Friday, January 4, 2013

Finally! I just did it!

I saw this week's challenge at CASology and knew right away what I was going to make!



Just Do it

So the obvious question is why did I make a "Just Do It" school card for the CASology word "new"?

Because as of this coming Monday, I am a full-time college student!!


I haven't been in college for ?? years!  I did graduate in 19?? and I did do the career thing for a long time.  Then one day, my husband was supposed to be flying to California to meet with investors in his company and I had 200 people who had traveled to Colorado to attend a training session that I was running - and the baby got sick.  We didn't have a back up plan.  It took a few more years, but eventually we realized we could make it on one income and that we wanted a second child - and I've been home ever since!

BTW - Today the baby in my story turns 17 years old!!!

But as I look at the rest of my life, I realize that I have a lot of years to fill.  So I am going back for an accounting degree.  (I was an actuary - do you know what an actuary is? - an accountant without a personality!! - so I guess I am moving up in the world!)  I believe accounting will offer me more flexibility.  I can do the career thing by promoting my years of experience as an actuary in health insurance OR I can pick up a small clients here and there and work part time.

In fairness, I am going for an online degree - so I can do it in my jammies.  But it is a full-time program with an accredited B.S. in Accounting.

I have no intention whatsoever of giving up card-making.  In fact, I think I will need that creativity even more!  I doubt I will be blogging EVERY day; but I will definitely be reading YOUR blogs every day!!

That's why the CASology word "new" worked so well for me right now!

I also was thrilled to see the colors at CAS-Colours and Sketches - check them out against the school logo!


And I based my card (somewhat loosely) on the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches.


Wish me luck!!

  • Stamps: Paper Smooches (pencil), Papertrey Ink Star Prints (sentiment)
  • Paper: Stampin' Up Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit
  • Ink: Memento black and Copics
  • Accessories: Papertrey Ink die and impression plate, Stampin' Up twine, misc gems




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32 comments:

  1. BeckieJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Great card. Congrats on college!!!

    Be blessed, Beckie

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  2. snappy scrappyJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Good for you!! Great card too...I love how you use white space...I'm always trying to fill my cards up...if that makes sense. Lee-Ann :)

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  3. Lisa EltonJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    You go girl!!! Many congrats Kim sounds like a wonderful plan and getting it done in your jammies...even better! Perfect card for this new chapter in your life.

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  4. BonnieJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Wow! How exciting, Kim! I'm not going to be creating and blogging as much either for a while. I really miss doing all the challenges, but something has to give and I guess that's what. Hopefully things will slow down and I'll be back at it. I love your pencil on this card. If it were me, it would have to have a giant eraser! I love that folded corner!

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  5. Jen W.January 4, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Big congrats to you, Kim! Have fun with your new adventure and I'll be ready to hire you when you're done! :)
    And you'll be just regular college students if you take your classes in your jammies - I seem to remember seeing that a lot when I was at school! LOL!

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  6. Linda WoodJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    All the good luck in the world to you in your accounting studies. I am tired just thinking how busy you'll be! But, you can do it; you have brains in your head and wheels on your feet. Please keep making cards--your blog is my new daily habit.

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  7. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Oh Kim I wish you only good luck and best wishes on your new venture. I think it is wonderful and of course you need to keep making cards as your de-stress from your studies. You card is adorable. Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at CASology!

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  8. Linda CallahanJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    If you as good with numbers as you are with designing cards you will get straight A's for sure! Good luck heading back to school - love the card!

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  9. Tenia NelsonJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Yay!!! I am so so proud of you!!! Super cute card too!!

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  10. KarrenJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    This is a great card. Congrats on your decision to study accounting. I work as a regional accountant here in NZ and I love it.

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  11. ArdythJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Why did the actuary become an accountant? She couldn't stand all the excitement! lol! That's an oldy but goodie - I am an accountant that used to work for a Life co (in Internal Audit and later in Communications). Congratulations! Just remember that debits always have to equal credits. I look forward to hearing how flexible your career is as well! lol! ANYWAY - love the clean crisp card and I do wish you all the best as you go down this new road. It'll be a snap after all the mortality and morbidity tables... (and thanks for playing along with CASology!)

