Amazing Paper Grace

Wow, this is fabulous Becca! I love the ribbon flower you made, simply beautiful!ReplyCancel

cool card love the flower.. So hard to let and help our chicklets move out.. will be praying for you..ReplyCancel

A beautiful card and I am glad the trip went well.ReplyCancel

So glad you made it home safely Becca – and can add a new “talent” to your long list – car hauler!!! Eek! The card is exquisite – love the colors and the “punch” the flower makes. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

Nice to hear you made it back safe and sound! Beautiful card!
BlessingsReplyCancel

Good to be home, safe and sound. I love your card. I really, truly think this is the best one yet (for the thousandth time). You’ve outdone yourself. The ribbon treatment is a knock-out. Gosh, you’re good, Ribbon Queen.ReplyCancel

glad you conquered the road! do i feel a tutorial coming on about the bow…or at least an explation. i THINK i know how it’s done, so i will just have to try on my own. thank you always for sharing your work.ReplyCancel

Beautiful card Becca!ReplyCancel

You truly are amazing, just like the name of your blog! Glad you are home safely, and although it was stressful towing the car, you always have such a good attitude toward things. I so look forward to your blog every day, not to mention how beautiful your card is!!!! The ribbon flower is striking, and the big rhinestone in the middle adds just the right amount of bling. Thanks for not only sharing your talent and creativity with us, but also your positive spirit and life lessons as well. -StacyReplyCancel

Glad you made it home safely. The card, as usual, is beautiful!ReplyCancel

Beautiful card. Glad that you got there and got home all in one piece.ReplyCancel

This is one amazing card Becca. The colors are so special and just everything goes together so so well. Your talent amazes me. Keep sharing with us please. Your designs are a highlight in my life. Hugs.ReplyCancel

What a gorgeous card …So beautiful!ReplyCancel

Hi Becca! So glad you got home safely!!! I was thinking of you and praying fort your safety! There is something liberating about conquering something we used to be afraid of though, so I’m glad you felt that!

Love your take on the mojo sketch!

hugs,
GraceReplyCancel

Glad you are home safe and sound. It is a good feeling when we accomplish something never tried. Your card today is very lovely.ReplyCancel

Road Warrior Becca! It’s good to be home, yes?
This is such an understated and sophisticated card. I love it.ReplyCancel

Oh my goodness! I just received an order I placed for some new paper, and I’m scratching my head because what you’ve used today is in my new pack! If you’ve never ordered from franticstamper, please make it a point to do so. I placed an order on Friday afternoon and received same this morning – 2181 miles away!!!!!! Is that impressive or what? And a huge gorgeous selection!ReplyCancel

Love your card. The flower is wonderful. You always have great cards to share. Thanks. I’m thankful you had a safe trip even though you were out of your comfort zone traveling.ReplyCancel

Wow another stunning card. I love that flower. I’ve followed your tutorial made a few. I’ve received some wonderful comments, they do add so much to a card.
OMG you are a brave and skilled woman to tow such a long trailer so far. I love to go for long drives and enjoyed driving our RV before DH got sick but I couldn’t nor would I even try towing anything, that takes skill and nerves of steel. So glad you had some time with family and you are now safely home.
Blessings BernieReplyCancel

So glad you had travel mercies; God is so good.

Absolutely beautiful card; now the question — are you going to do a tutorial on the ribbon flower — it is beautiful.

Thanks, KathyReplyCancel

Good to hear you are home safe and sound. Well done for conquering the towing. It’s amazing what we can achieve with God on our side. Love Anne xReplyCancel

Oh my another stunning creation here Becca. I just love all these special bows, you´re always making. They look so wonderful. And this one is really amazing, but the entire card is pretty amazing hun.ReplyCancel

You’re a brave woman, Becca Feeken! Glad all went well for the move. And…I love the gorgeous card, too!ReplyCancel

So glad you had a safe trip!! The would be waaaaay out of my comfort zone!!! I love the ribbon flower!!!ReplyCancel

Glad you are back home safe and sound. Wonderful card as alway! You have such a creative mind and I love the ribbon flower <3ReplyCancel

A gutsy woman is what I say! How brave of you, don’t think I could have done it. I hope he settles well.
What a gorgeous card, the ribbon flower is way cool. Will you be doing a tutorial Becca.

