Back in April, I was honoured to be selected as a Challenge Winner over at Words 2 Craft By and imagine my surprise when an invitation came along with it...
Today, I'm absolutely honoured and thrilled to be one of three guest designers over at Words 2 Craft By Challenge #33~Every Child Deserved a Champion. This theme very much resonates with me, as
Aunty c to my precious niece and nephew, and as a teacher of hundreds students taught over a career spanning many years (I am most definitely a 'veteran' teacher!). As always, Words 2 Craft By offers us a quotation as inspiration:
Every child
deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands
the power of connection, and insists that they become the best they can
possibly be.
Yes....this most certainly touches my heart....
Of course, being a teacher, it only seemed 'logical' to create teacher-themed cards/bookmarks, which I passed along to my sister-in-law who will share them with my niece and nephew's teachers. All my images come from Verve's Teachers Count set, Paper Smooches Numbers Dies and Paper Smooches Bookmarks dies:
First, a white-on-white with a pop of 'apple,"
followed by polka-dots on white, with a pop of 'apple'.
A couple of apples for the teacher here...
and a bunch of bookmarks...both big and small...
I hope the joy I felt in creating these comes through loud and clear in the final results! Yes...every child DOES deserve a champion...and I hope that I've been one on a few occasions....
To the wonderful team at Words 2 Craft By: THANK YOU for this wonderful opportunity to play alongside you with this challenge!
To my sweet visitors: Check out the AWESOME inspiration over at the
Words 2 Craft By site; WOW guaranteed!
THEN: please join in!
You have until October 5 to fill the gallery with your creativity! See you there!!
Also sharing at
Paper Smooches September Anything Goes Challenge
Thank you so much for spending part of your day with me; your visit brings me joy!
I love all...yes ALL of these creations Carol...fantastic. I can't pick a favourite as they all stand out so well, lovely and fresh, crisp ...that's the apple...lol and wonderful sentiments. No wonder you were a winner and picked to guest...you so deserve it! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteOh, these are all so sweet!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your guest designer spot. Your work here is all kinds of awesome! Just as you are all kinds of awesome for the work you do with kids and I'm sure being a champion for many, many of them. The love and encouragement you provide to your sister crafters may be just a drop of the love and encouragement you provide your students. You are fabulous and I'm so happy to "know" you even a little bit. Your work here is fantastic! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your guest spot!! These are ALL delightful Carol! I know you must have been thrilled when you saw the theme!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a true sentiment and an honor well deserved. Teachers are so important in the lives of the young people : )
I love all your projects but I must admit I'm over the moon for your first card!!
Congratulations again for not only being selected at Words 2 Craft By but also for being AMAZING as a teacher and as a paper crafter. BIG wave from the cheering section friend!
Patti
Congrats on your GD spot, Carol! I don't know which of the cards I like the best! What a wonderful array of gifts for teachers!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Guest DT Spot!!! Well deserved and you rocked it!! LOVE all these so much :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a wondeful array of cards and bookmarks, so perfect for those very special teachers in our lives.
ReplyDeleteOh Congrats! Told you you're amazing! :) Love the teacher cards - especially the one with the numbers cut out and the paper peeking through. Bright primary colors and perfect for teacher.. but then you should be EXPERT on that! LOL!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your guest spot! I sure they are thrilled to have you, as your cards are amazing! I have to say the very first one is my favorite! There is something about white on white that thrills my soul! ;) They are all pretty fabulous though! ((Hugs))
ReplyDeleteCongrats on guest designing, Carol. Your cards are so cute, especially with a pop of apple.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Congrats, my friend! You sure deserve it. Your projects for the teachers is lovely. Your little niece and nephew are sure to be the teacher's pet!
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Carol, Thank you, thank you, thank you for joining us this month at W2CB as a Guest I-Teamer. Your love for teaching and kids comes through loud and clear in these adorable cards and cute bookmarks. Great projects!
ReplyDeleteCarol, Thank you, thank you, thank you for joining us this month at W2CB as a Guest I-Teamer. Your love for teaching and kids comes through loud and clear in these adorable cards and cute bookmarks. Great projects!
ReplyDeleteBusy busy lady! All of your creations here are just fabulous. That Verve set is really cool (I love the look of the apples) and I love how you combined the set with those awesome PS numbers!
ReplyDeleteYay for guesting!! All of your projects are WONDERFUL!! Super sweet, Carol!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Congrats on the guest spot!! You knocked it out of the park!! Fabulous cards!!! (really like the all white with the red apple one!!) And super adorable bookmarks!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper duper, dear friend! A little happy dance for your GD spot, too. You've outdone yourself with these cards and bookmarks. I'm guessing your sil is ever and eternally grateful for these sweet goodies. They are just wonderful. You know me, I'm loving the polkie dots, but those apples are pretty darn cool too. Great projects!! Bev
ReplyDeleteOh my word.....Your cards are just too adorable and now I must have the paper Smooches numbers die and the Verve sentiments. This is why I dislike visiting blogs...I must have it all when you make it look so pretty!!! Congrats on the Guest Design spot. You ROCK!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my word.....Your cards are just too adorable and now I must have the paper Smooches numbers die and the Verve sentiments. This is why I dislike visiting blogs...I must have it all when you make it look so pretty!!! Congrats on the Guest Design spot. You ROCK!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your guest DT spot Carol! I am sure they'll be delighted with your gorgeous cards & tags! Love the CAS design with the lovely pops of colour. Such very special sentiments too! Sorry I am so behind in commenting but have been MIA with health issues. I am now off to catch up on all your amazing work!
ReplyDeleteYou were busy creating all those beauties! Love them all. Those numbers are fabulous! Congrats on your GDT spot!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your GD spot, Carol ...what a bevvy of deliciousness you created ... crisp (haha ... apples!), fresh and so fun ... and with such fantastic sentiments all! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWell, was there ever a challenge with your name on it! Firstly, congratulations on your win, and GD spot. Secondly, congratulations on a fabulous array of cards and bookmarks. I love the cascading numbers and the clean design. I concur with previous comments - crisp is definitely the best description :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! Like Shirley said...this challenge has your number!!! Congrats on the challenge win and on the GD honors! Now about your creations....
ReplyDeleteUmmmmm....let me think about this forone nano-second...WOW, WOW, WOW! Incredible work! Clean, simple designs with perfectly placed elements, incredible curb appeal (you know, that first glance that takes your breath away) and meticulously and perfectly designed.
My fav...the white-on-white numbers and the bright red apples. You rock pal!
Still trying to catch up & figured I start where you've joined my old team--W2CB. These are perfect, Carol--love the use of the numbers!
ReplyDeleteLove the whole set - but the white on white numbers really caught my eye - what a fresh look but with such fun details!
ReplyDeleteGaaaa!!! LOVE these!! Fabulous use of the numbers down the side and adore the polka dotted version. Way to flash the Verve too :) Sure to touch any teacher's heart. Hope your year is off to a good start :)
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