Today I am teary....the realization that my little one will be gone away from me all day as she starts 1st grade had been on my mind continually. My life truly changed for the better the day she was placed in my arms. She has made me stretch, grow, bend, and melt in ways that I needed...mothering has softened me and I am so thankful that she is the sweet little girl I have the privilege of loving forever.
I was given a kit from Bety not too long ago and was asked to create a few Mother's Day cards using it.
I couldn't resist including a peek at my Artistic Bliss Josette Craft Tote in the last picture :) I adore it...
This kit is just as sweet as can be...I enjoyed working with the soft colors, trims, and darling accents. You can purchase Bety's Mother's Day card kit HERE in her store called Dream Designs.
I'm so looking forward to Mother's Day...it is truly a special day for me personally and I have the most wonderful mom...she means the world to me. My mother-in-law teaches me so much, and my sweet grandmothers who have passed on quite some time ago, have left such an impression on me. I feel so lucky to have had these amazing women in my life.
I'll leave you with another favorite quote today, and then it's off to get my babe from school.
"Beyond all lessons, beyond the model she provided, my mother gave me a parent's ultimate gift: she made me feel lovable and good. She paid attention; she listened; she remembered what I said. She did not think me perfect, but she accepted me, without qualification."
FREDELLE MAYNARD
Melis
WOW! GiRL I have no words to describe how beautiful these creations are! thanks Melissa for working with one of my kits, I know you are always busy, your work is so inspiring! :)
Posted by: Beatriz Jennings | May 05, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Melissa, I adore what you've done with Bety's kit. Your work is so inspiring - more than you'll ever know. Please don't be teary any more. It will be alright when September rolls around. I promise.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | May 05, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Your cards always have beautiful details and such a softness...they are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Chris | May 05, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Wow I think everything you touch turns into magic!! You can tell your a mother to a girl because your projects always have a great mix of dainty and sweetness to them!! I am wowed everytime I visit!! Breathtakingly beautiful as always!!
:)Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | May 05, 2009 at 08:59 PM
Gorgeous! I just love what you do!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | May 05, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Beautiful cards. I just love looking at your creations.
Posted by: Deborah | May 06, 2009 at 03:53 AM
Love these. The trims on them are lovely. And, I'm so right there with you...I think about my little guy leaving for first grade every single day. I just treasure our mornings and lunch times together and am so sad that they are giong to be ending soon.
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | May 06, 2009 at 03:53 AM
Your cards are amazing. It's quite obvious you put a lot of love in making them.
I love visting your blog.
Posted by: Paula Barin | May 06, 2009 at 06:00 AM
Everything you create is so beautiful !! I am a big fan of your creations
Posted by: muriel | May 06, 2009 at 06:07 AM
Hey Melissa. . . I know just how you are feeling! My sweet firstborn started 1st grade this year and I could barely stand the thought of it. I took him to class and when I was walking to my car, I felt for all the world like a huge chunk of my heart and soul was back in the classroom. The amazing part, thankfully, came when I went and picked him up! His face was glowing from all the fun he'd had. He chattered nonstop about what he'd done, who he had played with and "Mom, did you know that we get recess EVERY SINGLE DAY?!?!?!?!". It was tough but oh, to watch him grow is amazing! So, from one mom who has survived it (and I was nervous about that at first! :-) . . . .blessings to you! Enjoy today and the fantastic summer ahead! :-)
Posted by: Cheri Mosgrove | May 06, 2009 at 07:25 AM
I can remember the thoughts of my girls leaving me all day!! Now I have a soon to be high schooler with a boyfriend of 18 mons and a 6th grader soon! Time flies so grasp all the memories you can now! I promise you will be okay next year because you will watch her grow and know that you helped her be the girl she is! Happy Mother's day!
Posted by: Fink | May 06, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Nice card's!!!
Love your work!!!
Posted by: sarah | May 06, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Can you feel it Melissa?????????????? THAT WAS A HUG FROM ME!!! I know how you feel. When I get home from dropping the other two to school, I can hear Noah shouting, " Mummy's home", then I hear the patter of his little feet running to the front door to see me with his arms open wide and he says "I miss you, Mummy". My heart melts and thta is it for the day - I am his slave :-)
Posted by: Ali | May 06, 2009 at 03:43 PM
your cards are so very pretty so fantastic!!
Posted by: jemma | May 06, 2009 at 07:16 PM
oh thats hard when they grow up and start school. Hugs to you.
Love your mother´s day card its beautiful.
hugs
Nita
Posted by: Nita | May 06, 2009 at 10:07 PM
So beautiful !!!
Posted by: Cissoux | May 07, 2009 at 04:59 AM
These are all so beautiful! Any Mother would be proud to receive one of these. I love the softness in your designs. Your blog is my all time Favorite! Hope the first day of school went well.
Hugs to you,
Heidi Kilgore
Posted by: Heidi Kilgore | May 07, 2009 at 06:13 AM
GORGEOUS CARDS! Thx for the ideas!
Posted by: Julie GM | May 07, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Oh, Melissa. . . It's been too long since I had some time to come revel in the loveliness of your work--such beauty, my friend!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | May 07, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Adorable! And I love the quote!! I have a question concerning the cards: How did you "write" the sentiments? Are they rub-ons or printed or stamps?? Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
Greetings from Germany
Nina
Posted by: Nina | May 08, 2009 at 02:01 PM