UnstampaBelles Guest Designer Layout – May 2015
This year, I’ve been blessed to receive a number of DT awards for my creative projects. The latest honor was an UnstampaBelles Design Team Favorite Award from the Australian Challenge Blog Unstampabelles for my card, Rejoice.
What’s extra special about this award is that it not only came with a spiffy badge, but it also came with an invitation to join them as a Guest Designer this month!
How could I refuse such an honor?
I’d like to invite you to join me in creating something meaningful for the current Unstampabelle’s Monthly Challenge (there’s even a prize!)
The theme for the Unstampabelles challenge is Family History. Who is in your family tree? Make a scrap page or create a card or photo page/inside a frame about a family member who is in the past.
The Twist is to make it Vintage!
What’s unique about Unstampabelles is that their focus is strictly on paper crafting – they want to see how you manipulate paper! No stamping is allowed and sentiments are restricted to only a few words!
And now, a few words about my Mom and my creation.
In Honor Of My Mom – Scrapbooking Layout
Since this Sunday is Mother’s Day in the United States – and May is National Scrapbooking Month – I wanted to create a scrapbook layout to honor my precious Mother, who is no longer with me.
One of the things that always intrigued me about my Mother was her past – the life she led before I was born. She was an incredibly strong and courageous woman, even though she probably never thought of herself in that way. She was a hard worker who loved God, her family, and her country. Her heart’s passion was caring for other people.
After high school, she served our country as a Marine at a time when that sort of thing was virtually unheard of. I often reflect upon the courage, commitment, and pioneering spirit she must have had as a young woman to pursue that untraveled path.
My Mom faced a lot of challenges in life, but no matter what storms came her way, she demonstrated unwavering faith in God. She exemplified self-discipline, integrity and perseverance – which is why I’m also sharing her memory with my friends at the Path Of Positivity Challenge Blog.
Because I wanted to keep the spotlight on the beautiful black and white photo of my Mom, I chose to keep the layout simple, using vintage Americana red, white and blue for my color scheme. The beautiful patterned paper which has Freedom preprinted on it is from Paper Pizzazz. I printed the journaling from my computer, used silver stars to accent the paper mats, and used my Coluzzle to create the large die cut Vellum Stars.
Simple and beautiful – a perfect reflection of my Mom.
What Have You Created This Week?
Now it’s your turn to share your creations with us! What have you created or acquired this week? Whether you’re showing off your desk, your latest acquisitions, or your latest creation – be sure to share it with our creative community at one of our weekly parties!
Have an inspiring week and thanks for stopping by!
What are the Crafty Cats Up To This Week?
What signals does your pet send out when they want to play? Share your stories and photos at our Wordless Wednesday Party and visit Magellan, my Swat Cat!
Creative Art Challenges
Need to jump-start your creativity? Wondering what inspired me this week? Looking for someplace to share your art? Check out this week’s list of Creative Art Challenges! They are organized alphabetically under Theme or Anything Goes!
Theme Challenges
- ABC Blog – I Is For Inspire Us
- Brown Sugar Challenge 144 – Anything Goes
- Come And Get It Challenges – Female Challenge Project
- Connie Can Crop #34 – Around The World (US / My Mom
- Corrosive Challenge #223 – Hip To Be Square
- Craftin Desert Divas – Craft It Up & Link It Up Mother’s Day Party
- Crafting Musketeers Challenge 25 – Use A Die Cut
- Crafty Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper Challenge – May 2015
- Creative Corner Challenges – For Mom
- DLArt Thankful Thursday Challenge 155 – Mother’s Day
- Glitter N Sparkle #135 – Anything Goes
- Inkspirational Challenges Word Prompt 81 – Space
- Jo’s Scrap Shack FFC Challenge #86 – Happy Mother’s Day
- Lasting Memories Layout Challenge #240 –Life Affirmation Theme – Determination
- Lunagirl Challenge – Mother
- Paperminutes #382 – Blue
- Path Of Positivity Challenge #26 – Perseverance
- Pile It On #67 – For A Lady
- Pink Saturday
- Open Minded Challenges #35 – Shabby Chic
- Scrappy Hands Challenge #38 – Clean And Simple
- Shopping Our Stash #200 – Big, Bold & Beautiful (Used Coluzzle to Create Big Stars)
- Simply Create Too #84 – Pretty Woman
- Sweet Stamps Challenge #220 – For Mom
- Unstampabelles May Challenge #47 – Family History
Be Creative – Anything Goes Challenges
- 2 Creative Chicks #26 – Anything Goes (No Cards)
- 2 Cute Ink #128 – Anything Goes
- 613 Avenue Create – Anything Goes Challenge #122
- All Crafts Challenge April/May – Anything Goes (But No Cards)
- Artistic Inspirations #130 – Anything Goes
- Be Crafty And Craft – Challenge 1, Anything Goes
- Crafts Galore Encore Challenge – Anything Goes For May
- Clear It Out – Anything Goes
- Crafting From The Heart Challenge 58 – Anything Goes
- Craft Your Passion Challenges #260 – Almost Anything Goes
- Crafty Time Challenges – May Anything New (Star Brads)
- Creative Every Day – Anything Goes
- Dazzling Diva Challenge #74 – Anything Goes
- Digi Choose Day #18 – Anything Goes
- DL Art – May Linky Challenge – Anything Goes
- Inspiration Destination #32 – Anything Goes
- Mema’s May 2015 Challenge – Anything Goes
