21 January 2023

Retirement Teacher

Hi Everyone, I hope you are all OK after all the awful extreme weather, worldwide, we have had in the last few weeks. 

My simple CAS card today, was for our nephew in law, who has retired from his Head of Creative Arts Teacher post. Although they have asked him to go back for 2 days a week! He has been very busy in the last 2 years helping his sons who have bought houses to do them up too. I think he deserves to take his time now. 

Anyhow, I typed the sentiment in Silhouette and cut the sentiment sheet and background. The image was then cut 3 times, I cut out the Retirement in 2 colours to match the pants and background paper. I had paper pieced the pants in Photoshop, so printed that out and fussy cut it as I forgot to add it to Silhouette duh! I then coloured him with DI's, added 3D glaze to his specs and layered the retirement pieces. All were added to the sentiment paper and to the card. 

I have shown you the insert, before printing. The apt Teacher resignation verse is from Craft-U-Print free verses.  I hope it's large enough for you to see.

image - Weekend Walter  Dr Digi 
inks - Distress Inks, faded jeans, chipped sapphire, abandoned coral, candied apple
3D glaze - Nuvo Crystal Glaze
 dp - Dawn By Design 
verse - Crafts-U-Print
insert mugs - Hugware
 


32 comments:

brenda said...

It's fun Faith. Going by what eldest daughter tells me they are doing that a lot as teachers retire, a cheaper option apparently.

B x

Janette said...

Hi Faith, what a wonderful card you made, its perfect for a retirement and that verse is worth keeping, I love crafts u print, they have such a great choice.
I thought the weater was supposed to be milder today, we woke to thick frost, admitted it looks beautiful, but I long for springtime now, oh well, better than rain. Enjoy your day.xx

crafty-stamper said...

Great masculine retirement card and love the verse
Carol x

Leslie said...

Love it! Great Dr. Digi image! He definitely deserves to have his time now!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

How fun card!!! :D Surely your nephew deserves his free time!

Donna Ellis said...

LOL! Your NIL will love the humor behind this delightful retirement card, Faith! Sweet as can be! Congratulations on his retirement!
Crafting Smiles,
Donna
{Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}

jimlynn said...

The card is so cute and fun and I know he'll love it - both inside and out! Love the saying on the inside about retirement too. So true!
Lynn

HilaryJane said...

This is a brilliant card and so personal to him. He will love it xx

Chrissy said...

Hee hee, he is fabulous Faith, what a fabulous retirement card, I love it..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Brenda said...

What a fun and fabulous retirement card Faith! I love the inside as well as the outside. Such fun images and I love the retirement sentiment with the letters going up and down. So fun...but it is the image that steals the show! LOL Great job my friend! Hugs, Brenda

Shirley Young said...

Great card Faith
and a very apt insert xx

coldwaters2 said...

brilliant fun card Faith perfect for the occasion
hugs
lolo x

Shona Erlenborn said...

What a wonderful, humerous card for retirement. Your inside verse is so appropriate. If sure it will be a hit with your NIL!

Hetty said...

What a perfect retirement card, Faith. I -as a teacher- can releate to the poem you added inside.
I am sure this has put a smile on his face!!

cuilliesocks said...

A fabulous fun card Faith, the image is brilliant and the inside of the card is just as good, Kate x

Sarn said...

A super retirement card x

Pat K said...

What a fabulous card Faith. Perfect image and sentiment. xx

Shirley-Anne said...

A delightful , funny retirement card along with a suitable verse included .Love it .

Aimeslee Winans said...

A hilarious and very appropriate card, Faithie! He's colored beautifully. And I looooove your inserts. Am I wearing off on you? Heeheehee - when you begn doing the backs, then we'll have our answer HA! Hugs, xoxoxo

Linby said...

Fab retirement card and just the perfect verse too.

Dr Sonia S V said...

OOOh how cool is that ...makes me smile to see the pot belly!!Hehe
Cheers, Dr Sonia

Maria said...

What an awesome card for a retired teacher! Love the image and the inside of the card! I'm sure your newphew in law will love it!

Beebeebabs said...

LOL - I thought I commented on this cute card - love it - I got an error the first time

Rosemary said...

fun masculine design, faith. you are so good at masculine cards. i bet this was well received by your nephew in law.

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is awesome Faith and so full of fun. I love the verse in the insert.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Pat said...

That's a fun retirement image Faith and beautifully coloured, also the verse and mugs inside go brilliantly, and I love the diagonal striped paper and the pop of bright red with the blue for the sentiment...perfect! x

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

Your card really made me smile Faith and the personal sentiment is brilliant. What a special card to give. Michelle x

Vicky Hayes said...

Haha, what a great image Faith. Hope it made him laugh! Love that striped frame to match the retiree's pants too! Vicky x

Nancy said...

Fabulous card, Faith! lol I love it! :o)

kiwimeskreations said...

A wonderful card Faith - I too like to take my time over that first 'cuppa', do my Bible readings and generally start the day gently :)
Blessings
Maxine

Dee's Craft Room said...

Great card Faith, I bet it made him laugh! I love how you have matched in the inside of the card with the co-ordinated mugs.

Dionne x

Greta said...

Perfect card for the retiree!