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Thursday, June 10, 2010

In Memory of Gabriel Amos

 A memory album for the family of Gabriel Amos.


What do you say when a young couple lose a child? I was at a loss for words, but so touched by this amazing family and how they handled this tragedy with the strongest of faith, grace and dignity I have ever seen.  I worked on this mini album for several weeks before I finished it. One of those projects that a crafter wants to pour their heart into, I wanted it to be perfect...for them to journal their memories of their dear baby boy.

Gabriel's Mom blogged about her pregnancy and the many joys and the many heartbreaks of her time carrying Gabriel. It is a very touching tribute and so emotional to read. Little  Gabriel had trisomy 18, a genetic disorder. Something I had never even heard about until this family had to face it. Little Gabriel would not survive birth, but I believe he is one of the most loved babies ever born.

This is a double sided accordian fold mini album. Here you can see both sides

Close up of the  back page and the front page

 I love you
To the moon and back again
To infinity and beyond
Forever and ever.

Details:

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I made a little brown box to hold the album   I used: 
Cricut embellishments, SU! DP and ribbon, Martha butterfly and  border punch, Penny Black puppy stamp,  Cuttlebug embossing folders, Hero Arts pearls, EK Success border punch, Fiskars wave punch, SU! little heart border punch and tab and slot punches, nestabilities, Sentiment is computer--taken from a children's book.

30 comments:

  1. That is one of the most beautiful and thoughtful gifts I have ever seen. I know the family will be thrilled, feel loved, and cherish it for all time.

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  2. This is so beautiful and so very thoughtful of you. It will be a precious gift to them.

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  3. It is perfect in everyway. What a thoughtful gift. Sure to be treasured.

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  4. This is the kind of gift you just can't buy in any store - it comes straight from the heart. I know it will be treasured for a lifetime! Absolutely gorgeous work Sue!

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  5. Very beautiful. Such a perfect gift in a difficult situation. It will be treasured!

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  6. Sue that is wonderful. I'm sure it was hard for you to make it knowing what it was for. HUGS!

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  7. what a sad story, and you, Sue, this memory album is just beautiful.

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  8. What a difficult project but you did a wonderful job on it!

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  9. Hunny a death is a difficult one but when its a young child its even worse! you have made such a wonderful job! what a lovely thing for them to treasure! Samantha :0)

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  10. Sue, this is a most beautiful and precious baby album, you did an awesome job! Such a sad reason for it but I'm sure they will really appreciate the love that was put into it.

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  11. Ohhhhhhhh...myyyy...word.....this album is INCREDIBLE! Sooooo beautifully detailed. Amazing work!

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  12. Sue, what a thoughtful, beautiful tribute for this family to remember their precious son. Can see that a lot of painstaking work went into it and the results are simply wonderful. This family will treasure your gift forever and will give them a place to remember their sweet boy.

    Beautiful job, girl friend, and I am sure an emotional ride for you. Well done.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  13. Omg Sue! This is just beautiful!!! Love all your details!

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  14. It is very plain to see that this was created with a great deal of deep love and caring for the family. So very special!

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  15. It is such a beautiful projects, you can definitely feel you have put your heart into it.
    Hugs
    Annika

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  16. So sad. But this is wonderful and is indeed perfect Sue
    Anne xx

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  17. Oh, what a sad story...
    It is so thougthful and touching to make this mini-album... You did an incredible job, Sue!

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  18. Beautiful gift! So kind and thoughtful of you Sue!
    Pam Going Postal

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  19. You are so thoughtful and generous to make them such a wonderful gift, Sue! I`m sure this will be treasured! It`s so very beautiful and perfect for saving memories... I love it!

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  20. So Sad Sue. You've made a beautiful little album. It's a lot of work. Love it.

    Hugs
    Anja

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  21. This is a gorgeous creation. You are always so thoughtful with the baby gifts (me included!).

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  22. this really is so beautiful, they will fill it with love and treasure it.

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  23. Wow Sue! Such a gorgeous album! I am sure they will love it!

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  24. FANTASTIC!!!! Love that paper, love your work muchly... BIG HUGS

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  25. It's beautiful Sue and a beautiful gesture for his parents who I'm sure will treasure it. Hugs, Chris

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  26. This is lovely, wonderful project!
    (lyn)

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  27. oh this is beyond BEAUTIFUL! The colours are so rich!!!

    okay now I have to say that in your post below....YOUR DESK LOOKS LIKE MINE!!! LOL.........
    hugz, Janiel

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  28. Oh, my Sue..I have lost a child in vitro and know how that poor mom feels...how special is this little memory book. I love the quote. Perfect! God bless you for your thoughtfulness.

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