Tamar's graduation ceremony took place in June, and her mum asked me to create a special card to mark the occasion. She wanted something personal that would celebrate Tamar's achievement and serve as a keepsake of this important milestone in her life.
She asked me to depict Tamar in her black graduation cap and gown. In the background, she requested a diploma reading "Psychology & Special Education", to reflect Tamar's BA in Psychology alongside her focus in Special Education. I was also asked to include "an apple for the teacher". The phrase can be traced back to 16th-18th century Europe and later 19th century America, when some rural families, often short of cash, would sometimes pay teachers with food instead. Apples were a common choice as they were plentiful and easy to carry. At the same time, education was becoming increasingly valued, and teachers were being seen as important role models and mentors. The simple gift of a sweet, fresh apple became a way of showing respect and appreciation for their work.
Over time, the apple also came to symbolise knowledge and wisdom, and giving one to a teacher became a gesture of recognising the importance of education in people's lives.
Mum wrote to me, "The card is gorgeous!"
21 comments:
Such a stunning keepsake card! The history behind the apple is fascinating, and your craftsmanship is, as always, beautiful.
To be gratuated is a special day indeed. And you made a wonderful card for this girl.
Thank you for sharing at MosaicMonday
Greetings by Heidrun
Another beautiful card. Congratulations to Tamar!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
I didn't know the story behind 'an apple for the teacher.' How interesting.
Beautiful card - I hope Tamar will enjoy her professional life.
That is a gorgeous card! I just made a graduation card yesterday for a graduation party we have coming up.
Because education was becoming increasingly valued, graduation in turn became a more important celebration in families. Tamar looks terrific.
This card is certainly a great keepsake. I love the miniature diploma, and the apple embellishments you added, giving it an extra special touch. Shalom!
The cap, gown, diploma, and apple all carry so much meaning, and together they tell Tamar’s story beautifully.
Congrats to her on this wonderful milestone.
It must be a joy to be a part of people's special moments, Lisa. Hope you're enjoying the summer, not too hot so far (but I'm sure it will come).
Amalia
xo
Graduation is always a special event representing years of hard work and a transitional moment in life. Your card will be a treasured memento of the event, Lisa.
The card is gorgeous and certainly a lovely keepsake of this momentous event in Tamar's life. As a teacher, I received many apples over the years, but I've never heard the story behind why they are given. It's lovely! Have a good week!
The card is beautiful and makes a lovely momento. #MMBC
Lovely and so well thought out as usual. Another special card!!
Congrats to Tamar. That is a beautiful card for such a special occasion.
That is interesting about how some families will pay teachers with food.
Such a wonderful card (keepsake) for such an important achievement!
What a lovely way to commemorate an important life event. I loved hearing about the origin of apples for teachers. xx
I like the way you did the hair. It looks so real!
It really is a gorgeous card. Her hair looks amazing. I loved reading about the apples. Thank you for sharing.
-Soma
Such a fabulous card for the graduate!
Congratulation for Tamar in her achievement for BA in Psychology,
Great job.
What a beautiful card, Lisa! Even after all these years, it still blows me away that you create all of these by hand, especially as you draw everything yourself first. I have a Cricut, and if it ever misses a cut and I have to finish it by hand, it ends up looking like a five-year-old cut it! You are super talented, Mrs! xx
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