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Becca, this a beautiful card for Mother’s Day. The flower is stunning.ReplyCancel

Hi Becca –

So glad you are home safe and sound. We did the same thing when my son moved from NY to Arizona. The car was too old to put that much mileage on it. I love this card, so pretty and that bow is beautiful.

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Catching up on your posts as I too was gone. Had to comment here in hopes you would see it about your son moving far away. I only have two daughters. On top of that, I am an only child so I have no siblings and come from a very small family, so basically my daughters, hubby, parents and 2 grandson’s are my only family. God helped me with my two main goals for raising our daughters; be Christ centered women and be independent women. Little did I know that raising independent young ladies would mean they would live far, far from home. One lives clear across the country and the other one (that has our two grandsons) lives an 8 hour drive away. I feel blessed that I live in this day and age of high tech because I can talk to my daughters everyday through cheap rates on cell phones and we “see” and talk to our grandsons every Sunday on Skype. I support our daughters in their life travels because they are happily married and should put their life first ahead of mom. We always told them that their spouse should come first in their life before children because when your children are gone you are left with each other. When my girls left home for college I was still in love with my husband and we had a solid marriage. Many couples I know got divorced when their last child left their home because they focused too much on their kids. I know your husband is gone now so it is extra hard on you to let your son test his independence. You are a wonderful loving mom. He will continue to love and care about his mom. I will continue to be praying for you Becca as you adjust to yet another change in your life and home. God will never move out though!ReplyCancel

Welcome back home Becca. I am so happy that your trip was a safe one and that you have your son all settled. I truly enjoy your blog and I love your Mother’s Day Card. Unfortunately my Mother is no longer with us, but I think about her everyday.
God Bless
MaryReplyCancel

I’m LOVING this flower made of ribbon Becca!!!! VERY ATTRACTIVE!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

Beautiful Card!ReplyCancel

the ribbon flower is super awesome!ReplyCancel

Lovely bow and design. Any chance of tutorial for itReplyCancel

I entered a question for you and came back to this page. I was in awe. Your cards are so beautiful. You definitely have a God given gift.ReplyCancel

Fabulous card! I love the DSP you used and of course the ribbon flower is outstanding! Be proud of yourself by doing something out of your comfort zone – I am sure your son really appreciated it. That’s what families are for – call Mom!! LOL!ReplyCancel

Gorgeous gibbon flower. So striking! Your blog is always a treat.ReplyCancel

Oh my–love the bow! Glad you made it home safe & sound!ReplyCancel

Beca I love getting up and looking at the card for the day.Well in wiconsin we ard going to get some more snow to night whrn will it be gone can’t wait.ReplyCancel

I am so inspired by you not just by the creativity of your creations but your braveness. I never learned how to drive and now I am so afraid to learn after all these years ….but just reading what you did give me a new hope that maybe I should try we have moved to the country and there are no buses ( house is for our little special needs son) in the city you can get a bus :) now I am stuck I know God has a plan so maybe reading your story was part of it thank you for sharing !!!!ReplyCancel

Gorgeous Card……….You are my inspiration!ReplyCancel

Hi Becca, I am new to your site and just love your work. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing so much with us.ReplyCancel

It’s a true saying…..”you don’t know what you can do till you try” so well done you! you have passed with flying colours! and I’m sure your son will always be there for you too.
I love this card, the colours and that beautiful background and well, what can I say about that flower…..beautiful!
LOL EileenReplyCancel

BECCA BECCA WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ELEGANT CARD TO GIVE SOME
ONE. I AM SURE THEY WOUD KEEP IT FOREVER. I THINK ITS ONE OF THE CARDS CARDS THAT WOULD BE KEPT FOREVER. I JUST
LOVE IT. MAYBE YOU WOULD CONSIDER SELLING THE CARD TO ME.

