I went through my old photo albums and found this sweet picture of my son dashing around the farm in search of Easter treats. I love his smile and eagerness. It would not be long before our world would be torn apart as the result of an abusive situation. The journaling is found on the tag. It is very private.
Papers
Prima Marketing CrumpetGraphic 45 Meadow Lark, Man About Town
Brown and Green Card Stock
Embellishments
Dollie from my stashGraphic 45 Secret Garden stickers
Graphic 45 Bird Song cherry blossom stamp
Graphic 45 Secret Garden quote stamp
Inkido Butterflies Borders
The rest of the elements were bits and pieces long forgotten treasures I found in my stash.
Once Upon A Sketch Theme "An event that changed my life" plus sketch.
Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Use a stamp
Inkido Mood board and our "Roots"
Prima PPP
Gorgeous shabby chic!! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteLooove the symbolism in your LO - from the tearing back to reveal the newness underneath, to your WONDERFUL shaped egg [easy to spot!!!]....& I am really glad your family have been able to move forward - thanks for telling us where your journaling is - that's all we need to know:):) Really, really enjoyed discovering soo much on your page. Gorgeous:) And if you haven’t already done so, you can link this to our Once Upon A…Sketch Facebook Page for a chance at our special FB prize!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely layout...and so very meaningful. The cherry blossom stamps are the perfect addition to all your lovely tearing, distressing and inking. Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge #5: Pick a Stamp, Any Stamp!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful layout...love all the details. Thanks for pointing out the Easter egg, I would have never found it! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteAh Kathleen I am so glad that you rose above your horrid situation. :) Your boy does look like the cat that got the cream in this photo. I love all the detail on your layout and all the symbolism. A beautiful layout. Thanks for playing along with us at OUAS this month :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful layout! So much texture, and layers and distressing and attention to detail. Did I leave anything out? Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful, detail filled layout!! Thanks for sharing it with us at Craft Hoarders!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly beautiful layout. The layers and distressing are done well and your stamping adds the perfect youth.
ReplyDeleteThank you sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anon :)
Kathleen, what a gorgeous page with so much symbolism in the elements you've used. I'm so glad you and your children have been able to come out on the other side of this to smile and laugh again. Thanks for sharing about your hidden journaling!! I’m so glad you have joined us for the April Once Upon A…Sketch Challenge and for sharing your layout on our Facebook page! ~ Blessings, Tracey
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Swooning over all the fabulous details...love your layout every wonderful embellishment and layer...Thanks for joining us on the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteFantastic layout! I love using hidden journaling, too. It's nice to be able to journal about something private with your family and only they know the journaling is there! Thanks for playing along with the Craft Hoarders!
ReplyDeleteYou made a truly lovely piece here! Love how you did your hidden journalling too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your layout with us at Inkido!
This layout is so stunning. It is a work of art. I am so proud of you for scrapbooking about something that is difficult, but you still managed to capture some joy. The photo is precious. This is a wonderful project! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to read that you and your children are doing fine, reading posts like yours makes me appreciate being in a loving relationship, please take care of yourselves...Big hugs from a OUAS member...
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you are happy now. Such a wonderful layout with great stories behind it. Thank you for playing along with us at Inkido this month. Take care!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, sweet layout!! Love all of the rich layers and the fabulous spring colors (darling subject as well who looks like he was VERY excited!) Thanks for stamping along with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and creative layout! Thanks so much for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog. Hope you can come back to play along soon. Hugs Ginny from Polly's Paper Studio.
ReplyDeletebeautiful layout with a lot of detail to see, thak you gain for playing with us on Inkido this month!
ReplyDeleteAha, crackled eggs! Hahahaha, so funny! I like to use my imagination, more interesting! happy you are doing well again with the children and thanks for playing with us at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteVERY CUTE PAGE!Thank you for joining INKIDO!
ReplyDeleteVey beautiful page, dear! And the photo is so sweet! Thanks for playing with us at Inkido!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I am so pleased you were chosen as a favorite for Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge #5! This layout is absolutely stunning, and your work is so artistic! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Kathleen!Thanks for joining in at OUAS!
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