Sweet friends, my head is spinning! 5 states, 500 miles in a car, 15 apartments, 1 really bad hotel, 2 sleeps, 500 more miles in a car, repeat 4 states and I’m back home within 48 hours. I don’t do that very often, but when I do, I remember it, lol. So what happened is my daughter (the one who just graduated with second degree) is getting transferred with her job. We set out to find her a place to live since she has to move within two weeks. I’m so happy for her but so sad that she won’t be around the corner any more . . . At any rate, we set out at midnight and drove all night – who does that? I’ve learned that at my age, it’s not as easy as it used to be!! Thankfully before leaving I had several cards done and uploaded so that they could easily be posted; a blessing for me because I’ll be a bit busy for the next week. Today I’m sharing another card for the stash that tugs at my heart, it’s another of the new releases from Our Daily Bread Designs called Sharing Your Sorrow.
I dug into my stash and pulled out some K and Company stickers – the magnolia’s are beautiful! As I mentioned before I feel so guilty using them, like I’m cheating, but hold still — that feeling is sure waning because these don’t look like stickers at all to me :-) For the decorative corners I used Spellbinders™ Asian Accents. For the sentiment I used Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Eight and the decorative layer underneath is Spellbinders™ Decorative Labels Eight. I just felt that something should be in the bottom right corner that I left open so I pulled in an element from some Want2Scrap bling!
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Sharing Your Sorrow Paper: K & Company, Bazzill, Neenah Classic Crest Natural White Ink: Colorbox Prussian Blue Accessories: Spellbinders™ Asian Accents, Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Eight, Spellbinders™ Decorative Labels Eight, seam binding, Want2Scrap pearls, Recollection Pearls |
Thanks for peeking in! See you soon!
As always, I love how you’ve pulled all the elements together. The blues you’ve chosen are serene, yet they pop (at least for me!) I also really like the elements in the corners between the layers. I think those dies will have to go on my (very) long wish list!
Beautiful!
What a beautiful card, I love the sentiment. Love those labels dies you used.And your corners are really a great addition. Glad to hear your trip was a safe one.
Very pretty card Becca!
I need those dies also.
I have wrote those very words to my Sweetie so many times in the last 4 years, 9 months and 29 days.
I’m happy that your daughter found a good job, but sad for you. My son and family are 15 hours away, so I know how lonely it can be without them.
Your card is gorgeous. I love all the elements and colors, and the sentiments that ODBD stamp set are wonderful.
Absolutely GORGEOUS card Becca!
uuuuuuoooo! I love the Decorative Labels 8 die!!! Gotta put that one on my list. Beautifully orchestrated card!
The card is so lovely and the sentiment is wonderful.Getting your loved ones reorganized in a new place is always a challenge. Get some rest and relax a bit.
Beautiful card and touching sentiment!
Sounds like a brutal drive, but glad you made it home safe and sound.
WOW!! This is a great card. I see ways to incorporate some of these items on a scrapbook layout. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely card with a touching sentiment. Anyone receiving this card will be cheered by it’s beauty because your creativity reflects your love.
This is very pretty! I am always impres by all you can do in a day. It seams a super performance for 48 hours .
Like your card we see so much determination.in your life.
Congraluation ! And thank for share with us.
Francine
what a beautiful card and sentiment thanks for sharing and I hope you found a great apartment together
Oooh Becca, this is sooooo beautiful again, and I´m in total awe about this one, as it´s also kept in blue, which is just my favorit color too, so to me this is sooo perfect as can be. I absolutely love it.
Hope you´re not wearing yourself too much out with that tuff program, but hope you found your daughter a good place to live thoug. I know how much it means to any of us to feel our kids can stay safe and good.
You must be exhausted. And I love the card!
Becca this card is just beautiful. I love the colors and that sentiment is just perfect!!!
Hugs,
Jo
Smashing card would never have thought to put white and cream together but looks fab
Simply beautiful Becca!
Again such a great card! Wow that is a lot of travel in a short time, I hope your daughter is settled in and enjoys her new place and job. No shame in using stickers! It looks great on your card.
Gorgeous card Becca, I love the colors chosen and how you have embellished it. I must admit after reading the sentiment I can’t stop crying. Wouldn’t that be nice if we could actually do that, bring our loved ones home. As always becca, TFS!!! ;-D
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Love the blue and the K & Co flowers, they add some depth Nd the swords are remarkable. Love it!