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Love the 3 butterfly card.Have a good day every one.Going to take wall paper off walls again my girl friendlast day of his I hope.ReplyCancel

Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas. I learn something new every time I read your blog. You have a great heart.ReplyCancel

Wish I could afford Copic markers. I’ve played with them a few different times at Archivers and fell in love with how perfect they perform and the results you get with them. Once you get the color combinations down for what you want to achieve, the markers really do all of the work. When it comes to paper crafting supplies, I lack the discipline to be able to save for a set of Copics. And, I know once that I buy one set, I’ll want them all….lolReplyCancel

What inspiration you give us daily! Thanks!ReplyCancel

I thought I would never use anything but pencil and gamsol, then I tried copics and fell in love with those things, still learning to use them :)ReplyCancel

I would love Copics but it is simply not in the budget. I use my Prismacolor pencils and basic watercoloring paints.ReplyCancel

Copics for me too.. I have none…. drool at the talent out there who can use them to perfection…. but just don’t know if I will be able to master them to justify the investment.
Oh…to dream.ReplyCancel

I love your polls but the last couple have been a bit hard to narrow down the correct answer- I usually use watercolour crayons or pencils -I don’t own many copics and sometimes I combine mediums- so I answered none for this oneReplyCancel

I love the Copic pens. I started out with the facial colors, then expanded my colors project by project. I continually learn new things to do with them. I love the fact that they can be refilled and new nibs applied.ReplyCancel

I do have a few copics and so far my results with them have not been good. I know that I need more of the same color eg at least 3 different shades of red and something that I can blend my colors with as well. The videos are helpful but the skill comes from lots of practise. I know that it will all happen in time.ReplyCancel

I use Prismacolors because I have more of them. I am just getting a few Copics and learning how to use them. They are nice and I have to fit them into my budget. Still use my stash of chalks, but depend on my pencils.ReplyCancel

I love Copic markers. I will occasionally use colored pencils and gamasol or watercolors but day in and day out I reach for the Copic markers. They are pricey but the result is great.ReplyCancel

Good Monday morning Becca! Just love to come to your blog first thing in the am to start my day. Love the new poll. Wish I could say I used copic markers all the time but since I am not really too sure of myself using the few I have…silly me…I use my prismacolored pencils mostly. My SU markers get in there too. How did it go with your son? Try to keep thinking how much this means to him. It will eventually make you smile. I cried all the way home from my eldest sons college the first time we dropped him there…4 hrs. of crying plus. Got a bit easier with the second son. LOL God bless you always Becca and know we all are praying for you. Thank you for sharing your life and fantastic talents with us. Hugs.ReplyCancel

hi Becca,
I answered NONE of the above…but I use all those methods as well as Twinking H20’s, Spica and Gel Pens…it totally depends on my mood, and the image. I love my Copics don’t have a huge selection, but enough to dabble.
Enjoy using all the different techniques, and learning to accomplish a satisfying image with whatever I’m working with.ReplyCancel

I chose water color markers and re-inkers. I don’t get all of the copic craze. I think you can get a lovely color with Tombow markers and for a more intense coloring I love using my distress re-inkers. Great topic. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

I have copic markers and I love them, I started my collection with the colors that Suzanna J Dean put together from Scrap Bitz, then I went to Flourishes web site and did there collection of colors, then JustRite also put a collection of colors together, what I found was that a lot of the colors were in each collection, so I did not buy that color. I have also found a lot of video on you tube showing you how to blend and use the color combination. I am now filling in the rest of the colors, I found that Oh my Craft have them at the best price. I love how my project turn out when used my Copics, I am glad that you started using them on your card. Thanks Becca have a fabulous day!

