2012 was both an exhilarating and difficult year.
I relaunched my teaching career which has been so very good for me and my family. I love teaching and I get energy from working with teens all day, every day. I am called to teach and I know this is the area where I am spiritually gifted. I have been substitute teaching almost full time since the day after I was given my employee number by my local school board. I am looking forward to having my own classroom. I really love teaching in the High School my kids go to, and I LOVED teaching my own daughter. I teach in a city with a population of more than 1 million, and so I teach with a very large school board. Teaching my own kids is awesome, and their friends like me teaching in their classes too. It really is a lovely, happy thing I do everyday.
I am 1/3 finished my Master's degree in Education. This has been challenging, but in the very best way. I was concerned about returning to post-secondary education after 17 years away from it, and at the graduate level, but I am doing very well, and I am so glad I took this very big step. My classes start again today.
Because of these changes, I had to make the decision to step down from my design teams. I really miss the wonderful people I worked with and I do stalk all my stamping peeps, although not as often as I would like.
I'll tell you about a grand adventure I'm going on this coming summer in another post. It really is grand - stay tuned!!
Because of my grand adventure, I must keep making cards, but it can't interfere with teaching or my classes. So I will be changing my stamping style somewhat. I need to start making cards that take less time, but are still very rich looking. I'm also making multiple cards at the same time. If I cut a 6"x6" card base, I've cut 2 by default because I use 12"x12" paper. I need to figure out what it means for me to stamp smarter, not harder. I will be looking for inspiration more rather than pressuring myself to make it all up. This card was inspired by the magnificent Becca Feeken's card, From My Heart.
I will continue using richer colours, and I am finding sentiments are easier because I don't colour them. I think I need to get faster with my colouring skills if I want to keep colouring darling little images. I have a massive stockpile of supplies, so I can go for a very long time without needing to resupply, except that I will need more adhesive at some point. So sorry to all my suppliers and shopping destinations!! I am hoping to do some very cool stuff to some very old (5yrs+) papers and embellishments that haven't seen the light of day in a long time. Now that I have no commitments to any specific stamp company, I will be using some of my personal favourite stamps that I paid good money for but have sat gathering dust for too long.
I love the look of this white lattice, but it was a real pain to punch, and it bothers the perfectionist in me that I didn't get the hang of lining it up really well. I didn't find this Martha Stewart punch easy to use either. I love the idea of it and might keep trying since I really like the look of it. I just might not really be able to afford the time to get the hang of this for another year though...
Have a great day, friends. Thanks so much for those of you who keep stalking my blog. I look forward to updating a few times a month, and you will hear all about my teaching adventures. Do I have some fun and funny stories to tell!! I love high school kids!
stamps; life is fabulous (unity)
paper; butterfly garden (pink paislee), leapfrog, lemonade, johannesburg, canvas white, coconut swirl (bazzill)
ink; antique linen, tea dye, vintage photo distress inks (ranger)
accessories; punches (martha stewart), ribbon (may arts), floral embellishment (petaloo), decorative vintage push pin (webster's pages), labels 4, sm & lg classic oval nestabilities (spellbinders), lattice squares emboss folder (sizzix)
creative moments - embossing
abc challenge - e for embossing
sweet & sassy - something new (lattice punch)
jellypark friends - old & new (punch - new, sentiment, ribbon - old)
crazy 4 challenges - ribbon & bows
totally gorjuss - anything with ribbon
4 crafty chicks - ribbon & bows
I relaunched my teaching career which has been so very good for me and my family. I love teaching and I get energy from working with teens all day, every day. I am called to teach and I know this is the area where I am spiritually gifted. I have been substitute teaching almost full time since the day after I was given my employee number by my local school board. I am looking forward to having my own classroom. I really love teaching in the High School my kids go to, and I LOVED teaching my own daughter. I teach in a city with a population of more than 1 million, and so I teach with a very large school board. Teaching my own kids is awesome, and their friends like me teaching in their classes too. It really is a lovely, happy thing I do everyday.
I am 1/3 finished my Master's degree in Education. This has been challenging, but in the very best way. I was concerned about returning to post-secondary education after 17 years away from it, and at the graduate level, but I am doing very well, and I am so glad I took this very big step. My classes start again today.
Because of these changes, I had to make the decision to step down from my design teams. I really miss the wonderful people I worked with and I do stalk all my stamping peeps, although not as often as I would like.
I'll tell you about a grand adventure I'm going on this coming summer in another post. It really is grand - stay tuned!!
