OMG this is a fantastic lo everything about this is so natural, including your story. Every embellishment and detail is just wonderful,including the flower.
Jen, this is nothing short of amazing. From the metaphor and story behind the lo to all the incredible details and technique that went into creating this. I love the depth and dimension you've created here. Incredible. Into Faves.
Amazing photo!!!!! and wowza! Such a wonderfully creative and lovely page! yes, I agree with Vickie - your story is so well written and heartwarming. You are an author and an artist at the same time!
That is so so precious and sweet. I love your story. BTW... I would burst into tears everytime someone asked me when my youngest was leaving for college, that summer before he left. But you know what? After he left, I called him everyday for a while, and then I calmed down, and it was kinda nice to have my life back! ~Cookie
Totally beautiful and gorgeous, I absolutely adore the natural look of this project, all the elements are there to make it a standout!! Wonderful quote too!! A favorite for me in every way!!!
This is a reverse canvas that I created with the new CSI Case file #1 in mind. Go check them out. I used the wonderful fresh Scraps Of Darkness Jan kit - Escape and created a nest effect. This is such a great fun kit! Check us out since we have a big announcement plus a chance to win a kit!
My quote: "Grant me the strength, wisdom and courage to enable my children to leave the nest well prepared."
My husband suggested I stop the quote at the "leave the nest part" - no need to continue - just get the kids out someday. He's such a kidder that one is!
Anyway, a little story about this photo:
Summer 2010 I placed a hanging geranium planter from my front porch. A mama bird proceeded to think this hanging plant was a dang cool place for a nest - nice homey feel I guess.
Only one egg hatched and I was officially a grandma. Proud moment for me! In order for me to see down into the nest, I had to hop on a step stool. Every morning before work, every evening after dinner, out came the step stool.
A few weeks went by and I watched the baby grow and listened to his mommy holler sassy chirping words at me when I peered at her baby.
We were leaving on a vacation and I had a sense that when we came back, baby and mama would be long gone so I hopped on the step stool with my Nikon and clicked some bragging baby photos.
Next morning after coffee, I grabbed my step and went to check up on Junior. Mama was no where to be seen or heard - hmmmm that was very strange indeed. Junior was standing on the edge of the planter in a pensive position. Then he looked at me as if to say, "Thanks Granny" and he made his first leap of faith that sent him soaring away forever. Bye Bye Birdie!
Now don't be getting all excited on me....I still have a few teens left at home so my hubby and I are not empty nesters yet - but I do know this particular nest is empty.
For a brief few weeks, I had me a sweet lil grandbaby of sorts. All you grandparents out there, hug and enjoy your little people because it's only a matter of time before they grow and fly the coop, just like Junior.
This reverse canvas is a hope and a prayer that I do my very best to prepare my kids and teach them well and get them the heck outta the house. LOL
I used a piece of bark from my woodpile for the top.
I used the cool Dusty Attic Scroll Border #1 DA0219 here with some inks and crackle accents. Details in my blog along with close ups and descriptions: http://scrap-escape.blogspot.com/
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