Friday, December 9, 2016

Rustic Elegance...

Happy Happy Friday Everyone!
Today, I thought I would Change gears from
a Holiday Card to a Birthday card!

 Don't know if I ever told you that I work at my
son's old Elementary School! I just LOVE it there
and the Teachers are AWESOME! 
When I started working, one of the Teachers said they 
are in charge of the Birthday greetings for the whole staff, 
and asked me when was my Birthday.... 
As I started talking to this teacher, 
she said yeah.. we send out an e-mail wishing
you a Happy Birthday... and I thought WHAT??? Who Does That?

Soooo.. I told her I made cards and that I have a good stash
already and would be happy to make cards for all the
Teachers & Staff - No Charge... Just because... :)
She was super excited and couldn't believe that I would
do that! And I said.. Hey.. I make cards ALL the time
so it's really no biggie and I'm happy to do it...

Any who... So, I've been making Birthday cards for the entire
staff at my school... and I've really enjoyed doing it!
Everyone LOVES the card they receive and can't believe
I handmade them... It makes me feel good knowing they
appreciate the cards that I make and it puts a smile
on their face - I also like the fact that it's more personal
than an e-mail... :) 

Now, after the main details as to WHY? Here is one
of the Birthday cards I made for the Staff --


I just LOVE how this turned out - So Pretty really.... :)
I'm using the Carta Bella Designer Paper collection pack
(Rustic Elegance) - I also added some Clear Wink of Stella glitter pen
on the Arrow, Hearts, Best Day Tag

Cardstock - Stampin' Up, American Crafts
Big Shot, Silhouette Machine
Ribbon - 3 Girl Jam (No Longer in Business)
Lg. Stitched Card Mat Die - My Favorite Things
Small Stitched Card Mat Die - Craftin' Desert Diva's
Sentiment - Computer Generated - FONT (Cotton Candy)
Stormy Trendy Twine


Well.. that's about it for this week!
I hope you all have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!!


Theresa

17 comments:

Marilyn said...

Beautiful card!!

Sukie said...

Very pretty card! I'm really liking that chalkboard look of your tag! Such a great gesture to do this for the school staff! Have a fab weekend!

CA Scrapper said...

That is gorgeous. Very sweet of you to donate your cards. I know I would much rather get a card than an email! Have a great weekend.

Leslie

Migdalia said...

I love the beautiful card!!Such a sweet thing for you to do!
Have a wonderful day my friend,
Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M


Karla Yungwirth said...

This is beautiful!' Love the black tag with the sentiment- very striking. How wonderful that you offered to make birthday cards for the staff. I'm sure they appreciate it more than you kniw!

Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator said...

Theresa this is so pretty for sure!!! I love how striking a black card base is because it really makes all the other papers/colors pop! Truly beautiful card!
Hugs,
Jo

Nana said...

How exciting that you get to work at your son's school. I know the staff feel very lucky to receive your cards. This one is no exception. Beautiful.
Have a creative day.
Nana
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bumblebee creations said...

Gorgeous!! And wow, what a great thing to do!!! That alone must keep you busy in your craftroom!! Have a great weekend Theresa!!

Sharon said...

Oh how beautiful!!!!! And what a wonderful thing you are doing!! :)

Tracey said...

Yep it is a really pretty card...love the tag! Wow....how wonderful you are to make cards for all the staff, I'm sure they all love them!

Gerda said...

This card is beautiful, Theresa!! What a sweet thing for you to do!! Have a great day.
Gerda

Sherrie K. said...

Wow, you are so generous! I am sure they love your cards! I love this design! The tag is adorable I love the pattern paper..the tag really pops on it!
Have a great day!
Sherrie K

Beth F. said...

Your card is beautiful and I know the recipients of the cards you create will love them so very much!

Lisa said...

Wow... this is sooo beautiful! That jar of flowers... sweetness! Teachers are gonna love you for sure!

Kate said...

Ohhhhh, I just LOVE that you can use your wonderful creations in such a fabulous way!! What a gift for the teachers! This card is beautiful. The contrast of the pastels and black is so pretty!

girlia said...

Love the font on this tag. So cute.

Roberta Stevenson said...

Beautiful card!