Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Back to School....

Hi!

Today's Crazy challenge is a Back to School theme!  My card is a little different....of course!! hahaha!!!  I only have 1 stamp that resembles anything to do with school and didn't want to use it soooo....I decided to make a card based on my feelings about my kids going back to school and how much I was going to miss them!!!  I know, you think I am lying and I think I have lost my mind but I really have missed them!!!  After spending 3 months together EVERY SINGLE DAY....you get used to it although I have to say I don't miss the part about being in the car so much!!! :)  Anyway, here is my card ~

I had not every used this SU! Bliss stamp and the BEAUTIFUL sentiment is from Verve's Small Phrases set which is a MUST HAVE if you have not bought it yet!!!  My card base is Vintage Cream with a mat of Early Espresso and then Kraft CS on top.  The DP is from October Afternoon.  I stamped the flourish using Crumb Cake ink and the butterfly using Regal Rose ink.  I stamped the butterfly a second time on Kraft CS and then just cut out the wings to give it dimension.  The sentiment was stamped using Early Espresso ink and then I added some SU! pearls.  The seam binding is also from SU! (vintage brad is as well) and then I added some natural burlap string.  The top was punched using my Fiskars Apron border punch.  I did sponge the edges of the Kraft using Crumb Cake ink.

Now, be sure to check out the Crazy Girls creations!!!

• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Pelkey
• Maria Bell
• Silke Kittmann
• Silke Ledlow
• Tammy Hershberger
• Frances Byrne
• Vicki Garrett

Have a WONDERFUL weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Lynda

Comments

[Kelly Wentling]

Beautiful card Lynda! I love the special meaning behind it and I'm right there with you. My youngest started kindergarten yesterday and the house was so quiet! Beautiful colors and design. Have a great holiday weekend!

[joanne/jojot]

There are all sorts of experiences and feelings about the beginning of school days and yours is stated and expressed so beautifully.....love your card

[Joycelyn]

Awww...that's so nice...if you see my card for this challenge you'll notice I have a different take on Back to School!! LOL!!! Two months just isn't a long enough break for us!!! :-)

[Vicki]

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!

[Dawn Easton]

Lynda, this is beautiful! Love the CAS design and the wonderful sentiment!! Chloe just went back to school last week and I admit to missing her 12 or so phone calls a day at work....lol

[Maria]

Your card is beautiful Lynda. . .it makes for a perfect any occasion card including back to school. I love the Kraft color . . I have a few Kraft color card stock. . your card inspires me to use them.

Maria