Oh man! Am I the ONLY one who didn’t get to go to CHA?
I feel like it :C Such a bummer. I have never been and would love to go, someday. I would so enjoy meeting all the people out there in the stamping community!
I’m so green for the girls that did get to go.
I can’t afford to take a trip like that, and a huge part of me would feel VERY guilty leaving my family behind while I have a blast. Oh and spending the money it would take to get me there. Maybe someday.
Jay is doing well. He is trying his best to get up and move around to avoid blood clots and whatnot. Obviously tons of pain, but he isn’t being as awful as I anticipated! He is actually 1,000 times better that I thought he’d be.
I know that sounds "cold", but if you don’t know, this is the guy who had a vasectomy (2 TINY stitches on "the boys") and was SLEEPING day and night (oh and lots of whining) for almost a WEEK! I finally freaked out and said " ENOUGH ALREADY!! You can’t even SEE the incision. Be a man! " I know! I’m terrible. I just figured he was SO awful over that, that I was DOOMED after this OBVIOUSLY more painful procedure. I expected lots of pain and to be lovingly waiting on him hand and foot, but he has done quite well. Plus our kids are older, so they are our mini-slaves! LOL!!!! They are helping me take care of dad, and fetching this, that and the other thing! LOL! I am also having them help with the household "chores" which they are PLENTY old enough for. Funny thing is Amber, who is almost 5, does the BEST! She is a great duster, she vacuums and BEGS to wash dishes and fold laundry! She does such a good job that she CAN do all that, just as good as I would. She watches everything I do! I’m always amazed. The other two need lots of NAGGING! I swear they do a bad job on purpose! They are no fools! LOL!
OK now I know you didn’t come here to hear all the insane ramblings of thoughts in my head. Sorry about that. (I had more typed but opted to delete all the nonsense rambling! LOL!)
Another day has passed and that means MORE previews! C.C. Designs is having their release on Monday August 3rd.
Today is a UBER cute set called School Days
Teacher is a special word (that is the sentiment from the set :D)
How adorable is that dog?
I had a blast using this set. I plan on doing much more with it 😀
Overall I kept it SIMPLE.
Love the apple. Looks like he is saying “Here you go!”
The school themed paper is my Imaginesce-Teachers PetIt is THE BEST school themed paper, I have ever seen! I also used some rub-ons and ribbon from that collection as well.
I can’t say enough about it.
OK now we move on to my 2nd card.
Book worm
Oh my goodness gracious! I almost died when I say how cute this lil worm was! Who’d of thunk it? Me, loving a worm!
How can you not? He is just so cute
I paired a few patterned papers from various companies for this total look. Used a punch for the “torn paper” look.
Apparently I was going through a BLUE phase for my colors! LOL! Both cards are similar in color. Didn’t even notice till now.
The file folder is a Sizzix die I had from forever and a day ago. I just used the paper I wanted, and cut the folder. I love that particular die. Seems I only use ot for school themed stuff! EEK! LOL!
I just stamped him, and colored with my Copic markers. I then cut him out of a 1/2 circle. Had to use a clip to add him onto my card 😀
Then added a few flowers.
I just thought this was adorable.
Want to see more adorable samples? Want your chance to WIN this set?
Check out the ATS Blog!
I’ll be back tomorrow, with MORE samples, from new sets 😀
Thanks for stopping by.
Till tomorrow
24 Responses for "School Days Preview"
HI Lauren – I love the colouring on these cards. I am interested in getting some copic markers but have a question. what is the difference between sketch and ciao markers? which ones do you use and recommend? thank you 🙂
I love following your blog each and every day.. Keep up the great work!
Adorable samples. Love those cute images. Glad your husband is doing ok. Enjoy your ramblings, always, Lauren.
These cards are adorable!! Glad to hear the hubby is doing ok with the surgery. Isn’t it great to have kids that can help?
Love your work.
These cards are just gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love visiting your blog cause it’s always a pleasure and full of sweet eye candy.
How stinkin adorable.
I love both of your sneak peeks! Those are definitely on my wish list.
And I can relate to your hubby’s vasectomy story – my gosh, I was upset with how wimpy my hubby was with the whole thing. I was 8 mos. pregnant w/our 4th and I was more than happy to let him know that his pain was NOTHING compared to childbirth.
Lauren, you have no idea how much i enjoy reading your posts :), they always put a smile into my face 🙂 I dont know why but sometimes you are a little comic.
That card you made is just beautiful, tender and sweet — Love it!
