I love to visit Czekoczyna ( Kasia Krzyminska ) and be inspired by her delicate, artsy pages. She, and some of her very creative friends, visit HERE to check out who they are, get together once a month and create a work inspired by a favourite song. Music is a massive part of my life; my blog is partly named after a hip-hop, rap band, so pages influenced by music and lyrics very much appeal to me. They call their challenge "Music-to make housework easier" and their pages are of course amazing and inspirational. This month the song they chose is one that has a very personal significance for me. I tend not to share too much personal stuff on my blog, I don't like to get too 'heavy', I like to keep it bright and breezy, but we all have things go on in our lives that cause our hearts to break and our heads to be troubled.
Two and a half years ago my youngest daughter was not in a good place. Since then she has shown incredible strength and determination to overcome some personal battles and has grown and matured into a wise, empathetic, beautiful young woman with a clear focus on what she wants her future to be, and how she can achieve it. So proud of her. This song by Sia is a reminder of her lost, darker days.
WOW WOW WOW Gayle... your page is simply divine, this has to be one of my all time favs!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breathtaking! I love your project!
ReplyDeleteStunning! And I looove the brightness of the roses against the bleakness...so uplifting!
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This layout is amazing, so full of meaning.. I hope your DD is doing much better now.. and music has been shown to affect moods either for uplifting or depressing... We need to be careful what we allow into our minds via music!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond beautiful, Gayle. Thanks for sharing this amazing piece of art.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo beautiful and touching. Thank you so much for taking part in our project and being so inspiring to me :)
ReplyDeleteWow! This is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post & artwork Gayle. Sounds like a great blog too - will pay a visit :) Amazing creation!!
ReplyDeleteWell this is stunningly amazing, unique! I saw that challenge and I love seeing your take on it!
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ReplyDeletegorgeous page Gayle, love the stamping on top around her head, with the little skeleton, (saying little things in our heads!!!!!!!) fabulous work :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't been blogging as much lately or leaving comments as there is just not enough hours in a day! But it's always fun to come here and see what you have been doing.
ReplyDeleteNo one does collage better than you, Gayle! This page is quite unique and wonderfully detailed as always. I think it is my fav of all the ones you have done! Just brilliant!
Hope you are doing well.
Sending big hugs your way,
Gaby
Oh wow this is seriously awesome!!!! Totally amazing artwork! Wow!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can really sense your Mom instinct in this one .... Mom's can see what's going on - and you've captured that. Lovingly and respectfully. "Good job" just doesn't say enough ....
ReplyDeleteSo amazing my friend. I So LOVE this. And I love the music as well.. So touching.
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Wow! This is sensational! And so glad your daughter has triumphed!
ReplyDeleteI agree, your project is absolutely amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThis layout is truly amazing.. I saw this in the paper people group on Facebook, and today I had to scroll down to find it again because it soo stunning! :) Thanks for sharing this gorgeous page!
ReplyDeleteGayle, this really is such an amazing and beautiful piece of 'art', and a wonderful tribute to your daughter and the struggles she has come through..... your work is always so amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Kasia and her friends are truly amazing! too bad you guys live on different continents or else you'd have a tagged spot at their scrappy table. I remember those difficult times and how your art reflected your thoughs. Always such incredibly beautiful work and so intriguing with lots and lots of little itty details that have a meaning. I am so glad your daughter is giving herself the gift of life. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Fantastic colors and composition!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive LOT! Smart idea with the hair))
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