Maybe the stess at my job is getting to me on some level. Maybe it's Spring Fever. Maybe it just my mojo playing a mean joke on me. For those that don't know, I teach 9th graders. I am sure most every one is aware of the education troubles that seem to be spreading around our country. My district is better off than some but still being effected. People are being shifted around or let go and nothing is a done deal until the new school year starts and then we'll be starting this all over again for the next following year. I didn't think I was worried as I've been trying really hard to leave it in God's lap, but maybe on some level I am still worried. At any rate, there are 10 weeks left and I am trying to make them as teachable as possible for my students.
However, ya'll came for the card, lol. Even though my mojo is on yet another vaca, I was able to squeak this little card out for ya'll. It's very simple, and IRL it is pretty (at least according to my DH). The base is white with another white piece cut slightly smaller, embossed with PTI's linen plate (I LOVE this plate), sponged along the edge, and then sprayed with TA's Irridecent Gold Glitter Mist. The two pieces of patterned paper I used is from Prima's Annalle paper pad. The flower is also Prima and is in fact two Prima flowers that I simply layered on top of each other for a subtle color difference between the flower and paper. In fact, they were left over flowers from a Live with Prima class kit I got over at YMH. I even sprayed the flower with the same gold glimmer mist give them a little something extra. The sentiment is from a PTI button set and the banner was cut using PTI's little banner die. Before I glued everything together I sponged the edges with PTI's Chamomile ink from their Vintage Touch duo. I ended up with a simple little card to welcome in Spring (what better way than pastels, white, and a flower).
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20 comments:
I know what you mean about the mojo - pesky things aren't they?! However, it looks like it's working perfectly here, a beautiful card, that bloom is gorgeous.
Cassie-I work in the non-profit sector and just waiting to see what is happening on the federal level will affect where I work. I try to not think about it because there is nothing I can do about it. Just keep on pushing through and the mojo will come back. Great card. Love the simplicity!
Cassie your card is breathtaking. Great job!
Dawn♥
Stunning - I would say you definetly have your MOJO!! So soft and spring-like! Thanks for joining us this week at GS! :)
I hear you about the job situation. I live in Wisconsin and our governor just lost a lot of popularity...
Your card is beautiful. So many great little details add up to one breathtaking card.
Beautiful. I love the shimmer and soft subtle tones.
HUGS
Oh Cassie I think your card is so pretty and elegant! Just beautiful. I my last job we were on a yearly contract so each year we had to find out if we had the funding to continue. Not very pleasant :(
Thanks for joining us at Colour Create for the Pastel Challenge.
Sharon x
Oh I hate when the mojo leaves..no fun AT ALL. I have to say though, your card is beautiful and it doesn't look like your mojo is MIA.
mojo or not. i think this is very pretty! love the simple design!
Beautiful card Cassie! Love the subtle embossed background and that stunning Prima flower!
Well, if this is an example of your missing mojo, I can't tell - it is definitely a wonderful creation. Love that beautiful flower and the way your sentiment flows out from it. Outstanding!
Simply beautiful Cassie! Love that gorgeous flower and embossed background!
Pretty card, Cassie! I love that flower!
Hi Cassie,
I was a middle school teacher for 10 years teaching English and creative writing to 8th and 9th graders. I know first-hand how draining your job is. I burned out over ten years ago and can't imagine what it would be like to teach in these increasingly trying times. I commend you on doing your best to keeping your students your number one priority.
If your mojo is on vacation, you certainly can't tell from this card! But I hear you. My husband and I just made a cross-country move and my mojo has been hiding as well. Oh, I manage to find her for my professional duties at Paper Crafts and the Moxie Fab World, but my Muse has been very elusive in my personal creative pursuits. I've learned to just trust in the process. She'll be back when she's ready.
Good luck! Summer vacation is just around the corner! :)
What a beautiful flower, and congrats on having Cath shout out this post.
Beautiful and gorgeous. Love the colors.
I'm a teacher too. (7th grade). So many changes going on in education right now. It's been a draining year for me. I'm trying to hang in there. Hope you have a restful weekend. :)
So pretty! Lol, my recent blog title is to do with lost mojo as well!
this is really pretty!
It's hard to believe that this is a 'no-mojo' beauty! It's lovely! I hope the world of education improves- we all have a lot riding on it....
Very soft, lovely and beautiful too!
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