- Not Just Cards Challenges #18 – Anything Goes
- Paper Take Weekly – Anything Goes
- One Stitch At A Time #236 – Anything Goes With A Special Lady
- Retarte #46 – Anything Goes
- Scrapbook Blessings Club – May Monthly Challenge – Anything Goes
- Scrapper’s Delight Challenge #34 – Anything Goes
- Scribble & Scrap Challenge 43 – Anything Goes
- Simply Paper Craft Challenge 3 – Anything Goes
- Simon Says Wednesday Challenge – Anything Goes
- Sister Act – Challenge 104
- Sisters Of Craft – May Anything Goes
- Sugar And Betty’s Challenge Blog – Anything Goes
- Through The Craftroom Door – Week Of May 5 – 11 – Anything Goes
- Wonderful Wednesday – Anything Goes
- Word Art Wednesday 182 – Anything Goes
- Your Scrapbook Place – Anything Goes
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What a beautiful tribute to your mom. I loved reading about her as well! Sounds like she was an amazing woman!! Thank you for entering my challenge this month! Scrappy hugs, Connie
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Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Connie, and being the first to stop by this week!
I’m so glad you appreciated the tribute.
She truly was an amazing woman who touched so many lives!
Wow, how amazing is your Mum, and your layout is fabulous. Many thanks for joining with us this month with our challenge as a Guest Designer, and for your kind words. PS LOVE those cats!
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Thank you so much Susan – not only for your kind words but for the invitation to join UnstampaBelles this month as a Guest Designer!
I’m so glad you love my cats – it brings me such joy to share their love and antics with everyone! 🙂
What a wonderful tribute to your Mom!
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Thank you Glenda. It’s been very hard to process the loss. This is the first time I’ve been really able to start writing about her.
Gorgeous LO Joy 🙂 A beautiful photo of your Mom and you framed her beautifully 🙂 I am sure she would be so proud to know how much you loved and admired her.
This is a really wonderful tribute xx
thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
luv
Lols x x x
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Thank you Lorraine – I was thinking about how much I would have loved to have shared this layout with her – glad you liked the framing! 🙂
Super page and story – Happy WOYWW – BJ#35
How lovely, your page is a lovely tribute to your Mum and congratulations on being a guest designer.
Jan S no 33
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Thanks Jan – it is quite an honor!
Thanks for entering our Not Just Card Challenge!
Monica – DT
Thank you so much for sharing this in my “Mother” blog challenge at LunagirlMoonbeams.com. It’s a beautiful layout and a beautiful post to honor your mother! I’m proud to have your work in my challenge! ~ Karen
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Thank you for your kind words Karen – I’m honored to share at Lunagirl – your challenge and DT creations are SO beautiful and heartfelt as well!
Have a lovely day!
What a wonderful layout to commemorate your Mom! Your tribute to her is so heartfelt and precious! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge!
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Thanks Virginia for stopping by! Your DT outdid themselves this week with your beautiful creations!
What a lovely tribute to your mom! Thanks for joining us at ABC CHALLENGE! Good luck and please join us again.
Lovely layout for the photo of your mother … a beautiful tribute too. She sounds like a wonderful woman and I thoroughly enjoyed reading all about her. Congratulations on your latest success! Happy WOYWW and I hope you have a good week. Elizabeth x #51
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Thank you Elizabeth for taking the time to read my tribute – I hope you have a wonderful week! 🙂
Beautiful. Thanks for linking up over at 2 Creative Chicks
Have a creative day.
Nana
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Thank you for joining us at Crafting from the Heart, good luck!!! Amy DT
This LO is so special and what a great tribute to your mom. I am sure she is looking down at you right now and smiling. Time will smooth the hard edges of the loss of your mom. It has for me however I will miss my mom til my end.Thanks for joining us at Mema’s Crafts challenge this month. We look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work. Hugs, Barbara { Mema’s Crafts }
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Thank you Barbara – I know your words are true – thank you for blessing me with them today!
Beautiful card simply striking. Thanks for joining in on the fun over at Open-Minded Crafting Fun. We look forward to seeing you again.
Hugs
Berni,DT
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Thank you for joining us at Clear It Out, good luck!!! Amy DT
The Coluzzle ! There is a blast from the past (speaking of vintage). This is a wonderful layout and fits the Family History theme perfectly. What a nice jaunt down memory lane for you. Judy #60
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I know! Isn’t that funny? Was wondering who would pick up on that! I don’t own any of the modern fancy schmancy machines – not that I don’t want to – but haven’t been able to make up my mind or justify the cost for the use I would get out of them so far… so a vintage tool for a vintage layout it is! 🙂
The card is beautiful and the story is extremely touching.
