It’s here… the time that parents dread but in some ways look forward to at the same time. My husband and I are becoming “empty nesters.” Our first son was born 31 years ago today; our fourth and youngest son, Zach, is now graduating from high school. He has been such a great kid. We will miss him as he heads off to college in a couple of months. This card is for him.
This is such a beautiful set from Our Daily Bread Designs called, “As You Graduate”.
The alphabet charms were given to me by a very dear friend who helped nurse me back to health after my surgery last month. Thank you so much, Janice! The charms are mounted on a Twinchie. (If you are interested, you can check out how I got an oval shape from a Twinchie in my latest CLASSroom post.)
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Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs “As You Graduate”
Papers: Papertrey Ink Select White, True Black and Terracotta Tile
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin’ Up! Not Quite Navy; White Gel Pen; Copics:
Accessories: Twinchies; Karen Foster Metals Alpha Charms; Velvet Ribbon; SU! Rhinestone Brads, 1-1/4″ Striped GG Ribbon; 1/2″ Circle Punch; Paper Piercer and Template
Oh My Gosh Susan, this card is just over the top amazing with beautiful details! I love the sentiment and spotlight of the bird on the fence, and it’s all just perfect for your son’s graduation! Having that empty nest is going to take some getting used to – been there/done that! Keep smiling 🙂
What a wonderful card! The black and the red expresses your happyness on one side and sadness on the other side! Love the red velvet ribbon and all the great details in this card!
Awesome grad card! I am sure your son will love it. You are never empty with 4 boys, just sparadoic. Hopefully he is going to college near home. I didn’t know you had surgery girlie… Hope things are good and you are okay. Glad you had a friend to help you. big hugs…
Aww hugs to you Susan, I bet this is bittersweet for you! Your card is gorgeous. And, I’ve been out of the blogging loop a lot lately, I’m so sorry I missed you having surgery and didn’t send well wishes – hope you are well now. xoxo
Congratulations to your graduate! Love how you used the SU! brad. Great idea, Susan.
Susan, your made a very special card for your son! What a beautiful sentiment and design. Time really marches on at a brisk pace…. I bet it seems like only yesterday that you held your firstborn in your arms.
Congratulations to Zach for a job well done!
Your graduation card is absolutely wonderful, Susan! All the great details and the personalization –I’m sure your son will love it! It’s been a long time comin’ and I hope you won’t be too sad when your home is actually kid-less. I still have a few years before I get there, but I have a feeling it’s gonna be a very tough adjustment. Time just flies by far too quickly!!
And I’m so sorry you had to have surgery (and I didn’t know…been out of blogging for far too long!). I’m glad you had some help through your recovery time and hope everything is all better now.
Sending big hugs,
Christi
You must have had kids young!! I’m going to be an old bitty by the time my kids graduate LOL! Congrats to the grad 😀 I’m sure it will feel different without him at home, but then what boy doesn’t come home for some of mom’s good cooking and getting some laundry done 😀 Lovely card and a fabulous sentiment!
This is such a beautiful card. I love the layout you used.. The spotlighting looks amazing.. Last year was my year to say goodbye to all my girls.. August was a tough month. Congrats to you and him.
Fantastic card, Susan! It’s beautiful and your son will cherish it. Congratulations to your son!
Hugs and smiles
Oh Susan, this is so creative! I wish I could be so creative, but I usually need sketches to help me! I am sure you will miss your boy, but at least you have some great memories of him!
Love that quote, great image. I know all about the empty nest, our one and only daughter left for college 2 years ago.
Susan, this is a fantastic card with great details! Congratulations to your son — and to you! 🙂
Susan, this is an awesome tribute to your son and his graduation! My DH and I have been empty nesters for almost 5 years now and I love it…it was lonesome at first, but you quickly adjust to it…LOL! Love all the details to your card!
Congratulations to your graduate!!! Love the card! My youngest is just starting high school this year…big things for everyone!
Aw Susan, you so tugged at my heart strings on this one. Blessings on you for a GREAT job with your kids! This is a fantastic grad card. I really love this ODBD set and the awesome sentiment. It’s so true! Love the letters making it so personal too!
Such a happy and sad time….sometimes it would be nice if we could freeze time for just a little while!!! Congrats to your son…I wish him much happiness and success in the future!!! Your graduation card is fabulous, Susan…just perfect for you DS!!!!
Gorgeous card, Susan! Love those letter charms!
Conratulations to your son on finishing the school! And wishing him lots of succes at college!
I can’t even imagine what I will feel when Sergei will be this age and leave us with my husband… Sending you my hugs! 🙂
What a beautiful card, with the perfect sentiment for such a time.
I LOVE this! What a beautiful sentiment and card!!