celebrating mothers...

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

Comments

[Hilary Kanwischer]

What a beautiful photo of the 3 of you. :) Beautiful projects too. Have a wonderful weekend. :)

[Debra]

Thanks for posting the picture of yourself, your daughter, and your mom. That's a very touching story and you're a very lucky woman!

[Kelly]

I love the photo! It is so beautiful and touching! How I miss my Mom each and every day since she passed away last April--the time we had on earth together flew by so, so quickly. I'm so happy for you that you have a wonderful relationship with your Mom and daughter too---they are so lucky to have you!!

[Carol]

Oh Melissa, You brought a tear to my eye, I think it is wonderful that you such a special relationship with your Mum, I never did with mine, but I have a beautiful daughter, and grandaughter both of which I adore, I also have a very special relationship with my Dughter-in-Law. We are truly blessed.
Thank you for sharing.

Hugs CarolX

[Paola Norman]

Gorgeous creations. Your mom would be proud! Thanks for sharing a bit of your mom with us.