Hey Lauren
No, you are not the only one not at CHA. I have gone to the last 2 but did not go this time. I am watching all of the blogs and seeing all of the cool stuff and wishing I was there. I agree that the cost is a big factor. Maybe next time
Have a good day,
Angela
Super cute Lauren – best to Jay and NO I’m not at CHA either. Just know that men are the world’s worst patients – so don’t fret about how you feel. 🙂 It’s normal.
Your cards are adorable!!! I love that little worm. You sure aren’t the only one not at CHA! I can’t go either. Glad you have your kids to help you! I hope Jay is back to himself really soon!
I’m not at CHA — does that make you feel better? 😉 Didn’t think so. Glad to hear J is doing alright, and that the kids are helping you out! S loves to clean, but I have to watch her — she wants to use pledge on everything – including the flat screen TV! YIKES.
These cards are just TOO cute…love those images — and I need to USE some of that paper — hee hee.
Anyway — {{HUGS}} 🙂
Hey Lauren…I’m glad your husband is doing better and it hasn’t been as bad for you. My husband is a baby when he has a cold! I just put together the Captured Card Case and love it. I was wondering if you would ever make a card case for the Bar 4 size notecards…the smaller size than the A2. I am mathematically challenged and would love a template to download for that! I am just not good at cutting and scoring on my own. I can’t wait to see what you have coming up in August for the templates. I am so happy with every one that I have bought.
You are NOT the only one who didn’t get to go to CHA sweetie, no fear. I am SO HAPPY to here your hubby is doing well post op. Will continue to send happy thoughts your way.
Meredith
I didn’t go Like you cant’t afford. love the cards and glad J is doing great. it is always nice when the kids want to help. Susan
Good to know I am not the only one thinking about back to school. However I am busy planning for September, wish I was busy scrappin instead. I have a new class of JK (kindergarten with 4 year olds). Anyways your cards are super cute. Great images and colours!!
hi Lauren, glad to her the husband is on the mend. He is such a “guy” moans over a splinter and but stands strong over an amputation. I’m a nurse and “guys” never fail to amaze me. I had one go down in a faint over a shot, but stand strong over a compound fracture!!! Your cards are wonderful and much appreciated. I haven’t been to CHA either–got to work (remember the nurse thing). But I am holding on to hope for sometime in the future—I’ll see you there.
I’m not a CHA either, so does that help? Maybe not. Glad to hear Jay is moving around & doing better than last time. Hang in there my friend. These are really cute cards Lauren.
Glad to hear all went well.. Don’t be so hard on yourself. We all have those days.. I KWYM about CHA.. I wish I was going to be there.. especially after the Papertrey set giveaway.. but I too would feel bad about leaving my kids and hubby. I felt bad leaving them last year when I flew home to take a turn at caring for my Grandpa after his stroke..
Cute cards Lauren.. I LOVE your style.. So FUN!
Lauren,
I’ve gone to several CHA shows and they are a blast but I haven’t gone to the last 3 and it sucks! It gets harder and harder to leave the kids and pay for those trips. So you’re not alone and there’s loads of us joining you here! So we’ll be green together 🙂 Great cards – school is close to starting and we’ll be back to crazy again ha-ha Take care
Lauren,
Glad to hear hubby is doing well. if it’s any consolation, my dh won’t get a vasectomy (I think he’s scared)!! I love, love, love this little doggy! i thought her stamps from last month were cute, but I have to have this. With 2 little boys going back to school in August (one in VPK – pre K, and one in 1st grade), this stamp is perfect. i don’t think my 8th grade dd would want to take anything to her teacher! LOL!
I am going to CHA tomorrow, but it will be nothing like the wholesale show! I happen to live only 2.5 hours away from Orlando, but actually am at the beach this week with my kiddos, so I am only about 1.5 hours away!
I was going to email you, but have not had the chance. I purchased 2 of your timeless templates last week and wanted to let you know what an awesome job you did on creating them as well as the wonderful directions/ideas to go with them. I was very impressed about how precise and easy they are to use!! I can see so many uses for them! 🙂
~Tori
How absolutely adorable! I love the paper and all your extra touches with the punches, clips, embellies. Great job on both!
Your cards are adorable! I love the little dog, he is too cute! I so want to buy some Copic Markers, but they are so expensive. I don’t know if I can justify the cost when I don’t seem to be able to get the hang of how to use them properly.
Glad your dh is feeling better!
so glad to hear jay is getting along and to have the kids around as the little helpers probably brings them just as much joy to you when they know they are helping
super cute samples – thanks for sharing
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