Wednesday, August 17, 2011

High......Green, green, grass of home







This is for Once Upon A Sketch (first two lines of journaling from song). This was a hard lo to do, been wanting to do one, and this challenge encouraged me to do it! I had to have my best friend, and companion of 17 years put down 3 weeks ago, and it was by far the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Her nickname was "High", so that's where the title came from! (She sold alot "higher" then we wanted to spend, but bought her anyway....hence the nickname High!!) When my mother passed away a few years ago, one of her request's was to have a family friend sing "The Green, green, grass of home" by Johnny Cash, so I thought that would be appropriate for this lo. The picture of High was taken at a show where she won it all!! I love that pic of her! I made it black and white to stand out againest the papers I used, which are some older ones from my stash. I did a bunch of cut work, and distressed all the papers too. Thank you for stoppin' by and takin' a look at High! Teresa*

9 comments:

  1. wow, Toni..This is really gorgeous. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful baby. Love love the Blossomwood choice of papers. So beautiful and your design is stunning. I really love this one. But you already know I love all of your work. So sorry to hear of your tremendous loss.
    Big Hugs,
    Lisa

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  2. Such a beautiful page and I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope scrapping brings you comfort I know it does for me.

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  3. WOW....beautiful page and wonderful tribute, I am so sorry for your loss. But this is such a beautiful page, and the handcutting and the details......just gorgeous!!! Thanks for playing again at OUAS!

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  4. So sorry to hear that...The layout is beautiful although the pictures of it are very dark.I love the papers you used!Thanks for playing at OUAS!!!

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  5. What a beautiful tribute , your page is just endearing!

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  6. Toni, you did an amazing job.....love your take on Nadia`s sketch! Thank you for playing along at OAUS! ~Gerry~

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  7. LOve this page with the beautiful layering.
    I tried to comment several times yesterday, but NO.
    So happy Blogger seems to be my friend today!
    Thanks so much for playing along at OUAS!!

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  8. Wow this is such an amaaaazing page! Thanks so much for playing at Once Upon a Sketch!!

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