Aren't those vintage buttons yummy???!!!!!
There is a mix of chipboard and felt stars....
These resin wings from Melissa Francis are to die for!!!!
Some Core'dinations cardstock goodies...including 2 embossed sheets.
Now, it's time for me to share my design team layouts with you. I have created 5 and will share one today and the rest over the next 4 days. Of course, several of these SFTIO layouts will be a bit more personal than what I am accustomed to posting, but I am ready to share more of my thoughts and feelings with the rest of the world. This first layout hits a really touchy subject with me....trying to conceive our first child. As many may know, this road has not been easy for Brandon and I. I won't go in to details, but just know that having babies is not easy for all of us out there. It is a tough and emotionally draining road, but we have faith and whatever will be, will be. I think for me, the idea of becoming a mother has almost been a mission. It seems to be all I ever think about. I focus so hard on achieving that one goal that I have been denied and it has been so hard on me. There are days when I want to throw my hands up at the whole thing and quit. There are days when I cry. There are days when I want to scream at the top of my lungs. There are days when the thoughts send me into depression. But scrapbooking these feelings has helped me out tremendously. With this page, I make a vow to not stress over it any more. I cannot change what will or will not be. I'm just going to forget it and see what happens. Here is my page...."Set Free"
Ahhhh! I can't tell you how empowered I feel today! I feel more brave than I ever have! It is such a wonderful feeling not to hide what I'm thinking and to be able to have the courage to stand up and say it, well, it's just fabulous! I am planning to put all of these layouts in a special album for me. I want to keep it for me always as a reminder of what I was feeling at a particular point in my life. I hope this will inspire you to scrap any emotions you might be having. Scrap about courage and what it means to you. Again, if you are not this type of scrapper, I hope you can gleam some inspiration from the design of this layout or the colors, anything really.
Now, if you are into this style of scrapping, I highly recommend that you hop on over to the gallery at SFTIO. My fellow DT sisters have done a phenomenal job with this kit! There is so much to see! Go HERE if you would like to check that out! I promise you WILL BE inspired!!!
I hope all of you have a fabulous weekend! Be sure to check back to see my other reveals if ya want! Yall have a safe, wonderful 4th of July!
And as always, thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog! Happy Scrappin'!!!!!
PS!!!! I almost forgot! Today is the first! I have a new article going up in the July issue of Scrapstreet!!! Go HERE to check it out if ya want! While you are there, check out the whole issue...it is super yummy!!!!!
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7 comments:
Aymee, that is gorgeous! I love your honesty and strength...I will tell you to STOP trying and it will happen...set yourself free from that stress. I don't know how many people have said to me they stopped trying and it just happened. I know you will become a mom...I know you will be a GREAT mom! I wish more mothers were as committed and passionate as you are! There would be a lot less sad children in this world! Sending you HUGS my dear! And looking forward to more designs from you with this kit! Great job! xoxo Amanda (from IASC)
wow girl. your post is so powerful!! i absolutely love that page that you shared and your enthusiasm for this concept. it is an honor to be part of this team with you! <3
Aymee, what a beautiful layout! I'll pray that someday you'll be a mom, I know you'd be a great one. Thanks for sharing and I hope you will relax and maybe that will help. Shari (cricutrookie)
Aymee-What an awesome and touching page! Congrats on the new DT.
On the subject--less stress--more fun--more relaxing. Pregnancy came fairly easy to me, a couple of months longer for the second one. When you are 'trying' it definitely can be stressful, I remember thinking about women that have struggled for much much longer than I did , and I am sure it is very difficult. It's such a little window...and then another whole month to wait. I think it really can happen when you're just not trying--I think of how many times I have heard of people who have decided to stop trying for a biological child. They go through the lengthy adoption process--and once that is finalized--they end up pregnant! Any child is a blessing, and I know you have such an awesome relationship with your mom, I'm sure you are eager to have that with your own child. You're young--you're doing fantastic scrappy work--enjoy your time--babies will come when they come...and then you will be an awesome mommy!
WOW-WOW-WOW!!!
You ARE a beautiful person!
I love this page for more reasons than one. My husband and I were very fortunate for our first child, it happened instantly. We have struggled since. We are so lucky to have been granted him. My heart goes out to you and your husband! It sounds like you would be wonderful parents. Hang in there and stay strong.
Thank You for sharing your creations and your thoughts because it not only helps you but so many others out here!
you are a blessing Aymee...don't every forget that. He has a plan for you. You know it and I know it. Sometimes we get so darned patient waiting for it. Hugs!
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