She was indeed a pioneer in her own way and wow a marine!
I wish she could see the card but, who knows, maybe she can. 🙂
wow, this is an incredibly beautiful tribute to your beloved mother. not only is your page layout simple and beautiful, your story of the courage, strength and faith of your late mom touches me deeply! thank for you participating in our “mother” challenge at lunagirl moonbeams! hope you’ll stop by again! xo from michele in the DT
Great LO. Thanks for sharing your story and LO with us at SBC this month 🙂
Wondeful tribute to your Mum, she sounds amazing. Your layout is superb and I really like the mix of stripes. Thanks for joining Ink
I love the LO of your sweet Mother, what a life!
This is such a lovely tribute to your mum – love your scrapbook page! Thank you so much for entering the OSAAT Challenge this fortnight, lots of luck to you.
Hugs Sue Pxxx D
This is a fantastic tribute to your Mom. Beautifully done! Thanks for joining us at Lasting Memories!
I’ve already said how lovely this page is (with my other DT hat on) but I do like that you have kept your layout simple so as not to detract from your lovely mum’s photo. Those stars are a great embellishment. I’m so pleased that you entered our first challenge at Crafty Time Challenges (use something new) this month, lots of luck to you.
Hugs Sue Pxxx DT
I love your layout! It’s sooooo pretty! Good Luck in the 2 Cute Ink Challenge!
You should be very proud – for your mom’s service, and the tribute you’ve made for her in the form of a layout. Thank you for joining us in the Through The Craft Room door challenge this week.
Hugz,
Linda
Beautiful!
Thanks for linking up over at 2 Creative Chicks
Have a creative day.
Pam
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Wow! That was really courageous of your Mom to serve. The scrapbooking project is a wonderful tribute to her.
Joy,
What an amazing layout of your mom. I love simple layouts because they really allow you to focus on the subject/picture.
Thanks so much for playing at ~Jo’s Scrap Shack~
Happy crafting,
Bridget
Fabulous layout! Congratulations on your recent recognitions! Thanks for playing along wtih us this week at Shopping Our Stash!
Hugz,
Chana, DT
God bless your mum! It’s always nice to make something so personal to remember a loved one and that why this project is so special xx Thankyou for joining is over at Digi Choosday for out ‘Anything Goes’ challenge, hope to see you again Lynda DT xxx
What a lovely layout to honor your mom! That is a very sweet gesture! Thanks for linking up to our Mother’s day FFC!
Hugs,
Jo
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Beautiful card with lovely design. Thanks for sharing with us at the Come And Get It challenge. Barb
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such a great design!
Thanks for playing along in the 613 Avenue Create Challenge.
Hugs,
Natalie
Wonderful layout. Thanks for joining us at Open Minded Crafting Challenges this fortnight for our “Shabby Chic” Challenge.
Wonderful layout and loved the story about your mom. So fitting for the Lasting Memories challenge.
What a wonderful tribute to your Mom. I know that I would be honored to have one of my children do something like this. Absolutely wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful piece of art with us in this week’s challenge.
Karen
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I love that layout in honor of you mum.
I´m sad to hear she had gone…it´s in every age a great pain. My father has gone 10 years ago this year. He was only 58…
I´m with you.
Hugs, Heike
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I’m sorry that you loss your father, Heike, when he was so young, and I appreciate your kind thoughts.
I will be thinking of you this Father’s Day.
Sending sweet hugs your way…
Great card. Thank you for joining us over at the Scribble and Scrap Challenge. Good luck.
xx
Your mom sounds like an amazing person, and as you can see, this LO spreads her story all over the world, as it should! As for the LO it self it’s beautiful and I love the fact that every little detail is meaningful – the text, the color choice, the proportions. everything! Thanks for joining us at Scrappy Hands 🙂
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I am so happy I could share this with you at Scrappy Hands, Tammy, and I’m so happy that you appreciate it! 🙂
What a great card with solid meaning behind it. Your dark blue backdrop and stars make it perfect for our “space” challenge. Thanks for playing with us at Inkspirational! Also, I am glad to know that I am not the only one who has a cat who “crafts” with me. =)
– Shauna
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Lovely card and a great tribute to your mum.
Thanks for sharing with us at Open-Minded Crafting Fun.
Julie DT
Lovely make. Thanks for joining us in our Anything Goes challenge at Digi Choosday
Anjie (Senior DT Team Leader)
What a wonderful way to remember your mother and to share her with the rest of the world. she sounds like a remarkable woman.
Thank you for joining us over at Open-Minded Crafting for our ‘Shabby Chic Challenge’. Good luck and all the best.
Sammi xxx
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Your mom sounds like a remarkable woman. What a wonderful tribute to her.
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Thanks Claudia! I miss her SO much!
beautiful tribute thanks for joining us at crafting musketeers x Paula
Your creation is lovely. Thank you for sharing with us at Digi Choosday, and good luck. Hope to see you again soon.
Caz DC DT xx
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Great Layout ! Thanks so much for playing in Retarte Challenge over at Stampartpapel!