Just Be Me

It's 2013!
For me, 2012 was not easy. There were days when I had to struggle to remember 'who' I was. I got through the hard days hour by hour, filling the minutes with things I enjoyed. It was so easy to slip into a depression, and I confess, there were days that I succumbed to the darkness. I needed help to find myself.
I started this project somewhere in December. But somehow, it never got done.
When I saw the challenge at OUAS, and the quote, "Do all things with love", I knew I could finish this. For this is my philosophy. The blueprint for how I choose to live my life. I remembered.
Here is my layout.

   I found brads and stickers that reflect things I love, and I added these to my layout. Distressing, stitching, flowers and bling, all say something about who I am.

Then there's the hidden journalling. I used the actual quote, and added a bit! Behind, is a note to my son.

I'm also entering this for the Gossamer Blue/ My Mind's Eye Designer contest. I hope you liked it! Thanks for stopping by! 

Little Prince

Gosh it's been so long since I posted! Everything has changed here at blogger, and I hope I can post this alright.
Ok so here goes...

I made this using the palette from C.S.I.

The papers are all MME. The collection is Lost and Found 2. The brads are from the same collection. The flowers and metal embellies are Prima.
Here are some more details.

The hidden journalling is on a pull out tag and reads, "My darling son, You are the Prince of my heart and the ruler of my days and sometimes a royal PAIN IN THE ASS, but I love you anyway!"
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Unique.Adorable.Charming.

The word is 'Charming'. And this picture of my son is so charming, I think, I just had to scrap it. I followed the palette from C.S.I. Here's a look at the file.

I'm entering this for MME challenge 33 too. I must admit I was stumped when it came to adding pink, I'm more of a monochromatic person. Then I remembered the rub-ons MME used to make. I adore them. I think they are making them again and I can't wait to get my hands on some!
Here's my l/o.

Here are some close-ups.

One of the things I love most about MME is that their collections are timeless. I can effortlessly mix old collections with new if I need to, and it all looks good!
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Reach for the Stars

I made this using the palette from C.S.I. case #8. The pictures are of my son at the beach. He was singing every song he knew, and I got pictures.
Here's the l/o.

 I'm entering this for the BITW challenge. The word is 'discover'. I want my son to discover the little joys  of life for himself. The joy you get from sitting in the sunshine. From feeling the sand between your toes. From singing out loud. From being with people who love you. Simple joys that cost nothing and mean everything.
Here are some close-ups.

The word 'discover' is etched on the silver ring. My wish for my son is for him to discover his own joys.
Thanks for looking.

Remember

I will never forget Spain
 My husband and I were born to travel. We met as trainee flight attendants for our country's national carrier. We flew all over the world together for 15 years. Where the airline didn't fly, we went to on our own.   Going to a new place, eating the local street food, and living in small local hotels is what epitomizes travel for us. We call it 'getting the true feel of the place'. For months before our departure, Edgar will sit with his copy of the Lonely Planet, and choose hotels and plan excursions, and I will read up histories and learn as much as I can about our chosen destination.
Spain came after a grueling time in our lives. We were trying to have a baby, and found out instead that I had a tumor in my brain. After three years of doctors and medication, one year of infertility treatments, pain and humiliation, and frustration, we gave up. My body was a mess, my mind was worse and our savings were gone. We resigned ourselves to being a childless couple. From now on we would travel. Spend any money we had on exploring the world. The first place we chose was Spain.
And Spain was good to us. Architecture like I'd never seen before. So much history and beauty. A culture much like our own, (we're from Goa). Good food and better drink! We were happy again.
A few months later, we were planning our next exploration. Prague. But we never got there. Spain became the last of our carefree holidays. I was pregnant!
Here is my l/o.

  It's based on a sketch by Nadia from OUAS. Their theme was a memorable vacation. For me that's Spain. My journalling is handwritten on the postcard with the matador.

The palette is from C.S.I.

Here are some close-ups.

I'm also entering this for Bird Is The Word challenge for the first time. The word is 'journey'.
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CUTE

I made this using almost all MME products. The pictures are of my son splashing in the pool.

The fabric trim is from my stash, and the flowers are Prima, everything else is MME.            

Here are some close-ups

Thanks for looking!

Game On

My husband is an avid football fan. He is crazy invested in 'his team', Manchester City, and when the game is on, Edgar can be found sitting in front of the TV, often yelling instructions to the players or cursing the decisions of the manager or the referees! This is a tradition he has handed down to his son. Adam sits on his lap, I think, content just to be there. It's so sweet to watch them both. This is what I captured on film, and used on this l/o.

 I used the C.S.I. Case #6 palette.

Here are some close-ups.

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