Friday, November 4, 2011

Memories!

For Grungy Monday, Linda asked us to create a loving tribute to someone who has passed away, using of course products or techniques of  Mr. Holtz!  Well this was a difficult challenge in many ways!  When I saw the sketch challenge Lisa had given us for Bloggers Challenge, it all fell into place!  The tribute is to the two people in my life that gave me everything!  I no longer have parents and sometimes I am in overwhelming pain.  This was the last picture taken of my parents together.  I lost my Mom in 2004 and my Dad in 2008 and not a day goes by that I don't think of them.  The scanned picture did not turn out very well, so I will make a copy of the photo and use that.

The background patterned papers are Tim's as are most of the inks!  Butterflies and Doily are from Cheery Lynn!  I cut out the doily on white card stock and then inked with Spun Sugar, Victorian Velvet and Tumbled Glass.  Shaded with Walnut Stain!  The butterflies were previously cut and just waiting to be used.   Used the Papillon background stamp for the doily!  The heart trim is from my Mom's belongings and seemed quite appropriate.

Lynn of Trash To Treasure is having a Three Year Blogaversary Giveaway, so you might want to go check it out!  Sure looks like some awesome candy!   

Wishing you all a wonderfuly weekend!  Thank you for stopping by!
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37 comments:

  1. Cynthia SchelzigNovember 4, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    What a lovely tribute to your parents.....wishes for a lovely weekend to you and yours Terry...

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  2. Cath WilsonNovember 4, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Cynthia took the words out of my mouth - what a lovely tribute to someone you loved so dearly. Not something I'm looking forward to as my parents age, so I really feel for you. A really emotional piece x

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  3. Ink Art DesignsNovember 4, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    It is good to remember. A beautiful tribute Terry, and a great share.
    Ta
    Dot x

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  4. NettyNovember 4, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    A beautiful and emotional tribute to your dear parents. A very difficult challenge to take on but you have coped brilliantly. Enjoy the weekend, Annette xx

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  5. Art From The heartNovember 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Lovely remembrance to those you love.
    Hugs

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  6. donnaNovember 4, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Beautiful layout Terry. My parents are both gone too so I know the" orphan" feeling..hugs..Donna

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  7. SharonNovember 4, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    This is really beautiful Terry!!!

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  8. Lisa SomervilleNovember 4, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Just beautiful Terry, and such a wonderful tribute to your parents! Fab use of the sketch - thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge!

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  9. Kimberly GajewskiNovember 4, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Your card is lovely Terry! What a beautiful remembrance of your parents! :D

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  10. Maria OntiverosNovember 4, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Love it. It is so heart felt, as well as beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Rinda

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  11. Chris ArlingtonNovember 4, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Well Terry, I am sure your parents would be very proud of how you displayed them. Beautiful job!
    Chris

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  12. BarbaraWNovember 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Terry, You did a wonderful job on both challenges. This is a beautiful tribute to your parents.

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  13. Yvonne GarnerNovember 4, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    What a lovely tribute to you parents, Terry. Have a wonderful weekend. Best, Yvonne

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  14. Lynn StevensNovember 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    What a beautiful tribute to your Mom and Dad Terry. I know how hard it is. I think of my dad every day too.
    Thank you so much for including my post about the giveaway. I'll add you in for the surprise as well.
    Best of luck Girlfriend!
    hugs Lynn

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  15. Valerie-JaelNovember 5, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    A beautiful way to remember your parents! Valerie

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  16. cherylNovember 5, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    oh hun what a wonderful tribute to your parents,oh hun that really is just so beautiful can feel your sadness hun bless your heart,a really emotional piece of art hun hugs cherylxxxx

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  17. Stampin in the suburbsNovember 5, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Beautiful

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  18. Ruby CraftNovember 5, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Beautiful Tribute to your parents.

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  19. Basement StamperNovember 5, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful tribute to your parents, the card is lovely with those colors and their picture as your focal point.

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  20. Jan HenningsNovember 5, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    How sweet! Love this :)

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  21. MeggymayNovember 5, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    A beautiful and wonderful way to celebrate happy memories of your beloved parents.
    Yvonne x.

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  22. ElectraNovember 5, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    This is beautiful, Terry! What a lovely tribute to your parents.

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  23. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Well this is sooooo beautiful. Such a lovely way to remember you parents..

    Hugs, Linda

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  24. SarahNovember 5, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    They look a wonderful couple and great parents... the pinks look lovely and make a beautiful surround for their picture.

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  25. Shelly SchmidtNovember 5, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    What a fantastic tribute- and I LOVE the frame for your picture of your parents- the subtle colors you used really makes it stand out!

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  26. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    It's absolutely wonderful to see and feel that you have such fond and dear memories of your parents. It's a beautiful hommage, your card. There's no finer way to show that your beloved parents have not been forgotten. Have a great weekend, hugs, Ira

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  27. SherryNovember 5, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Oh Terry, what a very special piece of art you've made - especially with a piece of your Mum's trim included too. I bet they were both so very proud of you. A wonderful tribute to your parents xxx

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  28. Brenda BrownNovember 5, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    What a wonderful tribute to your Mum and Dad Terri the whole design and colouring is perfect. I know what you mean when you say not a day goes past - I am like that too, in fact I stopped at the cemetery yesterday to see them.
    Hope you are having a good weekend. We are having fireworks later with the girls (although I can hear lots going off now). It's Bonfire Night here in the UK.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  29. ChristineNovember 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    This is gorgeous Terry and quite the tribute!!! Your parents look so loving and caring!

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  30. Marjie KemperNovember 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    This is lovely, Terry. Such a sweet photo and you've done a wonderful job of embellishing it. I'm with you on the 'orphan' train.

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  31. MicheleNovember 5, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    your parents were precious treasures. how lovely for you to make this tribute & continue to remember them with love. beautfully done Terry. xo

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  32. Silvia(Barnie)November 6, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Wow, a wonderful combination of these themes,your tribute to your parents looks beautiful.

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  33. 1CardCreatorNovember 6, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Beautiful tribute to your Mom and Dad Terri, I know they would be so proud of you for making it. Lovely memories in that picture of them together. Big hugs to you.
    ~Diane

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  34. Lucy EdmondsonNovember 6, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What a gorgeous card and a lovely photo of your Mum and Dad. Bet they loved you lots,

    Lucy x

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  35. Linda LedbetterNovember 6, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Terry, you created an absolutely gorgeous tribute to your beautiful parents! The photo is lovely-- what a handsome couple!-- and your use of gentle imagery and soft colors is wise and perfect, as are the butterflies and little hearts.

    I love this piece and am so touched that you shared your memories. I have no doubt your mom and dad are very proud of their kind, generous daughter.

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  36. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Terry
    Your parents would be so proud of your art achievements and you as a person. They surely were special people and you created the most wonderful tribute to both of them and I am not ashamed to say I am sitting here with a tear at my eye reading your post.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  37. Sugar Lump StudiosNovember 10, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I missed your beautiful tribute! What a lovely photo! It brings tears as I know the empty feeling you have! Hugs to you Miss Terry!

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