This week's challenge at One Layer Wednesday is hosted by the talented, Ardyth at MASKerade. Ardyth does a fabulous job with CAS cards...and I love all the bright colors she uses! Once again, another challenge looking for "school related" cards! I really have no need for a school related card, but since Ardyth has told us that the theme for our card should not only be school...but include our favorite subject....YAY! I can make a card for this!
Okay...first of all....can you guess what MY favorite subject was? LOL!! Why...RECESS of course! That was my favorite time of the day. I don't think kids have "recess" per se anymore, but when I was a kid (many, many) moons ago, we were allowed to go outside to play for 30 minutes each morning and 30 minutes each afternoon (and sometimes a full hour in the afternoon!). Of course we were in school from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm...so it was a long day! Some of the friends I made during my early school years are still my friends today. Recess was an important part of growing up when I was a kid...you learned about winning and losing, playing fair, letting everyone have a turn, including everyone in whatever game we were playing, but most of all we learned how to play. Sometimes I think that the children of today have lost the art of "playing" unless it's connected to an electronic game!
But I digress....oh, yeah...my favorite class...RECESS!
The image and sentiment are from Flourishes. I stamped the image in black archival ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Then I sponged in a little sky and ground with DI. I cut this card down a bit...the finished size is 4.25 x 4.25 inches.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Your comments are greatly appreciated!! Until next time....
Hugs!
20 comments:
Have to admit, I did not foresee 'recess' (but I should have - that's my kids' favourite, too!) Love the fun silhouette on the soft background. Thanks also for the kind words and encouragement! I'm so glad you played along with my first OLW challenge!
Wow! Your mojo is on fire. Another beautiful Susan card :)
Hi Susan, That's brilliant, I love your card and I love the fact that you loved recess LOL brilliant LOL Me too!! Gay xxx
Susan, you are So right about recess! So important for kids today...and grown-ups, too! Hey, we all need a break in our days, right?
Funny story...I am a school psychologost and often interview the kids I test about the subjects they like and don't like. Do you know that a majority of kids tell me their favorite subjects are recess, gym and art? What does that tell ya? Kids need to play!
LOVING This! I am stumped for mine. When I saw this I just giggled because it was my favorite too back when they had recess...lol Beautiful Card Susan!
So clever, Susan! I was wondering if "recess" was the theme of your card even before I read the post! I love it!
Oh love your gorgeous card Susan.
luv
Debby
Beautiful card Susan - just love the soft, muted colours you've achieved; and the stamp is just perfect.
Karen x
Beautiful card. Your sponging looks wonderful.
Recess.....the Olden Days, Hop Scotch, Ring Around the Rosy, Jump Rope. Thanks for reminding me how uncomplicated life was, (if you don't count the Air Raid Drills).
Love the stamp and the casual sky.
Bahb
Just gorgeous and I completely agree with "play" being a bit lost among all our technology. x
Perfect! The image and the sentiment go so well together - you can almost hear the noise from the kids! I love the silhouette images and the soft background colouring.
Truly fabulous card. Such beautiful design work.
A lovely card with gorgeous stamping. I really like the image & thye sentiment is perfect. I also remember recess, we called them breaks, the best one being dinner break playing on the school field.
Sally x
This brings back memories of fun times at recess! Great job with the embossing and the sponging!
Beautiful silhouette. so sweet. Thanks for your sweeet visit and leaving the luv. Hugs
Wow Susan.....LOVE!!! your card...fabulous job!!
Gorgeous card Susan, its a beauty, Jo x
Love the sentiment, the play scene - you can almost hear the children shouting and laughing! It's wonderful!
Hi Susan, your card made me smile! I think my favourite bit at school was lunch break. Sue x
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