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This is my interpretation of the Twisted Sketches Layout Sketch #116 with the Twist-Metal. One of my favorite quotes inspired this layout:
"You... were created to be loved. So for you to live as if you were unloved is a limitation, not the other way around... Living unloved is like clipping a bird's wings and removing its ability to fly... A bird is not defined by being grounded but by his ability to fly. Remember this, humans are defined not by their limitations, but by the intentions I have for them; not by what they seem to be, but by everything it means to be created in my image. Love is NOT the limitation; love is the flying. I AM love. "
— William P. Young (The Shack)
I used my gorgeous Scraps Of Darkness August Kit -Envy to create this layout that features a few of my Favorite Things. Both photos are of things that my amazing husband of 21 years has gotten for me. The first favorite thing is my Old Country Roses Tea Set. When I was a little girl, I had a friend who was elderly, Mrs. Frailey. She was a widow, who had once traveled the world with her husband, and had a collection of beautiful tea cups from different places that they had visited together. I loved going to her home and spending time with her in her rose garden. She would fix me chocolate cupcakes, and let me eat them warm-no icing-just like I loved them, and serve me tea in one of her precious cups. She always knew how to make a little girl, who came from a family that didn't have much, feel special. That relationship with her shaped so much of my life, and is where I get my love of all things vintage from. My husband, knowing how much I love these things, took me to purchase that tea set. We had just moved into our new home, and I was about to host a girlfriend party, and he surprised me, by taking me shopping to pick out the tea set that he knew I so dearly wanted. The second photo is of my Staffordshire Dogs. Again, Mrs. Frailey had owned a pair of these beautiful dogs, and my husband had heard me talk about them, and knew that I secretly browsed the internet looking at them from a distance. One Christmas morning, we got up and started letting my son unwrap his presents. We don't normally buy for one another at Christmas, but there was a large box for me, under the tree from him. I unwrapped it and there they were a set of real, copper painted Staffordshire dogs! He had found an auction house in England that had an estate set and had purchased them and had them flown in for my Christmas present. I cried like a baby. I don't think anyone has ever done anything so thoughtful for me in my whole life, but that is why I love him, he always knows what is in my heart and does everything he can to make my dreams come true!
It is amazing what having people, who treat you special, in your life can do. It can change everything. I am grateful that along the path of my life, there were people who were willing to do just that. Find a lost soul, show them some kindness, and give them their wings to fly. ~Renea
I PROUDLY DESIGN FOR THE SCRAPS OF DARKNESS DESIGN TEAM!
Please visit us at:
http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com
I am on the Twisted Sketches Design Team:
Visit us at:
http://www.TwistedSketches.org
For details and and an up close look, please visit my blog at:
http://www.myglittercoatedlife.blogspot.com
Items Used From My Etsy Shop:
Dusty Attic Hand Painted Tea Set
http://www.Reneabouquets.etsy.com
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you just made me blubber! that was so touching... I've read The Shack.. I think I need to reread it! thank you.. I read it the first time on my first ever mission trip to Honduras.. and there I experienced the true essence.. of .. being so thoughtful. Your LO.. is so deserving!
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This is Beautiful. Perfect for the pics and love the ruffle!
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This is amazing - Love the ruffle!
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So elegant and classy! Love your story too!
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You used the prima masks...I wanna get some of them!! I love the ribbon....but that's a lot of ribbon for me...to get RIGHT!!!! That would scare me...cause there is NO way my ribbon would look this good!!!!!
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This is amazing! And I love, love, love the photos and little tea set!
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What a profoundingly touching story....thank you for sharing the background behind these special photos on your page, Renea! I have the Golden Rose tea set from my mother, and my aunt (her sister) has the Old Country Rose set!! They are precious to me too! Your design perfectly suits these lovely vintage English treasures....beautiful work!
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BEAUTIFUL edges!!!
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What a sweet husband you have. Your dogs remind me of the spaghetti cats I like so much. I LOVE the hat pin in particular.
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Wow beautiful page! Love the ruffle! Beautiful story!
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LOVe the Dusty on this - love the feel and the detail and the technique.
