Belle Papier {pretty paper}

wow. It’s been quite the week. The kids especially are needing a little extra care. Monday we had a funeral for my hubby’s great aunt, Wednesday we found out that my two youngest have to change schools this Fall and yesterday we buried Sherman. Thanks so much for your sweet comments on the loss of Sherman. We really appreciate them and your support overwhelming.

It’s been hard to get much creating done but I do have a card design to share with you today. It’s going out to  my son’s grade one teacher. She has been the best this year. It’s been so exciting to see the growth. My boy is reading English and French, enjoying school and feeling confident. She will be sincerely missed. We’re busy winding down the last few weeks of school. I know for many of you school is already out but high school exams start next Friday and primary students have another two weeks. We’re also busy with getting ready for a grade eight grad. We bought the new black suit, white shirt and grey tie last Saturday and wow …. he’s looking so grown up. I hope you won’t mind me sharing some proud momma pics after the grad.

Now after much rambling…. I have the winner for the Great Canadian Stamp set. The random.org integer generator chose number 14. Congrats to Deb V! Deb said…

What a great set. I have a ton of ideas that it would be perfect for. My brother-in-law is in the forces, and we celebrate Canada Day big time.

Please e-mail me with your address and enjoy the set!  Happy Canada Day, eh?

Thanks Teacher

Lots of stamping on this card design. I used stamps to create the backgrounds and sentiment for this teacher card. I thought it would be much more interesting to stamp the ruler repeatedly on the angle. My tree is my favorite part of the design. I used Maya Road chipboard and then altered it with paint, distress crackle paint and an embossing folder. I’m having so much fun adding texture to it. If you’re looking to customize chipboard…it’s MUCH faster than trying to adhere patterned paper.

Quick Tip: Add red buttons to a tree to add the look of apples.

Supply List:

Stamps:
Distressed Circles Scrapblock by Cornish Heritage Farms
Making the Grade (Kim Hughes line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: White pigment ink by Clearsnap, burnt Umber Palette Ink by Stewart Superior
Paper: Kraft, Frosted Teal, Blush Red Dark cardstock by Prism
Other: Chipboard by Maya Road, punch, stapler, buttons by Autumn Leaves, embroidery thread, paint by Ranger

Have a great weekend!
Julia

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