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Love Being Draven's Mom SCRAPMATTS SCRAPS OF ELEGANCE

By: Reneabouquets
27-Jan-13

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I was very excited to learn that I had made the Scrapmatts design team for the 2013 term. I have wanted to be on that team, since the very first time I got to work with some of their amazing products when I first started designing with Scraps Of Darkness. I am a super busy mom, wife, business owner & person, and limit my DT positions, so when the call came up, it was at a perfect time, because I had cleared my plate enough to take on one more :)

I just loved digging into my box of goodies and getting to work!! I used lots of Scrapmatts chipboard and combined it with this month's gorgeous Scraps Of Elegance Kit-A Dream Within A Dream to create a layout that kept to the criteria of "About Me". I chose to scrap my roll of mom, and titled it "Love Being Draven's Mom". Somehow when we become a mom, our identity tends to change from our name, to such and such's mom. Well, I went from being Renea, to being Draven's Mom, and it is one identity change that I embrace with all my heart, and I absolutely love, being Draven's Mom~ I have a wonderful relationship with my son, and although I may be a bit biased, I think he is turning into one of the most incredible and most beautiful souls I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He just has this amazing personality and intellect that makes my heart overflow with joy and love.

I created this layout using a sketch that I found on Pinterest by Anita Bounds. Sketches are a great way to get your mojo going and to give you a starting point when you are stuck, so thank you to all the amazing sketch artists out there who inspire us all. The top photo is one that my sis, Tammy took of us back a few months ago, and the smaller photo is one that my husband, David took of us when Draven was around 9 or 10 months old.

I just loved how this layout turned out, and will treasure it for years to come. Thanks for taking the time to stop by my gallery~ Renea

For more information and close ups, please visit my blog at:

http://www.myglittercoatedlife.blogspot.com

Products Used

Advantus - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Ornate Plates $7.99 Sale : $7.43	FabScraps - Organic Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Herbs $1.01	Ranger Ink - Glossy Accents - Clear Dimensional Embellishment - 2 ounces $5.99 Sale : $5.69
Lindy's Stamp Gang - Starburst Spray - 2 Ounce Bottle - Whale Watch Blue $4.99	Martha Stewart Crafts - Punch All Over the Page - Craft Punch - Pattern Country Tile $19.99	Martha Stewart Crafts - Paint - Glitter Finish - Lapis Lazuli - 2 Ounces $3.89
Petaloo - Flora Doodles Collection - Velvet Hydrangeas - Deep Blue $3.99	Petaloo - Darjeeling Collection - Floral Embellishments - Daisies - Grey and Black $4.99	Petaloo - Penny Lane Collection - Floral Embellishments - Small Flower - Slate Blue $4.29
Clearsnap - Donna Salazar - Mix'd Media Inx - Pewter $4.75	Ranger Ink - Ice Stickles Glitter Glue - Black Diamond $3.99	Ranger Ink - Adirondack Earthtones - Pigment Ink Pad - Denim $5.99 Sale : $5.69
Ranger Ink - Stickles Glitter Glue - Patina $1.99	Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Stickles Glitter Glue - Broken China $2.49 Sale : $2.32	Prima - Back Stage Collection - Clear Acrylic Stamps - Mix 1 $1.89
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Black Soot $5.00 Sale : $4.65	Zutter - Distrezz It All - Electric Distressing Tool Item Discontinued	Zva Creative - Self-Adhesive Pearls - Basic Lines - .8 cm - Tahitian, CLEARANCE Item Discontinued

Other Products: Scrapmatts Chipboard, Scraps Of Elegance January Kit-A Dream Within a Dream

Comments (55)

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	By Maja Nowak / Oliwiaen 06-Feb-13 Great page, so heartwarming! A truly precious keepsake!

	By Souzas_mail 05-Feb-13 Stunning lo!!!

	By Kottens 04-Feb-13 Just love the canvas. Gorgeous, very inspiring.

	By AuntJo 03-Feb-13 This is just gorgeous! Congrats on the DT position! You always have a beautiful way of pulling your layouts together.