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Omgosh Renea, such a touching story! What a wonderful hubby you have, gorgeous page!
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What a wonderful and heartwarming description...what a treasure of a husband he is and wonderful mentor Mrs Frailey was. You're truly blessed with them.. and a really fine artistic talent. This layout is gorgeous..your little painted tea set is charming. I made this a fave so I can come back and look at this lovely layout again.
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Truly touching, Renae! You are so blessed to have this beautiful people in your life. Thank you for sharing your story and your "happy pieces" with us!
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A beautiful story and LO...awesome
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Extraordinary! Fave, of course!
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Just marvelous!!
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Renea, I don't even know where to begin, I can't find words to do this justice, there are no words sufficient to encompass all the wonder and delight this page brings to to my eyes. From the tiny teacup embellies, to the trim border, the pretty pps and soft colors, the pearls..... The story behind the photos and lo, is heartwarming. Most definitely a fave, wow. This page....was created to be loved...
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Gorgeous page. I too love to collect tea cups from the places I have visit. I place them in different places around the house and each time I see them I get to reminisce on special moments.
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Beautiful!!!!!
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What a heartwarmingly lovely story to match this sublimely gorgeous LO.
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Okay, Renea, you got me all sentimental and teary eyed. Beautiful description, very well written. I love your tea set, and your hubby is a great guy to do such personal, sweet and touching things for you. The love pops off this very pretty page with every tiny detail. Love the stick pin!
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This is so beautiful!! I love love love how you did the Dusty tea set!!
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wow... amazing work!
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I love all of the emotion in your layouts...there's a lot of passion put into them and it shows...it what sets them apart! Gorgeous page!
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love love love the pleating on this LO ... very very pretty
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Wow!!! An awesome layout...love this design!!! Your artistry is a gift! The story is wonderful and moving...truly amazing! Thank you for sharing!
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You have certainly created quite the treasure. Thanks for sharing the lovely quote, your lovely story with lovely photos and your AMAZING lo.
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wonderful details.
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WOW! What a totally AWESOME lo!
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gorgeous, fav!
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This is just super precious and lovely. I love your teapot chippie and your other DA pieces. Everything is just well done girl. Love it. fave
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Fabulous layout but more importantly I love how special what's on the page is. Thank you for sharing your story!
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WOW Renea this LO is Exquisite, sooo feminine!!!!!!!! ..... I love that quote!!!!! and what a beautiful story that was!!!!! .... You certainly have a wonderful husband who cherishes you!!!!! .... Just like all of your gorgeous LO's this too is perfectly designed!!!!!!! .... Elaine ;)
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Just an absolute WOW. This is just fabulous, love all the details and the ribbon underneath all the layers...again just WOW
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Just an absolute WOW. This is just fabulous, love all the details and the ribbon underneath all the layers...again just WOW
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Love the ribbon. Beautiful design. What a wonderful husband!
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What a wonderful story, Renea! I love that quote and book, too! Your page is so fantastically beautiful in every single way! TFS your wonderful layout, your treasures, and your story with us!!! You really brightened my day!
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very gorgeous page and luved the story behind those gorgeous fotos
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Love that quote and that book!!and what a wonderful sttory,Renea;when I was young, I had older people in my life who werre incredibly important and special to me,too.Bless your husband for giving you these gifts that brought the memory of that special friendship back to you.Beautifully designed page;lovely details and textures.
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GOrgeous Layout Renea!!
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This is absolutely stunning, Renea! I love love LOVE the layering, inking, textures, the flowery details - EVERYTHING! What a wonderful and moving story and you've scrapped it in a way that leaves no doubt your feelings for these items! What a great story and a wonderful DH you have! (You already know that I'm sure! ;o) ) Wonderful page!!
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ooooooooo, wowzer!!!!!!
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~Loving those charms, lovely work!!~
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Oh wow my friend, this is Absolutely stunning!!!
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Wonderful layering, fabulous colors and the story is amazing
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This is incredible and such a wonderful story behind it. Absolutely fabulous work on the DA tea set.
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Wow this is GORGEOUS AND STUNNING, i love everything in design!!
