Sunday, November 06, 2011

Because - OUAS nov 1st challenge

the challenge that is current at OUAS http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/november-1st-challenge.html is to use this sketch.

and journal about when you started scrapping and why you scrap... Well today is quite special to me because on the 6th November 2002 i got a phone call from our social worker to tell us we had an allocation of a little girl.. We had been waiting 8 years for this call.. and why i mention this is because my youngest daughter has been the catalyst for me to get into scrapbooking. One of the many things we had to do to become eligible to adopt was to create a "life story book" for our child, explaining how they came to be in our family.. I started this book in a 3 ring binder, using the pages to put in photos and the many documents we got during the process.. It was before we even had a computer, so it was hand written and looking at it now very primitive. but it is a book my daughter likes to look through over and over.. When she came home and life began  for her here I continued to add photos and things she did, like paintings from playgroup, then kindy.. and then when the book was too full to put any more in it, i wondered what i would do.. it was then in 2006 my friend Marlene took me to a scrapbooking shop and there i saw 'real' papers and albums so much better than a 3 ring binder.. and so in January 2006, i bought a real album and papers and began the creative process of learning how to make a scrap booking layout with photos and stories.  Then i began to do layouts for my older children, and then for myself.. so here i am over 5 years later, creating layouts, having a blog and making wonderful friends...  all BECAUSE i had to make a book for my daughter..
So the photo is of my daughter holding her life story book, quite special to me.. i will always remember that phone call....(9 years ago today) you have a daughter... not the usual way of finding out about your next child.. but a most remarkable precious way...
(if you have read all this, then thank you....!!)

Because.................






a close up of the layers.. i used the Miss Nelly range of papers from Kaiser...

thanks for coming by!

32 comments:

  1. Hey Lizzy, this is really precious ~ 'cos of the memories it evokes, what a lovely way to gain a daughter:):)

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  2. OH! WOW! LIZZY....
    Such a Beautiful Story & you have Scrapped it BEAUTIFULLY!!!!
    All the Lovely details & the Fussy Cutting are just DIVINE...
    SUCH a WONDERFUL & Special layout!!
    xx

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  3. What a beautiful story. Love the fussy cutting and love the Miss Nelly range of PP. Beautiful layout Lizzy

    Cheers
    Mary

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  4. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story. This is such a wonderful layout - the design, the idea behind it, the gorgeous photo, the story....all very precious.

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  5. Such a precious, touching story, Lizzy!! Gorgeous LO too!! So glad your dd's adoption brought her into your life and to scrapbooking! ~ Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  6. Lizzy, your story is so beautiful and so is your layout! Gorgeous work! Thank you so much for playing along at OUAS!
    Hugs ~Gerry~

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  7. gorgeous just love that clustering

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  8. Oh Lizzy this is just absolutely beautiful, just beautiful! Tks. for playing along with us at OUAS!

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  9. The story beahind this page is so wonderful.
    The page is a Beauty with your lovely girl and yummie layers and colors..cool work!
    byebye,Lean

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  10. ooo this is just gorgeous and love all the journalling :)

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  11. Just gorgeous Lizzy! Thanks for sharing your story, very special xoxo

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  12. a beautiful story from a very beautiful person...

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  13. What a lovely story and a fantastic layout. love the extensive cutwork you have done...looks amazing

    ps. i have meant to say thank you for your frequent visits to my blog, and all the love you leave me...much appreciated MWAH!

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  14. Oh, Lizzy, this is just so divine... truely. What a special layout and I love that you shared the story with us. I just love this Kaiser range (my fav actually) and you have done a beautiful job with it!

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  15. Oh I just loooooved reading your story. You have given me goosebumps. Your daughter is just beautiful and your page is such a showcase to your reason for beginning this "crazy" craft. Thank you for sharing and I would love to see your name in lights as a winner or feature. Good luck.

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  16. Your post brought tears to my eyes... so beautiful... your story, your daughter and your LO... all very precious. wow.

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  17. Beautiful LO...just love all that fussy cutting!

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  18. Hi Lizzy, this is so beautiful and precious! And what an amazing story! I'm sure your daughter must really treasure her life story book and all your subsequent layouts of her. She's so lucky to have you as her mom!

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  19. Wow what a beauitful Layout and what a wonderful story, very precious :)

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  20. Oh my, this is quite a stunning layout:) Your fussy cutting looks so amazing and I also love the soft pink and blue details. Plus this is such a beautiful and precious story:)

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  21. Lizzy I tried to comment on your post on Sunday but blogger was up to its tricks again...your post brought tears to my eyes...you are blessed to have been given the honour of raising such a beautiful child...I am sure you will help mould her into an absolute treasure....thanks for your sweet comments too.

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  22. Stunning page Lizzy and what a beautiful story behind it!! ADORE all the fussy cut elements which you have layered so beautifully and I love the way you have used those sweet little journaling tags!! :))

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  23. Oh, Lizzy...what a beautiful garden!!!!!!!!!! And the most beautiful flower is seating in the middle! I love it!!!!Thanks for sharing it with us at OUAS!!!

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  24. What a lovely story!! Just love all your cut elements!

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  25. Lizzy, this is absolute perfection! So pretty, love the journaling tags, the pretty floral accents, just a beautiful apge! Thank you for playing along with us at OUAS!

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  26. Such a beautiful story and BEAUTIFUL page.. precious! Thanks for playing along with us over att OUAS ...

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  27. beautiful page!
    Thanks for playing along with us at OUAS!

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  28. Beautiful page, such a precious and moving story!
    Thank you so much for playing with us at Once Upon A...Sketch!
    hugz
    irini

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  29. Gosh SO sorry it takes me forever to visit your blog. I am so busy these days. LOVE this Lizzy. Your story is so heartwarming and beautiful. The page equally stunning. Another great picture as well. Thank you always for your continued support of OUAS! Thanks for your kind words of encouragement on my blog too,. I am kind of doing OK. well..you know..not really but I gotta keep going. Take care always.

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  30. Oh Lizzy, this is such a precious story. You are a very talented journaller. I always enjoys your writings. This is such a beauiful layout of such a beautiful girl. Definately a winning one I think. Fingers crossed!!! Cheers Di xx
    PS Thanks for all your lovely comments on my blog.

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  31. Beautiful page!
    and..Beautiful Story!!
    Thank you for playing along with us!

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  32. Lizzy, Lizzy so much beauty surrounding your gorgeous girl.
    Stunning! Thanks for joining in our challenge.
    Jenix

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