Friday, January 8, 2010

Some People Add Such Joy to Life....

Happy Friday!!! I am so glad this week is over. Between going back to work, this crazy snow and cold, and my van......I am ready for the weekend! My van was fixed.......temporarily. The mechanic told me I need a new exhaust pipe. It has little holes in it, and he welded a bit of it and filled in the holes with some kind of cement putty. In the next 6 months or so, it will need to be fixed properly. Today, we got dumped with snow.....and apparently, tonight we are expecting some lake effect snow on top of the 6 or so inches we've already gotten! Ahhhhhh, such is life I guess. : )

And since I am such a gluten for punishment......I am starting a graduate course this Saturday. It is from 9-4 for six Saturdays. (You know I have nothing but time.......nothing but time.... LOL!) It is a course on using technology in the classroom. If I complete the class I get to keep a small 10 inch laptop computer loaded with Adobe and a few other programs.

On to my card! This is a sweet image from the Crafty Secret's Couple of Cuties set. I colored this little gal in with my Copics. The paper is Martha Stewart. The panel behind her was a plain colored card stock that I sprayed with an adhesive and sprinkled with glitter. (yep.....made my own glittered cardstock in the color I wanted!) I added a pretty Papertrey bow and a vintage button tied with floss. The sentiment was cut out using Spellbinder's tags.

Wish me luck on my class! It has been many years since I've gone to school. (The Spanish class didn't count....no tests, no homework!)

Have a fabulous weekend!

20 comments:

Always with a Sentiment said...

Oh Michele. This is just delightful. Beautiful image and so bright and cheery.
Good luck with your course.
Love Sandra xx

cheryl said...

oh love this beatuiful colours and love that image too love cheryl xx

Jocelyn said...

I adore going back to take classes at school...so GOOD LUCK you will do Fabulous!!!!

Love the card...so sweet!!!

Have a great and warm weekend!!! We are in for some awful cold temps too!!!

Jingle said...

Yay for you! That class sounds like a great one! How fun! Your card is wonderful and I am totally in love with the fact that you made your own glitter paper! Fabulous!

Marcy said...

Such a sweet card, Michele! I just got this set and can't wait to ink it up.

Good luck with your class - I think you'll have fun with it!

June Houck said...

What a sweet card! Good luck with your class. I'm sure you know better than most that you accomplish more when your are super busy :) My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

wowwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!! that card is beautiful michele!!! i love love love love love it!!!!! And good luck with the classes! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Jana Eubank said...

Adorable!!! Good luck with your class! Sounds like a good one!

Unknown said...

very cute card!
Apparently everyone in your class tomorrow will get a little blue glitter when they meet you! LOL
Good luck, it will all be worth it when you get the laptop.

Barbara Schram said...

Good luck in school! Your card is wonderful!

I hear you about the snow! I am so ready for warmer weather!

1CardCreator said...

Good luck with school, I'm sure you will do well. I did a close up on that glittered paper, looks awesome! The card is truly precious and I love the sentiment. ~Diane

Anonymous said...

Oh my!! This is sooo gorgeous!! Love that yummy ribbon!! HUGS

Unknown said...

Totally sweet card Michele!! :)

Melisa Waldorf said...

Such a sweet image! Adorable card!

Rose Ann said...

Adorable vintage cutie, Michele!! I love your ribbon treatment too!!

Best of luck with your class!!

Jenyfur said...

beautiful blog! just signed up as a follower. love this card, your coloring is excellent.

Elaine said...

Love the twist of making your own glitter paper to go with the card! I didn't recognize the image at first...what a nice job you did on this (as you always do!)... Hope your class is great - the benefit when you finish sounds marvelous!

ktstamps said...

Best of luck with your class. I love your card. How simple and beautiful your cards are! I love that! I hope you had a great Holiday, school is going well, and your New Year is full of laughter. Have a great week and work hard for those Grad classes! :) kt

lauren bergold said...

wow!!! some ♥CARDS♥ add such joy to life! (& this'd be one of 'em, for sure!!!)

(ps: sorry 'bout the van! been there. done that.)

stephanne said...

Ohhh, I am falling in love with those adorable Crafty Secrets girls, I've seen several of the stamp sets include a precious little lady in them and I am getting that "NEED" sensation, especially viewing creations like these!! Your colouring is gorgeous and I love the MS paper you've used, wonderful creation!!
Take Care,
Stephanne