This Mother's Day I felt so blessed. I was able to spend the weekend with all 5 of my children (the first time in 5 years) and my 2 sisters and Dad. It was a great family event. My second oldest daughter graduated from University of IL with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and we all gathered to celebrate. It just happened to be on Mother's Day weekend.
The one person missing was my mom. She would have been so proud of my daughter and of all of her grandchildren. She was the only one out of eight in her family that got a degree. Her degree was in nursing. We lost my mom when I was much younger but her memory lives on.
Over at The Kraft Journal the challenge this week is Remembering You. I thought this picture frame was the perfect thing to hold my favorite picture of my mom.
I had a vintage picture of my mom and wanted to use some Kraft Outlet papers to cover the frame. I chose the Vintage Dictionary Paper to cover my frame with. I used modge podge to apply the paper to the frame and preserve the paper. Then I used a die to create some roses out of the Kraft Outlet's Lunch Bag Kraft Cardstock. It is the perfect weight to create these flowers.
I gave each of my sisters this picture for Mother's Day. It was a unique and heartwarming moment.
Now hop on over to The Kraft Journal and create a card or project with the Remembering You theme.
Oh Dawn that is such a Beautiful tribute to your Mom... I can see alot of her in you from the picture. And to gather for such a wonderful event for your daughter too...! Yes I'm sure you Mom would be VERY Proud indeed!
ReplyDeleteLovely, just Lovely!
Such a beautiful tribute to your mom and what a wonderful gift to your kids.
ReplyDeleteYour post heading caught my eye, as we've just celebrated the first year of my Dad's passing on 17th May. What a beautiful Mom you had Dawn and what a lovely tribute. I am sure she would have been very proud indeed. All the best to your daughter too. hugs Sharon
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful remembrance of your Mom, Dawn! I'm sure that everyone was thrilled and touched to receive them. Congrats to your daughter, too! I'm glad you got to spend the time with your whole family! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture of your mom and your daughter. Your mother would have been so proud of you and of your daughter. I love how you did the picture frame with your moms picture ( a very pretty lady indeed). I am glad to hear you got to spend time with your whole family! Have a wonderful long weekend and all the best to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture frame and a wonderful tribute to your mom. Congrats to your daughter, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful picture frame and beautiful photo of your Mom.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your project and a HUGE congrats to your daughter!! That is NOT an easy degree! Glad you were all able to get together - what a special weekend that must have been ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteYou must be so proud of your daughter Dawn. Congratulations to her for her achievement. A lovely lovely tribute to your mum. The frame is decorated beautifully.
ReplyDeleteYour altered frame is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe first Card is so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Dani
Wow! You must be positively beaming!! Beautiful photo of your mother, she would be proud of you all xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful weekend. Congrats to your daughter. Hooray for mothers! A lovely make! Hugs, Lesley
ReplyDeleteThe frame you did for your Mom's picture is perfect. She was a beautiful woman & most definitely passed her looks on to her daughter & granddaughter. I have no doubt that she not only knew about her granddaughter's graduation, but was there. You must be bursting your buttons with pride & rightly so! That is quite an accomplishment for your daughter & I'm so happy for you both.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning picture of your mom Dawn! You did such a beautiful job with this frame. A beautiful tribute to her....and to you as a mom too with your awesome kids!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful frame for the lovely picture of your mom! And congrats to your daughter-what an accomplishment! Sounds like you had a wonderful mothers day!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I can't believe you are old enough to have a daughter graduating from college. She is lovely as is your mother. So you've shown us 3 generations of outstanding women. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteYour frame is fabulous. And I believe your mother was there.
This is such a beautiful keepsake Dawn. Fantastic use of those krafty products. :-) Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you were able to spend Mother's Day with all your family and see your dd graduate!! What a blessing!! The frame and photo of your Mom is quite a keepsake. I bet your sisters treasure it!!
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Chris
Dawn, what a blessing to be able to have all your daughters and family there for your daughter's graduation!! She is so beautiful, just like her Mom, and her Grandmom!! Your Mother's photograph is radiant also. Such a touching memento, and I love your rolled flowers and vintage newspaper background. Congratulations to your daughter, they are so smart nowadays, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteDawn I am so glad you got to spend time with all your children and your dad. That is wonderful, and such a great mothers day. Congrats to your daughter, wow... that is quite the degree also. I am sure your sisters loved the gift of you made. What a special idea, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you, Dawn, that you got to spend this special w/e with your family! LOVE the frame and picture of your mom...what a special gift for your sisters! Your daughter is lovely and you can be so proud of her...that's quite a degree and not for the average brain - lol!
ReplyDeleteYour mom was beautiful! She looks like a magazine model. What a lovely gift for your sisters. I'm so glad to hear you had that time with your family. It's very difficult when you're all scattered. Congratulations to your daughter on her special achievement.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful achievement for your dd and for you, mom! I know you must be so proud and I'm so happy you were able to be with all your kids as well as your dad for Mother's Day! Beautiful photo of your mom and a wonderful and special gift that will always be treasured! Hope all is well with you! I've had DGKs for 2 of the last 3 weeks and the bug for over a week! :( Hoping to see you soon!
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