Tthis is my university freshman son, who I had to set free last August! I could still boo hoo over that, big smile. When I saw the pocket heart challenge, I knew I would use this quote and picture...thanks Denise for the really cool template. I wanted to use the old map BG,symbolizing his moving away, and the butterfly wing for flying and the quote most of all, because I have to keep reminding myself he has stepped into his life that is away from Dad and I. But he teaches me things from afar...like how to T9 text, learn Mac, and photo shop, which I did on his picture! So, I'll slip a gift card behind his image for having fun on Valentines' Day! The scallop lace at bottom is the K&co Smitten Lace Stripes which I cut and UTEE'ed. The pocket heart is last years' Around the Block. The inside has "set it free" at the bottom with satin brown ribbon looped through both sides. Thanks kindly for your comments!
Date: Monday, January 14, 2008 GMT Views: 814
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Additional Info
Stamps: TLC151, SU Old World Map
Paper: Su In colors 2007, Around the Block Sweet on you,K&co,unknown white cs
Ink: Tim Holtz walnut stain
Accessories: MM lace,colored staples,butterfly sticker
Registered: April 7, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 13672
Mon, Jan 14, 2008 @ 1:01 PM
Well, aren't you the cool mom. Creative card. I depend on my two grown daughters to keep me up to *speed* so to speak! You miss your kids when they move on but that is only natural. tfs
Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 35783
Mon, Jan 14, 2008 @ 1:33 PM
Well I see where he gets his beautiful smile from! (What a cutie pie he is!!) Is your name Joy? Anyway, I will call you Joy. Joy this is such a lovely creation, and your story behind it is quite touching. Great card and great thoguht process.
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Registered: June 12, 2006 Location: On My Mountain!!! Posts: 73310
Mon, Jan 14, 2008 @ 2:54 PM
Love how you made a kickstand out of this! Great lace edges.......and a wonderful card in thinking about your son!! My first one will be 18 this Fall!! It IS boohooing time!!
Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 26801
Mon, Jan 14, 2008 @ 4:05 PM
What a great mom you are. He is lucky to have you for a mom. (((Hugs for when you are missing him))). I like the idea of putting the gift card inside. Nice looking boy!