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So far, I have never colored my stamped images. I am still pretty new to all of this. My grand babies are just now getting in to school this year and I have been very “available” since they were born. Now that I am only with them 3 days a week, I am trying to play catch up on our outdoors. (veg garden- flower gardens- and the “oh how I love them weeds”……NOT)Then there is the house that has basically been put on hold and needs a major over haul. I am hoping that I can start real soon seriously on a little me time. I love to craft, (cardmaking, scrapbooking, dollhouse miniatures, painting…..etc….) so hopefully pretty soon I will be able to “PLAY”. ; )ReplyCancel

i lack talent in the coloring area so… that said i do not have copics. i would hate to spend that much money and use them with poor results. i have tried them a couple of times. if i had the love for color, i would get some. i am still back in the dark ages fighting with my crayola crayons. never got the hang of keeping it in the lines. kindergarden here i come!ReplyCancel

I like to use my Distress inks to watercolor my stamps. I like that the colors are bright, and I already had the product on hand when I first started coloring in my stamped images. I am new to the card world, I’ve only been making cards for about a year…but not on a regular basis. I enjoy reading your blog and I really enjoy your tutorials and the inspiration you provide both on crafting and daily living. Thank you.

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My daughter is collecting the Letraset Pro Markers – just like Copics, but with a finer tip and 1/3 the price of Copic Sketch. She shares them with me, so I’ve been having fun experimenting with them. They also have a non-alcohol marker – Letraset Pro Aqua, those I have seen in Joanns.ReplyCancel

You need an “All of the Above” button! The image and my mood, plus the amount of time I have available determine the method I use. Sometimes I stamp the same image several times and color it in various methods to see which I like best.ReplyCancel

I have chalks that I won in at a stamp store years ago so I usually color with them. Losing my job 2 years ago, I can’t afford to color with anything else.ReplyCancel

Being retired means drooling over Copic markers, but not buying them! Drat! Can’t wait to see what “Feature 2” is going to be. You are so talented and unselfishly make the rest of us look good!ReplyCancel

I choose water coloring but actually use pencils and at times Copic Markers. I only own a few of the Copic markers and have much to learn using them. I’m sure it is similar to water coloring but I feel more comfortable with using my SU ink pads and reinkers to color the images in.ReplyCancel

Am learning to color…get better every time. I like Stampin up’s Water color Wonders. They are the best. Copics are just too darn expensive!ReplyCancel

I only have water color pencils, and chalk. Would love to have copics but they are pretty pricey.ReplyCancel

I am now using Copic markers and trying to learn more about them but previously I had used the coloured pencils and Gamsol technique (which I still really like).ReplyCancel

Watch Dick Bileck I buy sets of 72 for $90.00. The case is broken, but I don”care about that.ReplyCancel

I love to colour and have all the COPIC sketch markers and SU! markers. I would say that markers are my favourite way to colour and watercolouring with inks – refills or stamp pads coming in a close second.
Thanks for the poll! It’s fun to see what others are doing.ReplyCancel

I used to use watercolor pencils, then prismacolor and gamsol, and finally bought a few copics. For the most part love the copics, although I still have trouble with blending with the darker colors. But I keep trying. I buy them with coupons and when they’re on sale with free shipping and have almost 200 of them now. Just ordered the new colors and still have a few others I think I need/want. Our instructor has every color and is good about sharing them in class. Then I want a certain color and add it to my list. Keep up your beautiful cards as I love all the ideas. EdnaReplyCancel

I just discovered Copics this winter and love them. Then learned about Gamsol and colored pencils and love that I can use them with Copics. In the past, I used watercolor pencils and chalks most but usually use colored paper and paper piecing. I love the many options and I try as many as I can.ReplyCancel

I still use chalks and watercolor pencils. I love the soft look chalks give. They are perfect for my tight budget too. I use chalks instead distress inks as well. I have some markers but only used them direct to rubber.
Blessings BernieReplyCancel

Becca, I love the copic markers the best, bust still struggling with the blending, I know with practice it will get better. The Prismacolor pencils are my next favorite. Just like to be able to chose the different techniques for different cards. It’s my choice and I like that.ReplyCancel

I haven’t tried Copic yet but I’ve tried the SU! markers as well as Prisma colored pencils. I’m still trying to get used to the idea of coloring with markers, pencils just feel more natural to me for some reason but I’m getting my toes wet in it all.ReplyCancel

Wish I could afford Copic, but my Prismacolored pencils and chalk work fine. Thanks for always sharing and helping us out your techniques and tips.ReplyCancel

Love reading your blog and the cards are fabulous….Hope I win the Blog Candy …..great itemsReplyCancel