Because of my grand adventure, I must keep making cards, but it can't interfere with teaching or my classes. So I will be changing my stamping style somewhat. I need to start making cards that take less time, but are still very rich looking. I'm also making multiple cards at the same time. If I cut a 6"x6" card base, I've cut 2 by default because I use 12"x12" paper. I need to figure out what it means for me to stamp smarter, not harder. I will be looking for inspiration more rather than pressuring myself to make it all up. This card was inspired by the magnificent Becca Feeken's card, From My Heart.
I will continue using richer colours, and I am finding sentiments are easier because I don't colour them. I think I need to get faster with my colouring skills if I want to keep colouring darling little images. I have a massive stockpile of supplies, so I can go for a very long time without needing to resupply, except that I will need more adhesive at some point. So sorry to all my suppliers and shopping destinations!! I am hoping to do some very cool stuff to some very old (5yrs+) papers and embellishments that haven't seen the light of day in a long time. Now that I have no commitments to any specific stamp company, I will be using some of my personal favourite stamps that I paid good money for but have sat gathering dust for too long.
I love the look of this white lattice, but it was a real pain to punch, and it bothers the perfectionist in me that I didn't get the hang of lining it up really well. I didn't find this Martha Stewart punch easy to use either. I love the idea of it and might keep trying since I really like the look of it. I just might not really be able to afford the time to get the hang of this for another year though...
Have a great day, friends. Thanks so much for those of you who keep stalking my blog. I look forward to updating a few times a month, and you will hear all about my teaching adventures. Do I have some fun and funny stories to tell!! I love high school kids!
stamps; life is fabulous (unity)
paper; butterfly garden (pink paislee), leapfrog, lemonade, johannesburg, canvas white, coconut swirl (bazzill)
ink; antique linen, tea dye, vintage photo distress inks (ranger)
accessories; punches (martha stewart), ribbon (may arts), floral embellishment (petaloo), decorative vintage push pin (webster's pages), labels 4, sm & lg classic oval nestabilities (spellbinders), lattice squares emboss folder (sizzix)
creative moments - embossing
abc challenge - e for embossing
sweet & sassy - something new (lattice punch)
jellypark friends - old & new (punch - new, sentiment, ribbon - old)
crazy 4 challenges - ribbon & bows
totally gorjuss - anything with ribbon
4 crafty chicks - ribbon & bows
13 comments:
I'm so pleased to hear how much you're enjoying teaching. I went back after 20 years and just love it! I think life experience and maturity bring something to teachers which is so valuable in the classroom. I taught my son for a short time last year when a colleague was off sick and really enjoyed it - I don't think my son was traumatised by the experience, either! I know exactly what you meaning about "stamping smarter"; my time management still needs a lot of work! Sending hugs, Tracey
Isn't it wonderful to get back at doing what you love? I work with "special needs" children and love that I can help make a difference in their lives!
Your card is spectacular! I love the richness of it and the lattice work punch is beautiful. Thank you for playing with us at Jellypark Friends for our "old & new" challenge. I hope we will see your wonderful creations again soon!
Hugs,
Georgia
JP DT
How wonderful that you are teaching again. Love your card and I wish you the very best in 2013!
Thanks for playing our ribbon and bows challenge, great job!
Leanne DT 4 Crafty Chicks!
gorgeous card! thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week :)
Your card is simply stunning and oh I love, love, love the way you makes your bows!! Very elegant. Thanks for sharing it with us at 4 Crafty Chicks. Wonderful inspiration.
Loretta your card is gorgeous ! Can't wait to hear what the adventure this summer will be! I am so happy for you that everything else is going so beautifully!
Blessing for a Happy New year!
Good to hear things are coming along good for you and your enjoying yourself.
Such a lovely card, I agree those punches aren't easy but I do love the look, like your gems to embellish it, lovely flower and bow too! Great layering of the sentiment tags
Your card is gorgeous! The bow with flower is so decorative and the added bling is a nice detail - this is beautifully put together!
This is just stunning. I love the colours and that lattice is amazing.
Well done you
hugs Kimx
Beautiful card, thanks for joining in the fun at ABC,
Liz x
Bless you for teaching and loving it. It is an important job and we need teachers who care! Your card is beautiful. I hope you will continue to find time to craft. Thank you for joining us at ABC's challenge. I hope we see more of your lovely work in our future challenges!
Congratulations on being a prize winner at ABC Challenge, your card is just lovely
hugs Julie P
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