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Gentle Comfort by Rina Kroes

The snow continues to fall outside and that is fine by me.  I don't have to get out in it; I just sit at home, safe and warm and enjoy its beauty from the livingroom window.  Still busy scrapping up a storm and trying to get all the memories floating around in my mind down on paper.  I would like to share this one with you.  I made it this morning using the Gentle Comfort Collection by Rina Kroes.  I just love the shades of coral, salmon and peach that Rina has used in this collection!

This photo of my Mother was made in 1966, and when I think of her, this is most often the image I have in my head. I was ten years old and I guess that is the first time in most young girls life when their Mother really truly is their very best friend. 

 The layout is entitiled "Rituals" and journaling reads:

"I often sat on the edge of her bed
and watched Mama get ready to
got to church. She would fuss with
her hair and claim it had a mind
of its own always in direct contrast
with her own.  She would powder
her nose and paint her nails,
and as she dressed, I would
tease her about her skinny
little chicken legs, and all those
other body parts which seemed to
hang lower with each passing year.
She confidently assured me that
she had generously shared those
same genes with me... 
You just wait, she exclaimed!
In the final step of her ritual,
she lifted the top of her pretty
pink box which had always sat
atop her dresser, and select some
little trinket... a treasure of her
heart that would adorn her neck
or add a touch of shimmer to her
ears and magically, to her eyes
for they also sparkled as she studied
her reflection in the mirror.
I said, You look pretty Mama.
She would smile."

Stay safe and warm!

CHERISHED by Rina Kroes

"Whether you are celebrating Valentine's Day, an engagement, wedding or anniversary, Rina's beautiful "Cherished" collection will provide plenty of refreshing inspiration for treasuring those romantic moments. This very feminine and slightly shabby vintage set is based on a delightfully youthful color scheme of pink-and-green. Colors range from vibrant fuchsia and honeysuckle to deep cerise, accentuated with fresh spring green, and toned with a delicate shade of cream and a kiss of soft rose pink. Included in this download you will receive 12 beautifully blended and textured background papers (12x12 inches). Also included (not shown on preview) are 7 matching solid-color papers. All of the elements come in BOTH pre-shadowed and un-shadowed versions (where drop shadows are only used where needed for added realism) and include the following: decorative stone arbor with trailing foliage and flowers; branch with 3 bleeding hearts; bundle of blossoms tied with ribbon; foliage with assorted pink flowers; hanging sweet pea flowers; large pink rose; white rosebud; 5 rose petals in assorted colors; white-and-pink fabric flower; pale pink flower; ivy corner; leaves; small cerise flower; crochet flower with pearl insert; tiny crochet rose; heart-shape frame of roses; circle frame of rickrack and crochet flowers; pearlescent pink frame; ornate silver frame; deckle edge photo frame; wooden swan; crackled decoupage box with lid and hearts; green glass swirl; tapestry brooch with tiny pearl insets; hanging silver embossed heart on string; brad with pearl insert; heart gem; gem circle; transparent embossed glass tag; silver filigree butterfly ornament; note card with decorative corners; oval tag with flowers and hanging string; curled ribbon; green ribbon/bow; 12-inch lace and pearl trim."

 Here are some of the pages I have created so far with this lovely collection and follow all the way to the end and you may find a Valentine just for you!!

 

 

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And don't forget to run over to Rina's blog, The Reluctant Recluse to pick up another beautiful CHERISHED gift!

ENJOY and HAPPY SCRAPPIN!