Last weekend we had our first Winter Retreat and it was a HUGE hit!! I managed to get a lot done this time around. I have done these photo's in digital, but I wanted to get them on real paper - the traditional way. This was such a proud moment for me as a Mother and for Ashleigh in what was her very OWN decision. She came to me one day and said "Mom .. I really want to cut my hair." Of course I looked at her, those long beautiful golden, curly locks and asked "Why!?" She turned to me and said "For cancer Mom. I want to give my hair to someone who needs it more than I do and besides, it grows back." For a 10 year old to say that, on her own no less, I was both awed and so very proud of her that day. So, we made the appt with a friend of ours who was more than happy to do it. Brydee straightened her hair and off it went. Ashleigh looked beautiful with her new hair style!! Such a proud moment as a parent!!
Supplies:
- CTMH "Reflections" for the layout pattern idea
- CTMH "Roxie" paper and stickease
- CTMH Embellishments (all except "CUTE" and "UNIQUELY YOU"
Challenges Entered:
- Paper Lovin' Gals - Inspirational Photo (for me I was inspired by the colors, the shape of the photo's on the walls reminded me of 4x6 photo's, the flowers and also the butterflies - never be afraid to spread your wings to always achieve your dreams and goals)
- Child's Play - Storybook Inspiration "Guess How Much I Love You" (I just felt so much love for my daughter on this day, so very proud of her and what she did)
- Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #73 - Anything Goes
- Diva's By Design #22- Wings n Things (birds on my LO)
- Pile It On #7 - Heartfelt Thanks (someone will be very thankful for the gift of hair from my daughter)
- Craft Us Crazy #21 - Favorite Color/Favorite Embellishment (love pink and diecuts!)
- 2 Sisters #78 - I Heart You
- Truly Madly Crafty February Challenge - Ribbon and Bling
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteSuch a touching story and a beautiful layout for the pictures.
Thanks for joining our challenge this week.
Cheers
Kasey ~ in Oz
Paper Lovin' Gals DT
Awsome. You have a very generous daughter. Thanks for sharing this with us
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome thing for your daughter to do. She looks so cute with her hair cut. Your layout is awesome. Glad you had fun at your retreat. I am jealous.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful,giving thing your daughter did..you must be so proud!
Your layout is gorgeous and what a great thing to recoed!
Good luck over at TMC challenge.
Hugs
Tracy
xxx
What a beautiful layout to rememer this selfless act of kindness by your daughter! Thank you so much for sharing this with Pile it On this week!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Heather P
www.heather-p.blogspot.com/
A fabulous momento of a heart warming gesture, you must be so proud! Thanks for joining us at Divas!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
What a wonderful thing for her to do and you got some great photos and memories of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at Child's play this session.
What a lovely story, you have raised a great and generous girl. I am glad you took inspiration from the Paper Lovin' Gals picture this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along
Cheers
Monique
Karen... what a generous gift your daughter gave someone. Love the LO you did to remember it! thanks for joining Pile it on!!! - Kimberly DT ;)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous LO....you may be proud on your daughter.....thanks for playing with the Divas....hope to see you next week again!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
Your girl is beautiful inside and out. How sweet to donate her long hair.
ReplyDeleteYour layout and pictures are the perfect way to showcase her generosity and kindness.
Hugs and smiles
What a great layout and such a great story for it. Your Daughter is so special and she looks great with that new haircut. Thanks for joining us this week at the Paper Lovin' Gals.
ReplyDeleteHolly
Paper Lovin' Gals DT
This is such a great story! Hits close to the heart! Tell Ashleigh that she is touching alot of people by doing this! Love your 2-pager layout too! :-)
ReplyDeleteMichele F.
PLG DT
Karen that is sooo amazing about your daughter and wanting to donate her hair. Both me and my daughter have done it and LOVE that feeling!! wonderful page to capture the moment. thanks sooo much for playing along at Child's Play!!!!
ReplyDeleteCute! Thanks for playing along at Childs Play Challenges.
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