Simply Us CSI # 26

Hi girls,at first I wasn't sure about the colors,but I love these colors together,another awesome case.I used this months sketch from OUAS.The photo is a photo of my sister JoAnne's art.I am the oldest sibling in my family,there are 3 girls then 2 boys.JoAnne & I share the same birthday,we are a year apart.JoAnne is the artist in our family.She loved photography,working with charcoals,watercolors,acrylics & oils.At the age of 18 JoAnne was diagnosed with schizophrenia.For years she was able to cope,as she had strong family support,she spent lots of time with me,my children & my pets.As my boys got older they did not want to spend as much time with JoAnne & she lost her passion of Art.Ten years @ the age of 45 JoAnne took her life,she could not cope with that terrible disease any longer.I did not start scrapbooking until after she passed away,I never did anything artistic,except I had started to garden.I used photo's of JoAnnes art to decorate my scrapbooking room & we would have had so much fun working together in this room.She would be so happy for me,that I finally found my artist side.
The evidence:scallops,metal,flowers,crown accent,cage accent,something transparent,strong TFL for closeups of detail please visit my blog@rachiebabe56.blogspot.com

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Comment by Geraldine Proctor on July 12, 2012 at 8:09am: Beautiful layout, poignant story

Comment by Zeffy on July 11, 2012 at 1:41pm: Rachelle, congratulations great L.O. I am sure your dear sister would be proud of you......scrap and journal your dear memories of your darling sister...

Comment by Eila Sandberg on July 11, 2012 at 12:49pm: CONGRATS Rachelle! your beautiful journalling stole our hearts and made you our Star Witness of the week. xox

Comment by Vivian H on July 11, 2012 at 12:04pm: This is so beautiful!! I love all those fabulous layers.

Thank - you for sharing your sister's story with us & congrats on being the Star Witness this week!!!

Comment by Ali Parris on July 8, 2012 at 4:34am: Oh Rachelle, what a beautiful piece of work in every way. Your sister's story is such a sad one but you have documented it with flair, emotion and love.

Comment by Helena Virpi on July 5, 2012 at 12:19pm: This is striking, Rachelle, in every way: emotionally and artistically. It's a strong page with the prominent black for all the struggles your sister went through with the flowers and the touches of yellow to show your love for her. I have a similar story with my brother.

Comment by Anna-Karin on July 5, 2012 at 12:02pm: Such a tragic and touching story Rachelle. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I am sure your sister would love this layout (and all your layouts). Beautiful work, gorgeous layers, details and design.

Comment by Elaine Forum Smidt on July 5, 2012 at 12:50am: Thank you for sharing such an intimate and touching story with us. I am so glad you have discovered art as an outlet. It is ever so healing! And your sis would certainly be proud. Your work is awesome and a fantastic tribute to her!

Comment by Anupama Choudary on July 4, 2012 at 12:45pm: I lost my grandma to a similar illness and the only way I could achieve closure was when I scrapped a picture of her after 20 years. TFS your heart-rending story and there could not be a more beautiful tribute than this!

Comment by Heather Jacob on July 4, 2012 at 3:41am: such heartfelt journaling, such sadness and I commend you for your courage in facing your pain .. I began scrapbooking when my son Mark was killed at age 22 ... ( motor bike crash ) art helps to keep me focused on the good things and beautiful memories ... thanks for sharing your story .. big hugz x