I have made this Lay Out for our friends and neighbours whose daughter is the 'star' in these photos. Some of you know Shanias story and have prayed for her - this dear little thing, who has affectionately become known as 'Chicken' by our family has had 4 Open Heart surgeries before the age of 4. She has ruled two homes from the minute she arrived....this girl has touched our hearts and sewn herslef right it. We have nearly as many photos of her as we do our own children....and I wanted to give her Mum and Dad a 'Work of the Heart' for Christmas and knew exactly what I was going to do when I saw this Layers of Color set Rise & Shine: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
I used the SU Spiral Punch down the side of the photos and then 'roughed them up' a bit after sponging around all edges. The photos have been layered onto DP from the same set of Papers and then onto the red torn and 'spiraled' DP! I also used the Her Majesty's Urns set and placed two of the chickens in one of them - one of the chickens has been popped up on dimensionals.
The Chicken has also deen popped up on dimensionals along with the Martha Stewart Fence Punch. I used the SU Whimsey Alphabet, sponged around the edges and attached this to the fence. A half flower was added to the end of the fence and Old World Flourishes added each side of the Mother Hen.
A large Prisma Flower (thank you Sabrina) was layered into another MS Fence which has been stamped with the Flourish from the Nature Walk art stamp set - I have to say love this flourish and have already used it a lot! I have added a second flower and attached it with a large brad. I have added touches of red to the flourish with chalks! I thoroughly enjoyed creating this page - I love the fact that we can create 'treasures' that hold so much meaning and memories!
Have a FABULOUS CHRISTmas, enjoy your family and friends, tell those you love how much they mean to you and ENJOY! ENJOY! ENJOY!! Do take a moment to remember why we celebrate - the greatest gift of all!! God bless you all....you can find me and more on my Blog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com/
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Sun, Dec 27, 2009 @ 7:24 PM
Oh the Little Chicken! Linda, it makes me smile to see her doing so well! I remember praying for this sweet on and her parents. What a treasure you have made for them! I love how your heart is all over your work! hugs...
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Mon, Jan 04, 2010 @ 11:54 AM
Oh, Linda, what a true and priceless gift to Shanias family. You have created this brilliantly Linda. The whole "chicken" theme was perfect since that is her nickname. What a precious child and what a true piece of art you have created here!! TFS!!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44