	By Twoboysforme 31-Jan-13 Love the gorgeous design and fabulous distressing! Great color combo -- awesome masculine page. What beautiful photos! He's so handsome!

	By Gladyspr 31-Jan-13 Beautiful layout and photos!!!

	By Malvinka88 31-Jan-13 ohhh this is soooooo sweet <3 and a gorgeous layout...

	By Jennythomas101 30-Jan-13 you two are stunning Renea and this LO is beautiful!

	By C Mom Go 29-Jan-13 I adore this Renea. A very special and meaningful page. Congrats on your new DT, you will rock those chippies. fave

	By Dollscrap 29-Jan-13 What a gorgeous layout and congratulations on making that DT...well deserved. Love the design and the banners and the touch of black lace and the lovely photos of you and your son. Is his name a combination of the first 3 letters of yours and your dh's first names...none of my business of course but when I saw your dh's name that jumped into my head. Love the now and then theme.

	By Mmlsweet 29-Jan-13 This is beautiful. So well done. I can tell you love being his mom. Can't wait to see what all you do with the scrapmatts products you're gonna rock it!

	By Rabbit51-Beth 29-Jan-13 I love this.............wonderful photos! Great idea! Congrats on the Scrapmatts team!

	By Bubbachooka 29-Jan-13 Gorgeous, and what a hunk he is!!!!! You are a asset to the Scrapmatts team!!!!! that photo is gorgeous!

	By MelindaK 29-Jan-13 Just beautiful, Renea!

	By 1CraftyWitch 28-Jan-13 Gorgeous LO! Love that little pic in the corner!!

	By Raining 28-Jan-13 So beautiful Renea! What a handsome son you have. Such a great photo of you two. Congrats on your design team position with ScrapMatts. You deserve it and I am so happy to view your creations! :)

	By Quick Silver 28-Jan-13 Beautifully detailed LO - fabulous papers and colours.

	By Ozzyvik 28-Jan-13 Wow, how exciting...gorgeous design, love the colours and big Congrats!!

	By Katness 28-Jan-13 BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL... Oh you scraped it and said it so perfect. I feel the same about my son. No one knew my name anymore I was just known as Ethan's Mom and so proud to be. TFS

	By Lolka 28-Jan-13 Priceless!!!

	By TinaTolliver 28-Jan-13 WOW! This is such a gorgeous LO! Congrats!

	By SheilaMarie 28-Jan-13 Gorgeous page! Congrats! Love the texture, colors and design!

	By Memoriesofmygirls 28-Jan-13 Luv the texture--great design!!

	By Roosterhead Designs 28-Jan-13 Delightful and beautiful!! So creative and inspiring - (they are blessed to have you on their team :") TFS!!

	By Placktorin 28-Jan-13 CONGRATS girl.....gorgeousness for your first DT design!!!!!

	By Rachie Babe 28-Jan-13 Love how you used the 2 photo's,Beautiful!!!

	By Cindy JK 28-Jan-13 Beautiful piece of art Renea!!

	By Jsgf 28-Jan-13 Fantastic LO! Love the design, colour and texture!

	By TheCharmedOne 28-Jan-13 Stunning LO! Love the colours and love the two gruped photo's with embellishments. The black n blue's go great together,

	By Ozmagi 28-Jan-13 wow so beautiful and so stunning done love it

	By Kobe2256 27-Jan-13 congrats on the DT! stunning LO and I love the beautiful photos! this is a fave of mine too!

	By Asassyscrapper 27-Jan-13 Oh, my goodness.....this is such a gorgeous LO!!!! Renea, BIG CONGRATS on being chosen for the Scrapmatts Design Team!!! You are so deserving I am very happy for you :)))

	By Eapipkin 27-Jan-13 I can see why you will treasure this layout! It is simply stunnning! Such sweet photographs adorn the exquisite layout! We are blessed with wonderful sons aren't we?!

	By Oziem 27-Jan-13 Absolutely gorgeous Renea...love the beautiful photo's of you and your handsome son!! You could well pass as his sister!! Love this!!!