Glad you had a safe trip and your daughter is settled. What we do for our kids! Get some rest, my friend!
Methane
Ann
WOW! Thank you so much for sharing. I now have a new “favorite”.
So Beautiful!!!! I hope you get some rest after doing all the traveling…..
SOOOOOOOO WONDERFULLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I KNOW EXACTLY what you mean about not being able to do what you used to do when it comes to sleep! :/
Becca beautiful card.Your daughter should be grateful she has a Mom like you.I have parents 3 miles away never come or call.But they do go see my sister who is 3 miles away.Of course I go see them.I pray to God each day that someday they will come see me and my family.God Bless
Beautiful card, Becca!!
Too bad your daughter’s moving had to coincide with the release…could it be any crazier for you??!
Deep breaths, Becca, deep breaths!!! :o) {hugs}
Such a gorgeous card- the sentiment is outstanding! Always love stopping by your blog : )
Trop joli tu as beaucoup de talent.
Bisous Fabienne de Belgique
Beautiful card and a beautiful sentiment! Since the recent passing of a very loved sister-in-law that sentiment really hit home. Best wishes to your daughter in her new location
Absolutely beautiful.. Love the corner on the secong layer Beautiful
Very beautiful. I enjoy the K & Co. pieces a lot. I think they were used very well here.
Good Morning Becca, For a busy, busy, lady you have done a marvelous job. What an undertaking job of love. Your card is stunning, and stickers served well with the bling. Never worry, we love your work, and are always inspired.
Blessing to you and your daughter, she is blessed having you. ….thanks for sharing…..hugs
Wow, what a trip! Good to hear you and your daughter are safely home, although having her so far away will take an adjustment. I’ll pray you two will find time to be together again soon. I pray God’s blessings shower upon both of you!
This card is so lovely, has an old fashioned look that reminds me of Victorian dresses. I like the balance of delicate details and the restful blue space. Beautiful work, Becca!
Once again, WOW!!, is what popped into my head when I opened up your post. This is such a beautiful work of art I am glad your travels were safe, and wish the same for your daughter when she moves. I know you will miss her, and I suspect her mailbox will see a few of your amazing creations!
Shellee
Gosh, I understand that traveling. We did the same thing last year when our daughter moved to Nashville except that she could not be with us & we drove all over Nashville TN looking for an apartment for her. We kept getting lost. Headed into a nasty storm but finally found a nice apartment for her.I don’t know how you found time to do & post the card. I was wiped out after our journey. Beautiful card, just love your work
Vicky
Wow, do I hear you, Becca!! It takes me two days to recuperate from anything over 6 hours sitting in the car. If I had to turn right back around and do it again, I’d be needing lots of extra rest when I got home!! Thank goodness for paper crafting. Not exactly a strenuous sport, right? And it can be so absorbing, you forget the aches and pains. I have got to do more of that Want2Scrap stuff… I love that little corner piece… I love the whole card! No surprises there… This is an unusual but gorgeous color combination, as well. Welcome home!!
BTW, you matched up that lace perfectly!!
This is so pretty Becca love it
Ali x
Becca, Love the card. Sorry for the fast track trip. If your like me you will feel it for a couple of days!
This card is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for everything you share.
Lovely card! I am glad to hear you survived that insane trip…I remember being young enough where that kind of thing almost didn’t bother me, LOL!
Hugs,
Beth P
This card becomes prettier the more you look at it. Thanks Becca.
Beautiful. Hope you get some rest. TFS.
This is a beautiful card but I always have mixed feelings about that verse. Heaven is the most beautiful place anyone can imagine and I always think how cruel it would be to drag someone back here to earth. I am sure the thought is meant well , but when I get there, I don’t want to come back here. Just saying……. God bless…… Denice : )
Love, love, love this color palette! And what a precious sentiment. Lovely!
Beautiful, Becc!
Oh my this is absolutely stunning, love the sheer lace, great sentiment and awesome use of the dies, and I was certain your flowers were stamped, they do make some great stickers these days!
Seriously… your cards belong in frames. They are pieces of art!
Beautiful card!!!!