Hi there! I wanted to say THANKS to the talented ladies who kindly left me a sweet comment about my recent loss… They really meant a lot to me… Thanks from the bottom of my heart …
Karen Hasheck • ~amy~ • Bev W.
alicecarman • Virginia Lu • Margaret
Ashley Cannon Newell • Kryssi Ng • AnitaRex
alice wertz • Kasha • Jocelyn
stempelwolfanne • Kine • Nette
Well, Virginia Lu was right about “crafting” as a healing therapy. So last week, I created a couple of pages of my Jackie . Jackie was with us for thirteen and half years, so as you can imagine, I still have a bunch of pictures of her that need to be included in our Family Album. I also thought that Margaret’s idea of creating a photo book is actually a brilliant idea
So that is something that I have added to my ”to do list” for later this summer. For now I think I have a good start… I created a double page layout, with some of the pics that I shared with you the other day, basing my design on a fabulous sketch that I saw at the BasicGray Blog… 
The paper collection and Embellishments that I used are by Queen & Co. (I loved them!)…

I also added some Paper Flowers by Hero Arts, just because the color scheme was a bit on the masculine side… and eventhough my Jackie with her cute mustache and big eyebrows
was indeed a sweet furry girl…

I complemented the design with some buttons, sequins and gems here and there… As well as some paw prints that I drew in my mac and cut with my Silhouette…


Thank you for visiting
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
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July 12, 2012 at 6:44 am
tsurutadesigns
Oh Mariana, your layouts are wonderful tribute to Jackie:)
July 12, 2012 at 6:54 am
Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche)
I’m so sorry for your loss, pets are like children so I completely understand… what a beautiful page you have done and you will have something to always look back and smile on.
July 12, 2012 at 7:03 am
Nette
So precious, just perfect layouts. I know how hard this is, but I have found scrapbooking to be therapeutic
July 12, 2012 at 8:36 am
Virginia Lu
LOVE your layout, Mariana! The elements and colors are so sweet and beautiful!It warms my heart to know that you created such a memorable (and beautiful) page of Jackie! And now you see this page, you can’t help feeling blessed and happy. May you continue to create and heal!
July 12, 2012 at 9:36 am
Dana
Such a cute puppy! So glad you found some solace in scrapbooking your darling dog!
July 12, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Stephanie Pezolet
I am very sorry for your loss Mariana.
Your doube-page spread is absolutely stunning! Not only are you uber talented at card making, but your scrapbboking skills rock as well. Thanks for sharing your creations with us
July 12, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Margaret
I love the scrapbook pages you made. Your embellishments and paw prints really add a special element to your pages.
July 13, 2012 at 12:00 am
alicecarman
What a great idea! Thank you for the special shout out, but I totally relate to how you feel and I wish I could give you a big hug. Breath in and out everyday and little by little you’ll be able to say Jackie’s name without tearing up.
July 13, 2012 at 1:31 am
alice wertz
awww…. i adore those cute photos of Jackie and the layout! such a wonderful way to remember her of. amazing details, too. love love this! sending you big hugs! =)
July 13, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Sav O'G
SO SORRY I missed your post about your little pup! Praying for you and your family!!!
LOVE this LO! LOVE those papers and the emebellies:) Great way to remember Jackie:)
July 13, 2012 at 4:50 pm
just4crafters
Sorry for your loss. Your pages are just beautiful! This is great therapy and a wonderful way to remember your precious baby. All the best ~Sophia
July 13, 2012 at 11:57 pm
Ange Kelly
I think the combination of all the ‘blues’ look great. And I I so love your chevron flower!
July 14, 2012 at 2:43 pm
stempelwolfanne
This is so beautiful! I am lost for words.