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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The Best Things in Life

Hey, all! Is it just me, or is bloggyland a little quieter this week? I'm assuming people are trying to enjoy every last bit of summer before school starts. I go back on Monday, and the kiddos start Wednesday. You know, even after 11 years in the classroom, I still get nervous on the first day of school. I teach freshmen, so I'm always starting from scratch with names and faces--I think that's what puts me a bit on edge. I have that tiny bit of fear that's saying, "What if they all revolt? I don't even know their names to write them a detention!" Mostly, my brain tells me, "They're freshmen; they're terrifed," so it keeps the fear at bay.

Anyhoo, on to my card. It started out as this week's Card Patterns sketch, but it took on a life of its own. I love the end result. Not only did this take all of 10 minutes to make, but this color combo just makes me happy. Smileys

Only two more days until the Get Sketchy challenges begin. Hope you're as excited as I am!

Stamps: Trees, Birds, & Messages (Hero Arts)
Paper: Basic Black, PTI white, Teresa Collins dp
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Nestabilities Labels 1, flower (Prima), ribbon (PTI), pearls (Kaisercraft), dimensionals
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56 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    Totally fabulous! LOVE those gorgeous patterns, great colors too!

    What a wonderful thing to be a freshman year teacher! You get to be part of their introduction to high school. I am so in awe and completely grateful for people like you. I could never be a teacher...even the little ones scare me! lol!

    (-: Heidi

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  2. PinksyDoodlesAugust 12, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    Hi Ann,
    This is another beautiful card. You are so talented - it is gorgeous!
    I taught at a college for a while and I can understand how you feel!
    Enjoy the rest of your free time.
    Clare x

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  3. Lyn SAugust 12, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    You've gotta love a quick card Ann! Such pretty colours!

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  4. VickiAugust 12, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    Great card, Ann! Love that background paper! Good luck in the classroom! Blessings to you!

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  5. itsallrosiAugust 12, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    you go back on monday, ahh!!!

    great card, love the houndstooth

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  6. xiumaiyukiAugust 12, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Aw...the terror of the first day of school. 1st day was always my favorite day since there's not much work or studying involve! :) Love the card...the houndstooth background is fabulous!

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  7. StampinCathyAugust 12, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Love this CAS card. Great colors and love the texture and bling.

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  8. DoraAugust 12, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    This is gorgeous ...simply beautiful!
    hugs Dora

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  9. Dori SheltonAugust 12, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Lovely card, Anne! I really like the splash of pink, it adds a great touch.

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  10. Steph ZerbeAugust 12, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    ohh, this is a super cute color combo.
    I love the bling!

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  11. AimesAugust 12, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    So it's not just me that gets butterflies on the first day back then?! I'm always scared of the day coming when the students realise that they can just refuse and I can't really do too much about it! Well make the most of your last few days anyways!
    Love the colour scheme in this card, and that sentiment is just too true!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  12. CFLangerAugust 12, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    What a pretty card! I love that color combo! And I agree - blogland has been pretty quiet this week!

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  13. AUsome momAugust 12, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Love this card. Those colors make me happy too :) I know you hate to see summer come to an end. I hate it because school has already started here and the traffic is horrible! Anyway, enjoy the next few "free" days :)

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  14. Ann KranitzAugust 12, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    I know what you mean about the first days of school. I get so nervous still for my kids and they are in 5th and 7th grade. We dont go back until second week of Sept so I have some time to worry about it!! Your card today is very sweet!! I love that dp. HUGS!

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  15. CherylAugust 12, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    So, so pretty Ann! Love the colors, and the simplicity of it...it's fabulous!

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  16. Pat (mspfd)August 12, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Sweet card, Ann! Luv that you use that wonderful sentiment as a focal point of your card!

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  17. MaggiAugust 12, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Sweet card!

