Our religious education program is held in the parish
school, so we, the catechists, end up sharing rooms with the “real” teachers
the 16 weeks we are in session. Inevitably, something gets returned to the
wrong place or the last tissue is used or some other minor occurrence happens
that can be blown out of proportion depending on the teacher's personality or how her Monday is going. With Sandy, my current roommate, I have not experienced any
blowouts.
This is the start my second year in the room of a teacher
who is very welcoming to my students and me. (I was so happy for this change in
rooms last year.) To let Sandy know how much I appreciate her approach, I write
her a couple of notes during the year. Here’s a picture of the first card that
I left on her desk on Sunday.
PTI’s Teach & Inspire was the starting point for this
card. As often is the case, I was inspired by Melissa Phillips, this time the
fourth card down in this post. I am very pleased with how my card turned out, which is not always the
case. The mix of colors and papers, the subtly embossed “Teacher,” and the
little apple came together just the way I had hoped. And because this card was
hand-delivered, I was able to add a bow and beaded pin without worrying about
postage.
I hope that you have people who welcome you into their world.
nancy
PS – I am entering this card into the following challenges:
* My Craft Spot Monday Challenge #73 – Emboss It!
* The Play Date Cafe PDCC153 – my first time joining in, so fingers crossed that I did it right.
* Simon Says Stamp Challenge – use dies and/or punches
supplies:
paper: rustic cream c/s (PTI); This & That collection (Echo Park);
Lost & Found Portobello Road collection (MME)
stamps: Teach & Inspire (PTI)
ink: simply chartreuse (PTI); rich cocoa dye
(Memento); VersaMark
dies and punches: heart border and journal tabs (PTI);
apple (Martha Stewart Crafts)
extras: ribbon (My Craft Spot); clear embossing
powder (Ranger); mini paper clip (Tim Holtz); glass beads (Cousin Corp)