I can't believe it is snowing again!! ARRGGHHH!!
When I saw the challenge over at Raise the Bar and Frosted Designs I just wanted to cry. The challenge at Raise the Bar is to use a stamp that will be forever yours and to tell the reason why. Well I have lots of stamps that come in handy, I think are adorable or I use often but this stamp set as a special meaning to me anyway...
I picked the Close to My Heart Wishing Star stamp set. And my special story behind it or reason is my children. When my son was around 4 1/2 I was doing a side job that took my away from them day time into the night time. They were not used to this since I was a SAHM. I would literally work from sun up to sun down. Well my MIL forced me to stop and come over for dinner..Making a long story short we just finished eating and we were sitting around the table. I was pointing to everyone at the table and asking my son Michael "DO you know who they are" going down the line of everyone sitting there, just being silly. And then I pointed to myself and since I was working so much and they didn't see me I asked him "Do you know who I am" and (getting choked up here)he turns to me grabs my face in his little hands and says "Mommy, you are my star!" My mouth fell open and I just sat there sobbing at the dinner table. I just couldn't believe that came out of his mouth! It is a moment I will never forget and a memory that I will treasure always. When I saw this stamp set I knew I had to have it because now my son Michael and daughter Annemarie are My Stars!
What is great about this set is that it has all different possibilities. This was just a quick card that I came up with and since I had to stay with a man theme and the color green it was a bit challenging. I may challenge myself further and see how many cards I can create this week in different ways just using this stamp set.
Besides the two challenges above, I also based my card on these challenges at:
Humble Pie to use Spellbinders. I used my Nestabilities Classic Squares Large. I know it is hard to make out but I embossed the edge on the blue cardstock.
2 Sketches 4 You sketch challenge
The Pink Elephant to use ribbon
Cards for Men challenge to use the color green.
I am not completely crazy about this card...maybe it is the colors which are really not me. I tried to jazz it up a bit by adding some additional Jolee embellishment stars.
oh eck you've got me teary eyed too what a lovely story. Great card too.
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Ann xxx
The Pink Elephant Challenge
lovely take on all the challenges - stars are fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Hugs
K
What a touching story about your son! And thank you so much for playing along with us this week at 2S4Y, your card is adorable!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card..great stampset..But the story is just the best!!! A few years ago one of my little grandsons was at school . the teacher was asking all the kids who their hero was. thinking he would say batman, or some other power hero. He told her that his grandma was his hero..A few days later she came to my house, she said she just had to meet me.And told me what he had said..Chrildren are truly our very best Blessings..Just had to share..
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda
Very pretty card! Love all those stars! :) Kathy
ReplyDeleteThe card is wonderful and reading the story about why those stamps are so special almost brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I think your card is outstanding. I am sitting here with sadness though, after reading your story. My heart goes out to you. I really do love your card....you did a great job. But, what is more important is the emotion that is behind it that makes it that much more beautiful. I hope you win all of the challenges your've entered.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Lisa - more lovely because of the symbolism!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, what a fabulous card to help with your loss, its gorgeous. Thank you for joining us at Cards for Men Challenge, and good luck with the Challenge. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, thanks for playing at Humble Pie this week.
ReplyDeleteAaawww what a heart grabbing story! Thanks for sharing it with us Lisa! Thanks too for joining us at Raise The Bar! Can't wait to see what you create next challenge!
ReplyDeleteDunno what you're worried about my darling! It's adorable!! you had ME filling up too when I read your story. Thanks for playing along with us at Cards For Men. good luck!
ReplyDeleteLove Viv xx
(I will e-mail you soon my friend), I promise).
Your card is beautiful and your story is so touching. I love all the stars you used and the distressed look! Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs.
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa your card is beautiful and so is the reason behind it. I am so sorry that this tragic accident happened to your family and for the loss of your little stars. I came across your blog from Shaz's and have found myself sitting here crying after reading both your posts and reflecting as to how lucky I am to have my son (I was only able to have him due to medical reasons) and thank god every day for our miracle.
ReplyDeleteI know that this week is going to be extremely difficult for you so I am sending prayers and hugs.
Max x
wow, your story is amazing, I also read your profile, you have been very blessed, I know that you have had horror as well, but God has given you more children what a blessing.....I wish you much happiness! I want to share this with you.....
ReplyDelete"There is nothing, no circumstance, no trouble, no testing that can ever touch me until, first of all, it has come past God and past Christ, right through to me. If it has come that far, it has come with a purpose." Alan Redpath
your card is gorgeous and those stars are stunning, the best I have ever seen.....you are in my prayers!
enjoy *~*
Love your card! Love those stars and love your story Lisa! Thanks for joining us this week at TPE!
ReplyDeleteGreat card for cards for men. Loved your story Lisa...... Thanks for joining ud at Cards for Men. Good Luck!
ReplyDeletethis is a beautiful card Lisa and a more beautiful story! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletetake care Sweetie
Blessings, Maria
Your story made me cry! What a beautiful, beautiful memory! I love your card, thank you for participating in the Raise the Bar challenge. I wish you peace and happiness.God Bless you and thank YOU for sharing your story.
ReplyDeleteWondeful card! Blessings and best wishes to you and your family! Congratulations on your new babies! Big hugs! Thank you so much for playing along with us this week at TPE!
ReplyDeleteBetty
Oh Lisa, coming to your blog reminds me of how much life means in every sense of the word. Although I didn't experience anything near the type of loss that you did, my DD experienced cancer at the young age of 2. She is 5 now, but I realized how precious and delicate life is. I know that you are a shining star, a great example of inspiration to us all! Blessings to you and your family, thank you for sharing your story with us and joining us at Raise The Bar this week!
ReplyDeleteOh your story had me choked up! That's so sweet! A moment you will never forget. The star stamp set was a must have! Your card is really wonderful and now that I read the meaning behind the stamp set, it's even better!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful card and an even more beautiful story to go with it. BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteLisa I think your card turned out lovely! I can understand why you purchased this set when you saw them. What a wonderful moment to remember always. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Humble Pie this week.
ReplyDeleteHugs, take care.
Zoe
awesome boy card!! thanks for play along with us at 2S4Y this week!
ReplyDeleteWow... that is a memory to treasure forever! And those stars are amazing! I love the way you used them on the card! Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs!
ReplyDeleteBarb :)
You are truly inspirational!!!!!!my heart goes out to you and your family....May God Bless you...
ReplyDeleteYour story truly touches my heart! Congrats on your new arrivals. I think the card is amazing! Thanks for joining in the TPE fun this week!!
ReplyDeletesuper cute!
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa...this is beautiful.. What a precious memory.. I am sure you hold that one tucked inside your heart.. This is really precious and I love your story.. :Hugs...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on ur two lil ones. I am so sorry abt ur loss - there only one thing I can add here - Jesus loves ur two lil angels more than you can ever love them - so u can be sure that they are well loved and are watching over u lil ones too :)
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