So Sad

This is such a stunning layout. The layers, including the papers and gears and paint, behind the photo are just perfect. Great journaling, too. For what it's worth, I can tell you that when I worked at a daycare, we had many babies that looked this sad as long as one of the parents was in the building - and then a switch went off and they enjoyed the rest of the day.

Oh, poor sweet Harley I'm sure he missed his mom so much. Your extraction is absolutely impeccable. I love the color choices...the fun gears...and the string wound so perfectly through it all. Chin up, Harley!

I love how everything is in the center of the page and how the red pops out from the gray!

Oh the heartache and memories this capture brings back! The dark bg and russet accents echo his feelings. I love your little journaling tag w bear. And obviously, your extraction skills always wow me. So nice to hear Connie's professional point of view on departure sadness.

Oh Jill I remember how each of my kids had a hard time going to daycare or school but they always recovered quickly. I love your extractions I really need to learn how to do these.

Oh my, he certainly does look really sad. It makes me want to cry for him too. I do love the cluster work that you have done and I love the partial extraction that you have done.

That is the most forlorn little look ever. I love the Harley-straction in the little frame. It is a touch Merylian! Your perfect little ted and the wonderful 'so sad!'>>Bruce started daycare last Monday and happily waved goodbye to mama. SHE is the one who cried. Tuesday they both tested positive for COVID, so he will not be going back for a few weeks. She is a nurse and it is her third time for COVID. She is REALLY unwell this time, but there again, she is expecting.>>ANyway, I am distracted. Love the gears and the pretty patterns on the flags things and your beautiful journaling.>>A treasure!

Love this gorgeous cluster stack in those beautiful colors! Looks like the elements are cuddling him to help him feel better.