I’m really interested in having more embossing folders & Spellbinders dies. There would be alot of ways to create more interesting cards if had a good collection of these. As always would love some of your talent.ReplyCancel

I love copics but they are a little too expensive for me. I have bought a few when i am at shows and they are on sale. But until I have enough to color with shading, I have been using just plain old pencil crayons (crayola) and goo gone. I find this easy to use and the results are pretty good. It’s inexpensive to use and it looks pretty good!ReplyCancel

I started buying and using Prismacolors, but wanted lighter colors. So I started buying Copic markers a couple at a time… at first I didn’t like the paint-brush type tip on them, but, I just love the lighter colors, the skin tones, and the range of hues for blending. I buy mine mostly from Scrap-Mart online—$4.87 free shipping. I’ll have to keep my eye out for the Dick Blick sales that Iris mentioned above…$3 is an awesome price!ReplyCancel

I love the effect of copics…but still learning to use them. I know they are expensive, but if you use coupons when they are available and increase your inventory one at a time, it’s not so bad.ReplyCancel

L O V E my copics! Started out small with reds and greens for flowers and Christmas – then added one by one (using my coupon) and now have a good variety. Recently added the airbrush (for my birthday), and can’t wait to play with that. Also LOVE your site Becca, and all that you do.ReplyCancel

I also use lots of different mediums for colouring but love using copics, they are such a professional looking finish on a card….the only drawback is their price…will take a while to buy all the colours I want.
LOL EileenReplyCancel

Moving the first child out, especially after losing the hubby, was so very hard for me too…….. You will be in my prayers Becca!ReplyCancel

Wow Becca. What a great idea. I would love one of these to personalise my work. I will pop over and check it out, but, my guess is that the postage to Blighty might make it a rather expensive choice.
I do hope your son settles in his new home and remember, he is only a text or phone call away.
Love your Blog.
Hugs
Cally xReplyCancel

Awesome stamp!!! Tossing prayers your way, I know how hard it is having one of your children living far away.

Blessings, LoriReplyCancel

Summer camp was the first time my daughter Emily was dropped off, far from home, many years ago. I still remember that knot in the throat (and heart!) leaving her in someone else’s care. The important thing for you to do is to assure your son that you’re always there for him, and like a Momma Bear, you’d chew off your right arm for him if he needed it. I drilled that into my head when at that camp, Emily called in the middle of the night totally (and reasonably) upset over a situation — and I dropped everything to make the 3 hour drive at midnight to go get her.

We have a wonderful relationship, my daughter and I, and all these years later from those camp days, she’s settled just one mile from me with her hubby and my granddaughter. Coming home to roost! There is no greater joy than to kick your child out of the nest and watch him/her SOAR!

Best of all good things. And thank you for the tip about JustRite. I’m heading over there now!
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Sending prayers and a BIG HUG, Becca. The first move-outs for my daughters were only two hours away, to school. But the big one was my daughter and granddaughter – to another province – a 5-hour plane and 3-hour car ride away!! I know what you are going through. But life takes sharp curves at time – they’re both home, living with us temporarily, while her husband is taking a two-year course (military). Your faith and friends will help you through this difficult time, and when you look back, you’ll understand that this move, although painful, is right–for both of you.

As for JustRite; I received the email Friday evening, and was so surprised. Talk about customer service!

Have a great day. Cold, windy, rain, ice pellets and snow the last couple of days here in upper Ontario-spring is very late arriving. Hope your weather is better. BarbReplyCancel

I think one of the greatest gifts we give our children would be to plant the seeds of God. I just bet you have been a great farmer. You will miss the way things were but know and expect great things to come. Seed, growth, fruit.ReplyCancel

Becca,

My prayers are with you and your family. I understand how you feel, children leaving home is a hard time in a Mom’s life, I promise it does get better especially with the help of Skype and cell phones. I am speaking from expieriance, those two tools somehow make make the distance a little easier to handle. I am now an empty nester, I have a child that lives far away and one that is in town while her husband is in Afghanistan. I know she is here just for a while, I am not looking forward to her leaving to wherever in the world the Marine life takes them. I will continue to pray.ReplyCancel

