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She went to college 630 miles from home. That felt like a huge distance to this mama. I was proud of her and knew she was in a good school for her, but it was still a long way from home. Add to that, most of the students in her small college went home on weekends, but Brittney couldn't do that. She was only able to get home for major holidays and college breaks. Therefore I committed to sending her a card three times a week, most of them homemade.
The campus post office once told her that she got more mail than any of the students. Not surprising at all.
Today's card reminds me of Brittney's commitment to work toward what she wanted in life. Not just a college degree (English education), but a few years later when she decided she wanted to teach Special Education in an Eskimo village in Alaska, she made that happen, too, through a Skype interview. She'd never been to Alaska when she took that position.
Unity's Dream of Being stamp set not only shows Brittney's effort to work toward her dreams, I also like that the image is holding a steaming cup of coffee, Brittney's favorite beverage.
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Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Chocolate Chip CS and DP from my scrap file
Dies: Simon Says Sentiment Labels and Unity Scallops & Rectangles
Embellishments: Amazon Diamond Dots
21 comments:
Love the inspiration for this card and the sentiment!
Liking the colors you chose for this card
Your coloring amazes me. How you colored her hair is beyond my comprehension!!
One of my favorite stamps. Well done!!!
Beautiful. Love the layout and sentiment is perfect for the image.
Beautiful! I so love learning about Brittney, too! She sounds like such a special person.
Your card is beautiful! I love the colors, and your Copic coloring is fantastic! Looking forward to the rest of the week.
Beautiful image and sentiment! Love the layering on your card!
Love the warm colors and your story about your daughter! --Chris Shuman
Love this! My son is an optician in Alaska and I visited him there for the first time last summer. Have you been there? It's as beautiful as your card :)
Beautiful card! Great colors!
We loved Alaska (and I'm a native So. Floridian!!) and I really admire your daughter. My sister taught special ed here. It takes a very special person to be able to do that. <3 Your card is simply wonderful.
This card is very tranquil! I love that it represents your daughter.
What a beautiful card in honor of your daughter’s accomplishments! This Angie Girl stamp is very popular! -Pam Foy
Great card Jeanette and wonderful coloring of the image. I love Unity images (because of you). Congratulations on the wonderful honor of Unity's stamper of the week. they made a wonderful choice!!!!
Gorgeous card. Love the colors!
So lovely! I like the lady drinking her cup as she contemplates her day.
thank you for your backstory to how you got into cardmaking, and also the wee insights into Brittany - you have every reason to be a proud Mama!
Love your card Jeanette
Blessings
Maxine
What a great story to go along with this lovely card! I have this stamp and am saving this for future inspiration! :)
Lovely colours you used here and this is a favourite stamp of mine. Hugz
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