Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Back to School...

Yup! Summer vacation is over here in, OH. It really went by so fast.

My daughter Layla is officially a 1st grader and I just can't believe it! She is growing up and becoming quite the little lady!

I want to share with you the card I made for her teacher for the first day of school. I was able to meet her teacher briefly and I think Layla is really going to like her!

Here's the card I made her:
I had so much fun creating this card. I used an old alphabet set and stamped it onto the lined dp. I then used a notebook hole punch to create the "notebook page" look. The apple was my favorite piece to make! I used my MS punch and punched out the apple with my red glitter paper. Then I punched the apple out in Early Espresso cardstock and Limeade cardtock and used those to create the leaf and stem. I love the three buttons at the top! Again, I had a lot of fun creating this one! 

Here's my daughter Layla Paige right before getting on the bus.

 She was beyond excited! I, on the other hand, was a wreck. But I will let you know, she saw no tears from me! I saved it all for when I got inside and closed the door! then I had to put myself back together for my youngest, Brooklyn Sophia, who cried quite a bit during the day. She would all of a sudden look up at me and say, "Mama, I want my Layla!" And then cry when I told her, "I'm sorry, Brookie! Layla's at school!"

I hope you like my "Back to School," card!
Till next time!
~jenna

4 comments:

  1. I told you already I loved the card, I bet Layla did too. Doesn't she just look so pleased and proud to be heading off to school!

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  2. What a BEAUTIFUL Teacher card ... and look at little Layla. She is just beautiful ~ my girl turned 16 on Tuesday ... it seems like just yesterday she was going into first grade! Hugs to you ....

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  3. Oh my, Jenna!
    My DD's first day of school pictures are hopelessly "lost" in photo boxes of years gone by. I LUV looking at your Layla's photo! How on earth can I revisit my DD's and my DS's photos from yesteryear in this way?? Points to ponder, eh?

    ~Bev
    TexasGrammy

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  4. I love this card as I'm sure Layla's teacher did! My daughter will be starting 1st grade next week, so reading your post brought tears to my eyes.

    I just found your site thru the oopadoodle blog and I love your style. I'll certainly be browsing for inspiration. Thank you!

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