Celebration of Life ~ My Mom and Keepsake Project Life Memory Keeping Messages

I know it's been a while since you've heard from me.  For those of you that don't know,

sadly my mom passed away last month.

 

My mom:  Margarita Garcia, 94.5, an independent woman at the core, Margarita learned at a young age how to take care of herself.  Growing up in San Bernadino, California she faced struggles and being an orphan in the midst of the depression.  Through those difficult years, she persevered and eventually found contentment when starting a family with her husband, John.  Living the charmed life, Margarita enjoyed surrounded by her family, always loving and supported her loved ones.  She was an exceptionally strong, patient and precious individual who will be greatly missed.  She lived in her little White House, the one her and her beloved husband John, my dad, built together for them of 66 years.



Mom & I (Marian)

She know's I am trying to be creative again. 

 

I would like to share with you at my moms memorial reception I had all our guests family and friends write down some of their fond memories of my mom.  Later down the road I'd will document these lovely messages in a memory album traditionally or scan the memory messages for a digital memory book.  A few years back I created a book in honor of my dad and while I was creating it I found it to be quite theraputic and very healing. 

I specifically pulled out the Project Life 4x6 blank white cards.

Stampin' Up! Project Life has 4" x 3" Grid Cards #136528 white with gray grid lines.
Blank on back.

Love that it becomes a keepsake (below).

Lovely messages left from family and friends about my Mom.   

Ideas ...

What: Celebration of Life, Birthdays, Anniversaries,Wedding Guest Book & more!

Who: Together for our family & friends

Where: A sign placed at each table of the reception/party/gathering

Why: If it's for a wedding it’s a tradition to have guests sign in upon arrival, but how FUN is it in this format of combining pictures of the new couple with those notes of love + support – right!?

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Love Happy CA Goats! SU Project Life Pocket Pages/New 2014 Catalog is here!

Project Life is a back to basics approach to memory-keeping.

This system is so simple it's revolutionary.

Project Life is a solution-based approach to scrapbooking that was created to simplify the process in order to allow you more time to enjoy life! It requires no glue, no scissors, and no skills of any kind. The design of our products takes the guess work out of layout design so that you can focus on recording your everyday moments through your photos and journaling. The simple design is stylish and makes it possible for you to complete more pages in less time. 

(left side)

We took a family day trip to Harley Farms Goat Dairy is a restored 1910 dairy farm, with 200 alpine goats on nine acres of pasture in Pescadero, California. The farm grew from six pet goats to today's herd, with their delicious, critically-acclaimed cheese.

A cute female goat kept kissing the camera lens. 

 

Typed the date with my new old manual typewriter. 

A cute birdie resting on a friendly goat enjoying some autumn sunshine. Four You stamp set #130535 stamped "Hello" with Stazon Jet Black ink right onto the photograph and the "woo hoo" is from the stamp sat Just Sayin' comes in wood or clear.

   Ready to step up your Project Life pages but still want to create quickly?  The SU Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack has exactly what you need to compliment and jazz up your pages.

Includes:

4 3” x 4” specialty laser-cut cards

4 Alphabet/number cardstock sticker sheets

4 element cardstock sticker sheets

1 acetate accents sheet

8 wood accents

2 epoxy stickers

4 arrow paperclips

1 roll washi tape (5 yards)

Project Life Point and Click #135787 $15.95

Project Life Day to Day #135785 $25.95

These versatile, all-clear stamp set makes is the perfect complement to any of our Project Life Card Sets and Accessory Packs. Filled with versatile designs for helping document your everyday events, this set will add that extra personalized touch to your projects. Created for reliability and reusability, you’ll find that our photopolymer is not only top-quality, but allows for perfect placement every time. Pair with our Cards & Labels Project Life Framelit dies for making easy labels.

Set Quantity: 42 stamps

Apply adhesive-backed dots to Candy Dots Brad Bases (sold separately) to create your own 3/16" colored brads. Or skip the brad base and apply them directly to paper.

* Available in color collections

* 100 pieces: 10 ea. of 10 colors

Display and protect your photos with SU 12x12 Project Life Photo Pocket Pages #135294 $6.95. These high-quality, crystal clear and archival-safe pages will allow you to easily add photos, Project Life cards and memorabilia all on the same page. Pair with our Project Life Album and Project Life Card Collections to create a complete keepsake.

Quantity: 12 pages (2 each of 6 designs)

Acid Free, Lignin Free

Works with most 3-ring binders

2 exclusive designs

It's here - the unveiling of the 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

All supplies Stampin' Up! ... unless noted.

