Tuesday, November 13, 2012

The Mud Stops Here!

Today, I have something really special to share with you.  Earlier this summer a dear friend of mine passed away.  She was a truly amazing woman, wife and mom!  I miss her terribly.  Her husband had added me on Facebook (that is how he kept everyone up-to-date with her condition) and I noticed some photos from an outing they had recently taken.  The photos really touched me.  It was wonderful to see her children smiling and laughing, even though they had just lost their mother.

It bothered me that these photos would go 'unscrapbooked', so I decided I would do it, and one day, when the time is right, I will pass this layout on to her family to add to the scrapbooks that she had started.

Here are Spencer and Kourtney participating is their first Dirty Dash!

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I used my Silhouette to create this title, which is perfect for this layout.  I added some splats of brown mist, and even smudged a few to make it look realistic.

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Joanne (my BFF) suggested that I add some chevrons as an accent and tie in the red in the title.  I really like how they turned out and what the added to the layout.

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I also added some paper splats to really bring in the mud theme.

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I am very pleased with how this page turned out and can't wait to give it to them.  I will continue to watch for more photos and make more layouts to pass on the the family.

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15 comments:

  1. So sorry to hear that you lost a friend. What a lovely thing to do for the family! It's a wonderful layout, I'm sure they'll really appreciate your thoughtfulness.

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  2. Great page. And yes this is very thoughtful on your part. I am sure they will appreciate it since their mom was making pages for them from what you have said. Maybe it will inspire them to continue the tradition some day. Good work Carolyn.

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  3. Gorgeous layout Carolyn and a wonderful gift!

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  4. Stunning layout! They will love to receive this gift :)

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  5. That is so sweet, Carolyn. And knowing how much love is poured into a scrap layout, it speaks volumes about your love for your friend and her family. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  6. This turned out so awesome! I am sure that they will be very touched that you took the time to do this for them :)
    Joanne xo

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  7. WOW CAROLYN this is truly amazing...your so amazing..what a wonderful thing to do....so sorry about your friend, I am sure they will treasure this layout...hugs

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  8. What a beautiful and touching gift - I'm sure they will appreciate this gift from the heart. It's a gorgeous layout and perfectly themed.

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  9. Wow! Awesome layout! If you keep showing me these, I'm gonna have to get me one of those Silouette machines ;)

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  10. This is such a great layout! and I know that it will definately be appreciated!

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  11. What a wonderful layout Carolyn -- for so many reasons!

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  12. I am so sorry to hear of your friends passing. Never an easy thing. This post brought tears to my eyes. . .and is such a tribute to your friend and her children! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, Carolyn. It's breathtaking!
    Thanks for playing along in the Sassy Cheryl's SMThursday fun this week.

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  13. What a beautiful layout and I am sure your friend would of appreciated you doing this. I lost my best friend two years ago and miss her every day.

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  14. This layout is beautiful in its simplicity. I love seeing how you use your Silhouette. I acquired my new toy a week ago and I am totally in love.

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  15. You're thoughtfulness knows no bounds my friend, especially these days when your own life is a mad dash. Your art will no doubt be a treasured addition to her scrapbooks of love. xo

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