	By Helbert 27-Jan-13 What great photos of the 2 of you Renea!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous work! I love the color combo & all the texture!

	By Abbygirl 27-Jan-13 Beautiful!!

	By Moonmist 27-Jan-13 A gorgeous creation Renea. Love the photos and omg he's definitely your son he is so much like you, then again you look like his sister.Love the pp, details ,amazing lace and the design. Congratulations on the DT with Scrapmatts, well done.

	By Wilmavoermans 27-Jan-13 Wow, Renea, I just love this layout! You both look very handsome, and the idea of the little cluster with pictures from the past is SO good. You made me think about being you and than the motheroff. I had to smile aswell, because suddenly I remember that other children when they had to ask me something, always called me this way. The name of the child and than mom behind it. Love it, so sweet. I don't know scrapmatts, but I will google it. so much fun with chipboard.

	By Scrappin Zeta 27-Jan-13 Gorgeous!

	By Dawna.s Place 27-Jan-13 Wow this is another amazing piece of art! I haven't tried to use sketches yet but with my own mojo waning, I've found a few that I absolutely love and plan to give them a try soon. It's easy to see why you made the new Design Team with this amazing layout! Congratulations to you on the new assignment with Scrapmatts. I hope its truly fun and rewarding!

	By Dsatter 27-Jan-13 Positively gorgeous...love the lace, stamping and the beautiful flowers. Congrats on the DT position with Scrapmatts..their chippies are fabulous!

	By KVRLVN 27-Jan-13 Gorgeous design! Congrats to you!

	By Gerry Van Gent 27-Jan-13 Stunning!

	By LynneJ 27-Jan-13 I just love this, Renea! Your description of your relationship with your son is so very touching, and the photos of the two of you then and now are just beautiful! Everything you did here just blends together so beautifully to create a gorgeous and heartwarming keepsake!

	By Nancola 27-Jan-13 Oh Renea! this is exquisite! and the photos are incredible!!! Your son is such a handsome young man! This will no doubt be cherished for many generations!!!!

	By Mrs. Bean 27-Jan-13 Oh, your description about your name/identity after having a child brought tears to my eyes. Sweet! The layout is very pretty and has beautiful texture to it.

	By Chez49 27-Jan-13 oh a very beautiful page you have created and so luv all your details..congratulations on your DT position with Scrapmatts, luv there products and have been using them for several years.....xo

	By Patricia Basson 27-Jan-13 What a stunning young man he is...you may be proud of him...and you did an amazing job on this LO as well.Love the colour choice and all the added details!

	By Ccclaw 27-Jan-13 Such a beautiful page - love those photos of you and Draven - I think he looks so much like you - you've scrapped them so beautifully - love that gorgeous black lace running down the page - congrats on being selected for the Scrapmatts DT - looking forward to seeing you use their beautiful products ~

	By LucyCCJ 27-Jan-13 Another gorgeous lo, love it!

	By KathyinAlaska 27-Jan-13 Oh sweetie!!! This is such a special page! I would treaure it too. Love all that stamping and the way you used the white ink with the background stamp. Is that your fave puffy paint or something else! Big congrats on your DT position, I know that you will do great!! Biggest Hugs!!

	By Scraphouse 27-Jan-13 congrats ! Beautiful page, sentiments, design, dragonflies, black lace!

	By Prentiss 27-Jan-13 Contrats Renal on being on the Design Team, Your are a BEAUTIFUL DEISIGNER!!!!GORGEOUS layout!!!

	By Sue Feher 27-Jan-13 I distinctly remember telling someone I was "Katie's mom" and she totally got after me, by saying But who are YOU? Being a mom is the most important role to me. Happy to hear you enjoy being Draven's mom and so beautifully!

	By Happy Go Lucky 27-Jan-13 Congrats to you on being chosen for the Design Team - an honor WELL deserved!!! This lo is absolutely BEAUTIFUL - it's a heartwarming treasure full of lovely embellies, wonderful techniques and topped off with your artistic flair!! Your love for Draven definitely shines thru your lo. Loved reading your description too - TFS!!!