to share with you today!  I was able to get an early peek at the display boards when I attended the CentreStage event at OnStage in Salt Lake City.  I love seeing all of the amazing new suites that are coming out, but Follow Your Art stole my heart from the second I saw it!  This suite was made for all of those who love to create!

Aren't these stamped images so great?!?!  And the matching dies are so GOOD!  But wait...there is so much more to this suite.  The DSP is amazing!  And the embellishments, washi tape, embossing folder and adorable little Mini Shipping Boxes...oh my gosh...I LOVE it ALL!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Follow Your Art DSP

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana, Memento, Stampin' Blends: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Mango Melody, Smoky Slate

Stamp Set ~ It Starts With Art

Other Supplies ~ Rectangle Stitched Framelits, Arts & Crafts Dies

See those cute buttons and the little paperclip?  Those are all from dies!  How great are they?!?!  This is a suite that any stamper is going to love adding to their collection!

Next up in hop is my crafty friend Cathy...her creations are so awesome!  Or if you'd like to take a hop back, you'll find the amazingly talented Amy...I love her style!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

We've added links to all of our home pages as well so you can hop along in any order you'd like!

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations