I was working on a project using photos of my mom from her childhood to the day she got married (photos of THAT project to come in a day or 2), so I decided to use up the extra photos and add them to my Carousel Note Card Purse project (see this post for more details).
We lost my mom to cancer in 2006, and I really miss her, so I have been feeling the need to have some photos of her nearby me lately. Although obviously I never knew her when she was so young, I know this will help!
I’ve had several questions about how I attached the ribbon handle and realized I didn’t take a photo of the back of the project.. but I did it the same way that Jan Tink did: add Jumbo Eyelets in the back 1/2 of the carousel note, and tuck the ribbon inside the eyelet holes. I added Sticky Strip to hold the ribbon ends down… just in case. I "snailed" the new Chocolate Chip Poly Twill ribbon onto the Groovy Guava double stitched ribbon…. kinda cool, huh?











I was impressed at your first posting of this project, but with your mother’s pictures it is even more stunning. It is as if that DSP were made to coordinate with her photos. Beautiful work, Patty!
Well, I didn’t think this project could get any better but you proved me wrong! The pictures add that perfect element to this project! Your Mom is beautiful. I love the picture on the blue scallop circle. She looks so happy in that one. I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom and I hope looking at these pictures bring you wonderful memories of her. Love and hugs to you Patty!
Lorraine
Oh, one more thing…I am really loving the new picture on your header! Wish I was there right now. :0)
Thanks for the happy daydreams of the beach.
Lorraine
What a lovely tribute to your mom. I’m sure she’s smiling down on you at this very moment and missing you as much as you miss her. God Bless you. Hugs. ej
Oh Patty ~ this is so awesome! What a nice keepsake for such beautiful pictures. I love ‘old’ pictures, your Mom was so pretty!
Love the purses, now I need to be off to make some 🙂 Super work, as always!
Hugs,
Joani
Oh Patty what a project to cherish. It looks gorgeous with your mom’s photos. What a wonderful keepsake you have. Now I really need to make one of these.
Patty,
I love this paper with these b/w pictures! It all goes so nicely together. I might have to try one of these projects now, darn you 😉
Maria
Oh sweetie, I’m so sorry about your mom. I can only imagine how much you must miss her. What a beautiful way to pay tribute to her and for you also to feel closer to her. I have no doubt that she was very proud of you and would continue to be very proud of the woman, wife and mother that you are.
Wishing I could hug you right now…
Absolutley beautiful! What a great way to remember your mother.
What a great way to celebrate your mom. This is such a cool project.
TFS,
Charmaine
What a beautiful way to remember and honor your monther. I think the DSP is perfect for your pictures.
Becky
what a wonderful way to honor your mother’s memory! your purse scrapbook is amazing! very lovely!
Wow!! I liked the project the first time you posted it but now I love it!! The pictures are perfect, your mom looks great in them. That is a wonderful work of art. TFS
What a wonderful tribute to your mom’s life. I lost my mom to cancer in 1999. She was my best friend and I still miss her terribly. Your website has wonderful projects and is inspirational. Thanx for sharing.