Today I am sharing another layout with older photos. I learned a lot about commitment from my parents. For starters, in a world where divorce is becoming second nature...I doubt my parents have ever even thought about it. It could be because of their religious beliefs...but really, I think it's even more than that. They make a commitment, and they keep it. My dad was at the same job pretty much my whole life. He is a very smart man, who does a job that not many people could do...he could have gotten a higher paying job at any time--but he made a commitment and was loyal to his company.
We don't see that much anymore.
I wanted to document this.
And I want to live a life much like my parents, where my kids can learn the value and importance of commitment. The obvious place to start is in the family, and in my marriage.
I hope I get to the point in my life where I too can say I have been married 38 years. :) Or even 65 years, like my grandparents.
Please don't get me wrong--I am NOT judging people who divorce. I actually understand that there are situations where it is necessary. And it certainly can be easier.
But I think the actual concept of commitment is both romantic and noble.
Anyways...
Here's my layout that I wanted to share with you:
I used the beautiful Country Boutique collection from Fancy Pants Designs for my layout. I love love love that girl in the dress. I also love the clock and ticket die cuts. The whole page came together really quickly. I drew my hearts on the page, layered it all, and then came back and did my stitching wherever my hand drawn hearts were showing. That way there is no wasted stitching hidden beneath the layers.
Here are some close up's of my layout:
Well thanks for stopping by the blog today!!!!
I hope you have a fantastic day and a wonderful weekend! :)
29 comments:
I agree! My parents and my in-laws are still married and that just seems very rare these days. I love it. Great layout!
It's a great subject to cover really and I love the heart stitched around the journaling. My grandparents were married for over 55 years and it just doesn't happen much anymore...
I think this was a lovely thing to document and you're correct in saying that it doesn't seem to happen much anymore. Unfortunately I'm what I call a 'second time rounder' after remaining in my first marriage for over 20 years and luckily I'm extremely happy now. Pamela I love the colours on your page they are so subtle for the appropriate photo.
I agree with your opinion! My grandparents are married 53 years now. This is my goal too! Love your layout! I really love the colors!
I love this layout, the stitching is wonderful, and what a special thing to document. I think it's important to do, to put down on paper what you believe. Thanks for sharing!
This is such a wonderful tribute to what your parents marriage and what they've taught you. Beautiful page!
Beautiful page and wonderful tribute. I love the stitching.
What a beautiful tribute page! Love the neutral color scheme. I have an aunt and uncle that celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year.
I love love love love this!! What a beautiful tribute to your parents ...... I loveeeeee the colors and loveeeeeeeee all the hearts!! GORGEOUS!!!
Ah, that's very sweet. I come from the same kind of family. I love how you repeated the hearts in so many way. Love this!
So pretty...I love the story you have told! That FP collection is gorgeous and you have rocked it.. Love all the hearts!
Beautiful page and a wonderful way to recognize your parents' commitment.
this LO is awesome! i love the stitched hearts! This is such a cool collection!
Beautiful page, Pamela. Commitment is definitely the key to a long marriage. My DH and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary last August. Sure there've been lots of rough places but we both knew we would never even consider a divorce. So we have daily made that choice to love each other in spite of any problems that surface.
Love the way you doodled and sewed the hearts on this. It just all came together to be perfection.
Beautiful layout and the stitched hearts are adorable!
Pamela this is an awesome layout with an incredible message. I really love your post today.
absolutely beautiful and meaningful page! I LOVE it!
I love that page! I love the idea behind it and the entire layout of it, great simple colors.
Very beautiful lay out.
This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the stitched hearts!!
I adore your LO, but especially the sentiment behind it. It's beautiful and so special to you and your family.
Great tribute to your parents and a wonderful layout with the beautiful stitched hearts. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful tribute to your parents! I too am a firm believer in " Until death do us part, my husband and I have been married 27 years. We've weathered some tough times but that is what marriage is about.
What a great topic for a layout! I love your stitched hearts - they add such a great feel to you layout!
This LO is amazing! And I think you are right, people nowadays need to learn how to commit and stick to a decision they've made! Thank you!!!
wow ~ love your vision!!! really amazing!!:):)
This is seriously jaw dropping!!! LOVE IT!
Super page and it marks an amazing commitment ...I love all the detail and especially those stitched hearts :)
What a beautiful LO! I love the hearts and monochromatic color theme--I also agree that it's rare to see marriages last long these days. I pray for our marriage daily--that we would stay a cord of three (Ecc. 4:12b). Congrats to your parents!
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