MY FAMILY

 

 

"Families fill our lives with happiness and laughter leaving us memories to treasure today and forever after." With Christmas around the corner, being with our families is an important part of the festive season and so I would like to share a few of the layouts I have recently created after my trip to South Africa to visit my family. The first two are of my younger sister, Sonja- she is such a beautiful, kind and loving person and the friendship we share is very special; after 16 years of living on different continents the bond between us, is so still so very close.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I painted the butterfly with Kaisercraft antique white then used Versacolor ink to create the soft tones , added rhinestones, a brad and pearls. The stem and flowers got 3 layers of paint: olive, brown and antique white then Versacolor ink. Finally added Dimensional Magic to the stems and butterfly feelers. 

 

My cousin took this lovely photo of my dad and I- he literally beamed all week- being with his 2 daughters simply filled his heart with so much love and joy, it was overflowing! The time we had together I will cherish forever.

 "A father’s love warms the heart of his children forever." Thanks Dad for loving so generously! xox

 

 The photo was taken in her lovely garden and so this collection from Basic Grey, Periphery, suited the photo perfectly. 

 

 

 

 

I just loved designing this layout using the Kaisercraft Sweet Nothings collection- it is so beautiful with its lovely florals and soft colours- suited this photo of my sister and I with our dad- I liked the cursive font of the DADDY a2zscraplet title (cut off the -dy) which I sponge painted brown and olive green to tone in with leaves. The pearls and lace added the feminine touch!

The last layout is of my wonderful and much loved godmother and uncle whom I had the pleasure of visiting for 5 days.

 

 

"Family tie are precious threads, no matter where we roam, they draw us close to those we love, and pull our hearts towards home."

                                   Till next month, enjoy scrapbooking your precious family photos.
                                                                           Monica :)