Dear Becca, With the love, knowledge and compassion your have instilled in each of your children they will conquer the the life ahead of them. They will return with the joy and treasures of life because of the tools of life that you have given each of them.ReplyCancel

My thoughts are with you hun, and we have all been there some time. I still remember, when my first moved far from here, I thought I was gonna die, but I survived and after a few years away, they decided to come back, so now they live just 10 minutes from here, and I see them all the time, so hopefully your son too finds out, that the homwetown is best.
Thanks sooo much for all the info about the Just Rite stamps. Better get over there and see he he he.
Have a great day hun and know prayers are comming your way.ReplyCancel

Great idea the personalized stamp. I am sure with your faith in God, that you have raised your son in the right way. As someone said he is only a phone call away.ReplyCancel

Oh, Becca,

I know what that is like being separated from your first born or even second born. All at one time, my daughter who wasn’t getting along with my then husband was left in the USA, my son entered the marines and we moved back to Canada. I think I almost had a nervous breakdown.
Canada was my then husbands home, the USA being mine. We met here while he was a registered Alien. I had never been out of our country. So, I will surely have you in my prayers even at this very moment.
JackieReplyCancel

I can’t even imagine what it will feel like when my kids first of all move out and when/if they move away…I”m holding them close as long as I can LOL! Hugest of (((hugs))) to you, Becca. I’m sure your other kids will pour their hearts into you as will our all sustaining Lord :)

Bargain deal for the day: God provides. Looking for a Grade 7 grad dress for my daughter and we found a few, put them on hold and then went back for the one we settled on (at JC Penny of all places) and when the cashier rang it in, it wasn’t the original $70 but only $40!! It’s gorgeous and she looks so pretty in it – heart strings pulling at how quickly they grow up. Best part is the kids and I prayed in the car ride down for God to help us find a dress and he answered in spades!! A great conversation on the way home about how God cares about everything in our life :)ReplyCancel

I will say a prayer for you and also your son. I know it is an exciting time for him but probably also a little scary. I remember when my oldest daughter went away from home for the first time and I cried and cried – but we both made it through it and she is back here and only lives about 600 feet away from me now.ReplyCancel

Becca, one of my favorite saying is ” There are two things we can give our children, one is roots and the other is wings.”

As a mother of two girls in their forties, I can tell you I am very proud that my girls took flight! Be proud of this milestone in your life.

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My heart and prayers go out to you. When our children come into our lives it’s as though we grow a new heart that over flows with love and joy then when they move out and away it feels as though that heart is ripped out of your chests. I’ve been thru it five times and can only thank God for modern communications and transportation or I’d be in a straightjacket today. Sending you Hugs and Blessings
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It is so hard to move kids to new towns – my oldest moved 3 states away in December. The mix of emotions is amazing. I am so happy to see him happy and doing what he wants to do, sad because I don’t get to see him everyday anymore (he comes home in a few weeks for a visit – I can’t wait). God gave him to me to raise as His child, though letting go is very difficult, I am happy to see him standing on his feet and learning to live in his own place. Kind of bittersweet – this whole letting go thing. PS – I agree with the post above – keeping busy makes a difference. The second one will be leaving for three months (only dd) and it will be unique. Good friends are very important during these times. A very dear friend and I will be at the same stage at the same time – bet we find more time for the illusive coffee hour we keep wanting to have.ReplyCancel

Becca,
Been there done that! My first to college half way across the state, and he looked so sad when we left him that I knew he felt as bad as I did. My second child moved from east coast to the west coast. That was even worse! My prayers go out to you. You do adjust but it still hurts!.
Love the stamp and Justrite is a great company.

JeanReplyCancel

Oh Becca my heart goes out to you. We a a daughter and she is Special Needs (may have mentioned it before) she will be 40 this year and her support team have been talking to us about Community Living as it’s best to start early rather than wait till one of us dies or becomes too ill to look after her. Allthough I know our lives would be a bit more peaceful I know it will break my heart to see her go.
God bless Becca.

Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

Oh Becca! I feel for you as I know what that is like and I now know how my own mother felt when I left home! But these days we have so many ways to keep in touch and that helps reduce the distance! Look forward to the next time you will be together and all the wonderful things that you will do then :o)
You’re in my prayers.
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

Becca: Going to check out the stamp/embosser but wanted to tell you it will get better. When my youngest daughter left for college I had just lost my job, my husband had just left me for another woman and I had to put our dream home up for sale – needless to say, I put up a stiff upper lip at the time but cried all the way home. Yesterday she told me how hard it is to see her son leave for the University this fall. Now I can tell her how hard it was so see her go but our wish for them is what is best for them. I’ll say a prayer for you.ReplyCancel

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles . . .” II Cor 1:3
Trusting you to His wonderful complete comfort, Becca, during this difficult time.ReplyCancel

Oh Becca, it is so hard to see your children go. The hardest thing I ever did was after we lost our son and we had to put the youngest one back on the plane to finish Marine boot camp….I ended up just leaning against the airport window and shed enough tears to wash the darn thing. Blessings on you and your family.

Now I have a question. I see that you regularly use colored or paterned cardstock for the inside of your cards. How do you finish them inside? Do you tape/glue and insert with the writing on it? I could sure use some pointers. I usually do the inside/outside with white cardstock and then adhere the patterned paper to the front…but I’m not always happy with how that looks. Any help would sure be appreciated. MillieReplyCancel

I ordered mine and worked with Kristen Hassler she has been so helpful with what designed worked best for what I wanted .ReplyCancel

Becca, oh how I remember son #1 moving to a different state…like it was yesterday and that “stomach ache” comes back to mind! Your love will go with him, provide him the strength to be that man you raised, and we will all pray for him AND you!

Something tells me that we’ll see a “wave” of masculine cards from you…as you send your love to him!ReplyCancel

Oh, I sooooooooooo feel for you! I remember the first time that both my kids went to college. It left me feeling like I was lost. My husband and I had not been without them for over 18 years! I cried and cried and told him I didn’t know who I was supposed to be now and oh, what if you and I don’t like each other any more. Needless to stay it all worked out. They have both come back home (even though both moved away after college) and I feel so blessed. I KNOW how conflicting it is to want your kids to “fly”, but not want them to leave. Take heart. It’s all good.ReplyCancel

Oh Becca how I remember those days for both my children. Your heart feels as though it could never break harder but yet we raised them to fly away, spread their wings and live a Blest life. As I am sure he will do. Believe it or not the pain lessons and the terrific memories begin! You are both in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyCancel

Well, another transition in your life, may God richly bless you and keep you.
I’m praying for you,ReplyCancel

This year I went through the same with my eldest son…it brought out some unusual emotions…I still wait for his return with anticipation.ReplyCancel

Just remember, you have given your son a firm foundation in life. God has promised to honor that. You are such an inspiration to so many people – we are all behind you and holding you up in prayer.ReplyCancel

I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND Becca, about your son!!! Our son went off to college last fall! The worry, the wondering, just being a mom!!! I’ll keep you in my prayers!!!! Just remember, HE’S IN GODS’ HANDS!!!!!!!!! :) HUGS!!!!! I’ll have to check out the Just Rite site!!!!!!!! AND my emails!!!!!!!!!! :)ReplyCancel

Oh Becca, I know how you feel! My daughter has lived far away from home since high school graduation. She has moved around state to different state pursuing her PhD and finishes up in a year. Still I realize she will never be coming home permanently. Not a day goes by that I don’t say a prayer for her. My son lives within 15 mins. of me but I rarely see him and my only two year old grandchild (another one due Easter Sunday) because my daugher-in-law is very insecure, jealous and possessive. Thinking further about great deals I did manage to pick up a Fastenater for $5.97 not too long ago. Heck, I bought all four of them. Enjoy your Sunday with your son.ReplyCancel

