Wednesday, March 5, 2014

The Card Concept Guest Designer {With Sympathy}

Good morning! Before I get to my card today I want to share something amazing that happened to me at work yesterday. I teach a Grade 1&2 split. I adore my wonderful class and it makes my job so rewarding when a student has a major breakthrough. One of my lovely Grade 1 boys wrote a wonderful story in his journal yesterday. The most amazing thing to me was that up until yesterday...he had only ever written a handful of words in his journal; not even a complete sentence. So when he showed me his work and read it to me, I had a lump in my throat. Yes, it was a special moment. He shone with pride at my reaction (my eyes welled and I was smiling as he read his story to me). Yep! One of my top 10 teaching moments. Thank you for letting me share!



Today I am thrilled to be Guest Designing for The Card Concept! Originally I was going to design for my newest challenge but after a lot of thought, I decided to focus on my health and to get into shape. I am happy to report I have now lost 18lbs and I do feel so much better. Being a Guest this month is wonderful and I am so proud of my amazing team! Tracey McNeely has been running a tight ship for me and I admire her so much! Thank you Tracey for asking me to Guest with you this month and for being a fantastic Challenge Manager!


I love the crisp look of Lime, Espresso and White! When I chose this challenge (months ago), I was hoping to be able to create a card for it! I thought for sure I would do a St. Patty's Day card but instead I was drawn into the serenity of the colours in the photo and the "sticks" that the cake pops are on. The lines reminded me of the embossing folder I used.

{Supplies Used}
Stamps: Penny Black
Inks: Early Espresso
Papers: White, Espresso & Lucky Limeade
Extras: Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, MFT Prima Donna Petals, Leaf Flourish Die, 
Pearls, Lil'Inker Stitched Mat, Embossing Folder

Come and Join us at The Card Concept!

29 comments:

  1. Well congrats to you on your weight loss! Gorgeous card!

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  2. Beautiful, Lesley! Love all the white space and those beautiful flowers. What a sweet story, too!

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  3. Beautiful card Lesley, I love the flowers and greenery. Thank you for sharing the sweet story about your student :).

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  4. Gorgeous card and love the EF you used in the BG. You had my eyes welling up with tears reading your special moment. Precious times indeed and what a blessing to be a part of helping him grow in his learning :) Hugs to you!

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  5. I love that you used the sticks on the cake pops for your inspiration...beautiful card and a great example of Classy and Elegant! So glad you are the guest designer this month...love your cards!

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  6. Aww Lesley you are a special teacher …I can tell. I love that you also took pride in your students special moment. Hey is lucky to have you. Keep up the good work.
    Your card is beautiful with those white blooms. Congrats on the weight loss…

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  7. Oh forgot to say , Tracey is the best!

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  8. This card is so pretty! Congratulations on your health and classroom successes. They both sound pretty awesome!

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  9. So many things to be happy about! Your wonderful teaching moment and your fantastic weight loss! You're so inspiring to so many people! And you're showing us a gorgeous card to boot! I'm so happy for you! <3

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  10. Ooooh! This is beautiful! And you are an inspiring teacher and losing weight to boot! You go girl!

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  11. What a special moment with your student. Congrats on your weight loss.
    Your card is gorgeous. Great use of the colors.

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  12. Wonderful news all around today Lesley! Congrats to you on the success with your student and your weight loss!! A beautiful sympathy card, lovely layers!

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  13. I bet your pupils absolutely adore you! I'm sure they love seeig your excitement and enthusiasm when they do a great job! And speaking of great job....your card is stunning! Beautiful and softly serene - the perfect way to convey a message of sympathy!

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  14. Beautiful card, Lesley! Congrats on your achievements with both your health and your students.

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  15. Absolutely and totally stunning Lesley! I'm in love with this card and go you for losing weight - teach me!

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  16. WOW Lesley, lots of lovely things happening, both because of the effort you put in. How lovely to have a moment like that with a student, I can only imagine how he is feeling. A cornerstone in his life I am sure. Well done on the 'new you'......you inspire me to get going.
    Your card is completely stunning, it does have a serenity about it. Perfect for the occasion. It's Lesley perfection!

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  17. Lesley your card is gorgeous (as always), but I think I have to say I love your story about your student even more than any card! Wow how fortunate that you get to have those moments with such impressionable little ones!

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  18. Beautiful card and love the story you shared!

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  19. Such an elegant card, love the embossed background, pearl and petals!
    Congratulations on the new you change and how very, very special to be a part of that young man's milestone's in his life. I am sure he will always remember the day and moment and how he felt when you showed haw happy you were for him!
    Thanks for sharing all that you did and thanks for this wonderful new blog challenge!

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  20. Great story...thank you for sharing! What a special moment!!!
    Congrats on your waight loss,that's awesome!!
    Your card is so pretty,Lesley!! I love the flourish and the pretty flowers!!

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  21. Lesley my eyes are are welled up with tears now from that beautiful teaching moment--aren't those the best? Your card is so Classy & Elegant--just gorgeous and i wish I could create like that--maybe you can teach me. ;) Thank you for the sweets words, I love the Card Concept, our fantastic Design Team and you our illustrious founder! So glad that you are our Guest Deisgner this month! ♥♥

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  22. Wonderful story......wonderful card! And hooray for minus 18! I really miss teaching when I read something like this......:)

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  23. What a great post, Lesley! First - your card is stunning, sympathy cards are the hardest, and yours is just perfect. And your teaching moment is lovely, I'm glad you shared the story :o) Lastly, a big congrats on the slimmer, trimmer you!

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  24. Stunning card, Lesley & so perfect for a sympathy card!

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  25. What a wonderful story Leslie! I know that makes teaching so rewarding :) Your card is stunning! I love the embossed background and those gorgeous flowers! So happy to have you as our guest this month! :)

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  26. Loved the school story...that child is so lucky to have such a caring and passionate teacher....onto your weight loss! You go girl and CONGRATS!!! Great card too! Love those flowers!!! So enjoyed stopping by today! HUGS!

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  27. I was a 2nd grade teacher years ago, and yes those moments are so very special to a teacher. Beautiful story! I love your card so much, I HAD to come comment. Your elegance inspired me. I have joined this week's challenge. Love The Card Concept by the way. And yes, our health is first! Hope you continue to get better with your health. I love that dry embossing. I've been trying to find out about this embossing folder, but I still don't know which company released it. OVERALL, I love your design a lot!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Stunning card! I loved your touching story. Which embossing folder did you use,? So elegant!

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  29. Gorgeous. The embossed background and pretty flowers make this absolutely stunning!

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Thank you for stopping by! I appreciate the time you took to leave me a little stamping love!!
Lesley :)