Here is the first page I have made of my mom since she has passed away in December. I used the beautiful Time Flies kit with bits and pieces from previous kits. This page will be submitted in the Book of Me Challenge for Jan 2011 at SB.com. Her death had the greatest impact of my year for 2010. I wanted to make a page that would hold some journaling of my heartache. So that envelope holds : "The Ironies of Your Death" How angry I was at God for 'taking you away from me' when you were diagnosed with cancer. Then at the end I pleaded with him to take you away, so you wouldn't have to suffer anymore. It feels like I hardly got to have you in my life, that you were taken too soon. But I was fortunate to have you in my life, as long as I did. I miss you so much and I know I will never see you again. But then, when my journey is over here, we will be together again. This picture of my mom was taken in 1957.
Here is the envelope that holds my heartache. I inked and stamped it with script. I used some cut outs from the Lost and Found Collection to decorate it as well.
Here are many of the gorgeous flowers from Scraps of Darkness. The J is a symbol for my mom's name, Judy.
Here are some of the different layers I created.
Here is the envelope that holds my heartache. I inked and stamped it with script. I used some cut outs from the Lost and Found Collection to decorate it as well. 
Here are many of the gorgeous flowers from Scraps of Darkness. The J is a symbol for my mom's name, Judy. 
Here are some of the different layers I created. 
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WOW, Cheryl. This layout is brilliant and beautiful. This layout shows your love for your mom, thank you for sharing something so personal!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet layout, Cheryl! Love the envelope and all the flowers!
ReplyDeleteCheryl I am speechless. That is not only a breathtaking layout and wonderful tribute to your Mom it is also very moving. I feel your sadness and I am sending you hugs. I know you miss your Mom.
ReplyDeleteso incredibly poignant and stunning...and so very wonderful. Thank you for sharing this...a page that will be treasured for many generations...this will mean sooo much to your children one day....May the Lord encircle you with peace and healing at this great time of need! Great Big Hugs to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, beautiful, and lovely memory of your beautiful mom. Your details and awesome page will be looked at for years to come. Please accept my sincere sympathy, my sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteCheryl, this is amazing and so very hearfelt. I am so sorry about your dear mom.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lo and a wonderful memory of your mom.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely page and tribute. She was lovely, just like her daughter! I am so sorry for your suffering.
ReplyDeleteAlready commented it on scrapbook.com but... still amazed by your work! A real artist soul that can make art from every kind of sentiment. Kisses, sweet!
ReplyDeleteCheryl! It took all I had to not cry when I read the journaling, bless your heart for staying as strong as you have. I admire you for it, as if I were in ur shoes, I would be lost! This is a beautiful layout to remember your mother by.
ReplyDeleteThat's so soul-stirring... A great LO. Very precious photo. Love the torn and distressed frame of it. Great job with embellishments... so unique!
ReplyDeletegirl, you made me cry once again! :'( this is the most beautiful journaling i had seen from you! this is gorgeous in every way! the heartwarming of this page makes it even more special! your mom was so beautiful! you did an gorgeous job with her pic! hugs V :)
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