Tuesday, August 14, 2012

August- MFP Blog Hop - Lessons Learned

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Of the lessons I learned today:

1. You can make plans and then have them completely fall apart. (I had planned to go with my oldest daughter to help her move in at college. That plan fell apart, when I had too much work that had to be done today. Of all days why did all the work fall on this one?)

 2. There are only so many tears you can cry. (It wasn't until about 6pm that I was able to think about my daughter without crying.)

3. I have a lot of friends who are helping me through this sadness.(One of the reasons, I love having friends and sisters in Christ, who are older than me. They have been there before and can encourage me.)

 4. And not really a new lesson, but a reminder, that God is with me no matter what
. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5b 

 My card is very CAS, not my usual style. I stamped the words "Teach" "Learn" and the "2+2+4 ABC" with black stazon. I stamped the apple with black stazon too. I then watercolored  the apple. I used an embossing folder that my daughter bought me last Christmas. I thought that the notebook embossing went perfect with the school theme. Then I just added a red and black layer. I have so many teacher friends, I am not sure which one I am going to give this card to, but I am sure I will figure that out.

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30 comments:

  1. Winnie and PattyAugust 14, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    MariLynn--this is a wonderful card. And thank you for sharing your lessons learned. TFS

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  2. JanineAugust 14, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    You will get through it - my niece is in her 4th year now and her Mum still gets anxious. However they are both doing OK and Lauren is starting out on the teaching course in a few weeks. Your simple card is lovely.

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  3. Vicky GouldAugust 14, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Wonderful folder for your school CAS, MariLynn! Sorry you went through all that "mother" crying...touch when they fly the coup!!! Prayers for both of you!

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  4. BenziAugust 14, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Nice, clean card, MariLynn. I like that embossing folder and was thinking after I made my card I could have used it.

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  5. UnknownAugust 14, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Great card! Love the apple.. the paper is awesome!

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  6. LoisAugust 14, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    I like your CAS card (for a change of pace) with the "notebook paper" DP. Very nice.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Oh, I am so sorry you didn't get to drop her off. You know I can relate. Quiet in my house. Your card is awesome with that embossing folder. Thinking of you.

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  8. Sarah BiswabicAugust 14, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    This is a very cute card!!

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  9. stamping sueAugust 14, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    what a great idea to use the notebook paper looking embossing folder. I have that folder..time to get it out. like your card!
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  10. LageneAugust 14, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Great card, the notebook bg is perfect!

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  11. KatieAugust 14, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    perfect embossing folder for the card...well done...

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  12. Janis LewisAugust 14, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Very nice. That notebook paper embossing is just the perfect touch! :) Janis

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  13. DebbieAugust 14, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    My oldest won't had to college for 2 yrs and already I dread it!!
    Beautiful card!! I love the apple and the embossing!

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  14. Sandy (Cheesy)August 14, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    I have never seen that embossing folder, but it is perfect for this set. Really neat CAS card.

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  15. gracescraps@gmail.comAugust 14, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Such a sweet card and thanks for sharing your heart - praying for you today! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  16. MariaAugust 14, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    cute card

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  17. JaneAugust 14, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    What a great card and thanks for sharing all your video's and your lesson learned...

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  18. Sunshine HoneyBeeAugust 14, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    The embossing folder works wonderfully with the school theme. My daughter heads back to college to start her junior yr. We helped her move into her apt before her sophomoe yr and she goes back on her own. She will be home for Thanksgiving break & Winter/Christmas break in which her 21st birthday is.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  19. Kathy BradleyAugust 14, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    MariLynn,
    I love your card - and the EF is so very perfect for your cute card. I have not seen this one before!! TFS your lessons!

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  20. Elizabeth HartAugust 14, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Love the bright red apple on your card - I sometimes get apples from students even though I teach high school. I could not go help my daughter move into college this year. I know how you feel - I've cried a bucket of tears. But she was so proud of how she fixed up her room at sorority by herself and it was so cute. Hang in there.

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  21. Jo4HimAugust 14, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Cute card. Thanks for sharing your lessons learned. Thankfully, God never puts more on us than we can bear. Blessings.

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  22. Rosy NewlunAugust 14, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Oh, dear - and this card probably was a big reminder that she is leaving for school :( Those of us who have been through it, really do understand the pain and grief. Hope she stays in close touch with you daily <3

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  23. Pat August 14, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    That's a great embossing folder. Perfect for the school theme.

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  24. Sue DAugust 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    I like the embossing folder--perfect with these images.

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  25. An'Jenic G.August 16, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    Wow I love the embossing your did. And the look of the apple. TFS AJ-

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  26. KarenladdAugust 16, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Lovely card...simple but striking. And hugs to you on having to miss taking your daughter to college. I know that she can feel your arms around her none the less!

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  27. loulouAugust 16, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Cute card and that embossing folder was just perfect, cheers Linda

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  28. TammyleeAugust 16, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Love your blog post today and the lessons shared! Great card too

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  29. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    I love the simplicity of it!!

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  30. kReNAugust 17, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    That embossing folder is perfect for the images. Great job!

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