Recipe ...
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Stamps: SU Project Life Day To Day Photopolymer Stamp Set #13785, SU Project Life Point & Click Photopolymer Stamp Set 135787, Just Sayin' Wood, Clear and Word Bubbles Framelits available
Ink: Stazon Jet Black
Paper: SU Cardstock Vellum, Whisper White
Accessories: SU 12x12 Project Life Photo Pocket Pages #135294 $6.95, Everyday Adventure Project Life Card Collection, Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack 135301, SU Candy Dots Bright 130931, SU Project Life Journaling Pens #135304, Cards & Labels Project Life Framelits Dies #135707, Word Bubbles Framelits #132968, Dimensionals

New 2014-2015 catalog
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How To: Paper, Photo, Flower Plant Pot Decor (no water needed)!

Are you ready for Mothers Day yet?  You can make this in one hour or less!

Add photos of your family members, pets, friends!



Here's a picture of mom on her 94th young Birthday. 

This can be for Birthday, Valentines, Mothers Day, Teachers or a Just Because gift. 

 

Here's How:

A piece of Florist green foam block cut to size or Styrofoam and a open pot glued to fit.



Wilton Lollipop Sticks.  I used 6" inch and 8" inch sticks. 



With your punches, punch out your face photos with the SU 1" inch Circle Punch (#119868), apply one dimensional and with your paper scraps or DSP punch with the SU Blossoms Punch (#125603).  In the both the current and new catalog.

With my hot glue gun applied a small amount of hot glue to the lollipop stick

and the punched flower.  Real simple. 



Happy Birthday to Mom!!!  Mom, Mandy (my daughter) and me!





I found this fabulous flower pot idea from Pinterest and is pinned in my PhoTo IdEas
board ... come "follow" me and check it out.

All supplies Stampin' Up! ... unless noted.

Recipe ...

no stamps, no ink.
Paper: DSP or just scraps = SU Polka Dot Parade DSP paper (#126902 available while supplies last thru May 31, 2014)
Accessories: Photos, Blossom Punch (#125603), 1" inch Circle Punch, a piece of florist green foam block cut to size or styrofoam, hot glue gun, glue stick, Stampin' Dimensionals, Lollipop Sticks, Shredded confetti

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Heartfelt Banner Kit, Celebrating a 94th B-i-r-t-h-d-a-y!!!

Celebrating my mom's 94th Birthday with the Stampin' Ups! Heartfelt Banner Kit.  Get this exclusive product FREE with a qualifying purchase!  Easy to make in ten minutes! My daughter Mandy with her Grandma.  Mom is really a 49er at heart. Heartfelt Banner Kit #133514
Price: $0.00
Get this exclusive product FREE with a qualifying purchase! Home décor that’s easy and cute! Kit includes • 6 die-cut Designer Series Paper banners (3 each of 2 designs; largest banner: 2-1/2" x 4") • 5 doilies (4" diam.), 9 felt balls (1") • 9 die-cut fabric canvas banners: 2 each of 3 designs (largest banner: 3-3/4" x 5"), 3 each of 1 design  (3" x 5") • 7 mini wooden clothespins • 2 pieces of Natural Linen Thread (6' ea.) • 1 needle (2-1/8") My Stampin' Up! Shop Sale-A-Bration Brochure HERE

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Pop 'n Cuts CARD for Mother's Day!

Greetings!  Yes, I know I'm a little late posting my Mothers Day card ... so here it is!  Several months ago I made this over at my SU upline Brenda Keenan's unit meeting but finished it later at home. Gave it to mom for Mothers Day and personalize it with a photo.

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(front)

(inside of card)

Yep, that's my mom (photo taken in 1945) ... chic, stylish and a first class lady.

On the outside this card is very simple and straightforward.   Karen Burniston is the creator of this magnificent Pop N Cut die.   She is a well known designer and papercrafter and has teamed up with Stampin’ Up! to create this exclusive die for them.  

Insert in the Card Base Pop 'n Cuts Die to cut a fun pop-up card! Embellish the dress form with a dress you cut using the Dress Up Framelits Dies and add a photo for fun!

Here's a photo of mom this evening.  Tonight, I tucked her in bed and she actually let me take a picture of her wearing her adorable Peanuts night shirt.  Shes is the cutest little 93 years young lady I've ever seen. Sweet dreams mom!

All supplies Stampin' Up! ... unless noted.

Recipe ...

Stamps: Hero Arts (sentiment)
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Sycamore Street DSP-retired
Accessories: Card Base Pop 'n Cuts, Dress Form Pop n' Cuts, Dress Up Framelits Dies, Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, misc. SU buttons-retired

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The Way We Were Mini Album

I made this mini album for mom as a Mothers day gift.  The front is chipboard shaped as a camera covered with miscellaneous scrapbook paper, lace and rhinestones. The coil is decorated with cream color seam binding tied in little bows and draped.  Placed in the center is a 3" inch round mirror and circled with black rhinestones.   

Above is a few scattered black and white photographs of Mom and Dad in their early years. 

All grown up then and now.  Background photo taken by me (1989) of grandkiddies sitting in front of their grandparents home.  Far left Matthew, Brooke, Mandy, Marcus (and Mom). 

 

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