Warning! It is a very long post, but you don’t need to read it all…
Hello! Thank you so much for browsing through my blog today! As you saw already it will be a very long post… but I couldn’t not share some good news with you. On Monday I had an interview for my citizenship status, and I passed it! It was not as hard as I was imagining, maybe because I was preparing for almost three months.
I don’t remember if I told you before or not, but each Thursday I visit Sergei’s classroom as a volunteer. This time my visit was so special. Sergei’s Teacher and his class prepared for me a Big Surprise – little celebration party in honor of my citizenship test. All of the kids sang a National anthem for me (they were even wearing white, red and blue clothes). When they were singing it I had “goose bumps” all over me, it’s so touching. After that Sergei’s Teacher (who is a very nice lady) gave me a gift in a very beautiful box (I will show pictures below this entry). Inside the box there was a Christmas ornament. Isn’t it so sweet? Now our Christmas tree will have a very special decoration that I will always remember where it came from and what was the reason. Then they showed me a table that was arranged for celebration. Kids brought cookies; Jell-O treats in a shape of American flag. And last but not least all of the kids made a flag out of paper, where red stripes were their paper hand’s, lots of them. That was another very heart touching moments. I am very thankful for this, I felt so special at that time.
Gift from Class
Christmas Ornament
Flag made by Kids
If you read all of this, thank you so much for taking your time. Now to the card and little box. Mercy’s Tuesday Sketch inspired me for this card; finally I made it on time. Thank you Mercy!
As you can see I chose cute boy Trevor holding his ornaments from C.C. Designs. I decided to pick two different DP from My Minds Eye and Basic Grey; thought that they would match well.
Trevor wishes you Happy Holidays
I also wanted to participate in Color Throwdown Challenge for the first time. Hope that my card will count. I tried to use all of the colors from this week’s color palette. At least Trevor’s outfit has it. 
Since I had a card why not creating a box. The idea of this box belongs to Andrea Walford who has a great tutorial how to make.
Gift Box
I think that is all for today! Thank again for taking your time and reading it. Thank you for leaving your kind comments!
Have a fantastic day everybody,
Elena
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What a special gift, congratulations
Леночка, прими мои поздравления! Я очень-очень рада за тебя! Я очень-очень счастлива за тебя! Ты молодец! Ты умница! Ты самая лучшая!
Обнимаю тебя и целую миллион раз!
Чудные подарки и атмосфера праздника.Поздравляю.
Открытки,как всегда хороши.
Congratulations!
Sergei has a very special teacher…my goodness that is just so sweet! Congrats to you too!
Congrats!!! Love all your projects!!
What a wonderful surprise from Sergei’s teacher and class! AND what a lovely card and box you made!! So cute and colorful! Hugs,
Elena, I’m so glad you decided to participate in the Color Throwdown challenge with us this week! Your little Trevor card and box are just adorable!!!
What a wonderful surprise to have Sergei’s class celebrate your citizenship test!! Your gift and the handmade flag are so very special!! Congratulations on passing! (Of course you passed!!!)
I am getting goosebumps just reading this post! Congratulations….what a sweet teacher your son has, and what great memories you will have of this special time. Thanks for sharing your CTD creations with us too!
Blessings,
LeAnne
Congrats Elena! I’m so happy for you and how sweet of the kids to surprise you! Your card is just adorable…I love Trevor!
Congratulations on achieving your citizenship! How wonderful of Sergei’s teacher and class to join in the celebration with you!! Your gifts are very touching and heartwarming, and your card for the CTD is delightful! Nice job!!
Awww, Congratulations on your citizenship, Elena!!! That is awesome, and so sweet of Sergei’s class! I LOVE your adorable card and box! Little Trevor is so darn cute, and your box is just fabulous!!! Awesome coloring, girl : )
What a wonderful thing for the class to do..so sweet! congrats on your citizenship!!
Love your card and your box….adorable!
Congrats Elena!!! Super cute!! Love the 3D box, gorgeous!!!
Adorable card and box! Great coloring and designs! Thanks for playing the Color Throwdown!
What a wonderful treat from Sergei’s class!!! Congrats on your citizenship test! And your card and gift box are SO SUPER ADORABLE!!!
(((hugs)))
What a special treat from the teacher and the kids!! That’s awesome Elena!! Love your card and the box!!
Irina
Hugs!!
elena…these are so great! you have some wonderful creations, lady…I am so glad that you share them with us!
thanks for playing along with my sketch for this week…you did a fabulous job!
{{{hugs}}}
mercy
That was so sweet of them but they also know how special their new compatriot is to them! Terrific card Elena…fab layout!
Your card and your box are beautiful as alwyas. Such wonderful colors and a lovely result.
Next, I want to thank you for sharing your life time memory with the class. I also think it our honor to have you as a fellow citizen.
Big hugs, Elena.
Shirley
Totally AWESOME news Elena! – Sorry for not posting this sooner. Wow, how exciting for you and how special as well. What a great ornament for your tree. I think that is fantastic what Sergei’s class did.
Congratulations on becoming a citizen of the US.
Wow! Congratulations, Elena! I’m so thrilled. What a wonderful experience with Sergei’s classroom. Love your card and box. Just fabulous!
oh, this brought tears to my eyes…..Congratulations Elena!!!!! That is such beautiful news thank you for sharing with us!!! I’m so glad Sergei’s teacher and class acknowledged this very important and special time!!!
beautiful Trevor card & box! Fabulous coloring and papers!!!
Blessings, Maria