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  12. Louise van VurenJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    It must be fate that our colour combo this week matches the college colours. Good luck with the studies and please do keep crafting - you are obviously a master! Love your card! Thanks for joining in with CAS Colours and Sketches this week

    Louise xx

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  13. Louise van VurenJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    It must be fate that our colour combo this week matches the college colours. Good luck with the studies and please do keep crafting - you are obviously a master! Love your card! Thanks for joining in with CAS Colours and Sketches this week

    Louise xx

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  14. Jen MitchellJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Well, a big congratulations to you! Being a banker I can appreciate your fondness for number crunching!! And I love the bold colors and meaningful sentiment of your card. Words to live by, to be sure!

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  15. Lea L.January 4, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    This is super cute! And congrats on going back to school! That is awesome!

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  16. Kim HegginsJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Congrats on going back to school...how exciting! I wish you all the luck. Your card is just too darn cute...

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  17. Mynn xxJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    HOORAY, HOORAY!!! I'm so excited for you, Kim! This card is just amazing and I LOVE your attention to detail--that turned down corner for one! Congrats and best wishes, friend! :)

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  18. AllisaJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Love your card....Huge Congrats on going back to school! I think I have that somewhere on my to do list! :)

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  19. sandieJanuary 5, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    fantastic news and I so admire you for this decision. I adore this card, the little curled edge is a cool idea and the twine a perfect finishing touch. Thanks for joining us at CAS- Colour and Sketches.

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  20. KylieJanuary 5, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    Congratulations on your return to college, Kim. I love this card and it is such an amazing use of our colours this week. Btw - my baby turns 18 in 12 days - arghhhhhh. Thanks so much for playing along at CAS - Colours and Sketches xx

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  21. CathymacJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Your cards is as charming as ever, Kim, and CAS to boot! Best wishes for you as you return to school and may opportunities abound to you as you pursue a new direction in life. Hugs!

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  22. shirley-beeJanuary 5, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Good for you, go for it! Love the card.

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  23. Jen TimkoJanuary 5, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Congratulations and how wonderful for you!! So excited for all that awaits you! Perfect card. So glad you shared with us this week at FMS!

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  24. Judy1223January 5, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Wow, Kim! You GO, girl! Congratulations on going back to college...what a new, exciting step! My brother is an actuary (and funny thing, he has a crazy fun personality!)...so I actually did know what that is! Your card is perfect for your new venture. I wish you the best and thanks for playing at CASology this week!

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  25. RosemaryJanuary 5, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    okay... your card is absolutely perfect in every single way, kim! love all the little details... thanks for playing along with CASology this week!! and congrats on returning to college!!

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  26. DarnellJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    First of all, a winning card, my goodness!! Second, you go, girl! I think it's wonderful that you are going back to school (in your jammies, no less!) and I know with your smarts, you'll sail right through it and still have time to craft and time for your family and time to run two homes, and ... sorry, I need a lie down. Seriously, you are inspiring!!

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  27. ChrissieJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    What a fabulous card Kim... and all good wishes for your upcoming course!
    Chrissie

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  28. Maureen MerrittJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Fabulous card and news! Good luck with your studies and thanks for playing along this week at CASology!

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  29. karen hJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    First off - congrats on the enrollment. I definitely want to go back one day (I never finished my degree) - I'll have to look into the Global Campus!

    Your card is fabulous! I love the little bent corner!

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  30. Rita WJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Fabulous card Kim! Congrats on going back to school. That's in my future plans as well...accounting too! :)

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  31. Andrea L - EnchantINKJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Wow! I am impressed. People keep telling me it isn't too late to do nursing (my goal since I was 3) but I am not brave enough. I don't know what I do with my time ... But I don't know how I would fit it in, either. Congrats ... And I do hope you achieve this NEW goal. Hugs xxx

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  32. JacquelineJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Good luck at college - hope you have fun. Love your card and how you have used the colours from this week's Cas Colours and Sketches blog - thanks for joining in - Jacqueline xx

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