This month's group post for Papertrey Ink is a sweet tribute to mothers. Nichole has designed a new stamp set for the month called Mother. It is complete with beautiful sentiments and phrases celebrating all things mother :) We as a Design Team were challenge to use her new set and create a card and gift ensemble.
I love to think about my mom as I create something just for her...so many memories flood my mind and it's a wonderful way of combining memories and transforming them into something representative of my life with her as a child and now as I watch her love my own little girl. I adore my mom....and would love to share a picture of the three of us, on a very special day in our lives.
See how she just beams as she looks at my little girl...I love that...she still does it today :) On this day, we had just experienced the most monumental occasion in all my life. We had to wait until my little one was 6 months old to legally adopt her....so a few days before this, we had become her parents legally....and on this day, we were able to become her parents for eternity as we took her to the St. George Temple and had her sealed to us for all eternity. I didn't want to let go of her...she was the most beautiful little angel I'd ever, ever seen. There my sweet mother is, by my side...holding me up as she always does. We have always had the closest of mother and daughter relationships. I can honestly say we have never argued...I have never raised my voice at her or disrespected her. She and my dad taught my brothers and I to love them with all of our might and had a way of drawing us to them in such a way we never wanted to disrespect or disappoint them. To this day, when I cry, so does my mom, and when she cries, so do I....we talk too many times each week to number...she drops everything when we come for a visit and spoils my little one with the most beautiful unconditional love I have ever witnessed....I love you mom.
So....just a little something for the most beautiful mother I know.
All of the supplies, cutting instructions, and step-by-steps for this project will be available through Nichole's blog. Enjoy.
And...here are links to the many beautiful projects designed by the other Papertrey Ink Designers:
Becky Oehlers, Betsy Veldman, Dawn McVey, Debbie Olson, Geny Cassady, Heather Nichols, Lauren Meader, Lisa Johnson, Mish Wooderson, and Niki Estes.
Melis
What a beautiful post. Isn't knowing that your family is sealed for eternity one of the most amazing blessings?! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Erica M. | March 12, 2009 at 09:36 PM
Wow, Melissa, thank you for sharing that! I was once a social worker that worked with adoptions & it so warmed my heart to see children with their forever families. God bless you on your journey through motherhood & your mom's journey through grandmahood. It's so special to see that light in our parents' eyes :)
Posted by: Tina | March 12, 2009 at 09:38 PM
What a lucky mother you have... you are such a Gem Melis!I teared up when I read your entry.I love you project too... you make gold look delicious!
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | March 12, 2009 at 09:49 PM
OH MY! I cried when I read your post!! OH MY!!! What an incredible story! Thanks for sharing it with us Melis :)) You are just the sweetest ever. Such a kind heart and if I had a sister, I could only wish she would be as wonderful as you!
Posted by: Becky | March 12, 2009 at 09:51 PM
amazing, thanks for sharing your thoughts. This project is my favorite of yours, beautiful.
Posted by: Samantha Sib | March 12, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Oh.. I feel just that same way about my sweet momma! You post and your creation.. just BEAUITFUL M!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | March 12, 2009 at 11:05 PM
WOW! What a stunning gift. I didnt know your daughter was adopted! HOLY MOLY its weird because I think she looks so much like you based on photos I've seen. She is very special indeed! You can always feel the love you have for her in your posts. You are all blessed to have eachother.
Posted by: [email protected] | March 12, 2009 at 11:58 PM
What a lovely photo Melissa! I have a beautiful relationship with my Mom to :) she is my best friend ! and Love these creations so much! Just so gorgeous!! I am working right now in some mother's day cards!! now I feel more inspired! ;) TFS!
Posted by: Beatriz Jennings | March 13, 2009 at 01:24 AM
Beautifull card!
Posted by: Maria Therese | March 13, 2009 at 02:40 AM
Beautiful post Melissa, thanks for sharing your story. Your banner and card are so adorable!
Posted by: Annette | March 13, 2009 at 05:01 AM
What a beautiful post, Melissa and I adore these projects...wow!! Such eye candy! Your mom will adore them too.
hugs~
Dani
Posted by: Danielle | March 13, 2009 at 06:30 AM
Isn't is wonderful to have your Mom as a best friend! I love it. Beautiful post and love your projects. Colors are simply eye candy.
Posted by: Kris | March 13, 2009 at 07:01 AM
Wow! Just beautiful and any Mom would love to get this beautiful set. Thanks for the great post! You will inspire alot of people.
Have a great Mother's Day!
Posted by: Charlette | March 13, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Well, the tears have welled up in my eyes and are about to overflow. Thank you for sharing such a personal post. I adore the B&W photo of the three of you and of course it goes without saying, your artwork and ode to your mother. The apple never does fall too far from the tree, now does it? Blessings to each of you.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | March 13, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Oh, a tear is in my eye...that is so sweet...that little girl is the luckiest of girls ever! Beautiful project that you made....just stunning, actually...!!
Posted by: Katie W. | March 13, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Stunning! What a wonderful picture of the three of you!
Posted by: Laurie Star | March 13, 2009 at 09:12 AM
WOW Melissa, that is a BEAUTIFUL story!! And I love that picture!!! Thanks for sharing such a grat story with us!! And beautiful creations to go with that story!!
Posted by: Char | March 13, 2009 at 10:18 AM
What a beautiful tribute to your mom, Melissa! I love your banner and card, too! Your style is so beautiful and classic.
Posted by: Niki Estes | March 13, 2009 at 10:26 AM
I have to say, I could not hold back the tears when reading your post. (Of course I had to at one moment because my youngest asked me a question).
I have been lucky to be sealed to my parents and 2 of my siblings. I hope to soon be sealed to my husband and 2 boys. It is a wonderful blessing and I look forward to being a forever family with a wonderful husband and boys Heavenly Father has blessed me with.
I love your project. What a great tribute to a wonderful mother.
TFS!!!
Posted by: Melissa D. | March 13, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Very pretty project for any mom!
Posted by: fink | March 13, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Beautiful work Melissa, and what a beautiful tribute to your lovely mother. I share many of the same feelings about mine, I just wish she lived closer.
happy weekend!
Posted by: rae | March 13, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Melissa your story touched my heart. At the age of 16 I became a mom, after 14 mos, I was forced to give my daughter up. 7 days before her 18th birthday she hunted me down and has been with us ever since. I love respect, and thank her adoptive mom for having that same love that I had for my baby. Thank you for sharing your little blessing with us
Posted by: Justine | March 13, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Now that is a relationship that I would love to have with my mum. Your story made me so happy for you but sad for me. I hope that I can be that kind of mum for Lilly. I'm afraid though sometimes we do raise our voice to each other...
I don't know where to gather the strength needed to raise a 5 year old when she is so darn stubborn like me. Sigh... do you have any tips?
Posted by: Mel Nunn | March 13, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Oh, Melissa, this is SO beautiful! I knew that you were a perfect mom (as much as humans can be!), but I'm inferring that you are exactly the same as a daughter. You are an amazing person and artist.
Posted by: Debbie Olson | March 13, 2009 at 07:04 PM
How lucky you are to have such a beautiful relationship with your Mom. I don't but I hope my daughters and I will be as close as we are now,later. In your writting and craft it is apparent your love for her.
Posted by: helen | March 13, 2009 at 08:55 PM