Gee wiz... it seems lately the only posts I make here are for my Stuck On U Sketches challenge weeks. Things should soon start slowing down for me here in the weeks ahead, so hopefully I will then have some time freed up to get more crafty and bloggy, lol! At least that's what I'm a hopin' for!
So yes, it is SOUS sketch reveal Friday here and that makes me sooo happy! Also kinda makes me sad though too, because it's my last sketch as a SOUS designer. I hate to give up my spot on the team, but I know there are so many other talented ladies waiting for their chance to shine their creative lights there too! So with that, I do hope you like my interpretation of Leah Shaeffer's sketch this week...
So yes, it is SOUS sketch reveal Friday here and that makes me sooo happy! Also kinda makes me sad though too, because it's my last sketch as a SOUS designer. I hate to give up my spot on the team, but I know there are so many other talented ladies waiting for their chance to shine their creative lights there too! So with that, I do hope you like my interpretation of Leah Shaeffer's sketch this week...
I really love the split imagery design of this sketch and it was easy for me to roll with it! I had the perfect photo to scrap about and I knew I wanted to use the cool tattoo heart imagery to compliment the photo, using the Indie Art Cricut cartridge.
"A Permanent Remembrance", is about my brother's tattoo that he's gotten in memory of his son (my nephew), Isaac. Later after we had lost our Ava and Amelia, my brother went and had hearts added to his tattoo for both of them with their initials as well. Probably one of the most touching gestures of love that a brother can do... I still am beyond touched and I think it looks just lovely!
All the papers and stickers here are from the most recent "Carefree" collection by Authentique! I thought the collection was perfect for adding just the right amount of masculinity to this page, especially with that muted gray woodgrain pattern! I also used some Core'dinations Core Essentials cardstock. The wing diecut is also cut from the Indie Art cartridge. I tied on the sticker tag embellies with some Papertrey Ink natural twine.
Hope you've enjoyed this sketch and my page. Please don't forget to go to the SOUS blog and see what all the other ladies have created this week as well. Before I go I'd like to express to the girls how much I've enjoyed sharing my work over on the blog and how fun it's been getting to know each and everyone them. They are a special group of ladies and I've been totally inspired by them all! Thanks for having welcomed me there at Stuck On U Sketches!
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one word STUNNING!!!
This layout is Amazing Andrea.. at first, I thought maybe it was a tattoo you had, but then reading your story, I too thought how amazing of him to add the two extra hearts..That is so sweet..
I loved having you on our team at SOUS, you always brought the very best with you with your projects.. You will be missed :(
Special Hugs
Nanné
Stunning page, Andrea. What an incredibly sweet thing for your brother to do! You will be missed but I am so grateful for your contribution to SOUS. You are welcome back an time!
Such a stunning creation Andrea and you have an awesome brother. Best of luck to you!
this is so so beautiful, how special of your brother to add the extra two hearts .. wonderful family unity .. it has been a pleasure to work with you on the SOUS team, I wish you every success in future ventures .. hugz X:)
that is a perfect design and colors for that photo...so cool
This is SO beautiful, Andrea! What a wonderful photo to scrap and how beautifully done. I love those hearts. Love the winged embellie and tag, too. So very, very wonderful!
I am pretty touched by that story as well...it really tells you that when you go through something in life, that you are not alone, that its not just you that hurts but those that love you as well. Its some powerful stuff, huh? Makes my heart happy to know you have so much love...
I'm a lil' on the bummed side (and by little, I mean a lot) that you are leaving us but I hear ya sister, things happen! I had to step away from a few teams as well just so life didn't pull me down.
So thank you for having joined us, thank you for being so honest here with sharing your stories. I wish woman would always be so strong to be so real, it would help connect us all!
xOxO, ~Leah
What a touching layout!! Love that you used the heart!!! You truly have an amazing brother!!!
Andrea, I've loved working with you over at SOUS and wish you the best!! Hugs!!
What a touching story, Andrea! So sweet. I love your take on the sketch and the colors you used. So pretty!
absolutely beautiful layout and remembrance. those hearts are just stunning!
Beautiful sketch and layout Andrea. The layout is very touching, and your brother's tattoo is a true testament to his love for you and those beautiful children whom left this world way too soon.
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