I asked my youngest what he enjoyed on his first day of kindergarten last week. I expected an answer like recess, or seeing his buddies again, but instead I got: I was the leader today and everyone lined up in a row behind me and we marched to lunch. Gosh, I can't remember when the last time was that I enjoyed being a leader so much...
I stamped a row of vases from Paper Smooches Vogue Abode set, colored them with distress ink and glossy accents and then fussy cut them and adhered them to a card base that had been stamped repetitively with a rectangle (to form a shelf) and a sentiment. I think the repetitive row of them looks powerful, and they probably wouldn't last long in my house.
I was inspired by Paper Smooches Sparks Designer Drafts Challenge and Moxie Fab World's Card Design Handbook Week: The Repetition Challenge.
*********
Oh the line leader...that is the best day ever as a little one! So sweet!! My boys love being line leaders :)
ReplyDeleteAnd your interpretation of the sketch! WOW! Fabulous Karen!!
looking forward to seeing your acorn!
ReplyDeleteCute story and card!
ReplyDeletelove this Karen. That set is going on my gotta get it list.
ReplyDeleteLove your card and your son's favorite thing about his 1st day of kindergarten. As an ex-teacher, I recall how excited children were to do the various "jobs" in the classroom. I hope your son has a terrific year!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that he remembered that detail instead of just saying, "everything." It really made an impression. I love your line of vases, great use of that sketch!
ReplyDeleteCAS and gorgeous!!!!!! Love the gradation on each vase too!
ReplyDeletetotally adorable..i love it and the little added rose is perfect...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing card, Karen!
ReplyDeleteYour son must have felt king of the classroom :) So adorable!
There is nothing in Kindergarten that makes you feel more important that being the leader :)
ReplyDeleteYour interpretation of the sketch is fabulous... I always take them so literally!
Your son is a future leader!!... Hes so cute... im always the opposite!... he he...
ReplyDeleteYour card is simply beautiful!!! hugs...xoxo
Love this! The coloring is so arresting!
ReplyDeleteLove the clean white with these pops of color, great job.
ReplyDeleteFAB design! Love your colours and how just one vase has a flower!
ReplyDeleteOh my, does your son sound like a carbon copy of mine. He counts down the days till he is line leader as his job! On those non-line leader days the answer is recess.
ReplyDeleteYour card is simply stunning!
What a pretty design Karen. The little vases look great and the colors are perfect. :o)
ReplyDeleteI always love the stories that you share...that boy of yours...he's going to be a great leader!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous card...love the impact of the colors and the bloom....so perfect.
Awww I can just see all of the wee ones lined up...too cute! Great CAS card Karen, love the single bloom!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on the sketch! Elisia has never mentioned being a line leader so i will have to ask her about that.
ReplyDeletelove. this.
ReplyDeletethis card is so super gorgeous! love the look of the vases...so neat! This is one gorgeous card :) Have a great weekend!
I love this card, and those colors are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! I love the little vases all lined up... makes me happy! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story. My son loves to be a line leader, too. :) Love your glossy vases and superb color choices. Very clever stamping of the shelf, too!
ReplyDeleteI love the strong effect of the shelf and vases, like you are walking into a room and this is the wall you happen upon. The colors are lovely. The story is adorable...so cute :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! your line up is so pretty and i also like the one rose :)
ReplyDeleteoff to check out your may arts acorn!!
beautiful colors and just adore the clean look. fabulous card, Karen! love love it!
ReplyDeleteMy boys feel so special when it's their turn to be the leader and the little ones take it VERY seriously! Love this CAS card. The repetitive images are very powerful and love that the last one has the flower.
ReplyDeleteLine leader...yes, it's a good thing!
ReplyDeleteSo is your awesome CAS card!
I remember line leader! I used to love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the repetition of vases, clean and pretty to look at!
What a great way to use just one element from that stamp set, I love the repetition and 3D shading :0)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
love the distress ink coloring!
ReplyDeleteOHHHH! So pretty! I LOVE those vases--what a great color combo! LOVE LOVE LOVE! THANKS for playing along with us and joining in the fun over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge:)
ReplyDeleteHey Karen! Thanks for linking this up to the Repetition Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
ReplyDelete