It's that time again! Here is what I created with several papers from the "Geo-Hectic" line by We R Memory Keepers:
For a change of pace, I decided to make a decorative garland for my youngest son's room. I used a star template I found on the net, cut out the stars and folded the paper in 2 different directions to make the 3D effect. (A tutorial to follow on The Scrapping Bug's Blog or Message Board.)
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My son recently had a tumour removed from the space between his cerebellum and brain. It has been over 4 months since the surgery and he had shown no ill effects.
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But after a routine opthalmologist appointment, post-surgery, we found that Bryn had lost most of the sight in his left eye, due to the pressure and swelling caused by the tumour.
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At this time, there is no way to recover his vision. We were shocked to have this news, but Bryn took it all in stride!
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Kraft envelope: Maya Road
Letter stickers: Basic Grey, Doodlebug, Making Memories
Punches: Fiskars
Jewels: Kaisercraft
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The Spring Sprint is the annual fundraiser for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
This year, we participated.
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Bryn ran most of the 5Km with Daddy and Aunt Megahn, while the rest of us tried to keep up.
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The run in Toronto raised over $160 000- well over their goal.
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I based this layout on a sketch from "Sketch Support."
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Punches: Fiskars
Gold ink: Colorsnap
Stamps: HeroArts
Letter Stickers: Doodlebug, Basic Grey
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Our little lady let go of the training wheels early this spring! I really wanted to use this paper for a girly layout and it was quite a challenge. I stuck with a monochromatic blue patterned paper and layered stitching, thread-wrapping and pennants over some actions shots taken nearby our home.
Chipboard Title: Maya Road
Letter stickers: Basic Grey
Thread: DMC
Brads: Bazzill
Rub-on: Kaisercraft
Mini letter Stickers: Cosmo Cricket
Thanks for checking out this very long post!!