Monday, December 3, 2007

Natural Beauty

I made this layout for a friend I found through this wonderful hobby. I made it using the December kit of Badgirls.



Journaling hidden under photo:
It is amazing how this craft and the internet can bring together two people who live in different corners of the world.


It is amazing to know that true friendship can be found in places you would never think of.

It is amazing how one simple act of kindness from a person could bring courage and inspiration to another.

Alicia you have been an amazing miracle in my life. You gave me a gift of an "angel charm" and at the same time have given me the gift of courage and acceptance. You have been a friend even though we have not yet touched each other's hand. You have lifted me up and encouraged me at times of doubt even though I have not proven myself to you yet. For all these things I am grateful... grateful to have known you ... grateful to have the privelege to call you my friend.

You are a natural beauty... an angel on earth.

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your layout is lovely. More beautiful though, is the sentiments that accompany it. How very sweet of you to put your thoughts together for a special person. I have been thinking wonderful thoughts about a friend who is very far away this evening too, and then stumbled upon your site. Serendipity? Your kindness shines through your layout and words.

Benga said...

Such a heartwarming journaling! Complements this lovely page, such a great tribute really touching =)

Ania said...

Beautiful journaling - you're lucky to have found each others :) And your layout below - it's gorgeous!!

Cathy said...

This is wonderful! Isn't she a doll. You did such a wonderful job with the journaling!!!!

Alicia Sharp said...

Iris you are too sweet! I love the journaling as it comes from your heart! What can I say other than I have you fooled! LOL!! I am so honored to have you do a LO on me and it is beautiful!!!! I'm glad I was able to help you find something in life and maybe we will be lucky enough to meet one day! Thank you so much for doing this and you will never know how much you made my day! Thank you! You are an angel on earth as well!

Carla said...

Iris you LO is beautiful! And you are accurate in your journaling, I had the pleasure of meeting Alicia this summer and she is a gem! (or being from the south, maybe I should say a peach:) I am glad you are able to be friends, she is a special person to so many of us.

shadows of life said...

Iris, I admire ALL of your talents! And you definitely described Alicia accurately. She as amazing person....inside & out!
Your thoughts about her made me cry! SO sweet!! :)

Christine said...

such a beautiful LO with an equally beautiful journaling, Iris!

Jona Panesa said...

that was so sweet Iris.

~Nancy~ said...

Oh wow.. this is beautiful Iris!!! Your journaling is so warm and touching!!! GORGEOUS!

Anonymous said...

i would agree with all comments left for this entry...your layout is so beautiful and a meaningful journaling has made it perfect...it is so nice to see 2 people find that connection we know as friendship...so touching...

Malin said...

Beutifull an heartwarming journaling!
Inspiring as always!
Hugs/Malin

Shannon said...

This is beautiful and a stunning tribute to a wonderful person! Alicia is the best!!!

Carla said...

Hey I know that FACE! Can I just say WOWOWOWOWOW! That is beautiful......wonderful job on that and she is so lucky that you made it for her! Shes lucky for sure after winning the Tim Holz prize....! Once again beautiful work!

kraftyladyincali said...

beautiful..your cutwork amazes me! What a treasure to have someone like you make a page like that for them! You freakin rock, sister!

Chrissy Le said...

That is so beautiful Iris!!!

Jasmin B said...

Wow!! That is so BEAUTIFUL!! Hits me to the core!! As I've made friends through the wonderful world of scrapbooking and the internet...I know the feelings exactly. Sometimes it's more than words can express...

Anonymous said...

hi really exhaustive blog. Keep it up. Click
here to check out my site - It's basically about a manual I've written on the language of music (music theory). I've also covered guitar technique.

thanks, j

p.s...visit my blog and sites in there - there's lots of free internet marketing reports and ebooks (that i've written)...and these are all available as free downloads.

thanks again!