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Made it Monday

July 2, 2012 By fancyfreein4th

Proud Masters in Education

I met one of my best friends on the first day of my teaching credential program.  We did our undergrad at the same university, but didn’t really become friends until we were in the student teacher trenches.  We completed our Masters in Education together and even taught at the same school our very first year.  Not only has she been an amazing friend, but she was the one who not only inspired but encouraged me to start my own blog.

So, for my very first Made it Monday, I wanted to make some business cards for her since she is going to the “I Teach K” kinder conference in Las Vegas next week and I know she will be networking up a storm.

Thanks to Zazzle.com and their user friendly, cute design options and budget friendly prices, I give you a sneak peak at the final product.

Thank you Michelle Griffo! I love you.

PS. Thank you 4th Grade Frolics for hosting this Link Party!

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Filed Under: apples and ABC's, linky, made it Monday, Uncategorized 31 Comments

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  1. applesandabcs says

    July 2, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!!!!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!

    I seriously want to cry because I love them so much!!!!!!!!

    OMG.

    I am dying!!!!!!

    MOMsssssssssssss!

    Michelle

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  2. Jill says

    July 2, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing, the cards are darling. I am your newest follower.

    Jill
    Bubbalulu.blogspot.com

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  3. Emily says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Great job! Thanks for visiting me, and I'm your newest follower!

    Emily
    I Love My Classroom
    http://www.ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com

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  4. Molly says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    Layla,

    I LOVE these!! I have been wanting business cards for forever!! I was thinking about just doing ones for my students' parents, but I love these bloggy ones as well!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I just may have to do these for my Made it Monday as well!!!! And congrats on the new teaching blog!!! So excited to have another 4th grade teacher around!! Where is southern California are you? I'm in San Diego! 🙂

    Molly
    Lessons with Laughter

    Reply
  5. Kelley Dolling says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Thanks for swinging by today . . . any friend of Michelle's is a friend of mine. Your blog is super cute and I love those cards you created. Where are you in Cali? I am way up north between Redding and Chico. So glad we found each other 🙂

    Kelley Dolling
    Teacher Idea Factory

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  6. Layla Wiedrick Henry says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Kelley and Mollu,

    I am in Orange County. I am glad to be blogger friends! Thanks for stopping by. Starting a blog can be very daunting but I am loving the feedback.

    Fancy Free in Fourth

    Reply
  7. Mrs. Shepherd says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    I love finding other 4th grade blogs! Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming my newest follows. I now follow your blog.

    Reply
  8. Michelle Tsivgadellis says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    That is so sweet! Thank you for stopping by my blog.

    Email Me
    The 3AM Teacher
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  9. April Kreitzer Wolfe says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    HI! I am your newest follower!! Welcome to blogging.

    april
    Wolfelicious

    Reply
  10. Brittany says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Just found your blog and am your newest follower. Love the cards you made. Wonderful idea.

    Brittany
    Stickers and Stamps

    Reply
  11. Miss T says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Those are super adorable! I'm a new follower 🙂

    Journey of a Substitute Teacher
    Endless Pinabilitites!

    Reply
  12. Laura Wagner Jordan says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Best wishes on your new blog! I too went to school with my best friend. It was awesome! Also, I would love to have you link up on my "Blogs of Inspiration" page. Please visit my blog at the link below.
    Happy Teaching,
    Laura
    TIPS: Teach, Inspire, and Prepare Students

    Reply
  13. Jenny Brown says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    I am a new follower. I found you through the 3 AM Teacher on FB. Come visit me over at http://mrsbrowndotcom@blogspot.com!

    Reply
  14. Patti Barker says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Layla- Thanks for coming by my blog. I am so excited to find another teacher who is looping! Have you done it before? I swore I would never teach 5th grade at my school but I just loved my 4th graders last year that when my principal asked my partner teacher and I if we would loop we jumped up and down with excitement! I just became your newest follower so I will keep in touch and we can compare notes as the school year starts and progresses!

    Patti
    Tales from a 4th (and 5th) Grade Teacher

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  15. Lisa R. says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!! I am your newest follower!! Your blog looks adorable & I am excited to follow along! 🙂
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

    Reply
  16. Tara says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Your business cards turned out so cute! What a neat idea!!! Thanks for linking up but I need you to do me a favor…you link on my page isn't linked to you….could you maybe check it and redo it…that way people can find you:)))

    4th Grade Frolics

    Reply
  17. Sara says

    July 2, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Loving that idea & love zazzle! Check out VistaPrint when ya get a chance :] Thanks for coming by my blog!

    Sara
    Miss V's Busy Bees

    Reply
  18. Elisabeth says

    July 2, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    Thanks for stopping by! I'm your newest follower 🙂

    Twins, Teaching and Tacos

    Reply
  19. Kara says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Hi Layla, thanks for following my blog – I am now following you, too! I love the business cards you made!

    Kara
    Spedventures

    Reply
  20. Amanda says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:52 am

    Welcome to the blogging world! I love summer because there are so many new blogs jumping up! 🙂 I absolutely love those business cards. You did a wonderful job on them! Definitely going to have check that site out you mentioned.

    Amanda
    Reaching for the TOP!

    Reply
  21. Emily says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Hi,
    I am so inspired by your blog that I nominated you for two blog awards. They are the Versatile Blogger and the One Lovely Blog Award. You can come to my blog to pick them up.
    Sincerely,
    Emily
    I Love My Classroom
    http://www.ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. Amy - The Resource(ful) Room says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Love these, so cute!
    Amy
    The Resource(ful) Room

    Reply
  23. Sandy says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:13 am

    Welcome to the blogging world!!! You will love it! 🙂 I teach in Southern CA too and I taught fourth grade for two years! I LOVE those cards!!!! I'm going to check out Zazzle! Happy summer! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Mrs. E says

    July 3, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Awww love your cards!! Very cute! Thank you for stopping by my blog!
    -Audrey
    The Sweet Life of Third Grade

    Reply
  25. mjfavre says

    July 3, 2012 at 3:41 am

    These are so cute! You're a good friend. I'm a new follower. Stop by and visit sometime!

    Megan
    I Teach. What's Your Super Power?

    Reply
  26. Stephanie says

    July 3, 2012 at 7:45 am

    I'm a newer follower, and I love your blog!

    I awarded you the versatile blogger award here! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Jessica Stanford says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂 I truly appreciate it!! I tried responding to you via email, but unfortunately your blog isn't set up to do that 🙁 if you need help to change that I just blogged about it 🙂 http://mrsstanfordsclass.blogspot.com/2012/07/excellent-post-about-comments-and.html

    Blessings,

    Jessica Stanford
    Mrs. Stanford's Class
    I hope that you'll join me for my giveaway ♥

    Reply
  28. Glitzy In First Grade says

    July 4, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Howdy! I'm your newest follower! Super Duper caaaute cards!

    Reply
  29. Amy Grout says

    July 6, 2012 at 5:17 am

    H! I am so excited to have found your blog. I would like to award you the One Lovely Blog award. I hope you have a wonderful Friday.
    Amy@www.adventuresinteaching.net

    Reply
  30. Diane G says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:20 am

    Love the business cards! You are an amazing friend!

    Reply
  31. Kate says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    These are absolutely adorable!! AMAZING JOB!
    ☼ Kate
    To The Square Inch

    Reply

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