Just wanted to let you know that it does get better. I remember as each one of my children left home, one for CA, one to MS (Hurricane Katrina finally placed her in PA) and one to Germany. Each time they came home and left, a part of my heart went with them. I cried and then one day we visited them and came home and it was easier knowing where they lived and that they weren’t starving or sleeping in their cars. Now it is a part of our lives. Creating new traditions for the holidays was also difficult at first, finally our son and his family moved within 80 mi.and our holidays are much easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you.ReplyCancel

Hi Becca
Been there and done that so can symathise with you
Anne xReplyCancel

I moved my son from NJ to Buffalo just last September. I feel your pain but have faith.ReplyCancel

Becca, leaving the nest is always hard on mom & dad, but having lost your husband too makes it even harder. We all love you, and will always be here to listen. Great id stamp too.ReplyCancel

The lower price is good news since I have been thinking about my own custom stamp.

It’s always difficult when children leave the nest. I hope he calls and visits often.ReplyCancel

My thoughts and prayers are with you. When my youngest son moved out the house seemed so empty and I missed him so much. My husband worked out of town a lot and my son and I spent a lot of time together and were very close. It took some time to get used to him being on his own. Good luck and prayers for you.ReplyCancel

Hi Becca! Warm fuzzies to you. I was a single parent when my son left for college. My daughter was a teenager & thought it was all MY fault that my son was leaving. (my son & daughter were very close) She was headed over seas to be an exchange student, so I had both fo my children leaving. It was hard enough to let my son go to Boston, but it was VERY hard to let my daughter go to Denmark. After my son graduated from college he was offered a job in Switzerland. Having had both my childern so far away I decided that I didn’t care where they lived as long as it was in the US so if I wanted to see them I could just get in my car & drive to where ever they were. My son now lives in Boston, and my daughter lives in Ohio. It just makes me feel better knowing that I can see them anytime I want to take a drive. Smiles, Bonnie D.ReplyCancel

BECCA BECCA THANK YOU FOR SHARING WHAT IS IN YOUR HEART
WITH THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU. AND YOU KNOW EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. NOT ONLY FOR YOU BUT FOR YOUR SON ALSO, AS I AM
SURE IT WAS HARD FOR HIM.
I HAVE MORE RESPECT FOR A COMPANY THAT WORK AS THIS ONE
DID. WILL THINK OF PURCHASING MORE FRO THEM THAN ANY
OTHER ONE.
CAN’T WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW.

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Aw Becca, big hugs to you!ReplyCancel

I have gone through the first child leaving too…. it is not easy but it is what we raise them to do and now it is SO sweet when he comes back home!!!!ReplyCancel

LOVE YOUR CARDS BECCA.ReplyCancel

I can relate to your feeling of emptiness. My eldest daughter moved 200 miles away to go to University a few years ago, then last year, as part of her course, went to a rather scary bit of Africa for several months. This year, instead of coming home, she may be going away again for more studies. It does get easier though, and with mobile phones, skype, etc., we probably talk more than we did when she was at home. Look forward to lovely days together when he visits (after you have done his washing!).ReplyCancel

Love your cards, Becca!ReplyCancel

Thanks for all your beautiful sharing. The love you give out is given back in shed loads! I have a theory, that with our children, there’s always an invisible elastic umbilical cord which is never cut. It stretches all it needs to but always bounces back with more love than ever! This has kept me going through the tearful times and the love just grows. Have a huge eterial cuddle from me. xxxxxReplyCancel

I completely get what you are going through. We had to let our 16 year old daughter move to NYC to live in a dorm at a school dedicated to her training. She is now 19 and lives there on her own now. Moving her in to her own apartment once she graduated HS was surreal. This is a world so different from the one I grew up in.

Loving, loving all your card designs, and thanks for the inspiration for Mother’s day!!! Just going down to work on mine and looked to you for what I knew would help!ReplyCancel

Awww Becca, I know how you are feeling <3 I have a son living in Japan at the moment, I am terrified, especially after what that country has just come through. I worry constantly about the radiation and what it might be doing to him and his family but he must be allowed to make his own decisions about whether to stay or come back home with his Japanese wife and baby. We give them wings, we must allow them to fly and live their life the way they want to…..but it is hard sometimes!
My thoughts are with you.
LOL EileenReplyCancel