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Stunning LO! Love the stories behind the photos!
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Amazing!
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So much to look at!! full of gems. Very very pretty.
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wow this is so gorgeous love the design and pleated ribbon x
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so wonderful!! great design!
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WOW Renea!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a touching story!!!!! Your dh is a Gem for sure & his light shines thru you!! I loved reading about Mrs Frailey & your visits!!!!! You've created a beautiful work of art to tell your story!!!!! Fabulous work, my friend!!!
And The Shack.................. wasn't that the best book!!!!!
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Gorgeous lo, Renea, and the story behind the pics is just moving and wonderful.
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ohh my word!!! love how you used the pleating....and the paper and everything is just gorgeous....I love this idea of doing your favorite things....so many pretty details here! love the masking and how you used rub ons on the chippies....you are amazing!!!
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This is a gorgeous design! I love the layering you did. Your tea set is beautiful, as is the story behind your two favourite things in the photos. (Your husband sounds like a very kind man.)
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Wow, this is scrumptious! Can't stop looking and the story is so touching! Like how the fabric frame sits on top of the paper!! Such an inspiration!!!
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Oh wow my friend, this is stunning! All the layers are awesome!!!!
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Just beautiful Renea, the layout and the touching story behind it!! I love beautiful tea things also, wonderful that you have such a loving husband to surprise you with those gorgeous Staffordshire dogs!
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This is so pretty!!!!! I love the pleating around the edges and the colors you got out of the kit!!!!! What a touching story, I like cupcakes not frosted too, lol!! What a hubby you have, wonderful story!!!!! Gorgeous work Renea!!!!!
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Renea, this is super stunning...WOW I love everything you have done here! Love your story too. What a wonderful childhood memory to cherish and what a wonderful husband to have gone out of his way to buy you something so special and dear to your heart. This is my fav of the day....
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OMG!!! This is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! I love all the layering, the distressing and the beautiful colors and embellies!!! You are indeed blessed to have such a loving, caring, thoughful husband!! :)
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Your story made my eyes tear up!! You are so very blessed!!!! It's a gorgeous layout reflecting such warm memories for you.
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Wonderful! Love the layering & the little teacups are so cute!!!
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I don't know which I love more the LO or the inspiration for it. Thanks for sharing both with all of us. :) Gorgeous details...love the little card at the bottom :)
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This is just gorgeous Renea! Love your story! Wonderful layout! A fav!
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Your story is so wonderful, I wish everyone could have someone that fabulous in their lives, I do and it makes everything better. Your lo is spectacular I am always inspired by your work. Fav!
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GORGEOUS amazing beautiful details!!!!!!!!!
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Very pretty.
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Touching story.....OUTSTANDING page!!
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love all the dimention...gorgeous layout!!!!!!!!!!
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I like the little chippies under the photos. It's like you put your emotions out there on a shelf, not hide them away. It's what I like most about you Renea!
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GORGEOUS!
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Beautiful!
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Renea, this LO is stunning and I love your story of the items in your pics! The impressions that people make on us as children are amazing! I too had an elderly lady that I used to have tea with, and it's one of my fondest childhood memories!
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such a beautiful story behind this gorgeously feminine lo---love this so much!
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so soft & beautiful!!!!
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this is gorgeous
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Ok......I just squealed like a little piglet!!! This is FAB-U-LOUS!!!!!!!! It was so heartwarming to read your description. Thats exactly what I needed so early this morning. Thanks Renea! FAV!!
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Wonderful story! Isn't it great being loved so fully! And, you can tell your love for him too be the care and beautiful way you designed this page around things from him! Just wonderful!
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wow! What a great quote! Gorgeous creation Renea!
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such pretty details. the story behind this gorgeous LO is so touching & beautiful. TFS!
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Absolutely GORGEOUS! your design and your details are complete PERFECTION!!!!! what a great layout!!!! absolutely love love love it!!! total fave and then some! :)
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thank you for this storie in your life , i readed with rain in my eyes so beautiful .
your layout is so stunning beautiful and so amazing great you have done a awesome work on this lovley page all this nice detail on it . i so love it
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