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  18. PinksyDoodlesAugust 12, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Hello again,
    I have something on my blog for you.
    Clare x

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  19. Sara StrandAugust 12, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Shut yo mouth- and stop talking about the end of summer! I work in a senior volunteer program where 98% of them volunteer in schools and the fall is horrible for me in regards to paperwork and stupid questions. I'm dreading it....

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  20. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    These are DEFINITELY happy colors! :) Love this, Ann!

    And I agree, I have noticed that it's a bit quiet in blogland.

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  21. Maile BellesAugust 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    this color combo makes me happy too! Can't belive it's time to start school again already, where does time go!

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  22. LaurelAugust 12, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Another winner!

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  23. SandeAugust 12, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Lovely card. I love the simple style of this one....sometimes less is better.

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  24. Heather P.August 12, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    This is so pretty, Ann! Love the pop of pink!

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  25. HazelQAugust 12, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Cute card! I love that sentiment :)

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  26. My SerendipityAugust 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I love the sentiment on this card..how true it is. Beautiful card.

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  27. MaureenAugust 12, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Love the colours! I'm getting some new Labels dies this week! Numbers 4 and 9 and the new poinsetta one!! Good luck starting school...we go back after Labour Day (Sept.8)here in BC. I teach Gr. 3.

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  28. Cindy LeeAugust 12, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Only 1o mins?? You are unbelieveble Ann!

    I'm sure you are gonna get butterfly in your stomach on your first day. I always did back in my high school days.

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  29. EileenAugust 12, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I love that card. Good luck with school. :)

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  30. Laural-LeeAugust 12, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Good luck to you and your kids on the first day of school. Hope the year is full of blessings.

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  31. Sheri GilsonAugust 12, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Great card Ann!! Love the colors.

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  32. JacilynnAugust 12, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    very cute! I love that pink ribbon. great card Ann!

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  33. DanderellaAugust 12, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Very cute.

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  34. whoistracyAugust 12, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Just adore that gingham background Ann!! Super cute card.

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  35. Courtney BakerAugust 12, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    The colors are do fun! Love the look.

    You know it doesn't seem that quiet to me, but that's because I've only blogged once this week! I think life seems to speed up about this time every year!

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  36. ElizabethAugust 12, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    What a stunning card, love to colors and the simplicity of the design.

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  37. Caryl PAugust 12, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful card, I love the different patterns on the paper and flower.

    I think being nervous is what makes you a good teacher--you care enough to care what the kids think!

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  38. lorettaAugust 12, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Very pretty card! Love the color combo!

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  39. LaurieAugust 12, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Yes - way too quiet!

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  40. mommyabbytommyAugust 12, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    So simple, sweet.

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  41. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    amazing, I love the colors!

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  42. Marie BingamanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    I like it Ann! :)

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  43. Harriet SkellyAugust 12, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    I love these colors Ann - great card!

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  44. MandyAugust 12, 2009 at 7:26 PM

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  45. Amy JAugust 12, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Love that background paper! Very pretty!

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  46. Erika M.August 12, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Darling card - I love cards that are simply focused around a sentiment!

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  47. Kelley EubanksAugust 12, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Cute cute! Bless your heart... Freshman!?!?!?

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  48. EvelinAugust 13, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    I can't believe you only took 10 mins! :) I don't think I can come out with something so nice in that short a time!!

    bravo, girl!

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  49. BeateAugust 13, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Love your pattern paper with that gorgeous flower. Great card!
    Hugs and smiles

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  50. EliseAugust 13, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    This card just makes me go... "ooooooooooooohhhhhhhh!" Like I just witnessed the most flawless firework on 4th of July! It's THAT good! Yipee!

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  51. BAugust 13, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Wow, you just spit your cards out! :) Love the pp with the flower!

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  52. Allison RankinAugust 14, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Super...love the color choices!

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  53. -Agnes-August 14, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    That's a great background paper you used, unusual..

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  54. Becky CarafaAugust 14, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Love the colors!

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  55. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    You know I love the pink and black color combo! Good job on this one!

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  56. Angie TiemanAugust 16, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Darling card! Love the colors and that pop of pink!

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