This week is teacher appreciation week at my son's school. He requested that I make his wonderful teacher a card, so I obliged him. He told me her favorite color is purple and emphasized that it must include purple. I thought and thought about what to do. I know that the usual school themed cards are usually what is exchanged, but with the requirement of purple I had to do something different. Purple flowers are some of the most beautiful flowers and since I LOVE crafting with flowers..... I bet you can guess which direction I took *wink* I know I know....I just cannot help myself!
For this project, I used the Art Philosophy cartridge and the Girls Rock stamp set (it coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge). I also used a cuttlebug folder (appropriately called Simple Flowers) to emboss the pale aqua paper. I think the subtle embossed flowers go nicely with the stamped flowers.
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/zilvwo3mgcuwgt560ydf
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/ir1ea5vazriribmxyoan
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| I used the Girls Rock stamp set to create my own patterned paper. I just love this effect. It helps me to create exactly the look I want! |
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| I also used the stamp set to stamp on the flower and the leaves that I cut out using the Art philosophy cartridge. The monochromatic look is very chic I think. |
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Your card is so beautiful my goodness you did an awesome stamping job for the background paper it turned out so perfect & pretty. The colors are so girly and regal. Great job your son I'm sure gave this two thumbs up!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post again but you might want to edit the post title :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat card as always. Very spring/summerish, and I really love your patterned paper. I admire you for making your own patterned paper to meet your needs, shows another facet of your creativity, talent, and imagination. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLST in Colorado
Such a sweet card. I have to agree purple flowers are some of the prettiest.
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely beautiful. I love how you have used the stamps as your background. I'm not sure I could do this. Thanks for sharing this card.
ReplyDeleteKathy U:)
kathy.unger113@gmail.com
I really don't dig purple, but you did a fab job incorporating it into the card!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty--love the purple!
ReplyDeleteThis card is very beautiful! Love the colors and the paper! TFS!
ReplyDeleteJulie
What a lovely card! Teacher's do need our appreciation! My daughter is a Teacher and has been Teacher of the year three times! I am so proud of her! She really, really cares about her students and they love her! She would love this card because she loves purple.
ReplyDeletePam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
so beautiful I think you did a great job love how you stamped the background, the purple is perfect too no doubt she'll love it!
ReplyDeleteMelanie, I really like this card. Great jo. Kathie
ReplyDeleteI love the floral teacher's card!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are beautiful! Great job!
awesome card
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful card, I wish my stamped images would look that good.
ReplyDeletelove the card...and would love to win the bears! They are adorable....
ReplyDeleteSherry
Purple and aqua is one of my favorite combinations. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMegan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com
I love that flower! CTMH has awesome carts, too. Thanks for sharing the stunning card and for chance to win the teddy bear parade
ReplyDeleteLove your teacher card! Love the purple flower as well. Could do this one for my sister's birthday because she loves purple as well.Need to start using my flower cartridge.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty! I have that embossing folder - now I have inspiration on how to use it! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love that stamp set. It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat embossing and layering in the flower.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteCute card! I love purple flowers, too!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the colours.
ReplyDeleteI love things made with art philosophy.
ReplyDeletemarilyn2222 @ hotmail dot com
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This card is absolutely charming! You put so much love and effort into it for your son's teacher. I know she will absolutely treasure it. The stamping on it made it really stand out as a cut above! TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card! I love how you made the background paper using that set. Just gorgeous! The colors are beautiful too. I love everything about this one!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jo
I love your card. It is so cute and the purples looks awesome!! Excellent job!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that you rocked this card Courtney and that you made your own patterned paper. I should follow your example:-) Love the color combo too.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, it could be used for any occasion! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and I'm surely loving the color combinations! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! You did a great job! TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a great color combination that just screams SPRING! Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and love all those little bears, what a great cartridge! Thank you for sharing your talent every day to inspire everyone else!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Melitta Ball
Nice card and colors for the card. Thanks for sharing the ideas. 'm not sure how to use the CCR file with my Art Phil cartridge and Cricut though. Lessons anywhere?
ReplyDeleteLovely card! I need to try creating my own background sometime. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLike the purple color which is a fav color of mine. LIke the flower and the stitched ribbon.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
This is beautiful...I'm sure his teacher will love it!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!! Love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Beautiful card! I love those colors. TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat an uplifting, colorful card! I really like your choice of colors. Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Like the stamps too!
ReplyDeletePurple is my favorite color as well. Love the card with the purple flowers. Thanks for a chance to win the Teddy Bear on Parade cart. It's on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so beautiful!!! That teacher must have received the nicest card in the whole school!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so beautiful!!! That teacher must have received the nicest card in the whole school!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet is that card!And how sweet of your son too know her favorite color is purple!SO SWEET
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on this card! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat job stamping the background paper. I would buy that if it were sold in a store!
ReplyDeleteKaren L 1020 at gmail dot com
Love the card. Would work well for so many occasions. My kids had teacher appreciation week too. thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Melanie! Such beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteCute stamp set and card.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome card! I just love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteI'm dying to win the teddy bear parade, I have been begging for it. Can't wait to see what you create next!
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ReplyDeleteLove the card, love the papers, and love the colors. I may have to buy Art Philosophy too.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the colors that you chose.
ReplyDeleteKerry
What a beautiful card. Love the color and layout. TFS.
ReplyDeleteD- dmcardmaker (AOL)
http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
I never know how to use all of my stamps and I love the great ideas you have. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteKristi Malia
Awesome card! The colors are great, and it's so happy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the colors, so pretty.
ReplyDeletesekala45@roadrunner.com
Great card. Thank God for stamps, or we might spell TEACHER wrong! Ha.
ReplyDeleteApril
Great card! I finally placed an order so I will get the paper. Can't wait to get it!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to create your own original patterned paper, very clever. Love the aqua with the purple, great combo! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card to honor his teacher! She will love it!
ReplyDeletegreat teacher card thanks for the idea, God Bless p.s i think you shuold get one to because your a teach to us scrappers/card makers.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteTina
aurathentic@gmail.com
His teacher is very lucky to get this lovely card.
ReplyDeleteLuria
Love the purple on this! So pretty!
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