"For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God." 1 Peter 1:23 (NIV)
For this challenge, since most seeds come up as tiny green shoots, use the color green somewhere in our creation, not all over green, just a touch somewhere.
I have created a double layout this time, it has been a while since I have done one and it fitted well with this weeks challenge! I do have at say that there is probably a bit more green that I had first envisaged, but all in all I am happy with it!
The DP is a feature, I have noticed that I love using DP as the base that I build my layout on, it just doesn't feel right with plain CS, but I may surprise myself one day! The gorgeous flowers are part of a RAK from my dear stamping friend, Sabrina (aka okimom2girlz) I love these and have used different sizes and added a variety of brads. the leaves are from the Layers of Color: http://www.layersofcolor.com/store/
art stamp set Flowering Gems- these have been chalked and had a light tough of Kindy Glitz added...I love using stamping on my layouts and the leaves fitted perfectly with these flowers.
The sentiments are Rub Ons from Kaiser, makes the journalling side of things so easy!! I have used a lot of tearing and sponging on these pages, it is a favourite look of mine and as I look through my album I see it on nearly every page.
How true is that sentiment...our children are like tender young plants that we 'tend' for a time. It is an adventure watching them grow and take on their own personalities and become the unique people that God made them to be. I am sure that each of us had no idea what it would really be like to 'grow' our children, in all honesty, they have probably 'grown' me as much as I have them. They have made us laugh and made us cry but filled our heart with so much joy - I am grateful to God for blessing me with these beautiful people, to be part of their lives has been my calling in life. I look at these photos, taken at the end of a long day out and I know that I have loved and been loved - they are a blessing to my DH and I - I am proud and honoured to be called 'Mum!'
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Thu, Jan 28, 2010 @ 5:36 PM
Now I'm crying after reading your beautiful post. Linda, those are darling pictures. Love the one with you and Dimples, you are all smiles. I so enjoy the one with Happiness too, you look both serene and calm. Cool layout. Love those flowers with the leaves. BRAVO! TFS hugsxo
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44921
Fri, Jan 29, 2010 @ 12:11 PM
What beautiful word, my dear! You melted my heart! This page is stunning!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Fri, Jan 29, 2010 @ 4:27 PM
Wowee Linda, LOVE how you pulled on the feminine beauties for the 2nd page of your layout with your daughters. So beautiful in all ways from the photos to the awesome flowers, papers and details. So, so heartwarming!! TFS!!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44